1、Key to Exercises (Units 1-8)Unit 1Part I Pre-reading TaskScript for the recording:Have you ever heard of the pop singer, John Lennon? Here he is singing a song he wrote for his son. Its called Beautiful Boy.Close your eyesHave no rearThe monster s toneHes on the run and your daddys hereBeautiful, be
2、autiful, beautiful Beautiful boyBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful Beautiful boyBefore you go to sleep Say a little prayer1 John Lennon (1940-1980): First became famous as a singer and guitarist in the Beatles, a British rock group, writing many of their most successful hits. Later he left the group, b
3、ut continued to be popular as a singer and songwriter.66 - Appendix IEvery day in every wayIts getting better and betterBeautiful, beautiful, beautifulBeautiful boyBeautiful, beautiful, beautifulBeautiful boyOut on the ocean sailing away I can hardly wait To see you come of ageBut I guess well both
4、just have to be patient Cause its a long way to go A bard row to hoe Yes its a long way to goBut in the meantimeBefore you cross the streetTake my bandLife is what happens to youWhile youre busy making other plansBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful Beautiful boyBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful Beautiful
5、boyBefore you go to sleep Say a little prayer Every day in every way Its getting better and better1 A hard row to hoe: To hoe is to use a special farming tool, a hoe, to clear small weeds and break up the surface of the soil. The row referred to is a row of plants.Appendix I - $9 -Beautiful, beautif
6、ul, beautiful Beautiful boy Darling, darling, darling Darling SeanYouve just heard John Lennon singing a lullaby to his son Sean. A lullaby is a song we sing to help babies to go to sleep. So he tells Sean “Close your eyes, have no fear, your Daddys here.“ Then he looks into the future. He sees his
7、son setting out on lifes adventure:Out on the ocean sailing awayAnd he can hardly wait to see his son grow up, to reach eighteen when he comes of age and celebrates becoming an adult. But he knows theyll both have to be patientCause ita long way to go A hard row to hoeGrowing up can be difficult. At
8、 times it can, as we say, be a hard row to hoe. Its a phrase we use to describe any difficult task.But if growing up is sometimes hard, it is also full of surprises. Things happen when we least expect them:Lire is what happens to youWhile youre busy making other plansI think youll find the stories y
9、ou are going to read in this unit show that John Lennon was right: growing up can be quite an adventure, full of the unexpected.As for John Lennon, sadly he never did live to see his son grow up and come of age, for John was shot dead by a madman in New York while Sean was still only five years old.
10、- 90 - Appendix IPart II Text AText organization l.Paragraphs Headings1 Bakers feelings about English courses2 Bakers impression of his new English teacher3 A topic that attracts Bakers attention4 Vivid memories the title brought back5 Bakers sudden desire to write about that topic6 Anticipating pun
11、ishment7 Mr. Fleagles announcement8 Classmates response to the essay9 What Baker discovered2.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart i Paras 1-2 Baker was bored by everything associated with English courses, including essay writing.Part II Paras 3-5 Baker found himself attracted by one particular topic and
12、wrote about it for his own joy.Part III Paras 6-9 The experience of writing the essay helped him discover his talent for writing and realize what he wished to do in life.Appendix I - 91 -VocabularyI. 1. 1) arguments 2) put . down3) sequence 4) rigid5) tedious 6) hold back7) reputation 8) distribute9
13、) off and on 10) vivid11) associate . with 12) congratulations13) finally 14) turn in/turn out15) tackle2. 1) George has been assigned to the newspapers Paris office.2) There is a possibility that his wish to become a writer will come true.3) She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty yea
14、rs time.4) When the officer gave the command the soldiers opened fire.5) As long as people keep buying bikes well keep turning them out.3. 1) Mr. Green is very dull as a lecturer. Hes rigid and old fashioned, and doesnt seem to havethe faintest idea of how to inspire. I always get bored with / by hi
15、s lectures.2) Alans essays are long and tedious to read. Whats more, his arguments are often based on out of date ideas.3) I was pleasantly surprised at my ability to compose an essay that the professor chose to read to the class. It was without doubt one of the happiest moments in my school career,
16、 but I did my best to avoid showing pleasure. When the professor offered me his congratulations, however, I could hardly hold back a smile.II. Synonyms in Context1. composed 2. severe3. agony 4. extraordinary5. recall 6. command7. was violating 8. anticipateIII. Collocation1. at 2. for3. of 4. with5
17、. as 6. about7. to 8. in, in- 92 - Appendix I9. from 10. on/uponStructure1. 1) Russell Baker is reported to live today with his wife in Virginia.2) They are said to be building another bridge across the river.3) Only a few students in Mr. Parkers composition class are said to have really captured th
18、e essence of the essay.4) Those love poems were believed to have been composed by an English poet of the sixteenth century.2. 1) as you suggested2) as I told you to3) exactly as I was4) as you have described them to meComprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. hold back3. tedious5. recall7. arguments9. tu
19、rn out/turn in(B)1. that3. black5. at7. different9. On 11. answer 13. wrong 15. ThusII. TranslationSusan lost her legs because of / in a car accident. For a time, she didnt know how to face2. congratulations4. scanned6. vivid8. off and on10. career2. after4. kids/children6. for/of8. So10.she12.assig
20、nment/book14.proved16.myselfAppendix I - 93 -up to the fact that she would never ( be able to) walk again.One day, while scanning (through ) books, a true story caught her eye/she was attracted by a true story. It gave a vivid description of how a disabled girl became a writer. Greatly inspired. Sus
21、an made up her mind to read as much as she could, and whats more, she wanted to write stories about her own childhood. Susan began to feel that she, too, would finally be able to lead a useful life.Part III TextBComprehension Checkl.b 2. a3. c 4. c5.b 6. cTranslation(参见 Appendix HI)Language Practice
22、1. on purpose3. comprises5. assumed7. generally9. represent 11. voluntary 13. motioned 15. decentPart IV Theme-related Language Learning TasksModel paperA memorable ExperienceOn the morning of the college entrance test I rode a bike to the school where I would take the2. in advance4. adjusting to6.
23、think up8. clashes 10. evil12. in the meantime 14. appeal- 94 - Appendix Iexamination.Less than halfway between my house and the school, disaster struck. My bike hit a nail and thefront tyre went flat. I pushed the bike along the streets, looking for a repair shop. Minutes passed butstill there was
24、none to be found. When I looked at my watch, I went wild with worry: there wereonly fifteen minutes left before the examination began, and the nearest bus stop was a long way off.Not knowing what to do, I stood still by the side of the road, tears welling up in my eyes. Then a carpulled in and I hea
25、rd a voice asking what the matter was. When he heard my story, the driver offeredme a lift. Thank to his kindness, I arrived just in time. And so here I am today. ( 157 words)Unit 2Part I Pre-reading TaskScript for the recording:Just what are friends for? To have fun with, of course, to share in the
26、 good times. Yet most people would say that a real friend is more than just a fair weather friend. A fair weather friend? A fair weather friend is someone whos happy to stay with you when things are going well but leaves as soon as trouble arrives, while a good friend, a true friend, is one wholl st
27、and by you when you find yourself in difficulties. Thats certainly what the American pop singer Dionne Warwick thinks. As she tells her friend. you can always count on me, For sure, thats what friends are for, For good times, an bad times, I 11 be on your side forevermore.But she sings it better tha
28、n I can say it. So lets listen to her as she sings her song Thats What Friends Are For.Appendix I - 95 -Thats What Friends Are ForDionne WarwickAnd I never thought Id reel this way And as far as Im concerned Im glad I got the chance to sayThat I do believe I love youAnd if I should ever go away,Well
29、, then close your eyes and try,To feel the way we do today, /And then if you can remember,Keep smiling, keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure, thats what friends are for,For good times and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,Thats what friends are for.Well, you came and open
30、ed meAnd now theres so much more I seeAnd so by the way, I thank youAnd then for the times were apart,Well, then close your eyes and knowThese words are coming from my heartAnd then it you can remember,Keep smiling, keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure, thats what friends are for
31、,For good times, and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,That s what friends are for,Keep smiling, keep shining,Knowing you can always count on me,For sure thats what friends are for,For good times, and had times,Ill he on your side forevermore,- 9t - Appendix IThats what mends are tor, Keep s
32、miling, keep shining, Knowing you can always count on me, For sure, thats what friends are tor. For good times, and bad times, Ill be on your side forevermore, That s what friends are for.Part II Text APoints for Discussion1. a) He sounded as if he had a cold or something.b) “Thanks,“ I said, “but I
33、 dont want to read your mail. Thats pretty personal.“c) . the first sentence reminded me of myself: “Ive been meaning to write for some time, but Ive always postponed it.“d) It then went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together when they both lived in the same neigh
34、borhood.e) He shook his head: “Time.“f) “This is a good part here,“ I said. “Where it says, your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me, more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that.“ I found myself nodding in agreement. “That must have made you feel good, didnt
35、 it?“g) “I know Id like to receive a letter like that from my oldest friend.“lext Organization1. 1) The story begins with the cab driver reading a letter.2) The letter Tom wrote to his friend Ed.3) Their conversation was centered on the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.4) The author
36、 got to learn more about their friendship by reading the letter himself.2.Parts Paragraphs Main IdeasPart One Paras 1-20 From a conversation with the cab driver the author learnedhow much he regretted failing to keep up correspondenceAppendix I - 97 -with his old friend Ed.Part Two Paras 21-35 Readi
37、ng the letter by himself, the author learned more about the lifelong friendship between the driver and Old Ed.Part Three Para 36 The drivers experience urged the author to reach for his pen.VocabularyI. 1. 1) absolutely3) every now and then5) destination7) mostly9) right away 11) or something 13) we
38、nt by 15) keep in touch2. 1) It seemed that his failure in the examination was still on his mind.2) He was completely choked up by the sight of his team losing in the final minutes of the game.3) She was so lost in study that she forgot to have dinner.4) Something has come up and I am afraid I wont
39、be able to accomplish the project on time.5) The cost of equipping the new hospital was estimated at $2 million.3. 1) A couple of flights at Pudong Airport were postponed this morning because of the awfulweather. It is estimated that over one thousand passengers were held up.2) My professor assigned
40、 me some reference books on computers to read. Unfortunately they are not available in our school library. I am kind of worried about it.3) Michael is not much of a teacher. He often skips from one subject to another so it is difficult for his students to follow him. Besides he just lets them go ahe
41、ad with exercises without making sure they have understood what they are expected to do.II. Collocation1. to 2. for3. at 4. from5. in * 6. to7. on 8. with2) available4) are urging/urged6) know . by heart8) hangs out 10) reunion 12) practically 14) going ahead- 9$ - Appendix IIII. Usage1. more or les
42、s 2. kind of/sort of3. Something 4. kind of/sort of5. more or less 6. or somethingStructure1. 1) may/might as well watch2) may/might as well pour out3) may/might as well walk4) may/might as well buy2. 1) She looks as if she is worried about it.2) It smells as if it is fresh.3) It sounds as if it is
43、Chinese.4) It feels as if it is made of silk.Comprehensive ExercisesI. Cloze(A)1. choked up3. practically5. correspondence7. destination9. Mostly 11. absolutely(B)1. how3. but5. to7. reply/answer9. asking 11.touch 13. pieces 15. check2. awful 4. neighborhood 6. available8. reunion 10. postponing2. h
44、imself4. So6. long8. from 10. when 12. for 14. go 16. outAppendix I - 99 -II. TranslationIt is not easy to keep in touch with friends when they are far away. This is certainly true in my case.It has been a couple of years since I left my old neighborhood and all the friends I had there. Ive been mea
45、ning to write to them but something or other comes up and I just dont seem to find the time. Now I have kind of lost touch with them. They are always on my mind, however, and I think I will certainly make an effort to keep up correspondence with them in future.Part III Text BComprehension Checkl.d3.
46、 a 5. c 7. d2. b 4. d 6. dTranslation(参 见 Appendix III)language Practice1. stuff 3. dragging 5. get rid of 7. was peering/peered 9. swung 11. extent 13. draw on 15. Worse still2. uneasy4. highlight6. despair8.soaked 10. in good shape 12. rescue 14. let. down- 100 - Appendix IPart IV Theme-related La
47、nguage Learning TasksModel paperOld Friend,Ive been meaning to write for some time, but Ive always postponed it. You know what Im like, always putting things off till tomorrow. And writing was never my strong point. But looking out the window just now at the kids playing outside reminded me of when
48、we were their age. All sorts of memories, like the time Tim Shea broke the window, the Halloween that we tied Old Mr. Parkers gate, and when Mrs. Culver used to keep us after school, came flooding back. What a great time we spent hanging out together. Come to think of it, time was just about all we
49、did have to spend in those days.But time flies. I began the letter with “Old Friend“ because thats what weve become over the yearsold friends. And there arent many of us left. Which makes those who are all the more precious. You in particular. Your friendship over the years has meant an awful lot to me, more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that.Anyway, weve been out of touch for far too long. So I thought youd like to know that I was thinking o
