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Unit 7  This Way or That Way?
 
Part Ⅰ Getting ready
In every big city, traffic may prove to be a sticky problem. To have a system of effective traffic you need good engineering. In order to achieve this goal, traffic rules and regulations as well as devices such as signals, signs, and markings are installed to relieve vehicular congestion1 and to promote safety and pedestrian mobility2.
 
A  The following words and phrases will appear in this unit. All of them are related to traffic. Listen carefully and study the definitions.
   1. block: a building or group of buildings built between two streets
   2. terminus: a stop or station at the end of a railway or bus line
   3. cross-roads: a place where two or more roads cross
   4. traffic lights: a set of coloured lights, usually red, green and yellow, used for controlling and directing traffic especially where one road crosses another
   5. plaza3; a public square or marketplace, especially in towns in Spanish-speaking countries
   6. roundabout: traffic circle; a place where three or more roads meet, with a circular area in the middle round which the traffic must go, rather than straight across
   7. exit: side road; branch road
   8. dual4 carriageway: divided highway; a main road on which the traffic travelling in opposite directions is kept apart by a central band or separation of some sort
   9. ring road: a road that goes round the edge of a large town so that traffic does not have to pass through the centre
  10. by-pass: a road that passes round the side of a town or other busy area
 
B  Here are some short conversations about asking the way. Pay special attention to verbs. Supply the missing words.
   1. Woman: Do you know how to ______ Jann's house _________?
      Man:   Yeah. ______ this road until you ______ 21st Street. Then ________.
      Woman: _______ on 21st Street. OK...
      Man:   _______ 21st Street for about _______ until you _______ Main Street. Then _______.
      Woman: _______ on 21st, _______ on Main Street.
      Man:   He _______ 476 Main Street. It's on the _______ of the street.

   2. Man:   Should I ______ here?
      Woman: No. _______ going _______ and _______ at the _______.
      Man:   Do you _______ at Scott Road?
      Woman: That's right. __________ there.

   3. Man:   How far is it _______ to Los Angles?
      Woman: Oh, about ________ by car.
      Man:   What's the ________ way to _________ there?
      Woman: I-lO is the ________.

   4. Peter: We're having a party on ________. It's Jenny's ________. Would you like to come?
      Joe:   Sure. How do I ________ your house?
      Peter: Well, __________ after the hospital and we're ________.
      Joe:   OK. See you on ________.

Part Ⅱ Giving directions
When you come into a new city or town, the first thing you may do is to get a good city map. City maps are available in many places: gas stations, local drug stores, five-and-tens, and book stores. Then you can walk around the city with the map and look for landmarks5 such as department stores, big libraries, banks, churches, supermarkets, post offices, hotels, restaurants and cinemas. These one-of-a-kind buildings will help you get familiar with the city.

A  You are going to hear three statements and two conversations about giving directions. All of them are based on the following map. Look at the map and trace the routes while listening.

B  Now try this: listen to some more authentic6 versions of the statements and conversations. Complete the directions.
   1. __________ Town Hall -> __________ Cotton Street -> __________ the corner -> __________ South Park Street -> __________ about a block -> __________ Twist Avenue -> the museum is __________ the next crass-roads __________
   2.  _____the bank -> ____________ Central Avenue -> __________ about __________ minutes __________ South Park Street -> __________ -> __________ one block -> __________ Main Street -> the Department Store is __________
   3. __________ MacDonald's -> __________ Queen's High Street -> __________ about __________ block __________ Main Street -> __________ -> __________ blocks __________ the end of Main Street -> __________ the train station is __________
   4.  __________ the post office -> __________ Twist Avenue -> __________ the Big Church -> the ___________ bus terminus is __________ the Church __________
   5. __________ the Agency -> __________ -> __________ Main Street -> __________ the Hilton Hotel -> __________ Queen's High Street -> __________ the Grand Cinema -> __________ the road __________ the next traffic lights -> the Art Gallery is __________

Part Ⅲ  Finding the way
If the city you are going to is a big one, then it is very easy for you to get lost even with the help of a map. For example, a map may tell you that a certain place is five miles away, but actually it calls for a ten-mile ride to reach that place because of winding7 roads. To make sure you don't get lost, the most useful thing to do is to ask the way. You may either stop a stranger in the streets or telephone your friends. Usually it won't be difficult to find a call box alongside the street

A  You are going to hear a conversation in which a lost motorist phones her friend in a call box for directions. While listening for the first time, focus on the key words, add more key words if you can in the left-hand column. After the second listening complete the route in the right-hand column with the help of the notes.
   Route    
   ... __________ -> __________ the London Road -> __________ Headington -> __________ the roundabout -> __________ the __________ exit __________ -> __________ the by-pass -> __________ the second roundabout -> __________ third roundabout -> __________ the __________ exit __________ -> God stow Road-> __________ a bridge -> __________ the ________ road __________   

B  Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the conversation.

Part Ⅳ  More about the topic: You Can't Miss It
China is a country of bicycles. Though it is not very comfortable to ride a bike during rush hours, people still prefer cycling to bus riding. But in some other countries, things are different. Since so many people drive cars, bike-riding may well be very dangerous or even impossible. Nowadays many people prefer walking if the place they are going to is within walking distance. To local townspeople walking doesn't seem to be a problem, but to travellers, walking is not so easy because they are not familiar with the city.
The following short story is about two brothers asking the way in Boston. Supply the missing words while listening.

   Last summer my brother and I stayed for a _______ with some ________ friends in Boston. That was our ______ trip away from __________ and we wanted to see _________ of Boston's beautiful ________.
   One morning we _______ out to look for a ______ tower. We stopped a ________ and asked ________. "__________ me, could you __________ us how to __________ to the Tower of Boston, _____?"
   "Go __________ blocks and __________ to your left." the man said __________. "You can't __________ it."
   So we __________ three blocks and turned to our __________, but the __________ wasn't there. We then asked a __________ stranger. "Excuse me, __________ do we __________ to the Tower of Boston?"
   "Go three _________  and turn to _________ left. You _________ miss it," the man _________ without any _________.
   But _________ we couldn't find the tower. _________ we asked a _________ stranger. "Excuse me, _________ is the Tower of Boston?"
   "_______ three blocks and turn ______ your left. _________ can't miss it," the man ______ unwittingly.
   This time we _____ the tower, but we _________ if everything in Boston was three blocks and a left turn ______. Just ______ somebody came ______ to us and said, "Excuse me, do you ________ where I can _______ some bread ______ here?"
   "Go three blocks _______ turn to your left," my brother said _______, "you can't miss ________."

Part Ⅴ Memory test: Steve's First Morning
Do you still remember what happened on the first day when you entered the college? Did you have any difficulties in finding the right places? Did you get lost on the campus?

A  The following listening material is about Steve's first morning at the polytechnic8 college . Listen carefully (preferably only one time). The comprehension material is followed by some questions. Find the right answers as quickly as possible according to the notes you have taken while listening.
   Notes
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
   _______________________  _________________________
 
   1. a. in his classroom
      b. at the main entrance
      c. in the large hall
      d. in the fitness room
   2. a. 1                 
      b. 2
      c. 3               
      d. 4
   3. a. director of the polytechnic
      b. head of rear-service department
      c. head of students' services
      d. a student from the third year
      e. an experienced teacher
      f. head of physical education
      g. a student from the first year        
      h. head of academic body
   4. a. table tennis         
      b. sailing
      c. hockey   
      d. boxing
      e. tennis              
      f. football
      g. badminton
      h. mountain climbing
      i. going down-caves
      j. swimming
      k. rugby    
      i. fitness
   5. a. foreign language
      b. accounting9
      c. computer
      d. business studies
   6. a. Room 316        
      b. Room 361
      c. Room 631
      d. Room 163
   7. a. one male and two females
      b. two males and one female
      c. two males and two females
      d. one male and one female
   8. a. Yes               
      b. No
 
B  You are going to hear some short conversations about giving directions (preferably only one time). All of them are based on the following map. Look at the map and trace the routes while listening.

Part Ⅵ  Reminder10 of key points in this unit
    Verb & Verb Phrase Noun & Noun Phrase  Other
   Part Ⅰ take a left         block             on your left / right
    turn right / left  
   Part Ⅱ miss                 corner             opposite
    repeat         cross-roads     straight ahead
    go along         avenue             past
    go up / down         terminus     across
    cross         travel agency 
                  traffic lights 
                  art gallery 
   Part Ⅲ go the wrong way     call box            completely
           turn round           motorist            a bit further
           go back (through)    roundabout
           go straight across   exit
           Bless you!           dual carriageway
                                ring road
                                by-pass
   Part Ⅳ start out            family friends       famous
           look for             stranger             politely
           reply                hesitation           unwittingly
           wonder 
           come up
   Part Ⅴ keep fit             polytechnic            unwittingly
           take part in         main entrance          weekly
           join                 notice board director  academic
                                students' services
                                physical education
                                fitness room
                                business studies
                                clue
                                rear-service
                                accounting
                                Jewelry Store
 


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1 congestion pYmy3     
n.阻塞,消化不良
参考例句:
  • The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。
  • Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion.在学校附近泊车会引起严重的交通堵塞。
2 mobility H6rzu     
n.可动性,变动性,情感不定
参考例句:
  • The difference in regional house prices acts as an obstacle to mobility of labour.不同地区房价的差异阻碍了劳动力的流动。
  • Mobility is very important in guerrilla warfare.机动性在游击战中至关重要。
3 plaza v2yzD     
n.广场,市场
参考例句:
  • They designated the new shopping centre York Plaza.他们给这个新购物中心定名为约克购物中心。
  • The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen.这个广场上布满了便衣警察。
4 dual QrAxe     
adj.双的;二重的,二元的
参考例句:
  • The people's Republic of China does not recognize dual nationality for any Chinese national.中华人民共和国不承认中国公民具有双重国籍。
  • He has dual role as composer and conductor.他兼作曲家及指挥的双重身分。
5 landmarks 746a744ae0fc201cc2f97ab777d21b8c     
n.陆标( landmark的名词复数 );目标;(标志重要阶段的)里程碑 ~ (in sth);有历史意义的建筑物(或遗址)
参考例句:
  • The book stands out as one of the notable landmarks in the progress of modern science. 这部著作是现代科学发展史上著名的里程碑之一。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • The baby was one of the big landmarks in our relationship. 孩子的出世是我们俩关系中的一个重要转折点。 来自辞典例句
6 authentic ZuZzs     
a.真的,真正的;可靠的,可信的,有根据的
参考例句:
  • This is an authentic news report. We can depend on it. 这是篇可靠的新闻报道, 我们相信它。
  • Autumn is also the authentic season of renewal. 秋天才是真正的除旧布新的季节。
7 winding Ue7z09     
n.绕,缠,绕组,线圈
参考例句:
  • A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
  • The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
8 polytechnic g1vzw     
adj.各种工艺的,综合技术的;n.工艺(专科)学校;理工(专科)学校
参考例句:
  • She was trained as a teacher at Manchester Polytechnic.她在曼彻斯特工艺专科学校就读,准备毕业后做老师。
  • When he was 17,Einstein entered the Polytechnic Zurich,Switzerland,where he studied mathematics and physics.17岁时,爱因斯坦进入了瑞士苏黎士的专科学院,学习数学和物理学。
9 accounting nzSzsY     
n.会计,会计学,借贷对照表
参考例句:
  • A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
  • There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。
10 reminder WkzzTb     
n.提醒物,纪念品;暗示,提示
参考例句:
  • I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
  • It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知,她才付应该交的房租。

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