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应用型大学英语第二册学习参考资料Unit 2Starter B. Listen to a passage and write down the words expressing negative feelings.Tapescript It is said that the worst enemy can be in ones family. Having been born into a family does not mean everyone in your family will treat you as family. Sometimes, some people in your family may treat you as an enemy. There are some reasons for this. One reason would be jealousy, like a brother or sister being jealous of the others achievements or attention one sibling is getting more than the other from their parents. Another reason would be spite, due to some family members feeling the need to hurt someone they want to see in a humble or inferior position in life. Some family members may be controlling and resent the person they are trying to control for resisting their influence over him/her. Sometimes, people just hate for no reason.Text AHarboring Ill Feelings 1 There was once a little boy who dreamed of sailing around the world. He shared his dream with his mother and father, his teachers and schoolmates, his minister and his friends. But instead of embracing his dream and encouraging him to follow his hearts desire, they made fun of him, laughed at him and belittled his vision. 2 You will never sail around the world, his father scoffed. When you are of age, I will get you a job at the factory where I work and you will follow in my footsteps. 3 But I dont want to follow in your footsteps, I want to sail on the open seas and visit new lands, the little boy protested. The father just laughed and shook his head, showing no faith in his son or his dream. 4 The kids at school also made fun of him, so much so that he stopped sharing his thoughts and desires and kept them hidden within his heart, until the time arrived, when he could make them a reality. 5 It seemed that the worlds thumb was pressing the boy down throughout his adolescence. Within fifteen years, the boy became a man. He had worked two jobs night and day saving his money, so he could put a down payment on a sailboat. 6 He answered an ad in the newspaper and set up a meeting with the owner of a sailboat at the local harbor. The young man bought the boat on site and immediately paid the down payment and signed the sales agreement. He was so happy he began to share the news with everyone he knew. They were surprised, to say the least, and wished him well, while never admitting they were wrong. But he didnt care, because now, he owned his own sailboat. 7 The next day, he went to the harbor intending to take his boat out on the water, when he saw official-looking men surrounding his newly purchased sailboat. The men were federal agents who were preparing to seize the boat. The man who sold the boat was a con man and drug runner and the boat was now being confiscated in a federal drug sting operation. 8 The young man had lost his lifes savings. He was horrified! The federal agents said they would be back in the morning to take possession of the boat and left without even showing concern for the young mans loss. As the young man was leaving, the harbormaster presented him with a bill in the amount of twelve hundred dollars for past docking fees, owed by the previous owner. 9 This was the last straw. The young man cursed the harbormaster and left. He came back later with a can of black spray paint and painted over the sign on the boat, which displayed the boats name, Serenity. He then wrote the new name he was now giving the boat, Ill Feelings. He got on the boat and started to sail out to sea. If he could have the boat for only one night, then he was going to sail it. 10 The harbormaster waved his arms and yelled for the young man to stop, that there was a storm coming. But the young man just cursed him again and continued heading out to sea. 11 Sure enough, after sailing ten miles out a storm overtook the boat, tossing it from side to side. The young man frantically headed the boat back to shore. When he was a mile from the harbor, he radioed the harbormaster and asked him to prepare for his docking. The harbormaster told him no, that he wouldnt let him dock at his harbor. 12 Was it because of what I said, the young man said in desperation. 13 No, I never hold a grudge, the harbormaster said. One thing is for sure I never harbor ill feelings!心怀怨恨 1 有一个小男孩梦想着驾船环游世界，他把自己的梦想告诉给父母、老师、同学，告诉他的牧师和朋友们。然而他们不但不接受和鼓励他去实现自己的梦想，反而取笑他、嘲弄他，轻视他的憧憬。 2 “你永远不可能驾船环游世界。”他的父亲嘲笑道。“等你长大后，我会在我工作的工厂给你找份工作，你将跟我过一样的日子。” 3 “但我不想跟你一样，我想航行在辽阔的海洋上，见识见识陌生的国家。”小男孩抗议道。他父亲只是笑了笑，摇了摇头，对儿子和儿子的梦想没有什么信心。 4 在学校里，同学们也拿他开玩笑，以至于他再也不愿和他们交流想法和愿望，而是把这些想法和愿望埋藏在心底，等待着有一天能把它们变成现实。 5 在他年少时期，好像全世界都不支持他的想法。十五年后他长大成人了，他夜以继日地干着两份工作，终于攒够了购买一艘船所需的首付金。 6 他看到了报纸上的一则广告并写了回信，在当地港口见了那个船主。这个年轻人当场买下了那艘船，并立刻付了首付金，签订了买卖合同。他太高兴了，把这个消息告诉给了所有他认识的人。他们很惊讶，这样说毫不夸张，但他们还是祝他一切顺利，然而绝不承认自己是错的。但他并不在乎这些，因为现在他拥有了自己的船。 7 第二天，他来到港口，打算让船下水，这时他看见一些官员模样的人正围着他新买的船。这些人是联邦特工，准备扣押这条船。卖船的那个人是个骗子和毒贩，这条船在联邦缉毒行动中也将被没收。 8 年轻人失去了他一生的积蓄。他非常震惊！联邦特工说他们第二天上午要过来没收这条船。他们离开时对这个年轻人的损失没有表现出一点同情。当年轻人要离开时，港务长给他一张1200美元的泊船费用账单，费用是先前的船主所欠下的。 9 忍无可忍。年轻人把港务长骂了一通离开了。过了一会他带了一罐黑色的喷漆回来，把船的标志SERENITY（宁静）用漆盖上。然后给这条船写上了新名字ILL FEELINGS（怨恨）。他登上船开始航行出海。即使他对这条船只能拥有一晚，他也要去航行。 10 港务长挥舞着手臂，高喊着暴风雨即将来临，要年轻人停下来。但是这个年轻人又一次咒骂他，继续向大海的方向驶去。 11 果然，航行十英里后，风暴袭击了小船，船被抛来抛去。年轻人狂乱地驾船返回岸边。在离港口还有一英里时，他用无线电向港务长发出信号，让他为他泊船做准备。港务长告诉他不行，他不会让他把船停泊在他的港口。 12 “是因为我说过的话吗？”年轻人绝望地说。 13 “不，我从不心怀怨恨。”港务长说。“这一点毫无疑问我从不让怨恨停留！”Text B: How to Ride the Mass Transit System How to Ride a Train 1 Its easier than you think to ride NJ Transit trains. 2 Not sure which stations are closest to your origin and destination? Go to Itinerary Planning. Just enter your origin, destination, the date and time you wish to travel and the customized travel information and youll get your point-to-point travel itinerary plus fares. If you dont know the exact street address, there are landmark options for popular destinations. Buy your ticket 3 Most rail stations have Ticket Offices or Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) available. TVMs are easy to use. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. TVMs accept cash, debit cards and credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA). Just select the stations you are planning to travel from and to. All thats left to do is buy your ticket and get ready to board the train. 4 Please note that if you purchase tickets on board your train when a Ticket Office is open, or a Ticket Vending Machine is available, you will pay a $5.00 surcharge. Boarding your train 5 The tracks at your local station are marked with directional signs on the platforms. At larger stations, where trains board from several tracks, you may determine your train track by checking the departure board or TV monitors. 6 For your safety, while waiting for your train to arrive, stand behind the yellow safety line. Please wait until the train has come to a complete stop before attempting to board or detrain. Please watch your step when boarding or detraining. There is a space between the train and the platform. If you need assistance, please ask a train crew member for help. How to Ride a Bus Find your bus stop 7 Its best to arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes before your bus is due. A bus stop sign usually indicates bus stops. You should hail a bus at these locations along the designated route. To hail a bus, simply signal by waving to the driver as the bus approaches. Boarding and riding the bus 8 When you board, tell the driver where you are going and deposit the required bus fare. Most local buses require exact change in coins or $1 bills. When the bus approaches your stop, alert the bus driver by pressing the signal tape above and between the side windows. An audible bell and sign at the front of the bus will indicate that a stop has been requested. 9 Gather your personal items and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting off. Exit through the rear door to allow room for passengers boarding at the front. Step away from the bus and wait until it leaves before crossing the street. Never cross in front of the bus unless its stopped at a red light. Luggage on NJ Transit Buses 10 Luggage will not be checked and the company is not responsible for articles left behind. 11 NJ Transit is not responsible for damage to luggage placed in underfloor storage compartments. 12 Bus passengers traveling on vehicles with underfloor storage may store up to two items of conventional size. No single piece may exceed 30 lbs. Passengers wishing to load/unload their luggage may do so at terminals and along routes. NJ Transit reserves the right to deny permission to load/unload luggage at any location where it may jeopardize the safety of the passenger, bus operator, or bus. 13 Passengers traveling on vehicles without underfloor storage will be permitted to bring up to two pieces of baggage aboard provided it can fit safely and securely in the overhead parcel racks or on the passengers lap. Baggage may not block aisles or be placed on empty seats or cause inconvenience to other passengers. How to Ride Light Rail Boarding and Riding Light Rail 14 Its best to arrive at your boarding station at least five minutes before its arrival time. Before boarding the light rail car, you must buy a ticket from a Ticket Vending Machine. NJ Transit light rail systems utilize a proof of payment fare collection system. A time-stamped ticket, monthly pass, transfers, or continuing trip ticket receipt is considered proof of payment. 15 Before boarding the light rail car, be sure to time-stamp your one-way ticket! Violators are subject to a fine. Repeat offenders are subject to criminal charges. Monthly passes do not need to be time-stamped. 16 NJ Transit Fare Enforcement Officers will make random inspections. Remember to keep your ticket handy as you may be asked to show your ticket more than once during your trip. 17 Please wait until the light rail car comes to a complete stop before attempting to board or detrain. Press the green button on the outside or inside door panel to open the door.如何乘坐大众交通工具 如何乘坐火车 1 乘坐新泽西的火车比您想象的还要方便。 2 如果不知道哪些车站离您的出发地点和目的地最近，使用路线搜索系统。只需输入您的起始站和旅行目的地、打算出发的日期和时间，以及选定的旅行信息，您就会得到从起始站到目的地的行程安排，以及车费信息。如果不知道具体的街道地址，您也可以通过地标选项进行查询。 买票 3 大多数火车站都设有售票处或自动售票机（TVMS）。自动售票机使用起来非常简单，只要按照屏幕上的指示进行操作就可以了。自动售票机能够识别纸币、借记卡以及信用卡（美国运通卡，发现卡，万事达卡，维萨卡）。只需选定您准备出发的地点和目的地，剩下您所要做的就是买票登车。 4 请注意，如在售票处开放时间内，或自动售票机可用的情况下，在火车上买票需要支付5美元的附加费。 登车 5 在当地火车站，您可以通过站台上的指示标志来识别火车开往哪个方向。在一些比较大的火车站，开往不同方向的火车有不同的轨道，您可以通过发车信息栏或者电子信息屏来决定您所要乘坐的火车。 6 为了安全，等车的时候，请站在黄色的安全线后，在火车完全停稳后再上下车。上下车时请注意脚下，因为车和站台之间有空隙。如果需要帮助，可以去找火车乘务人员。 如何乘坐公交车 找到公交车站 7 最好在公交车开车前5分钟到达车站。有车站标志的地方通常会标明各个站点。您可以沿着公交车的指定路线在这些公交站点打手势叫住公交车。叫住公交车最简单的办法就是当公交车开过来的时候，向司机挥手。 上车以及乘坐公交车 8 上车后告诉司机您到哪去，并交所需车费。大多数地方公交车只收零钱硬币或1美元纸币。当公交车快到您要下的站点时，可以通过按边窗之间上方的信号带来提醒司机。公交车前部会发出铃声以及信号，提示司机有人要下车。 9 下车前，收拾好个人物品，等待公交车完全停稳。从后门下车，以便为从前门上车的乘客腾出空间。与公交车保持一定的距离，并且在公交车离开后再穿越街道。除非公交车在等红灯，否则绝不要从公交车前方穿过街道。 新泽西公交车行李携带条例 10 公交公司不检查行李，也不对乘客落下的行李负责。 11 放在车厢下行李舱内的行李若有损坏，新泽西运输公司不予责任。 12 乘客乘坐车厢下带有行李舱的公交车时，每人最多只能携带两件常规尺寸的行李。每件行李不得超过30磅。乘客可在终点站或沿途装载或卸载行李。在任何可能对乘客、司机或公交车本身造成危害的地方，新泽西运输公司有权拒绝乘客装载或卸载行李。 13 如果乘客乘坐的是车厢下不带行李舱的公交车，每人最多只能携带两件行李上车，并且行李必须能安全稳固地放置在乘客席上方的行李架内，或者是乘客的腿上。行李不得放在过道或空位上，也不能给其他乘客带来不便。 如何乘坐轻轨 上车以及乘坐轻轨 14 最好在轻轨到达前5分钟到达车站。上车前，应先从自动售票机处买票。新泽西轻轨系统使用一种“付款证明”的收费系统。付款证明包括：印有时间的车票、月票、换乘车票以及通票。 15 在上车之前请确认单程车票上的时间。不按车票上的时间乘车的将被罚款，多次违反规定的将追究刑事责任。月票上不需要印制时间。 16 新泽西运输公司的检票员会进行随机查票。乘车期间请将车票放在方便拿出来的地方，因为途中可能会有多次检查。 17 请在轻轨列车停稳后再上下车。按车门外部或内部仪表盘上的绿色电钮打开车门。6. Listening-based writingTapescript: A Traffic Accident Last Friday morning I was standing at the bus stop waiting for Bus No. 375. Because several lines passed by the station and it was rush hour, many people had gathered there before next bus came, some standing off the pavement, others sitting on the bench. A bus pulled into the station at last. Before I recognized the number of the packed bus, people already pushed and elbowed their way to the door. Suddenly I heard somebody shout “Help! Help!” Most of the people stopped moving and looked toward where the voice came from. To our dismay, a pregnant woman was lying on her back on the road by the front door of the bus, her eyes wide open, and bleeding all over. I was too shocked to run to her rescue. Soon an ambulance came and took the woman to hospital. Buses came and went, but I just stood there, lost in thought. Probably because time and tide wait for no man, people in modern society are usually in a hurry, lest they should be left behind and even dismissed. There can never be peace of mind. Consequently, the number of traffic accidents is increasing all the time. If people were put under less pressure from their work and if most people were aware of the importance of traffic rules, many traffic tragedies would never occur or repeat themselves.听力作文答案A Traffic AccidentThe accident took place last Friday morning. As a bus pulled into the station, people fought their way to the door. As they were thronging onto the bus, a pregnant woman was pushed down to the ground nearby the front door of the bus. She was bleeding all over. Someone called the ambulance which rushed the woman to hospital. People didnt line up, but rather, elbowed their way to get onto the bus, and this constitutes the cause of the accident. The indirect cause lies in the pressure placed by the modern society on people who are always in a hurry. The narrator was shocked at the sight of the woman lying down on the ground bleeding. The narrator wishes that people would have the peace of mind to prevent any traffic accident.7. P