鲁修红-新时代主题大学英语视听说教程（第二册）Unit 9 Script.docxVIP

Unit 9 Global Counterterrorism (I) Part One Understanding Short Conversations Scripts with Key 1. W: There is much talk in the news about Iran’s nuclear program and their ongoing conflict with Israel. Do you think that is related somehow to terrorism? M: Well, that is more likely an intercountry conflict particularly motivated by religious differences. Q: What is this conversation about? 2. M: I just read an article that says Northern Ireland is much safer now. There has not been a single terrorist attack there in more than two years. W: Stable jobs and decent income are good shields to keep terrorism away there. Q: According to the woman, what helps keep terrorism away in Northern Ireland? 3. W：There is much talk on the Internet about how people can protect themselves from terrorism both online and in-person. What should we do? M: The simplest way to do this is to remain aware of your surroundings, stop from over-sharing personal information, and say something if you see something. Q: What is the topic of this conversation? 4. M: Did you hear of the crimes that ISIL militants were committing against Iraq’s cultural heritage? W: Yes, I just saw a TV shows about the city of Nimrud. Monumental archaeological artefacts, which survived for three millennia were demolished and destroyed in only two years during the recent occupation. Q: For how many years had the city of Nimrud survived before the ISIL invasion? 5. W: These groups claim to be liberation fighters, but many consider them terrorists. M: Well, in many cases it all depends on the point of view, right? The British surely didn’t regard George Washington the same way as Americans did. Historical events often have multiple perspectives and angles. Q: What could be the main difference between a terrorist and a liberation fighter in some cases, according to the talk? Part Two Understanding Long Conversations Language and Culture Refugee crisis 难民危机 (Conv. 1) Refugee crisis can refer to movements