新世纪高等院校英语专业本科生系列教材(修订版)综合英语2 Unit 6 Book 2

Checking Your Vocabulary•Word Detective1. Choose the definition in Column B that best matches each italicized word in Column A.1)i 2) c 3) f 4) e 5) a 6)h 7) d 8) b2. Page 1841)created 2)control 3)change 4)agreement 5)polite 3. Page 1841)day to day2)Conventional wisdom3)owned up to4)At the very least 5)in private6)pave the way for7)gets his way8)take inThe hidden word is COOPERATEChecking Your Comprehension1. Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text B.1)From a basic point of view, being a member of a team means that you can get along in the workplace— that you have the social skills to have open, productive relationships with other workers so that collectively you can all get done what you need to get done.2)Because managing one’s emotions has a lot to do with the work environment, one’s personality andthe personalities of others on the team.3)Ordinary people often think being professional means controlling your thoughts and words well sothat they are appropriate in an office environment.4)In his view, curbing one’s emotions in the office can be harmful to productivity.5)Flexibility is a key trait that every team player needs to develop if he or she wants to be successful.6)According to some psychologists, one of the ways is to compliment coworkers and subordinates inpublic but criticize them in private. This also means accepting feedback from others and letting your defenses down when you listen.7)The result might be that the other members would not trust you and your integrity any longer.8)Because in a team everyone has his or her strengths and weaknesses, and only in a team can one findit easier to know one’s strengths and weaknesses. Contrasting personalities and skills cancomplement each other and help build up a good team.2. Page 186Enhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action▆Working with Words and Expressions1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)viewpoint2)conventional3)merely4)valid5)productive6)assess 7)alter8)employment9)competent10)objective11)professional12)reserve13)shift14)dismiss15)personally16)strengths17)norms2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand theirmeanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.▆ Answers:1)in reserve2)To his credit3)In view of4)in person 5)take up6)follow the herd7)assess / judge, on its (own) merits8)takes an, turn▆Increasing Your Word Power1.Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition, paying attention to thecollocations of verbs and prepositions.▆ Answers:1)to2)on3)to4)about, of5)to 6)on, with7)to, with8)on9)to10)t o2.We can use many different adjectives to describe physical size, such as big, large, huge,enormous, tall, etc. But when we talk about something that is not physical, we tend to choose adjectives that can intensify the meaning of a noun. In such cases, we need to keep in mind that different nouns need different adjectives to intensify them.Now study the adjectives in the box below and decide which one can best complete each of the following sentences.▆ Answers:1)deep2)total 3)heavy4)high5)deep6)strong7)high8)heavy 9)close10)t otal3.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. Youmay consult a dictionary if necessary.▆Answers:1)e2)h3)j4)b5)k 6)g7) a8)m9) f10)d11)i12)c13)lGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: Now fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the verb given in brackets.▆ Answers:1)heard/ should hear2)had got/got3)has realized4)are attacked, are attacked5)have finished6)leave7)let 8)is9)don’t lose10)had not rained11)weren’t raining12)hadTask 2: Now put the following direct speech into indirect speech.▆ Answers for reference:1)The children said (that) they had seen some of those animated cartoons.2)John said (that) he knew he wouldn’t be able to do it.3)Mary said (that) Joe couldn’t have done such a thing, for he was such a conscientious young man.4)Last Friday Mary asked John whether / if he was going to plant trees with them the next day.5)He asked John how long he had been waiting for them.6)The old lady downstairs told us to be quiet after midnight.7)The monitor reminded us not to forget to take our notebooks with us.8)John remarked what a lovely house it was. / John remarked that it was a lovely house. ClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.▆ Answers:1)being2)w ho3)essential4)employee5)r ole 6)g oals7)specific8)c ommon9)o n10)l ine11)m ean12)a gree13)offerTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.▆ Answers for reference:1)We’ve worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in the way of ourfriendship.2)This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.3)They usually don’t mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.4)You should have the courage to face your own mistakes. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others whenthings go wrong. / … Don’t try to shift the blame onto other shoulders when things go wrong.5)If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.6)Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required ofme.7)If you don’t have a plan of what you will do every day, c hances are high that you won’t do much.8)Great minds think alike. Your ideas are completely in line with his.Theme-Related WritingWrite a short passage of about 150 words entitled “My View of a Team Player”. The questions listed below may serve as an outline.1) What does a team player mean?2) Why do we need team players?3) How do we make ourselves team players?▆Sample Essay:A team player is someone who can work well with other people in a team. But it is not enough just to get along with others. A true team player must be more positive and constructive than just following the herd; heor she must also be able to play an active part in decision-making.Our society demands team players because by gathering all our various strengths together, we can accomplish more in a shorter time. It is because of teamwork that most businesses are able to function properly.To become team players we must learn to compromise. When our views conflict with the general view of the team we must restrain our egos and listen to what others say. We should learn how to deal with criticism in a mature way; be honest and be aware of others’ feelings. (144 words)。

New Century College English (Book II) Unit 6: Part A The Creative PersonalityI. Teaching Objectives:1. To make clear the writer’s purpose to write the text: encourage all people to be creative2. To grasp the key words and phrases.3. To master the skills of writing and reading in this unit.1)To introduce the theme with the general-to-specific structure2)To understand idiomatic expressionsII. Teaching Content1. Get started2. Text Organization3. Skill Learning in Writing and Reading4. Language Points (key words, phrases and difficult sentences)5. Grammar Focus (Relative pronouns)6. Guided PracticeIII. Teaching Process1. Get started (warm-up questions)1. What is creativity? Have you ever done anything creative?2. Why do you think being creative is important for a person or a nation?3. Who do you think is the most the creative person the world has ever seen? Why?2. Text OrganizationPart 1 (Para 1):What makes the personalities of creative people different from others can be generalized with one word —“complexity”.Part 2 (Para2-15): The author tells us eight traits that are often found in creative people.3. Skill Learning in Writing and ReadingThe author uses the general-to-specific method to finish off this article. He first defines the creative persons as a “multitude” and then lists the traits of them one by one in each paragraph.4. Language PointsA) New words and phrases explanation1. devote: v. use all or most of your time, effort, etc. in order to do sth. or help sb.Eg: She devoted herself to her business.2. multitude: n. a very large number of people or thingsEg: I had never seen such a multitude of stars before.3. integrate: v. if two or more things integrate, or if you integrate them, they combine or work together in a way that makes sth. more effectiveEg: Colorful illustrations are integrated into the text.Many schools are now integrating computer science into the curriculum.4. external: adj. relating to the outside of sth. or of a person’s body; relating to your environment or situation, rather than to your own qualities, ideas, etc.Eg: They did it in response to external pressures.5. recharge one’s batteries: (informal) rest or relax in order to get back your energyEg: I ’m going to spend a week in the mountains to recharge my batteries.6. trial: n. a process of testing to find out whether sth. works effectively and is safeEg: The new drug is undergoing clinical trials.7. (go) hand in hand: if two things go hand in hand, they are closely connected;Eg: Wealth and power go hand in hand in most societies.8. insight: n. a sudden clear understanding of sth, especially a complicated situation or ideaEg: The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.His speech gave us an insight into the problems of education.9. correlate: v. if two or more facts, ideas, etc. correlate or if you correlate them, they are closely connected to each other or one causes the otherEg: He’s trying to find out if these behavior patterns correlate with particular changes in diet.10. superior: adj. 1) of very good qualityEg: This handbag is made of superior leather.2) better, more powerful, more effective, etc. than a similar person or thing, especially one that you are competing against. Eg: This western restaurant is superior to the one we went to last week.11. alternate: v. if two things alternate, or if you alternate them, they happen one after the other ina repeated patternEg: Work alternated with sleep. His moods alternated between happiness and gloom.12. distinguish: v. recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or peopleEg: Small children can’t distinguish between right and wrong.distinguish普通用词，指有能力辨别或实际观察到的区别，强调辨别所需的技巧。

新世纪大学英语综合教学教程第二册Unit6答案解析Listen and RespondTask One Focusing on the Main IdeasChoose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the information contained in the listening passage.1 The speaker believes that our success in life lies in ________.A) working well with other peopleB) being a great player in a teamC) working with a great player like Michael JordanD) performing a specific role in a team2 The speaker cites Michael Jordan as an example because ________.A) Michael Jordan plays a very important role in a teamB) he wants to convince people of the importance of team workC) great players are vital for a teamD) Michael Jordan is an inspiring example of success3 According to the speaker, the concept of teamwork is widely applied in many places EXCEPT ________.A) in school B) in the workplaceC) in sports D) in arts4 It is the speaker’s opinion that if you want to become a successful college student you need to ________.A) work hard at your courses B) do some lab workC) cooperate well with others D) do some projectsTask Two Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have heard.1 Though Michael Jordan is a great player, he still has to cooperate well with his team members to win a game. Because every member of his team has a very specific role , and every member of the team is vital to the success of the team.2 In the workplace, it is important to be regarded as a team player, for no one person can build a railroad or manage an airline. Success in school can also rely on teamwork.3 Being social creatures, we can’t escape having to be team players .Read and ExploreTask One Discovering the Main Ideas1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A.1) Why is it an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player?Because any employment involves more than one person, it is essential that any employee should work well with other people.2) What does being a team player mean on the deeper level?On a deeper level, being a team player means being able to play a role in the team, to achieve and support the goals set and agreed upon by the team.3) What is the duty of the team captain?The duty of the team captain is to give direction to the team, in strategy, motivation and inspiration while also playing a role as a member of the team.4) Why should a leader of a corporate team have the loyalty of its members?Because if the team is not loyal to the leader, the team members will not listen to the leader and the objectives of thecompany would not be achieved.5) Why is “oneness”a necessary part of the corporate culture? Because the success of the team relies completely on every member of the team performing their roles and responsibilities for the same corporate goals or objectives.6) How should a competent leader deal with a team member’s new idea?A competent leader should not let ego affect his judgment on whether the idea is acceptable or not.7) If the idea of a team member is found inappropriate, how should he or she react properly?He or she should not take the rejection of the idea personally. Instead, he or she should accept others' opinion and still carry out his or her duty.2 Text A can be divided into three parts with the paragraph number(s) of each part provided as follows. Write down the main idea of each part.Part: One; Paragraph(s): 1- 2; Main Idea: It is an essential requirement of any employment that any potential employee is a team player.Part: Two; Paragraph(s): 3–11; Main Idea: A company is just like a football team. Every member has the duty to help achieve the team’s goal and the right to off er ideas.Part: Three; Paragraph(s): 12–15; Main Idea: If you are not happy in your working environment, try to find out if there is anything wrong with you or your team.Task Two Reading Between the LinesRead the following sentences carefully and discuss in pairs what the author intends to say by the italicized parts.1) If there is one player missing, the team is handicapped.(Para. 4) ..., the team cannot function properly.2) Egos do not play any part in teamwork. (Para. 5)There is no room for ego in a team.3) In every action of the team, the objectives of the company, and / or, business strategy, MUST be first and foremost. (Para. 8) ... is undoubtedly the most important. (The objectives of the company ought to be considered the most important.)4) It does not mean that you should merely follow the herd. (Para. 9) ... do just what everyone else does.5) If your leader or team members see that you can handle rejection of your ideas in a mature manner, it is only to your own credit. (Para. 10) ... it is only to your advantage. / ... it is only in your favour.Checking Your VocabularyWord Detective1 Choose the definition in Column B that best matches each italicized word in Column A.1)i2)c3) f4) e5) a6) h7) d8)b。