1、1Reference Key to Unit 8Main Reading Vocabulary in ContextDefinitions: 32132131I. A1. The designers need to focus more on the small design changes that can make a large impact immediately.2. reduce, reuse, and recycle. 3. a design approach that focuses on a products material and energy use.4Because
2、its hard-wearing clothing and practical image are welcome to the young adults focused on basic values.5. Because with the failure of Sony and Hitachi which try to compete against each other, they propose reducing features as a way to stand out from others B.1. The benefits of downsizing: The downsiz
3、ed products not only expend less material, they also decrease shipping costs and retail space.2. The benefits of reducing features: We are in favor of everyday niceties such as one-touchuploading, single-handed use, and pocketability. Reducing features also improves the ability to recycle a product.
4、3. The benefits of increasing longevity: The designs increase product utility and alleviate the need for multiple purchases and help manufacturers sustain income without habitual replacement. Higher profit could be sought:IIA.1. “For that matter, it takes time for new, greener materials to become tr
5、uly affordable.2. Downscaling involves small, consistent improvements across one (or more) of three dimensions: size, features, and longevity.3. The second way to downscale a product is to reduce features. Most companies add features as a way to stand out from their competition4. In this case the go
6、al is to reduce the product replacement cycle, or simply started, to make a product last longer.5. But new strategies can help manufacturers sustain income without habitual replacement.B. have been adapted compensate criterion habitual certify enthusiast utility. alleviate capture affordableRelated
7、Reading:Prepare to Read：I. A.1. similar features 2. increase 23. (of a policy or situation) take effect, with unpleasant consequences 4. to manage a difficult experience without being seriously harmed 5. To persuade someone to do, have or use something 6. A large and likely to cause serious difficul
8、ty or harm7. A sudden and complete failure of a company, organization, or system.8. to balance the effect of something, with the result that there is no advantage or disadvantage I. B.1欧元区的经济衰退的前景似乎远远比乐观主义者们预期的要快。2它在不到 10 年的时间就树立起与美元真正比肩的世界货币地位。3. 通过政策协调和他国的压力来弥补改革的市场刺激不足。4. 事实上，随着欧元 10 周年纪念日的临近，5.
9、它还未成为最佳货币区-而这个展示过程也许并非那么美妙。IIA 1. optimal 2. faltering 3. deteriorate 4. delusion 5. inadequacy 6. somber 7 mania 8. fallout 9. trim 10. liquidityBreplaced single official national when currency process monetarySupplymentary ReadingI. A FTFFTI. B. 1那种硬要为顾客更换无需更换的零件的特许经销店和经营策略。2. 把买卖做到能让自己过上舒服日子的程度，然
10、后就刹车。3. 把走小规模经营的道路看作是对自己的生活有更大的支配权的方法。4 为大家提供大连锁店之外的另一种选择。5在各个社区内站稳脚跟II. A alternative specialty campaign interacted location outlet launched ended up discontent thriveWriting Skills (for reference)A. Sample: Dear Sir/Madam,I wish to apply for the position for a part-time assistant you advertised on
11、 Qianjiang Evening during the coming summer vacation.I am a student at Zhejiang University, which is only five-minutes walk from your shop. I feel that my qualifications and work experience make me a suitable candidate for the job, which according to the advertisement, demands a multi-lingual person
12、 with some experience. Chinese is my mother tongue. And I have a fair mastery of English. As a keen traveler, I have learned some Japanese and French, and have acquired an understanding of the cultures of Japan and France. As for experience, I worked part time as a waiter in a pizza hut, so I am con
13、fident that you will find 3my service satisfactory. In addition, I have a pleasant personality. I get along well with other people because of my warm and friendly attitude towards life.I hope you will take my application into consideration favorably and entitle me to an interview at your convenience
14、. I can be reached at 88836254.Thank you for considering my application. I am looking forward to your reply and, eventually, meeting you.Yours sincerely,John GordonB. Sample: ResumeName: Lin Hua Date of birth:Oct.15,1978Health: Excellent, with no physical limitationNationality: Chinese Highest educa
15、tion degree:BAMarital status: Single Gender: FemaleAdd:Rome 518 No.226 Si Ming Rd Xiamen 361005, ChinaEducation Background:1994-1998; Xiamen Lujang College, major in Business English.Relevant Courses: Business English, Management of enterprise, Business finance,Computer Programming.1991-1994: Xiamen
16、 Si Ming High school1998-1991: Xiamen No.5 Junior Middle SchoolHobbies & Interests: Listening to classic music, fishing, playing basketball, swimmingWork experience:1998-Present: Hubin Electric Company,195 Hubin Rood, Xiamen, ChinaAssistant to General Manager,Arrangement of daily affairs.Report writing, scheduling appointments, guest reception, filing, fax, mail.Honors and activitiesAcademic Scholarship Award 2005, 2007Affiliated- Constitution Club (congressional youth group)Captain-Pace College baseball team 2006,2007C (Omitted)
