大学英语三(综合教程)第六单元.doc

大学体验英语三（综合教程）Unit 6Travel Around the WorldListen and TalkLead inI often find myself trying to explain the attraction traveling 1) me. Traveling, according to many people, is often 2) and even, at least sometimes, dangerous. But one benefit of traveling is that it creates a perfect atmosphere for the 3) , an environment that can lead to better understanding and enlightenment. Many wonderful people and places lie 4) . The fact that there are obstacles as well only makes the journey 5) . My life and my memories will be enriched after encountering these people and places. Thats a pretty big benefit! Of course I could also enrich my life without traveling very far at all, but there is something about foreign lands that provides 6) . I think most non-travelers are simply too distracted by things such as work, home, and friends to devote 7) to observation of life. Im more observant when Im on the road and therefore, more alive. I talk to more people and listen to them carefully. I keenly notice everything about my strange new environment. I see a lot of humor that can compensate for the misery of 8) .Key: 1. holds for 2. uncomfortable 3. observation of life 4. on the road ahead 5. more rewarding 6. an additional fascination 7. their full attention 8. moving aboutPassage A: The Woman Taxi Driver In Cairo2. Answer the following questions with the information from the passage. 1) How did the author feel upon her first arrival in Cairo?She felt quite at a loss and a little helpless, as there was nobody to meet her at the airport, and she was facing a completely new world.2) Why did Nagat take two jobs at the same time?Because her husband died 10 years ago so she had to work hard to support her two children and parents.3) What was Nagats working style?She is self-confident and works independently and effectively.4) Why is Nagat a true exception in Cairo? Because Nagat seems to be the only female taxi driver there. What is more, she insists on relying on herself and shouldering the heavy family burden alone.5) What is your impression of Nagat? Open3. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage. 1. The author followed Nagat, a woman taxi driver out of the airport because _. A) Nagat was the only female taxi driver there B) Nagat forced her to do so C) she instinctively felt she should trust Nagat D) she had no other choice but to go with Nagat 2. The author enjoyed Nagats company for all the following reasons except that _. A) she had a very good sense of directions B) she was always punctual C) she was able to understand human nature D) she asked for low fares3. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A) it was difficult for the author to hire a taxi in Cairo B) it was unusual for a woman to work as a taxi driver in Cairo C) Nagat often got offers of help from her male colleagues D) Nagat also worked as an office secretary4. In the authors eyes, Nagat was _. A) capable and independent B) more like a man than a woman C) competitive and aggressive D) attractive and appealing5. In the passage, the author tries to tell us _. A) her impression of Islamic architecture B) her impression of Cairo C) her appreciation of the dignity of a woman D) her friendship with a woman taxi driverAnwser: 1.C, 2.D, 3.B, 4.A, 5.C4.Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word. Arriving alone in a new city late at night can be a difficult e_and even more so if it is in a foreign country with a foreign c_. Here the writer, herself a woman, remembers her luck in meeting Nagat, one of the few w_taxi drivers in Cairo. During her s_in the city, Nagat became her driver and guide taking her to visit many of the i_sights such as mosques, museums and the p_Along the way the writer was deeply i_by Nagats friendliness, determination, effectiveness and i_ Anwser: 1.experience 2.culture 3.women 4.stay 5.impressive 6.pyramids 7.impressed 8.independence 5. Study the meanings of the prefixes listed in the table, and then fill in each blank in the sentences that follow with the word given in brackets by adding an appropriate prefix to it. Prefix Meaning Example counter- opposing, corresponding counteract, counterpart inter- between, among interconnected, interrelated, international out- outside beyond, more than outskirts outlive, outgrow over- too much overcook, overact under- too little underpay, underestimate 1.An country does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. (developed) 2.The southern city soon became as waves of people rushed to it from all parts of the country. (populated) 3.He managed to his fear of the darkness when he walked in the deserted street late at night. (grow) 4.Energy, population and environment are issues in rural development in Southeast Asia. (related) 5. Virtually every character in the movie has a real life . (part) Anwser: 1.underdeveloped 2.overpopulated 3.outgrow 4.interrelated 5.counterpart 6. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. approach core counterpart economy efficient exception invite relief punctually vague 1. The mayor is scheduled to meet his American _ during his 7-day visit to San Francisco. 2. Mr. Wilson is quite satisfied with his new secretary because shes much more _ than the former one. 3. I felt great _ when I heard I had passed the examination. 4. The regulations are so _ that they lead to misinterpretation. 5. Chinese and mathematics have always been the _ subjects in primary and secondary schools in China. 6. You are expected to get to the interview _ or a few minutes early. 7. Getting tired of her partners all-talk-no-action _ , she decided to take the action all by herself. 8. For the purpose of _ , Mary decided to take lunch box to work every day. 9. You could not be exempted from the punishment because there can be no _ to the rule. 10. Strife at home would _ dangers from abroad.Anwser: 1. counterpart 2. efficient 3. relief 4. vague 5. core6. punctually 7. approach 8. economy 9. exception 10. invite7. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Make changes where necessary.1. We hope the special loan from the bank will _ our company _ the crisis. 2. It is believed that the car the police found at the parking lot of the airport terminal _ the gunman. 3. He founded the company five years ago and has been managing the business _ . 4. The five candidates will speak _ to introduce themselves to the voters. 5. At the wedding party, guests _ with cocktails in hand, talking and laughing.Anwser: 1. pull through 2. belongs to 3. ever since 4. in turn 5. milled about8. Translate the following sentences into English.1. 他悲叹一声，对我们说他年轻时也曾风光一时。(to breathe a sigh of / to have seen a better day)He breathed/heaved a sigh of sorrow and told us that he had seen a better day when he was young.2. 他有极强的责任感，这就是为什么他被选中掌管这个项目。(to take control of)He has a strong sense of responsibility, and thats why he is chosen to take control of the project.3. 不管你去哪里，不管是出差还是去玩，尽量多了解那个地方总是一个不错的主意。(be it . or .)Wherever you go, be it for business or pleasure, it is always a good idea to find out as much as you can about the place.4. 我们得小心一点，同样的情景可能就要出现。(to be about / to repeat)Lets be careful. The situation may be about to repeat itself.5. 事实上，室内空气质量与儿童的健康密切相关，当然与成人的健康也有关系。(for that matter)In fact, indoor air quality has a great deal to do with childrens health, and adults health for that matter.9. First notice the italicized structural similarities between the choice sentences and their simulated reproductions, and then do the simulated translation of the Chinese sentences. 1.Do you know what it is like to arrive in a strange city in the middle of the night? Do you know what it is like to travel by air as a VIP? 你知道站在台上，所有的眼睛都看着你是一种什么感受吗？ 2.I breathe a sigh of relief when she puts my bag into the trunk, locks it and gets behind the wheel. She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard nothing serious happened to her son. 听到人质已被安然无恙地营救出来的消息，我们大家才松了一口气。 3.With a mild sense of humor around a deep core of understanding of human nature, Nagat takes control of my sightseeing schedule. With 51% of the stock, the international corporation takes control of the board of the joint-venture. 凭着他在金融方面的专业知识和管理技能，他很快就控制住了局面。 4.What becomes clear to me soon as she drives me from museum to pyramid, from one part of town to the opposite, is this : she is a true exception here. What became clear to the police was this : the murderer had a key to the house. 最后我终于明白了这一点：实际上他们对问题的解决并不感兴趣。 5.Wherever we stop, be it for a cup of tea during a break or upon arriving at an historical site, she is being noticed. Whatever the season is, be it in hot summer or in chilly winter, he would always wear a blue jacket. 他每次出门，无论是出差还是旅游，总是随身带着笔记本电脑。 1. Do you know what it is like to stand on a stage with all eyes on you?2. We all breathed a sigh of relief when news came that the hostage was rescued unharmed.3. With his professional knowledge in finance and skills in management, he quickly took control of the situation.4. What became clear to me finally was this: they were not actually interested in the solution of the problem.5. Wherever he travels, be it a business trip or a sightseeing tour, he would always take a notebook PC with him. Passage B: A Russian Experience12. Choose the best answer to each question with the information from the passage. 1. According to the author, the attraction of St. Petersburg to tourists is mainly its _. A) elegant buildings B) cultural history C) street entertainers D) wonderful food2. The author believes the significance of traveling lies in _. A) seeing the wonderful world with its attractions B) understanding people and sharing their life experiences C) appreciating the culture and history of a strange land D) making friends with people from all walks of life3. St. Petersburg reminded the author of Paris, Amsterdam and Venice because _. A) it was also a city with a crisscross network of canals B) it resembled them in its rich culture and long history C) various styles of architecture in those places could be found in St. Petersburg D) it also ranked among the most beautiful cities in Europe4. The author appreciates the Russians?positive attitudes towards life as _. A) they are all friendly to foreign visitors B) they always treat their guests with great courtesy C) they love to exchange opinions on arts and literature D) they have the ability to handle whatever circumstances they are in5. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A) the author could speak Russian, a little awkwardly though B) it is popular to learn Russian in English-speaking countries C) not many people in the authors country are interested in Russian D) English-speaking people never care to learn a foreign language Anwser: 1.B, 2.B, 3.A, 4.D, 5.C13. Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. ability absorb beloved convert intense manner positive shelter stretch toast 1. Our new campus, which _ ten kilometers on the outskirts, is much bigger than the old one. 2. Facing _ pressure to resign, the manager had to quit his job. 3. Hemingway is one of the most _ and world-renowned American writers. 4. The practical experience will help to cultivate in students a true _ to solve problems. 5. With the exception of a few _ and acceptable reforms, the project is a failure as a whole. 6. What we are doing is to bridge the gap between the scientists and the market, _ their research achievements into commercial products. 7. If we sit down and study it in a rational, objective _ , maybe we could find a way out. 8. At the beginning of the dinner, he stood up and proposed a _ in his heavily accented English. 9. Bill was so _ in the football match on TV that he totally forgot his afternoon class. 10. After Chinas entry into the WTO, the countrys industry will no longer _ from foreign competition. Anwser: 1. stretches 2. intense 3. beloved 4. ability 5. positive6. converting 7. manner 8. toast 9. absorbed 10. be shelter14. Complete the following sentences with phrases or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary. 1. Ev