词汇世界 大学英语一至四级水平PDF电子书下载

Placement Test 1

Level 1 3

1 Woman in the News 3

A news reporter begins her career“in the news.” 3

2 Ride’Em,Cowhand 6

Let’s go to the rodeo. 6

3 His Career Pumps lron 9

Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted a different kind of“weighty”career. 9

Author Sandra Cisneros tells why it is good to be different. 12

4 It’s Good to be Different! 12

5 A Different Drummer 15

Terri Lyne Carrington began drumming when she was only seven. 15

6 Mountain of lce 18

What sunk the unsinkable? 18

7 Searching for Roots 21

Do you know about your heritage? 21

8 It’s All in the Stars 24

What is your sign? 24

Why did Beatrix Potter write The Tale of Peter Rabbit? 27

9 Art With Heart 27

You can do almost anything if you put your heart and mind to it! 30

10 Chris Burke s Life Goes On 30

11 Backpacking 33

How would you prepare for a trip in the woods? 33

12 Doctor Bill 36

Bill Cosby thinks that learning can be funny! 36

13 In the Days of Dinosaurs 39

What was it like millions of years ago? 39

What happens in a jingle-dress dance? 42

14 Wow!A Powwow! 42

15 A Dolphin Performs 45

How smart do you think dolphins are? 45

Test 1 48

Test 2 51

Level 2 55

16 Salsa Star 55

Anything is possible for Rubén Blades,a man of many talents. 55

Twyla Tharp dances to a rhythm all her own. 58

17 Rebel in Rhythm 58

18 Upskiing 61

Getting up the mountain can be just as exciting. 61

19 An American First 64

Who was the first African American governor of Virginia? 64

20 High Flyer 67

Can you imagine doing three somersaults in midair? 67

21 Nobel Prize Winner 70

Why is Rosalyn Yalow famous? 70

A dangerous job takes care and cooperation. 73

22 Walking High Steel 73

23 Born to Write 76

The crops Gary Soto harvested are now in words. 76

24 The Grey Cup 79

In Canada,the Super Bowl is just another football game. 79

25 The Rosetta Stone 82

Scientists can read about ancient history. 82

26 Cruise Control 85

What was school like for Tom Cruise? 85

Edward James Olmos batted his way to stardom 88

27 A Home-Run Hitter 88

Who is the greatest tenor? 91

28 Born to Sing 91

29 Shooting Back 94

A photographer’s idea helps the homeless. 94

30 San Gennaro 97

An Italian festival in New York City means fun,music,and lots of food! 97

Test 3 100

Test 4 102

Robin Williams knows how to think on his feet. 107

Level 3 107

31 This Joker is Wild! 107

32 The Oldest Flying Machine 110

It’s not the Wright brothers…it’s hot-air balloons! 110

33 Go for the Gold 113

Grandma and Grandpa aren’t what they used to be! 113

34 A City Without Roads 116

There’s not a paved road in the city of Venice.Italy. 116

Alexa Canady was the first African American female neurosurgeon. 119

35 Operating With Success 119

36 Soul at Its Best 122

Aretha Franklin sings the blues with plenty of soul. 122

37 Safari—American Style 125

You can drive through a mighty jungle. 125

38 Drawing with Words 128

Nicholasa Mohr uses words to paint a picture. 128

39 A Dangerous Jump 132

The U.S.Forest Service has a very brave division. 132

Bryant Oumbel is one of the most popular TV news hosts. 136

40 News Host for the Nineties 136

41 Prima Ballerina 139

Native American Maria Tall Chief became a world-famous ballerina. 139

42 Discovering a New World 142

Exploring the sea is only for people with training. 142

43 Lucky This Time Around 145

Billy Crystal doesn’t need a crystal ball to know he’s famous. 145

44 Too Cold for Comfort 148

How do people in Siberia live in a bleak and barren land? 148

Illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon work as one. 151

45 A Double Vision 151

Karate demonstrates respect and spirituality. 154

46 The Art of Self-Defense 154

47 Life on a Rope 157

Mountain climbing is not for people who are afraid of heights. 157

48 If I Had a Hammer 160

Former President Jimmy Carter hammers nails and saws wood for charity. 160

49 Goalies Must Have Courage 163

Despite the bruises,hockey players like the action. 163

The most popular sport in Spain is also the most dangerous. 166

50 The Bullfight 166

Test 5 169

Test 6 172

Level 4 177

51 Cartoon Man 177

How did Jim Carrey become“cartoon man”? 177

52 On-and Off-Screen Parent 180

How did Phylicia Rashad juggle two families? 180

A bird structure captures the hearts of New York’s Long Islanders. 183

53 Duck Doings 183

54 Seeking No Glory 186

Robert Shaw was the commander of the first African American regiment. 186

55 London’s Tower 189

The Tower of London is a fortress,palace,prison,and museum. 189

56 A Kid for Koko 192

Why do scientists want Koko to have a baby? 192

57 The Smallest Star 195

Former actress Shirley Temple Black is now starring in a new career. 195

58 Clown College 199

Students are learning the art of making people laugh. 199

59 Flying Messengers 202

Birds help a city in wartime. 202

60 A Great Warrior 205

Crazy Horse defended the land of the Sioux nation. 205

61 A Talent for Sharing 208

Toni Morrison finds success in teaching and writing. 208

Is the octopus and animal to fear? 211

62 Creature of the Deep 211

63 Net Gainer 214

Michael Jordan returns to basketball. 214

64 Strange Creatures 217

Why are Galápagos Island’s creatures so different? 217

65 The Chimp Lady 220

Jane Goodall teaches people about chimpanzees. 220

66 Into the Future 223

Why do fans love“Star Trek”so much? 223

Desert animals survive in a harsh environment. 226

67 Life in the Desert 226

68 Colosseum Games 229

These games were the Romans’favorite entertainment. 229

69 Collecting Cards 232

How much are trading cards worth? 232

Test 7 236

Test 8 239

Glossary 242

Answer key 256