发布时间 : 星期二 文章应用型大学英语第4册Unit4更新完毕开始阅读01ca954e31126edb6e1a103b
Unit4
A. Look and listen
Look at the pictures. Listen to the statements and fill in the blanks with the words or phrases in the list.
independent hatred get rid of abandoned selfish reunite devotion unselfish
head over heels
marriage sacred break up revenge
1. Love's greatest gift is its ability to make everything it touches house to
(sacred). Hating people is like burning down your own (get rid of) a rat.
2. A mother's love is something that no one can explain. It is made of deep and
(devotion ) and of sacrifice and pain. It is endless (unselfish ) and enduring, come what may.
(head over heels) in love with each other,
(hatred )
3. Romeo and Juliet are
but they can never get together because of the deep between the two families.
4. The book Wuthering Heights tells us a story about love and
The
(revenge).
(abandoned ) boy Heathcliff is
adopted by Mr. Earnshaw and falls in love with Mr. Earnshaw's daughter Catherine.
5. After being deceived by Mr. Rochester, Jane leaves him and becomes a powerful and
(independent )
woman. But in the end, she discovers that Mr. Rochester is still the man she loves and they
finally
(reunite).
B. Ask and answer the questions
Ask and answer the following questions with a partner.
1. What do you love and what do you hate? Your answer：
Reference answer： I love playing computer games / going to the cinema / going out with my good friends. I hate working all day and night / my new part-time job.
2. Are there any people you love or hate? Why? Your answer：
Reference answer： Yes. I love my mother very much. She devotes herself to our family. / I don't like my classmate Tom, because he never helps other people and always takes advantage of their misfortune.
Section One Listen for skills A. Listen and practice
Listen to the following news and fill in the blanks with the information you've heard.
1. The World Trade Organization is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are
(the WTO
agreements), negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers
(conduct their business).
2. In economics, BRIC is a grouping acronym that refers to the related economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The acronym was used by Jim O'Neill of Goldman Sachs in
(2001).
3. Boao Forum for Asia is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization. Boao Forum is a prestigious forum for leaders in
(government),
(business), and the academic community in Asia and other
(the most pressing issues) in this dynamic region
continents to share visions on
and the world at large.
Section Two Special English programs A. Item 1
2. Listen for details
1) Listen to the report and choose the best answer to the following question.
Who is Maria to marry? (b)
a. The former leader of the Sharks' rival gang. b. A member of the Sharks. c. A member of the Jets. d. The leader of the Jets.
2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question.
What are Maria and Tony waiting for the next night? (a)
a. They are waiting for each other. b. They are waiting for the fight.
c. They are waiting for the hatred to finally end. d. They are waiting for their wedding
Section Two Special English programs B. Item 2
2. Listen for details
1) Listen to the report and choose the best answer to the following
question.
Which of the following statements is true? (c)
a. Kate Winslet's marriage with Sam Mendes has lasted for more than seven
years.
b. There were quite a few published reports of trouble in their marriage. c. They married in 2003 and split their time between New York and England. d. Kate Winslet and her husband have one son and one daughter together.
2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question.
Who is Sam Mendes, according to this report? (d)
a. He is a famous American director. b. He is a well-known British actor. c. He is the first husband of Kate Winslet. d. He is the winner of an Oscar for Best Director
Section Two Special English programs C. Item 3
2. Listen for details
1) Listen to the report and choose the best answer to the following question.
Why did the First Lady pay tribute to her mother? (b)
a. Because it's a tradition to praise one's own mother on Mother's Day.
b. Because her mother has done a lot for her.
c. Because her mother tries to take some credit for who she is. d. Because her mother is the best woman, mother, and professional.
2) Now listen to the report again and choose the best answer to the following question.