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1、学习必备 欢迎下载 新视野视听第三册口语题目参考 Unit 01 1. What factors may weaken ones memory? It is often reported that long-term poor nutrition may affect the functioning of the brain, thus damaging both the long-term and short-term memory. Also harmful to ones memory is lack of water. Elderly people need plenty of wat
2、er to guarantee their memory works. A third factor is lack of sleep. Without enough sleep, one may feel tired and have difficulty concentrating, not to mention learning things by heart. 2. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory? A poor memory may have some advantages. With
3、 the passage of time, the sad memories will fade. Those with a short memory tend to recover faster than those with a tenacious memory. For the same reason, forgetful people may be more ready to forget their daily worries and forgive others for their offenses. With a less retentive mind, they may enj
4、oy life more. 3. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party? First of all, I would check my address book and tick the 学习必备 欢迎下载 names of those I intend to invite. Then, to avoid possible omissions, I would ask some of my close relatives,
5、 friends and colleagues to look at my initial list of names. They might suggest one or two additions. In this way, I can reduce the chances of missing those I should invite. 4. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips? I usually remember my close relatives and friends
6、phone numbers through frequent use. But my memory cannot always be trusted. In this case, a mobile phone is extremely useful because it can store many phone numbers. But when the batteries run down, the mobile phone cant help either. So I also rely on my address book. To play safe, I prefer to have
7、two address books. I take one with me and leave the other at home. Thus I can always find the number I need. My memory is fading /my mind has gone blank Every forgets something sometimes/one thing or another thing from time to time Have a powerful memory What s wrong with my memory 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备
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9、 best, though many classmates find it hard. A lot of factors led me to like this subject. As early as in high school, I was amazed at the laws scientists like Newton and Einstein discovered. What I they found out changed the world. Luckily, my physics teacher at this university is excellent. He is k
10、nowledgeable and patient. Just because of him, Im willing to spend lots of my spare time on this subject. Most importantly, what I have learned from the physics course will be of great help in landing a good job. Nowadays many companies think physics majors often have a solid academic foundation and
11、 can easily adapt themselves to a wide variety of positions. 2. Do you think it is necessary for some Chinese children to do a lot of difficult math problems for the Olympic Math Competition? Some parents believe that by doing a lot of difficult math problems, their children will have a solid founda
12、tion in math. Some parents even believe that trying to solve hard math 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 problems will promote the growth of childrens brains and help develop their logical rea
13、soning ability and concentration, which will facilitate learning in other areas. On the other hand, many people believe that it is unnecessary and unnatural for children to study difficult math problems. Some people even believe that strict math training harms childrens moral and physical developmen
14、t. Fierce competition may dampen the spirit of teamwork, which is so important in the contemporary world. 3. What study habits seem to be common among successful students? Many top students seem to have these good study habits: They tend to have a strong sense of time and organize their time well. T
15、hey may draw up their study plan well in advance. While studying, they check whether they are working ahead of schedule or lagging behind it. They usually work in a systematic way. Before class, they preview the text to get some idea about what the teacher is going to say and which part of the text
16、is difficult. In class, they listen attentively, take notes of the main points of the lecture, and ask questions when they dont understand. After class, they review what they have learned. By going through the text and the notes, they can remember important information. 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载
17、学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 4. How to prevent students cheating in examinations? First, the administrators must adopt severe measures to punish that disgraceful practice. In the case of serious offenders, it is not
18、enough just to give them an F. They must repeat the whole year , or even be expelled from school. Second, it is more important for teachers to enforce the university rules strictly. When they see students cheating, they should not turn a blind eye to it. Unit 03 1. What do you think are the things t
19、hat contribute to a successful marriage? The success of a marriage is due to many factors, of which love is obviously the most important one. Other factors, which are not entirely unrelated to love, include shared values and interests, mutual understanding, | commitment, effective communication, sim
20、ilar educational background, equal economic status, physical fitness, etc. With the same values and moral standards, friends may develop into lifelong partners. After marriage, there needs to be a commitment to one another, and to the well-being and development of the family. Similar educational bac
21、kground and intelligence levels 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 are also considered important by some people. They believe that only with mutual appreciation and understanding can the couple
22、 get along easily and happily. 2. Why do people get divorced? Can you guess some of the reasons? Sometimes it is because the couple did not really understand each other before the marriage, as love was blind at that time. After marriage, they see each others shortcomings more clearly. When disappoin
23、tment grows beyond control, divorce becomes inevitable. Sometimes it is because one of the couple has changed after the marriage. For example, after the husband is promoted to a leading position, he may have a hectic |time all year round, with hardly any time left to be with his wife. Sometimes one
24、of the couple has lost his or her job and becomes irritable. Due to the continual quarrelling at home, the family breaks up. 3. What do you think of the lives of single mothers? Most people look upon single mothers with sympathy. Single mothers have to support their children on their own. They may f
25、ind it difficult to provide their children with all the luxuries children of two-parent families enjoy. Worse still, they may be under great psychological pressure. Moreover, their children may develop a sense of inferiority. When they see 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下
26、载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 other children are bathed in the love of both parents, they may feel bitterly disappointed. 4. What is your view of the fact that the wifes housekeeping duties remain the same even when she works outside? What could be
27、 the solution? If the wife works during the day just like the husband, then it is obviously unfair for the wife to shoulder all the housekeeping duties. If the husband can share the household chores with the wife, the love between them can be strengthened. Unfortunately, influenced by tradition, man
28、y men are unwilling to do housework, thinking it to be unmanly. If we want to change the situation, the media had better give more publicity to model husbands who assume a large part of those duties. Gradually, people may change their image of a husband who constantly sits in front of the TV, watchi
29、ng football games or international news. Also, the development of modern technology and the appearance of more modern conveniences will further lighten the housekeeping burden. IUS the problem of who should do the housework will become less important. Unit 04 1. What do you think people will choose:
30、 a low-paid job 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 one likes, or a boring well-paid job? I think many people prefer to find a job that they really like. After all, most people want to enjoy the
31、mselves rather than have plenty of money without a sense of achievement and happiness. On the other hand, some people may choose a well-paid job instead of a job close to their heart to earn more money. If one is in serious financial difficulty, one can hardly afford the luxury of a dream job. Money
32、 is the lop priority. 2. Do you think ones character is important in finding a job? Why or why not? I think it is. Although many employers lay emphasis on candidates educational background and work experience, some believe that candidates character is equally important for a successful career . In c
33、ontemporary society, many projects are so large that they require the coordination of a group of people father than a single persons effort. Therefore, a good team player is often welcomed. Professionally skilled people may not be able to accomplish a large project if they are easily angered and can
34、not get along with their colleagues. If you want to assume a leading position, you should be firm on important issues while allowing your subordinates plenty of freedom. In fact it is becoming increasingly common for companies to test candidates EQ (emotional quotient) before 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习
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36、ears of university lay a solid foundation for our future development. In the case of computer majors, for example, the math they have learned will enhance their ability for logical reasoning. The English courses I they have followed will help them read the literature in their fields with greater eas
37、e. Art courses may increase their sense of balance and beauty. However, the courses in their specialties are often of greater relevance and value for their career development. I For instance, computer majors may find courses such as programming, computer network, database, and CAD (Computer Aided De
38、sign) more closely related to their future work. 4. What questions do you think are often asked in an interview? Why are they asked? To start with, the interviewers may ask you about your education. In this way they can gather information to see if you have acquired the basic knowledge required for
39、the job you are applying for. Perhaps most of them will ask you about your work experience in this field to see if you have the 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 necessary skills for the job y
40、ou have in mind. Usually employers do not like an entirely inexperienced employee. They may also ask about your character, weaknesses and strengths to find out what kind of person you are. They may even ask you something that is not directly related to the job in question. Your answers tend to show
41、your intelligence level and communication skills. Unit 05 1. Do you want to be a boss who is starting a company or an employee with a high salary? Different people may have different choices. Some people may put a regular job above good pay for a variety of reasons. Employees usually know what they
42、are supposed to do and have a fairly stable life. With a high-paying job, they and their families can live a comfortable life. When they have accumulated enough money, they can start a business when conditions are favorable. On the other hand, many people want to set up a business of their own right
43、 now. Indeed, launching a company involves a lot of effort. What is worse, there is risk. But they like challenges. By trying to establish a company, not only may they make lots of money, they can also develop their abilities to overcome difficulties. 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必
44、备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 2. What kind of boss would you like to work for: one who is inefficient but kind, or one who is efficient but very strict with employees? Many people, if not most, prefer to work for a kind, good-natured bo
45、ss. Under such a boss, they feel secure and happy. The boss wont scold employees simply because they have made a small mistake. He will also be generous. It is true that sometimes because of his lack of ability, his company may not reap huge profits, and employees can hardly get a raise. But happine
46、ss is surely more important than money. However, some people, including me, will choose to work for a boss who is capable but very strict with his subordinates. If the boss is capable, he will lead the company to one new height after another. When the company thrives, all employees will benefit. Eve
47、n if the boss may give an employee a severe dressing-down for something he or she did, the employee can learn a lesson from the event. Under such a boss, employees can gain valuable experience, which may serve as a good foundation for them to start a business of their own in the future. 3. Why do so
48、me people think sports clothes and shoes provide a good business opportunity? What age groups do you think the business people should target? Why? 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 With more l
49、eisure time and money, many people pay more attention to their health and recreation. As a result, more and more people will engage in sports, and they will buy more fitness gear, including sports clothes and shoes. Obviously this provides a hot business opportunity. In my opinion, business people s
50、hould target young people first. They are active and participate more in sports than other age groups. But business people should not neglect older people. After retirement, they often find their health on the decline, and therefore have the motivation for fitness exercises. As for middle-aged peopl
51、e, many of them are under such great pressure at work that they can hardly afford the time for sports. | 4. If you wanted to start a business, which factors would you consider: your education and ability, your money, or the market? Why? If I wanted to launch a business, I would consider all of these
52、 factors, for they all play an indispensable role. First of all, I would consider my ability. Since I majored in biology, I would be cautious in starting a company to sell something I am not familiar with such as building materials or DVDs. With my educational background, I may find it easier to run
53、 a company selling bio-tech products. The next thing I would have o take into account, is the money available. Suppose the 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 establishment of a company required
54、 a capital of a million dollars, I would try to see whether I could get a loan. If not, I would give up the idea and try to set up a smaller service company that required less capital. Last but not least, I would survey the market to see if the products I planned to deal with could be sold. If they
55、were unmarketable, I had better give up the idea of founding a company in this area. If they sold well, then I would go ahead. Unit 06 1. Why do you think some people smoke? What are the disadvantages of smoking? Some people think smoking makes them relax. Some people smoke just because all those ar
56、ound them smoke. Some believe that by passing cigarettes around, it will be easier for them to start a friendship. Others claim that smoking is a precondition for a booming tobacco industry, which in turn ensures a large tax income for the state. But I think those reasons, if we can call them reason
57、s, are insignificant compared with the harm smoking brings. I Smoking is harmful to ones health. It can lead to many diseases. Long-term smoking may result in lung diseases, or even lung cancer. Also, some heavy smokers may suffer from 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必
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59、mokers consume two packs of cigarettes a day. This can be an unnecessary financial burden on a family that is not rich. 2. What do you think can be done to improve older peoples lives if their children do not live with them? First of all, children should visit their parents from time to time. This i
60、s a sign of concern, which can be a great comfort to them. Even if people are terribly busy under the pressure of work, they can at least call their parents to say hello. Furthermore, children should provide their parents with what they need. If older people can get money or I other supplies on a re
61、gular basis, they may get a sense of security. Also, the government should establish more homes and organize more activities to meet the increasing I needs of an aging population. If some older people prefer to live at home, they should hire caregivers. In the light of their shortage of money, an ex
62、pert has proposed a system under which aged people can mortgage their apartments to the bank in exchange for a monthly income. By the time they pass away, the apartments belong to the bank. But at least the old people enjoy a decent 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎
63、下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 life while they are alive. 3. Why do some people become alcoholics? How can they solve their drinking problems? Some people drink because their parents drink a lot, so they follow suit. Some people pick up the habit of drinki
64、ng because they feel lonely or bored, others drink when they are sad or angry, and still others drink to celebrate happy occasions. Gradually, they drink more and more until they are hooked on alcohol. To solve drinking problems, people should be informed about the dangers of too much alcohol consum
65、ption, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, liver trouble, and so on. It is also reported that alcohol can damage brain cells and memory. Under the influence of alcohol, one can hardly concentrate or think deeply, so their work efficiency drops. Worse still, drunks often cause traffic acciden
66、ts or resort to physical violence. Moreover, one must have strong willpower to give up drinking. But unfortunately, few people are strong-willed enough to defeat alcoholism on their own. Often, they need external help from parents, spouses, friends, doctors or an organization like Alcoholics Anonymo
67、us. 4. What should be done to help unemployed people? Before unemployed people find a job, their basic living standard should be met. They need subsidies from the 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备
68、欢迎下载 government to live a normal life, which includes money for food, clothes, shelter and transportation. It is also important for unemployed people to be trained for re-employment. The government should offer training programs to update their skills so that they will become competitive in the job
69、market again. Unit 07 1. According to your experience, what damages are being done to the environment? sand storm Littering. Some people throw away paper, cigarette butts, empty cans or even batteries in public places or in scenic sites. Pollution . When households and factories dump sewerage and ha
70、rmful substances into rivers and lakes, water pollution can be serious. Air pollution may worsen as the economy develops. If the smoke from factory chimneys does not meet environmental standards, it pollutes the air. Also, the increasing number of cars brings further deterioration to the quality of
71、the air. The cigarettes people smoke also contribute to the pollution. Poisonous Substances. When we discard air-conditioners and refrigerators, we release poisonous substances like CFCs, which deplete the ozone layer or create a hole in the ozone layer. When you use aerosol spray on your 备欢迎下载学习必备欢
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73、te a law to forbid the cutting of trees in certain areas. Even when timber is needed for construction, logging should be well planned. In addition to the law, we also need law enforcement personnel who will fine those who fell trees illegally. It is not enough to protect the existing forests. We mus
74、t also plant trees to make new forests. We should also grow various types of trees to ensure bio-diversity. To make the afforestation program successful, the government should award those units and individuals that have made outstanding contributions. 3. If a chemical plant has to dump a poisonous s
75、ubstance into the river, but its closing-down means that many workers will lose their jobs and the local economy will be affected, then what do you propose to do? In my opinion, the first step we can take is to introduce advanced ecological technology to make sure that the sewerage from the plant is
76、 properly treated before it is discharged into the river. Since some company managers are unwilling to spend money treating pollutants, they may dump 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 noxious
77、substances during the night. So it is necessary to set up a watchdog team to supervise the plants sewerage treatment. If the plant fails to meet the ecological standards, we have no choice but to shut it down. After all, human life is more important than anything else. If the workers lose their jobs
78、 because of the close-down, the government can give them subsidies and run training programs so that they can find new jobs in other sectors of the economy. If the local economy is badly hit by the close-down, the central government can consider subsidizing the local government for a certain period
79、of time until the jobless workers are re-employed. 4. Which types of energy should we use: wood, coal, petroleum, water power, nuclear energy or solar energy? Give your reasons. In my opinion, we should try our best to avoid using wood and coal as fuel. The burning of wood creates air pollution. Mor
80、eover, trees cannot be reproduced easily. It takes dozens of years or even hundreds of years for a young tree to grow into a big tree. Similarly, coal burning pollutes the air. It would be even more difficult to reproduce coal. The formation of coal takes thousands of years. Nowadays, people use pet
81、roleum the most. Cars, ships, aircraft and many factories depend on it. It causes less pollution than coal and wood, but it is also 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 non-renewable. To leave en
82、ough resources for future generations, we need sustainable development. We have to use those fossil fuels less and turn to other types of energy such as water power, nuclear energy and solar energy. Unit 08 1. Compare air and rail transport and discuss the advantages and disadvantages. It is obvious
83、 that air transport or air travel is fast. Within hours, a plane can carry passengers and cargo to a place, thousands of miles away. Business people can fly to a distant city, do business there, and fly back on (he same day. A train, on the other hand, goes at a slower speed. It may take you more th
84、an a day to travel to a faraway place in the country. A problem with plane is that it is incapable of transporting large quantities of freight. In this respect the train is superior. The train can carry more goods than the plane and other modes of land transport. 2. Do you prefer to fly business cla
85、ss or economy class? I prefer economy class. Thrift is considered a traditional virtue in Chinese society, and most people do not want to waste money on something that is not absolutely necessary. Some people want to fly business class, for they feel more 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下
86、载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 comfortable in a bigger seat with a better choice of foods and drinks. But I dont think the small benefits are worth the high costs. However, in some cases, for example, when traveling with an important
87、 business partner , I might want to buy business class, or even first class tickets to show my companys financial strength and give him/her confidence in doing business with us. 3 Do you wish to be a flight attendant? Why or why not? First, flight attendants often have ample opportunities to fly to
88、different parts of the country or even of the world. Through their service, flight attendants interact with many passengers. As a result, they tend to develop good interpersonal skills, which will prove to be valuable in the future, even after they transfer to a different job. Last but not least, fl
89、ight attendants are usually well paid. But there are some disadvantages as well. An obvious drawback is that, often, they cannot go back home everyday. This irregular pattern of life makes it difficult for them to stay with their families. Whats more, some passengers can be rude and unpleasant. The
90、most undesirable aspect of their job, however, is the danger of accidents. All the advantages of a flying career disappear in a crash. 4. Many airline companies are lowering fares and 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载
91、学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 making smaller profits. Give some of the possible reasons. Airfare used to be quite high, so the aviation industry was highly profitable. The economic benefits drew more companies into the market, which in turn led to more intense competition. To survive in it, airlines hav
92、e had to cut prices, which means smaller profits. In recent years, fuel has become increasingly expensive, and this has cut further into airline companies profits. With higher salaries for employees, airlines now have only small profit margins. Unit 09 1. Name some Western and Chinese festivals, and
93、 special days that seem to be especially important, and explain why they are important There are a number of Western festivals, such as Christmas, Boxing Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Years Day, New Years Eve, Halloween, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, and Fathers Day. There are also a number of tradition
94、al festivals in China, such as the Spring Festival (or the Chinese New Year), the Lantern Festival the Pure Brightness Festival (or Qingming Festival or the Tomb-Visiting Festival), the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double-Ninth Festival 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备
95、欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 (or the SeniorsDay), etc. Some Western holidays such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day and Valentines Day are also becoming popular in China. In the West, Christmas is obviously the most important festival
96、 since it involves a long holiday, and almost all the people celebrate it. In fact, it has become quite popular in many non-Western countries. In China the Spring Festival is clearly the most important traditional holiday, which lasts three days or more and most Chinese both at home and abroad celeb
97、rate it. 2. Do you mink it is necessary for the Chinese to celebrate Christmas? I think we Chinese should pay more attention to traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Observance of those traditional holidays increases cohesion of
98、the entire nation. If those traditional holidays should disappear, it would be a loss to Chinese culture and to world civilization as well. On the other hand, Christmas is a season for people to be jolly. It is also an occasion for people to express love and other pleasant feelings. When family memb
99、ers get together for a huge dinner, they have a sense of warmth and closeness. When children receive gifts, they are excited, and their happiness is infectious. As the world has become smaller through 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎
100、下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 globalization, Christmas has become more popular in many non-Western countries. 3. Why is Valentines Day more popular in China now compared to it was decades ago? Since love is one of the most fundamental emotions, it certainly deserves a holiday. In fact,
101、love is an eternal theme in novels, dramas and poems. People need a holiday to express their emotions. When people exchange cards and gifts on Valentines Day, they express their affection for others and feel happy. The holiday seems to be especially important to young men and women. Therefore, young
102、 Chinese people have good reason to celebrate Valentines Day. As China is gradually integrating with the rest of the world, why cant we celebrate Valentines Day? Unfortunately, the traditional Chinese Lovers Day, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, is largely neglected now, de
103、spite the interesting story of the meeting between the legendary Cowherd and Girl Weaver . Why hasnt the tradition been revived and made popular among young people? 4. It is sometimes claimed that many festivals have been created just to encourage people to spend money. Do you agree? It is true that
104、 business people are seeking every 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 opportunity to promote sales. So, for holidays, they try to sell cards, flowers and gifts. When people are happy preparing
105、for a festival, they are willing to spend money, and businessmen have taken advantage of their generosity. So, in a sense, many holidays have been commercialized, though we have the right not to buy. But on the other hand, festivals endure mainly because they allow us to express our feelings. When P
106、ilgrims wanted to express their gratitude to God for a good harvest, they created Thanksgiving Day. When people wanted to express their affection for their mothers and lovers, they introduced Mothers Day and Valentines Day. Ancient Chinese had great respect for the elderly, and this might have given
107、 rise to the Double-Ninth Day. Unit 10 1. What advantages and dis advantages does the stock market offer? The stock market has its advantages. When a company is listed on the stock market, it can raise funds, which can be used to promote its development. When many promising companies offer their sha
108、res to the public, a huge amount of money can be collected, which will boost the growth of the national economy. With the development of the economy, the 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 stoc
109、k index will rise, and investors will benefit as well. However, in a bear market most stocks depreciate in value, and many investors lose money. Worse still, some companies make false financial reports to cheat the public. They claim to have made a profit though they have actually lost money. When s
110、hareholders lose money, they become angry or desperate. Ail unhealthy stock market is harmful to the country. 2. Do you find most of the stock investors have made gains or losses? Give reasons for their gains or losses. It is claimed that, of every ten stockholders, one wins, two neither win nor los
111、e, and seven lose. It does seem to me that most investors in the stock market lose money or even lose their shirts. In fact, those who make gains tend to talk a lot about their success, while those who make losses are likely to keep silent. So the actual proportion of losers may be larger than it ap
112、pears to be. The state collects a tax on each trade, and the securities companies charge commissions. After the deduction of those fees, the total amount of the investment becomes smaller . Therefore, the number of winners cannot possibly be greater than the number of losers. Also, some large compan
113、ies and large stockholders can manipulate the stock market to a certain extent. If they win, chances for the numerous small shareholders to gain a profit become slim. 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学
114、习必备 欢迎下载 3. Do you think people should buy a stock when it is rising or falling? It is difficult to give a definite answer to this question. When a stock is rising, many stockholders believe the upward trend will continue, and therefore they buy it in the hope of reaping a profit. Sometimes, they ca
115、n make money this way. But it is possible that the stock will suddenly plunge, and their money will be lost On the other hand, some people prefer to buy a stock that has dropped a great deal, thinking that after it touches the bottom, it may rebound. When the stock rises so much that they can make a
116、 profit, they sell it. This is what people mean when they say, buy low and sell high. But it is easier said than done. More often than not, after you buy a stock that you believe to be cheap, it slumps again, and you lose your money. After all, the market is unpredictable, and you have to take chanc
117、es. 4. Do you think most people today will put their money in banks, the stock market or real estate? Why? It seems to me that most Chinese are traditional, and they like to put their money in the bank if not under the mattress. It is true that bank interest rates are low. However, deposits in banks
118、 are safe. You can be almost one hundred percent sure that you will get the interest specified, small as it is. In the 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备 欢迎下载 1990s, many Chinese entered the stock m
119、arket. But the subsequent bear market, which lasted a number of years, depressed many investors. The real estate market was hot, or rather overheated, in the beginning years of the new century. Then the government published regulations to discourage speculative investment. So perhaps some funds will
120、 pull out of the real estate market and move to the banks and stock market. Generally speaking, I think most Chinese prefer to save their money in banks for guaranteed returns. 备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载学习必备欢迎下载
