Vocab
Reading
Reading
Translation
Listening
100
Promise, guarantee
Assure
100
Turn to Unit 1 Text A: Learning, Chinese Style (p.4-8) What is the name of Howard and Ellen Gardner's son?
Benjamin
100
Turn to Unit 2 Text A: A Life Full of Riches (p.32-35) What question does the little boy ask the author at the beginning of the story?
"Are you poor?"
100
=本杰明一点也不在意
Benjamin was not bothered at all/in the least
100
Listen to the passage (1.4.2) and fill in the blanks: Your love of 1._______ and information has always amazed me. I love 2._______ from you and with you.
1. language 2. learning
200
very important; very serious or dangerous
Critical
200
Turn to Unit 1 Text A: Learning, Chinese Style (p.4-8). Which characters in the story would "hold onto Benjamin's hand and gently, but firmly, guide it directly toward the slot..."
The Chinese staff members of the Jinling Hotel
200
Turn to Unit 2 Text A: A Life Full of Riches (p.32-35) What does the author cherish?
The gift of creativity, good health, writing and talking with friends, etc.
200
该公司否认其捐赠具有商业目的
The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.
200
Listen to the passage (2.4.3) and determine whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: The dog finally proved he could speak more than one language.
True
300
To make up (a story, a piece of information, etc.) in order to deceive people
Fabricate
300
In Learning, Chinese Style (p.4-8), the author states, "Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired." In contrast, what does the author claim American educators fear?
Unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge.
300
Turn to Unit 3 Text A: Father Knows Better (p.60-66). What does Father tell Mrs. Higgins about Heidi?
She is very bright/ placed first in the county spelling bee/ plays piano/ eager learner
300
科学家发现火星上有水的证据吗
Have scientist found proof of water on Mars?
300
Listen to the following passage (3.4.4) and answer the following question. Where did Michael Jackson sing his first solo?
-In front of his entire school
400
To help grow or develop
Promote
400
Turn to Unit 2 Text A: A Life Full of Riches (p.32-35) The author is economically poor. Find three examples from the text that support this statement.
-Falls into one of the lowest income brackets -Has only taken 1 vacation trip -Black and white TV was given to him 8 years ago -1999 car has 105,000 miles (170,000km) -Modest apartment -Uses library computer
400
Turn to Unit 3 Text A: Father Knows Better (p.62-66) How did Father know Dan Lucas?
They are work colleagues
400
西方的年轻人先是大胆创新，然后逐渐深谙传统
young Westerners making their boldest departures first and then gradually mastering the tradition…
400
Listen to the following passage (4.4.3) Which of the following statements is true of Norman's experience in Paris? A. He refused to study modern French painting B. He decided to quit painting C. He didn't do well in modern French painting D. He refused to work for popular magazines
C. He didn't do well in modern French painting
500
Resulting from a newness of thought
Creative
500
Turn to Unit 2 Text A: A Life Full of Riches (p.32-35) What does the author account for his failed relationship when he was younger?
He thinks they had different priorities regarding material possessions. She was not pleased with his apartment and his simple lifestyle.
500
Turn to Unit 3 Text A: Father Knows Better (p.60-66) Does Father intend to embarrass his children? Why does he do the things he does?
No, he doesn't intend to embarrass them. He is just trying to help or show them he is proud of their accomplishments.
500
我们能否从中美两个极端中寻求一种更好的教育方式，它或许能在创造力与基本技能这两极之间获得某种较好的平衡?
Can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?
500
Listen to the following passage (1.4.4) and fill in the blanks. Perhaps the role of the heart in love comes from what 1.______ to it when you feel really attracted to someone. The strong 2.______ of attraction make your breathing 3.______ up and your heart beat faster.
1. happens 2. feelings 3. speed
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