新视野大学英语第三版读写教程B3U4Section A 课后练习答案ppt课件.pptx

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1、新视野大学英语读写教程第三版,B3U4 Section A 课后练习答案,Pre-reading activities P92,I Nowadays,travelers arriving at the airport are welcomed by I I tall earthen mounds,the tombs of emperors in Western Han Dynasty,built around the Ist century.2 Thus the year 841 BC marked the beginning of conscious and systematic recor

2、d keeping.3 The beacon tower above the Lishan Mountain,where Huaqing Hot Spring is located,is an eternal reminder of the story of the most expensive smile that caused the disappearance of the dynasty.4 It exhibits over 3,000 historical antiques,the main attractions being the bronze ware,ceramics and

3、 beautiful wall paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs,2 1 In my opinion,there are three reasons why many people like to visit Xian.First,Xian is one of the most ancient cities in China.With so much history within the ground the city lies upon,there are so many historical ruins,museums and cultural r

4、elics.Second,Xian is renowned for its diverse and rich selection of local foods.Finally XIan is easily accessible and frequent flights and trains connect the city with other major cities all around the country.The city has won a reputation all over the world.It has often been said thatIf you have no

5、t been to Xian,you ave not been to China!”,2.I am most interested in visiting the Terracotta Army in Xian.First,I believe it is the most famous tourist attraction that will jump into anyones mind when one is visiting Xian.It is regarded as an admirable miracle of the world.It has been said that goin

6、g to China and not seeing the Terracotta Army is like going to Egypt moved b.g the Pyramids.Second,I am deeply moved by the vivid images of terracotta warriors and horses.They are impressive and reflect the exquisite high technology in Qin Dynasty Viewing Emperor Qin Shi Huang,s terracotta army is c

7、ertainly one of the most memorable parts of any trip to Xian.Finally,it is a symbol of the long history and brilliant culture of China The site was made a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987.,scipts,For 2,000 years,Xian has been a bright pearl along the Silk Road.Emperors of about 13 dynasti

8、e center.Nowadays,travelers arriving at the ampor o chose Xian as their political,cultura aI and econom are welcomed by 11 tall earthen mounds,the tombs of emperors in Western Han Dynasty,built around the first century.This is a place of history.A 20-minute drive west of the airport are the miniatur

9、e Warriors Since 841 BC,China has kept historical records of each year.Thus the year of 841 BC marked beginning of conscious and systematic record keeping.The Western Zhou Dynasty set up their capital here in 1066 BC,followed by the Qin,Western Han,Tang and another nine dynasties,who all made here t

10、he location for their royal palace The beacon tower above the Lishan Mountain where Huaqing Hot Spring is located,is an eternal reminder of the story ofthe most expensive smile that caused the disappearance of the dynasty.,As dynasty after dynasty added their own mark to Xian,numerous palaces,temple

11、s and tombs were built throughout the city and the surrounding countryside.For tourists wanting to get all the historical fragments together and enjoy them in one place,the Shaanxi History Museum is the place to visit.It exhibits over 3,000 historical antiques,the main attractions being the bronze w

12、are,ceramics and beautiful wall paintings from theTang Dynasty tombs,Reading comprehension P99,1.Why do we sometimes still need to travel in this digital age?Because in this digilal age,it is still important to have a handshake at a business luncheon,to eat moms special food on Thanksgiving,or to se

13、e your girlfriend on your 2-year anniversary2.What does the author mean by the rest of the journey,however,can feel like a tedious lesson in the ills of modernity(Para.2)?The author means that the rest of journey is actually very boring.They have to endure and tolerate the terrible experience in the

14、 modern world which brings people convenience as well as tediousness as a result of globalization.Journey is not enjoyable any more.,3.What kind of travel is truly compulsory?Only corporate travel,about 30%of trips over 50 miles,is truly compulsory 4.How do you understand the phrase Paris is Paris i

15、n Paragraph 4?We go to Paris for the sake of its being Paris.We just want to experience the wonders of Paris because of its uniqueness.5.What is the irony when people travel to Paris trying to leave all those troubles behind?Their mind is most likely to solve their most stubborn problems while they

16、are sitting in luxury in a Left Bank Cafe.,6.How does a bit of distance help enhance creativity according to Paragraph 6?Traveling to a new place can make us les controlled by familiar cognitive patterns we used to have.As a result,we can better combine the new with the old in our thinking.7.What do

17、 we need to do to trigger our creativity?We need to try the difference by changing cultures and experiencing the disorienting Iversity of human traditions.8.What will happen to us after travel?Travel will change our mind to some extent which in turn can have effects on everything in our life.,To see

18、 new places and meet new friends.To have a break from the routine life.For business.To visit friends and relatives.,What is the most useful purpose of travel in your opinion?,Critical Thinking P99,2.Do you agree that cultural difference is the biggest barrier in travel?,Yes,I agree.Cultural differen

19、ce poses a huge problem to travel.If we dont know the language,the customs,and history of the place we are visiting,we will face many embarrassing problems in communicating with the local people and may even violate the taboos in another culture without being aware of it.Im afraid not.Cultural diffe

20、rence is not a problem at all.On the contrary,it can serve as a stimulus to enable us to be more curious about this world and gain a deeper understanding of other cultures as well as our own culture.,Critical Thinking P99,I think travel can affect our personalities.In most situations,peoples persona

21、lities will be more or less changed when travel comes to an end,just as the green and luxuriant plants after a rain.We can see such differences from peoples lively appearance,relaxed spiritual state,cheerful ways of talking,walking,and even smiling.,3.Can travel affect our personalities?If so,how?,T

22、o be continued,Critical Thinking P99,No,I dont think travel can have an effect on our personality.Personality is our whole character and nature and is greatly affected by the environment in which we live.Personality is relatively stable.Maybe during a travel,our personality may change a little since

23、 we are in a different environment,but this change is temporary and shouldnt last long.When we come back,we are still in the old environment.Obviously,our personality will regain its old traits just in a couple of days or weeks.,3.Can travel affect our personalities?If so,how?,Critical Thinking P99,

24、Words in use P99,1 compulsory 2 contemplate 3 imprisoned 4 globalize 5 offset 6 groan 7 stubborn 8 cluster 9 ambiguity 10 consoled,Word building P101,Words learned New words formed-ablerespect respectablenegotiate negotiabledistinguish distinguishableavailable availattribute attributableprofit profi

25、tablerenew renewable,Word building P101,Words learned New words formed-izememory memorizeauthor authorizevisual visualizestable stabilizesocial socialize,Word building P101,l profitable 2 renewable 3 authorized 4 negotiable 5 visualize 6 socialize7 attributable 8 respectable 9 avail 10 stabilize 11

26、distinguishable 12 memorize,Banked cloze P102,1-5:EMKIF 6-10:ACHLN,Expressions in use p102,l settle for 2 more often than not 3 mingled with 4 traded for5 was saturated with 6 are open to 7 endowed with 8 make up for,Structured writing P105,Many parents set unreasonable expectations for their kids.C

27、onflicts occur when their children fail to reach their expectations.But why do parents rend to expect so much from their children?The harsh reality may be one reason for the high expectations.We can see such logic behind parents expectations:If their children can study hard,then they will be admitte

28、d to key universities,and then they will be much more competitive in job hunting arter graduation.,The peer pressure is also a contributing factor.Parents tend to compare their kids to other kids in terms of academic performance.Parents consider it a shame if their children always lag behind other c

29、hildren.So it is often the case that parents spare no efforts to send their children to expensive training centers.Parents love for their kids provides another explanation for their burning desire to see the best of their kids.Parents will be proud if their children make great achievements.But somet

30、imes such love becomes a heavy burden on their kids.,Structured writing P105,The harsh reality,peer pressure and parents love all account for the unreasonable expectations for the kids.To set reasonable expectations for the kids is not easy,but is worth trying;after all,parents don t want the heavy

31、pressure to crush their children,Structured writing P105,翻译原文 P106,Venice is the worlds famous island city in northern Italy.Founded in the 5th century,Venice became a major maritime power in the 10th century.In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance,Venice was a major center for commerce and trade,and

32、 became an extremely wealthy European city,a leader in political and economic affairs.After several hundred years in power,Venice began to decline in the 15th century.Nowadays,it is regarded as one of the worlds most beautiful cities and one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.Ve

33、nice has a rich and diverse architectural style,the most famous of which is the Gothic style.Venice is also known for several important artistic movements in history,especially the Renaissance period.The influence of Venice on the development of architecture and arts has been considerable.Today,it i

34、s still playing an important role in contemporary arts and popular cultures.In 1987,Venice was listed as a World Heritage Site.In March 1980,Venice became a sister city of Chinas Suzhou City.,Venice is the worlds famous island city in northern Italy.威尼斯是意大利北部一座世界闻名的岛城。Founded in the 5th century,Veni

35、ce became a major maritime power in the 10th century.威尼斯建立于公元5世纪，在公元10世纪时成为一支重要的海上力量。In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance,Venice was a major center for commerce and trade,and became an extremely wealthy European city,a leader in political and economic affairs.在中世纪和文艺复兴时期，威尼斯曾是重要的商贸中心，是当时欧洲极为富裕的城市，

36、在政治和经济事务中居领导地位。,After several hundred years in power,Venice began to decline in the 15th century.几百年的兴盛之后，威尼斯在15世纪开始衰落。Nowadays,it is regarded as one of the worlds most beautiful cities and one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.如今，威尼斯被公认为是全世界最美的城市之一，也是全世界最重要的旅游胜地之一。Venice has a

37、 rich and diverse architectural style,the most famous of which is the Gothic style.威尼斯的建筑风格丰富多样，其中最出名的是哥特式风格。Venice is also known for several important artistic movements in history,especially the Renaissance period.威尼斯还因历史上的几次重要的艺术运动而闻名，特别是文艺复兴时期。,The influence of Venice on the development of archi

38、tecture and arts has been considerable.威尼斯对建筑和艺术的发展影响巨大。Today,it is still playing an important role in contemporary arts and popular cultures.至今，威尼斯仍对现代艺术和流行文化的发展起着重要作用。In 1987,Venice was listed as a World Heritage Site.1987年，威尼斯被列入世界遗产名录。In March 1980,Venice became a sister city of Chinas Suzhou Ci

39、ty.1980年3月，威尼斯与中国苏州结为“友好城市”。,参考译文,威尼斯是意大利北部一座世界闻名的岛城。威尼斯建立于公元5世纪，在公元10世纪时成为一支重要的海上力量。在中世纪和文艺复兴时期，威尼斯曾是重要的商贸中心，是当时欧洲极为富裕的城市，在政治和经济事务中居领导地位。几百年的兴盛之后，威尼斯在15世纪开始衰落。如今，威尼斯被公认为是全世界最美的城市之一，也是全世界最重要的旅游胜地之一。威尼斯的建筑风格丰富多样，其中最出名的是哥特式风格。威尼斯还因历史上的几次重要的艺术运动而闻名，特别是文艺复兴时期。威尼斯对建筑和艺术的发展影响巨大。至今，威尼斯仍对现代艺术和流行文化的发展起着重要作用。

40、1987年，威尼斯被列入世界遗产名录。1980年3月，威尼斯与中国苏州结为“友好城市”。,丽江地处云南省西北部，境内多山。丽江古城坐落在玉龙雪山脚下，是一座风景秀丽的历史文化名城，也是我国保存完好的少数民族古城之一。丽江古城始建于南宋，距今约有800年的历史。丽江不仅历史悠久，而且民族众多，少数民族人口占全区人口的半数以上。随着丽江旅游业的发展，到丽江古城观光游览的中外游客日益增多。1997年12月，丽江古城申报世界文化遗产获得成功，填补了中国在世界文化遗产中无历史文化名城的空白。,翻译原文 P106,丽江地处云南省西北部，境内多山。Lijiang is a mountainous city

41、in northwest Yunnan Province.丽江古城坐落在玉龙雪山脚下，是一座风景秀丽的历史文化名城，也是我国保存完好的少数民族古城之一。The old town of Lijiang,located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,is a town of scenic beauty and known for its history and culture.Its also a well-preserved old town with features of ethnic minorities.,丽江古城始建于南宋，距今约有8

42、00年的历史。The construction work of the old town was started from the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years from now.丽江不仅历史悠久，而且民族众多，少数民族人口占全区人口的半数以上。Not only does Lijiang boast a long history,but also it boasts many ethnic minorities who make up over a half of the total population in the region.随着丽江旅游业

43、的发展，到丽江古城观光游览的中外游客日益增多。With the booming of Lijiang tourism,the old town of Lijiang is receiving a growing number of tourists from home and abroad.,1997年12月，丽江古城申报世界文化遗产获得成功，填补了中国在世界文化遗产中无历史文化名城的空白。In December 1997,the old town succeeded in applying to be named a World Cultural Heritage Site,filling

44、the gap of lacking a noted historical and cultural city in China on the World Cultural Heritage List.,参考译文,Lijiang is a mountainous city in northwest Yunnan Province.The old town of Lijiang,located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain,is a town of scenic beauty and known for its history and cult

45、ure.Its also a well-preserved old town with features of ethnic minorities.The construction work of the old town was started from the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years from now.Not only does Lijiang boast a long history,but also it boasts many ethnic minorities who make up over a half of the tota

46、l population in the region.With the booming of Lijiang tourism,the old town of Lijiang is receiving a growing number of tourists from home and abroad.In December 1997,the old town succeeded in applying to be named a World Cultural Heritage Site,filling the gap of lacking a noted historical and cultural city in China on the World Cultural Heritage List.,