Introduction Although the world is large, man is able to live in only a small part of it. The atmosphere is only about eleven kilometers thick. The soil that supplies us with food is only about fifteen centimeters thick and man can live on only about one eighth of the world's surface. In the past two hundred years man has greatly changed his environment. Water has been given to deserts. Roads have been built across deserts and through forests

I.Introduction 1. Introductory Remarks Are there any sounds we cannot hear? Yes But does it mean there is something wrong with our hearing? As a matter of fact, most of us can only hear the sound vibrations that occur within the range of 20 times per second to 20 000 times per second. Those below

Today's modern communication technology is quite advanced. It is optical fibers and lasers, together with the striking improvements in computing that have made such remarkable communication possible. By using the telephone-line with expanded capacity, people can send messages not only in the form of sound but also in written words graphs and even moving pictures on the Internet

Circle the best answer according to the passage. 1. To many people the Bermuda Triangle is really a mystery because A. it is called \Devil's Triangle\ B. a lot of books have been written about the area . the lost continent of Atlantis lies somewhere in that area

Funny psychological test What is psychological test? Psychological test is a quantified measurement of one,s psychology, it makes a descriptive analysis on one's inner mind by way of testing the respondent,s responses to certain situations. You may have a better understanding of yourself by multi-dimensional analyses so that you can overcome your

1. It is indisputable that(无可争辩)there are millions of people who still have miserable life and have to face the dangers of starvation and exposure. 2 No one can deny the fact(没有人能否认)hat persons education is the most important aspect of his life

Ⅱ. Listening skills Listening for Telephone numbers 1. W: I' m wondering if the weather will be good for us to go cycling on Saturday M: Let's call the weather office. I know the phone number. It's 661-3047. If the weather is going to be bad, we'll have to wait for another week Q: What's the phone number for the weather office?

Uinta I. Basic listening practice 1. Script M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? i really want to check the job vacancies W: I know, it's over there. There's not much happen though. I had a look already Maybe you should look on the Net instead

Uinta I. Basic listening practice 1. Script M: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player? W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, I'm not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand Q: What does the woman want to be?

II. Listening Skills Listening to People talk about health 1. M: I haven't been to see my doctor for a very long time. I'm worried that he'll be angry with me for not having a physical examination for so long w: Which is more important, the doctors feelings or your health? Youd better go if you want to make sure everything is all right with you. It seems that the man worries more about the doctor's feelings than his own healtl