Unit Six Fashion

1. Unit Six Fashion

2. Part One Listening and Speaking

3. ●Listening Scripts and Keys ◆Activity 1 Comparatives Directions:In this partyou will hear 10 statements. Listen carefully and choose A, B, C or D which is the closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. The statements will be read only once.

4. 1. Q: I have never seen a movie as good as this one. A: A. This is the best movie I have ever seen. 2. Q: Daniel is taller than any other student in our class. A: B. Daniel is the tallest of our class. 3. Q: Tom caught more birds than I had expected. A: B. I thought Tom would catch fewer birds. 4. Q: It takes less time to go there by subway than by bus. A: B. If you take a subway, you’ll arrive there sooner. 5. Q: I like nothing better than go fishing with my children. A: C. I like going fishing with my children most.

5. 6. Q: Jim drives the fastest of all. A: D. Nobody drives faster than Jim. 7. Q: Fred and Alice aren’t as busy as they once were. A: D. Fred and Alice used to be busier. 8. Q: There are fewer new words in this lesson than in Lesson Three. A: A. There are more new words in Lesson Three than in this lesson. 9. Q: I am more interested in pop music than in anything else. A: B. I’m most interested in pop music. 10. Q: Jane is less diligent than Mary. A: C. Jane is not as diligent as Mary.

6. ◆ Activity 2 Conversations Directions:In this part you will hear 5 conversations. After each conversation, there will be a question. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

7. Conversation 1 A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you? B: I want a woolen sweater. A: We have many nice sweaters. What kind would you like? B: Let me look at the one on the top. This design is nice, but the color is too dark. A: We have other colors. What color do you want? B: Green, please. A: And what size? B: Seven. A: Here you are. B: It’s too small for me. Do you have a bigger size? A: How about Size Eight? B: Yes, please. That’s fine. I’ll take it. Q: What kind of sweater does the man buy? A: C. A green sweater in Size Eight.

8. Conversation 2 A: Can I help you, madam? B: Oh, yes. I’d like to see some handbags. A: I think an you’ll probably like this good-looking one. It’s an up-to-date style, but it’s only fifty dollars. B: Fifty dollars? Isn’t it a little too expensive for such a handbag? A: I think the price is quite reasonable. It’s made of real leather. And it’s of good quality. B: Can you give me a discount? A: Sorry, our prices are fixed. B: Okay, I’ll take it. Would you wrap it up for me, please? Q: Why can’t the shop assistant give the woman a discount? A: A. The prices are fixed.

9. Conversation 3 A: I was wondering if you could help me find some guidebooks for this city. B: We have a variety of books on that subject. Some are quite general while others are more specific. A: I guess the genera ones will do. I’m only staying here for a week. B: In that case, maybe this book will do. It has a lot of pictures and is easy to read. A: That’s good. I’ll take it. Do you accept credit card or traveler’s check? B: Both will do. Q: What can we learn from the conversation? A: B. The woman is a tourist.

10. Conversation 4 A: I’d like this pair of shoes. How much are they? B: $ 160. A: Wow, sheer robbery. B: Well, make me an offer. A: The highest I would be willing to go is $80. B: The lowest I would give you is 10% off. A: Can’t you make it cheaper? B: It’s our rock bottom price. Q: What is the lowest price the man can offer? A: D. $144.

11. Conversation 5 A: Hello, may I help you? B: Yes, I want to have this T-shirt changed. A: What’s wrong with it? B: You see, I thought my daughter wore 30, but it turned out a bit small for her. So I want to change for Size 32. A: Do you have the receipt with you? B: Yes, here you are. A: OK. Let me get it for you. Oh, I’m sorry. There is no Size 32 of the same color. Would you like to change another color? B: Oh, what a pity! May I return it and have my money back? A: I’m afraid you can’t. You know these T-shirts are on sale. B: Then let me see what colors you have. Q: Why can’t the man return the T-shirt and have his money back? A: A. He bought the T-shirt at a reduced price.

12. ◆ Activity 3 Passage Directions:In this part you will hear only one passage. Listen to the passage twice and then decide on the appropriate answer to each of the questions from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

13. The world is crazy about Harry Potter. With 60 million books sold in 200 countries, this young magician has cast a spell on children everywhere. Harry Potter is the main character in a series of books. The books are written for young readers, but they are enjoyed by people of all ages.

14. Why has the series been so successful? Its author, J. K. Rowling, is certainly surprised. There have been many other fantasy series for young readers, such as the classics by C. S. Lewis and Lloyd Alexander. What’s so special about Harry Potter? There are a few things. Many other fantasy stories take place in far away lands or in past or future times. Harry Potter lives in modern England. He’s also a very normal boy: polite, friendly and curious. So, when other children read about Harry, they can imagine being like him.

15. The books are also very funny and creative. Rowling writes about many incredible and wonderful things. For example, there is a sport played on flying broomsticks. Finally, don’t forget the hard work of Rowling’s publisher. They have pushed the series in almost every country in the world. The media has also helped, by making Potter into a kind of movie star.

16. Questions and Answers 1. Q: What kind of people like Harry Potter? A: B. People of all ages. 2. Q: Who is J. K. Rowling? A: A. The author of Harry Potter.

17. 3. Q: Which of the following is NOT the reason for the success of Harry Potter? A: D. There have been few other fantasy series for young readers. 4. Q: Why can children imagine being like Harry Potter? A: C. Harry Potter is a normal boy. 5. Q: What is the passage mainly about? A: A. The secret of success of Harry Potter.

18. ● Speaking ◆ Activity 1 Sample —— A: Is there anything else you’d like to buy? B: No, thank you. By the way, in case there‘s a flaw （缺陷）in this CD player, can I return it? A: Yes. But you must return it within 30 days. B: Is there any charge for that? I know other stores have a restocking fee.

19. A: There will be no charge at all. But you must show us the receipt. B: Thank you. A: All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up, you can show it to us and we'll give you a refund（退款）. B: Thanks. I'll put it in a safe place.

20. ◆ Activity 2 Xinhua Bookstore is the best bookshop I have ever been to. From classic literature and children's books to the most popular magazines and guidebooks, Xinhua Bookstore has the books I want at reasonable prices. It is relatively easy to find books or magazines I am interested in, for all of them are categorized（分类）according to different genres（类型）. What’s more, the salespeople are available and they are always ready to help us to find the book we want. On each floor, there are benches for readers to sit on if they want to read inside the bookstore. Samples ——

21. Want to buy something? I strongly recommend Taobao.com. There’re a variety of shops there, ranging from to yshops, book shops to gift shops and supermarkets. You can compare prices and buy whatever you want at the lowest prices. “Will I be cheated at the online shops?” you may ask. Don’t worry! All the shops listed on Taobao.com are checked by certain people regularly to make sure that they're safe for you to shop at. So the only thing you need to do is to click the mouse. ——

22. Part Two Reading Text A Text B

23. ●Lead-in Activity ：Discussion Samples 1.—— As a model you may have the opportunity to travel to beautiful places, go to the banquet, attend events with famous people, and earn a lot of money. Modeling can also lead to many other amazing opportunities including acting. Imagine having an exciting high-paying job as a professional model. Imagine walking down a catwalk at a fashion show, or having your photos taken for Vogue or your favorite magazine. All of these are appealing enough to attract any girls across the wlrld.

24. If you're female . . . You should be about 15 to 22 years old. Models don't have careers that last as long as seven years, so agencies tend to invest their money in those young girls. You should be tall, long-legged, and lean. The minimum height is usually about 5'8", and average weight for a model is 108~125 lbs. These characteristics are partly aesthetic and partly practical: this type of frame looks good on the catwalk and in front of the camera (which, they say, adds 15 pounds); and a somewhat skinny build drapes clothing nicely and ensures a good fit in the standard wardrobe. There are always exceptions to the rule, but, in general, the closer you are to the industry norm, the better your chances are. 2. ——

25. If you're male . . . You can start out a little later, roughly between the ages of 18 and 25. They won't want you to look too childish. The good news is that a man's modeling career usually lasts longer than a woman's, and since ten-year-old boys more often dream of blowing things up rather than strutting (昂首阔步) the Hugo Boss catwalk, this side of the business tends to be less competitive as well. Average dimensions for a male model are a height of 5'11"- 6'2" and a weight of 140~165 lbs. You should also be fit.

26. ●Reading ◆ Language Focus 1．How to Stay Fashionably Connected stay fashionably connected意为“一直赶时髦”。stay是半系动词，意为“保持”，后接形容词做表语。例如： ◆We should stay calm facing such difficult situation. 面对这样的困难局面，我们必须保持冷静。 ◆I do morning exercises every day just to stay healthy. 为保持健康我每天做早操。 stay fashionably connected意为“一直赶时髦”。

27. 2．Most women I know have a computer, cell phone, and surf the net. (Para. 1) cell phone是“手机”的意思，表示“手机”还可以用以下词 汇：cellphone；cellular phone；mobile (tele)phone； surf的原意是“冲浪”。surf the net是“上网”的意思。以下 短语也表示上网：surf the Internet，surf on the net和surf on the Internet。在线用online表示。

28. 3．They feel they’re up to speed and aren’t keen about having a camera, email, and DVD player in their phone. (Para. 1) up to speed是非正式用法，意为“紧跟潮流”。例如： ◆The board of the directors will have to be brought up to speed on these new developments. 董事会不得不紧跟这些新发展。 be keen about是固定搭配，表示“喜爱，热衷于”。例如： ◆He is keen about traveling. 他热衷于旅行。

29. 4．These women are smart and successful and aren’t sure what the difference between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is. (Para. 1) Wi-Fi =Wireless Fidelity： 标准的无线 局域网；Bluetooth：蓝牙，一种无线通信的标准，蓝牙 的目标是要提供一种通用的无线接口标准，用微波取代 传统网络中错综复杂的电缆，在蓝牙设备间实现方便快 捷、灵活安全、低成本低功耗的数据和话音通信。

30. 5．However, creative types, moms, anyone who's in a "soft" industry, stand to gain the most from high tech right now. (Para. 1) “soft” industry指的是software industry（软件产业/软件行 业）；stand to gain the most from意为“一定从……获得最 大利益”：这里有两个语言点：stand to do sth.表示“处于 一个必定要发生某事的状态中”；gain the most from表示 “从……获得最大利益”。例如：

31. ◆Many small companies stand to lose financially if the new law is introduced. 如果实施新法，许多小公司必定要在经济上受到损失。 ◆Big companies stand to gain the most from the new law. 大公司必定从新法中获得最大利益。

32. 6．If you've been feeling like it's too late to catch up, trust me, it's not. (Para. 2) catch up是固定词组，常与with连用，表示“赶上”。 例如： ◆You'll have to work harder to catch up with the top students in your class. 要赶上班上最优秀的同学你得更加用功才行。 ◆You start first, and I'll catch up with you later. 你们先动身，我等会儿会赶上你们的。

33. 7．Soon technology will be hitting the market that's more sophisticated than ever before and if you haven't learned the basics, you will have a hard time staying connected. (Para. 2) 本句是个复合句，and连接着两个并列句。第一分句中， that引导的是一个定语从句，修饰先行词the market；这 一从句本身就由一个带有比较状语从句的复合句构成， 即than ever before相当于than it has ever been before。A nd之后又是一个复合句构成的分句，if you haven‘t lear ned the basics是该分句中的条件状语从句。

34. hit在本句中意为“影响”或“冲击”。例如： ◆We were all hit by the depression. 我们都受到了经济萧条的影响。 ◆Price increases hit everyone's pocket. 物价上涨冲击了每个人的钱袋。 have a hard time / difficulty / trouble (in) doing sth.是一个固定句型，表示“做某事有困难”的意思。例如： ◆We had difficulty (in) carrying out the plan. 我们执行此项计划有困难。 ◆I had a hard time / trouble (in) translating the passage into English. 我很吃力地把这篇文章译成英文。

35. 8．A big change is that although electronics and computers were not marketed to women in the past, manufacturers have finally caught on to the fact that women are responsible for three-quarters of all household expenditures in the U.S. (Para. 2) catch on to是固定词组，意为“理解，学会”。例如： ◆I don’t quite catch on (to what he is saying). 我还不大理解（他正在讲什么）。 ◆They haven’t caught on to the new job. 他们还没学会做这项新工作。

36. be responsible for是固定搭配，可以表示“对……负责”的意思，但课文中表示是“造成……的原因”的意思。例如： ◆I am responsible for my sister until she gets a job. 在我妹妹找到工作之前，我对她负责。 ◆The weather is responsible for the delay. 由于天气关系才耽搁了。

37. 9. Notebook bags formerly known as "laptop bags" have come quite a way since the days when ugly black nylon cases were all you could find to transport your laptop. (Para. 3) notebook和laptop都表示“手提电脑”的意思：notebook = notebook computer“笔记本电脑”，laptop = laptop computer “膝上型电脑”或“便携式电脑”，因此，notebook bag和 laptop bag都表示装手提电脑的包。

38. 10．There are so many laptop bays on the market; I had a hard time choosing what to include in this article, but here are my favorite picks. (Para. 3) 本句由三个并列分句组成，but是并列连词；pick在此是名 词，表示“选择，挑选”的意思。例如： ◆That book is my first pick. 我首先挑的是那本书。那本书是我的首选。 ◆Lily is my favorite pick. 百合是我最喜欢的花。

39. 11．Mobile Edge makes one of the most practical and affordable laptop bags for people-on-the-go. (Para. 4) 这里的people-on-the-go是个合成词，相当于people who are on the go，表示“在奔波中的人们”的意思。

40. 12．I love its hard but bendable crash-proof structure made from faux-croc. (Para. 4) crash-proof是形容词，表示“耐撞的”的意思。形容词后缀- proof表示“不透……的，防……的，抗……的”。例如： ◆airproof不透气的，密封的；waterproof不透水的，防 水的；rustproof不锈的，防锈的；bulletproof防弹 的；fireproof耐火的，防火的；earthquakeproof抗 地震的。

41. 13．It comes in a multitude of fun bright colors and has a removable mesh pouch for cords (or pens) and a detachable shoulder strap. (Para. 4) a multitude of表示“众多的”。例如： ◆He has a multitude of friends. 他有许多朋友。 ◆There are a great multitude of people on the square. 广场上有一大群人。

42. 14．The Init Curved Slim Notebook Case in black and pink vinyl is a wonderful roomy bag. (Para. 5) The Init Curved Slim Notebook Case是一种电脑包的名字。 vinyl这里指由乙烯基合成的材料，聚乙烯基薄膜是一种强 度大、伸缩性强且发亮的塑料，用于表面盖层和包装层。

43. 15．The pink flap snaps securely down and inside holds cards, pens, and has pockets comparable to a more expensive model. (Para. 5) 这里的flap是名词，意为“垂下物，口袋盖”。例如： ◆the flap of a pocket. 口袋的袋盖 ◆Please stick down the flap of the envelope after you put the letter into it. 信放进信封后请将信封口盖封好。

44. 16．The most charming notebook bag that doesn't feel like a notebook bag is this one by Vera Bradley. (Para. 6) that doesn‘t feel like a notebook bag是定语从句修饰先行词 notebook bag；这里的feel like意为“摸上去如同，感觉好 像”。例如： ◆This material feels like genuine leather. 这材料摸上去像真皮。 ◆When I came back to my hometown after a year’s study at college, I felt like a stranger. 我在大学学习了一年之后回老家时，感觉就像一 个 陌生人。

45. feel like doing sth.还有“想要做某事”的意思。例如： ◆Do you feel like going out tonight? 你今天晚上想出去吗？ ◆I don’t feel like swimming right now. 我现在不想游泳。

46. 17．I just want to remind you that regardless how old you are, how technically inept, or how behind the times you are, it's not too late to catch up. (Para. 7) remind表示“提醒”的意思，它有以下固定句型。 remind sb. of sb. / sth.使人回想起某人或某事，例如： ◆He reminds me of his brothers. 我见到他便回想起了他的兄弟。 ◆This reminds me of last year. 这使我想起去年的事。

47. remind sb. to do sth.提醒某人做某事，例如： ◆Remind me to write to Mother. 提醒我给妈妈写信。 ◆You should remind him to call me. 你必须让他记着给我打电话。 remind sb. that …提醒某人……例如： ◆Can I remind everyone that we have a strict non- smoking policy here? 请允许我提醒大家，我们这儿严禁吸烟。 ◆The director reminds me that there will be a meeting tomorrow. 主任提醒我明天有个会。

48. ◆ Translation of Text A 怎样赶时髦 我认识的大多数女性都有电脑和手机，并且都会上网。她们觉得她们跟得上时代的脚步，但她们对手机的拍照、收发邮件、DVD播放器等功能并不热衷。她们聪明、成功，但她们并不能分清无线局域网和蓝牙的区别何在。然而，身处“软件行业”的人们，无论是时尚先锋还是全职妈妈，肯定能够迅速从高科技中获得了最大的利益。

49. 我自己也是在最近几个月才了解到一些最新的潮流，勉强可以算上是跟上了时代的步伐，因此我要在这里告诉你：如果我可以做到，任何人都可以做到。如果你觉得已经为时太晚，那么相信我，赶潮流永远不会太晚。现在就行动吧！用不了多久，科技产品就会在市面上大出风头，那时的市场将会前所未有地充满高精尖产品。如果你连最基本的东西都不知道的话，那么你就真的很难跟上时代步伐了。一个显著的变化是，虽然在过去，电子产品和电脑并不面向女性，但是制造商最终还是明白了这样一个事实：在美国，女性支配着四分之三的家庭支出。接下来要说的是一些收集到的最有趣和实用并能让男士和女士可以紧跟潮流的方法。

50. 从前叫做“便携式电脑包”的笔记本电脑包已经有了长足的进步。从前，若是要携带便携式电脑，你到处找遍也只能找到那种难看的黑色尼龙箱。现在市场上有那么多种笔记本电脑包可供选择，这让我很难决定究竟要在这篇文章里推荐哪几种，以下几种是我最喜欢的。从前叫做“便携式电脑包”的笔记本电脑包已经有了长足的进步。从前，若是要携带便携式电脑，你到处找遍也只能找到那种难看的黑色尼龙箱。现在市场上有那么多种笔记本电脑包可供选择，这让我很难决定究竟要在这篇文章里推荐哪几种，以下几种是我最喜欢的。 行路勇士 移动边缘公司为出行者制作了最经济实惠的便携式电脑包。我喜欢它那仿鳄鱼皮的皮质，牢固而且坚韧耐磨的质地。它推出了多款大众喜爱的明快色彩，还有一个抽取式的可以放电线（或插笔）的网状小袋和一条可拆卸的肩带。