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Unit 1

1.Why did the phone call change Haley's life? If you were in the same situation, would you accept the offer?

That call drove Alex Haley to make up his mind to become a full-time writer.He had decided to choose writing as his life-long profeion no matter how hard it would be.Although his acquaintance was trying to tempt Alex to give up his writing, he rejected his offer and chose to live in poverty.It was just his spirit of persistence that led him to succe.2.What leon did Haley learn in the end ?

Roots made Alex Haley famous and wealthy.He was very excited about what was brought to him by fame.He nearly forgot his hardships in the past until he saw the brown paper bag which contained the things of the past.Now Alex Haley realized that these things were also part of his roots.It was telling him that only courage and persistence may bring succe and when one had gained fame one should not forget the past,be proud and self-complacent.Unit 2

1.This is a science-fiction story but the author has succefully made it more like a real story than a fictitious one.How did he achieve his purpose?

At the beginning of the story, the author explains that he is writing it up for someone else because “I”, the storyteller, does not write well.He further explains that he uses “fictitious names” for the owner of The Goose and the head of his section at the Department of Agriculture.Towards the end of the story, the author brings the reader back to the question of why he is asked to write the story, and finally casts the unsolved problem of the golden eggs to the reader, as if inviting them to join “Project Goose”.All these add to the “authenticity” of the story.Unit 4

1.What kind of person was Mable Howard?

Mable Howard was serious about her job as block captain.She cared for the wellfare of the neighborhood and was considerate to others.She could not tolerate littering of the street.2.Why did the author say that he was proud to call Mable Howard my “captain”?

The author was deeply moved by Mable, who had for decades made great efforts in keeping the neighborhood neat and clean and who was now becoming too old and frail to perform her duty.Greatly inspired by Mable, the author gradually became self-conscious in maintaining the block clean and felt proud to call Mable “my captain

3.What can we do to protect the worsening environment today?

Any threat to our shared environment is a threat to us all.We should pay due attention to the environmental problems and take proper measures to protect our “global village”.For example, to tackle the Greenhouse effects, the city planning should be revised and dykes and reservoirs should be built.To check the population growth the one-child policy should be strictly obeyed.Unit 5

1.What do you think of Tim's way of solving the problem?

Tim was a filial son.He was very considerate and could read his mother's mind.Considering she was getting old, he took the side of his wife as to where to plant the garden in the beginning.Seeing Mom was unhappy about that, he apologized to her the

next morning and respected her feelings and choice.Knowing Mom wasn't willing to move out, Tim had an idea that would make both smile.Unit 6

1.What do you think makes a good father?

Tradition expects a father to protect, discipline, and provide for their offspring.Today, society expects him to do more.A father should not only be strict with his children, but also be friends with them.He should be sensible, knowledgeable and considerate, with a sense of humour and a strong sense of responsibility

2.The author says, ”Being a father(parent)is a pretty thankle job.“ Do you agree? Give your reasons.Parents' responsibilities are to bring up their children both physically and mentally healthy.They work hard and even sacrifice their needs to meet the needs of their children.They do not expect their children to pay back.Perhaps in this sense being a father is a thankle job.3.What should be the proper relationship between fathers and daughters

The relationship between fathers and daughters should be in perfect harmony.In the eyes of fathers, daughters are emotionally fragile.They need more love and care.Fathers should have tender hearts towards their daughters.They should always look at their daughters with affection.Unit 8

1.What is meant by ”sleep debt?“ In what ways does it affect our life?

If one gets le hours than he needs, he is in sleep debt.Those in sleep debt tend to fall asleep during the daytime, and the le one sleeps than he needs, the stronger the tendency becomes, and the more likely he is to make mistakes with tragic consequences.In addition, sleep-debt will affect people's health and well-being

2.How can a person work off sleep debt?

He may get a good night's sleep if his sleep debt is small.Otherwise, he has to make up as much sleep as poible and adopt a sleep-smart lifestyle to avoid accumulating another large sleep debt.Unit 9

1.How did Pasang Puti save the narrator?

When the narrator was lying on the stair, holding the handrail with feeble hand, helplely facing the menacing horns of a yak, Pasung Puti approached the yak and hit him with a stick.Then, she came up the stairs, helped the narrator to his feet, guided him to the outhouse, and afterwards escorted him back to his bunk.2.What did the narrator do to help Pasang Puti afterwards?

The narrator proposed that the girl be sent to school.He also gave the host 20 dollars for the purchase of the girl's school clothes.They did send her to school as a result, and the girl really enjoyed the school activities

Unit 10

1.What is the heritage of the ancient Olympic Games?

The Games were originally religious celebrations that were held 3 thousand years ago in Olympia to show respect to the god of the Greeks.Greeks valued fame as well as physical excellence, and athletic competition became so important that the period of the Games became a peaceful period without war

or conflict.People, except women and slaves, would come to see the games;the victors would be honored with laurel or wild olive wreath.So the ancient Games suggested friendly competition, mental and bodily fitne, peace, etc.2.What are De Coubertin's contributions to the modern Olympic Games?

De Coubertin advanced his idea of starting the Olympic Games again in 1892, at a meeting of the Athletic Sports Union.Though his idea was not well accepted then, he continued his effort until the modern Olympic Games was held in 1896.Coubertin remained director of the IOC till 1925.In his office tenure, he directed the course that the games were to take.He drafted the Olympic charter, and athlete's oath.Besides, he also planned the ceremonies.Unit 14

1.How much do you know about the Nanjing Maacre?

years ago the Japanese Army conquered Nanjing and launched the Great Nanjing Maacre.300000 Chinese were killed and thousands of women were raped.This was the most horrible crime committed by the Japanese troops.2.Compare the Nanjing Maacre with the slaughter of the Jews during World War II

Both were terrible crimes committed in the 20th century.Civilians constituted the main body of victims in each case.3.Why should we Chinese always remember the Nanjing Maacre?

Every Chinese should always remember the Nanjing Maacre.The Japanese invasion of China more than sixty years ago made us Chinese realize the importance of being powerful.Being weak, we'll be bullied； being poor, we'll be exploited.The bloody history gave all of us a leon to learn.China does not want to invade others, nor will she succumb to any alien aggreion.Once any aggreion is committed against China, China will fight against it determinedly.Unit 15

1.Did other fishermen understand the old man? Explain

No.In the eyes of the fishermen, it was disgraceful not to catch any fish.Santiago had gone 84 days without taking a fish.Many of the fishermen

made fun of them.Others,the older fishermen, looked at him and were sad though they didn't show it.They did not know that the old man was a man of strong will

2.Discu the friendship between the old man and the boy.The old man and the boy loved each other deeply.The boy understood the old man and tried his best to help him.He trusted the old man.At the same time, the old man regarded the boy as one who understood him.The old man knew that it was the boy's family that did not allow the boy to go fishing with him.The relationship between the two was friendly, tender and touching.