L6-U3-P1-1 Listening : Cyber Theft 1?網(wǎng)絡盜竊 1

John is the owner of a small consulting business.

約翰是一家小型咨詢公司的老板。

Last night, some important documents were stolen from John's office.?

昨晚，約翰辦公室里的幾份重要文件失竊了。

They were locked up in the safe, and the only way to open the safe was with an 8-digit access code.?

這些文件被鎖在保險柜里，而打開保險柜的唯一方法是使用一個8位數(shù)字的密碼。

Whoever got into the safe must have had that code.?

能夠打開保險柜的人一定知道密碼。

So now, he is trying to figure out who could have gotten it.?

所以，他現(xiàn)在正試圖弄清楚誰有可能得到了密碼。

Only two people in the company were authorized to have the code.

公司里只有兩個人被授權知道密碼。

To improve security, John changed the code every month.?

為了提高安全性，約翰每個月都會更改密碼。

He had the code of course, and so did his assistant, Sylvia.?

他當然知道密碼，他的助理西爾維婭也知道。

As far as he knew, nobody else had it, or had ever asked to use it to get something from the safe.?

據(jù)他所知，沒有其他人知道密碼，也從未有人請求使用密碼從保險柜中取東西。

There was no reason for Sylvia to take the documents, so he couldn’t imagine that it was her.?

西爾維婭沒有理由拿走文件，所以他無法想象是她干的。

That wouldn't make sense, and she was completely trustworthy.?

這說不通，而且她完全值得信賴。

Besides, she was on a business trip, and wouldn't be back for several more days.?

此外，她正在出差，還要好幾天才能回來。

So somebody else must have had the code and stolen the documents.?

所以，一定是其他人得到了密碼并偷走了文件。

If so, who was it and how did they get the code??

如果是這樣，那是誰？他們又是如何得到密碼的？

Why doesn't he suspect Sylvia? --- She was completely trustworthy .

One possibility is that the code was written down somewhere, maybe in a notebook.

一種可能是密碼被寫在了某個地方，比如筆記本里。

Sylvia was famous for writing things down.?

西爾維婭以愛記東西出名。

She had a notoriously bad memory, so she kept a lot of notes.?

她記性差是出了名的，所以她記了很多筆記。

Maybe she wasn't careful, and someone looked through her notes and discovered the code.?

也許她不夠小心，有人翻看了她的筆記，發(fā)現(xiàn)了密碼。

But Sylvia wasn’t that careless or irresponsible.?

但西爾維婭并沒有那么粗心或不負責。

She would never have written the code down on a piece of paper.?

她絕不會把密碼寫在一張紙上。

So that couldn't be the answer.?

所以這不可能是答案。

Why did Sylvia take so many notes? --- She had a bad memory.

Last night, some important documents were stolen from John's office.

Only two people in the company were authorized to have the code.

She had a notoriously bad memory, so she kept a lot of notes.?

L6-U3-P1-2 Listening : Cyber Theft 2?網(wǎng)絡盜竊 2

Another possibility is that somebody hacked into her computer.

另一種可能是有人侵入了她的電腦。

She had probably stored the code somewhere on her computer, and the thief was able to get it from there.?

她可能把密碼存在電腦的某個地方，竊賊就能從那里獲取。

But who could it have been??

但會是誰呢？

Suddenly he realized that there was a new IT guy in the office.?

突然他意識到辦公室里有個新來的IT guy。

He maintained the company’s computer network and provided technical support for the staff.?

他負責維護公司的計算機網(wǎng)絡，并為員工提供技術支持。

Perhaps he was the guilty one.?

也許他就是那個有罪的人。

If anyone could have done it, he certainly had the skills.?

如果有人能做到，他肯定具備這樣的技能。

He was a security expert, and he had helped Sylvia install something on her computer last week.?

他是一名安全專家，上周還幫西爾維婭在她電腦上安裝了東西。

To hack into a computer means --- to use it to gain unauthorized access to data.

What did he suddenly realize ? --- There was a new IT guy in the office .

If anyone could have done it, he had the necessary skills.

Suddenly he?realized?that there was a new IT?guy?in the office.

Another possibility is that somebody hacked into her computer.

Then, John realized that nobody had done a proper background check on the guy.

接著，約翰意識到?jīng)]有人對那家伙做過徹底的背景調查。

One of the other engineers in the company had recommended him, and he seemed nice.?

公司里的一位工程師推薦了他，而且他看起來人不錯。

They had been in a hurry to hire someone for the position, so they didn’t check his background very carefully.?

他們當時急著招人填補這個職位，所以沒有非常仔細地核查他的背景。

Suddenly he had a bad feeling.?

突然間，他有了一種不祥的預感。

Immediately, he used his smartphone to check the company’s bank accounts.?

他立刻用智能手機查看了公司的銀行賬戶。

To his horror, he found that a large amount of money was missing from one of the accounts.?

令他驚恐的是，他發(fā)現(xiàn)其中一個賬戶少了一大筆錢。

There had been a large withdrawal earlier that morning, more than 75,000 dollars.?

那天早上早些時候，有一筆超過75,000美元的大額取款。

He then discovered that the money had been wired to an account in another country.?

接著他發(fā)現(xiàn)這筆錢已被電匯到了另一個國家的一個賬戶。

So, not only did the IT guy get the access code for the safe, but he also got the log-in information for the bank.?

所以，這個IT guy不僅搞到了保險柜的密碼，還獲取了銀行的登錄信息。

This was a disaster.?

這簡直是一場災難。

Besides getting the access codek, what else was the thief able to do? ---?He was able to get into the compan's bank accounts .

What did he discover when he checked the company's bank account? ---?A lot of money was missing.

Why hadn't the company done a proper background check on the new it guy ? --- They were in a hurry to hire someone .

John immediately called the police and reported the incident.

約翰立即打電話報警并報告了這起事件。

He also called the bank to see if they could stop the transaction.?

他也打電話給銀行，詢問他們能否阻止這筆交易。

Unfortunately, they said it was too late; the transaction had gone through.?

不幸的是，銀行說已經(jīng)太晚了；交易已經(jīng)完成。

Just then, John got an email with the subject line: "from the IT guy."?

就在這時，約翰收到了一封電子郵件，主題是“來自IT guy”。

It showed a smiley face and said, "Thank you for being so stupid."?

郵件里有一個笑臉表情，并寫道：“感謝你如此愚蠢?！?/p>

Don’t waste your time trying to find me.?

別浪費時間找我了。

I’ve left the country and will never return.?

我已經(jīng)離開了這個國家，再也不會回來了。

Be thankful that I didn’t take everything in the account.?

你應該慶幸我沒有把賬戶里的錢全部取走。

This should be a good lesson for you.?

這對你來說應該是個很好的教訓。

It was signed, "Your IT guy".?

署名是：“你的IT guy”。

What bank transaction did he try to stop ? --- the withdrawal of money

He tried to stop the withdrawal of money from the account, but it was too late.

Besides getting the access code, what else was the thief able to do?

Immediately, he used his smartphone to check the company’s bank accounts.

L6-U3-P1-3 Dialogue : Presentation&Feedback?展示與反饋

M: Well, what did you think of my presentation.

M: 你覺得我的演示怎么樣？

W: Do you want me to be frank??

W: 你要我直說嗎？

W: I know you worked very hard on it.?

W: 我知道你很努力準備了。

M: Yes, give it to me straight.?

M: 對，直說吧。

M: I have my own opinion too, but I'd appreciate your comments and suggestions.?

M: 我自己也有看法，但我很感激你的評論和建議。

W: You said you have your own opinion about it.?

W: 你說你自己也有看法。

W: So how do you think it went??

W: 那你覺得演示怎么樣？

M: I thought it went okay at first, but I could feel that there were some bad transitions.?

M: 一開始我覺得還不錯，但我感覺到有一些地方過渡得不好。

M: I think I spent too much time on some slides and didn’t express them well.?

M: 我想我在一些幻燈片上花了太多時間，而且表達得不夠好。

What kind of feed back does he want?--- an honest assessment.

What did he think of his presentation ? --- He thought it was okay but had some problems.

W: I agree on most points.

W：大部分觀點我都同意。

W: But to me, it was flat.?

W：但對我來說，你的演示很平淡。

W: Five minutes into it, I had a hard time paying attention.?

W：開始五分鐘后，我就很難集中注意力了。

M: Flat? Do you mean my voice??

M：平淡？你是指我的聲音嗎？

W: Yes, that’s part of it.?

W：是的，這是部分原因。

W: There was very little passion, almost like you were reading it.?

W：幾乎沒有激情，幾乎像在讀稿子一樣。

W: I’m sure you can do better.?

W：我相信你能做得更好。

What does it mean for a presentation to be flat ? --- It has no high or low points.

What does it mean for a presentation to be flat ? --- It has no high or low points .

I’m sure you can do better.?

Well, what did you think of my presentation.

I know you worked very hard on it.

M: Do you have any suggestions?

M：你有什么建議嗎？

W: First, let me say that I liked the slides themselves.?

W：首先，我要說的是我喜歡那些幻燈片本身。

W: The designs were nice and easy to read.?

W：設計很好，也容易閱讀。

W: But the one thing you didn’t do was engage with the audience.?

W：但你唯一沒做到的就是與觀眾互動。

W: You focused on the slides and didn’t address the audience.?

W：你專注于幻燈片，而沒有面向觀眾講話。

M: Oh, I was trying to, but I guess I was too nervous.?

M：哦，我確實試著去做了，但我想我太緊張了。

M: I didn’t want to forget anything.?

M：我不想忘掉任何內(nèi)容。

What did he fail to do during his presentation ? ---?He failed to engage with the audience .

W: You have a great smile.

W：你的笑容很好看。

W: You need to show that smile and your expressions when you present.?

W：你做演示時需要展現(xiàn)出那樣的笑容和表情。

W: Make eye contact.?

W：要做眼神交流。

M: When you present, I notice you always do that.?

M：我注意到你演示時總是能做到這些。

M: And you pause between ideas.?

M：而且你在表達不同觀點之間還會停頓。

M: But it seems so easy for you.?

M：但這對你來說似乎很容易。

W: For me, I look at the faces in the audience.?

W：對我來說，我會看觀眾的面孔。

W: I watch their expressions.?

W：我觀察他們的表情。

W: I really try to communicate with them.?

W：我真的試著和他們溝通。

W: Once I do that, it comes naturally, because it becomes real communication.?

W：一旦我做到了這些，一切就變得自然了，因為這就變成了真正的交流。

What did she advise him to do more of ? --- He should be more expressive.

What does she always do during her presentations ? --- She pauses between ideas and makes eye contact .

I really try to communicate with them.

She advises him to show his smile and be more expressive .

But the one thing you didn’t do was engage with the audience.?

M: You seem to enjoy it.

M：你看起來很喜歡做演示。

W: Well, I’m always nervous too before I get started.?

W：嗯，其實我在開始之前也總是很緊張。

W: But once I connect with the audience, I’m okay.?

W：但一旦和觀眾建立了聯(lián)系，我就沒事了。

M: So connecting with the audience is the key.?

M：所以，與觀眾建立聯(lián)系是關鍵。

M: Focus on them and not me, right??

M：把注意力放在他們身上，而不是我自己，對嗎？

W: Yes, well put.?

W：對，說得好。

W: In fact, if you do that, you will have to adjust your presentation.?

W：事實上，如果你這樣做，就需要調整你的演示內(nèi)容。

W: It has to flow like in a real conversation.?

W：它得像真正的對話一樣自然流暢。

W: We have to respond to each other.?

W：我們需要彼此回應。

W: And the pauses are so that the presentation can breathe.?

W：而那些停頓則是為了讓演示有節(jié)奏感，能“呼吸”一下。

What is the key to making a good presentation ? --- connecting with the audience?

M: Hmm, it seems so obvious, but I’ve never thought of it like that.

M：嗯，這聽起來那么顯而易見，但我從未那樣想過。

M: That’s great advice.?

M：真是個好建議。

M: I wish we had talked before my presentation.?

M：真希望我們在我的演示前就聊過這些。

W: If we had, you may not have been open like you are now.?

W：如果真那樣，你或許就不會像現(xiàn)在這樣容易接受了。

W: Anyway, I’m sure your next presentations will improve.?

W：不管怎樣，我相信你下次的演示會做得更好。

W: It takes practice like anything.?

W：和任何事情一樣，這需要練習。

W: Don’t be too hard on yourself.?

W：別對自己太苛刻了。

M: No, I won’t.?

M：不會的。

M: But next time I will do better and I hope you are there.?

M：但下次我會做得更好，希望你能在場。

W: OK, well, let’s get back to work.?

W：好的，那我們回去工作吧。

What kind of attitude does he have??- It's positive.

Well, let's get back to work .

I wish we had talked before my presentation .

To be hard on someone means to put pressure on them .

L6-U3-P1-4 Reading : Depletion of Fossil Fuels?化石燃料枯竭

A number of scientists are emphasizing the tremendous challenges that will soon be faced when the depletion of fossil fuel supplies coincides with an alarming increase in the global population.They highlight agriculture which is heavily dependent not only on gasoline to fuel machinery, but also on the petrochemicals necessary to manufacture synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Without these petrochemicals, crop yields would be only a fraction of what they are today. To assume that an abundant source of renewable energy will address this challenge is to ignore the vital non-fuel uses of petrochemicals.

Then there is the challenge posed to the current levels of mobility. As a fuel, gasoline is unrivalled in its portability. Electricity requires bulky batteries and hydrogen is notoriously difficult to store. Biofuels might seem like an alternative, but the energy consumed when converting corn into bioethanol, for instance, greatly exceeds the output when the fuel is utilized. In any case, once we reach a crisis in the food supply, it will not make sense to divert food crops to other uses.

Although there seems to be a widespread belief that the era of oil dependency is coming to an end due to some technological remedy, this may be mistaken.Relying on such an assumption can lead to complacency and a failure to take precautions. Experts may not be able to come up with the kind of solution that can lead to a pain-free transition. Scientists warn that relying on alternative resources might only support half of the global population. The absence of realistic alternative to fossil fuels will mean that the first priority will be to curb the demand for food.

The aim of the article is to --- highlight the seriousness of the situation.

In what way is agriculture dependent on gasoline ---?It fuels machinery.

To be complacent means?--- To be satisfied with things as they are.

To address a problem means --- to deal with it .

Petrochemicals are used to manufacture pesticides which are important for agriculture.

Without a realistic alternative to fossil fuels, food supplies may not be enough .

Curbing the demand for food will require a reduction in the global birth rate.

L6-U3-P1-5 Reading : Meaning of Catch 22?《第二十二條軍規(guī)》的含義

One of the most interesting books of the 20th century was the novel, Catch 22. In the novel, the term 'a catch 22 situation' was introduced.The term has nothing to do with catching anything.It has a much deeper meaning, and it describes a kind of logical conundrum that’s worth exploring.

First, it’s important to put the phrase into context. In the novel, a group of American bomber pilots is on an island in the Mediterranean. They face death almost every day when they fly their bombing missions. Many have already lost their lives. The remaining pilots know that it is only a matter of the time before they will be the next victims.

One of the characters in the novel is a doctor. It is his job to see that the pilots are fit to fly. In particular, there is rule that says he has to ground anyone who is crazy. To ground them means to remove them from active duty so that they don’t fly.

Some of the men believed in the principles they were fighting for.They were willing to give their lives for their country. But to others, this was crazy. They thought the whole thing was insane. One of them, Yossarian, wanted out. He was friends with the doctor, and he wanted the doctor to ground him.

When Yossarian asked the doctor to ground him, the doctor replied: “you’re wasting your time, you’re not crazy”.

Yossarian told him to ask one of the other pilots, Clevinger, to tell him how crazy he was.

“There is no point. He’s crazy.” The doctor replied.” Crazy people can’t decide whether you are crazy or not.”

“Clevinger isn’t crazy! he’s one of the sanest pilots here.”

“So he’s?obviously?out of his head,”said?the Doc. “He’s?got to?be?insane?to keep on?flying?combat missions after all the?close?calls he’s?had.”“well, if he’s crazy, why don’t you ground him?”

“I can’t unless he asks to be grounded. That’s part of the rule.”

“So all he has to do is ask?”

“no, then I can’t ground him.”

“So there is a catch,” said Yossarian, trying to get things straight.

“Sure, there’s a catch,” said the Doc, with a slight smile. “Catch 22. If he asks, then he can’t be crazy. Only those who are crazy are grounded”.

“there’s some catch,” obs erved Yossarian.

“it’s the best there is,” the Doc replied.

While writing this piece, the author was probably ? --- having fun

Why can't clevinger be grounded if he asks to be grounded ? --- If he asks to be grounded he isn't crazy .

To be sane means to be --- in a healthy state of mind .

To believe in principles means?--- to have a set of basic truths that guide one's actions.

In the novel, the?term "a catch 22?situation"?was?introduced.

It is his job to see that the pilots are fit to fly.

They thought the?whole?thing was?insane.