中国石油大学研究生英语外研社答案UNIT.docx

UNIT 7 OUTSIDE VIEW Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 1. How does the figure for the percentage of the British population who live in towns compare with the percentage of Chinese people who live in towns? Suggested answer:It is far higher. As Britain was the first country in the world to industrialize its population it has had longer to become urbanized. Farming uses machines and there are not many jobs in the countryside. Chinas population is changing fast and the cities are growing. 2.What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern houses as compared to old houses? Suggested answer:Modern houses are designed to be more energy efficient. Modern buildings are designed with good drains and electrical wiring. Old houses which have survived are often well-built and stronger than quickly constructed modern housing. 3 In what way is British housing different to Chinese housing? Suggested answer:In Chinese cities, most people live in flats. Houses are very expensive and not commonly seen 4 What does the saying, An English mans home is his castle mean? Suggested answer:It means no one can enter without being invited in. There are more and more exceptions but it remains partly true. Even the police need a warrant from a magistrate before they can enter someones home. Homes are private places 5．Do the Chinese have the same attitude to their homes as the British? Suggested answer:Many Chinese people share the same attitude. Home is always the most safe and comfortable place for people, and it should be private and prevented from entering without invitation. LISTENING IN Passage 1 activity 1 1. the number of months Anya Peters spent living in her car Nine 2. Peters approximate age early 30s 3. the number of families living in temporary accommodation one hundred thousand 4. the number of people sleeping rough on any one night in England 483 5. the gender of the majority of rough sleepers Male 6. the percentage of people who have or have had dr