全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程4

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程4的配套网络课程及移动学习资源包将背单词、练语音、听音频、看视频、写作文、做练习等学习内容有机整合，结合课本内容与课外补充，帮助学生自学自测，方便教师监督管理。

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《全新版大学英语视听说教程》共四册，每册八单元，突出视听说技能、演讲技能和批判性思维能力的培养。该数字课程每单元包含Listening, Extended Listening, Speaking, TEDTalks, Presentation和Self-test六大部分。听力训练主题广泛、注重听力和记笔记技能的培养，素材包括电视或电台采访、新闻报道、专题讨论等，同时还有与单元主题相关的拓展听力兼顾学生应试需求。口语和语音训练通过人机对话、跟读评分，有效提升学生口语水平。以TED演讲为素材的视频练习，突出记笔记、作演讲能力的培养。数字课程特有的单元自测通过词汇和听力测试有效检验学生的学习效果。

新闻听力 | 书籍能否治疗心理问题？

书籍能否治疗心理问题？Can books treat mental health conditions? 常速| 六级（偏易） | 333词| 2min14s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is bibliotherapy?A. The use of fiction to treat physical ailments.B. The practice of using literature to support mental health.C. A method of writing books about mental health issues.D. A program for teaching people how to write novels. Q2. What does Ella Berthoud mean by ‘creative bibliotherapy’?A. Recommending self-help books for specific mental health conditions.B. Prescribing fiction to help people deal with life’s challenges.C. Writing novels that focus on mental health issues.D. Reading books to escape from reality permanently.Q3. What is one concern experts have about creative bibliotherapy?A. It is too expensive for most people.B. It requires professional training to use.C. It may not effectively treat specific mental health conditions.D. It only works for people with empathy.Q4. What can be inferred about the Reading Well program in the UK?A. It is designed to completely replace traditional therapies.B. It guarantees success for everyone who tries it.C. It focuses exclusively on fiction for mental health.D. It provides books recommended by both experts and readers.Q5. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To evaluate the effectiveness of bibliotherapy.B. To promote the Reading Well program in the UK.C. To explain how self-help books treat mental health issues.D. To discuss the risks of overusing fiction for therapy. Part II. TRANSCRIPTCan books treat mental health conditions? “It opened up something in me that needed to be opened and needed to heal,” says Elizabeth Russell, a teacher and librarian from the US state of Connecticut. She was going through a rough patch in life when she found bibliotherapy. (Q1)Bibliotherapy is the use of literature to support people with mental health and wellbeing issues. The benefits of non-fiction, self-help books are well documented – results from ‘A meta‐analysis of bibliotherapy studies’ suggest this type of bibliotherapy can help with conditions such as anxiety and depression – but what about fiction?‘Creative bibliotherapy’ may have similar advantages. (Q2)Ella Berthoud, well-known bibliotherapist and author of The Novel Cure calls it ‘the art of prescribing fiction for life’s ailments’. But how does it work? If you were to go to Ella for help, she’d start with a consultation. Then, she says, “I will guide you to books that put a finger on feelings you may often have had, but perhaps never clearly understood before.” Proponents of creative bibliotherapy say that immersing oneself in a good book can help readers process emotions, discover coping strategies or even just provide some escapism from life’s stresses.ailment n. 轻微的疾病proponent n. 倡导者immerse v. 沉浸，使专注于escapism n. 逃避现实，解脱办法(Q3)But some experts worry the benefits of creative bibliotherapy are overhyped. Studies suggest reading may improve things such as empathy and self-confidence, but in terms of treating specific mental health conditions, the evidence is weak. Some stories may even cause harm, particularly if they trigger or reinforce the negative feelings someone wants to escape. It seems bibliotherapy is best used in conjunction with other therapies, rather than as a substitute.empathy n. 同理心In the UK, the Reading Agency’s Reading Well program helps people manage their health and wellbeing with books. (Q4)The books are recommended by health experts and people with lived experience of the topics covered. But, the organization’s head of health and wellbeing, Gemma Jolly, understands that it’s “not a one size fits all.” She says, “It’s about having an additional tool that might work for some people.” Will you give bibliotherapy a go?Part III. KEYQ1.B.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：Bibliotherapy is the use of literature to support people with mental health and wellbeing issues. 这句话明确指出，阅读疗法是指通过阅读文学作品来帮助人们应对心理健康与幸福感方面的问题。因此，正确答案是B。Q2. B.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：Ella Berthoud… calls it ‘the art of prescribing fiction for life’s ailments’. 这句话表明，Ella Berthoud将“创造性阅读疗法”描述为“为生活中的病痛开具小说处方的艺术”。这意味着她认为通过推荐人们阅读小说，可以帮助人们应对生活中的挑战，这是创造性阅读疗法的核心。因此，正确答案是B。Q3. C.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：But some experts worry the benefits of creative bibliotherapy are overhyped, and in terms of treating specific mental health conditions, the evidence is weak. 这句话明确指出，一些专家担心创造性阅读疗法的益处被过分夸大了，并且在治疗特定心理健康问题方面证据不足。因此，正确答案是C。Q4. D.【解析】推理题。题目出处为：The books are recommended by health experts and people with lived experience of the topics covered. 这句话表明，Reading Well项目中的书籍是由健康专家和具有相关生活经验的人共同推荐的。由此可以推断，该项目结合了专家的专业知识和读者的实践经验来选择书籍。因此，正确答案是D。Q5. A.【解析】主旨题。文章讨论了书疗法的定义、不同形式（包括非虚构类书籍和虚构类书籍）的优缺点，以及其在心理健康治疗中的潜在作用和局限性。因此，正确答案是A。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 英语水平卡在中级？这些办法助你有效突破！

英语水平卡在中级？这些办法助你有效突破！Stuck at intermediate level English? Try these tips 常速 | 四级（偏难）| 312词| 2min4s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What does Paul Nation suggest in his article ‘The four strands’?A. Focus only on grammar exercises.B. Use flash cards to build vocabulary.C. Engage in meaning-focused learning.D. Avoid reading and listening activities.Q2. According to Merrill Swain’s ‘Output Hypothesis,’ what is one benefit of speaking?A. It helps improve vocabulary directly.B. It highlights gaps in knowledge.C. It eliminates the need for feedback.D. It focuses on learning new grammar rules.Q3. What is a recommended method to practice fluency?A. Memorize new vocabulary daily.B. Avoid experimenting with language.C. Focus on writing essays.D. Repeat speaking exercises with shorter timers.Q4. What can be inferred about breaking through the intermediate plateau?A. It requires a combination of varied activities.B. It is best achieved by focusing solely on grammar.C. It happens naturally over time without effort.D. It is easier than reaching the intermediate level.Q5. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain the importance of grammar exercises.B. To provide tips for overcoming the intermediate plateau.C. To discuss the benefits of meaning-focused learning.D. To highlight the role of fluency in language mastery.Part II. TRANSCRIPTStuck at intermediate level English? Try these tips So, you’ve reached an intermediate level of English – congrats! You can understand most things about familiar topics and can express yourself in most situations. But maybe you’ve been here a while, and now you’re stuck in what we call the ‘intermediate plateau’. Often when we begin learning something, progress is fast and noticeable, but perhaps now it’s difficult to see your improvements. Let’s see if some new ideas can propel your learning forward.plateau n. 停滞期，平台期propel v. 推动，促进If your study routine mostly consists of flash cards and grammar exercises, it’s time to switch it up. (Q1) In an article called ‘The four strands’ by Paul Nation, he suggests that while such exercises are important for building a strong foundation, we should also make time for more meaning-focused learning. That means lots of reading and listening, with a focus on gaining knowledge and enjoyment from the topic itself and learning new vocabulary through context clues. That way, you immerse yourself in the language and get a feel for how it’s used in the real world.strand n. 部分，方面immerse v. 沉浸，使专注于But don’t stop there! Next, you’ve got to actually produce the language in a purposeful way. (Q2) According to Merrill Swain’s ‘Output Hypothesis’, speaking helps us to notice holes in our knowledge that we can then work on. Speaking also gives us the chance to experiment with language and, following feedback, either correct or maintain it. What about fluency? Fluency is using what you already know smoothly and quickly, without focusing on learning new words. (Q3) Set a timer and talk to yourself about a topic, then repeat, setting a shorter timer each time.Breaking through the intermediate plateau is tricky. (Q4) But, the key is not to rely on just one type of activity. Experiment with a well-balanced approach, varied materials, and above all, enjoy yourself, and you’ll start seeing incremental improvements that’ll send you on your way to master English at a higher level.tricky adj. 难办的，难对付的incremental adj. 逐步的，渐进的Part III. KEYQ1. C.【解析】细节题。题目出处：In an article called ‘The four strands’ by Paul Nation, he suggests that while such exercises are important for building a strong foundation, we should also make time for more meaning-focused learning. 意为：Paul Nation在一篇名为《四个方面》的文章中建议，虽然这些练习对打好基础很重要，但我们也应该留出时间进行更多以意义为导向的学习。 因此，正确答案为C。Q2. B.【解析】细节题。题目出处：According to Merrill Swain’s ‘Output Hypothesis’, speaking helps us to notice holes in our knowledge that we can then work on. 意为：根据Merrill Swain的“输出假说”，口语表达可以帮助我们查漏补缺，从而加以改进。因此，正确答案为B。Q3. D.【解析】细节题。题目出处：Set a timer and talk to yourself about a topic, then repeat, setting a shorter timer each time. 意为：设置一个计时器，围绕一个话题进行自我陈述，然后重复练习，每次缩短计时时间。因此，正确答案为D。Q4. A.【解析】推理题。题目出处：But, the key is not to rely on just one type of activity. Experiment with a well-balanced approach, varied materials... 意为：关键是，不要仅依赖单一类型的活动，要尝试均衡的方法，使用多样化的材料。由此可推断，突破中级瓶颈需多管齐下，因此正确答案为A。Q5. B.【解析】主旨题。文章主要讨论了如何突破英语学习中的“中级瓶颈”，并提供了一些具体建议，因此正确答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

教学素材 | 人脸识别无处不在：你的脸安全吗？

人脸识别无处不在：你的脸安全吗？How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere难度：六级 刘立军供稿Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be asked to scan your face. Facial recognition and other kinds of face-based biometric technology are becoming an increasingly common form of identification. 走进商店、登机、登录银行账户，甚至刷社交媒体时，你很可能都会被要求进行人脸扫描。人脸识别及其他基于人脸的生物识别技术正日益成为一种常见的身份验证方式。The technology is promoted as quick, convenient and secure — but at the same time it has raised alarm over privacy violations. For instance, major retailers such as Kmart have been found to have broken the law by using the technology without customer consent. 在宣传中，这项技术快速、便捷且安全，但同时，它也引发了人们对隐私侵犯的担忧。例如，像Kmart这样的大型零售商就被发现未经顾客同意便使用了该技术，已构成违法。So are we seeing a dangerous technological overreach or the future of security? And what does it mean for families, especially when even children are expected to prove their identity with nothing more than their face? 那么，我们面对的究竟是危险的技术越界，还是安全的未来？这对家庭——尤其是当连儿童都被要求仅凭一张脸来证明自己的身份时——意味着什么？Facial recognition tech is marketed as the height of seamless convenience. Nowhere is this clearer than in the travel industry, where airlines such as Qantas tout facial recognition as the key to a smoother journey. Forget fumbling for passports and boarding passes — just scan your face and you’re away. 人脸识别技术号称提供了最极致的便利体验。这一点在航空旅行领域体现得尤为明显。例如，澳洲航空（Qantas）将人脸识别宣传为打造更“丝滑”旅程的关键：无需再手忙脚乱地翻找护照和登机牌，只需扫一下脸，即可通行。In contrast, when big retailers such as Kmart and Bunnings were found to be scanning customers’ faces without permission, regulators stepped in and the backlash was swift. Here, the same technology is not seen as a convenience but as a serious breach of trust. 然而，当Kmart和Bunnings等大型零售商被发现未经许可扫描顾客面部时，监管机构迅速介入，公众也对此表示强烈反对。在这里，同样的技术不再被视为便利，而是一种严重的信任背叛。Things get even murkier when it comes to children. Due to new government legislation, social media platforms may well introduce face-based age verification technology, framing it as a way to keep kids safe online. 涉及儿童时，情况变得更加复杂。根据新出台的政府法规，社交媒体平台很可能会引入基于人脸的年龄验证技术，并将其标榜为保护儿童安全上网的手段。At the same time, schools are trialing facial recognition for everything from classroom entry to paying in the cafeteria. 同时，一些学校正在试点将人脸识别用于教室门禁和食堂支付等各种场景。Yet concerns about data misuse remain. In one incident, Microsoft was accused of mishandling children’s biometric data. 然而，人们对数据滥用的担忧依然存在。例如，微软就曾被指控不当处理儿童的生物识别数据。For children, facial recognition is quietly becoming the default, despite very real risks. 对儿童而言，尽管风险真实存在，人脸识别却正悄然成为默认选项。Facial recognition technology works by mapping someone’s unique features and comparing them against a database of stored faces. Unlike passive CCTV cameras, it doesn’t just record, it actively identifies and categorizes people. 人脸识别技术通过绘制个人独特的面部特征，并与数据库中存储的人脸进行比对来运作。与被动记录的监控摄像头不同，它不仅能记录，还能主动识别人群并进行分类。Facial recognition may be on a path of rapid adoption. However, there is a crucial concern: where a QR code can be removed or an account deleted, your face cannot. 人脸识别可能正走上快速普及之路。但关键隐患在于：二维码可以删除，账户可以注销，而你的脸却无法更换。Permanence is a big issue for facial recognition. Once your — or your child’s — facial scan is stored, it can stay in a database forever. 永久性是人脸识别的一大问题。一旦你或你孩子的面部扫描数据被存入数据库，就可能永远留在那里。If the database is hacked, that identity is compromised. In a world where banks and tech platforms may increasingly rely on facial recognition for access, the stakes are very high. 如果数据库遭黑客入侵，这种身份信息就会遭到泄露。在这个银行和科技平台越来越依赖人脸识别进行身份验证的世界里，后果不堪设想。What’s more, the technology is not foolproof. Mis-identifying people is a real problem. 此外，这项技术并非万无一失，误识他人是一个真实存在的问题。Age-estimating systems are also often inaccurate. One 17-year-old might easily be classified as a child, while another passes as an adult. This may restrict their access to information or place them in the wrong digital space. 年龄估算系统也常常不准确。一名17岁青少年可能被轻易地归类为儿童，而另一名却可能被判定为成年人。这可能导致他们被限制访问某些信息，或被错误地置于不合适的数字化环境中。These risks aren’t just hypothetical. They already affect lives. Imagine being wrongly placed on a watchlist because of a facial recognition error, leading to delays and interrogations every time you travel. 这些风险并非只是假设，它们已经切实影响人们的生活。试想：若你因人脸识别出错而被错误列入监控名单，每次出行，你都可能遭遇各种延误和盘查。Or consider how stolen facial data could be used for identity theft, with perpetrators gaining access to accounts and services. 再想想被盗取的面部数据如何被用于身份盗用——不法分子借此获取对各类账户和服务的访问权限。In the future, your face could even influence insurance or loan approvals, with algorithms drawing conclusions about your health or reliability based on photo or video. 未来，你的面部特征甚至可能影响保险或贷款审批——算法可能仅凭照片或视频就对你的健康状况或可信度做出推断。Facial recognition does have some clear benefits, such as helping law enforcement identify suspects quickly in crowded spaces and providing convenient access to secure areas. 人脸识别确实也有一些明确的优势，比如帮助执法部门在拥挤场所快速锁定嫌疑人，或为进入安全区域提供便捷通道。But for children, the risks of misuse and error stretch across a lifetime. 但对儿童而言，误用和人脸识别错误所带来的风险可能伴随其一生。As it stands, facial recognition would seem to carry more risks than rewards. In a world rife with scams and hacks, we can replace a stolen passport or drivers’ license, but we can’t change our face. 就目前而言，人脸识别似乎弊大于利。在这个诈骗和黑客攻击频发的时代，我们可以补办被盗的护照或驾照，却无法更换自己的脸。The question we need to answer is where we draw the line between reckless implementation and mandatory use. Are we prepared to accept the consequences of the rapid adoption of this technology?我们必须回答的问题是：在鲁莽实施与强制使用之间，我们应当如何划定界限？我们是否已准备好承担这项技术快速普及所带来的后果？Security and convenience are important, but they are not the only values at stake. Until robust, enforceable rules around safety, privacy and fairness are firmly established, we should proceed with caution. 安全与便利固然重要，但并非唯一需要考量的价值。在安全、隐私与公平方面健全且可执行的规范尚未确立之前，我们应谨慎行事。So next time you’re asked to scan your face, don’t just accept it blindly. Ask: why is this necessary? And do the benefits truly outweigh the risks — for me, and for everyone else involved? 因此，下次当你被要求进行面部扫描时，不要盲目接受。不妨问问自己：这真的有必要吗？它带来的好处是否真的大过风险——不仅对我，也对所有相关的人都如此？【词汇】1. biometric adj. 生物识别的2. seamless adj. 无缝的；流畅的3. tout v. 兜售；吹捧4. breach n. 违反；破坏5. default n. 默认6. CCTV（Closed Circuit Television） 闭路电视7. permanence n. 永久性8. hypothetical adj. 假设的9. algorithm n. 算法10. rife adj. 普遍的11. scam n. 骗局12. robust adj. 强健的；稳固的13. outweigh v. 超过；比...更重要（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 健康专家寻求识别和治疗肥胖的新方法

健康专家寻求识别和治疗肥胖的新方法Health Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat Obesity慢速 | 六级（偏易）| 715词 | 6min56s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain the limitations of BMI and propose alternative methods for diagnosing obesity. B. To analyze the global prevalence of obesity and its impact on public health systems. C. To discuss the challenges of implementing new obesity definitions in healthcare. D. To advocate for the immediate adoption of new obesity diagnostic methods worldwide. Q2. What is one of the key innovations in the new obesity definitions proposed by experts?A. Introducing waist circumference as a replacement for BMI. B. Expanding the definition to include clinical and pre-clinical obesity. C. Eliminating BMI entirely from obesity diagnoses. D. Focusing solely on health conditions caused by obesity. Q3. According to the passage, why does BMI often fail to accurately diagnose obesity?A. It does not account for differences in body composition, such as muscle mass. B. It focuses too heavily on waist circumference as a primary indicator. C. It cannot identify individuals with pre-clinical obesity. D. It is based on outdated medical research. Q4. What challenge does Dr. Katherine Saunders highlight regarding the implementation of the new obesity definitions?A. The lack of affordable diagnostic tools for clinical obesity. B. The complexity of distinguishing between muscle mass and fat mass. C. The difficulty of standardizing waist circumference measurements. D. The need for international agreement on obesity diagnostic methods. Q5. What can be inferred about the public’s reaction to the new obesity definitions?A. The public will likely embrace the changes due to their scientific basis. B. The public will demand more research before accepting the new categories. C. The new definitions will lead to widespread acceptance of obesity as a medical condition. D. The complexity of the new definitions may make them difficult for the public to understand. Part II. TRANSCRIPTHealth Experts Seek New Ways to Identify and Treat ObesityA group of international experts is proposing a new way to define and identify obesity — a medical condition linked to having too much body fat. The change aims to help doctors better identify and treat affected individuals.(Q1) The new proposal shifts attention from a highly debated method called the body mass index (BMI). BMI is a calculation of a person’s height and weight. The change would mean BMI would no longer be the only way to define obesity. The method would be expanded to include other measurements, such as waist size, and other evidence of health problems linked to being overweight.Obesity is estimated to affect more than 1 billion people worldwide. In the U.S., about 40 percent of adults are considered obese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.Dr. David Cummings of the University of Washington was one of 58 writers of a report calling for a new obesity definition. The report recently appeared in the publication The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.publication n. 出版物，刊物 endocrinology n. 内分泌学 “The whole goal of this is to get a more precise definition so that we are targeting the people who actually need the help most,” Cummings told The Associated Press.(Q2) The report introduces two new groups, called categories, to help doctors identify, or diagnose, obese individuals. These are clinical obesity and pre-clinical obesity.People with clinical obesity meet BMI and other markers of obesity. They also have evidence of organ, tissue or other problems caused by too much weight. Such evidence could include heart disease, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease or ongoing knee or hip pain.kidney n. 肾脏 People identified as having clinical obesity would be able to get treatments, including diet and exercise programs, as well as obesity medications.medication n. 药物治疗，药物 People with pre-clinical obesity are at risk for the same conditions, but they have no ongoing illness, the report states.BMI has long been considered a weak measure for obesity. In some cases, it can incorrectly diagnose obesity, which is currently defined as a BMI of 30 or more.But people with too much body fat do not always have a BMI above 30, the report notes. (Q3) And people with a high level of muscle mass — such as American football players or other athletes — may have a high BMI even with normal fat mass.Under the new definitions, about 20 percent of people who used to be identified as obese would no longer meet that definition, early data suggests. And about 20 percent of people with serious health effects — but a lower BMI — would now be considered clinically obese.Cummings said the new definition would not greatly change the percentage of people defined as having obesity. But, he explained, the new categories “would better diagnose the people who really have clinically excess fat.”More than 75 medical organizations around the world have supported the new definitions. But it is not clear how widely or quickly the definitions could be approved. The report predicts such changes would carry big costs and have major effects on the workforce.Dr. Katherine Saunders is an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. She also co-founded the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. She told the AP there are some practical issues to consider in order to make the proposed changes work effectively.effectively adv. 有效地 (Q4) Saunders noted that waist circumference sounds simple, but measurement methods differ. In addition, doctors are trained differently, and standard medical measuring devices are not big enough for many obese people.circumference n. 周长 Also, a decision about the difference between clinical and pre-clinical obesity would require a full health examination and lab tests, Saunders said. She added that for a new system to be widely accepted, “it would also need to be extremely quick, inexpensive, and reliable.”The new definitions could also be difficult for people to understand or carry out, said Kate Bauer of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. (Q5) “The public likes and needs simple messages. I don’t think this differentiation is going to change anything,” she said.differentiation n. 区分，区别 Dr. Robert Kushner, of the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, said changing the definition of obesity will take some time. Kushner, a co-writer of the report, said, “This is the first step in the process. I think it’s going to begin the conversation.”Part III. KEYQ1.A.【解析】主旨题。根据整篇文章，尤其是“The new proposal shifts attention from a highly debated method called the body mass index (BMI)... The method would be expanded to include other measurements, such as waist size, and other evidence of health problems linked to being overweight.”，可知国际专家提出了肥胖定义与识别的新方法，强调将注意力从有争议的BMI方法转移，并且引入腰围、肥胖相关健康问题等指标；后文也详细说明了BMI的局限性。因此A正确。 Q2.B.【解析】细节题。根据“The report introduces two new groups, called categories, to help doctors identify, or diagnose, obese individuals. These are clinical obesity and pre-clinical obesity.”，可知新定义的核心创新点是引入了两个新类别，临床肥胖和预临床肥胖，用于帮助医生识别或诊断肥胖患者。因此B正确。 Q3. A.【解析】细节题。根据“And people with a high level of muscle mass — such as American football players or other athletes — may have a high BMI even with normal fat mass.”，可知肌肉含量高的人，例如美式橄榄球运动员或其他运动员，即使脂肪含量正常，BMI也可能很高，也就是说BMI无法区分身体成分差异，比如肌肉量和脂肪量。因此A正确。 Q4. C.【解析】细节题。根据“Saunders noted that waist circumference sounds simple, but measurement methods differ.”，可知Saunders指出，腰围测量听起来简单，但测量方法存在差异，缺乏统一标准。因此C正确。Q5.D.【解析】推理题。根据“The public likes and needs simple messages. I don’t think this differentiation is going to change anything,” she said.”，可知公众喜欢并需要简单的信息。Bauer认为这种区分不会改变任何事情。因此可以推断，新定义的复杂性可能难以被公众理解和接受，因此D正确。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 溺水：无声的公共健康威胁

溺水：无声的公共健康威胁Drowning: A silent public health threat常速 | 五级（偏难）| 1074词 | 5min56s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is one reason why drowning incidents are often underreported?A. They occur in remote areas and are not widely covered.B. Families prefer to keep such incidents private.C. They are less fatal compared to other accidents.D. They happen more frequently in urban areas.Q2. According to Dr. Caroline Lukaszyk, what is one significant challenge in preventing drowning in rural areas?A. Lack of water resources.B. Difficulty in maintaining constant supervision.C. Limited access to healthcare facilities.D. Overcrowded swimming pools.Q3. Why does Dr. Lukaszyk emphasize teaching children basic water safety skills?A. It ensures they can save others in emergencies.B. It helps them stay away from water-related activities.C. It could significantly reduce drowning risks.D. It replaces the need for adult supervision.Q4. What does Dr. Lukaszyk suggest about the role of alcohol in drowning incidents?A. Alcohol consumption has no significant impact.B. It is the leading cause of drowning in adults.C. It is only dangerous during boating activities.D. It impairs judgment and reaction in emergencies.Q5. What is the main purpose of the interview?A. To analyze the psychological effects of drowning.B. To provide an overview of drowning risks and prevention strategies.C. To highlight the importance of life jackets in water safety.D. To share personal stories of drowning survivors.Part II. TRANSCRIPTDrowning: A silent public health threatVGS (Vismita Gupta-Smith): Someone loses their life to drowning every two minutes. In fact, I could have been that statistic when I almost drowned twice. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children aged 1 to 4 years. In fact, it is one of the most underrecognized public health threats. We’re going to talk about drowning prevention with our expert, Dr Caroline Lukaszyk today. Welcome, Caroline. So drowning is such a big public health threat? I did not know that.CL (Dr Caroline Lukaszyk): Yes, absolutely. It often flies under the radar and in fact, in the last 10 years alone, over 3 million people have lost their lives to drowning. We’ve made such great progress in protecting the health of children over the last 40 years. We’ve had increased investment in child and maternal health. However, now drowning has become one of the leading causes of death of this age group, so it’s really time for us to pivot our attention to it. (Q1) Drowning doesn’t often make it to the newspapers it occurs silently, in villages, in bathtubs or while people do their daily commute to and from work or school. However, these losses are no less devastating to the families and communities and the friends of these individuals. Finally, I just wanted to also note, that not all drowning events are actually fatal and a lot of people who experience drowning end up with lifelong disabilities which prevent them from being employed, prevent them from living independently or from contributing to their communities and their societies.maternal adj. 母亲的，母性的pivot v. 转向，转移devastating adj. 毁灭性的，极具破坏力的VGS: Why are so many people drowning, especially children?CL: There are three key, sort of, areas of concern. The first one is around unsafe environments, the second one is around a lack of awareness, and the third one is around a lack of safety skills and also safety equipment. Around the world, many people live in rural communities that are in really close proximity to a wide range of different water bodies. This could include rivers, lakes, ponds, uncovered wells or even ditches. (Q2) It’s very complicated and difficult to maintain effective supervision on children at all times in these areas, and also very costly, resource intensive, to fence everything to keep it safe. So children may enter the water accidentally, or they may choose to actually engage in playing in water that might not be safe. We also know that flooding exposes communities to water in a really sudden and unexpected way and we know that people who travel over water to reach school or healthcare or work, also people who work close to water, are at risk if they don’t have appropriate safety equipment such as life jackets. Finally, a lot of countries in the world don’t teach their children swimming and water safety skills through the school curriculum and this causes many children to not have this sort of understanding or this ability.proximity n. 接近，邻近wells n. 水井VGS: Caroline, coming back to the non-fatal drowning, I almost drowned twice. Both the times it was in the pool and I tried to signal to people standing right outside the pool and they could not tell that I was drowning. And at that time I was also aware that anyone who comes to rescue me I could pull them down with me because I was running out of breath and panicking. Could you talk to us about prevention of drowning?CL: Thank you for sharing that story. It’s a perfect example of how drowning can be a silent killer but also about the importance of having someone who is well trained and has the skills to do a safe rescue present and in the area. There are a number of things people at home can do to protect themselves and their families and loved ones from drowning. One of these things is to learn CPR and safe rescue skills. Another one is ensuring ongoing and effective supervision of kids, especially near water bodies. A moment of distraction can lead to devastation. (Q3) Another idea is to teach children swimming and water safety skills from a young age, even really simple skills such as breathing and floating, could save a life. Additionally, (Q4) it’s not a good idea to consume alcohol either before swimming, while boating or while supervising children, because we know alcohol impairs our judgement and impairs how we can react in an emergency situation. And finally, it’s critical that everyone wears life jackets while boating no matter how good their swimming skills are.CPR 心肺复苏（全称cardiopulmonary resuscitation）impair v. 损害，削弱VGS: Caroline, you’re WHO’s expert for drowning prevention, and also a young mother. How has this work become personal for you now?CL: Motherhood has definitely taught me a lot about the challenges in keeping children safe around water. I have a young two-year-old girl and she’s very adventurous and she’s very unaware of risks, especially when it comes to water. She loves being in and around the water.I was making dinner one night I had laid out the food on the kitchen table and gone to bathe my daughter in a shallow bath in the bathroom. When I was bathing her, I heard my dog jump on the table and start eating the food and my initial instinct was to stand up and run out of the room to get the dog but then I remembered that drowning among children can take place in 30 seconds and drowning can occur in a really, really shallow amount of water. So, of course, I stayed put. And, again, I have these sorts of moments throughout the last two years, where you really recognize the complexity of caregiving but also the importance of making sure that you do have this supervision over your kids. One of my key goals through the World Health Organization Drowning Prevention Program is to make sure the messaging we have to parents is very supportive and empowering and it doesn’t blame but instead it provides people with really practical, effective ideas on how they are able to keep their children safe in these spaces.empowering adj. 增强自信的VGS: Thank you, Caroline and well done, Mom. It’s always difficult to multi-task and so difficult to stay, you know, focused when the dog is eating your breakfast. But that was Science in 5 today, remember, anyone can drown but no one should and let’s keep water and swimming a source of joy for all of us. Until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. A.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：“Drowning doesn’t often make it to the newspapers; it occurs silently, in villages, in bathtubs or while people do their daily commute.”意为：“溺水事件往往不会登上报纸；它悄然发生在村庄里、浴缸中，或在人们日常通勤的途中。”因此，正确答案为A。Q2. B.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：“It’s very complicated and difficult to maintain effective supervision on children at all times in these areas, and also very costly, resource intensive, to fence everything to keep it safe.”意为：“在这些地区，要始终对儿童进行有效的监管非常复杂且困难，而要通过设置围栏来确保安全又十分昂贵，并且消耗大量资源。”因此，正确答案为B。Q3. C.【解析】细节题。题目出处为：“Another idea is to teach children swimming and water safety skills from a young age, even really simple skills such as breathing and floating, could save a life.” 意为：“另一个办法是从小教儿童游泳和水上安全技能，即使是非常简单的技能，比如呼吸和漂浮，也可以挽救生命。”因此，正确答案为C。Q4. D.【解析】推理题。题目出处为：“… it’s not a good idea to consume alcohol either before swimming, while boating or while supervising children, because we know alcohol impairs our judgement and impairs how we can react in an emergency situation.”意为：“在游泳前、划船时或看护孩子时，饮酒都不是一个好主意，因为我们知道酒精会削弱判断力，并影响我们在紧急情况下的反应能力。”因此正确答案为D。Q5. B.【解析】主旨题。这篇采访主要讨论了溺水的风险、原因以及预防策略，并通过专家的建议和案例分析强调了其重要性。因此，正确答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 麻疹：日益增长的威胁

麻疹：日益增长的威胁Measles: a growing threat常速 | 六级（中等）| 619词 | 3min39s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. Why is measles considered highly contagious?A. It spreads only through physical contact. B. It can infect every unvaccinated child in a classroom. C. It is transmitted only by direct interaction with an infected person. D. It primarily spreads through contaminated food or water. Q2. What are some of the severe complications caused by measles?A. Blindness, deafness, and brain infection. B. Fever and mild rash. C. Fatigue and temporary memory loss. D. Digestive issues and muscle pain. Q3. Why have measles cases risen globally in recent years?A. New strains of the virus have emerged. B. Parents have become more cautious about vaccinations. C. The vaccine has become less effective over time. D. Fewer children were vaccinated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Q4. How effective is the measles vaccine according to Dr. Natasha Crowcroft?A. It provides partial protection with one dose. B. It is the least effective vaccine in the routine programme. C. It has saved more than 60 million lives since 2000. D. It is effective only when administered to children under one year old. Q5. What advice does Dr. Natasha Crowcroft give to parents about protecting their children from measles?A. Avoid crowded places to reduce the risk of infection. B. Ensure their children receive the safe and effective measles vaccine. C. Wait until their children are older to decide about vaccination. D. Focus on improving their children’s nutrition to boost immunity. Part II. TRANSCRIPT麻疹：日益增长的威胁Measles: a growing threat VGS: (Q1) There is a disease so contagious that if a child infected with it walks into a classroom every child that is not vaccinated will most certainly get infected. We are talking about measles today with our expert, Dr. Natasha Crowcroft. Welcome, Natasha. Talk to us about why parents need to be concerned about measles.vaccinate v. 接种疫苗 measles n. 麻疹 NC: Measles is not just a rash, it’s a very serious infection that can put your child in the hospital. A hundred and ten thousand children died from measles last year. (Q2)It can cause blindness, it can cause deafness. It causes pneumonia and worse case, it causes death. And also a brain infection that occurs later on, years later after a child has apparently recovered from measles. So, all of these complications of measles they are devastating but they’re all completely preventable through vaccination.pneumonia n. 肺炎 VGS: Why are measles cases increasing all around the world?NC: So measles is on the rise because not enough children have been vaccinated. (Q3) There was a big fall in the number of children being vaccinated during the Covid-19 pandemic and so, there is a big gap in our immunity. About 22 million children missed out completely on their measles vaccine in 2023. And that’s led to big outbreaks of measles all around the world with a big increase in the number of cases.pandemic n. 大流行病 VGS: What about the measles vaccine? Is it safe? Is it effective?effective adj. 有效的，起作用的 NC: It’s safe, it’s effective. (Q4) In fact, it’s so effective that the measles vaccine has saved more lives than any other vaccine we have in our routine programme today. We estimate about 60 million, or, in fact, more than 60 million children’s lives were saved by the measles vaccine in the years since the year 2000. So, imagine that, there are 60 million children who are alive and healthy because of vaccination which is a miracle.VGS: Now, the measles vaccine has to be administered at a certain age and there’s a second dose. Talk to us about it.NC: The first dose is routinely given at nine months of age in countries where there’s quite a lot of measles around to get protection in early. But in countries where there is less measles we leave it a bit later until twelve months or older. And then the second dose is given at least three months afterwards or it can be a few years later, depending on the country’s schedule. So two doses is really needed but with two doses, you get close to a hundred percent effectiveness against measles which is fantastic.VGS: So, this is one of the most infectious diseases and we have an effective vaccine that has saved millions of lives. If you were to speak to parents, what would be the one thing you would want them to know about measles and how to protect their children?NC: As a parent myself, I know that the most important thing as a parent is to make sure your child is safe and healthy and grows up to be healthy. (Q5) Measles vaccine is incredible because it’s so effective at preventing measles and measles has such devastating impact that the impact of the vaccine, which has saved 60 million lives since 2000, it actually makes children healthier so they do better at school. It makes economies flourish. It’s a fantastic way to protect your child for communities. So, I would just say, the one thing you need to know as a parent is that the vaccination, it’s safe and effective and it’s the best way to protect your child.VGS: Thank you Natasha. So that was Science in 5 today, until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. B.【解析】细节题。根据“There is a disease so contagious that if a child infected with it walks into a classroom every child that is not vaccinated will most certainly get infected.”，可知麻疹的传染性极强，如果一个感染了这种疾病的孩子进入教室，所有未接种疫苗的孩子几乎都会被感染。因此答案为B。 Q2. A.【解析】细节题。根据“It can cause blindness, it can cause deafness. It causes pneumonia and worse case, it causes death. And also a brain infection that occurs later on, years later after a child has apparently recovered from measles.”，可知麻疹可能导致失明、耳聋、肺炎，最严重的情况是导致死亡。此外，在孩子康复几年后还可能导致一种脑部感染。因此答案为A。 Q3. D.【解析】细节题。根据“There was a big fall in the number of children being vaccinated during the Covid-19 pandemic and so, there is a big gap in our immunity. About 22 million children missed out completely on their measles vaccine in 2023.”，可知在新冠疫情期间，接种疫苗的儿童数量大幅下降，因此免疫力存在很大的缺口。大约有2200万儿童在2023年完全错过了麻疹疫苗接种。因此答案为D。 Q4.C.【解析】细节题。根据“In fact, it’s so effective that the measles vaccine has saved more lives than any other vaccine we have in our routine programme today. We estimate about 60 million, or, in fact, more than 60 million children’s lives were saved by the measles vaccine in the years since the year 2000.”，可知麻疹疫苗是非常有效的，自2000年以来，麻疹疫苗拯救了大约6000万，甚至超过6000万儿童的生命。因此答案为C。 Q5. B.【解析】主旨题。根据“Measles vaccine is incredible because it’s so effective at preventing measles... it’s safe and effective and it’s the best way to protect your child.”，可知麻疹疫苗在预防麻疹方面非常有效……它是安全且有效的，也是保护孩子的最佳方式。明确指出接种安全有效的麻疹疫苗是保护孩子的最佳方式，因此答案为B。 （本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

第12届教学大赛英语专业组特等奖胡笑然授课

授课点评：胡笑然老师以充分的课前准备、认真的育人态度、专业的学科素养、科学的教学方法，在限定的20分钟时间内出色地完成了所指定的授课任务，为全国高校英语专业师生呈现了一堂值得学习和反思的短课。在整个授课过程中，胡老师精神饱满，着装端庄，形象甜美，教态自然，认真专注，热情友好，充满活力，展现了良好的个人魅力，体现了青年教师的时代风貌。胡老师具有扎实的英语基本功、娴熟的课堂掌控能力和应变能力、流畅的语言表达能力；综述简洁明了，呈现单元设计、教学目标、相关活动和拟用时间；授课有明确的目标，以学生为中心，围绕单元主题和语篇意义，突出重点，聚焦难点，讲解和引导规范适切。胡老师有自己的教学理念，能运用一定的教学理论，遵循“题材—功能—活动”的教学原则，重视语言感知和信息获取，围绕单元主题展开教学，各教学步骤衔接自然。能注重培养学生的观察力、想象力和分析能力，积极帮助学生通过语篇学习，了解重要概念以及语篇作者的观念和意图，努力激发学生对语篇主题的学习兴趣，师生之间有积极的互动和良好的交流。能充分利用和发挥电子课件的辅助教学功能， PPT和嵌入视频有良好的功能性和实用性，形式与内容相吻合，体现了课件形式与课文内容、教学手段与教学目的有机关联和主从关系，发挥了现代化教学资源及手段的教学辅助作用，增强了学生对单元主题和语言表述的理解。从整体上看，胡老师的授课比较成功。授课目的明确，授课重点突出，内容讲解清晰，活动安排合理，起承转合自然，师生互动自然，课件使用得当，教学效果较好。当然，她所展示的这堂英语短课仍存在以下待改进之处：授课停留在主题词语的概念解读层面，对主题意义的挖掘不够深入；教师个人主导成分太强，讲解和提问过多，学生活动不足，活动形式比较单一；时间把握不够合理，没有时间结尾，匆忙收课，无法安排课后作业和课外活动；授课时间用于教学，缺乏对教学成效的必要评价活动，难以确定单元教学目标的达成。建议胡老师在今后的教学研究和实践中，更加重视单元设计的完整性和课堂教学的有效性，关注输入与输出、课内与课外、语篇意义与语言形式的协调，注重教学手段、过程、效果的统一，促进学生在语言知识、语用技能、心智、情感、态度等方面的综合发展和提高。点评专家：梅德明

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授课点评：赵雪宇老师展示了“3A设计”，整合了准备、习得与应用这三个不同的教学阶段。对教学阶段和教学过程的表述比较清晰，教学过程在“3A设计”的基础上展开，强调学生参与的多元形式，例如学生提问、学生评价、学生总结等。设计框架层次清晰。教学展示与教学设计紧密地融合在了一起。展示伊始，教师提醒学生回忆“3A设计”，并且多次使用“I want you to be/do…”的句式，运用丰富的肢体语言、重读、停顿等方式明确提出了自己的期待，帮助学生更加直观地获得课堂学习的方向感。此外，教师对学生的分享做出了真诚的回应，而不只是用简短的评价话语敷衍了事，这对学习共同体的建构大有助益。这同时体现出教师对英语有着较好的掌握程度，能够从容、准确地重述学生观点，帮助学生修正语言表述上的错误，并提供更加规范、高效的表达方式。整体而言，赵老师在教学展示过程中教态得体，状态自然、松弛，说课清晰，且能够脱离讲稿等材料的辅助完成授课。课堂教学紧密围绕教学目标，环环相扣，逐步深入。她有效运用了多媒体课件，运用多样的视图突出核心教学内容，起到了辅助作用。可以看出赵老师的整体状态（尤其体现为笑容、身势，对重读、停顿的运用，以及真诚的回应）有效吸引了学生的注意力，激发了学生的学习兴趣，为学生创设了安全的发言空间，让学生有分享欲，愿意主动参与课堂互动。最后，建议赵老师未来可以在分析课文内容的同时，进一步在词汇层面对近义词加以辨析。点评专家：杨延宁

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