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1、Unit 8 GlobalizationUnit 8 Part II Main Reading5.to cease to employ(a worker)often temporarily(B)=6.the condition of being successful or thriving;especially economic well-being(B)=7.to cause to move faster(C)=8.in the same manner,form,or degree(C)=9.a general and progressive increase in prices(C)=10

2、.at an earlier time(D)=11.the act of combining into an integral whole(E)=12.an extremely powerful nation(F)=13.the relative size,extent,or degree of something(F)=14.a government tax on imports or exports(G)=lay off_prosperity_accelerate_alike_inflation _formerly_integration_superpower_scale_tariff_U

3、nit 8 Part II Main Reading15.any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective(G)=16.having divisions in more than two countries(H)=17.to follow the tracks or traces of(H)=18.obtaining goods or services from an outside supplier(H)=19.on or from the inside(J)=20.a list

4、 of employees and their salaries(J)=barrier_multinational_track_outsourcing_internally_payroll_Task 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details in the TextTask1.Answer the following questions with information from the passage.1)What is globalization in economic terms?2)What has been the engine

5、of globalization?In economic terms,globalization refers to the growing economic integration of the world,as trade,investment and money increasingly cross international borders._Unit 8 Part II Main ReadingTrade has been the engine of globalization._3)Why is globalization even harder to track now?Can

6、you illustrate that with one example?4)Why are many service sector jobs now under threat from globalization?Because one-third of all trade is within companies,for example Toyota shipping car parts from Japan to the US for final assembly._Unit 8 Part II Main ReadingMany service sector jobs are now un

7、der threat from outsourcing and offshoring,as global companies try to save money by shifting many functions that were once done internally._ _Unit 8 Part II Main Reading2.Write a brief summary of the text based on your answers to the above questions.Guess the meaning of the following words from cont

8、ext.The letter in parentheses refers to the paragraph in which the word can be found.Choose which meaning best fits the word.Task 1 Guessing Meaning from ContextTaskUnit 8 Part II Related ReadingVerbs b flatten a)to send from one person or place to another1.shrink(C)b)to make flat or flatter2.conduc

9、t(D)c)to take to be the case or to be true;accept without proof3.transfer(D)d)to do,manage,or control4.assume(E)e)to decrease in size,range,or extente_d _a _c _Nouns d competition(A)a)a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances,e

10、tc.1.explanation(A)b)skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort2.landscape(C)c)a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth,etc.3.corporation(C)d)the act of competing as for profit or a prize4.prestige(D)e)an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view5.consideration

11、(E)f)the process of giving careful thought to something6.architect(F)g)a large business company7.efficiency(G)h)someone who creates plans to be used in making something(such as buildings)Unit 8 Part II Main Readinga _e _g _c _f _h _b _Adjectivesc self-reliant(A)a)being or producing something never d

12、one or experienced or created before1.innovative(A)b)characterized by or displaying negation,denial,opposition or resistance;having no positive features2.previous(C)c)free from external control;confident3.enthusiastic(D)d)possible to be measured or noticed4.negative(E)e)urgently needed;absolutely ne

13、cessary5.positive(E)f)incapable of being avoided or prevented6.critical(F)g)just preceding something else in time or order7.measurable(G)h)having or showing great excitement and interest8.inevitable(I)i)characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance,certainty,etc.Unit 8 Part II Main Readin

14、ga _g _h_b_i_e_d _f_Task 2 Understanding Main Ideas and Important Details of the Text.Task1.Answer the following questions with information from the passage.Unit 8 Part II Related Reading1)What does the author mean by saying“The world is being flattened”?The flattening of the world means we are now

15、connecting all the knowledge centers on the planettogether into a single global network which has the possibility of bring in an amazing era of prosperityand innovation._Unit 8 Part II Related Reading2)In 2000,we entered the third era of globalization.What is this era being driven by?3)One example o

16、f the flattening of the world is the shift from manual labor to skilled labor moving overseas.Why are companies making this move?This era is being driven by non-Western,non-white countries such as China and India._Companies are making this move because not only are they able to save millions on the

17、lower costs,but they are getting a better quality of worker._Unit 8 Part II Related Reading4)Why can companies in the U.S.get a better quality of worker in other countries?Homesourcing means moving jobs from the office to the home.Employers say it increases productivity by measurable standards._5)Wh

18、at is homesourcing?What are the benefits of homesourcing to employers?Low-wage,low-prestige jobs in the U.S.are considered high-wage and high-prestige jobs in developed countries,which thus can attract well-educated people._Unit 8 Part II Related Reading2)How does the author illustrate his viewpoint

19、 that globalization is having a positive effect on the U.S.?A.The computers in all of these foreign companies are running Windows,chips are from Intel,phones are from Lucent,air conditioning from Carrier and bottled water from Coke.B.American exports to India alone doubled from 1990 to 2003.C.The cy

20、cle of production for these items requires a critical mass and product cycle that only America has to offer.D.All of the above.Unit 8 Part II Related Reading3)Which of the following contributes to the job change affecting the flat world?A.Outsourcing.B.Homesourcing.C.Both outsourcing and homesourcin

21、g.D.Neither outsourcing nor homesourcing.4)Which call center will probably take care of your order if you go through the drive-in at the McDonalds in Cape Girardeau,Missouri?A.One call center in Colorado Springs.B.One call center in India.C.One call center in Cape Girardeau,Missouri.D.One call cente

22、r in China.Unit 8 Part II Related Reading5)What is the authors attitude towards the challenge of the flat world?A.Uneasy.B.Overconfident.C.Negative.D.Positive.1.Read the words and expressions in the pool until you can pronounce them correctly,spell them correctly,and use them correctly in communicat

23、ion.Unit 8 Part IV Task 1 2.Fill in the blanks with words/phrases from the Main Reading given below.Change the form where necessary.1)Lack of confidence is the biggest to most English learners.2)In the last 20 years Korea has been into an advanced industrial power.3)The economic has created many job

24、 opportunities.4)The new agreement raised hopes for and harmony.accelerate barrier boom dramatically formerlymultinational prosperity scale track transformUnit 8 Part IV Task 1 barrier_transformed_boom_prosperity_5)The police used dogs to the criminal.6)Hes in business on a small.7)Our country shoul

25、d the economic growth.8)Many companies have operations in this area.9)We now enjoy these comforts which we had only heard of.10)Our way of life has changed over the last ten years.Unit 8 Part IV Task 1 track_scale_accelerate_multinational_formerly_dramatically_3.Fill in the blanks with words/phrases

26、 from the Related Reading in the vocabulary pool.Change the form where necessary.1)Violent films have(不良的)effect on preschool children.2)I think we can safely(推断)that interest rates will go up again soon.3)The flexible working hours have greatly improved(效率)in our company.4)A brave man never(退缩)from

27、 challenges.5)We need an immediate decision on this(紧迫的)issue.Unit 8 Part IV Task 1 negative_assume_efficiency_shrink_critical_6)The factory has been(转移)to an eastern location,due to environmental concerns.7)As financial crisis hurt businesses,more lay-offs seemed(不可避免的).8)There is keen(竞争)between t

28、he two car manufacturers.9)Theres been a(显著的)improvement in his work.10)The reporter is(进行)a survey of public attitudes at the moment.Unit 8 Part IV Task 1 transferred_inevitable_competition_measurable_conducting_4.Complete the following sentences according to the Chinese given in the brackets.1)(由于

29、飞行员罢工)，all flights have had to be cancelled.2)The report was(由于片面报道受到责备).3)Inflation is(对经济产生着深刻的影响).4)(既然我们互相了解了)，we can do some group work.5)Can I(通过电话点餐)？As a result of the pilots strike _Unit 8 Part IV Task 1 blamed for one-sided story _having a profound effect on economy _Now that we know each

30、other _place my order by phone _ Task 2 Practicing Sentence PatternsUnit 8 Part IV Task 2 Sentence Pattern PoolFrom Main Reading1.Few places in the world have seen the dramatic effects of globalization more than Bangalore,the Silicon Valley of India,which is experiencing an extraordinary IT boom tha

31、t is transforming the prospects of the Indian economy.(Paragraph A)2.Trade has been the engine of globalization,with world trade in manufactured goods increasing more than 100 times(from$95bn to$12 trillion)in the 50 years since 1955,much faster than the overall growth of the world economy.(Paragrap

32、h G)Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Sentence Pattern PoolFrom Main Reading3.Those countries which have managed to increase their role in the world trading system by targeting exports to rich countriessuch as Japan,Korea and now Chinahave seen dramatic increases in their standard of living.(Paragraph G)4.And g

33、lobalization is even harder to track now that one-third of all trade is within companies,for example Toyota shipping car parts from Japan to the US for final assembly.(Paragraph H)Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Sentence Pattern PoolFrom Related Reading5.While many of us had some knowledge that outsourcing,tr

34、ade agreements and technology were changing the world,few of us were really aware of the truth.(Paragraph B)6.The second era lasted from 1800 to 2000 where multinational companies changed the landscape and shrunk the world from medium to small despite the Great Depression,World Wars I&II and the Col

35、d War.(Paragraph C)Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Sentence Pattern PoolFrom Related Reading7.Companies are making this move because not only are they able to save millions on the lower costs,but they are getting a better quality of worker.(Paragraph D)8.While there does have to be consideration for those who

36、 will be out of a job looking for a safety net,the wealth being created in these other countries is having a positive effect on the U.S.(Paragraph E)9.It cant be underestimated how much the flattening of the world will change the role and form of government,innovation and business,the role of women,

37、war,education,religion,art,science and research.(Paragraph I)1.Study the sentence patterns in the pool until you can memorize them and use them properly in communication.Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Simulated Reproduction:Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him,and to let

38、 him know that you trust him.Simulated Translation:几乎没有什么地方比我的家乡更加美丽。2.Translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences.Model 1:Few places in the world have seen the dramatic effects of globalization more than Bangalore,the Silicon Valley of India,which is experie

39、ncing an unprecedented IT boom that is transforming the prospects of the Indian economy.Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Few places are more beautiful than my hometown._Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Simulated Reproduction:Since these measures took effect in 2005,we have seen dramatic increases in sales.Simulated Trans

40、lation:从上世纪90 年代起，中国在进出口方面增长迅猛。Model 2:Those countries which have managed to increase their role in the world trading system by targeting exports to rich countriessuch as Japan,Koreaand now Chinahave seen dramatic increases in their standard of living.China has seen dramatic increase in imports and

41、exports since 1990s._Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Simulated Reproduction:While many of us have some knowledge that a well-balanced diet and exercises are keeping us fit,few of us are really aware of the truth.Simulated Translation:虽然很多人知道增加词汇量对英语学习很重要，但是很少有人真正了解事实。Model 3:While many of us had some knowledg

42、e that outsourcing,trade agreements and technology were changing the world,few of us were really aware of the truth.While many of us have some knowledge that it is important to widen our vocabulary for English learning,few of us are really aware of the truth._Simulated Reproduction:The nurses are on

43、 a strike because not only do they want a pay increase,but they want reduced hours as well.Simulated Translation:新游戏更受欢迎，因为它不仅更便宜，而且更有趣。Model 4:Companies are making this move because not only are they able to save millions on the lower costs,but they are getting a better quality of worker.The new ga

44、me is more popular because not only is it cheaper,but it is more interesting._Unit 8 Part IV Task 2 Part V Writing StrategyPart V Writing Strategy Writing a Definition Paragraph PracticePracticeWriting StrategyWriting a Definition ParagraphUnit 8 Part V1.Read the following paragraphs and underline t

45、he words and structures of a definition paragraph.PracticeUnit 8 Part VUnit 8 Part V Websters II New Riverside University Dictionary defines mothers day as“A day for honoring mothers and motherhood,observed annually on the second Sunday in May.”Actually,mothers day is a celebration,but it is much mo

46、re too.For the family,it is not a normal day,busy with chores and work around the house,and empty of excitement.It is a day when children get up earlier than usual,and excitedly try to keep their plans for celebration secret from their mothers.It is a day when mothers pretend not to hear the kids ex

47、citement and preparations,and show absolute surprise when they,smiling and parading down the hall,carefully and awkwardly bring orange juice and overdone toast for her breakfast in bed,as a sign of love.Unit 8 Part VMothers Day is a day for remembering-a happy day for people who warmly think of thei

48、r mothers,a sad day for those who no longer have them,and a day for mostof the world to celebrate a very special member of the family-the mother.It is a day when kids and adults buy all kinds of gifts for their special women-from jewelry to food,to cards and flowers,and restaurants are full of families trying to give their mothers a day off from the kitchen.2.Choose one of the following topics and write a paragraph with the skills you have learned about definition.PracticeUnit 8 Part V Fathers Day SARS DINK X-sports American English