Unit 8 Interpersonal Relationship
Step 1: T or F
1. Jack is a business man, so he has no time to spend with his family. （ ）
2. He thinks the past frequently and always talks about it with his family. （ ）
3. His neighbor called him about Mr. Belser’s death. （ ）
4. As for Jack, Mr. Belser is really important for him, so he remembered who he was as soon as he heard the name. （ ）
5. The reason why Mr. Belser had deep impression on Jack is because Jack used to work with him. （ ）
6. Mr. Belser gave a man’s influence on Jack right after his father died. （ ）
7. Mr. Belser taught Jack carpentry, and started a business with him. （ ）
8. Jack and Mr. Belser’s children are good friends since they were kids. （ ）
9. The funeral was really royal and full of people who are from Mr. Belser’s family. （ ）
10. Jack remembered their old house clearly. （ ）
11. Jack keeps the memory of Mr. Belser’s house clearly. （ ）
12. The gold box was kept by Mr. Belser and the things he put in are very valuable. （ ）
13. Jack’s mother brought the box from the funeral for Jack. （ ）
14. The watch from the box is the gift from Mr. Belser to thank Jack for the time spending with him. （ ）
15. Jack is going to quit his job for his son. （ ）
16. Jack finally realize and understand that family is way more important than business and career. （ ）
Step 2: Exercises
Pls finish the exercises on Page 57, Post-reading Ⅰ、Ⅱ.
Step 3: Comprehension
1.Why did Jack think Mr.Belser died years ago?
A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr.Belser.
B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr.Belser.
C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr.Belser.
D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.
2.Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr.Belser EXCEPT that A. Mr.Belser often asked how Jack was doing
B. Mr.Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday
C. Mr.Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address
D. Mr.Belser had pleasant memories of their time together
3.Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?
A. Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.
B. Because he had no children or relatives.
C. Because he thought he had to keep his word.
D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.
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4.Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?
A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.
B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.
C. He had missed his son and his family for days.
D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.
5.Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?
A. The Good Old Times
B. What He Valued Most
C. An Old Gold Watch
D.The Lost Childhood Days
Step 3: Translation
1. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams.
2. Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
3. He’d reminisce(回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.
4. “You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.
5. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him.
6. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered.
7. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box.
8. Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk.
9. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.
Step 4：Summary
Write down the summary for the passage.
Step 5: Exercises
1. 每次我考虑外出旅游的时候，总有各种情况让我不能出行。
2. 要是当时那辆卡车没有挡路，也就不会发生事故了。
3. 从他搬到北京找工作起已经过了三个月了。
4. 虽然有点奇怪，他的想法还是有很多人支持。
5. 要是他有空的话，他会帮助我们的。
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