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1、会计学1国际交流英语视听说第册国际交流英语视听说第册unit网上作业答网上作业答案案1. How many large cities in the world can you think of? Try to list the names as many as you can.Example Answers Shanghai, China; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Toronto, Canada; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea, London, Britain; Istanbul, Turkey; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Lago

2、s, Nigeria, etc.Art and Music第1页/共54页2. Why are millions of people leaving the countryside and moving into crowded cities?Art and MusicExample Answers Millions of people are leaving the countryside and moving into crowded cities mainly for economic reasons. There are more jobs in cities than in the

3、countryside.第2页/共54页3. What are the causes of traffic jams in large cities? How can cities solve this problem?Art and MusicExample Answers Traffic jams in large cities are caused by people traveling from their homes to their work places in the morning and back to their homes again in the evening. It

4、s not an easy problem to solve, but cities can limit the days on which people can use their cars, provide as much public transportation as possible, and design streets and highways that can handle a lot of traffic.第3页/共54页A | Note-Taking. Listen to the lecture introduction. Which specific topic is t

5、his lecture about? Check () the correct answer.A LectureListening 1 a. The problem of flooding. b. The MOSE project. c. Problems caused by tourists.第4页/共54页Listening 1 B | Listening for Main Ideas. Listen to the lecture and complete the main ideas about the problems and benefits of tourism.Problems

6、of TourismBenefits of Tourism1. City services _2. Higher prices for _3. Higher _ in tourist areas4. Bad _ problem5. The citys population is _.1. Generates _2. Money helps city _.3. Many Venetians have jobs related to _. cant handle so many peoplerevenue foodrenthousinggetting smaller restoration tou

7、rism第5页/共54页D| Listening for Details. Read the questions and answer choices. Then listen again and choose the correct answers.Listening 1 1. How many tourists visited Venice in one holiday weekend?a. 60,000.b. 80,000.c. 21 million.2. What is NOT found in the Rialto Market area?a. Grocery stores.b. S

8、ouvenir shops.c. A beach.bc第6页/共54页D| Listening for Details. Listening 1 3. What did a 1999 law make it easier to do?a. Convert residences to hotels or guesthouses.b. Increase the cost of garbage collection.c. Create affordable housing for young people.4. How much revenue does tourism in Venice gene

9、rate in a year?a. 2 million U.S. dollars.b. 20 million U.S. dollars.c. 2 billion U.S. dollars.a c第7页/共54页D| Listening for Details. Listening 1 5. What is the population of Venice today?a. Around 120,000.b. Around 80,000.c. Around 60,000.6. What did the lecturer say about the unemployment rate in Ven

10、ice?a. It is higher than in the rest of Italy.b. It is lower than in the rest of Italy.c. It is lower in the summer than in other seasons. cb第8页/共54页Listening 1 1.Based on the lecture, what is the attitude of Venetian residents toward tourists?Example AnswersThe residents of Venice may resent touris

11、ts for driving up prices, making it harder to find housing, and causing some 60,000 residents to leave the city. In contrast, Venetians who work in tourism may be thankful that the tourists give them jobs and give the city a low unemployment rate.第9页/共54页Listening 1 2. What is the lecturers attitude

12、 about Venices future?Example AnswersThe lecturers attitude about Venices future seems to be that the citys problems will not be solved easily or quickly. 第10页/共54页Listening 1 3. Look at the cartoon. Do you think it is funny? Discuss the ways in which it relates to the lecture you have just heard.Ex

13、ample Answer 1Yes, I think the cartoon is funny because it exaggerates the problem of flooding. In reality, flooding damages buildings and might cause people to get their feet wet on some days, but the flooding isnt severe enough to make a scuba-diving suit necessary.第11页/共54页Listening 1 3. Look at

14、the cartoon. Do you think it is funny? Discuss the ways in which it relates to the lecture you have just heard.Example Answer 2 No, I dont think the cartoon is funny because flooding is a real and serious problem in Venicenot something to laugh about. 第12页/共54页Listening 2 1. What aspects of Singapor

15、e do you think will be talked about in the conversation?Example AnswersIn the conversation, they will probably mention Lee Kuan Yew, the Merlion, and perhaps the crowded, urban nature of Singapore.第13页/共54页Listening 2 2. Why do you think the Merlion was chosen as the symbol of Singapore? Brainstorm

16、some ideas.Example AnswersThe lion is usually a symbol of strength and courage, and since Singapore is a young and successful country, the lion is a good symbol. The prefix “mer” refers to the sea, and the lower part of the Merlion looks like a fish. That may be because Singapore is an island, and f

17、ishing could be important there.第14页/共54页A Conversation Between ClassmatesA | Meaning from Context. Read the statements. Then listen to the conversation and check () T for true or F for false.Listening 2 1. The word Singapore means “lion city”. 2. Singapore is rich in natural resources. 3. Nearly al

18、l the people of Singapore belong to one ethnic group.4. Singapore is a small country with a large economy.5. The spirit of kiasu is about enjoying life every minute.6. Singapore has a strict system of laws. T F第15页/共54页Listening 2 Example Answers1. T2. F (Singapore does not have many natural resourc

19、es.)3. F (The people of Singapore belong to many different ethnic groups.)4. T5. F (The spirit of kiasu means “afraid to lose”.)6. T 第16页/共54页C| Listening for Details. Read the sentences. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.Listening 2 1. Singapore started off as a _ vill

20、age.2. The size of Singapore is about _ square miles (699 square kilometers).3. Singapore is _ percent urbanized.4. Singapores economy was ranked the _ most innovative economy in the world.5. Lee Kuan Yews ideas dominated Singapore politics for _ years.6. Kiasu means “afraid to _”. 7. Singapore has

21、one of the worlds best _.8. Selling _ is illegal in Singapore.fishing270 100second 50losehealth care systemschewing gum第17页/共54页1. Do you have the spirit of kiasu? Why or why not?Example Answer 1 Yes, I have the spirit of kiasu because I always want to win. For example, I want to get the highest tes

22、t score in the class, or be a better athlete than others on the team.Listening 2 第18页/共54页1. Do you have the spirit of kiasu? Why or why not?Example Answer 2 No, I dont have the spirit of kiasu because I think its fine to win sometimes and lose sometimes. I dont always need to be the best student in

23、 the class, for example.Listening 2 第19页/共54页2. In Singapore you can be fined for spitting on the ground and for forgetting to flush a public toilet. Do you think these types of laws would be helpful in your city? Why or why not? Example Answer 1 I do think these kinds of laws would be helpful in my

24、 city because my city is quite dirty, and that can be bad for peoples health. Having strict laws might convince people to keep the city cleaner.Listening 2 第20页/共54页2. In Singapore you can be fined for spitting on the ground and for forgetting to flush a public toilet. Do you think these types of la

25、ws would be helpful in your city? Why or why not? Example Answer 2 I dont think these kinds of laws would be helpful in my city because theyre laws that are difficult to enforce. People would be unlikely to be fined or arrested for these minor offenses, so they wouldnt pay much attention to the laws

26、.Listening 2 第21页/共54页Language Function Agreeing or DisagreeingWe use many different expressions to agree or disagree with something that someone has said. Someexpressions are mild (gentle). Others are stronger and said with more dstrongAgreeI agree.I think so too.I think youre right.Exac

27、tly!No kidding!You can say that again!AgreeIm not so sure (about that).Thats debatable.I disagree.I dont think so.No way!Thats crazy!mildstrong第22页/共54页1. It is the governments responsibility to provide free housing for homeless people. Example Answer 1 I think so too. There doesnt seem to be any ot

28、her solution to homelessness.第23页/共54页1. It is the governments responsibility to provide free housing for homeless people. Example Answer 2 I dont think so. Thats beyond the scope of a governments responsibility.第24页/共54页2. It is the governments responsibility to provide free housing for homeless pe

29、ople. Example Answer 1 I agree. Theres too much advertising, and we dont need to see it while driving.第25页/共54页2. It is the governments responsibility to provide free housing for homeless people. Example Answer 2 Thats debatable. Successful businesses are good for the economy, and they need ways to

30、advertise.第26页/共54页3. Pets should be allowed in restaurants, shops, and movie theaters. Example Answer 1 I think youre right. People are happiest when theyre with their pets.第27页/共54页3. Pets should be allowed in restaurants, shops, and movie theaters. Example Answer 2 I disagree. Some people are all

31、ergic to animals, and not all pets are well-behaved.第28页/共54页4. Everyone should be allowed to own firearms. Example Answer 1 Exactly! Then anyone could stop criminals and fight crime.第29页/共54页4. Everyone should be allowed to own firearms. Example Answer 2 Thats crazy! Guns are dangerous, and having

32、more of them creates more danger. 第30页/共54页5. Smoking should be prohibited in all public places, both indoors and outdoors. Example Answer 1 You can say that again! I shouldnt have to breathe other peoples cigarette smoke.第31页/共54页5. Smoking should be prohibited in all public places, both indoors an

33、d outdoors. Example Answer 2 No way! Smoking is legal, and people have a right to do it in public.第32页/共54页 Example Answer 1 No kidding! Just look at the problems in some parts of the world.6. It is impossible for people from different ethnic groups to live together in peace.第33页/共54页Example Answer

34、2 Im not sure I agree. People from different ethnic groups get along just fine in many parts of the world. 6. It is impossible for people from different ethnic groups to live together in peace.第34页/共54页Example Answer 1 I agree. There should also be a limit to how many cars can travel on crowded city

35、 streets.7. In crowded cities, the government has the right to limit the number of cars a family can have.第35页/共54页Example Answer 2 I dont think so. People should be able to own as many cars as they can afford.7. In crowded cities, the government has the right to limit the number of cars a family ca

36、n have.第36页/共54页Example Answer 1 I think youre right. Tourists harm the places they visit.8. For tourist places, it is necessary to limit the number of visitors. 第37页/共54页Example Answer 2 Im not so sure about that. More tourists bring in more money.8. For tourist places, it is necessary to limit the

37、 number of visitors. 第38页/共54页C | Organizing Ideas. With your group, select a city that you know well. Make notes in the chart about the positive effects (pros) and negative effects (cons) that tourism has on your chosen city. City:_ Positive Effects (Pros):_ _ Negative Effects (Pros):_ _ Sanya supp

38、orting local businesses creating jobs improving citys reputation causing traffic jams & high prices influencing local peoples normal life creating more garbage & other problems第39页/共54页1. Some Tuareg farmers live next to Lake Gossi. Why do you think they live there? Example Answers The farme

39、rs might live next to Lake Gossi in order to have water for themselves and for irrigating their crops.Before Viewing 第40页/共54页2. Some Tuareg farmers live next to Lake Gossi. Why do you think they live there?Before Viewing Example Answers The elephants might stay at the lake during the dry season bec

40、ause there is water in it even when it hasnt rained for a long while.第41页/共54页3. What problems can you imagine between the farmers and elephants at Lake Gossi? Example Answers The elephants might be a danger to farmers when the farmers get water from the lake. The elephants might want to eat the far

41、mers crops. The farmers might want to harm the elephants to prevent their eating the crops.Before Viewing 第42页/共54页B | Viewing for Main Ideas. Watch the video again. What do the farmers do to keep elephants out of their gardens? Check () Yes for the things you see and No for the things you dont see.

42、Solutions to the Elephant ProblemYes No1. They dig deep holes for the elephants to fall into.2. They build fences around the gardens to keep the elephants out.3. They shine lights at the elephants and make a lot of noise.4. They use guns to shoot at the elephants.5. They put the elephants in trucks

43、and take them far away.6. They grow food for the elephants outside of the gardens.While Viewing 第43页/共54页1. Do Chinese farmers face the same problems as the Tuareg farmers? If they do, have they found any solutions? Example Answers Some Chinese farmers also face the same problem as the Tuareg farmer

44、s. For example, in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, some wild elephants also rob crops from farmers. One solution they have is that farmers can get ompensation from the insurance company if they have a loss.After Viewing 第44页/共54页2. What other problems are the Chinese farmers having? How do they solv

45、e their problems? Example Answers Chinese farmers are having a number of other problems that are not easy to solve. There is a shortage of land for farming, and some of the soil has been seriously depleted and is no longer very productive. In addition, farmers earn much less money than people living

46、 in cities, so many Chinese farmers have quit farming and moved to cities.After Viewing 第45页/共54页 Example Answers Problems affecting my city: heavy traffic and air pollution high rate of unemployment thefts / street crime lack of parks and green spaces poor public transportationGiving a Group Presen

47、tation第46页/共54页Giving a Group PresentationExample Answers第47页/共54页A | Listen to a report about the ways that some cities are meeting new challenges. Complete the chart.Listening 1ChallengesSolutionsTokyoLos AngelesNew York Cityfinding affordable land for housingbuilding “microhomes”regulating the am

48、ount of air pollution and smogsmog-eating materials in roof tilesfinding land for public parks, gardens, and outdoor areasthe High Line, an elevated urban park, has been built on a structure that once supported railroad tracks第48页/共54页B | Read the questions. Then listen again and answer the question

49、s.Listening 11. Why do some people in Tokyo live in “micro-homes”? _ _ _ 2. What are those “micro-homes” like? _ _Some people in Tokyo live in “micro-homes” because they allow people to live close to central Tokyo and cost much less than other homes in the city.Many “micro-homes” have several floors

50、 and big windows that maximize sunlight.第49页/共54页Listening 13. How can the cement developed by the Italian company reduce pollution? _ _ _ 4. What was the High Line in New York City once used for? _ _5. What can people do in the High Line today? _ _The cement developed by the Italian company minimizes pollution because it contains a substance that converts pollution into harmless chemicals.The High Line in New York City was once used as a structure to support railroad tracks.T