新核心大学英语读写教程基础版课后练习Unit8.ppt

Unit 8 Globalization,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,5.to cease to employ(a worker)often temporarily(B)=6.the condition of being successful or thriving;especially economic well-being(B)=7.to cause to move faster(C)=8.in the same manner,form,or degree(C)=9.a general and progressive increase in prices(C)=10.at an earlier time(D)=11.the act of combining into an integral whole(E)=12.an extremely powerful nation(F)=13.the relative size,extent,or degree of something(F)=14.a government tax on imports or exports(G)=,lay off,_,prosperity,_,accelerate,_,alike,_,inflation,_,formerly,_,integration,_,superpower,_,scale,_,tariff,_,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,15.any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective(G)=16.having divisions in more than two countries(H)=17.to follow the tracks or traces of(H)=18.obtaining goods or services from an outside supplier(H)=19.on or from the inside(J)=20.a list of employees and their salaries(J)=,barrier,_,multinational,_,track,_,outsourcing,_,internally,_,payroll,_,Task 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details in the Text,Task,1.Answer the following questions with information from the passage.1)What is globalization in economic terms?2)What has been the engine of globalization?,In economic terms,globalization refers to the growing economic integration of the world,as trade,investment and money increasingly cross international borders.,_,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,Trade has been the engine of globalization.,_,3)Why is globalization even harder to track now?Can you illustrate that with one example?4)Why are many service sector jobs now under threat from globalization?,Because one-third of all trade is within companies,for example Toyota shipping car parts from Japan to the US for final assembly.,_,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,Many service sector jobs are now under threat from outsourcing and offshoring,as global companies try to save money by shifting many functions that were once done internally.,_ _,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,2.Write a brief summary of the text based on your answers to the above questions.,Guess the meaning of the following words from context.The letter in parentheses refers to the paragraph in which the word can be found.Choose which meaning best fits the word.,Task 1 Guessing Meaning from Context,Task,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,e,_,d,_,a,_,c,_,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,a,_,e,_,g,_,c,_,f,_,h,_,b,_,Unit 8 Part II Main Reading,a,_,g,_,h,_,b,_,i,_,e,_,d,_,f,_,Task 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details of the Text.,Task,1.Answer the following questions with information from the passage.,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,1)What does the author mean by saying“The world is being flattened”?,The flattening of the world means we are now connecting all the knowledge centers on the planettogether into a single global network which has the possibility of bring in an amazing era of prosperityand innovation.,_,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,2)In 2000,we entered the third era of globalization.What is this era being driven by?3)One example of the flattening of the world is the shift from manual labor to skilled labor moving overseas.Why are companies making this move?,This era is being driven by non-Western,non-white countries such as China and India.,_,Companies are making this move because not only are they able to save millions on the lower costs,but they are getting a better quality of worker.,_,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,4)Why can companies in the U.S.get a better quality of worker in other countries?,Homesourcing means moving jobs from the office to the home.Employers say it increases productivity by measurable standards.,_,5)What is homesourcing?What are the benefits of homesourcing to employers?,Low-wage,low-prestige jobs in the U.S.are considered high-wage and high-prestige jobs in developed countries,which thus can attract well-educated people.,_,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,2)How does the author illustrate his viewpoint that globalization is having a positive effect on the U.S.?A.The computers in all of these foreign companies are running Windows,chips are from Intel,phones are from Lucent,air conditioning from Carrier and bottled water from Coke.B.American exports to India alone doubled from 1990 to 2003.C.The cycle of production for these items requires a critical mass and product cycle that only America has to offer.D.All of the above.,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,3)Which of the following contributes to the job change affecting the flat world?A.Outsourcing.B.Homesourcing.C.Both outsourcing and homesourcing.D.Neither outsourcing nor homesourcing.4)Which call center will probably take care of your order if you go through the drive-in at the McDonalds in Cape Girardeau,Missouri?A.One call center in Colorado Springs.B.One call center in India.C.One call center in Cape Girardeau,Missouri.D.One call center in China.,Unit 8 Part II Related Reading,5)What is the authors attitude towards the challenge of the flat world?A.Uneasy.B.Overconfident.C.Negative.D.Positive.,1.Read the words and expressions in the pool until you can pronounce them correctly,spell them correctly,and use them correctly in communication.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,2.Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Main Reading given below.Change the form where necessary.,1)Lack of confidence is the biggest to most English learners.2)In the last 20 years Korea has been into an advanced industrial power.3)The economic has created many job opportunities.4)The new agreement raised hopes for and harmony.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,barrier,_,transformed,_,boom,_,prosperity,_,5)The police used dogs to the criminal.6)Hes in business on a small.7)Our country should the economic growth.8)Many companies have operations in this area.9)We now enjoy these comforts which we had only heard of.10)Our way of life has changed over the last ten years.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,track,_,scale,_,accelerate,_,multinational,_,formerly,_,dramatically,_,3.Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Related Reading in the vocabulary pool.Change the form where necessary.,1)Violent films have(不良的)effect on preschool children.2)I think we can safely(推断)that interest rates will go up again soon.3)The flexible working hours have greatly improved(效率)in our company.4)A brave man never(退缩)from challenges.5)We need an immediate decision on this(紧迫的)issue.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,negative,_,assume,_,efficiency,_,shrink,_,critical,_,6)The factory has been(转移)to an eastern location,due to environmental concerns.7)As financial crisis hurt businesses,more lay-offs seemed(不可避免的).8)There is keen(竞争)between the two car manufacturers.9)Theres been a(显著的)improvement in his work.10)The reporter is(进行)a survey of public attitudes at the moment.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,transferred,_,inevitable,_,competition,_,measurable,_,conducting,_,4.Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese given in the brackets.,1)(由于飞行员罢工)，all flights have had to be cancelled.2)The report was(由于片面报道受到责备).3)Inflation is(对经济产生着深刻的影响).4)(既然我们互相了解了)，we can do some group work.5)Can I(通过电话点餐)？,As a result of the pilots strike,_,Unit 8 Part IV Task 1,blamed for one-sided story,_,having a profound effect on economy,_,Now that we know each other,_,place my order by phone,_,Task 2 Practicing Sentence Patterns,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,1.Study the sentence patterns in the pool until you can memorize them and use them properly in communication.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Simulated Reproduction:Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him,and to let him know that you trust him.Simulated Translation:几乎没有什么地方比我的家乡更加美丽。,2.Translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.,Model 1:Few places in the world have seen the dramatic effects of globalization more than Bangalore,the Silicon Valley of India,which is experiencing an unprecedented IT boom that is transforming the prospects of the Indian economy.,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Few places are more beautiful than my hometown.,_,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Simulated Reproduction:Since these measures took effect in 2005,we have seen dramatic increases in sales.Simulated Translation:从上世纪90年代起，中国在进出口方面增长迅猛。,Model 2:Those countries which have managed to increase their role in the world trading system by targeting exports to rich countriessuch as Japan,Koreaand now Chinahave seen dramatic increases in their standard of living.,China has seen dramatic increase in imports and exports since 1990s.,_,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Simulated Reproduction:While many of us have some knowledge that a well-balanced diet and exercises are keeping us fit,few of us are really aware of the truth.Simulated Translation:虽然很多人知道增加词汇量对英语学习很重要，但是很少有人真正了解事实。,Model 3:While many of us had some knowledge that outsourcing,trade agreements and technology were changing the world,few of us were really aware of the truth.,While many of us have some knowledge that it is important to widen our vocabulary for English learning,few of us are really aware of the truth.,_,Simulated Reproduction:The nurses are on a strike because not only do they want a pay increase,but they want reduced hours as well.Simulated Translation:新游戏更受欢迎，因为它不仅更便宜，而且更有趣。,Model 4:Companies are making this move because not only are they able to save millions on the lower costs,but they are getting a better quality of worker.,The new game is more popular because not only is it cheaper,but it is more interesting.,_,Unit 8 Part IV Task 2,Part V Writing Strategy,Writing a Definition Paragraph,Practice,Writing Strategy,Writing a Definition Paragraph,Unit 8 Part V,1.Read the following paragraphs and underline the words and structures of a definition paragraph.,Practice,Unit 8 Part V,Unit 8 Part V,Websters II New Riverside University Dictionary defines mothers day as“A day for honoring mothers and motherhood,observed annually on the second Sunday in May.”Actually,mothers day is a celebration,but it is much more too.For the family,it is not a normal day,busy with chores and work around the house,and empty of excitement.It is a day when children get up earlier than usual,and excitedly try to keep their plans for celebration secret from their mothers.It is a day when mothers pretend not to hear the kids excitement and preparations,and show absolute surprise when they,smiling and parading down the hall,carefully and awkwardly bring orange juice and overdone toast for her breakfast in bed,as a sign of love.,Unit 8 Part V,Mothers Day is a day for remembering-a happy day for people who warmly think of their mothers,a sad day for those who no longer have them,and a day for mostof the world to celebrate a very special member of the family-the mother.It is a day when kids and adults buy all kinds of gifts for their special women-from jewelry to food,to cards and flowers,and restaurants are full of families trying to give their mothers a day off from the kitchen.,2.Choose one of the following topics and write a paragraph with the skills you have learned about definition.,Practice,Unit 8 Part V,Fathers Day SARS DINK X-sports American English,