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Unit2 Text A The New Economics of Oil
Global Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
Firstly, because producers need the cash from oil too much to let their supply be interrupted
for
long.
Secondly,
and
more
important,
because
demand
growth
can't
push
prices
upward
as
long as it is balanced by supply growth.
2.
Because
if
they
do,
non- OPEC
sources
will
grab
market
share
by
developing
fields
where
technology has made production affordable.
3.
Because technology lets the companies maintain healthy earnings at steadily lower oil prices.
4.
Those that master technology and efficiency, such as Shell, Exxon, and British Petroleum.
Task 3
Suggested summary
1.
The article aims at establishing the idea that oil price will not rise even as demand soars. To
begin with, the author shows the increasing consumption of oil around the world and the impact
of technology on oil industry. By giving several examples, he draws the conclusion that the need
for
cash
and
dependence
on
technology
leads
to
the
fact
that
oil
prices
will
even
fall.
Furthermore, technological updating, slashing the costs of finding, producing, and refining oil, is
also
a
reason
to
support
the
author's
point.
There
is
evidence
that
technology
lets
the
world
companies maintain healthy earnings at lower oil prices. In conclusion, cheap oil accelerates the
world economy, and a downside price scenario is increasingly likely.
Detailed Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
C
2.
D
3.
C
4.
A
5.
D
6.
A
7.
A
8.
B
Task 3
Suggested answers
1.
sank
2.
vulnerable
3.
fueling
4.
notwithstanding
5.
understated
6.
dire
7.
overwhelmed
8.
grease
9.
faring
10.
cutting edge
Task 5
Suggested answers:
1.
According to government statistics, in the United States, there are over 110 million cars and
15 million commercial vehicles or trucks. And
the twenties of the twenty-first century, the population of the United States will have doubled
that of today and the number of automobiles will be doubled as well. And in twenty years' time
the per capita income will also be 2.5 times higher than it is now. If this increased income is spent
on
more
and
larger
automobiles,
larger
houses,
and
increased
consumption
of
other
material
goods, the results could cause catastrophic resource exhaustion, and pollution.
Unit6 Text A The Myth of the Paperless Office
Global Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
precious space, one place , indexlinking ability .
2.
hot; acted on ;warm; urgency; cold; immediate attention
3.
annoyances/disadvantages; fuzzy; glare scroll fixed
4.
listening;talking;comfort;subtle clues; prompt reporting; revising
5.
selling;desire; taking control; overwhelmed
6.
First,
paper
has
some
hidden
advantages
over
computers
especially
in
the
following
three
aspects
—
reading,
writing
and
personal
satisfaction
in
delivery.
Furthermore,
computers
can't
replace
paper
completely
in
some
activities
such
as
air- traffic
control
and
writing
up
police
reports.
Task 3
Suggested summary
1.
The author states at the beginning of the article that despite the emergence of technologies
and the prediction of paperless office by many people for several decades, we still rely heavily on
paper
in
our
daily
lives.
Then
he
uses
his
own
analysis
and
what
Sellen
and
Harper
have
discovered
as
his
proof
to
illustrate
why
human
beings
still
cannot
stop
using
paper.
By
citing
Sellen
and Harper's
description
of
the
layout
of files
on
a
typical
desk
in
an
office,
the
author
illustrates
that
paper
has
some
hidden
advantages
over
computers
especially
in
the
following
three aspects
—
reading, writing and personal satisfaction in delivery. Furthermore, he analyzes
two
activities
—
air-traffic
control
and
writing
up
police
reports
studied
by
Sellen
and
Harper,
which has revealed that in these two activities computers can't replace paper completely. Then
he suggests two reasons for such a chimera as paperless office, and finally, states that at least for
now paperless office looks both unlikely and pointless.
Detailed Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
A
2.
C
3.
A
4.
B
5.
C
6.
B
7.
C
8.
D
9.
D
10.
A
Task 3
Suggested answers
1.
on the horizon
2.
lay hands on
3.
glare
4.
thumb through
5.
flicking through
6.
fall short in
7.
compromised
8.
unfolded
9.
streamline
10.
comes down to
Task 5
Suggested answers:
1.
Over a long period of time, electronic media is/are unlikely to replace such traditional media
as paper. First of all, not anyone can afford to have a computer and can log on/surf the Internet at
any place due to financial factors, geographical conditions and various other factors. In addition,
the
verification
of
some
important
contacts
requires
unique
authenticity.
Any
photocopy
and
duplication is ineffective. What's more, one person's handwriting contains particular information
which can not be replaced by digital media.
Unit7 Text A Competition Is Destructive
Global Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
undermines self-esteem;poisons relationships;holds us back;
2.
a specified contribution;a certain score;a time limit;
3.
working together;works with / feel warmly/half
4.
other way/alternative;self- doubt;dependent on
5.
the structure;the individuals;competition;
Task 3
Suggested summary
1.
Suggested Summary
By
using
the
game
of
musical
chairs,
the
author
illustrates
that
competition
is
destructive
not
only in our daily work but also in entertainments. It is important and possible to change the form
of
the
game
by
way
of
turning
an
opponent
into
a
partner:
Everyone
on
the
field
can
work
together
for
a
common
goal
(teamwork)
instead
of
competing
with
each
other
(team
competition).
Cooperative
games
and
sports
provide
satisfaction
and
challenge
without
competition. The reason that a large number of people insist that we can't do without win/lose
activities is that they don't know any other way and that they overlook the psychological costs of
competition and the toxic effect of competition on our relations. Competition is not conducive to
trust
and
it
may
lead
one
to
look
at
others
through
narrowed
eyes
and
even
invite
outright
aggression. We are inclined to blame individuals for all this, but it is the structure of the game
itself which causes competition. To solve the problem of competition, we need to be teaching our
children how to enjoy themselves without competition.
Detailed Reading
Task 2
Suggested answers
1.
C
2.
B
3.
A
4.
A
5.
C
6.
B
7.
D
8.
C
9.
B
10.
C
Task 3
Suggested answers
1.
competed against
2.
benign
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