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1、Circle the prominent word(s)in the sentence.1.A:a.want b.grapes B:a.like b.them2.A:a think b.Scotland B:a.been b.there3.A:a.call b.David B:a.old b.he4.A:a.book b.tonight B:a.certainly b.many A:a.three b.them5.A:a.get b.cornflakes B:a.large or small b.packet A:a.small b.oneA:Listen to the passage and

2、 write down the missing words.1.When we talk about a _,we mean a _.2.These _ are _,because they _ the visitor that he is entering a _ country.3.People _ when theyre in _ house.4.In _ places,people automatically _ an area of _ space.5.It _ be _ to him or at the other _ of the room,but _ between.terri

3、torydefended space signals important warn foreign behave differently someone elses mark out personal wont next end halfway public Listen and take notes and complete the outline.I.Territory,a defended space A.Territory is marked by _.a.Animals mark out their territories with the their_,their territor

4、ial signals.b.Human beings have three kinds of human territory,marked by different territorial signals.territorial signalspersonal scentII.Three kinds of human territory A._or _.a.Countries have a number of territorial signals.1.The _,guarded by soldiers,with _,_,and _.2._and national _.B._ a.Family

5、 Territory signals.1._.2._.Tribal Territoriescountries borders customs barriers flags signsUniforms anthems Family Territory The front door The driveway b.When a family goes to the beach or to the park for a picnic,they mark out a small territory with _,_,and _.C._ a.In public places,people automati

6、cally _.b.In a crowded space,we _.Personal Territory towels other belongings baskets mark out an area of personal space stand looking straight in front of us with blank faces Dialogue 1 Credit CardDialogue 1 Credit CardA credit card allows consumers to purchase products or services without cash and

7、to pay for them at a later date.To qualify for this type of credit,the consumer must open an account with a bank or company,which sponsors a card.They can use the card to make purchases from participating merchants until they reach this credit limit.1._ 2._ 3._ Dialogue 1 Credit CardDialogue 1 Credi

8、t CardDDcDialogue 2 Card InsurancesDialogue 2 Card Insurances Decide whether the statements are true or false.1._ One insurance covers the loss of one particular credit card.2._ The woman lost her credit cards because she left her handbag in a store.3._ She telephoned all the credit card companies a

9、bout the stolen cards within 10 minutes4._ A chain of people involved in the robbery.5._ Usually there is a 50-pound-limit of overdraft on each card.6._ The speaker usually clears some cards every month.7._ The thief spent more than what the speaker had in his cards.8._ If the police cannot find the

10、 thieves,the speaker will probably have to pay off.FFFTDialogue 2 Card InsurancesDialogue 2 Card InsurancesFFTTPassage Credit CardsPassage Credit Cards A:Pre-listening discussionHow does the system of bank credit cards operate?The system of bank credit card operates in much the same way as a store c

11、redit card except that the holder is not restricted to making purchases in one place.Bank credit cards can be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed and in fact at all kinds of businesses.Bank credit cards also enable people to obtain cash.B:Choose the best answer.1._ 2._ 3._ 4

12、._5._ 6._ 7._ 8._Passage Credit CardsPassage Credit CardsACCBDDBBC:Listen and answer the questions.1.Where could bank credit cards be presented?Bank credit cards be presented at any place where the bank card sign is displayed,e.g.at a shop,a service station,a hotel,a restaurants,etc.2.What does the

13、bank send the holder each month?Each month the bank sends the holder a credit card statement setting out where purchases were made and totaling what is owing.3.When the holder has received the credit card statement,what are the choices he has on hand?The customer can pay in full within 25 days of th

14、e date of the statement or he can pay only the minimum repayment shown on the statement.4.Why are bank credit cards more versatile than store credit accounts?Because they also enable people to obtain cash.5.What is imposed indicating the maximum that can be owing at any one time when a card issued?W

15、hen a card issued a personal credit limit is imposed indicating the maximum that can be owing at any one time.Passage Credit CardsPassage Credit CardsPart 3 NewsPart 3 NewsFocus1.Social issuesretirement,sexual misconduct,strike2.News summary3.Recognizing specific information News Item 1 News Item 1

16、News Item 1News Item 1Pre-listening questionWhat is the retirement age in China now and do you think is it possible to raise the retirement age in China in the future?A:Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about _ _public workers demonstration against a retirement refor

17、m plan passed by Brazilian lawmakers.B:Fill in the missing words.Thousands of public workers have began to _ violently against a _ reform plan passed by Brazilian lawmakers Wednesday.Demonstrators _ with riot police in front of Congress after the chamber of deputies _ the measure.Some demonstrators

18、said the president _ them by seeking approval of the measure in Congress.The measure is designed to cut _,raised the _ of public workers and tax their _.demonstrateretirement clashedapprovedbetrayedretirementretirement moneyretirement ageNews Item 1News Item 1 assistanceNews Item 1News Item 1Thousan

19、ds of public workers have begun to demonstrate violently against a retirement reform plan passed by Brazilian lawmakers Wednesday.Demonstrators clashed with riot police in front of Congress after the chamber of deputies approved the measure.Brazilian media reports say at least 60 people were injured

20、.Some demonstrators said the president had betrayed them by seeking approval of the measure in Congress.The measure is designed to cut retirement assistance,raise the retirement age of public workers and tax their retirement money.The government says the changes are necessary to save the government

21、thousands of millions of dollars.News Item 2News Item 2 Pre-listening questionDo you have any good suggestions on how to protect oneself from sexual attacks?A:Summarize the news.This news item is about _B:Listen and choose the best answer.1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ prevalent sexual misconduct endured by studen

22、ts according to a report to Congress.B D C ANews Item 2News Item 2 According to a report to Congress,more than 4.5 million students endure sexual misconduct*by employees at their schools,from inappropriate jokes all the way to forced sex.The best estimate available shows nearly one in l0 kids faces

23、misbehavior ranging from unprofessional to criminal sometime between kindergarten and 12th grade.The report,delivered to Congress on Wednesday,is the first to analyze research about sexual misconduct at schools.Some educators took issue with the way the report combines sexual abuse with other behavi

24、ors such as inappropriate jokes,in one broad category of sexual misconduct.News Item 3News Item 3 News Item 3News Item 3A:Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about _ _.B:Listen to the news item again and decide whether the following statements are true or false.1._ 2._

25、 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ the impact of recession on Hollywood F F F T T T The recession and the prospect of another strike in Hollywood could combine to make it a miserable New Year for the entertainment business.The global credit crunch is making it much more difficult for studios to get funding for big bu

26、dget pictures.High earning actors are being asked to lower their expectations and accept more modest salaries.The Screen Actors Guild has said it will ballot its 120,000 members on a possible strike,although it needs a 75 per vote in favor before a walkout can be authorized by the unions leaders.The

27、 mood of many is that now is not the time to rock the boat and that the fight over payments for work on the internet should wait until a later date.News Item 3News Item 3Focus Retelling Passage 1 Parent-Teacher AssociationsPassage 1 Parent-Teacher AssociationsA:Listen to the passage and answer the q

28、uestions.1.What does PTA stand for?Parent-teacher associations.2.What is PTAs work?To help schools and students in their communities.3.How many people in the U.S.belong to PTA?6 million.4.What is Selena Sloan Butlers achievement?She established and served as the first president of the National Congr

29、ess of Colored Parents and Teachers.5.With what can the National PTA provide its members?Provide Its members with information online about educational issues.Passage 1 Parent-Teacher AssociationsPassage 1 Parent-Teacher AssociationsB:Listen to the passage and complete the tasks.The plan to establish

30、 PTA group was proposed in 1895 by Alice Birney.Two years later,she met Phoebe Hearst who provided the money to start the organization.Later,fathers,educators and other interested citizens joined the group.2.Members of PTAs should give their time to serve on committees.They plan school projects and

31、special activities.Members also serve as activists for childrens issues before government agencies and other organizations.3.PTA groups exist in the 50 American states and the District of Columbia.The PTA also operates in Department of Defense schools in the pacific and Europe.These are schools for

32、children of American military families.4.The Nation PTA publishes a free newsletter called This Week in Washington on its website.It tells about developments that affect education.5.There are critics of the National PTA.An education researcher Charlene Haar says the positions of the group mainly ser

33、ve the interests of teachers unions.Passage 2 Your Legal Rights at the SalesPassage 2 Your Legal Rights at the Sales Passage 2 Your Legal Rights at the SalesPassage 2 Your Legal Rights at the SalesA:Pre-listening question What are your legal rights at the sale?You have the right to know the true pri

34、ce.You have the right to know the quality of goods.Sale or no sale,nothing can remove your right to your money back if the goods are faulty.B:Listen and choose the best answer for each of the questions.1.D 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.A 6.D 7.C 8.BPassage 2 Your Legal Rights at the SalesPassage 2 Your Legal Rights

35、 at the SalesC:Listen and answer the questions.1.Are the shops really giving shoppers a chance to buy bargain?In most sales,some bargains are more genuine than others and some price claims are true,while others are misleading or plain false.2.Why do some shops sell goods at reduced price twice a yea

36、r?To make way for new lines.3.What practices by the shopkeepers are often frowned on?The shopkeepers boasting,like“Worth 50,only 20”or even“Normally 300,only 150”;and an imprecise offer,like“up to 10 off latest models.”4.What does the shop have no right to sell you?Anything that is not fit for the purpose for which it was made.5.When cant you get a refund about something you buy in the sale?When you just change your mind about the things you buy in the sale.