Unit7 A Brief Look at Two Metropolises
New York
1. In the 19th century, a businessman predicted that New York was going to become the center of the world. His prediction has partly come true. New York is often regarded as one of the financial and cultural capitals of the Western world. 1) predict: [v.]_________________→[n.] prediction 几个月前就已经预料到了这次地震。
The earthquake was predicted several months ago. 2) come true=realize
我要________________的梦想终会实现。
________________________________________________________________________ 3) be regarded as
regard A as B=consider/see/view/treat A as B=think of A as B 4) financial:[adj.]财经的→[n.] finance cultural:[adj.]文化的→[n.]culture
2. New York, where the world-famous twin towers of the World Trade Center were once located, is known as a city of skyscrapers. locate:[v.]定位，位于→[n.]location
东方明珠坐落在浦东新区。
The Oriental Pearl TV Towel is located in the Pudong New Area. 要找到拍摄沙漠场景的合适外景地很不容易。
It is hard to find a suitable location for the desert scenes.
3. Still, the fast, exciting pace of life in New York City is fascinating and this may be a reason why the city continues to fascinate more and more people. 1) pace of life pace=speed
跟上…的节奏: keep pace with
她放慢节奏以便于我能跟上她。
She slowed down her pace so that I could keep up with her. 随着经济的发展，我们的生活节奏正变得越来越快。
With the development of economy, our pace of life is becoming quicker and quicker. 2) continue to do=continue doing=go on doing 3) fascinate:使吸引，着迷=attract=appeal to →[n.] fascination
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London
4. London was once known as a city of fog. At that time, many Londoners did not expect that their city would change for the better. However, heavy fog is now rarely seen in London.
1) sb didn’t expect that=☆It didn’t occur to sb that… expect:[v.]料想，期望→[n.] expectation 2) rare
rare animal, rare gas
rarely=hardly, scarcely, barely, seldom
3) change for the better/worse
只要他愿意改掉陋习，他的成绩一定会变得更好。
As long as he is willing to get rid of his bad habits, he is sure to change for the better.
5. As a city with a long history, London has also gone through many changes. The days are gone when horse-drawn carriages were a common sight in the street. Now London is famous for its excellent underground service and the red double-deckers have become a symbol of the city.
1) go through: 经历；检查=experience; examine 在过去的50年里，传统技术经历了许多变化。
Traditional techniques have gone through a lot of changes in the past 50 years. 2) The days are gone when… …的日子一去不复返 3) a common sight lose one’s sight within one’s sight out of one’s sight →sightseeing 4) be famous for be famous as
Shanghai is famous for/as…
5) symbol:[n]象征→[v.] symbolize 狮子是勇气的象征。
The lion is the symbol of courage.
6. The second half of the 20th century saw great changes in the city. Skyscrapers have sprung up; business centers for the 21st century are also growing fast. 1) 翻译划线句
20世纪下半叶见证了伦敦巨大的变化。 2) spring up涌现出，（如雨后春笋般）拔地而起 3) grow:[v.]成长，发展→[n.] growth
7. However, London has kept its heart. People can still enjoy themselves with a cup of tea in Covent Garden. Some of the narrow roads that lead to churches are still there,
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taking people back to London’s old days.
1) keep its heart:保持其传统特色=keep up its traditions 2) narrow cf. wide/broad 3) lead to
只有两条路通往展厅。
There are only two roads that lead to the exhibition hall. 粗心导致了他考试失败。
Carelessness led to his failure in the exam. 4) take sb back to…
8. Although there are such concerns as heavy traffic, crowded shops and dirty streets in some areas, to many people, London remain the most interesting and wonderful city in the world.
1) concern:担心，担忧=worry, anxiety be concerned about
我们都很担心她的安全。
We are all concerned about his safety. 2) such…as 3) remain+n
Practice For Use.
Shanghai and Tokyo — Similar, but Different
Shanghai is (1) __________ as one of the nation's most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial centers. Although Japan has (2) __________ its worst economic stages since the end of World War II, Tokyo is still alive. The second half of the 20th century (3) ______ great changes in Tokyo. Tokyo is Japan’s capital city while Shanghai is not China’s. Shanghai and Tokyo are the most international cities, which (4) f______ people from all over the world. It is said that both cities are huge and full of people without (5) ______ in them. The 2005 World Expo was successfully held in Tokyo. The 2010 World Expo will be held in Shanghai. Both Shanghai’s metro lines and Tokyo’s are (6) ______, well organized, efficient and convenient. Two decades ago, no one (7) p______ that Shanghai would have its own spectacular metro lines, but now the metro-line dream has finally (8) ______. To people’s joy, both governments are (9) ______ about the development of traffic. Especially in Shanghai, traffic has been gradually improving. Indeed, both Shanghai and Tokyo are (10) ______.
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More Information About Some Metropolises
New York
Many of New York’s streets and corners are named for someone who has contributed greatly to the growth of the city. Subways in this city are very crowded during the rush hour, and are generally safe into the late evening. Later at night, express stations and those near nightlife destinations tend to be more populated and safer than others. Subways run less frequently at night and sometimes are not safe.
Cabs are all yellow and can carry up to four people at a time. They all have meters, so there’s no need to negotiate a price. Cabs with their lights lit on the rooftop are available, those with no lights on the top are busy. You can simply raise a hand from the sidewalk or from a few steps into the street to hire a cab. They are most easily found where there are people working, playing, touring, etc. Tips are expected.
The city is constantly troubled with urban problems—poverty, drug dealings, homelessness, etc. Things have definitely changed recently. New York is now one of the country’s safest big cities.
London
London is an ancient city whose history greets you everywhere. It is, at the same time, a modern city as well. The rapid development of economy of the mid’90s helped the city’s art, style and fashion become well-known around the world. It is still “the coolest, hottest city in the world.”
However, London’s character and tradition remain the same. Even in the modern metropolis, some things rarely change. The British policeman is alive and well. The tall, red, double-decker buses still run from stop to stop. And teatime is still a part of the day.
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Then, of course, there is the greatest living link with the past—the Royal Family. Tourists can enjoy many grand ceremonies held here in honor of the Queen.
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