1、Skimming Check () the true statements. Answer: The true statements are 5, 6 and 7.*? 1 There were 159 passengers on Flight 1549.? 2 The writer had to leave his socks behind on the plane.? 3 The first thing he wanted to do after the landing was to go home.? 4 During the landing he was afraid he would
2、 not survive. ? 5 He was helped by his first officer Jeff Skiles.? 6 During the week after the event the writer found it difficult to sleep at night.? 7 He has received messages from other pilots thanking him for what he did.一个月前，我安全地将1549号航班停在了哈得孙河。从某种意义上讲，这是其中容易的那部分。事发当晚，我们在确保机上所有155名乘客的下落后，离开了医院，
3、终于到了宾馆，是飞行员联合会及纽约市警察局的人送我们来的。我记得自己当时想要的非常简单。我弄丢了所有的随身物品；我度过了生命中最痛苦的三分钟。我想要的只是与家人说话和几双干袜子。TranslationTranslation原文原文我想要的只是与家人说话和几双干袜子我想要的只是与家人说话和几双干袜子*这离我驾驶美国航空1549号航班紧急迫降在哈得孙河已过去一个月了。TranslationTranslation原文原文*自那以后，人们显然对我和我的机组成员表示出极大的关注，每个人都想把功臣的数量限制在五人以下，我试着反抗，却没有成功。但我仍然不认为自己是个名人。要适应这种生活是件难事，最初是因为给
4、我披上的“英雄”这件外衣。很长时间以来我都觉得这个词用得不恰当。TranslationTranslation原文原文*正如我的妻子洛丽在60分钟时事杂志里所说的，英雄是那种下决心冲入着火的大楼的人。而这个不一样，这种情况是我们不得不面对的。我无法选择我当时要做的。这就是为什么最初我决定如果有人要送我礼物表示感谢的话，我得心怀感激地收下，但收下后也不会据为己有。TranslationTranslation原文原文*但是，随着时间的推移，我能更好地正确看待每件事并意识到这件事对人们生活的影响，他们是多么希望得到好消息，他们是多么想再一次看到希望。一部分原因是因为这件事发生在总统换届时。我们经历了全
5、球性的经济下滑，人们感到迷惑、害怕所以非常盼望有好消息。我想，他们想吃定心丸，想确定所有我们珍惜的事物、我们的理想依然存在，并且会一直在那儿，虽然并不总是那么明显。TranslationTranslation原文原文* 在我很小的时候，父亲让我深深懂得一个指挥官要对他属下的每个人的利益负责。如果一个指挥官因为没有远见或判断错误而使他手下的人受到伤害，那他就犯了不可原谅的罪。我的父亲是一名海军牙医，1941-1945年期间在夏威夷和圣地亚哥服役。虽然他从未亲眼目睹过战争，但他认识很多亲临战场的人。在部队时你会被反复灌输这种思想：你要对每个人各方面的利益负责。 TranslationTransla
6、tion原文原文*在飞行的每一分钟里，我都有自信去解决下一个问题。我的大副杰夫斯基尔斯和我做了飞行员应该做的事：按照所接受的培训和我们的人生理念行事。我们珍惜飞机上的每个生命并且知道我们的责任是努力挽救每个生命，尽管我们的飞机突然发生了全盘故障，我们也从未放弃。因为有计划所以我们的希望一直存在。TranslationTranslation原文原文*或许，可以以类似的方式提醒那些个人生活遭受危机的人，他们也许被炒鱿鱼了，也许被取消了赎回权：不管情况有多糟糕或你处理危机的时间有多短，采取下一步行动永远是可能的。即使是在最危急的情况下也总是有解决的办法。你肯定能渡过难关。TranslationTra
7、nslation原文原文*尽管我们的结果很成功，但喜欢假设是人类的天性：如果会怎么样。在最初的几个晚上，我无法入睡，常常会后怕。要让我什么也不想尽快入睡太难了。有时我不愿意去想，但我无法不想。那是我们的机组人员都曾经感受过的创伤后压力的一部分，我们曾相互倾诉。TranslationTranslation原文原文* 有趣的是，在事后的头两个星期，杰夫一直跟我说：“我只想回到以前的生活。”但前几天，他终于说道，这也是第一次：“你知道，现在挺好的。我在学习喜欢现在的生活。这很好。”我想他开始慢慢适应了所发生的一切。他意识到他应该受到关注，他也可以继续做真实的自己，接受关注并不意味着出卖自己。Tran
8、slationTranslation原文原文* 除了乘客泉涌般的支持，我所感受到的最动人的情感来自于其他飞行员。他们告诉我因为航空行业及从业人员所遭受的连年经济困难及对此行业日益减少的尊重，他们不再为上班而自豪了有些人已经这样好几十年了。TranslationTranslation原文原文*现在，他们告诉我，他们又感到自豪了。他们为此感谢我。他们感谢我们，感谢所有的机组成员，因为我们提醒了人们我们每天都在做什么，什么是真正的危险。他们觉得他们又赢回了失去的尊敬。 TranslationTranslation原文原文* 下一步怎么办呢？我将继续为我的航空公司飞行在我准备好的时候。我不确定那会是什
9、么时候。可能是几个月后吧。我还是没有多少个夜晚能在家里度过。我的家人及我自己都努力做真实的自己而不让此事改变我们，但这也是一个艰难的学习过程。并且我们下定决心尽一切努力从中取得完美的结果。TranslationTranslation原文原文*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar Words Match the words and expressions with their meanings in the context of the passage.1 account for (a) to give an explanation for something (b) to kn
10、ow where someone or something is 2 perspective (a) viewpoint (b) sensible way of looking at things b account for change hands come to terms with perspective sell out slipb*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar Words3 change hands (a) to try something different (b) to get a new owner or be taken over by someone
11、 new4 slip (a) a piece of paper (b) a mistake ba account for change hands come to terms with perspective sell out slip*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar Words5. come to terms with (a) to arrive in a new place (b) to learn to accept and deal with an unpleasant situation6. sell out (a) to do something agains
12、t ones principles (b) to sell everything you have ba account for change hands come to terms with perspective sell out slip* Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words and expressions in Activity 4.Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar Words1 When the government _, the new Prime Minster was seen
13、as a hero for ordinary people.2 You need to write your name on this _ and give it to the receptionist.3 I know youre disappointed, but you should try to keep the experience in _.changed handsslip account for change hands come to terms with perspective sell out slipperspective*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamil
14、iar Words4 I dont think Ill ever _ the change of circumstances.5 Weve _ most people, but two children are still missing.6 Some people think the millionaire is a hero, but other people think he _ his principles in order to make a lot of e to terms withaccounted forhas sold out account for change hand
15、s come to terms with perspective sell out slip* Complete the passage with the correct form of the words and expressions in the box.Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar WordsIf flying has made life easier for us today, we should be (1) _ to the first pilots who risked their lives with every flight. Perhaps the
16、 most heroic flight ever was the first solo crossing of the Atlantic in 1927, by Charles Lindbergh, who flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours. A lot was (2) _, including a prize of $25,000 and a place in the history books.thankfulat stake at stake curve initially reassure regain thankful unforgiva
17、ble*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar WordsLindbergh decided to carry very little just four sandwiches and some water to make more space for fuel. To make a wrong calculation would have been a(n) (3) _ error. (4) _ the weather was good, but halfway across the ocean it began to snow. unforgivableInitially a
18、t stake curve initially reassure regain thankful unforgivable*Unfamiliar WordsUnfamiliar WordsLindbergh considered turning back. But then he saw a fishing boat, which meant that he was nearing Ireland. He changed direction, and flew over England towards the coast of France. By now it was nearly nigh
19、t time, but he was (5) _ by the lights of the London to Paris airway. Flying low over Paris, he then had to (6) _ height to approach the airport, finally coming down in a long (7) _. A hundred thousand people were there to greet him. As he stepped out of the plane, he was already famous. at stake cu
20、rve initially reassure regain thankful unforgivablereassuredregaincurve*verb + wh-clauseLanguage in UseLanguage in Use Look at the sentences from the passage and answer the questions. I didnt choose to do what I did. I was better able to put everything in perspective and realize how this event had t
21、ouched peoples lives, how ready they were for good news, how much they wanted to feel hopeful again.Structure*Language in UseLanguage in Use1 In the first sentence, of which verb is the underlined clause the object? 2 In the second sentence, how many wh-clauses are there?3 Of which verb are they all
22、 the object? Do. Three.Realize.*Language in UseLanguage in UseNow complete the sentences with which / where / what / when / how / how much etc. There may be more than one answer.1 When I saw her I didnt know _ to say. 2 I dont care _ of the day or night it is, just call me if you ever need help. 3 I
23、m not sure _ people could give their whole lives to helping the sick like she did.4 When I realized _ time was left, I began to panic.whatwhenhow manyhow much / how little*Language in UseLanguage in Use5 Not many people know _ she has done to help the entire community.6 Rescue workers didnt know _ t
24、here might still be survivors.how much / whatwhere*Language in UseLanguage in Use no matter how dire the circumstance, or how little time you have to deal with it, further action is always possible. Look at the sentence from the passage and choose the best way to complete the sentence.no matter what
25、 / how / when etc“No matter how dire the circumstance” and “no matter how little time” suggest that action is possible _.(a) because of the circumstances and the time available(b) even if the circumstances are bad and there is little time (b)*Language in UseLanguage in UseNow rewrite the sentences u
26、sing no matter what / how / when etc.1 He doesnt care how dangerous it is. He wants to go and fight for his country. No matter how dangerous it is, he wants to go and fight for his country. 2 Wherever you are in the world, just ask if you need anything. No matter where you are in the world, just ask
27、 if you need anything. *Language in UseLanguage in Use3 She may seem totally lacking in experience, but as a volunteer she has a real chance to make a difference. No matter how lacking in experience she may seem, as a volunteer she has a real chance to make a difference. 4 The emergency services are
28、 always there to help, whenever you call them. The emergency services are always there to help, no matter when you call them. *Language in UseLanguage in Use5 There will only be a few people there, but it will still be worth trying to help them. No matter how few people there are, it will still be w
29、orth trying to help them. 6 You should ask someone for help. It doesnt matter who they are. You should ask someone for help, no matter who they are. *Even if / even thoughLanguage in UseLanguage in UseThey wanted to feel reassured, I think, that all the things we value, all our ideals, still exist t
30、hat theyre still there, even if theyre not always evident.Even though we had a successful outcome, its human nature to wonder about the what-ifs. Look at the sentences from the passage. Choose the words or expressions to replace even if and even though.although(b) however (c) despite (d) in spite of
31、 the fact that (e) apart fromAnswer: (a), (d) *Language in UseLanguage in UseWe use even if and even though to express a concession, in contrast with the main point we are making. They are similar in use to although, but are more emphatic, and are thus more suitable for expressing surprise. *Languag
32、e in UseLanguage in Use1 She did not hesitate to offer her services. She wasnt feeling very well. She did not hesitate to offer her services, even though she wasnt feeling very well. 2 Its rather late. However, I think we should finish this work tonight. Even though its rather late, I think we shoul
33、d finish this work tonight. Now rewrite the sentences using even if / even though.*Language in UseLanguage in Use3 They decided to enter the building. They hadnt been ordered to do so. lThey decided to enter the building even though they hadnt been ordered to do so. (They have no order but decide to
34、 go now.) lThey decided to enter the building even if they hadnt been ordered to do so. (They decide they will enter the building, whether they receive the order or not.)*Language in UseLanguage in Use4 I dont agree with everything you say, but I will support you in your fight. lEven though I dont a
35、gree with everything you say, I will support you in your fight. (I definitely dont agree with everything you say.)lEven if I dont agree with everything you say, I will support you in your fight. (Maybe I will agree with everything you say, maybe not either way I will support you.)*Language in UseLan
36、guage in Use Look at the passage and find another collocation for each word.CollocationAdjectives which often go before: needs basic special urgent _ word(s) good harsh single _ failuresudden total unexpected _ spotbeautiful exact lonely _Nouns which often go after: emergency treatment procedure lig
37、hts _ successfulcareer operation period _ learningexperience difficulty environment _simpleappropriatecompletetight landing outcomecurve*Language in UseLanguage in Use1 When you hear the alarm you must follow the _.2 The result was a great disappointment, but I shall look upon it as a(n) _.3 The fir
38、st things we have to think of in a disaster like this are the _ of the population.Now complete the sentences with the correct form of suitable expressions from the box. Sometimes more than one collocation is possible. emergency procedurelearning experiencebasic needs / urgent needs*Language in UseLa
39、nguage in Use4 The accident was caused by the _ of both engines. 5 Im so glad that there was a(n) _ to the crisis and we were able to avoid putting people in danger.6 This is one of the most _ in the city. Its where they are going to put a memorial for war heroes.7 Im ashamed to report that I didnt
40、hear a(n) _ of thanks for the help. sudden failure /unexpected failure successful outcomebeautiful spotssingle word*1 The night of the accident, after wed safely accounted for all 155 people on the airplane, left the hospital, finally reached the hotel the pilots union and the NYPD whisking us away
41、I remember thinking that my needs were very simple. 事发当晚，我们在确保机上所有155名乘客的下落后，离开了医院，终于到了宾馆，是飞行员联合会及纽约市警察局的人送我们来的。我记得自己当时想要的非常简单。Language in UseLanguage in Use Translate the sentences into Chinese.*Language in UseLanguage in Use2 As time went by, though, I was better able to put everything in perspect
42、ive and realize how this event had touched peoples lives, how ready they were for good news, how much they wanted to feel hopeful again.但是，随着时间的推移，我能更好地正确看待每件事并意识到这件事对人们生活的影响，他们是多么希望得到好消息，他们是多么想再一次看到希望。*3 We valued every life on that airplane and knew it was our responsibility to try to save each on
43、e, in spite of the sudden and complete failure of our aircraft.Language in UseLanguage in Use我们珍惜飞机上的每个生命并且知道我们的责任是努力挽救每个生命，尽管我们的飞机突然发生了全盘故障。*Language in UseLanguage in Use4 The second-guessing was much more frequent, and intense, in the first few days at night, when I couldnt sleep.5 My family and
44、I are trying hard to remain true to ourselves and not let this change us, but theres a steep learning curve. 在最初的几个晚上，我无法入睡，常常会后怕。我的家人及我自己都努力做真实的自己而不让此事改变我们，但这也是一个艰难的学习过程。* Translate the sentences into English. 1 在过去的几十年里，这位老人一直守护着这片森林，不管有多大困难，从来没有想过放弃。(no matter what; give up) Over the past decades
45、 the old man has been protecting the forest and has never thought of giving up no matter what difficulties he meets. 真正的英雄决不会接受命运的安排，而是把命运掌握在自己的手里。 (come to terms with) A true / real hero will never come to terms with fate. Instead, they keep their fate in their own hands. Language in UseLanguage in
46、 Use* 在接受采访时，他说他从来没有认为自己是英雄，只是做了自己该做的而已，不值得这么受到关注。(think of as; be entitled to) At the interview / When interviewed, he said he never thought of himself as a hero; he only did what he ought to do and was not entitled to such attention. 地震已过去近两年了，但我们还清楚地记得当时救灾的情景。(it has been since ) It has been two
47、years since the earthquake struck, but we still remember the disaster relief scene clearly / but the disaster relief scene is still vivid in my mind. Language in UseLanguage in Use*5.给我们印象最深的是他处理险情的方法和表现出的沉着冷静。(what-clause)What impressed us most is the way he dealt with / handled the danger and the calmness he manifested. Language in UseLanguage in Use*
