词义猜测

A1

1.回顾过去

2. A

3. true

A2

1.成为……的受害者

2. get worse

A45

1. clear

2.生活在狭小空间

3. A

4. applied to attend the event

5.不可避免的

A6

1.对……着迷的

2. unexciting

3.支持者，倡导者

4.多变性

B1

NEW WORDS

1-d-despite

2-a-blame

3-e-insufficient

4-b-reflect

5-c-temporary

WORD STUDY

despiteprep.

【基本释义】

尽管；即使

【常用搭配】

尽管……

despite someone’s lack of experience

【翻译应用】

1. Despite the fact thattheweather was terrible today, I went out for a run as usual.

2. Despite his strong opposition,themanager eventuallydecided to push forwardwiththe project.

blamev.

【一词多义】

责备；责怪

把责任归于……

b a

【一词多性】

（坏事或错事的）责任；责备

【常用搭配】

对……负有责任

to lay/put the blame on sb. or sth.

【翻译应用】

1.The exhaust gas and wastewater discharged from the factory are to blame for the pollution of the surrounding environment.

2.Blaming yourself for making a mistake will only drain your energy and increase your burden. Instead, what we need to do is accept whathas happenedand focus ourenergyon finding solutions to the problems.

insufficientadj.

【基本释义】

不充足的；不充分的

【关联词汇】

sufficient

【常用搭配】

不充分的例证

insufficient supply of energy

【翻译应用】

1. The school library’s collection is insufficient to support students’ academic research.

/The school library has(an) insufficient (number of) books to support students’ academic research.

2.With the rise of e-commerce, the insufficient supply of logistics services has become a major bottleneck/barrier restricting/ that restrictsits further development.

reflectv.

【一词多义】

反映；表明；表达

反映；映出（影像）

反射（声、光、热等）

深思；考虑；反省

c b a d

【词性转换】

reflection

reflective

【常用搭配】

湖上映出的景色

reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of sth.

【翻译应用】

1.As the year comes to an end, people tend to spend time reflecting on their experiences and accomplishments during the year.

2.This novel not only reveals the leading character’s personal psychological state and life difficulties, but also reflects the complexity of society at that time.

temporaryadj.

【基本释义】

暂时的；临时的；短期的

【一词多性】

临时雇员；临时工

【词性转换】

temporarily

【常用搭配】

为……提供临时住所

hire temporary workers

【翻译应用】

1. I worked as a temporary worker in a restaurant for two weeks before I got a permanent job.

2. The solutions provided by our partners were only temporary to help us cope with the emergency, butalong-term response is still up for debate.

VOCABULARY APPLICATION

I. Complete the sentences with the proper words or phrases from the box. Each word or phrase can be used only once.

1.funded

2. failed to

3.keep pace with

4.laidoff

5.had taken part in

6.took off

B2

Read for the main ideas

1. B

2. C

Read on and between the lines

A. Read the article carefully and finish the following exercises.

1.A

2. C

3.A

4. C

B. Making inferences

[Try this]

Statement 2:True

Explanation:In paragraph 5, the author writes: “There has been growing discussion on Chinese social media about the poor management of some races.” Therefore, we caninferthat the Chinese public is not satisfied with marathon event management in China.

Statement 3:False

Explanation:In paragraph 8, the author writes: “The recent issues at Chinese marathons reflect the ongoing problems inside the sports industry...Instead, companies have been hiring large numbers of temporary workers to run events. As a result, the quality of events, she suspects, will suffer.” Therefore, we caninferthat thearticledoes not provide any information about Chinese marathon event organizers taking steps to improve the management and organization of their events. It mainly focuses on the challenges and problems faced by these organizers.

Statement 4:True

Explanation:In paragraph 8, the author writes: “In China, city marathons are often funded by local governments but organized by sports events companies, many of which are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. Many had to lay off the majority of their staff and, often, these workers never came back, Liu said. Instead, companies have been hiring large numbers of temporary workers to run events. As a result, the quality of events, she suspects, will suffer.” Therefore, we caninferthat event organizers, unprepared and unknowledgeable staff are responsible for the poor management of Chinese marathons, and therefore, there are many possible measures that could be taken to improve the quality and management of Chinese marathon events in the future.

ON SUMMARY

Step 1: Plan your draft

1. The challenge that marathon runners in China face is securing a place on the starting line.

2. The country’s economic development has led to the rising popularity of running events in China.

3. There has been growing discussion on Chinese social media about the poor management of some races and the lack of resources available at some events, especially races held in less-developed parts of the country.

4. Because many sports events companies had to lay off the majority of their staff during the pandemic. Often these workers never came back. Instead, companies have been hiring large numbers of temporary workers to run events.

The draft:

Training for marathonshas been the easy part. The realchallengehas beensecuring a placeon the starting line. The rising popularity of running is an inevitable result of the country’seconomic development. Despite this, the quality of some Chinese marathon events still leaves a lot to be desired. There has been growing discussion on Chinese social media about the poormanagementof some races and the lack ofresourcesavailable at some events, especially races held inless-developed partsof the country. In China, city marathons are often funded by local governments but organized by sports events companies, many of which are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. Many had to lay offthe majority of their staffand, often, these workers never came back. Instead, companies have been hiring large numbers oftemporary workersto run events. As a result, the quality of events, she suspects, will suffer.

Step 2: Apply writing skills

lUsing synonyms

[Try this]b a a b b

[Practice]

1. shortage

2.dismiss

1.Adding unique sentence patterns

1.Due to poor management, a large number of runners got stuck at the finish line.

2. Due to the large number of temporary workers, the quality of events will suffer.

Step 3: Edit your draft

Dueto economic development in China, marathons are more popular. However,it’s difficultfor runners toobtainspots.Problemsat running events are also on the rise,includingunsatisfactory race management and a shortage of resources, especially in less-developed areas. One reason is the impact of the pandemic onsports events companies which dismissedstaff andrelyon temporary workers.(60 words)

B3

ON READING

Read on and between the lines

1. Read the article and find some basic information.

(1) argumentative

(2)The topic is whether freshmen should choose their own roommates or be assigned roommates by the college.

(3)Because dealing with conflict is an essential skill to prepare young people for the world and also an important part of learning to get along.

(4) Part I-III: CAB

2. Read the article again and finish the following exercises.

(1)It will impair their values and abilities, such as resilience, risk-taking and finding the right way to deal with differencesrangingfrom identity to ideas. And it will deprive freshmen of the opportunityof encountering the unknownand learning to adapt.

(2)Togrowup in your freshman year with someone not like you.

(3)D

(4)Becauseitintendedto increase diversity and social interaction among students.

(5)D

(6)B

(7)

Language input

1. Complete the following table.

2. Read the article again and translate these phrases into English.

自愿同意与完全陌生的人一起生活

willinglysubmitto living with a total stranger

处理冲突

deal with conflicts

培养年轻人应对世界所需的必备技能

anessential skill to prepare young people for the world

走出你的舒适圈

step out of your comfort zone

让学生对这一过程拥有更多控制权

give students far more control over the process

可以获得的最重要的学习

the most significant learning available

努力实现多样性

work hard to achieve diversity

认可这种作用

the recognition of this effect

值得拥有这次机会

deservethechance

这种做法也可能削弱其他价值观和能力，比如韧性、冒险精神以及找到解决从身份到观念等各种差异的正确方式。

The practice can also impair other values and abilities, such as resilience, risk-taking and finding the right way to deal with differences ineverythingfrom identity to ideas.

由于社交媒体的孤立性质，让孩子们走出自己的小圈子已成为一场艰苦的战斗。

With the isolating nature of social media, getting kids out of their bubbles is already an uphill battle.

READING FOR WRITING

[Practice 1]Mobile phones make it convenient for us to communicate with each other and offer access to a wealth of information that can enhance our learning and social experiences. However, I also recognize the potential drawbacks and challenges associated with students owning cell phones.

[Practice 2]According to Dr. Jean Twenge, a psychologist and author, “The rise of smartphones and social media has coincided with an increase in loneliness and mental health issues among young people, highlighting the need for thoughtful consideration of mobile phone usage among adolescents.”

B4

Cloze

CABCDABCAA CABCD

I.

1. A six-page memo.

2. Meetings start with a carefully prepared memo, which is followed by a 30-minute “study hall” where attendees silently read and take notes. Then there is a discussion.

3. Bezos thought that PowerPoint could stand in the way of genuine truth-seeking within discussions. He also believed that PowerPoint tends to stop the flow of ideas and does not promote a balanced dialogue.

4. It is effective in revealing true thoughts without being influenced by superficial points. Its strict format helps the memos’ authors to express their ideas coherently. The time spent in writing the memo is often very productive.

5. The ability to produce well-structured content.

II.DBD

III.CEAD

Translation

1. The sentence is so clear that it won’t cause any misunderstanding.

2. Studies have shown that women tend to attribute their success to external causes such as luck.

3. What makes the volcano special is that it lies under a huge glacier with ice up to 12 meters thick.

4. As he said goodbye, he knew it would be a long time before he would see his daughter again.

5. I think the key to the sincerity of friendship is whether or not friends will show up for me when I need them.

6. Make sure you give yourself enough time to get to the job interview, even if that means waiting at a nearby coffee shop.

7. The real challenge for him is/was to adapt quickly to a new work/working environment.

8. There has been growing discussion about / on / as to whether pets should be allowed on trains.

9. American visitors to East Asia are often surprised by how Asian cultures differ from those in the United States.

10. The rain will last two weeks, making it harder for people to battle rising waters in the river.

11. I clearly remember how shocked I was at/by the news that my favorite football team had lost to / been defeated by a much weaker team.

12. It is only when you nearly lose someone that you realize how much you value the person.