Unit 1 Section A. The Temptation of a Respectable Woman 《读写教程IV》:Ex.II,p.8 Her husband expected his friend, Gouvernail, to stay about one or ti o weeks in their home He was a boring and withdrawn person with a strange lity. She decided to leave for her aunt s house and wouldn back ti 1I Gouvernail left their home A once ambitious person, Gouvernail now became one with the mere des ire to en joy a genuine life now and then voice ant u charm She was afraid that she could not resist being attracted by Gouverna He mistook his wifes feeling towards Gouvernail for pure dislike. She had overcome both her misunderstanding of and her subtle feelings towards Gouvernail 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IIl,p.8 Idle melting penetrate nuisance keen 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IV,p.9 run down taken seriously in no sense made excellent observations on counted on make a fuss 《读写教程IV》:Ex.V,p.9 sanctions Restrictio fine ImtS problems tax duty responsibility 《读写教程IV》:Ex.ⅥI,p.10
Unit 1 Section A. The Temptation of a Respectable Woman 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 8 Her husband expected his friend, Gouvernail, to stay about one or tw o weeks in their home. He was a boring and withdrawn person with a strange personality. She decided to leave for her aunt's house and wouldn't come back ti ll Gouvernail left their home. A once ambitious person, Gouvernail now became one with the mere des ire to enjoy a genuine life now and then. His tones of voice and personal charm. She was afraid that she could not resist being attracted by Gouverna il. He mistook his wife's feeling towards Gouvernail for pure dislike. She had overcome both her misunderstanding of and her subtle feelings towards Gouvernail. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 8 Idle melting imposes penetrate presence nuisance nonsense keen 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 9 run down taken seriously drinking in in no sense made excellent observations on counted on for my part make a fuss 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 9 sanctions Restrictions fine limits problems tax duty responsibility 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 10
justify glorify exemplifies purified Intensify terrified 《读写教程IV》:Ex.VI,p.10 b jewellery delivery machinery robbery nursery scenery discover 《读写教程IV》:Ex.VII1 She said it might have been all right, if the weather had been goo dMrs. Baroda said she might have liked Gouvernail if he had beer ke the others f I had been there, I could have helped you. He could have got tickets if there had been some cheap ones. Mrs. Baroda might have yielded to the temptation if she hadn t been a respectable and sensible person 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IX,p.11 You were different then.So was she You used to say he was a man of wit. You ve made a mistake here Oh, so I have. Thank you Children should behave themselves So should adults This glass is cracked. I hadn’ t noticed. 《读写教程IV》:Ex.X,p.12 He imposed his company upon her in spite of her repeated hints of hoping to be left alone His friends can never count upon how he is going to act under give n conditions, as he is always full of surprises. Don t make a fuss about such a small thing because that is the las I expected. Besides being an upright and respectable woman Mrs. Baroda was also a very sensible one
justify glorify exemplifies classified purified intensify identify terrified 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 10 bravery jewellery delivery machinery robbery nursery scenery discovery 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 11 She said it might have been all right, if the weather had been goo dMrs. Baroda said she might have liked Gouvernail if he had been li ke the others. If I had been there, I could have helped you. He could have got tickets if there had been some cheap ones. Mrs. Baroda might have yielded to the temptation if she hadn't been a respectable and sensible person. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 11 "You were different then." "So was she." "You used to say he was a man of wit." "So he is." "You've made a mistake here." "Oh, so I have. Thank you." "Children should behave themselves." "So should adults. ." "This glass is cracked." "Oh, so it is. I hadn't noticed." 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 12 He imposed his company upon her in spite of her repeated hints of hoping to be left alone. His friends can never count upon how he is going to act under give n conditions, as he is always full of surprises. Don't make a fuss about such a small thing because that is the las t thing I expected. Besides being an upright and respectable woman Mrs. Baroda was also a very sensible one
She had never known her thoughts to be so confused, unable to gathe r anything from them. From Gouvernail's talk, Mrs. Baroda came to know that his periods of silence were not his basic nature, but the result of moods To Gaston's delight, his wife had finally overcome her dislike for G ouvernail and invited Gouvernail to visit them again wholly from hers e」 Mrs. Baroda felt confused with Gouvernail's puzzling nature and found it hard to penetrate the silence in which he had unconsciously co vered himself 《读写教程IV》:Ex.XI,p.12 在一起呆了几天,她仍感到对这个客人很陌生,只得大部分时间让丈夫陪着他 加斯顿拉了拉妻子的衣袖,双手搂着她的腰,快乐地望着她那充满困惑的眼睛. 他在她身旁的长凳上坐下,丝毫不曾想到她可能会反对他坐在那儿 他的话变成了一串毫无意义的动词,名词,副词和形容词,她陶醉在他的声音里 那晚,巴罗达太太很想把自己的一时荒唐告诉丈夫一也是她的朋友,但还是忍住了 他照例说了些诸如这个季节的夜风对身体不好之类的话.后来,望着茫茫夜色,他开始谈了起 ″噢,"她笑着,在他唇上印了长长的温柔的一吻,"我一切都已经克服了!你会看到的,这次我 会对他很好.” 而现在他只求能生存,只是偶尔才能体验到一丝真正的生活的气息,就像此刻这样 Section B. The Obligations and Responsibilities to Marriage XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions 1.B2.C3.B4.B5.B6.B7.C8.B 《读写教程ⅣV》Ex.ⅪII,p.24 obligation continuity sacrific acknowledged passion scatter worship elastic 《读写教程IV》Ex. XVIII,p.24 /b Unit 3 Section A. Longing for a New Welfare System 《读写教程IV》:Ex.II,p.6 He means that a welfare client is believed to lie to get a little
She had never known her thoughts to be so confused, unable to gathe r anything from them. From Gouvernail's talk, Mrs. Baroda came to know that his periods of silence were not his basic nature, but the result of moods. To Gaston's delight, his wife had finally overcome her dislike for G ouvernail and invited Gouvernail to visit them again wholly from hers elf. Mrs. Baroda felt confused with Gouvernail's puzzling nature and found it hard to penetrate the silence in which he had unconsciously co vered himself. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 12 在一起呆了几天,她仍感到对这个客人很陌生,只得大部分时间让丈夫陪着他. 加斯顿拉了拉妻子的衣袖,双手搂着她的腰,快乐地望着她那充满困惑的眼睛. 他在她身旁的长凳上坐下,丝毫不曾想到她可能会反对他坐在那儿. 他的话变成了一串毫无意义的动词,名词,副词和形容词,她陶醉在他的声音里. 那晚,巴罗达太太很想把自己的一时荒唐告诉丈夫—也是她的朋友,但还是忍住了. 他照例说了些诸如这个季节的夜风对身体不好之类的话.后来,望着茫茫夜色,他开始谈了起 来. "噢,"她笑着,在他唇上印了长长的温柔的一吻,"我一切都已经克服了!你会看到的,这次我 会对他很好." 而现在他只求能生存,只是偶尔才能体验到一丝真正的生活的气息,就像此刻这样. Section B. The Obligations and Responsibilities to Marriage XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. B 《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 24 obligation continuity sacrific acknowledged passion scattered worship elastic 《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 24 in; in in/by to on at behind to from Unit 3 Section A. Longing for a New Welfare System 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 66 He means that a welfare client is believed to lie to get a little
extra welfare money and those caseworkers know well He has chosen to live an honest life by drumming up some business outside and drawing cartoons for magazines. hey know clearly that they are being made fools of by some of the ir clients, and they feel they are entitled to have clients bow them as co He doesnt think those caseworkers are to blame so he isn t being b Itter Because he believes it practically requires people to lie. He had to call a caseworker he called Suzanne first. After giving a little lecture, Suzanne was supposed to notify the medical worker, who would certify that there was a problem. Then the medical worker called the wheelchair repair companies to get the cheapest bid. The n the medical worker alerted the main we office. They considered the matter for days before calling back approving the The system so easily lends itself to abuse by the welfare givers as He dreams of a new system that will encourage the clients and help them to develop their talents, rather than seek to convict them of 《读写教程IV》:Ex.II,p.66 convicte donation entitled profile pension 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IV,p.67 《读写教程 hardships defeat
extra welfare money and those caseworkers know it well. He has chosen to live an honest life by drumming up some business outside and drawing cartoons for magazines. They know clearly that they are being made fools of by some of the ir clients, and they feel they are entitled to have clients bow to them as compensation. He doesn't think those caseworkers are to blame so he isn't being b itter. Because he believes it practically requires people to lie. He had to call a caseworker he called Suzanne first. After giving a little lecture, Suzanne was supposed to notify the medical worker, who would certify that there was a problem. Then the medical worker called the wheelchair repair companies to get the cheapest bid. The n the medical worker alerted the main welfare office. They considered the matter for days before calling back and approving the repair, if he was lucky. The system so easily lends itself to abuse by the welfare givers as well as by the clients. He dreams of a new system that will encourage the clients and help them to develop their talents, rather than seek to convict them of cheating. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 66 convicted donation bleeding entitled profile pension thrive receipt 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 67 up to back of around into for to 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 67 pressure hardships pain defeat
delay hunger conditions 《读写教程IV》:Ex.Ⅵ,p.68 longish animal-like selfish honey-like ball-like boyish yellowish 《读写教程IV》:Ex.VII,p.68 politicians phys electricians beautician magician 《读写教程IV》:Ex.ⅥII,p.69 The wanted man is believed to be living in New York. Many people are said to be homeless after the floods. Three men are said to have been arrested after the explos ior The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall Four people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accid 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IX,p.69 He tried sending her flowers, but it didn t have any effect. I don t regret telling her what I thought, even if I upset her. She remembered reading a biography about Charlie Chaplin, which descri bed him as a marxist We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment. He welcomed the new student and then went on to explain the college regulations. 《读写教程IV》:Ex p. You are legally entitled to take faulty goods back to the store whe re you purchased them, but you are supposed to account for why you want to do so You only need to fill out a form to get your membership, which ent itles you to a discount on goods
delay hunger conditions temper 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 68 longish animal-like selfish honey-like ball-like boyish yellowish goodish 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 68 politicians technician comedian musicians physicians electricians beautician magician 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 69 The wanted man is believed to be living in New York. Many people are said to be homeless after the floods. Three men are said to have been arrested after the explosion. The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall. Four people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accid ent. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IX, p. 69 He tried sending her flowers, but it didn't have any effect. I don't regret telling her what I thought, even if I upset her. She remembered reading a biography about Charlie Chaplin, which descri bed him as a Marxist. We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you employment. He welcomed the new student and then went on to explain the college regulations. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 70 You are legally entitled to take faulty goods back to the store whe re you purchased them, but you are supposed to account for why you want to do so. You only need to fill out a form to get your membership, which ent itles you to a discount on goods
One year ago, the car dealer tried to drum up buyers by offering g ood services. Now, his business is thriving The crime was looked into carefully before he was convicted of murde I called the Freeway Service Patrol fc after my car broke n on the freeway. Twenty minutes later hey came to my rescue a left a 150 receipt Faced with the threat of losing their jobs, these workers yielded to the managements advice and went back to work The middle-aged man who took the boy bled the father for $20, 000 as a compensation for the loss of his The man living on welfare began to set up his own market, one ster at a time and his business is thriving 《读写教程IV》:Ex.XI,p.70 每个人都觉得靠社会福利救济的人在骗人 但即使我抵抗不住这种诱惑,我投稿的那些大杂志也不愿给自己惹麻烦 社会工作者心底里知道许多救济对象在欺骗他们,因此他们觉得,作为补偿,他们有权让救济 对象点头哈腰 她这是在暗示我:得哀求她了.但是我却将她顶了回去 苏珊娜试图就修理轮椅的问题训斥我.由于福利部门不愿花钱好好地修,所以我的轮椅经常 坏 我当然得经常用我的轮椅.我是一个工作很积极的人,又不是植物人 如何逐渐脱离福利照顾,这在法律条款中没有明确规定. 我们需要一位律师来捍卫福利救济对象的权利,因为这一福利体制不仅容易使救济对象滥用 权力,也很容易使福利提供者滥用权力 Section B. A Blind Man Helped Me See the Beautiful World XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions struck me out of tu motionless Jus hardly satisfaction 《读写教程IV》Ex.XVII,p.81 chartered overhead realm stack
One year ago, the car dealer tried to drum up buyers by offering g ood services. Now, his business is thriving. The crime was looked into carefully before he was convicted of murde r. I called the Freeway Service Patrol for help after my car broke dow n on the freeway. Twenty minutes later, they came to my rescue and left a $ 150 receipt. Faced with the threat of losing their jobs, these workers yielded to the management's advice and went back to work . The middle-aged man who took the boy bled the father for $20,000 as a compensation for the loss of his company. The man living on welfare began to set up his own market, one step at a time and his business is thriving. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 70 每个人都觉得靠社会福利救济的人在骗人. 但即使我抵抗不住这种诱惑,我投稿的那些大杂志也不愿给自己惹麻烦. 社会工作者心底里知道许多救济对象在欺骗他们,因此他们觉得,作为补偿,他们有权让救济 对象点头哈腰. 她这是在暗示我:得哀求她了.但是我却将她顶了回去. 苏珊娜试图就修理轮椅的问题训斥我.由于福利部门不愿花钱好好地修,所以我的轮椅经常 坏. 我当然得经常用我的轮椅.我是一个工作很积极的人,又不是植物人. 如何逐渐脱离福利照顾,这在法律条款中没有明确规定. 我们需要一位律师来捍卫福利救济对象的权利,因为这一福利体制不仅容易使救济对象滥用 权力,也很容易使福利提供者滥用权力. Section B. A Blind Man Helped Me See the Beautiful World XVI. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions even though annoyed struck me out of tune motionless just as hardly satisfaction 《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 81 skimmed steer chartered angle overhead magic realm stack
《读写教程IV》Ex.XVII,p.82 Only a few crumbling 破 裂 a)walls bear witness to the past greatness of the city of Aksum. At first he was way ahead of me, but Im slowly but surely catchin g hi I was loaded with many parcels (E), unable to walk any faster. The place was deserted and there was no sign of human beings living there These instruments should be switched on and checked before we start ork My friend was dressed in a black coat whereas I had gone there in Jeans. All those connected with the mission were in prayer for her, but he r life was not spared. May I excuse myself/be excused for a while, Mr. Davis Section A. The Telecommunications Revolution 读写教 程IV》:Ex.I,p.95 The living standards in the developing world will be greatly improved The author refers to those places without telecommunications facilities such as telephones, which hinders exchange of information. Because advanced communications and subsequent widespread access to inf ormation technologies enable the developing regions to shorten the pro cess of changing from labor-intensive assembly work to industries that involve engineering, marketing and desi Because they believe it is in bad need of any phones and it lacks experience in weighing costs and choosing between technologies First, it sold a 30% stake in its national phone company to two We stern companies to quicken the import of Western technolog it had leased rights to a Dutch-Scandinavian group of c ies to b uild and operate an advanced digital mobile phone system. Wireless. For it's cheaper to build radio towers than to string line s across mountain ridges and it is a reliable service. Because customers there talk two to four times long on the phone as people in North America. Because mobile phones make it possible for them to keep contact with each other even when they are caught in the traffic jams 《读写教程IV》:Ex.II,p.95 recession strategic persist utilities
《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVIII, p. 82 Only a few crumbling ( 破 裂 的) walls bear witness to the past greatness of the city of Aksum. At first he was way ahead of me, but I'm slowly but surely catchin g him up. I was loaded with many parcels (包裹), unable to walk any faster. The place was deserted and there was no sign of human beings living there. These instruments should be switched on and checked before we start our work. My friend was dressed in a black coat whereas I had gone there in jeans. All those connected with the mission were in prayer for her, but he r life was not spared. May I excuse myself/be excused for a while, Mr. Davis Unit 4 Section A. The Telecommunications Revolution 《 读 写 教 程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 95 The living standards in the developing world will be greatly improved. The author refers to those places without telecommunications facilities such as telephones, which hinders exchange of information. Because advanced communications and subsequent widespread access to inf ormation technologies enable the developing regions to shorten the pro cess of changing from labor-intensive assembly work to industries that involve engineering, marketing and design. Because they believe it is in bad need of any phones and it lacks experience in weighing costs and choosing between technologies. First, it sold a 30% stake in its national phone company to two We stern companies to quicken the import of Western technology. Second, it had leased rights to a Dutch-Scandinavian group of companies to b uild and operate an advanced digital mobile phone system. Wireless. For it's cheaper to build radio towers than to string line s across mountain ridges and it is a reliable service. Because customers there talk two to four times as long on the phone as people in North America. Because mobile phones make it possible for them to keep contact with each other even when they are caught in the traffic jams. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 95 recession disposal condensed strategic revenue persist utilities
《读写教程IV》:Ex.IV,p.96 are stuck with remain in contact at your disposal dates from only scratch the surface of 《读写教程IV》:Ex.V,p.96 health trade ducation understanding 《读写教程IV》:Ex.ⅥI,p.97 superpower superabundant supermarket super-speed superman superstar super-efficient 《读写教程IV》:Ex.VII,p.97 auto-time auto-focus autograph autobiography auto-industry 《读写教程IV》:Ex.ⅥII,p.98 Concentrate on indoor delights rather than out door fights and you l be much better appreciated As a result of the development of the information superhighway many people may eventually be able to work at home rather than go to an office Some people say that this term pupils achievements will be measured
desperate 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 96 lags far behind are stuck with going for remain in contact keep pace with at your disposal dates from only scratch the surface of 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 96 sales health will trade education growth understanding idea 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VI, p. 97 superpower superabundant supermarket super-speed super-computers superman superstar super-efficient 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VII, p. 97 auto-timer auto-racing auto-focus autograph auto-reverse autopilot autobiography auto-industry 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. VIII, p. 98 Concentrate on indoor delights rather than outdoor fights and you'll be much better appreciated. As a result of the development of the information superhighway many people may eventually be able to work at home rather than go to an office. Some people say that this term pupils' achievements will be measured
by a formal test rather than by their teachers assessment They argued that their products should be developed on the basis of need rather than profit. During weekends the businessmen may spend some time establishing frien dship and mutual trust rather than discussing any particular item of 读 写 教 Ex. IX, p. 9 Petrol now is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago Theirs is about three times as big as ours Latin American customers talk two to four times as long on the phon e as people in North America the fee for cell phones is typically twice as much as for calls ma de over fixed lines can transmit 250, 000 times as much data as a standard telephone wire 《读写教程IV》:Ex.X By installing the latest wireless transmission systems, a parade of u rban centers and industrial zones from Beijing to Budapest are stepp ng directly into the Information Age. Widespread access to information technology promises to condense the ime required to change from labor-intensive assembly work to industrie s that involve engineering, marketing and design. Modern communications will give countries like China and Vietnam a hu ge advantage over countries stuck with old technologies There is little dispute that communications will be a key factor sep arating the winners from the losers The economy of the country is stuck in recession and it barely has the money to scratch the surface of the problem. Businesses eager for reliable service are willing to pay a significan tly high price tag for a wireless call Having an operation there is like having an endless pile of money a t your disposal. For countries that have lagged behind for so long, the temptation to move ahead in one jump is hard to resist. 《读写教程IV》:Ex.XI,p.100 一个将会大大提高发展中国家生活水准的转变正方兴未艾 所有这些发展中地区都把先进的通信技术看作一种能跨越经济发展各阶段的方法 问题是,它的国内电话系统是一堆生了锈的20世纪30年代的老古董 通信工程也是上海实现其成为一流金融中心这一梦想的关键 整个拉丁美洲对无线电通信的需求和使用已急速增加 泰国也在求助于无线电通信方式,以便让泰国人在发生交通堵塞时能更好地利用时间 移动电话在商界成为时尚,使人们在交通堵塞时也能与外界保持联系. 总有一天,他们将能在信息高速公路上与美国和西欧并驾齐驱 Section B. The Information Superhi ghway
by a formal test rather than by their teachers' assessment. They argued that their products should be developed on the basis of need rather than profit. During weekends the businessmen may spend some time establishing frien dship and mutual trust rather than discussing any particular item of business. 《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. IX, p. 99 Petrol now is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago Theirs is about three times as big as ours Latin American customers talk two to four times as long on the phon e as people in North America the fee for cell phones is typically twice as much as for calls ma de over fixed lines can transmit 250,000 times as much data as a standard telephone wire 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. X, p. 99 By installing the latest wireless transmission systems, a parade of u rban centers and industrial zones from Beijing to Budapest are steppi ng directly into the Information Age. Widespread access to information technology promises to condense the t ime required to change from labor-intensive assembly work to industrie s that involve engineering, marketing and design. Modern communications will give countries like China and Vietnam a hu ge advantage over countries stuck with old technologies. There is little dispute that communications will be a key factor sep arating the winners from the losers. The economy of the country is stuck in recession and it barely has the money to scratch the surface of the problem. Businesses eager for reliable service are willing to pay a significan tly high price tag for a wireless call. Having an operation there is like having an endless pile of money a t your disposal. For countries that have lagged behind for so long, the temptation to move ahead in one jump is hard to resist. 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. XI, p. 100 一个将会大大提高发展中国家生活水准的转变正方兴未艾. 所有这些发展中地区都把先进的通信技术看作一种能跨越经济发展各阶段的方法. 问题是,它的国内电话系统是一堆生了锈的 20 世纪 30 年代的老古董. 通信工程也是上海实现其成为一流金融中心这一梦想的关键. 整个拉丁美洲对无线电通信的需求和使用已急速增加. 泰国也在求助于无线电通信方式,以便让泰国人在发生交通堵塞时能更好地利用时间. 移动电话在商界成为时尚,使人们在交通堵塞时也能与外界保持联系. 总有一天,他们将能在信息高速公路上与美国和西欧并驾齐驱. Section B. The Information Superhighway
XVI. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true (t) or false (F) according to the text. T4.T5. 《读写教程IV》Ex.XVI,p.11 Unit 5 Section A. Choose to Be Alone Purpose 《读写教程IV》:Ex.II,p.124 All 22 million of people live alone, which suggests that it is an overwhelming phenomenon in the United States they can find inspiration in solitude. he more capable the person is of thinking on his own, the less hi s need for staying with others It depends. If he lives with them, the friends temporary leaving wi 1l be received as a welcome change. However, if he lives alone, the temporary absence of friends will leave him nothing but the feeling of emptiness. The need to talk is the most basic need of a solitary person. He may call friends to tell them important things, or talk to himse f, his pets, the television, or even to strangers in the supermarke He should stay rational, settle himself in a comfortable and pleasant way and wait for anythin g happy that may happen. As ordinary peoples solitary condition of living differs from that f the great minds like the poets and philosophers, they should che sh the thought thatsince we are here, we may as well stay and m ake the best of it 《读写教程IV》:Ex.III,p.124 humble slippery poetry supreme 《读写教程IV》:Ex.IV,p.125 cast out all by himself late was 《读写教程IV》:Ex.V,p.125
XVI. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F) according to the text. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T 《读写教程 IV》Ex. XVII, p. 111 Unit 5 Section A. Choose to Be Alone on Purpose 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. II, p. 124 All 22 million of people live alone, which suggests that it is an overwhelming phenomenon in the United States. Because they can find inspiration in solitude. The more capable the person is of thinking on his own, the less hi s need for staying with others. It depends. If he lives with them, the friends' temporary leaving wi ll be received as a welcome change. However, if he lives alone, the temporary absence of friends will leave him nothing but the feeling of emptiness. The need to talk is the most basic need of a solitary person. He may call friends to tell them important things, or talk to himse lf, his pets, the television, or even to strangers in the supermarke t. He should stay rational, settle himself in a comfortable and pleasant way and wait for anythin g happy that may happen. As ordinary people's solitary condition of living differs from that o f the great minds like the poets and philosophers, they should cheri sh the thought that "since we are here, we may as well stay and m ake the best of it". 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. III, p. 124 dictate choked humble justice waterproof slippery poetry supreme 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. IV, p. 125 cast out all by himself stay up late was fond of at one sitting filled up with speaks highly of have sought out 《读写教程 IV》: Ex. V, p. 125 idea offer
