almost two hours for us to work out this difficult math problem.
3. It will take us more than three months to accomplish this art project. / It will take more than three months for us to accomplish this art project.
4. Comprehensive Practice 4.1 Cloze
If you want to know all the ins and outs of living green, then you should visit Backsbottom Farm. It is run by Rod and Jane, who have tried to be as self-sufficient as possible. They use a horse to haul the logs they cut from their woods. The fields are nourished by organic waste from the horse and their other animals rather than chemicals. They rely on a windmill to generate their electricity and when the wind slows down the lights go out and they have to set about looking for the candles. Jane, who was brought up in a home where constant electric power was taken for granted, admits it was hard to make the adjustment when they first arrived at the farm, but adds that overall they really appreciate their new way of life. 4.2 Translation
1. Jack is so diligent a student that he never goes anywhere without a book. 2. This is an outline of my paper; any of your suggestions will be truly appreciated.
3. Whether you’re buying or renting, you’ll need to be fully aware what kind of property best suits you and your lifestyle.
4. It is dangerous to ride a bicycle on an icy road, so we have to use the brake to slow it down.
5. If we put all our energy and effort into this project, we will definitely accomplish it in a few more months.
6. I am thinking about moving to a three-bedroom house located near the town center. In addition, it is within walking distance to the train station.
7. A lot of the things we take for granted as trash, such as newspapers, magazines, old computers and cellphones, can actually be recycled or reused in one way or
another.
8. — What questions can I ask when inquiring about a job?
— You may ask if the position is still available and how long you have to wait before getting to know if you will be given an interview.
Reading & Comprehending
Reading 1
1. Comprehension Check for Reading 1
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T 9. T 10. F
2. Translation
1. 在一个国际大都市（澳大利亚的悉尼）的郊区，有五周时间尝试无车的生活方式，有机会践行我们有关可持续发展和健康的价值观，这令我们激动不已。
2. 一路上，尽管多数地方都辟有自行车道，但是车道上常常满是垃圾和其他障碍物。
3. 无车生活的好处包括没有车的维修保养、没有车险，也无需担心别人破窗盗窃、偷车或撞车。
4. 我们打算延续全家的努力，过可持续的生活，同时倡导更多的支持性政策，例如增加自行车道、步行道和更好的公交选择，从而减少对汽车的依赖。
Reading 2
Comprehension Check for Reading 2
1. Currently there are 27 million rooftop solar water heaters in China. Nearly 4,000 Chinese companies are manufacturing these devices.
2. That is because such a device provides hot water without consuming any fuel, and the cost of installation is only a few hundred US dollars, which can be recouped by the average house in just a few years.
3. First, such devices cost a lot more to install in America than in China. Secondly,
people in America live in much larger homes as compared to those in China. Thirdly, people in the US typically have water tanks in their basements or garages.
4. Because they would help dramatically lower energy costs and at the same time cut carbon emissions.
Integrated Skills Practicing
I. Viewing & Listening
1. Michael and Diana’s innermost house is about 12 feet square. There is no electricity, no hot water, and yet they lead a life of luxury here. 2. Diana says you enter timeless time here, and without the distractions of modern life, it’s easy to forget about everything but the moment. 3. Fire is a necessity. It heats the home and bathing water. It’s the couple’s only stove or oven.
4. No refrigerator means no meat, no ice-cream, but vegetables taste like the sun and earth without a hint of cold storage. 5. Diana said she was looking for emptiness when she came here seven years ago. But over time, that has changed. Now she is here, like her husband, in search of completeness.
III. Writing
Model paper for your reference
I believe that it is possible to live a green, sustainable life. To accomplish this goal, we need to be familiar with the small adjustments we can make in our everyday lives. The first thing that comes to my mind is that, instead of using cars, we should set about traveling by public transport whenever available. Secondly, we should take care not to take electric power for granted. When we leave a room, all the lights should be turned off. In fact, anything electrical that is not in use should be unplugged. Thirdly, we can recycle. Many things that we use are recyclable. If we get a container to collect the recyclable things, we can contribute to the conservation of natural resources and reduce the amount of pollution and greenhouse gas generated. In addition, a lot of things can be reused rather than being tossed in the trash, such as fabric shopping bags and the reverse side of printed paper. (160 words)