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1、Unit 7 Online datingVocabulary TaskScript and Answers1. A: You seem to be floating on air. What happened?B: Dont you know? My girlfriend is coming to see me.A: Good for you! How did you meet her?B: Weve been chatting online for some time. We both took an instant liking to each other.2. A: What do yo

2、u say we try online chat to practice our English?8: Thats a good idea. But we have to play it safe because some people use online chat to take advantage of others.A: You dont say! But many people are keen on chatting online.9: Remember not to tell anyone online any of your personal information. Then

3、 you can go online.3. A: You spend a lot of time on the Internet. What can you do there?B: You name it, the Internet has it. I usually surf the Net, read news and anything I am interested in, check emails, chat with other people. Sometimes I buy things too.A: I see. Thats why you are so stuck to it.

4、8: You are right. Im getting into the Net and maybe I can find a girlfriend online.4. A: Im getting more and more spam lately. I cant put up with it.8: Neither can I. We must be more on guard online and try to find some way to filter it.A: But the spammers seem to be able to circumvent any barrier w

5、e set up.B: Maybe their message is their Achilles heel because they have to deliver their message, whatever it is. If we can write software that recognizes their message, theres no way they can get around that.5. A: Have you heard of identity theft?8: Yes. Some people get someones social security nu

6、mber online and use it to apply for credit cards and credit lines. Then they buy things with the credit cards.A: Do you know that identity theft has become an epidemic? Its reported that just by a very modest calculation, there were over 700000 victims in the United States last year.B: It blows my m

7、ind! One can never be too cautious online.Listening Task2. Listening Activity1) First ListeningAnswers1. In marriage.2. In the man/s country.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She was in the USA and he in England.2. For almost a year.3. He sent flowers to her job site.4. A true relationship (love) was dev

8、eloping.5. He went to meet her family in Texas at Christmas and they married on the 18th.Script and Answers to Self-studyOur /ztrue testimony1/ of international Internetmatch-makingYou hear of it happening more and more these days- someone meeting over the Internet and resulting in marriage. It may

9、seem like a fairy tale coming true- until it happens to you or someone you know. I am one of the few who met their “life mates“ through the Internet and thats just how we also felt when it happened to us.We met in a chat room on the subject of computers and the Internet. I was in the USA and he was

10、in England. We chatted on the Internet and by phone for almost a year before we finally met. We were both going through the end of our marriages and just enjoyed having each other to talk to and discovered we had a lot in common. In no time at all, it felt as if wed known each other for years. He so

11、metimes called me at work, and oh, such lovely email greetings wed sent each other. It truly was a “worldly romance* in bloom!On my birthday- much to the awe and delight of my friends he sent flowers to my job site. Since my co-workers relieved me for breaks, he had spoken to them many times when he

12、 would call for me- this made him become real and very well known. As time went by, even they were soon to admit a true relationship was developing. Our feelings steadily blossomed into a beautiful love. As we prepared for our first meeting, we both were amazed at how everything seemed to just work

13、itself out for us! It was as if it were a sign encouraging us every step of the way!When my plane landed in England and we held each other for the first time, there was such a sense of love and endearment that it felt as though we had always been together. From the start of our first meeting we both

14、 felt so comfortable and secure with each other. Since we had talked for so long on the Internet, we felt a natural connection to each other. It was amazing how we perfectly matched as we knew about each other in every way. Anyone who had seen us together could see how much in love we were.Through t

15、he events of his meeting my family in Texas at Christmas and our marrying on the 18th, it made December 2000 a month to remember. We now live in England where we are making the plans we had once only chatted about through a computer- a reality of a beautiful life together. Real World Listening1. Pre

16、dictAnswer Some online dating incidents.2. Get the Main IdeasAnswersa. Anchor: A man from Ecuador, living in the American Midwest, was having a hard time relating to American women. He went onto a Hispanic dating service and met a woman from Venezuela. She came to visit him and they got married, and

17、 have children, and are reportedly happy.b. Mrs. Crick: She met her husband online because she worked nights and didnt have time for social gatherings. She thought she could talk with someone online, ask all the questions and get to know the person. She was very happy with her husband.c. Mr. Dykma:

18、One of his friends almost went to the Ukraine after spending some time surfing MeetForeignW.d. Michelle: She met a man online. He said he wants someone whos intelligent, kind, honest, respectful of others, and really wants to have a fun, quality life with a creative guy who will do his best to make

19、everyday the best he can for her. He turned the ad into a quiz: z/lf youre interested in contacting me, ask me four good questions. Youll be graded on sincerity and creativity/ She didnt want to be graded to win the chance for a date.ScriptOnline datingAnchor: Dozens of Web sites have provided datin

20、g services. Curiosity, desire and the need for companionship make them a sure-fire business. Today we are going to talk about the world of high-tech dating. Mrs. Crick is 55 years old. She lives in Las Vegas and is newly married through online dating.Crick: Yes, I met my husband online. I have never

21、 been happier. He is everything I ever wanted and more . I dont hang out or go to clubs or social gatherings . just really dont have time . I work nights and this cuts into any social scenes I might find . but online, you can talk with someone, ask all the questions you want and get to know the pers

22、on before you actually meet them . when you do you can find out if they are telling the truth .Anchor: Mr. Dykma, have you tried online dating?Dykma: I dont like online dating. But someone very close to me almost went to the Ukraine earlier this year, after spending some time surfing MeetForeignW. I

23、 cant believe that people are so eager to be married that they would travel to a place simply to find a bride.Anchor: Of course, people will do anything in the name of love. A friend told me about a man from Ecuador, living in the American Midwest, who was having a hard time relating to American wom

24、en. He went onto a Hispanic dating service and met a woman from Venezuela. She came to visit and they got married, and have children, and are reportedly happy. What do you think, Michelle?Michelle: Yes, happy means different things to different people. Once I was online and met this BB. He said he w

25、ants someone whos intelligent, kind, honest, respectful of others, and really wants to have a fun, quality life with a creative guy who will do his best to make everyday the best he can for her.Anchor: Sounds good. Did you meet him in person?Michelle: But then, he turned the ad into a quiz:/zlf your

26、e interested in contacting me, try this; ask me four good questions. Make?m good, youll be graded on sincerity and creativity. Please also have a photo/ I dont want a quiz. I dont want to be graded to win the chance for a date. I wonder what would happen if I met BB on the street, at a party, bumped

27、 into him in a museum. Would I react differently? Would I want to get to know him better? This ad turns me off.Real World SpeakingAnswers for Reference1) They met in a chat room on a subject that they both are interested in.2) They chatted on the Internet for almost a year before they finally met.3)

28、 They discovered they had a lot in common.4) They called and sent email greetings and even flowers to each other.5) He had spoken to her friends, which made the relationship more real.6) They felt so comfortable and secure with each other.Self-studyAnswers1-e,2i,3-b,4g,5-a,6f,7-j,8-c,9-h,10-dUnit 8

29、A choice of attitudeVocabulary TaskScript and Answers1. A: How did Sam strike you?B: Hes a wishy-washy guy.A: Really? Why?B: He never knows what he wants.2. A: Whats wrong, Fred? You dont look too good.B: I dont know if Im coming or going.A: What do you mean?B: Well, Jane was taken into hospital las

30、t night. The children are crying, but Ive got to work overtime today. What shall I do?3. A: Whats the matter, Toshio? You seem upset.8: I dont know why I let Coach talk me into the switch.A: Havent you made up your mind?9: No. I think its a crazy idea to join you in figure skating.4. A: Congratulati

31、ons, Vicky! Youve been offered the chance to work abroad for one year.B: Thanks, Reginald! But I feel Km pulled in two directions.A: Whats wrong?B: You know, I have two career opportunities at the same time- my career as a teacher and my career as a mother.5. A: Hi, Wilma. Whats the deal with hockey

32、?B: I cant go back.A: Why?B: Ive been wrestling with the question of whether, being in such shape, Ill ever nail my opponent.Listening Task2. Listening Activity1) First ListeningAnswers1. He is Abraham Lincoln. He was determined to become a public servant.2. He is Henry Ford. His bliss was the autom

33、obile.3. He is Babe Ruth. He loved playing baseball.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. Stumbles: He ran for legislature and lost. He ran for Congress and lost. He ran for the Senate twice and lost both times. He tried for a state land officer and was rejected.Success: In 1860 he was elected President of t

34、he United States.2. Stumbles: He tried to establish two car companies and both went bankrupt when he was 40 years old.Success: By 50 years old, he was the worlds leading auto-maker and was well on the way to becoming the first billionaire.3. Stumbles: He struck out 1330 times and he failed.Success:

35、The 714 times he hit a home run and he held the record for many years as having struck out more than any ball player in history.ScriptFollow your blissIt is natural for you to be faced with choices in life. My advice is to follow your bliss. It means to follow a course in life that is most exciting

36、and challenging for you and to follow a direction that brings you the greatest personal satisfaction.Do you know the story of King Arthurs knights? When they set out on their quest for the Holy Grail, each set out alone. Each entered the woods at the deepest, darkest point, where there was no way or

37、 path. If there is a well-worn path, it is someone elses path, not yours.There was a man who was determined to become a public servant. He ran for legislature and lost. He ran for Congress and lost. He ran for the Senate twice and lost both times. After all these failures, he even tried for a politi

38、cal appointment as a state land officer; something like a Justice of the Peace, and he was flatly rejected. Yet this guy held to his vision of public service, and in 1860 was elected President of the United States. The man, of course, was Abraham Lincoln.Look at this guy. At 40, he tried to establis

39、h two car companies. Both went bankrupt, and he was flat broke. Yet the automobile was his bliss. By 50, he was the worlds leading automaker, and was well on his way to becoming the first billionaire. That man was Henry Ford.Consider the baseball player who held the record for many years as having s

40、truck out more than any ball player in history. In his career, he struck out 1330 times. Yet what we remember about Babe Ruth is not the 1330 times he failed, but the 714 times he hit a home run.Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Edgar Allen Poe and Shelly were all expelled from school at one point. Pe

41、ople are stumbling while following their bliss. Where you stumble, stop and smile, for there your treasure may lie.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersClaudia: aexcited aconfidentToshio: oupset hesitant2. Get the Main IdeasAnswersQuestion 1:Claudia: I cant do the triple toe loop.My legs arent stron

42、g enough.Toshio: I want to get back my shape.Question 2:Claudia: If we stick to it, perhaps we can compete against the best. Lets give it a try. I plan to go to the Olympics by any means necessary.Toshio: I think it is a crazy idea. Itll never work. I dont think figure skating is for guys. I never p

43、lanned to take the figure skating seriously.Script and Answers to Self-studyA choice of attitude accept the switch or not?In a moment, you are going to hear a conversation between Claudia and Toshio. They are discussing Coachs suggestion of going to the Olympics as a team.Claudia: Hey, are you okay?

44、 Toshio, you seem upset. I didnt mean to hurt your feelings in there. Itzs just that-Toshio: Dont be ridiculous. I can accept the switch. Well, just for the record, I think this is a crazy idea. It/ll never work. I dont know why I let Coach talk me into it. Tm only here to get back in shape.Claudia:

45、 You seem in pretty good shape to me. There doesnt seem to be much wrong with the way you move on the ice.Toshio: Glad you noticed.Claudia: Whats the deal with hockey? Why canzt you go back?Toshio: ltzs a long story. I dont want to talk about it.Claudia: Km sorry I asked.Toshio: What I dont understa

46、nd is why you are doing this. I mean, isnt it better to get to the Olympics as a solo performer? You seem the type who wants the limelight all to yourself.Claudia: Coach just told me I wont get to the Olympics as a solo skater. I cant do the triple toe loop. My legs arent strong enough. And Coach do

47、esnt think Ill ever nail it. So I cant follow my real dream anymore - just like you cant follow your hockey dreams.Toshio: So were both failures, then. Maybe we really do belong together.Claudia: Speak for yourself. I dont consider myself a failure. Tm just changing directions. Thats all. I intend t

48、o get to the Olympics by any means necessary.Toshio: But I never planned to take this figure skating seriously.Claudia: Coach said you had talent, that you should try it out.Toshio: Well, maybe its okay for girls. But guys dont figure skate- not real guys. They do stuff like football and hockey.Claudia: Are you willing to give it a try, Toshio? Lets just work together and see if its right for both of us. And if we stick to it, perhaps we can comp