1. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Reading

2. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1. What is the topic of the article? 2. What is the name of the magazine? 3. What two groups are discussed in the article? People over 60 years old and young adults. Population movement of different groups of people in the USA. American Living. Fast Reading

3. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Read the article again and answer these questions. Careful reading

4. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1.Why is Florida ‘the oldest place’ in the USA? Because it is home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. This group accounts for over 17 percent of the state’s population.

5. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 2. Why is Florida a popular choice for older people? Because the climate there is pleasant and the cost of living is low.

6. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 3. What has been done in Florida for older people? More changes have been made to cater to them. For example, ambulances respond faster, and many houses have bathrooms designed for older owners, with things like easy-to-use bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.

7. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 4. What is the percentage of American people who move each year according to a recent survey? 12.5%. 5. Why are young people moving to cities? Because cities are more exciting and have more good jobs.

8. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 6. How many people were interviewed for the article? Five people.

9. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 What are the reasons each person below has for moving? Fill in the table with the correct information from the article. C2 P20 Careful reading

10. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 NameAgeSexMove to Reason Edna David Daniel Angela 78FemaleFlorida afraid of falling on ice and getting hurt 68MaleFlorida to live in a community that understands the needs of older people; to play bingo; to plant his herb garden; to watch seagulls at the beach; to meet friends his age; to get good medical care 27Male a big city to meet people; to find entertainment; to go to the theatres, museums and big sporting events; to have an exciting life 21 Female Los Angeles to work in a big company; to become a successful accountant

11. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Answers to Part E 1. rent 2. accountant 3. retire 4. edition 5. boom 6. cater 7. mobile 8. hurricanes

12. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1 60 岁的人 2 向南前进 3 各种各样的 4 除 … 之外 5 有道理，讲得通 ; 6 cater to sb head south people aged 60 a variety of apart from make sense 迎合，满足需要

13. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 7 与我们年龄相仿的朋友 8 适应 9 elect to do sth 10 flesh and blood 11 speak with one voice adapt to 选择做 … 亲人 异口同声地说 friends our age

14. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1 这群人大约占 17% 。 2 … 不足为奇。 3 Such weather is very tough. This group makes up over 17 percent. It is not surprising that…. It comes as no surprise… It is no wonder that

15. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 4 I have to go ______ the big companies are. 5 Ambition can ______( 驱使 ) some young people to the cities. drive where

16. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Task

17. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Analysis Skills Building 1: Listening for the chain of events Skills Building 2: Answering questions with more than one answer Skills Building3: Using language to convince people

18. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Skills building 1 sequence of events: order of event Useful phrases: in the beginning, after that, then, after, when, before, eventually, in the end

19. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Step 1 Listen to the report about Zhu Lin and also phone her to get more information. ( Part A and B on page 26)

20. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 a Did some research and found a (1)_________ course in the UK b Left (2)_______________ and returned to China c Felt there were new (3)____________ in China university London / the UK opportunities Step 1 finding information

21. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 d Started to call (4)__________ in Shanghai and Beijing e Realized that he wanted more(5) ________ to get a good job f Had thought of coming back but couldn’t (6)_____ the position training refuse companies

22. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 g Got offered a job in (7)_______ h Lived in the UK for (8) ________ i Found a job much (9)______than the previous one London five years better 4 3 9 28 6 71 5

23. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part B Reasons why companies like to hire people who return from abroad 1. good command of ________ 2. direct experience of _____________________ 3. valuable knowledge of how _______ is done in another country English living in another country business

24. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1. What is the “ brain drain ” ? 2. When did the phenomenon begin? Step 1 It began in the 1970s. Brain drain means skilled workers and educated people move to other countries for work or study.

25. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Step 1 Reasons for reversal of brain drain 1 2 3 4 The combination of economic & career opportunities Government’s special new policies Sponsorship for studying abroad Friends tell friends about the beneficial situation in China, and the news spread.

26. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Skills building 2 Connecting words support: and, also, furthermore contradict: however, but, even though, despite

27. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Group discussion What do you want to ask the careers officers about? study abroad return to China find jobs advantages disadvantages why what kind of people what to prepare what jobs skills required

28. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Pair work StudentCareers officer Make up a dialogue between the student and the careers officer and then switch role.

29. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Skills building 3 Tips for convincing someone of something: Avoid the passive voice. Find good sources of information. Tell the truth. Do not be afraid to use strong language.

30. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Homework Write a letter to convince your friend that moving back to China is the best thing to do.

31. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Period two Ask students to exchange their letters and correct the possible mistakes and then the teacher just give some examples.

32. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Language practice Part A1 (Page 103) 1 flexible 3 retired 5 rent 7 caters 9 mobile 2 accountant 4 boom 6 heading for 8 ambulances 10 edition

33. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part A2 (Page 103) 1 tough 2 elect3 pension 4 inn5 slip6 clerk

34. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part B1 (Page 104) 1 resist 3 collision 5 preserve 7 clarify 2 thief 4 diverse 6 wandering 8 practice

35. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part B2 (Page 104) 1 origin 3 robbed 5 gay 7 fortune-telling 9 precise 2 sympathy 4 council 6 controversial 8 shabby 10 associated

36. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part C1 (Page 105) dghjeafbic Part C2 (Page 105) 1 d 2 a

37. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part D1 (Page 106) 1 physicist physics 2 analyse analytical analysis 3 Botany botanical 4 editors edition 5 biologist Biology 6 draining drain 7 robbed robbery

38. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part D2 (Page 106) 1 privileges 3 at best 5 numb 7 make sense 9 currency 2 bakery 4 bungalow 6 skateboards 8 telescope 10 biochemistry

39. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 1 swapped 3 rent 5 shabby 7 tougher 9 biochemistry Part D3 (Page 107) 2 bungalow 4 flexible 6 privilege 8 clerk 10 botanical

40. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part D4 (Page 107) 1 What effect do you think the recent boom in the number of private cars will have on our lives? 2 Many people believe that the problem of brain drain will become even worse. 3 Bored with Judy’s talking, John put on his coat and headed for the door. 4 To cater to everyone’s demand, the headmaster decided to keep the library open till 10 p.m.

41. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 5 In the past thirty years, he was always on the move. Now that he has retired, he would like to settle down in a quiet village. 6 Tom ran into the kitchen in a rush, slipping on the wet floor. 7 In the past when there was no advertising, products had to be promoted by word of mouth. 8 If we don’t know about Western culture, we will feel it doesn’t make sense to do so.

42. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Reading Part A (Page 108) 1 It was written in common, everyday language. 2 Huck runs away to escape his father, who often abuses him. Jim runs away to escape slavery. 3 They travel on a raft on the Mississippi River to reach the Ohio River, which will take them north to a state that does not allow slavery. 4 They meet many different people, most of whom are not good, but they are very funny. 5 Huck is safe because his father has died, and Jim gets his freedom because his owner has died and set him free in her will.

43. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part B (Page 109) 1 impression 2 positive 3 traffic 4 respect 5 business 6 relations 7 common 8 cards 9 discussions 10 feelings

44. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Listening Parts A and B (Page 110) 1 pack 2 polite words 3 tour book 4 history 5 bank 6 hotel 7 headaches 8 airport 9 make a list 10 look inside 11 lie 12 £145

45. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Part C (Page 110) 1 tour book 2 headaches 3 one pound 4 polite words 5 plane 6 make a list 7 £145 8 gift 9 chocolate

46. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 Writing Parts B (Page 111) Sample answer Many of my friends have chosen to move to Beijing and find a job there after graduation, but I would prefer to go and work in Shanghai. These two cities have many things in common. First, both are big and famous. Second, these two cities are also alike in that they are both modern and possess excellent transport systems that are both easy and convenient. Buses, trains and planes can take people wherever they want to go. Third, these two cities are similar in that

47. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 while both offer good job opportunities, competition for these jobs is fierce. Having many companies, factories and other businesses, they attract countless people looking for jobs every year. Both cities are attractive in many ways, which makes it hard to choose one to work and live in. Yet, even though the cities are similar in many ways, there are also big differences between the two. As the capital of China, Beijing has rich cultural heritage. There are many palaces and museums in this city. Shanghai, a world-famous

48. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13 international city, on the other hand, is China's most important port as well as its economic centre. It is probably China's most modern city. Another difference is the weather. Beijing is dry and cold in winter, and sometimes suffers from sandstorms, while Shanghai is near the sea and never has sandstorms. I like modern life and I am accustomed to the weather of Shanghai as it is nearer to my home, and I would like to go into the international transport business. Therefore, Shanghai is my first choice.

49. 2015 年下学期 湖南长郡卫星远程学校 制作 13