Unit 1 The Power of LanguageText A Critical ReadingExercisesI Checking Your Comprehension1.Reading non-fiction writing critically involves_______.A.supporting the author’s opinionB.developing your own opinionsC.understanding what is writtenD.reading without any imagination2.Before accepting what is written in an article,you should be sure that______.A.enough support for the assertions has been givenB.your values and attitudes have been reflected in itC.it has been checked form an authoritative sourceD.you have found the differences in the writing styles3.If there are some inconsistent points in the article,you should______.A.insist on your own opinion an confirm itB.avoid mentioning the inconsistenciesC.emphasize the work of authoritiesD.examine the author’s supportive statements4.Einstein is a relevant source when the article is about______.A.physical breakthroughsB.the subject of poetryC.studies in current physicsD.credible writing sources5.The author what is written clearlyA.remember what is written clearlyB.eliminate your own discriminationC.have much more knowledgeD.spend more time in readingII.Building Your VocabularySection ADirections:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.1.These results are______with the findings of the previous study.(consistent,consistency)2.We were not surprised by their______that the train services would be reduced.(state,statement)3.The statistics______a change in people’s spending habits.(reflect,reflection)4.I’m afraid your driving license is______in Eastern Europe.(valid,invalid)5.Twenty-five dollars was______more than be ha expected to pay.(considerable,considerably)6.Direct______between the two languages is not possible.(compare,comparison)Section BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. assumption critical represent crediblelandmark evaluate identify appropriate1.In my opinion,there was no______evidence against him.2.Evan the smallest baby can______its mother by her voice.3.People tend to make______about you based on your appearance.4.This new report______the current situation in our schools.5.The performance of each employee is______once a year.6.We need to ensure that the teaching they receive is______to their needs.Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1.That bit of the form is for UK citizens--it doesn’t apply______you.2.Arguments were put______for changing some of the rules of the game.3.When judging his performance,don’t take his age______account.4.He’s universally recognized as an authority______Russian affairs.5.Just compare the one that has been cleaned______the others.cation should be relevant______the child’s needs.III.Bridging the GapDirections:Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage.You may choose a suitable one from the list given.powerful define action tears expressshape internally respond to personal goodLanguage is one of the things that sets us apart as beings,one of the things that essentially ______us as humans.When language is used well it can elicit very deep feeling in others,motivate others to _______and define the nature of our relationship.Sometimes in poetry the juxtaposition(并列)of two words or a certain phrase can bring______to the eyes,call up a whole host of imagery and move us deeply.We have seen language recently used in the politics of persuasion,used for______or ill--depending on your viewpoint.When we use language to_______our true feelings to someone it can open and deepen the connection between nguage is a very______tool.How we use language shapes our world both______and externally.How you use self-talk--what you say to yourself about yourself an about the world directly______your experience of both yourself and the world.How you deliver communication shapes the way the world______you.We can use language more effectively in both spheres:internal and directly influence the health an power of our______relationships and our business relationships.IV.TranslationSection ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.1.Urban planners in practice have to_______________________________________________(考虑到不同社会群体的利益).(take...into account)2._________________________________________(把近期工作与先前的工作相比较)and you Will see how much you have improved.(compare...with...)3.What the witness said in court___________________________________________(与他对警察的陈述不一致).（be consistent with）4.What he said_________________________________________(与正在处理的事件无关).(be relevant to)5.________________________________________(你的情况有任何改变，请告知我们)whenyou are away from home.(inform...of...)Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.To become a flexible reader,you need to know how to select and use a reading style that is consistent with your purpose for reading.Knowing when and how to use different reading styles will make you a flexible reader.Study reading is the reading style used by flexible readers when their purpose is to read difficult material at a high level of comprehension.When using the study reading style,you should read at rate that is slower than your normal reading rate.Furthermore,as you read you must challenge yourself to understand the material.Study reading will often require you to read you to read material more than once to achieve a high level of comprehension.Sometimes,reading the material aloud will also help you improve your comprehension.anizing Your IdeasDirections:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.1.For instance,the word”kick”can mean many different things depending on how it is used in a phrase.2.Learning how phrases come together in English will come with continued submersion in the language.3.On the other hand,you could say,”I get a kick out of that TV show.”4.This means that you enjoy the TV show,and has nothing to do with striking something with a foot.5.As you learn the language,focus not only on the words an their meanings,but also on the way the words come together to make phrases.6.When you say,”He kicked the ball,”you are using the word as a verb that means to strike the ball with the foot.VI.Reflecting on the TextSome people argue that the purpose of reading is to seek information and gain knowledge by memorizing the statements within a text. It is not necessary to develop the ability to read critically,since this ability is assumed to be present only in scholars and to be learned in academic institutions.Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?Give reasons and examples to support yourself.Text BThe Language of ConfidenceExercisesI.Checking Your ComprehensionSection ADirections:Read the following statements and mark Y (for Yes)if the statement agrees with the information given in the text;N(for No)if the statement contradicts the information given in the text;NG(for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.( )ing our language in the best way is significant for the improvement of our life.( )2.We can knowingly make our command carried out without using a word.( )3.If we use the word try,we may not make efforts to achieve the things that we want to do.( )4.We can improve our life by saying the word try in our daily life.( )5.We can use a word that makes us feel great to help us feel powerful.( )6.Though some words may seem small,they can help us do everything we want.Section BDirections:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text.1.______helps us be in control of our lives and destinies.2.Any words can have a dramatic influence on______.3.When we say”I will do...”,we will get a sense of______.ing words like”I choose...”can help us regain______.5.Mastering our language helps us get the power to______.6.We can write______next to a list of words we usually use.II.Building Your VocabularySection ADirections:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.1.I can say with______that all our targets have now been met.(confident,confidence)2.Like so many______people he was never satisfied.(creative,creativity)3.A move towards healthy eating could help______heart disease.(eliminate,elimination)4.You life changes______when you have a baby.(dramatic,dramatically)5.The annual strategic dialogue between China an America is very______for the relationship between the two countries.(significant,insignificant)6.Having so little money to spend on an apartment does______you in your choice.(limit,limitation)Section BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. command quality infinite commonlymatter internal please impact1.The children______more to her than anything else in the world.2.Lung cancer is the most______found cancer in men.3.It______her mother that she chose a college close to home.4.The city offers a/an ______variety of things to do.5.He hated being in the army because he had to obey______.6.The ______of the picture on our television isn’t very good.Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1.Police say that they believe the attacks were carried______by nationalists.2.It’s______to all of us to try to solve the problems in our neighbourhoods.3.The anti-smoking campaign had made quite an impact______young people.4.I’ve been asked to limit my speech______ten minutes maximum.5.Dr Marion is the person______control of all medical decisions in the hospital6.He struggled for mastery______his emotions but failed.III.TranslationSections ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in thebrackets.1.They expect the meeting to__________________________________________(对国家的未来产生的显著的影响).(have an impact on)2.I know you don’t think that this project is important,__________________________________（但这对我很重要）.(matter)3.There were some violence after the match,________________________________________(但是没过多久警方主控制住了局势).(in control of)4.I’m afraid____________________________________________(除了让你走，我别无选择).(no alternative but)5.__________________________________________________(经理会作最终决定)！（be up to）Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.English plays an important role in the workplace and when used in the correct and appropriate manner,it can help boost a career or a business.Some may need or want to study business English before they start their careers.Those who are already working have the opportunity to see what they can and cannot do effectively in English in their current job.A valuable skill to have in business is how to negotiate.You need to know what you want,as well as how to bargain an make concessions.Being able to deal with a conflict and knowing how to end negotiations can make a big difference to the outcome.Workplace English learning will encourage professional and efficient communication,which translates as good service to customers an business partners or suppliers,which can only be a positive for any business.IV.WritingSection ADirections:The following sentences are grammatically incorrect or incoherent.Improve them. Example:The captain,as well as the other players,was tired.Revision:The captain,as well as the other players,was tired.1.When dipped in mustard,Sam said the sausage was excellent.2.A Frenchman murdered two wives he didn’t like their cooking.3.Annie’s dress was old,faded,an it had wrinkles.4.The need for jobs will make us develop our industries.It causes environmental problems.5.My new running shoes fell apart during the marathon which cost more than a hundred dollars. Section BDirections:Read the following paragraph carefully.Cross out two sentences that do not help to develop the controlling idea.Philip Randolph,the great African-American champion of Iabour and civil rights,led confrontations with three very popular presidents.Mr.Randolph called for a march on Washington by thousands of African-Americans on July 1,1941,if President Roosevelt would not take action to end discrimination in defense industries during World War II.Mr.Randolph was born in Florida.After much delay,the president met with Randolph,and one week later opened many defense jobs to black workers,A few years later,in 1948,Mr.Randolph threatened mass civil disobedience of president Truman did not end segregation against African-Americans in the military.On July 26,Truman approved the order that integrated the armed services.The last confrontation was with John F,Kennedy,who sought to stop the 1963 civil rights march onWashington.The march featured the Reverend Martin Luther King’s unforgettable”I Have a Dream”speech.Section CDirections:Write a short essay with a clear central idea and effective development in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following situation and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.It is reported that many young people prefer to work rather than continue their education.They think a person without higher education could also get decent job.If you were faced with the choice between starting a job an continuing education,what would you do?Unit 2 Mistakes to SuccessText A Spi1t milkExercisesI.Checking Your ComprehensionDirections:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage.1.This is a story about a famous research scientist who______.A.Looked smarter than the average personB.Was an unordinary boy when he was youngC.Became well-known after an interviewD.Achieved great success in the medical field2.Why did he get the milk spi1t all over the kitchen floor?A.He failed to remove the bottle and it fell.B.He was too young to carry the heavy bottle.C.He had no confidence in taking the bottle.D.He loosed his grip on the bottle deliberately.3.How did his mother respond to his mistake?A.She punished him by making him clean the kitchen.B.She shouted to stop him from doing anything.C.She allowed him to play in the milk first.D.She taught him how to carry the bottle immediately.4.The mother and the son went out in the back yard to______.A.find some water to clean the bottleB.Find a way to carry the bottle effectively.C.search for another bottle to hold the milkD.see how to fill the bottle without dropping it5.It is stated in the passage that mistakes give chances to______.A.know the truth clearlyB.learn something newC.do some experimentsD.teach a child a lessonII.Building Your VocabularySection ADirections:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.1.This system could deliver services to local communities more______.(effective,effectively)2.His comments sparked an angry______from dissatisfied customers.(respond,response)3.Checks are made to______whether applicants have a criminal record.(discover,discovery)4.If any of these symptoms______while you are taking the medicine,consult your doctor immediately.(occur,occurrence)5.The museum is full of______and precious treasures.(rare,rarely)6.Do you agree with the use of animals in______experiments?(science,scientific)Section BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Restore interview remove opportunityEventually content renowned remark1.The men came to______the rubbish from the backyard.2.She sees the bar as a starting point and______plans to run her own chain of country inns.3.The job pays well,but there’s not much______for career advancement.4.The program includes a performance by the______Berlin Orchestra.5.Who is the most famous person you’ve ever______on TV?6.The judges______on the high standard of entries for the competition.Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1.The police respond______emergencies in just a few minutes.2.I can tolerate this rudeness only______far and no further.3.After a week in bed,she was fully restored______health.4.People often remark______how alike John and Malcolm look.5.Things had been done______the same manner for centuries.6.The region is renowned______its outstanding natural beauty.III.Bridging the GapDirections:Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage.You may choose a suitable one from the list given.Without fear under unavoidable so thatSuccess reach wisely as long as betweenLots of people don’t dare to make mistakes.They______that they will be ridiculed or blamed by others.They fear that they will lose their money and belongings or be______a lot of stress.But risks are______and they to pave the way you must tread upon towards______.Have you ever heard of someone who achieves success______making any mistakes before?So it is only natural that making mistakes in your effort to______your dreams is considered a must,and you shouldn’t worry about that as you may get a lot of advantages out of your mistakes.By making mistakes at least you then can distinguish______the correct and the incorrect portions of what you did.Anthony D’Ange1o said:”In order to succeed you must fail,______you know what to do the next time”,and Robert Louis Stevenson even went to the extreme as tosay:”Our business in life is not to succeed,but to continue to fail in good spirits.”You needn’t worry about anything______you keep on going by______learning from your mistakes and trying even harder.IV.TranslationSection ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.1.They are likely to____________________________________(积极回应总统的请求).(respond to)2.He blends right into the crowd of teenagers and_______________________________________ (只是他的口音与众不同).(set...apart)3._________________________________________(我从来没有见过这么美丽的落日).(rarely)4.The government is trying to___________________________________________(恢复人们对国家经济的信心).(restore)5.On several occasions___________________________________________(她都谈到了这个男孩的进步).(remark)Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.I clearly remember a period during which I felt like a failure.But what I eventually learned was that failing at one thing is not failing at all things.And,in fact,failure is a necessary part of growth.Life is filled with trial and error.In order to walk the path to success,you need to make some wrong turns along the way.What I learned,to use John C.Maxwe11’s terminology,was to”fail forward”,to use each mistake to make myself better.One of the greatest problems people have with failure is that they are too quick to judge isolated situations in their lives and label them as failures.Instead,they need to keep the bigger picture in mind.A successful baseball player doesn’t look at an out that he makes and think of failure.He sees it within the context of the bigger picture.His perspective leads to perseverance.His perseverance brings longevity.And his longevity him opportunities for success.anizing Your IdeasDirections:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.1.Maybe you interviewed for a job and didn’t get it,yet another one comes through that pays more and offers room for growth.2.Some believe that everything happens for a reason,and failure is exception.3.Failure is never the end of the road,but only the beginning of something potentially better.4.Perhaps someone you’ve been dating suddenly breaks things off,an you meet someone ten times more wonderful.5.There’s always something to learn,ways to grow,different viewpoint to explore,and new opportunities waiting just around the corner.6.Don’t view failure as bad luck;instead,look at each attempt to reach your goals as a triumph. VI.Reflecting on the TextText BThe CakeExercisesI.Checking Your ComprehensionSection ADirections:Read the following statements and mark Y (for Yes)if the statement agrees with the information given in the text;N(for No)if the statement contradicts the information given in the text;NG(for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.( )1.Cindy made a delicious fruit cake all by herself the first time in her 12 years.( )2.Cindy worried a lot about the mess even though she ha created something.( )3.Her parents failed to slip in quietly for Cindy would give them a surprise.( )4.Her mother didn’t notice the cake because she only focused on the mess in the kitchen. ( )5.All parents are suffering from situationa1 Timbercu1ar G1aucorma all the time.( )6.A little mud even on new carpet doesn’t matter much compared to a child’s se1festeem.. Section BDirections:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text.1.After Cindy finished her cake,the kitchen looked______.2.Cindy was excitedly waiting for her parents so as to present______to them.3.Her mother never looked at the cake on the table but______.4.Her father stood wordlessly because he didn’t know______.5.Parents may sometimes permit themselves to be unaware of issues of______.6.Parents should always remember that they are______.II.Building Your VocabularySection ADirections:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.1.I’m______upset that she forgot my birthday.(slight,slightly)2.He needed surgery to cure a _______back injury.(trouble,troublesome)3.S1even used to visit him for the_______days and weekends.(occasional,occasionally)4.The documents are available for public______.(inspect,inspection)st moth’s bad weather was______for the crop failure.(responsible,responsibility)6.Despite all my efforts,my carefully planned party turned out to be a complete______(disaster,disastrous)Section BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Significance deserve issue glanceFrustration present emerge awfully1.The mayor______him with a gold medal at an official city reception.2.I could sense his______at not being able to help.3.It’s a/an______long time since we last saw each other.4.Chris______our special thanks for all his efforts.5.Ideas about the social______of religion have changed over time.6.Could you______through this letter and see if it’s alright?Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1.We’ll have to do the whole thing again______scratch.2.Conditions are getting worse and supplies are running______.3.The children exploded______giggles when seeing the clown.4.He tried to use his own weight to push the attacker off but he was______balance.5.I used to stay______late with my mom an watch movies.6.The discovery of the new drug is______great significance for people.III.TranslationSections ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.1.________________________________________(她扫视了房间)to see who was there.(glance)2.He made no answer but walked on,___________________________________(示意我跟上).(gesture)3._____________________________________________(一旦把纸正确装入),the printer should print with no problems.(position)4.Is it right for the Church to____________________________________(就政治问题发表看法)？（issue）5.______________________________________(把医疗物资送达这个地区非常重要).(it is vital)Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.There are several key abilities that allow successful people to fail forward instead of taking each setback personally.First,successful people don’t blame themselves when they fail.They take responsibility for each setback,but they don’t take the failure personally.Second,successful people don’t define themselves by individual failures.They recognize that each setback is a small part of the whole.Third,achievers are willing to vary their approaches to problems.That’s important in every walk of life.If one approach doesn’t work for you,If it brings repeated failure,then try something else.To fail forward,you must do what works for you,not necessarily what works for other people,Finally,successful people are resilient.They don’t let one error keep them down.They learn from their mistakes an move on.IV.WritingSection ADirections:The following sentences are grammatically incorrect or incoherent.Improve them. Example:Perhaps one in every seven deaths in Europe’s crowded cities were caused by the disease..Revision:Perhaps one in every seven deaths in Europe’s crowded cities was caused by the disease.1.Sir Humphry Davy was an excellent literary critic as well as being a great scientist.2.Roger plays with rabbits but also hunts them.This is one reason why Roger likes rabbits.3.Hanging by their tails from the branches,the children gazed at the monkeys.st night I had my first taste of sake(日本清酒).It is a Japanese beverage made from rice.5.John Wayne was the biggest box-office attraction of his time who appeared in over 200movies.Section BDirections:Supply a topic sentence for the following paragraph._____________________________________________________.A good starting point is narrowing down the type of car you want or need.Be realistic.You may envision yourself cruising around town in a little convertible,but that won’t leave much room for the kids and dogs,Once you’ve settled on the basic vehicle,do some research to find out which vehicles have good reliability ratings.The Internet and books can help you pick out the high maintenance turkeys.The next step is finding the model you are looking ed car lots will give you an idea of price,but they can be expensive and full of used car salesmen.Check your local paper,car buyers’ magazines and the Internet.When you finally track down what looks good,arrange to have your mechanic inspect it Never omit this step.After your mechanic gives the car the OK.all that’s left is to haggle over the price.Section CDirections:Write a short essay with a clear central idea and effective development in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following situation and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.The annual English Speech Contest in Beijing is coming!This year,the topic is The Most Important Way to Success.You, as a promising candidate,should write out your speech to make your idea clear.Please strive for your best performance to achieve your success in the contest.Best wishes for you.Unit 3 Friendship and LoyaltyText A Reflections:Friendship and LoyaltyExercisesI.Checking Your ComprehensionDirections:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage.1.According to the passage,what is the new trend on the Internet?A.To make friends with anybody.B.To get reconnected with old friends.C.To search friend’s private matters.D.To seek loyal Net-friends.2.In the passage,loyalty in a friend is compared to______.A.interest gained from depositsB.Making deposits in one’s accountC.A person’s total welfareD.A best friend’s well-being3.As a B.L.F,YOU cannot______.A.avoid gossiping about friendsB.take advantage of friendsC.Invite others to your partyD.Seek loyalty in best friends.4.In the last paragraph,the author suggests that reader______.A.be alert to smiling faces on the web pagesB.Reconnect with former loyal friendsC.Recall meaningful lyrics in old songs。
