新时代外语 (pointhouse.cn)
Unit One
upcoming highlight participation manage announcement
accessible budget assignment outline commuter
able to be reached or entered
a person who travels some distance to work regularly
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their studies or a job
a formal public statement about a fact or intention
a financial plan that lists expected expenses and incomes
to succeed in doing or dealing with something
the action of taking part in something
an event happening soon
a description of the main facts, ideas, or items
to bring notice or weight to something
dialogues and monologues
money management
lose track of your budget
create and follow a budget
make all the difference
the teacher's announcement to a class on their first day
In my class, participation is a large part of your mark. I expect each and every one of you to come to class having read the material and be ready to discuss it. The best way to handle this course is to really think for yourselves. I want to hear your opinions. I’m interested in what ideas you can come up with and discussions we will have.
the arts library Vs the science library
you are comfortable with the material
make it crystal clear that
plan on doing sth. 打算做某事
plan to do 和plan on doing 的意思都为“打算,计划做某事”,但是plan on doing 比plan to do多了一层“希望做某事”的意思。
I am planning on studying the sciences.自然科学学科
Read the short passage excerpted from Report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Then listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
From this day forward, the 1. _cenctral task________ of the Communist Party of China will be to lead the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in a concerted effort to realize the Second Centenary Goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects and to advance the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization.
A nation will prosper only when its2. __young people________ thrive. China’s young people of today are living in a remarkable time. They have an incomparably broad stage on which to display their full talents, and they have incomparably bright prospects of realizing their dreams.
All of us in the Party should regard our work concerning young people as a matter of strategic significance. We will equip young people with 3._____the Party’s theories__________, inspire them with the Party’s original aspiration and founding mission, and become their confidants, advocates, and guides for the future.
Young people: You should steadfastly 4. _____follow the Party_______ and its guidance, aim high but stay grounded, and dare to think big and take action but make sure you can deliver. You should strive to be the new era’s great young generation, a generation with ideals, a sense of responsibility, grit, and dedication. As you endeavor to build China into a(n) 5. ___modern socialist country in all respects, your youth and vitality will bloom in full splendor.
从今天起,中国共产党将带领全国各族人民齐心协力,实现第二个百年奋斗目标,把中国建设成为一个全面现代化的社会主义强国,并通过中国式现代化推进中华民族的全面复兴。
一个国家只有当其青年繁荣昌盛时,才能繁荣昌盛。今天的中国青年生活在一个非凡的时代。他们有一个无比广阔的舞台来展示他们的全部才华,他们有无比光明的前景来实现他们的梦想。
我们党内的所有人都应该把青年工作视为一项战略性任务。我们将用党的理论武装青年,用党的初心和使命激励他们,成为他们的知心人、支持者和未来的引路人。
青年们:你们要坚定不移地跟随党的领导,志存高远但脚踏实地,敢于有大想法并付诸行动,但要确保能够实现。你们应该努力成为新时代的伟大青年一代,一个有理想、有责任感、有毅力和奉献精神的一代。当你们努力把中国建设成为一个全面现代化的社会主义强国时,你们的青春和活力将绽放出最绚丽的光彩。
B1PartIV
News report 1
A recently published study shows to what extent climate fear has taken hold in younger generations. Among the 10,000 16-to-25-year-olds surveyed in ten countries, almost 70% said they were either extremely worried or very worried about climate change. This number was even higher on average in developing countries in the global South that are expected to be most affected by climate change–related destruction. In the Philippines, a high of 84% of youths were extremely or very worried,
ollowed by 78% in India and 77% in Brazil. In Nigeria, 51% of young people worried a great deal, closer to the result in the UK or Australia. Intense worry was lowest in the US out of the ten countries at 46%—still affecting almost half of those between the ages of 16 and 25.
一项最近发布的研究显示,气候恐惧在年轻一代中已经达到了何种程度。在对十个国家的10,000名16至25岁年轻人进行的调查中,近70%的人表示他们对气候变化感到非常担忧或极度担忧。在全球南方的发展中国家,这一比例平均更高,因为这些国家预计将受到气候变化相关破坏的最大影响。在菲律宾,高达84%的年轻人表示非常担忧或极度担忧,其次是印度的78%和巴西的77%。在尼日利亚,51%的年轻人非常担忧,这一比例接近英国或澳大利亚的结果。在十个国家中,美国的强烈担忧比例最低,为46%——这仍然影响了近一半的16至25岁年轻人。
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
According to the study, in which part of the world is concern about
“全球南方” Global South
国家主席习近平日前复信非洲50国学者,鼓励他们继续为构建高水平中非命运共同体、维护“全球南方”共同利益提供智力支持。
Chinese President Xi Jinping encouraged African scholars to continue to provide intellectual support for building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and safeguarding the common interests of the Global South. Xi made the remarks in reply to a joint letter from scholars from 50 African countries.
【知识点】
“全球南方”是新兴市场国家和发展中国家的集合体。“全球南方”既有地理属性,也有政治属性。从地理上看,发达国家主要分布在北半球北部,发展中国家主要分布在北半球南部和南半球。因此,国际社会习惯把发达国家称为“北方国家”,把发展中国家称为“南方国家”。从政治属性上看,上世纪五六十年代,一些摆脱殖民枷锁走上独立发展道路的国家开始使用“南方”概念来表明发展中国家与工业化国家代表的“北方”之间存在系统性不平等,“全球南方”则是“南方”这一概念的拓展延伸。
“全球南方”是一个包含了多样化的价值观念、文化传统、发展水平以及多元化利益诉求的国家群体。各国有着诸多共性,他们大多是从殖民主义的历史泥淖中走出来的,经历千辛万苦,付出巨大牺牲,获得了民族独立,不断探索符合自身国情的发展道路。
https://language.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202409/05/WS66d95671a3108f29c1fca5a2.html
中非命运共同体
China-Africa community with a shared future
Jobs Available at the Start of the Year
3。 A. More jobs are available.
B. Employers are more willing to get into contact.
C. Entering a less competitive job market.
D. Interest rates fall during the new year.
4. A. Cost of tuition is cheaper than starting in September.
B. Smaller classes and more contact with the teacher.
C. Staying focused because the weather is worse.
D. Entering college is competitive.
More students are starting degrees in January to gain an advantage in the job market.
They have seen a rise in students applying for courses starting in the new year, rather than September. A battle for jobs就业竞争 is partly driving the rise in interest.
Some students choose to start in January. They can finish their courses at a different time, increasing their chances of entering a less competitive job market.
By starting in January, there are multiple benefits. There are smaller class sizes and more contact time with teachers.
James Seymour, director of admissions "招生主任" 或 "招生主管at Duke College杜克学院, said, “Our students are competing against a much smaller group. Everyone else is coming out in June or July. Students tell us that graduate employers are ready to recruit during the winter period.”
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. What is the advantage of graduating in the winter?
4. What is the advantage of starting degrees in January?
gain an advantage in the job market.在就业市场中获得优势
越来越多的学生选择在一月份开始学位课程,以在就业市场中获得优势。
他们注意到申请在新年而不是九月份开始课程的学生数量有所增加。就业竞争部分推动了这种兴趣的上升。
一些学生选择在一月份开始课程。他们可以在不同的时间完成课程,从而增加进入竞争较小的就业市场的机会。
通过在一月份开始课程,有多种好处。班级规模较小,与教师的接触时间更多。
杜克学院的招生主任詹姆斯·西摩尔表示:“我们的学生竞争的群体要小得多。其他人都是在六月或七月毕业。学生们告诉我们,毕业生雇主在冬季期间准备招聘。”
10-Year-Old Recognized for Volunteer Work
5.A Food. B. Clothing. C. Books. D. Toys.
6. A. To give them information about how to stay healthy during the pandemic.
B. To allow them to communicate with each other safely during the pandemic.
C. To help them practice writing while they were away from school.
D. To invite them to her house.
7. A. At the local library. B. At her school.
C. At the local community centre. D. At her driveway.
Yesterday, the city marked National Volunteer Week with its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards.
This year’s Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recipient is Emma Peraza. At 10 years old, she has already organized several food drives(运动) and arranged ways for her peers to stay close.
At the beginning of the pandemic, Emma began writing letters and leaving them in mailboxes for children in her neighbourhood, offering a fun and safe way to keep in touch. In 2020, she organized her first food drive, passing out letters and hosting a donation day. Her efforts resulted in the
collection of over 600 pounds of food. She did the same in 2021, setting up a receiving section at the end of her driveway. Emma spent hours in the cold greeting friends and neighbours that dropped off(send) donations, collecting almost 1,000 pounds of food.
昨天,该市通过年度志愿者表彰奖庆祝了全国志愿者周。
今年的年度青年志愿者奖得主是艾玛·佩拉扎。年仅10岁的她已经组织了几次食品募捐活动,并安排了同龄人保持联系的方式。
在疫情初期,艾玛开始写信并将其放在邻居孩子们的邮箱里,提供了一种有趣且安全的保持联系的方式。2020年,她组织了第一次食品募捐活动,分发信件并举办捐赠日。她的努力结果是收集了超过600磅的食品。2021年,她再次进行了同样的活动,在她家车道的尽头设置了一个接收区。艾玛在寒冷中花费了数小时迎接前来捐赠的朋友和邻居,收集了近1000磅的食品。
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. What did Emma collect during the donation drives that she organized?
6. Why did Emma send letters to children in her neighbourhood?
7. Where did people drop off items during the donation drive that Emma held in 2021?
Section B Long Conversations
College Timetable Selection
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8.A. So many options to pick from.
B. The classes are longer.
C. So many more students in each class.
D. The timetables were easy to understand.
9. A. How to sign up for their school.
B. How to plan their timetables for their school term.
C. How to research what school to go to.
D. How to fix an incorrect schedule.
10 A. Get organized by creating a list.
B. Get organized by creating maps.
C. Get organized by reading as much as they can.
D. Keep trying to create the perfect timetable.
11. A. It calms the mind.
B. It lets you see everything.
C. It makes the choices clearer.
D. It simplifies the problem.
12.A. It costs more the longer you wait.
B. They need to plan for the term.
C. The deadline is fast approaching.
D. The parents are waiting for an answer.
13. A. The community spirit.
B. Quiet place to study.
C. The cost.
D. Feeling comfortable.
W: Have you finished making your schedule for this term?
M: Not yet, but I’m nearly done. It is so complicated to work it out.
W: I’m finding it hard to figure out exactly what I need to take.
M: It’s very different from high school. I’m not used to having so much choice!
W: Exactly! In high school, our classes are mostly chosen for us.
M: Yes, the classes are mainly required. We only need to pick a couple of classes, which makes it much easier.
W: We are adults now, so we get to pick and choose for ourselves.
M: But if we pick incorrectly, we risk taking a coursethat we do not need.
W: Now, I’m trying to work through exactly which courses I need to be able to get into the program I want.现在,我正在努力确定我需要哪些课程才能进入我想要的项目。
M: Organization can really help. Try breaking it down into a list. The classes you need and the ones you want to take. That way you can create a clearer picture of what your choices are.
W: That’s a great idea! Being able to see it all in one place would be helpful.
M: It is. Then you work through when and where the classes are and organize your timetable around that.
W: Do you recommend creating more than one?
M: Definitely. You do not want to risk messing up your plan for the term because you did not get into the class you wanted. (mess up 把...弄糟,胡乱地做)
W: That would be really stressful! Any more tips or ideas?
M: Make sure to do your research. And you can always talk to the guidance counselor学校辅导员" 或 "学生辅导员" if you’re confused about anything.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. How is college different from high school?
9. What are the man and woman trying to figure out?
10. What did the man recommend?
11. Why is organizing a list helpful?
Conversation 2
12.A. It costs more the longer you wait.
B. They need to plan for the term.
C. The deadline is fast approaching.
D. The parents are waiting for an answer.
13. A. The community spirit.
B. Quiet place to study.
C. The cost.
D. Feeling comfortable.
14.A. It is personal and cheap.
B. It is private and quiet.
C. It is cheap and familiar.
D. It is comfortable and quiet.
15. A. Discussing it with their parents.
B. Comparing needs against wants.
C. Visiting the campus.
D. Talking to friends.
W: I cannot believe we are making the big jump to college踏入大学的重大飞跃!
M: I know! And it is great that we got into the same program at the same school!
W: Are you ready for it?
M: Mostly, but I have not decided if I want to live on campus or not.
W: Well, you’d better hurry. The deadline for getting into a dorm is coming up fast.
M: Have you decide
W: I will most likely be staying at home and traveling to school. What about you?
M: I also live pretty close to campus, but I do not want to miss out on the dormitory experience.
W: I can understand that. Have you tried weighing the options?
M: Living on campus would be more expensive. I would have to pay for food and rent.
W: That would not happen at home, but then you do need to think about
transportation and time.
M: Right. Time would be a factor when it comes to not living in a dorm. There is also the issue of possibly missing out on the community spirit of staying on campus.错过了住校生活的社区氛围
W: Yes, but you would likely study better at home. It is comfortable and quiet.
M: Very true. See how difficult this choice is?
W: I totally get it. Have you discussed this with your parents?
M: Yes, they said they would prefer if I stayed home, but they will help me if I want to move into the dorms.
W: Take some time to balance your needs with your wants(想望的东西)平衡你的需求和欲望. That should help you make your decision.
M: Thanks for letting me talk this out把这件事说出来. Either way, I’m excited for college to begin!
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. Why is there a rush to decide whether they will live on campus or not?
13. What is the main concern of not living on campus?
14. Why would home be a better place to study, according to the woman?
15. What will help them to make the final decision?
End of Term: Time for Finals
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.A. It is the end of the school year.
B. There are many things to get done.
C. There are no breaks.
D. Time is running out.
17. A. Commitment. B. Detail. C. Time. D. Breaks.
18. A. Working on only one assignment at a time.
B. Staying focused on the task.
C. Ignoring the situation.
D. Taking breaks.
It is a student's favorite time of year: finals. Every student is locked away trying to learn a term’s worth of knowledge as quickly as they can. The libraries are full of whispered voices and the sound of pages turned.
Q16: Finals can be a stressful time. It can be difficult to balance everything that needs to get done. Try not to fall into a panic. As long as you have studied, you can make the grade. Balancing assignments, quizzes, papers, and studying can be hard to manage. However, organization can help with that.
Getting organized looks different for everyone. It can be achieved by using an agenda, schedule, or a monthly planner. It can be incredibly detailed or just a rough outline. Q17:No matter which way you choose to organize your time, the most important thing is that you stick with it. You must commit to following your timetable, if you want to reach your goals. The key is to figure out what works best for you. By applying some form of organization, students have a much easier time of handling such a stressful time.
Q18:Do not forget to take breaks. Try not to let your life be completely taken over by your studies. Get some fresh air, go for a walk, meet up with friends. It will help to lighten your mood.
Stay focused, stay on track. Remember that there is an end in sight, so put your head and heart into it. When finals are over, your grades will thank you.
locked sb/sth away=lock sb/sth up to put sb in prison 把某人关进监狱
make the grade:to reach the necessary standard to succeed 达到必要标准,符合要求,成功
fall into a panic.
meet up with friends. to meet sb by arrangements (按照安排)见面,会面
commit to(keep to 承诺,保证) following your timetable(时刻表,时间表)承诺遵循你的时间表
lighten your mood放松心情
stay on track保持在正轨上
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. Why are finals a stressful time?
17. What is the most important thing in organizing your time?
18. What can help to make finals less stressful?
这是学生们一年中最喜欢的时间:期末考试。每个学生都闭门不出,尽可能快地学习一个学期的知识。图书馆里充满了低声细语和翻书的声音。
期末考试可能是一个压力很大的时期。平衡所有需要完成的事情可能会很困难。尽量不要陷入恐慌。只要你认真学习了,你就能取得好成绩。平衡作业、小测验、论文和学习可能很难管理。然而,组织可以帮助解决这个问题。
每个人的组织方式都不同。可以通过使用日程表、时间表或月计划来实现。它可以非常详细,也可以只是一个粗略的轮廓。无论你选择哪种方式来组织你的时间,最重要的是坚持下去。如果你想实现你的目标,你必须承诺遵循你的时间表。关键是找出最适合你的方法。通过应用某种形式的组织,学生们在处理这样一个压力大的时期时会轻松得多。
不要忘记休息。尽量不要让你的生活完全被学习占据。呼吸新鲜空气,散步,和朋友见面。这会帮助你放松心情。
保持专注,保持在正轨上。记住,终点就在眼前,所以全心全意投入。当期末考试结束时,你的成绩会感谢你。
Passage 2 Surviving College
19A. It keeps students busy.
B. It is useful for revision and preparation for exams.
C. Notes are graded.
D. It saves students from memorizing key points.
20 A Seminars and tutorials require discussion while lectures require less talking.
B. There is no difference in how a student should participate in class.
C. Lectures require discussion while seminars and tutorials do not.
D. Participation depends on the type of the teacher not that of the class.
21 A. Talk as much as you can.
B. Listen quietly.
C. Ask questions and speak up.
D. Talk to other students.
College is a challenging time in a student’s life. It can be tough at first. It will not be easy and you must work hard. However, the journey is worth the effort you put in. What follows are a couple of tips to make your college experience as smooth as possible.
Be ready to take notes. No matter how good you may believe your memory to be, taking notes can make or break your grade. They can be great tools for highlighting and summarizing the important points. Q 19: This is very useful for revising and preparing for tests or exams. Notes are a goldmine of ideas when it comes to working on an assignment.
Come to class ready to learn. If you are not prepared, you will not succeed. Classes in college are longer than you are used to in high school. They demand a higher level of focus and attention to detail. Taking part can look different depending on the class as well.Q20 If it is a lecture, there will be less talking. Yet, if you are in a seminar or a tutorial, discussion is required.
Q21 Speaking up and asking questions is encouraged. If you have a question, it is highly likely that someone else will too. And just as importantly: listen. This does not only apply to the teacher. In college, you can learn nearly as much from your classmates as you can from a textbook or a teacher. You can help one another study, edit work, or discuss topics and ideas.
大学是学生生活中充满挑战的时期。一开始可能会很艰难。这不会容易,你必须努力。然而,这段旅程值得你付出的努力。以下是一些让你的大学经历尽可能顺利的建议。
准备好记笔记。无论你认为自己的记忆力有多好,记笔记都可能决定你的成绩。笔记是突出和总结重要点的极好工具。这对于复习和准备测试或考试非常有用。在完成作业时,笔记也是一个创意的宝库。
上课时要做好学习的准备。如果你没有准备好,你就不会成功。大学的课程比你在高中时习惯的要长。它们需要更高水平的专注和细节关注。参与课堂的方式也会因课程而异。如果是讲座,交流会较少。然而,如果你在研讨会或辅导课上,讨论是必需的。
鼓励发言和提问。如果你有问题,很可能其他人也有。同样重要的是:倾听。这不仅适用于老师。在大学里,你可以从同学那里学到的东西几乎和从教科书或老师那里学到的一样多。你们可以互相帮助学习、编辑作业或讨论话题和想法。
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. Why is note-taking important, according to the passage?
20. What is true about the requirement of students’ participation in class?
21. How can students participate in class?
Passage 3 Students Suffering from Homesickness
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22 A. Missing travelling when back at home.
B. Being sick of things that are familiar and comfortable.
C. Missing things that are familiar and comfortable when far away.
D. Not adjusting to a new place correctly.
23. A. They help students to find new things to do.
B. They prevent students from repeating themselves.
C. They help students to grow into young adults.
D. They help students to move away from their parents.
24 A. Be friendlier with other students.
B. Join clubs and other student organizations.
C. Go to every event.
D. Stay inside all the time.
25. A. Seek support from their colleges.
B. Seek help online.
C. Seek help from their local library.
D. Seek support from their old high school.
Students are filled with excitement when they are going off to college. They can sometimes forget to take the time out to think about how big a transition they are making. First-year college students are rarely prepared to make the big move. They are often filled with loneliness when they think of home.
Homesickness is a very common reaction to any quick change or adjustment. Q:22 It is not only about missing your home life, but also about what is familiar and comfortable.
College is a fresh start and that can be a hard change to make. It requires students to attend new classes, make new friends, and learn how to do things differently. Q23:These new experiences are guiding students to grow into young adults. It is perfectly normal to feel discouraged sometimes. Students can often forget that homesickness is a shared experience. By making connections with their classmates, students can find their places within their new surroundings.
A large part of homesickness comes from feeling uncomfortable and longing for a place to belong to. Q24: Getting involved in clubs and other organizations can go a long way to creating new connections and forming fresh bonds. It may seem impossible at first, but with time and effort everything will improve. Q 25: And if students are feeling like it is getting to be too much, they always have the option of seeking out further support from their colleges.
The separation from home for the first time can be hard. Students should stay in contact with friends and family. Keeping up that connection can help to reduce loneliness.
take the time out to do sth 抽出时间(暂停工作或活动);忙里偷闲
make the big move 迎接这一重大变化
making connections with: 与...建立联系
homesickness n. reduce loneliness.
Getting involved in clubs and other organizations 参与俱乐部和其他组织
involved cet-4 adj. (in sth) taking part in; being part of sth or connected with sth 参与,作为一部分,有关联
have the option of seeking out further support from
The separation from home for the first time第一次离家
stay in contact with friends and family与朋友和家人保持联系
Keeping up that connection保持这种联系
学生们在即将进入大学时充满了兴奋。他们有时会忘记花时间去思考他们正在经历的巨大转变。大一新生很少准备好迎接这一重大变化。当他们想到家时,常常会感到孤独。思乡是一种对任何快速变化或调整的非常常见的反应。Q22: 这不仅仅是想念你的家庭生活,还包括对熟悉和舒适的事物的怀念。
大学是一个新的开始,这可能是一个难以做出的改变。它要求学生参加新的课程,结交新的朋友,并学习以不同的方式做事。Q23: 这些新的经历正在引导学生成长为年轻的成年人。感到沮丧是完全正常的。学生们常常会忘记思乡是一种共同的经历。通过与同学建立联系,学生们可以在新的环境中找到自己的位置。
思乡的很大一部分来自于感到不舒服和渴望一个归属的地方。Q24: 参与俱乐部和其他组织可以在建立新联系和形成新的纽带方面发挥重要作用。起初可能看起来不可能,但随着时间和努力,一切都会改善。Q25: 如果学生们觉得情况变得难以承受,他们总是可以选择寻求学校提供的进一步支持。
第一次离家可能会很难。学生们应该与朋友和家人保持联系。保持这种联系可以帮助减少孤独感。
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. According to the passage, what is homesickness?
23. Why are new experiences important for students?
24. How can students create new connections at college?
25. What can students do if they are feeling overcome with homesickness?