ZhejiangTechonology Institute of Economy Auto Evaluation Unit 7

ZhejiangTechonology Institute of Economy

Auto Evaluation

Unit 7

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Auto Evaluation

Vocabulary

Section IV Comprehensive practice

Section III Grammar

Section II Reading

Section I Listening and speaking

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Section I Listening and Speaking

Task 1: Picture recognition

Task 2: Listen and respond

Task 3: Listen and judge

Task 4: Listen and practice

Task 5: Act out

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For each picture , you will hear four statements, choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

A B

D

EF

C A D A B

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

Picture 4 Picture 5

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Listen and respond.You will hear a question or statement. Choose the best response to each question or statement.

1. A. No problem. B. No, thanks.

C. You are welcome. D. I have got one.

2. A. Why not? B. Sure.

C. It may not be. D. It depends.

3. A. I want to be an Auto evaluator.

B. Thank you for your advice.

C. Well, let me try.

D. Fine, thank you.

A

B

A

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Listen and respond.You will hear a question or statement. Choose the best response to each question or statement.

4. A. It’s made of silk.

B. Very well, thank you.

C. It’s nice.

D. I think so.

5. A. Our office is clean.

B. I’ll see them later.

C. We’ll change the work.

D. It’s Susan, the secretary.

C

D

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Listen and judge. Listen to five short conversations, and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.

1. A. 12:00. B. 12:30.

C. 12:25. D. 12:35.

2. A. The man is a car salesman.

B. The woman is selling a car.

C. The man wants to buy a car.

D. The woman has bought a car.

3. A. Music. B. News.

C. Sports. D. Advertisements.

C

A

B

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Listen and judge. Listen to five short conversations, and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.

4. A. A single room.

B. Two single rooms.

C. A double room.

D. Two double rooms.

5. A. Give the man some change.

B. Talk to the manager herself.

C. Change a coat for the man.

D. Call the manager.

C

C

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Listen and practice. Listen to the dialogues, fill in the missing information, and practice them with your partner.

Dialogue 1

Mary: Hi, Paul. What does NCAP mean, do you know?Paul: Well, NCAP is the __________of the New Car Assessment Program.Mary: Oh, I see. Can you tell me more about it?Paul: No problem. NCAP publishes __________ reports on new cars. In Europe, vehicle safety ratings are provided by Euro NCAP. And in Australia, vehicle safety ratings are provided by ANCAP whose procedures are __________ to EuroNCAPMary: So, in U.S.A, vehicle safety ratings are provided by USNCAP and in China, vehicle safety ratings are provided by C-NCAP, right?Paul: You’ve got it. NCAP __________ ‘star ratings’ based on the performance of the vehicles in a __________ of crash tests. The __________ overall rating is __________ stars.Mary: So one star indicates the __________ safety rating.

abbreviation

safety

similar

awardsvariety

top fivelowest

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Listen and practice. Listen to the dialogues, fill in the missing information, and practice them with your partner.

Dialogue 2

Mary: Look, Paul. The paper says there is a good __________ between crash test results and the vehicle's actual real world performance. Do you believe it?Paul: Yes, international __________ have shown cars that perform __________ in crash tests provide better occupant protection than vehicles that perform __________ in crash tests. A US study found a driver is 74% less likely to die in cars rated good than cars rated poor.Mary: And a Swedish study found cars with three or four stars are __________ 30% safer than cars with two stars. How about Chinese home-brand models?Paul: They are proving more __________, with enhanced ratings in the latest __________ crash tests. The Besturn sedan, China first self-branded model made by First Automotive Works Group, was given four stars.Mary: It’s really __________.

correlation

studiesbetter

poorly

approximately

reliable

domestic

exciting

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Take Task 4 as example, practice dialogues according to the situations provided

with your partner.

Situation 1: NCAP plays an important role in encouraging safety improvements to new car design. John and Jack are talking about New Car Assessment Program in different countries.

Situation 2:

Mary is eager to know something about vehicle's crash test and vehicle safety ratings and Paul tries to explain it.

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Section II Reading

Reading A Reading B

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Reading A

Task 1

Task 2

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Reading A

Task 1 Listen to the passage and fill in the missing information.

Euro NCAP In Europe, vehicle safety ratings are provided by Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the __________ performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. __________ in 1997, the organization is now__________ by the European Commission, the governments of France, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and Spain, as well as motoring and consumer organizations in every EU country. Euro NCAP publishes safety reports on new cars, and __________ ‘star ratings’ based on the performance of the vehicles in a __________ of crash tests, including front, __________ and pole impacts, and impacts with pedestrians. The__________ overall rating is ______ stars.

safetyEstablished backed

awardsvariety

side

top five

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Reading A

The Euro NCAP testing is voluntary to the manufacturers but all European cars must __________ the requirements. Over the years, European automakers’ cars have become much safer, partly thanks to the Euro NCAP standards. Test results are commonly presented by motor press, and in turn greatly __________ consumer demand for a vehicle. Euro NCAP has rapidly become a catalyst for encouraging significant safety improvements to new car design.

meet

influence

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Reading A

Task 2: Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete the statements.

1. Vehicle safety ratings are provided by ______in Europe. A. ANCAP B. Euro NCAP

C. USNCAP

2. Euro NCAP awards new cars ‘star ratings’ according to______. A. the popularity of the cars B. the market feedback of the cars

C. the performance of the cars in a variety of crash tests

B

C

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Reading A

3. What do crash tests on new cars include? A. Front, side and pole impacts. B. Impacts with pedestrians. C. Both A and B.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Euro NCAP is now only backed by the European Commission. B. Crash test results greatly influence consumer demand for a

vehicle. C. Euro NCAP plays an important role in the safety improvements

to new car design.

C

A

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Reading BReading B

Task 3

Task 2

Task 1

Text

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Reading B How to Value Used Cars

How to set an accurate value for a used car? The most important thing is determining its condition. Let’s explain in star ratings. ★★★★★ This vehicle would be in exceptional shape in all aspects. The engine runs well and its maintenance records are complete. The tires match and have lots of tread on them with no uneven wear patterns. The inside and outside are free of damage. The car’s paint has no flaws and is free of excessive chips and dings. The title is clear and the car can pass all required local and state inspections. According to kbb.com, only 5% of all used cars fall in this category.

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★★★★ This ranking applies to cars that show wear consistent with their age.

There are no major mechanical or cosmetic problems. The paint still looks good, but possibly has some scratches or dings. Some minor touch up might be needed. The interior has minimal wear on the seats and carpet. The tires are in good shape and have some life left to them. A four-star car ideally has its maintenance records available, a clean title, and can pass inspection.

★★★ A car with this rating might have a few problems that may require a

small investment to fix. Maybe the exterior paint has faded. There could be lots of scratches and dings – even a small dent or two. The interior dash and seats may have a worn, faded look to them. The tires are probably past their prime but still safe. Maintenance records probably don’t exist but this car has a clean title and can pass state and local inspections.

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★★ This is a vehicle that has been through some hard knocks. It has

several mechanical problems – or has had several repaired recently. Its exterior and interior may be in dire need of reconditioning in terms of faded or missing paint. There are dents and some signs of rust. Tires most likely need replaced. It has a clean title, but might fail a state or local inspection on its first try.

★ This car is unsafe at any speed. It has substantial mechanical

problems or body damage that make it inoperable. The exterior and interior show signs of wear and damage. The tires are bald and unsafe to operate. Vehicles in this category will need major, costly repairs to pass inspection.

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Important Words & Phrases

accurate a. 准确的 , 精确的

Is the station clock accurate?

火车站的表准吗？

We might have a free press, but that doesn't mean all reporting is true and accurate.

我们即使有新闻自由，也并不意味着一切报道都真实可信、准确无误。

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exceptional adj. 例外的 , 异常的 , 特别的 Her beauty is exceptional. 她的美是出众的。 We've enjoyed an exceptional run of fine weather recently. 我们这里最近天气好极了。

in shape 在外形上 ; 处于良好状态 You'll never be in shape until you eat less and take more exercise. 只有少吃多锻炼才能健美。 Her affairs are in good shape. 她的事情令人满意。

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apply to 适用于 , 运用于

The rules of safe driving apply to everyone.

安全驾驶之规则适用于每个人。

The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, creed or colour.

法律适用于所有的人 , 不分种族、信仰或肤色。

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consistent with 符合 , 与…一致

His action is always consistent with his words 。他始终言行一致。

What you're saying now is not consistent with what you said last week.

你现在说的话与上星期你说的不相符。

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in dire need of 急需

We're in dire need of your help

我们太需要你的帮助了。

This house is in dire need of repair.

这所房子急需修理。

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in terms of 就 ... 而言 , 在 ... 方面

In terms of money, he's quite rich, but not in terms of happiness

就钱来说他很富有 , 但就幸福来说就不然了。

It was a bad year for films, in terms of both quantity and quality.

今年的电影无论从数量上还是质量上都说不上好

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bald adj. 秃头的，单调的

We planted some trees on the bald hill.

我们在一座秃山上种了些树。

He took off the hat and revealed his bald head.

他脱下帽子，露出秃头。

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Task 1: Read and judge. Read the passage and judge whether the statement is true or false.

1. A five-star car is in like-new condition.

2. A four-star car has no major mechanical or cosmetic problems.

3. A three-star car has been through some hard knocks.

4. A two-star car can pass state and local inspections on its first try.

5. The tires of a one-star car are bald and unsafe to operate.

T

T

F

F

T

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Task 2: Read, complete and retell. Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with the information in the passage, and then try to retell the passage.

We usually estimate the condition of used cars to set an accurate value. A five-star car means the car is in like-new condition. But only __________ of all used cars fall in this category. There are no __________ mechanical or cosmetic problems of four-star cars. Maintenance records of a three-star car probably don’t __________ but this car has a clean title and can __________ state and local inspections. A two-star car’s __________ and interior may be in dire __________ of reconditioning and might __________ a state or local inspection on its first try. A __________ car has serious problems or body damage. It is unsafe at any speed.

5%

majorexist

pass

exterior needfail

one-star

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Task 3: Revise and Translate. Translate the following sentences into

Chinese.

1. The engine runs well and its maintenance records are complete.

2.There are no major mechanical or cosmetic problems.

发动机运转正常，其维修记录完整。

没有太大的机械问题，也没有车身表面问题。

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Task 3: Revise and Translate. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.

3. A car with this rating might have a few problems that may require a small investment to fix.

4.Its exterior and interior may be in dire need of reconditioning in terms of faded or missing paint.

5.The exterior and interior show signs of wear and damage.

此星级的旧车可能会有一些问题，需要花些钱修一修。

由于油漆褪色或剥落，这个级别旧车的外部和内部可能急需修复。

车身内外部有磨损和损坏的迹象。

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Grammar

Grammar

Task 1

Task 2

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Predictive Clauses

用法例句

由 that 引导的表语从句 (that有时省略 )

The fact is (that) she never liked him.

His only fault is that he lacks ambition.

The trouble is that he has never done the work before.

由连接代（副）词引导的表语从句

That’s not what I meant.

That is why he didn’t pass the exam.

The question is who’s responsible for the accident.

由关系代词型的what 引导的表语从句

Times aren’t what they were.

His health is not what it used to be.

That’s not what she is after.

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Appositive Clauses

用法例句抽象、概念性名词后跟 that引导的同位语从句，说明其内容，如：news ， fact ，idea 等

Where did you get the idea that I could not come ？The fact that the earth moves around the earth is known to all.

The idea that we could ask the teacher for advice is wonderful.

Tears filled her eyes at the thought that she might never see him again.

同位语从句有时和前面的名词分开

The news got about that he had won a car in the lottery.

The story goes that he often beats his child.

也可由 whether及连接副词why 等引导 , 表示原因方式等

I have no idea why she left.

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Task 1: Choose the best answer to complete each statement .

1. The fact ____ she works hard is well known to us all. A. that B. what C. why D. which

2. I have no idea ____ he will start. A. that B. when C. what D./

3. He often asked me the question ____ the work was worth doing. A. when B. where C. that D. whether

4. The thought ____ he might fail in the exam worried him. A. when B. which C. what D. that

5. April is ____ the lilacs bloom. A. that B. why C. when D. which

A

B

D

D

C

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Task 2: Translate the following into English.

1. 事实是近来谁也没有见过他。

2. 近来谁也没有见过他，这一事实令办公室所有的人不安。

3. 问题在于我们是否应该借钱给他。

4. 他们调查他是否值得信赖。

5. 我迟到的原因是没赶上公共汽车。

The fact is that he has not been seen recently.

The fact that he has not been seen recently disturbs everyone in his office.

The point is whether we should lend him the money.

They are investigating the question whether the man is trustworthy.

The reason for my lateness is that I missed my bus.

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Section IV Comprehensive Practice

(II) Presentation(I) Applied Writing

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(I) Applied Writing

RésuméRésumé

A résumé is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job A résumé is a document that contains a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education. The résumé or CV is typically the first item that a experience and education. The résumé or CV is typically the first item that a potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used potential employer encounters regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment.to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, when seeking employment.

Sample 1

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Task:

Suppose you are applying for a job as a salesperson in an

automobile company. Choose the above sample as the model to make your own resume.

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(II) Presentation

Ask students to gather information for their presentation by all media means. Tell them to work in small groups and be prepared for the presentation.

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ZhejiangTechonology Institute of Economy Auto Evaluation Unit 7