新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册原文和答案UNIT7.pptVIP

Unit 7 Guns for Trouble? The graphic videotape and sadistic (残忍的) snapshots only reinforce what investigators already knew. Virginia Tech killer Seung-Hui Cho (赵承熙 ) was a deranged loner, intent on exacting revenge for his own feelings of isolation. But sources say Cho‘s hate-filled manifesto (声明) has provided little useful evidence in a rambling diatribe (恶骂,诽谤) sent to NBC news. Cho sought to justify his plans for mass murder (“You forced me into a corner, and gave me only one option”), blaming everyone but himself for the killing spree (狂欢). Today investigators criticized the media for broadcasting images, which they say glorified Cho and inflicted new pain on those already shattered by his rampage (撒野). (07.04.16) Warming Up Guns for Trouble? No way! Guns keep people safe from enemies and provide them with a way to get good. But there’s no doubt managing guns is a difficult issue. How do we keep them out of the hands of criminals? And, what about irresponsible gun use? It takes conforming situations with guns to know how we truly feel about them. Facing an armed robber might make us wish that guns didn’t exist. Or we might wonder why societies allow people to have them. It might also make us wish we had a gun to protect ourselves. But if everyone had a gun, gun use would be out of control. The consequences are hard to know. Guns for Trouble? includes stories of gun use to consider as we weigh this sensitive issue. Short Conversations 1. W: So, did you buy guns for sport or for trouble? M: Neither! I bought a couple of pistols to protect my home. Q: Why did the man buy guns? 2. M : What’s the problem? Keeping a gun in my home for safety isn’t a crime. W : In this country it is against the law. You’ll have to give it to the police right away! Q: What is the problem with the man having a gun? 3 M : My anxiety level always goes up when I see someone late at night. W : You wouldn’t be so worried if you carried a gun, like I do. Q: Why does the woman NOT