【正文】 k/prepare II. TranslationA decade ago, Nancy did what so many Americans dream about. She quit an executive position and opened / set up a household equipment store in her neighborhood. People like Nancy made the decision primarily because of/owing to/due to their desire to improve the quality of their lives.But, to run a small business is by no means an easy job. Without her steady ine, Nancy had to cut back on her daily expenses. Sometimes she did not even have the money to pay the premiums for the various kinds of insurance she needed. Once she could not even pick up the phone bill and had to ask her parents to loan her some money.Fortunately, through her own hard work, she has now got through the most difficult time. She is determined to continue pursuing her vision of a better life.Part III Text BComprehension Checkl. a 2. c 4. b 5. a 6. cLanguage Practice 1. In addition 2. roast 3. percentage 4. entertainment 6. at one time 7. get along 8. missed out on 9. whip up 10. as a result 12. rent over 14. make sense 16. go with 17. fried 18. dizzy 19. array 20. gaspedPart IV ThemeRelated Language Learning TasksModel paperRecent Changes in Chinese Family LifeGreat changes have taken place in Chinese family life in the past twenty years. In my parents39。derground Railroad to freedom. 2. Story 1 (Paras 610): After winning his own freedom from slavery, John Parker helped other slaves to escape north to Canada to get freedom.Story 2 (Paras 1115): Supported by a strong religious conviction, the white man Levi Coffin helped black slaves to escape at huge risk to himself.Story 3 (Paras 1623): By traveling the Underground Railroad, Josiah Henson reached his desti172。s not much you can do if people are really intent on destroying themselves with drugs.4)A different experience of the world could forge a pletely different approach to life.5) It is our conviction that cloning of human beings is bound to cause many ethical and social problems in the long run.4. 1) As for the protection of these endangered species, many countries do not pel fishermen to report accidental capture of small cetaceans (鯨目動(dòng)物) in their nets, so significant catches may go unnoticed for years. To deal with this problem, animal protectionists have forged an international alliance. On the other hand they have urged the United Nations to lay down more specific laws to save these animals.2) It was reported that food supplies would soon run out and most of the victims of the earthquake would starve to death. At huge risk, a group of volunteers from the Red Cross took on the mission to transport food, clothes and medicine to the most seriously hit areas.3) A rally was going to be held in honor of the 16th US President Abraham Lincoln who abolished slavery in 1863 and liberated the slaves in the South. In the eyes of many AfricanAmericans, Lincoln was America39。ll tell you about my research project in a minute, but first let39。s look almost the same on the outside, but actually there are about 16 different basic designs. money from the banks is but one of the methods we can use to get through a financial crisis. secondhand car has been nothing but trouble。s always breaking down. your resume you39。t have delayed your homework. bankruptcy of the pany was not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance.III. Usage1. lonely 2. friendly 3. weekly, monthly 5. cowardly / saintly 7. lively 8. motherlyStructure) A letter posted today will probably reach him the day after tomorrow.2)Thus encouraged, we made a still bolder plan for the next year.3)Our government has banned imports of cosmetics containing animal products from 18 countries, mostly in Europe, for fear that they could cause mad cow disease.4)Having graduated from St. Mary39。 ines, reduce prices and help bat hunger and disease in the developing countries.3)With repeated hackers39。s painful life as a slave strengthened his determination to struggle for freedom. Shortly after he achieved freedom he became a member of an organization that assisted fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several time