新核心大学英语B版听说教程3Unit8课堂PPT.ppt
108页
Unit 8 Biology and Our Life In this unit you will:1. learn about the basics of biotechnology, and how it relates to daily life;2. familiarize yourself with the words and expressions related to the theme of the unit;3. practice word stress and identify the main ideas in spoken discourse;4. enhance listening skills through non-theme-related audio and video materials;5. use proper expressions and sentence structures to discuss biotechnology and the relationship between biology and daily life.Learning objectives Part I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart II Listening StrategiesPart II Listening Strategies Part III Extensive ListeningPart III Extensive ListeningPart IV Communication SkillsPart IV Communication SkillsPart V Assessment LogPart V Assessment Log Part I Theme-Related ActivitiesPart I Theme-Related Activities Section I Lecture I Section II Interview Section III Lecture II 1. Do you know what hardware and software are? And do you know what bioware is?2. What are your expectations of future biotechnology?Lead-in questions:Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Lead-in questions Word Bankmeniscus/məˈnɪskəs/n.半月板半月板cartilage/ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/n.软组织软组织ligament/ˈlɪɡəmənt/n.韧带韧带arthritic/ɑːˈθrɪtɪk/adj.整形外科的，矫正术的整形外科的，矫正术的orthopedic/ɔːθəˈpiːdɪk/adj.动乱；混乱动乱；混乱bionic/baɪˈɒnɪk/adj.仿生学的仿生学的shockabsorbern.减震器减震器allograft/ˌæləˈgrɑːft/n.同种异体移植同种异体移植Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Word Bank stemcellpastegraftn.干细胞黏贴移植干细胞黏贴移植immunology/ˌɪmjʊˈnɒlədʒi/n.免疫学免疫学epitope/ˈepɪtəʊp/n.表位表位galactosyl/gəˈlæktəsɪl/n.半乳糖半乳糖achillestendon/əˈkɪliːzˈtendən/跟腱跟腱collagen/ˈkɒlədʒən/n.胶质，胶原胶质，胶原antigens/ˈæntɪdʒən/n.抗原抗原regeneration/rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/n.再生再生Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Word Bank enzyme/ˈenzaɪm/n.酶酶ambulation/æmbjʊˈleɪʃn/n.移动历史移动历史outpatient/ˈaʊtpeɪʃnt/n.门诊病人门诊病人Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Word Bank NotesUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Notes Task 1 Watch the video clip and then decide whetherthe following statements are true or false.TaskUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 11. The speaker tore his knee joint meniscus cartilage when he was playing soccer in high school.2. According to the video, arthritis affects people even more than cancer.3. The girl in the video, Jen Hudak, won the Superpipe in Aspen nine months after having destroyed her knee.4. To transplant animal tissues to people, one must fi gure out a way to add more epitope.5. Doctors can use thinner, younger, better tissues than one might have injured in his knee.TF______F___T___F___ Task 2 Watch the video clip for the second time and then complete the following sentences.TaskUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 21. So this me to become an orthopedic surgeon and to see if I couldn’t solutions for those problems that would keep me , and not me.2. Desperate for a solution, we’ve turned to engineering to to replace our body parts.3. There’s not enough young healthy people their motorcycles and that tissue to us.motivated ________focus on _______playing sports___________limit___design artificial components______________________worn-out _______falling off _______donating _______ Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 24. What about getting to a total biologic knee , not just the parts? How are we going to artificial joint replacement?5. So welcome to super biologics. It’s not . It’s not software. It’s .revolutionize__________hardware________replacement__________bioware______ Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 28. Even schoolchildren know that you .9. Scientists think it took less than a millionth of a millionth of a millionth of a millionth of a second for the universe to .10. So now the Big Bang is only a few “Planck Times” old: than the speed of light. “can’t go faster than the speed of light” _____________________________ expand from the size of an atom to a baseball____________________________________ an exploding mass of pure energy expanding faster_________________________________________ 1. What motivated the speaker to become an orthopedic surgeon?2. Are the biologic replacements better than artificial components? Why or why not?3. Describe how people use animal tissues to make biologic knees.Task 3 Watch the video clip again and then have a group discussion based on the following questions. After the discussion, each group will give a brief report to theclass.TaskUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Task 3【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section I 》》Script Word Bankrut/rʌt/n.刻板乏味的生活刻板乏味的生活dietitian/ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/n.营养师营养师ranch/rɑːntʃ/adj.牧场式的牧场式的pasta/ˈpæstə/n.意大利面意大利面couscous/ˈkʊskʊs/n.北非米，粗麦粉北非米，粗麦粉lactose/ˈlæktəʊs/n.乳糖乳糖lactate/lækˈteɪt/v.泌乳泌乳Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Word Bank NotesUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Notes 1. What is Regina Ragone’s occupation? A. A cook. B. A full-time housewife. C. A registered dietitian. D. A columnist.2. Why does Regina Ragone love to cut up bananas and freeze them? A. Frozen bananas contain more nutrition. B. She could not eat a whole banana at once. C. Frozen bananas taste like ice cream to her. D. She considers it a good way to keep bananas from spoiling.Task 1 Watch the video clip and choose the best answers to the questions below.Task√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 1√ 3. According to Regina Ragone, from which of the following foods can people NOT get protein? A. A lean piece of chicken or ground beef. B. A big steak. C. A plate of vegetables. D. A bowl of rice.4. At what percentage of fat is chicken or ground beef considered “lean”? A. 90%. B. 60%. C. 10%. D. 20%.√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 1√ 5. According to Regina Ragone, what is true about whole grain pasta? A. Whole grain pasta tastes exactly like regular pasta. B. Whole grain pasta tastes like wheat but looks like white. C. Whole grain pasta tastes a little harder than regular pasta. D. Whole grain pasta is made of white rice.6. According to the passage, yogurt is a great way to get in ______. A. lactose B. cream C. calcium D. milk√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 1√ 1. What is the difference between traditional ideas of a meal and what nutritionists recommend now?2. How many vegetables and fruits should adults have for a day?Task 2 Watch the video clip for the second time and give a short answer to each of the following questions.TaskIn the past, people grew up with meat as the main part of their meals. Now, nutritionists recommend that meals be half salad and vegetables, a quarter protein, and a quarter grain.Adults should have 2 to 3 servings of vegetables a day and 2 to 3 fruits.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 2 Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 23. Why are some people cutting dairy out of their diets? For people who are lactose intolerant, is there any substitute for dairy?Many people think that dairy is not good for them, so they cut out dairy. The lactose intolerant could use lactate milk.__________________________________________________________________________________________ Task 3 Watch the video clip again and then work with a partner to summarize Ragone’s serving suggestions.TaskUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 3【【Script】】Vegetables and fruits: . Meats: .Whole grain: .Dairy: People should eat a large portion of fruits and vegetables. Adults should have 2 to 3 servings of both fruits and vegetables every day _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Protein is very important. However Ragone recommends lean chicken or ground beef, which are 90% fat free _______________________________________________________________________________________ The dietary guidelines suggest that half of all carbohydrates should come from whole grain. Ragone suggests couscous and whole grain pasta as healthy forms of carbohydrates __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ People need the calcium from dairy. For those who are lactose intolerant, they could choose lactate milk or yogurts. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section II 》》Task 3Script Word Bankexoskeleton/ˌeksəʊˈskelɪtn/n.外骨骼外骨骼squat/skwɒt/n.半蹲半蹲agility/əˈdʒɪlɪti/n.敏捷，灵活敏捷，灵活augment/ɔːɡˈment/v.增大增大crutch/krʌtʃ/n.胯部胯部gait/ɡeɪt/n.步态，步法步态，步法summersault/ˈsʌməsɔːlt/n.筋斗；翻筋斗筋斗；翻筋斗pelvis/ˈpelvɪs/n.骨盆骨盆Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Word Bank NotesUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》NotesExoskeleton An exoskeleton is the external skeleton that supports and protects an animal’s body, in contrast to the internal skeleton of, for example a human. In popular usage, some of the larger kinds of exoskeletons are known as “shells”. Examples of exoskeleton animals include insects such as grasshoppers and cockroaches, and crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters. 1. According to the speaker, which of the following is not a 2. function of the exoskeleton? A. It will further enhance the user’s speed. B. It will give the user extra strength. C. It will keep the user at a constant temperature. D. It will manage the user’s balance.2. According to the speaker, how many American soldiers suffer from chronic back injuries? A. 30%. B. 100%. C. 70%. D. 50%.Task 1 Watch the video clip and choose the best answers to the questions below.Task√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 1√ 3. Due to the flexible design, . A. exoskeletons can control soldiers’ body temperature B. exoskeletons allow soldiers to do deep squats, crawls, and high-agility movements C. exoskeletons allow soldiers to run as fast as they can D. exoskeletons can sense the barriers soldiers may encounter4. As a result of a skiing accident, Amanda Boxtel injured her . A. cranial nerve B. joints of legs C. spinal cord D. heel tendon√√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 1 5. According to Boxtel, an exoskeleton is better than other technologies, because it allows her . A. to ski B. to ride a handcycle C. to climb rocks D. to walk√Unit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 1 1. Soldier: With the HULC exoskeleton, I can carry lbs. over terrain for many hours. Its design allows for deep squats, crawls, and high-agility movements. It senses what I want to do, where I want to go, and then augments my and .2. EB: Amanda is wearing our e-LEGS, I said. It has —it’s completely non-invasive sensors in the crutches that send signals back to our onboard computer that is sitting here at her back. There are packs here as well that power that are sitting at her hips, as well as her knee joints, that move her in this kind of smooth and very natural gait.Task 2 Watch the video clip for the second time and then complete the following sentences.TaskUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Task 2varied_____flexible______strengthendurance______sensors______200___________signals______battery_____motors_____forward______【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part I 》》Section III 》》Script Part II Listening StrategiesPart II Listening Strategies Understanding Lectures: Note-taking 4က က Understanding Lectures : Note-taking 4Unit 8 》》Part II Word Bankbiome/ˈbaɪəʊm/n.（生态）生物群系（生态）生物群系tundra/ˈtʌndrə/n.冻原，苔原（树木不冻原，苔原（树木不生、底土常年冰冻的北生、底土常年冰冻的北极地区）极地区）taiga/ˈtaɪgə/n.针叶树林地带针叶树林地带boreal/ˈbɔːrɪəl/adj.北的；北风的；北极的北的；北风的；北极的marshy/ˈmɑːʃi/adj.多沼泽的多沼泽的Scandinavia/ˌskændɪˈneɪvɪə/n. 斯堪的那维亚半岛斯堪的那维亚半岛gouge/ɡaʊdʒ/n.凿成的槽（或孔、洞）凿成的槽（或孔、洞）depression/dɪˈpreʃn/n.洼地；凹地；坑洼地；凹地；坑Unit 8 》》Part II 》》Word Bank coniferous/kəʊˈnɪfərəs/adj.松类的；结球果的松类的；结球果的deciduous/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/adj.落叶的落叶的larch/lɑːtʃ/n.落叶松落叶松aspen/ˈæspən/n.（美洲）颤杨，大齿（美洲）颤杨，大齿杨；（欧洲）山杨杨；（欧洲）山杨temperate/ˈtempərət/adj.温和的；温带的温和的；温带的spruce/spruːs/n.云杉木云杉木photosynthesize/ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsaɪz/v.起光合作用；光能合成起光合作用；光能合成conical/ˈkɒnɪkl/adj.圆锥形的；圆锥的圆锥形的；圆锥的predator/ˈpredətə(r)/n.捕食性动物捕食性动物Unit 8 》》Part II 》》Word Bank marten/ˈmɑːtɪn/n.貂鼠貂鼠, ,貂皮貂皮ermine/ˈɜːmɪn/n.貂；鼬獾貂；鼬獾hibernate/ˈhaɪbəneɪt/v.冬眠；蛰伏冬眠；蛰伏herbivore/ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(r)/n.食草动物食草动物moose/muːs/n.驼鹿（产于北美；在欧驼鹿（产于北美；在欧洲和亚洲称为麋鹿）洲和亚洲称为麋鹿）vole/vəʊl/n.田鼠田鼠lemming/ˈlemɪŋ/n.旅鼠（栖居于北方寒冷旅鼠（栖居于北方寒冷国家）国家）Unit 8 》》Part II 》》Word Bank NotesUnit 8 》》Part II 》》Notes1. Scandinavia It is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that geographically consists of Norway and Sweden (two countries that form the Scandinavian Peninsula) and the country of Denmark which is situated on the Danish islands and Jutland.2. Herbivore It is an organism that is anatomically and physiologically adapted to eat plant-based foods. Many herbivores have special digestive systems that let them digest all kinds of plants, including grasses. Omnivores can also eat parts of plants, but generally only the fruits and vegetables produced by fruit- bearing plants. Review: biomes— 大大 zone, plnt, W ≈cnd =plnts&anml tundra—strip of land ↑ N, open, marshy, plnes, × trees, √ shrubstoday: another biomes ↓S taiga/ boreal forest, 大大 est. 25% forests here mnig: marshy evergreen forest, Rus, for huge in RusUnit 8 》》Part II 》》TaskTask Listen to the audio clip and take notes. Afterwards, work with a classmate and reconstruct the lecture using the notes.TaskReference Notes: North Pole TundraTaiga Ru/ Scand/ Can/ AK/ glcr→gouge & depr n→ lak, pnds & marshes ←H2O & melt snow Opn for: needle-leaf tree/ coniferous tree←sm, tundra + sm tree Clsd for: big / only ~6 spec Mix zones: big> / some brd-leaf deciduous tree— larch, aspen, close to temp for.Unit 8 》》Part II 》》Task next time temp for (brd-leaf tree, e.g. maple, oaks)Conditions: Cold, summer short, wint long, adapt → pine, fir, spruce—evrgrn/ cone for snow/ dark color sun’s heat Animals: watery → insect→ bird — mammals—Arctic fox/wolf/ bear migrate all year/marten/ermine ← thik fur/ hibern, e.g. bears / change color e.g. ermines— dark brwn → white (wntr) Herbivores: moose, young eaten/ 成成big,strong snowshoe rabbits, voles, lemmingsUnit 8 》》Part II 》》Task 【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part II 》》Script Part III Part III Extensive Listening I News Reports II Interview III Science Report IV Conversations V Passage Listening VI Compound Dictation Word BankStarbucks /ˈsta:bʌks/ n.星巴克（美国咖啡星巴克（美国咖啡连锁店）连锁店）venture /ˈventʃə(r)/ n. 企业企业premier /ˈpremɪə(r)/ adj. 首要的，最著名的首要的，最著名的vigorously /ˈvɪgərəsli/ adv. 精力旺盛地，活精力旺盛地，活泼地泼地indication /ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃn/ n.表明，显示表明，显示Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I NotesStarbucks Corporation It is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 50 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States. Starbucks sells drip brewed coffee, espresso-based hot drinks, other hot and cold drinks, coffee beans, salads, hot and cold sandwiches and panini, pastries, snacks, and items such as mugs and tumblers. Through the Starbucks Entertainment division and Hear Music brand, the company also markets books, music, and film. Many of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store.Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I 1. What is the main goal of Starbucks’ fi rst coffee bean farm and processing plant in China? A. Starbucks is planning to expand in the Asian market. B. Starbucks is planning to convince more Chinese people to switch from tea to coffee. C. Starbucks is planning to compete with other coffee ventures in China. D. Starbucks is planning to promote a new brand of coffee in China.Watch the video clip and then do the following exercise.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I 2. In how many countries does Starbucks buy coffee beans from farmers? A. Starbucks buys its coffee beans from farmers in over 30 countries. B. Starbucks buys its coffee beans from farmers in over 45 countries. C. Starbucks buys its coffee beans from farmers in over 5 countries. D. Starbucks buys its coffee beans from farmers in over 130 countries.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I 3. Which of the following statements is true about coffee in Yunnan? A. The coffee makers in Yunnan are skillful at cultivating coffee. B. Starbucks hopes to bring Yunnan’s distinctive flavor of coffee to local customers. C. This is not the first time that Starbucks has grown its own coffee. D. Starbucks hopes the deal will spark coffee growth in the North American market.√【【Script】】Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》I hectare/ˈhekteə(r)/n.公顷公顷Palmer/ˈpɑːmə/n.帕尔默（美国城市名）帕尔默（美国城市名）vacuumpumpn.真空泵真空泵gauge/ɡeɪdʒ/n.宽度，厚度宽度，厚度liter/ˈliːtə(r)/n.升升Word BankUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》II Notes1. Palmer It is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.2. Alaska It is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait. Approximately half of Alaska’s 710,231 residents (as per the 2010 United States Census) live within the Anchorage metropolitan area.Alaska is the least densely populated state of the U.S..Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》II 1. Why did Millie give Mike Henry a hard time? A. Millie was missing for a while. B. Millie gave birth to a baby goat. C. Millie did not want to be milked. D. Millie was sick.2. What is true about the goat milking machine that Henry designed? A. The Henry Milker is powered by electricity. B. The Henry Milker is powered by wind. C. The Henry Milker is hand-operated. D. The Henry Milker is powered by water.Listen to the report and then do the following exercise.√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》II 3. Who will be interested in the goat milking machine that Henry designed? A. People who own just a few goats. B. People who own many goats. C. The American Inventors Association. D. The executive directors at the Anchorage School.√【【Script】】Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》II ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》II maize/meɪz/n.玉米玉米transgenic/ˌtrænzˈdʒenɪk/adj.转基因的转基因的glyphosate/ˈglaɪfəˌseɪt/n.草甘膦草甘膦pesticide/ˈpestɪsaɪd/n.杀虫剂杀虫剂herbicide/ˈhɜːbɪsaɪd/n.除草剂除草剂penicillin/ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/n.青霉素青霉素Word BankUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》III NotesUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》III 1. What is the purpose of transgenic crops?2. According to the study conducted by the National Research Council, how have genetically engineered crops affected farming in the United States?Listen to the news report and then answer the questions orally afterwards. Compare what you have said with the reference answers provided.TaskGenetic engineering adds or changes genes in a plant to produce desired qualities._________________________________________________________________It found that many farmers have better harvests, better weed control, and fewer losses from insect damage, compared to traditional crops._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》III 3. Why did professor Stephen Powles at the University of Western Australia compare glyphosate with penicillin?He claimed that glyphosate was as important in worldwide food production as penicillin is in medicine for fighting disease. Moreover, he called for better use of glyphosateresistant crop technology.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【【Script】】Unit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》III ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》I News Reports 》》III NYUn.纽约大学纽约大学therapy/ˈθerəpi/n.治疗，疗法治疗，疗法periphery/pəˈrɪfəri/n.边缘，周围，次要活动边缘，周围，次要活动rid up清除，摆脱清除，摆脱mindset/ˈmaɪndset/n.思维定见思维定见belly/ˈbeli/n.腹部，肚子腹部，肚子Word BankUnit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview 》》Word Bank NotesUnit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview 》》Notes Watch the video clip and then do the following exercise.1. From the video, one can infer that . A. the interviewee is an undergraduate student in NYU B. the interviewee is in charge of the resident advisors at Tuffs C. the interviewee is an employee at the Dog-Bones Company D. the interviewee is a volunteer for troubled teenagers2. The target audience of this program is . A. employees in Fortune 500 companies B. students stressed out over finals C. elderly patients who are suffering from depression D. children who have been diagnosed with autism√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview√ 3. How long was the interviewee allowed to have a dog during the program at NYU? A. One hour a day. B. One hour a week. C. All week. D. One hour a month.4. In the program students did all of the following EXCEPT . A. petting the dogs B. talking with each other C. walking the dogs D. taking pictures√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview 5. What can one infer from the host’s suggestion that the dogs should be allowed on the Senate floor? A. Congressmen and Senators love dogs. B. Congressmen and Senators have debated dog-related issues. C. Congressmen and Senators have extremely stressful jobs. D. Congressmen recently passed a bill protecting dog rights.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》II Interview Task 1 Spot Dictation Directions: In this passage, there are 15 blanks. Fill in the missing words after watching the video clip twice.Task Nearly half of the farmland in the United States is planted with crops that have been 1) engineered, mainly maize, soybeans, and cotton. There are two major 2) among these GE crops: resistance to certain insect 3) , and resistance to a weed-killer called glyphosate. The new report looked at research comparing the environmental impact of GE crops to conventional crops.genetically________traits____pests____Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 1 Biology professor LaReesa Wolfenbarger at the University of Nebraska was on the 4) that wrote the report: “In general, we find that genetically 5) engineered crops have had fewer adverse effects on the environment than non-GE crops produced conventionally.” Wolfenbarger says insect-resistant GE crops have fewer adverse effects because farmers don’t have to spray as many 6) insecticides, and farmers planting glyphosate-resistant crops can use just one less-toxic herbicide to control 7) , and they often don’t have to till at all, which is better for the soil. And many farmers growing GE crops have seen economic benefits like higher 8) , lower costs, and more flexibility than their conventional-farming counterparts. Says report committee chair David Ervin of Portland State committee________toxic____engineered_________weeds_____yields____Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 1 University: “However, I also want to 9) , some of the benefits are at risk because of growing weed-resistance problems.” The report says farmers have 10) so heavily on glyphosate that at least eight species of weeds are now resistant to it. Ervin says that means some farmers have returned to using soildisturbing tillage or more toxic herbicides to control weeds. “We really need to get after this weed resistance problem right away before we lose the 11) of that technology. There’s just too much at stake to lose that, economically, environmentally, and perhaps even socially.” That’s a view shared by Gregory Jaffe at the consumer group, the Center for Science in the public 12) . relied____emphasize________efficacy______interest______Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 1 The report reconfirms that we still need a strong 13) system to ensure that the technology is not squandered away by poor management practices by both farmers and seed developers. The report was intended to assess the environmental, economic, and social impact of GE crops on farm sustainability in the United States. But, committee chair David Ervin says, the results are 14) . “ We could not complete that assessment at this point because we don’t have 15) evidence.” The report calls for resources to study these important questions so farmers, seed developers, and policymakers can make better decisions.regulatory________incomplete________sufficient_______Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 1 Task 2 RepetitionDirections: Repeat the five sentences in the video clip. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation for each word and sentence.Task1. The new report looked at research comparing the 2. environmental impact of GE crops to conventional crops.2. They often don’t have to till at all, which is better for the soil.3. There’s just too much at stake to lose that, economically, environmentally, and perhaps even socially.4. The report was intended to assess the environmental, economic, and social impact of GE crops on farm sustainability in the United States.5. The report calls for more resources to study these important questions so farmers, seed developers, and policymakers can make better decisions.Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 2 Task 3 Listen and WriteDirections: Listen to the report again and then write a summary with brief comments in about 180 words. Exchange summaries with a classmate, and then read the summary to the class.TaskFor reference【【Script】】Unit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 3 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》III Science Report 》》Task 3 ConversationsDirections: In this section you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, readthe four choices marked A, B, C, and D, and choose the best answer.1. A. She will ask people if they want to rent his house. B. She will help him to sell it. C. She will help to sell the furniture if she sees or hears someone who wants. D. She will pay attention to whether people she meets want to buy used furniture.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations 2. A. It is very dirty and needs to be wiped off. B. It has many items on top of it. C. It is broken. D. It is being restored.3. A. She failed to take the examination because of a traffic jam. B. She did not expect the examiner to be so strict about traffic rules. C. She failed her examination due to traffic rules. D. In spite of the fact that the examiner was strict, she passed.√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations 4. A. His watch is not ready. B. His watch will defi nitely be ready on Tuesday. C. His watch will take a while because they had to take it apart. D. His watch was ready on Tuesday.5. A. It is too far away from home. B. It is nice and quiet. C. It has good food. D. The prices are reasonable.6. A. The man is too busy to join any band. B. Tom is a good drummer but he is too busy. C. Ask Tom, who may be interested, since he is free. D. The man has too much shopping to do.√√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations 7. A. He is going to the store and then coming home. B. He is going to the shop and then back to the library. C. He is going to the train station. D. He has to stay in the library.8. A. She thinks he should get higher pay. B. She is not upset at all. C. She wants more than what has been offered. D. She does not want any money, since it has only been scratched.√√【【Script】】Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A. For fourteen days. B. For sixteen days. C. For eleven days. D. For twenty-one days.10. A. Shells. B. Animal hides. C. Animal tusks. D. Wood.11. A. Fighting. B. Sports. C. Hunting. D. Traveling.12. A. Skiers are more likely to be injured in a good season. B. She does not like how crowded the mountains get. C. She is not an expert skier. D. She prefers sunny beaches to snowy mountains.√√【【Script】】√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations 13. A. To encourage him to eat a healthier lunch. B. He is eating fish sticks. C. To inform him about a class he missed. D. She tutors him.14. A. It saves time in the food production process. B. The food defrosts more quickly. C. It reduces the amount of energy required to freeze the food. D. The cells of plants and animals would be damaged by slow freezing.15. A. A fish could survive being frozen. B. Food can be kept frozen infinitely. C. Solutions that freeze slowly form large crystals. D. The fish are easier to catch in the winter.√√【【Script】】√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》IV ConversationsQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》IV Conversations Passage Listening Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D.1. A. How the Europeans have tried to block imports. B. Packaging regulations in the EU. C. The environmental need to cut waste. D. How to export to the EU.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 2. A. They will need to conform to regulations. B. They have to cut all waste. C. They must have an experienced distributor. D. They will see expenses rise.3. A. It will require fewer trees to be cut. B. It will require less labor costs. C. It will reduce shipping costs. D. It will make them more competitive.√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening Passage 24. A. Gardening. B. Taking care of birds. C. Attracting birds to one’s yard. D. Feeding birds.5. A. High plants, nesting sites, and food. B. Diverse plants, nesting sites, and food. C. Plants, nesting sites, and water. D. Fruit, water, and insects.6. A. Tall enough for them to build nests. B. Short so that birds can find them. C. It depends on the kind of bird. D. It does not matter, since all birds like both.√√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening √【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening 7. A. How the U.S. patent system began. B. How the U.S. patent system encourages technology and creativity. C. How the U.S. patent system protects Americans. D. The reasons for the patent system.8. A. Sue the government. B. Sue the individual. C. Close down the company. D. The individual could be charged with a crime in court.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening Passage 3√ 9. A. He could renew it. B. He could extend it to 17 years. C. He could sell the patent. D. He could do nothing, since the patent expired.10. A. It encouraged people to invent. B. It protected people’s inventions. C. It published specifications of the product. D. It subsidized the inventions.√Unit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening √【【Script】】 ScriptUnit 8 》》Part III 》》V Passage Listening Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen carefully for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Unit 8 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation For my first three years of running, I always wanted to run on a flat 1) . I ran to and around a neighborhood 2) , and was back home in about a half-hour. In April of 2007, after studying a marathon training plan, my brother and I decided to train for the Dow Corps Marathon. The3) would increase our mileage from the amount wetrack____surface______schedule_______ Unit 8 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation were 4) running up to the mileage we needed to finish a marathon. Our marathon training was 5) exciting. We watched our bodies change during the training, not so much in 6) , but in shape. I lost fat that I didn’t know I had, including two inches around the 7) , and I gained muscle tone. My resting 8) rate decreased to 48 bpm, and my body fat fell to 11 percent! 9) —run 26.2miles!thenextremelyweight_______________waist____pulse____ My brother and I completed the Dow Corps Marathon, convinced that we could do anything, since we had achieved the impossible ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ One of the lessons learned from training was the importance of drinking water every 20-30 minutes during exercise to stay well hydrated. 10) But the most important thing I learned in training was to develop and stick to a plan of action. Although I’ve run many long-distance races, my first official race was the 2007 Dow Corps Marathon and I’ve run it annually ever since. 11) Before, when I had run only 30 minutes and felt I had reached my limit, I had misinterpreted what my body was saying: not “stop running” but “take in fluids.” ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It would be nice to run a marathon each year. Marathon running has made my weekly running, and everything else in life, much easier. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Unit 8 》》Part III 》》VI Compound Dictation Part IV Part IV Communication Skills Taking Part in an Interview Reasonsfor ApplyingFrom Interviewers:How do you know about our company?Why do you think you are qualified for this position?Why do you want to apply for a position in our company / institute / body?For Interviewees:Your company has a very good reputation in this city. It has great tradition of…My major and related internship experiences best qualify me for the position.I am a particularly good match for this position. Because your operation is global,and I feel I can offer...Useful Words and ExpressionsUnit 8 》》Part IV EnumerationFrom Interviewers:What starting salary would you expect here?What figure did you have in mind?What salary do you think you are worth?For Interviewees:What is important to me is the job and the people I will be working with, so regarding salary, I leave it to you and I am sure that you will make me a fair offer.No, I don’t mind being paid less than that. I prefer to learn more in a new position.If it works out after three months, then you will be on the permanent payroll and be given a raise.Unit 8 》》Part IV EnumerationAs a trainee, I do not require a salary, but would appreciate it if you can provide me with enough of a stipend to support myself during the three months.I would expect the going rate for this position.At present my salary is 84,000 Yuan; I would like to keep this level at least.I believe that salary should be in proportion to one’s work performance and the position’srequirements. I give you a number until I know for certain what kind of person you need.Unit 8 》》Part IV Benefits andVacationsI’d like to know if there is an orientation workshop for new employees. I would also like to know if your company can help with my visa.What medical benefits do you offer?Do you give a Christmas Bonus?Ending anInterviewDo you have any questions for us?How can we contact you?Will there be a second round interview?When will I know your decision?Unit 8 》》Part IV Task 1 Blank FillingDirections: Listen to the following clips twice and fill in the blanks.TaskAudio Clip 1: Asking for Specific Job InformationA: Excuse me, sir. I’m here for the advertised in Computer Magazine. I’m very interested in computer program designer, and hope to know more about it.B: What kind of information would you like?A: Well, first I would like to know if this position is still .B: Yes, it is still .A: Fine! But tell me how should I apply for?availableposition___________open____Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 1 B: We need your , , and . Would you please send them to us by next Friday?A: Thank you! To this address?B: Yes, that is correct.picture identification______________resume_____ letters of recommendation ___________________Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 1 Audio Clip 2: In an InterviewI: What is your ?A: I have worked at IBM for 3 years.I: How will your experiences benefit this company?A: I know the marketing from top to bottom and I can develop a new market for you. That will increase your and keep the shareholders satisfied.I: Do you understand the responsibilities of this position and do you feel you are qualified?A: Yes, I have researched your company thoroughly and am fully qualified.I: If you were hired, in which section would you like to work?work experience____________profit margin__________Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 1 A: If possible, I would like to work in the International Trade Department.I: What do you expect?A: I would like to start at ￥60,000 a year.I: How long does it take to get here from your home?A: It takes about 40 minutes.I: Do you have any questions for us about the position?A: Yes. What are your and what is the bonus structure?starting salaryperformance incentives_____________________________Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 1 Task 2 Situational DialogueDirections: Suppose Student A, Melissa McNulty, is applying for an editor position at Beacon Light Publishing House — the largest in its field. Student B, is Jessica Timber, Personnel, VP of the publishing house. Interview Melissa McNulty, based on the résumé below.TaskMELISSA McNultyPermanent Address Temporary Address491 Viewpoint Drive 8730 Larramore Apt. 3BMonrovia, CA 91016 Los Angeles, CA 90031(818) 355-5550 (818) 299-4747mmcnulty@Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 2 Objective Entry-level copy editing position in a publishing houseEducation California State University at Los Angeles, CA B.A. expected in 2010 • Writing Major; Spanish Minor • 3.5/4.0 GPA • Production staff of campus newspaper Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA • A.A., English 2003 • 3.6 GPA • Dean’s List (honor roll)Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 2 Experience 2003-present Valley Times San Gabriel, CA Copy editor/researcher • Proofread copy for the weekly newspaper • Used computer programs to edit copy • Researched background information for journalists, as needed 2002-2003 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA Academic Intern • Helped prepare PowerPoint presentations for courses • Researched online journals for professors • Helped English professors with computer data entry 2001-2002 Anderson’s Office Supplies El Monte, CAUnit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 2 Unit 8 》》Part IV 》》Task 2 Sales Staff • Helped customers find stationery goods for business needs • Explained various technology equipment and software programs • Sold office supplies, ranging from pencils to offi ce furniture ReferencesWayne Watley Agnes Miller, Ph.D. Charles LawsonEditor, Valley Times English Professor Writing Instructor2114 Marcos Ave. Cal State Los Angeles Pasadena City CollegeSan Gabriel, CA Los Angeles, CA Pasadena, CA 91776 90032 91106 Part V Part V Assessment Log 1. Write down the words you hear and check their spelling. How many points can you get?1 _________ 2 _________ 3 _________ 4 _________ 5 _________6 _________ 7 _________ 8 _________ 9 _________ 10_________11_________ 12_________ 13_________ 14_________ 15_________16_________ 17_________ 18_________ 19_________ 20_________21_________ 22_________ 23_________ 24_________ 25_________26_________ 27_________ 28_________ 29_________ 30_________31_________ 32_________ 33_________ 34_________ 35_________36_________ 37_________ 38_________ 39_________ 40_________41_________ 42_________ 43_________ 44_________ 45_________46_________ 47_________ 48_________ 49_________ 50_________Unit 8 》》Part V 》》1 1. arthritic2. bionic3. immunology4. achilles5. enzyme6. dietitian7. ranch8. lactose9. agility10. augment11. crutch12. gait13. marshy14. photosynthesize 15. conical16. orthopedic17. regeneration18. collagen19. ranch20. biome21. premier22. vigorously23. hectare24. gauge25. liter26. transgenic27. pesticide28. herbicide29. penicillin30. therapy31. peripherie32. mindset33. nomadic34. tusk35. ascend36. slope37. tow38. thaw39. penetrate40. wholesalers41. roost42. preen43. nectar44. wary45. overhanging46. patent47. marathon48. mileage49. jazz50. hibernateUnit 8 》》Part V 》》1 2. Review the content covered in this unit. How well can you do each of the following?Very wellFairly wellNot very wellI can use basic words related to biotechnology.I can identify main ideas and important details in lectures.I can take notes on what I hear.I can write a complete résumé.Unit 8 》》Part V 》》2 。
