00015自考英语（二）教材课后练习完整版2015.11.18

Unit 1 The Power of Language

Text A Critical Reading

Exercises

I. Checking Your Comprehension

1.Reading non-fiction writing critically involves_______. A.supporting the author’s opinion B.developing your own opinions C.understanding what is written D.reading without any imagination

2.Before accepting what is written in an article,you should be sure that______. A.enough support for the assertions has been given B.your values and attitudes have been reflected in it C.it has been checked form an authoritative source D.you have found the differences in the writing styles

3.If there are some inconsistent points in the artic1e,you should______. A.insist on your own opinion an confirm it B.avoid mentioning the inconsistencies C.emphasize the work of authorities

D.examine the author’s supportive statements

4.Einstein is a relevant source when the article is about______. A.physical breakthroughs B.the subject of poetry C.studies in current physics D.credible writing sources

5.The author believes that by being a critical reader you can______. A.remember what is written clearly B.eliminate your own discrimination C.have much more knowledge D.spend more time in reading II.Bui1ding Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Comp1ete 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 had expected to pay.(considerable,considerably) 6.Direct______between the two languages is not possible.(compare,comparison)

Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. assumption critical represent credible landmark evaluate identify appropriate

1.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 C

Directions: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. 6.Education should be relevant______the child’s needs. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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 express shape internally respond to personal good

Language 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 us.Language 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 external and directly influence the health an power of our______relationships and our business relationships. IV.Translation Section A

Directions: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)when you are away from home.(inform...of...) Section B

Directions: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.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions: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 Text

Some 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 B The Language of Confidence Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.Using 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 B

Directions: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______. 4.Using 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 Vocabulary Section A

Directions: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 B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. command quality infinite commonly matter internal please impact

1.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 C

Directions: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 hospital 6.He struggled for mastery______his emotions but failed. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

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,________________________________________(但是没过多久警方就控制住了局势).(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 B

Directions: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.

Directions: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,and 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 B

Directions: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 1abour 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 on Washington.The march featured the Reverend Martin Luther King’s unforgettable”I Have a Dream”speech. Section C

Directions: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 Success Text A Spilt milk Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions: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 person B.Was an unordinary boy when he was young C.Became well-known after an interview D.Achieved great success in the medical field

2.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 bottle

B.Find a way to carry the bottle effectively. C.search for another bottle to hold the milk D.see how to fill the bottle without dropping it

5.It is stated in the passage that mistakes give chances to______. A.know the truth clearly B.learn something new C.do some experiments D.teach a child a lesson II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions: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 B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Restore interview remove opportunity Eventually content renowned remark 1.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 C

Directions: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 Gap

Directions: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.

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Lots 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 to say:”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.Translation Section A

Directions: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 B

Directions: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. V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions: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 Text

Text B The Cake Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )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 situational Timbercular Glaucorma all the time.

( )6.A little mud even on new carpet doesn’t matter much compared to a child’s selfesteem.. Section B

Directions: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 them selves to be unaware of issues of______. 6.Parents should always remember that they are______. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions: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.Steven used to visit him for the_______days and weekends.(occasional,occasionally)

4.The documents are available for public______.(inspect,inspection)

5.Last 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 B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Significance deserve issue glance Frustration present emerge awfully

1.The mayor______him with a gold medal at an official city reception. 2.I could se nse 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 C

Directions: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.Translation Sections A

Directions: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 B

Directions: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 recog nize 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.Writing Section A

Directions: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.

4.Last 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 B

Directions: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 for.Used 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 C

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 Loyalty

Text A Reflections:Friendship and Loyalty Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions: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 deposits B.Making deposits in one’s account C.A person’s total welfare D.A best friend’s well-being

3.As a B.L.F,YOU cannot______. A.avoid gossiping about friends B.take advantage of friends C.Invite others to your party D.Seek loyalty in best friends.

4.In the last paragraph,the author suggests that reader______. A.be alert to smiling faces on the web pages B.Reconnect with former loyal friends C.Recall meaningful lyrics in old songs D.Pay attention to smiles on friends’ faces 5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.The trend of making friends on the Internet. B.The reflections on friends and loyalty.

C.The introduction of a friendmaking website. D.The contrast between B.F.F and B.L.F II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the proper of the words given in the brackets.

1.He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of______.(recognize,recognition) 2.After long______we decided to purchase the house.(reflect,reflection)

3.For years General Motors(GM)was the______giant of the world’s car industry.(disputed,undisputed)

4.We can’t conclude that the frequent transfer from one job to another undermines______.(loyal,loyalty)

5.Vitamins are_______to the proper nourishment of the body.(essential,essentially) 6.They answered with______that it was against the rules.(assure,assurance) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Request challenge seek exploit Mutual premise generation virtue

1.Legal advice should be______before you take any further action. 2.All club members are_______to attend the annual meeting. 3.The company is ready to meet the______of the next few years.

4.I hope we can at lea st agree to disagree in a spirit of______respect.

5.Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a__________. 6.Each______has its own standards of judgment.

Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.I had never seen such a multitude______stars before.

2.Only 10% of American adults engage______regular exercise. 3.The car dealer had assured me______its quality.

4.There were signs warning______fog as soon as we got onto the motorway. 5.Families should stick together______thick and thin no matter what happens. 6.________esse nce,both sides agree on the issue. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

while share on unique whatever that opposites a couple of personalities wisely

In the daily drama and comedy of our life,it’s nice to have friends._______family is extremely important,friends are a different support system of your choosing.As the saying goes,”You can’t choose your family,but you can choose your friends.”Choosing them______can make your life more exciting an inspiring.

Deciding whom you choose as your friends says as much about you as it does them.You may choose your friends based_______similar interests.You may choose them because you’re both polar______of each other and find this interesting and intriguing.Often,friends become ’’friends’’ because they naturally gravitate towards each other because of similar______and temperaments.Sometimes it’s just circumstances______bring two individuals together who then become friends.

______prompts a friendship,developing one is a very rewarding experience.This is especially true when,before you know it,a certain friendship turns into a______life long close friendship.Again,it’s been said that a person normally has only______very close friends in their life.Think of whom you deem as truly close friends.These are those select individuals you can confide in and______deep thoughts and concerns with,without and reservations. IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.Even in prison,he_____________________________________________(继续从事犯罪活动)。（engage in）

2.People should read the related regulations before they_______________________________(在开采自然资源之前)。（exploit）

3.You________________________________if you want to take any photographs(必须申请获准)。（request）

4.She felt rather guilty for she___________________________________________________（辜负了父母对她的信任）。（betray）

5.Such a mistake would perhaps_________________________________________(导致严重的后果).(lead to) Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

It’s so easy to take good friends for granted.Like a comfortable pair of gloves,old friends wear well.But friendships that suffer from busyness and over-familiarity can’t afford to be neglected too long.They need renewal.If you want and need to keep true friendship alive and well.please,consider and think over a list of the most important qualities.Probably if will help you to understand why you and your best friend haven’t called up for ages,why you’re getting embarrassed while being asked”Whom are you going to have fun with this weekend?”You may neglect your intimate friends from time to time,but if you fail to cultivate these qualities-loyalty,forgiveness,honesty,and dedication-you can’t expect to keep true friends. V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.Best friends,in a way,have the highest loyalty towards each other,because they always have each other’s back no matter what it is.

2.From the start of a friendship,there is a little bit of loyalty to your newly acquired friend. 3.In a way,there are levels of loyalty,the way I see it.

4.As it does become a closer friendship,the level of trust changes a bit. 5.You want to build a bond of trust so that friendship can become better. 6.You are relied on more,and you start to be there for your friend. VI.Reflecting on the Text

Text B A Tribute to the Dog Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

Directions: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.The best friend a man has may be disloyal to him. ( )2.The money a man has may fly away when he needs it.

( )3.When severe winter sets in,the dog won’t stand by its owner.

( )4.A pet owner must be nice to his pet,hoping that the pet keeps his company forever. ( )5.A dog will retreat when it encounters tough difficulties.

( )6.When the owner becomes poor and his fame is ruined,the dog’s love remains constant just like sunrise and sunset. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.A son or daughter brought up with great care may turn out to be______. 2.Those people we are faithful to may betray______.

3.When the poor owner sleeps,the dog will tend to him as if he were______. 4.A man’s dog will stick by him whenever he is in______.

5.When the poor owner sleeps,the dog will tend to him as if he were______.

6.If the owner unfortunately becomes friendless and homeless,the dog prefers to enjoy the right to______.

II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the words given in the brackets.

1.Many people spend little time in______of physical fitness.(Pursue,pursuit) 2.His______old dog accompanied him everywhere he went.(faith,faithful) 3.At any time,don’t feel sad for a(n)______man.(grateful,ungrateful)

4.Often they are competing______with fellow Spaniards for contracts.(fierce,fiercely) 5.The war was followed by a long period of peace and______.(prosperous,prosperity) 6.The service at the famous hotel failed to failed to live up to its______.(repute,reputation) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Privilege prone poverty alert

Constant scene de sert unselfish

1.Senior managers enjoy certain______,such as company cars and private healthcare. 2.Japanese consumers also remain______to saving,not spending,as the recession deepens. 3.In Africa,for example,______has actually risen over the past decade. 4.Although he’s over eighty his mind is still remarkably_______. 5.The terrible______was engraved on his memory.

6.The police are looking for the woman who______her children. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.How can you stand______and let him treat his dog like that?

2.The survey made by scientists shows that kids are all prone______eat junk food. 3.By no means would people turn______their motherland.

4.My younger sister requested me to accompany her______the airport. 5.Do you believe Bob remained faithful______his principles to the last? 6.It always takes the class a while to settle______at the start of the lesson. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.Experience proves that_____________________________________(家是重整旗鼓是最好的地方)。（lick your wounds）

2.I dread the coming exams.____________________________________(要是我有时间复习功课多好啊).(if only)

3.Tourists need to_____________________________________________________(对旅游风险保持警惕)in the north of the country.(be alert to)

4.At the conference,the CEO announced that senior managers______________________________________(享有一定的特权)。（privilege）

5.Since the election,this meeting___________________________________________________(将成为政党领袖的首次会晤)。（encounter） Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Now,your idea of a good friend is still the person who gives you the better of the two choices,holds your hand when you’re scared,helps you fight off those who try to take advantage of you,thinks of you times when you are not there,reminds you of what you have forgotten,helps you put the past behind you,but understands when you need to hold on to it a little longer,stays with you so that you have confidence,goes out of their way to make time for you,helps you clear up your mistakes,helps you deal with pressure from others,helps you become a better person,and most importantly loves you! IV.Writing Section A

Directions:The following sentences are grammatically incorrect or incoherent.Improve them. Example:The dean issued a bulletin which said the library will remain open on weekends. Revision:The dean issued a bulletin,which said the library would remain open on weekends.

1.He spread a rumor that the president was going to resign,led to a great confusion in that country. 2.If leaving alone on a desert island,what would you do first?

3.Do you still remember those days when we spent in Hong Kong last year?

4.All their belongings,together with the remains of torn-up newspapers,lies scattered over the carpets.

5.It seems that more and more of my friends are facing great chall enges in his lives. Section B

Directions:Read the following paragraph carefully.Cross out two sentences that do not help to develop the controlling idea.

My little niece,a ten-month-old baby,is the most lovely child I have ever seen.Her brother usually babysits her in his spare time.Her face is like a red apple and her eyes are like bright stars.When you carry her in your arms,she likes to put her arms around your neck.All the grown-ups in the family love her very much and often try to make her smile.But quite often it is she who makes us laugh.Her father likes to take photos when she smiles.Once I winked at her and she smiled.When I did it again,she had to close both eyes at the same time,and then quickly opened them again.And that was staring at us,puzzle,as if she were asking,”What are you laughing at?”We all love this gorgeous,cute little baby. Section C

Your best friend Teddy asks you to help him cheat on an English exam,You must say no to him but justify yourself by showing what is true friendship.Don’t worry.He can accept your opinion because he will know the true meaning of friendship.

Unit 4 The Joy of Work Text A Work Is a Blessing Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.The author got a part-time job on a dairy farm______.

A)to pay for his school tuition B)To help support his family C)To get some work experience D)To earn some pocket money

2.According to the author,his father and grandfather_______. A)had worked harder on the farm than he did

B)Had made a living by milking cows on a dairy farm. C)Had never complained about life on the farm D)Had never left the farm in their lifetime

3.The author joined the ROTC program______. A)to fulfill his dream B)To pursue his career C)To avoid farm work D)To help pay for college

4.Why didn’t people in Bangladesh use a machine to replace the woman? A)Because they couldn’t afford to buy a machine. B)Because they didn’t know how to use a machine.

C)Because the woman needed the work to support her family. D)Because the work could only be done manually.

5.According to the passage,people who don’t have jobs will______. A)become drug dealers B)Be in difficult situations C)Be in poor health D)Have to free time

II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.The campaign to drive the drug______away will continue.(dealers,dealerships) 2.I’m going to______to the manager about this.(complain,complaint) 3.This method is______used in modern laboratories.(rare,rarely) 4.The rain will be a______for the farmers.(bless,blessing)

5.Your suggestion will______to solving the problem.(contribute,contribution) 6.It is______to buy cigarettes in Britain if you are under 16.(legal,illegal) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Commit unrest quit immigrant Dairy victim trafficking subsistence 1.The president is______to reforming health care.

2.The majority of black African people rely on______agriculture for survival. 3.Many students here are second-or third-generation______. 4.General______in the country increased as hunger set in.

5.Have you ever used nicotine replacement products to help you______smoking? 6.He is a/an______of an illness over which he has no control.

Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.She often complains______not feeling appreciated at work.

2.Hearing that song always reminds me______a certain night in Santa Cruz. 3.I’m really looking forward______our summer vacation. 4.The sale of the house only brought______about $45,000. 5.Helen believes______jogging for her health.

6.The only way to learn the script is to say it to yourself over and over______. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

Improve stressed check out clearing away arrive Weight priority different routine route

We all get the Monday blues from time to time,but there are ways to______your working life and be happy at work.If you’re going through a rough patch at work or are lacking job satisfaction,______these ways to boost your mood an have a happier work day.

If your workday often leaves you feeling______and overwhelmed,it is time to calm things down by getting more organized.Firstly,make sure you______a few minutes early for work to give you time to organize your tasks for the day and get prepared. Secondly,organize your space by______any clutter and streamlining your workspace.Finally,make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of______.If you can,try taking care of the more difficult things first to help take a______off your mind.

Variety is the spice of life,and this is never truer than when it comes to your working day.Following the same______day in,day out can quickly cause boredom and dissatisfaction to set in,so try making every day a little______in any way you can.Try doing routine tasks in a different order,talking to someone new or taking a different______to work.If you really can’t shake up your workday itself,instead try organizing something fun and different to do on your lunch break every so often.

IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.My mother says that_______________________________________(她盼望见到你).(look forward to)

2.__________________________________________(如果你不断抱怨没有时间工作)，you will notice that you have less and less time.(complain about)

3.The construction of a highway____________________________________(将有助于郊区的发展).(contribute to)

4.The movie________________________________________(使她想起了自己艰辛的童年)。（remind of）

5.There was no news and__________________________________________________(我们做了最坏的打算).(be prepared for) Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Whether you are waiting tables or a brain surgeon,any job you do is about serving others and making their life better on some level.We have all had experiences where someone working in their job has lifted us up and made a difference to our day or brought us down and made our day worse.We have all met wonderful people cleaning floors and people who are not so wonderful who have amazing jobs.So whatever your job,how do you bring love to work?Be grateful for your work.Being grateful doesn’t mean you have to stay in a job you don’t like your job,but you may enjoy being with your colleagues.This is something to be thankful for,When you practise gratefulness it will really allow you to develop a more useful outlook and be happier at your work. V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.Societies go through cycles.

2.One generation works hard and plays little.

3.Work has become a four-letter word for many people. 4.Right now we seem to be in a pro-play,anti-work feeling. 5.Another generation reverses the trend. VI.Reflecting on the Text

With the sharp rise of the number of college graduates in the labour market in recent years,it is increasingly difficult for college students to find ideal jobs upon graduation.Should they stay at home living off their parents or should they take jobs that may not be so satisfactory?What do you think of the NEET group(an acronym for people currently “not in education,employment,or training”)in society?Give your reasons and suggestions.

Text B How to start your own business Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.The tragic reality is that the passion often dies along with the failure of the business. ( )2.If you want to start your own business,you should take advertising into consideration.

( )3.That you are unhappy with your current job might be the reason for you to start a business. ( )4.When making business plans,you should not give too much consideration to your passion. ( )5.To keep your business alive,you should cooperate with your competitors. ( )6.In starting a business,you’d better follow the model in your own field. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.Starting your own business brings in______.

2.Your business cannot survive if you don’t have enough______.

3.Taking your passion into consideration,you will stay focused on______. 4.In doing business,it is very likely for you to exceed______.

5.You should establish relationships with people who can offer______. 6.A makeshift Board of Directors will guide you in______.

II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.This______study was conducted by the Royal Institute of Technology.(exhaust,exhaustive) 2.In these jungle areas,every day is a fight for______.(survival,survive) 3.They are seeking financial support from______sources.(vary,various)

4.These methods can help to increase students’______and interest.(motivate,motivation) 5.This adds to their knowledge about the______they are pursuing.(profession,professional) 6.Many firms are struggling to survive in a highly______marketplace.(competitive,compete) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Rout ine prioritize exclude sound Assume pattern exceed unique

1.Following his parents’______advice,Dr.Francis developed an interest in science. 2.That figure______total foreign purchases in the first four months this year. 3.It is wise to_______questions in your order of preference.

4.All the manufacturers try to add something______to set their devices apart. 5.He exhibited nearly the same behaviour______as his younger brother. 6.It shouldn’t take too long to get back to our old______. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.Their difficulty lies_______not knowing what to do next.

2.The committee now has to decide whether to exclude him______the competition. 3.I did not bargain______her coming too. 4.Corbett resolved to seek______the truth.

5.You have to apply to the passport office______a visa.

6.We didn’t have the structure______place to deal with so many orders. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.________________________________________(所有有幸和他一起工作的人)have special memories.(feel/be privileged to do)

2.In order to prevent this type of accident occurring again,_____________________________(我们需要安排保安人员到场).(in place)

3.I think_____________________________________(我们完全可以确认他不在城里).(assume) 4.There are concerns that____________________________________(难民可能度不过这个冬天).(survive)

5.There are tough penalties______________________________________(那些超速的司机).(exceed) Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Before you make up your mind about which way to go,take a hard,honest look at your

motivation for starting a company.Too many people are looking to get rich,escape the corporate grind,and work shorter hours with more free time.None of those reasons is likely to lead to success.If you are focused on solving a customer problem or need,believe you can do what you do better than anyone else,dying to work long hours,wear many hats,and juggle endless responsibilities,then you have the right start up mindset.you also need certain personality traits.One of them is a willingness to work very hard all by yourself,at least for the first year or so(and possibly longer). IV.Writing Section A

Directions:The following sentences are grammatically incorrect or incoherent.Improve them. Example:The number of pages for daily reading have been increased. Revision:The number of pages for daily reading has been increased. 1.Anybody would feel the same way if you had a teacher like mine. 2.I read an interesting story in a magazine about sportsmen.

3.The climate in the coastal cities is much warmer than in the interior ones. 4.Running down the hill,the farmhouse came into view.

5.To get ready for the trip,all the things he needed were put into a suitcase. Section B

Directions:Supply a topic sentence for the following paragraph.

______________________________________________________________.Successful first dates include both parties expressing information about what they like,who they are,and so forth.Usually,these dates will end in tentative plans for a second one.Clingy(黏附的)dates end up with one of the parties practically begging for information about the other.However,the non-clinger is not interested.On boastful dates,one member of the duo(一对)talks about all of his or her skills,talents,and abilities.The listening end of the pair is never asked about his or her life,Awkward first dates generally involve lots of silence or one or both of the partners not knowing how to act appropriately.While many dates occur every day,they can generally fall into one of these categories. Section C

Directions:Write a short essay with a clear central idea and effective development in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following information and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.

There was a time when most people expected to get out of school,find a job,and stick with it pretty much for the rest of their lives.Today,the opposite is true.People tend to change jobs fairly often for various reasons.When you graduate from college,will you be committed to a lifetime career or job-hop often?Give your reasons.

Self-Assessment 1 第一部分：阅读判断

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Young people may ask themselves questions like this when they apply for employment;”What are my working hours?What are my extra benefits besides wages?What holiday will I have off?Will I have enough time to hang out with my friends or pursue my hobbies?”With questions like these,however,when we focus on our leisure hours instead of our working hours,we may be prevented from seeing a much greater opportunity.

Good work attitudes,and skills are learned through successful work experiences.Let me illustrate.On the ranch(牧场)where i grew up,the cows had to be milked before dawn every day.When I was just 10 years old,I would enter our barnyard where were about 10 to 12 cows waiting for me to let them into the milking barn.My mother and father used to say out loud to the cows,”Good morning.It’s good to see you!”I have to confess that as a young boy I didn’t feel quite the same way toward the cows.

After each cow was milked,I poured the milk from the pail into a 10-gallon can.Each can weighed about 80 pounds when full.It made me stretch my young muscles as I carried them to the road for the dairy to pick up.

My father and mother quite frequently helped me with milking the cows.I remember my father and mother continued to milk until they were in their late 80s.But father didn’t milk the cows because he had to;he milked them because they needed to be milked.There is a difference.To him,these animals were not just cows—they were Big Blackie and Bossie and Sally and Betsy.He wanted them to be content.He always said that contented cows give good milk.To my father,milking cows—as unsophisticated as it may seem—was not an extra burden;it was an opportunity.Milking was not a job for him;it was a service.

This philosophy is something that helped me as I grew up.It helped me to find out that all honest work is honorable.Within a few years I realized that routinely preforming these chores actually began to give me a sense of confidence and empowerment.I took pride in my work.We control our own attitudes towards work.Self-confidence and empowerment can serve us well—in the classroom or on Wall Street.

Instead of thinking of our daily work as an extra burden,we should think of it as an opportunity.That’s just the way my father taught me to feel about the cows.Those teachings have remained with me all my life,and I continue to visit the ranch and its memories as often as possible.

1.Young people may be more concerned about leisure time when applying for jobs. A.True B.False C.Not Given

2.Good work attitudes,habits,and skills are learned at school. A.True B.False C.Not Given

3.Before going to school,the author had to milk all the cows in the morning.

A.True B.False C.Not Given

4.Unlike has parents,the young boy seemed not to be glad to see the cows every morning. A.True B.False C.Not Given

5.After each cow was milked,the author would carry the milk to the market. A.True B.False C.Not Given

6.The author always milked the cows alone in the barnyard. A.True B.False C.Not Given 7.To his father,milking cows was a complicated job. A.True B.False C.Not Given

8.The author’s father milked the cows because they needed to be milked. A.True B.False C.Not Given

9.The author came to like the job of milking and took pride in it. A.True B.False C.Not Given

10.Self-confidence and empowerment acquired at work will benefit people throughout their lives. A.True B.False C.Not Given 第二部分：阅读选择

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Friendship and Loyalty

When the terrorist attack on September 11th caused people to flee the building,Avremel Zelmanowitz risked his own chance of escape by staying behind with his friend and colleague,Ed Beyea,who was confined to a wheelchair due to a paralysis known as quadriplegia(四肢截瘫)。Both men lost their lives, but the story of Avreme1’s love and devotion to his friend conveys a life-giving message to all.

Avreme1 never married, and he shared a house with his brother and family.He was a loving uncle to his brother’s children,and he was devoted to caring for his aging parents.He was a “family man”in every sense of the word.At the same time,he had his own life,his Torah classes,his varied interests,and a job and friends to which he was characteristically devoted.

When the tragedy occurred,Avreme1 was age 55,and his friend,Ed Beyea,was age 42.Ed became disabled after a diving accident at age 22,but he managed to work 14 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield his injury.Both the and Avremel were program analysts who worked on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center.

Avremel had joined the office two years after Ed was hired,and the two became very close friends.They both loved books and music－often trading books and tapes,and they both served at the special uncle of their respective families.Like Avreme1,Ed had no children of his own,but he was a father figure to his two nephews after their father died.Both friends has a great sense of humor,although Ed was strong and outgoing,while Avereme1 was the more quiet of the pair.

On the morning of September 11,Ed wanted to wait until he could be securely carried down by severa1 rescue workers,as it was dangerous for someone with his deisability to be moved.Avreme1 wouldn’t allow his friend to wait alone when everyone else was fleeing the building,and he stayed with him.

In the days that followed,the media learned about Avreme1’s selfless act,and the story began to spread.President Bush,in his national prayer address to the American people,referred to Avreme1’s act as one of the many”eloquent(有说服力的)acts of

sacrifice”that were demonstrated by Americans during this crisis.

11.What happened to Avreme1 and Ed during the September 11 terrorist attacks? A.Avreme1 rescued Ed at the cost of his own life. B.Both Avreme1 and Ed gave up their chance of escape. C.Both Avreme1 and Ed were finally rescued.

D.Avreme1 stayed with Ed and both lost their lives. 12.Avreme1 and Ed were simi1ar in that_______. A.both of them were in their 50s B.Both of them loved books an music C.Both of them were disabled

D.Both lived with their brothers’ families

13.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A.Avreme1 took care of Ed’s life after work. B.Avreme1 liked diving when he was young.

C.Ed became disabled after a driving accident. D.Ed was not able to get down stairs himself.

14.Why did Avreme1 choose to stay when others were fleeing? A.Because he expected the rescuers to help him. B.Because he tried to carry Ed downstairs. C.Because he didn’t want to leave Ed behind. D.Because he found it safer to stay inside.

15.The word “address”in the last paragraph means________.

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Five Reasons to Celebrate Mistakes

① Mistakes have a way of focusing our attention and putting crucial problems right in our face.Mistake light a path for us.When we own up to our mistakes,we often know exactly what’s not working and what we can do to fix it.

② There is one sure way to avoid mistakes and that’s to avoid life.The writer who never finishes a book will never have to worry about getting negative reviews.The comedian who never performs in front of an audience is sure to avoid telling jokes that fall flat.When we are comfortable with making mistakes,we’re more likely to take risks and tackle projects.Celebrating mistakes involves wisdom Effective people don’t set goals with the idea of making mistakes.Instead,they aim to reach those goals while accepting the risk of error.

③ Imagine working at a company that has no standards－where mistakes are not distinguished from successes and no one is held accountable for errors.We could turn in the most careless and the crudest pieces of work we’d ever done,and they would get treated the same as our best work.We’d never be able to count on having the supplies we needed because no one would complain when vendors failed to deliver.Projects could go permanently unfinished and no one would say anything.In

an atmosphere where there’s no difference between failure and success,the word”mistake”would be without meaning.Mistakes can happen only when people are truly committed to making things work.

④ The word”mistake”derives meaning only by comparison to what we desire.noticing and admitting our mistakes reminds us of what we really want to have, do, and be.mistakes offer us an opportunity to practice truth telling.With this act come the rewards of honesty and frankness.including self-knowledge and the capacity for change.As we tell the truth about our mistakes,we can benefit by releasing shame and blame.Fixing mistakes and preventing them from happening are key goals.

⑤ Mistakes are usually more instructive than successes－and often far more interesting.The lessons we learn from making mistakes often stick with us for a lifetime.We can translate those lessons into new values and behaviors that make a profound difference.With all these potential benefits from mistakes,we have plenty of reasons to celebrate them. Task 1

16.Paragraph ①________________________ A.Mistakes encourage taking risks 17.Paragraph ②________________________ B.Mistakes practice telling truth 18.Paragraph ③_______________________ C.Mistakes make powerful teachers. 19.Paragraph ④________________________ D.Mistakes are as important as successes 20.Paragraph ⑤________________________ E.Mistakes focus our attention F.Mistakes make things work Task 2

21.We often know through mistakes what’s going wrong and______. 22.If a writer never finishes his book,he will never have to______. 23.Effective people aim to reach their goals while______. 24.People can make mistakes only when they are truly______.

25.We can learn some lessons from making mistakes,which often______. A.stick with us for a lifetime D.accepting the risk of error B.What we can do to fix it E.worry about being criticized C.Committed to making things work F.committed to making things work. 第四部分：填句补文

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How to Improve Self-Confidence

Improving your self-confidence can be a difficult task.Most people associate having a high level of confidence with being successful.In some way this is true,since most successful people have high levels of self-confidence and are able to take on any challenges in their path.

(26)_____It can take a long time to develop,but it certainly can have a massive positive impact on the rest of your life.

Self-confidence and be the route to achieving many of your other goals,whether it be asking certain person out to dinner,becoming successful in business or ever with your weight loss goals.(27)______

Face what you fear.Most of the time.what you rear will not really be as had as

it seems.Whether it is being too embarrassed to go to a new fitness class since you think you will stick out like a sore thumb,or going for that promotion at work,you will find in time that everyone is fearful or has insecurities about something.(28)________They just deal with them in a different and positive way. Improve your self-confidence by finding out what you really want from life.(29)______Don’t be afraid of failing,since life is one big learning curve.I bet the most successful people you’ve met failed over and again before they hit it big.

(30)______By utilizing the techniques used in hypnosis(催眠),you can gain access to your subconscious mind,allowing you to plant positive thoughts that can greatly help you with your progress of becoming a more self-confident person.

A.There are a few basic tips to help make you into a self-confident human being. B.One method that can help to improve self-confidence is through the use of Hypnosis. C.Try new things that excite you.

D.Even the most self-confident people have certain issues. E.We aim to help people become more self-confident in life.

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The Power of Positive Words in the Family

As a writer and psychotherapist(心理医师)，I have been using words carefully most of my life.While counseling a husband and wife,I notice that a (31)______word can stir.their emotions and take their conversation to a dark place that they both know in negative.

World peace (32)______with peace in the family.As a therapist,I’ve heard many adults recite hurtful words they heard decades ago from a parent or a brother or sister.Care in speaking to children requires a degree of self-possession,the ability to see past the blind emotion of the moment to the needs of the child.Good words(33)______from that greater vision.

For example,words of extreme praise can do(34)______for the injured ego (自我)of a child or spouse.Sometimes it’s helpful to give words to what is usually left unspoken.”I appreciate what you did for me.I’m happy that you’re with me.”Simple,direct and heart-self words of(35)______,appreciation and gratitude often go unsaid,when they could be a handy means of healing.Words hurt and words heal. Every day(36)______opportunities to say words of encouragement and recognition.No matter how strong or(37)______we are,we all need such words.But often they may seem unnecessary.My rule is:if the thought occurs to me to say something supportive,I say it.You can never speak too often in praise and appreciation.You can also receive that praise,when it comes,gracefully－with words.”Thank you for saying that.I need to hear that.” A friend of our family,an intelligent,progressive Catholic

priest,(38)______praises our children to the skies.He is very extreme in his language,and we(39)______his friendship.We don’t need realism and moderation(适度)from such a friend.

Everywhere today,marriage partners and children are in distress.I have no(40)______that one simple solution would be to offer them words of support.When used with care,language can be therapeutic.Even,and maybe especially,when a person is being difficult and aggressive,words of understanding and affirmation,realistic and felt,can often help.

A.wonders E.always I.already B.Doubt F.successful J.treasure C.Come G.careful K.praise D.Begins H.single L.offers 第六部分：完形补文

下面的短文有10处空白，每处空白后的括号内有一个词，请根据短文内容将其正确的形式填入文中，以恢复文章原貌。

Careful Use of Words

Words are powerful and can be very(0)damaging(damage)when used carelessly.They have the power to evoke potent emotions and they can help inspire,(41)_______(courage) and motivate people.They can transform the world that we live in and in a crisis they can be your strongest ally or your most damaging opponent.

One should always be very(42)______(care)when using words,but this is especially so in the midst of a crisis.Who can forget when,during the middle of the largest oil spill in US history,the Chief Executive of BP,Tony Hayward,said”I’d like my life back”?When a crisis breaks,a company needs to be(43)______(particular)careful in framing its response.While attempting to assert control it also needs to be aware of the (44)______(implicate)of the response and what it may mean in the future.Framed properly,a(45)______(train)spokesperson can use their language to calm nerves during a very anxious time and can give the public an(46)_________(impress)that the company is in control and working hard to resolve the crisis.

The language in all crisis (47)____________(communicate) materials should be carefully managed and reviewed.Have all professional expressions and academic language been removed and adapted?The language should be simple and self-explanatory.Are the communication materials(48)_________(respect)of all audiences including stakeholders,employees,media and the general public?Are words the best method to explain what happened?It may be useful to have a graphic(49)________(design)/photographer available to allow you to communicate clearly what happened in a simple and(50)_________(logic)way.Can your press release be converted into 140characters or less for Twitter?It’s unlikely prepare alternative strategies to allow you to engage via social channels.

A serious crisis can destroy companies and/or individuals.However,proper preparation combined with an appropriate response can actually help improve the reputation of both.Language is a powerful weapon and should be treated as such in all communications.

第七部分：短文写作

请根据所提供材料中的要求撰写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Congratulations!

We’re glad to announce that you’ve won the first place in the English Speech Contest.

Tomorrow afternoon we’re going to hold a press conference for you.

Please be prepared for everything that might be asked by the reporters concerning your success in English learning.

It would be best if you listed possible questions and proper responses.

Unit 5 Keeping Your Dreams Alive Text A Life Is Difficult Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.The author believes that the statement that life is difficult______. A).is the greatest truth in the world B).is never known to people C).is not as true as before

D).is fully understood by few people 2.According to the author,life is______. A).a series of problems B).a heavy load of burden C).a series of truths

D).a unique kind of affliction

3.Solving all life’s problems requires______.

A).no moaning B).some discipline C).total discipline D).all tools 4.Problems evoke in us the following feelings except_____.

A).embarrassment B).regret C).pain D).anxiety 5.The author suggests that problems______the growth of the human spirit.

A).stop B).discourage C).encourage D).slow down II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.Angela wished she could think of some words of_______for her friend,but her mind was a complete blank.(wise,wisdom)

2.She has been_______ignoring him all day.(deliberate,deliberately) 3.Waiting for exam results is a time of great______.(anxiety,anxious) 4.There is a general______that things will soon get better.(belief,believe)

5.He looked distinctly______when the subject was mentioned.(comfortable,uncomfortable) 6.Is there a French word that is the exact_______of the English word”home”?(equal,equivalent) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.

Distinguish instruct equal conflict Anxiety guilt physical confront 1.She is a(n)_________novelist and philosopher. 2.He gives her regular__________in mathematics. 3.This achievement is unlikely ever to be__________.

4.The violence was the result of political and ethnic_________. 5.We have all been_______of selfishness at some time in our lives. 6.I’m very__________about the speech contest. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.A series________accidents disordered the shop. 2.She is always moaning________her bad memory.

3.Many beautiful fish are fast disappearing because_________the severe pollution. 4.We should distinguish________right and wrong.

5.A difficult situation can call_________a person’s best qualities. 6.He is courageous as well_______strong. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

Than inner focus on but fit

The middle satisfy thinking of sense challenged

The purpose of life is to_________the soul,and though acknowledging your accomplishments can help in this effort,it cannot take you the full distance.The only thing that can satisfy your soul is an answer to the question,who am I?You are an individualized expression of life,of greater consequence and magnitude______anything you will ever accomplish.

When we______the fact that we are enough now,the beginning,______and the end journey－whether it’s finding a mate or getting a better job－is filled with a______of well-being.We may complete an experience and even be thrilled by the outcome,______we know that we are no more complete than when we started out.

You see,we are either enough right now or we’re not;and if we are,then we’re______,by our enoughness to live that way

The problem is,most of us don’t listen to the______voice that says,”You’re enough because you exist.”We ignore it because being enough doesn’t______the image we have of ourselves.We have spent so much time______ourselves as not being enough that enoughness seems very far away.We may have a sense of being surrounded by the Life Force,but we forget that the Life Force is also within us.And if the Life Force is within us,We are enough. IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.The shopping centre___________________________________(已经引起了当地居民的愤怒反应)。（call forth）

2.__________________________________(一连串的意外事件)disordered the shop.(a series of) 3.The game was cancelled________________________________________(因为下雨)。(because

of)

4.She________________________________________________(既是有天分的音乐家，同时又是位摄影师)。（as well as）

5.It’s important to_____________________________________________(把现实与虚构区分开来)。（distinguish） Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air.You name them－work,family,health,friends and you are keeping all of these in the air.You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball.If you drop it,it will bounce back.But the other four balls－family,health,friends and spirit－are made of glass,and it you drop one of these,they will be irrevocably scuffed,marked,nicked,damaged or even shattered.They will never be the same.You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.One day while walking through the woods the nice old man found a cocoon of a butterfly.He took it home.

2.Once upon a time in a land far away,there was a wonderful old man who loved everything:animals,spiders,insects,etc.

3.A few days later,a small opening appeared;he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.

4.Then the man decided to help the butterfly,so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.The butterfly then emerged easily.

5.Then it seemed to stop making any progress.It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther.

6.But it never was able to fly. VI.Reflecting on the Text

Life is like a journey.It is full of ups and downs.And most of the time life is difficult.Along life’s journey people embrace difficulties in their own ways.Some accept and face them bravely,and in consequence they may grow mature out of pains and frustrations in solving problems.Some just sit back complaining about their misfortune and their life’s journey may stick there.To which kind of group do you belong?What will you do when confronted with problems and difficulties?What do you think of the problems and difficulties in your life?Give reasons and examples to support yourself. Text B Begin Again Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.More and more friends of the author are facing some seemingly insurmountable challenges in their lives.

( )2.It is desperation that causes the author’s friends to turn to him for advice. ( )3.It is very easy to offer words of hope to people who feel hopeless. ( )4.The author felt very empty when offered some cheerful words.

( )5.All life challenges bring about an ending－and the chance for beginning.

( )6.”Begin again”is the most important advice to a person in difficulties. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.All too many people have______or are battling cancer.

2.Being thought of as______,the author has even more people contacting him. 3.In the darkest hours of one’s life,those encouraging words would seem______.

4.Even those who were quick to quote the Bible to me found me quite______at the time. 5.A______does not mean you are through loving or being loved. 6.A life-threatening disease does not mean______. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.You’d better not let your______run away with you.(imagine,imagination) 2.Don’t ever______me again or I will seek ultimate justice.(Threat,threaten) 3.He is seriously ill and unlikely to______.(recover,recovery) 4.We’re trying to______him with confidence.(inspire,inspiration)

5.The book provides______information on recent trends.(value,valuable)

6.The writer illustrates his point by______from a number of sources.(quote,quotation) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Challenge inspire value contact Desperate cheerful uncaring battle

1.One of the most_______aspects of coping with illness is the unpredictable nature of many conditions and the uncertainty.

2.As she repeated the same message over and over,she could hear the growing______in her voice,but she could do nothing to control it.

3.People are more alert,focused,and even_______after chewing gum,according to a study from Cardiff University in Wales.

4.Now,too frequently,style an technique seem to be______over powerful story telling in TV production.

5.The website allows people to______me directly about my editing and mentoring services. 6.It is so______that so many people feel moved to come out and express themselves. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.This medicine will help to set you_____your feet. 2.The old man has been struggling______illness.

3.He just walked______on his wife and family without saying a word. 4.I suggest that you tear up the composition and start______again. 5.They wondered how to fight_______at the terrorists.

6.What has brought_______the change in his attitude? III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1. Sue is______________________________(又恢复健康了)after her operation.(on one’s feet) 2. Science_____________________________(带来了很多变化)in our lives.(bring about)

3. He had a row with his wife and just_______________________________(把她抛弃了).

（walk out on）

4. Maybe I_________________________________________(本来应该进行反击).fight back. 5. I__________________________________________(陷入了绝望)!(desperation) Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese. Life is challenging meet it. Life is various,make it. Life is beautiful discover it. Life is humorous, enjoy it. IV.Writing Section A

Directions:Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentences,or sentences with participial,prepositional,or other phrases.

Example:The dean issued a bulletin.It said the library would remain open on weekends. Revision:The dean issued a bulletin,which said the library would remain open on weekends. 1.Larry picked up a hitchhiker.The hitchhiker was travelling around the world.

2.The power line snapped.Jack was listening to the stereo.Linda was reading in bed.

3.I returned to school after a long illness.The math teacher gave me makeup work.The history teacher made me drop her course.

4.Jane wanted to attend the event.She had to work a double shift.Several of her coworkers called in sick.

5.My car does not start on cold mornings.I think the battery needs to be replaced.I already had it recharged once.I don’t think charging it again would help. Section B

Directions:Renumber the sentences given below to arrange them in what you think is the best order.

1.You must first dare to dream,then from the dream comes a plan of action.

2.Walt Disney said”All our dreams can come true,if we have the courage to pursue them.” 3.Dreams are only dreams until they are put into action.

4.Though obstacles will arise an moments of fear and doubt may wish to discourage,a dream to succeed becomes a reality with persistence and determination.

5.For without action the dream will remain dormant and unfulfilled.

6.If you ask any famous entrepreneur how hey got where they are today,they would tell you by being persistent.

7.The best thing about failure is that it becomes an ingredient in the end result of a fulfilled dream. 8.Their success was the direct result of many failings.

Section C

Everyone has a lot of dreams.Some people want to be rich,dreaming of becoming millionaires overnight.Others want to be famous,dreaming of suddenly jumping to great fame.What’s your dream for the future in your life?

Text A Teaching Children to Spend Pocket Money Wisely Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.The passage is mainly about______.

A).how to budget pocket money for kids B).how to help kids manage their pocket money C).how to prevent kids from overspending D).how to help kids form the habit of saving 2.What is termed as”food money”in the passage?

A).Wages obtained on a daily basis B).Money spent on everyday food.

C).Pocket money given on a daily basis. D).Money used to buy snacks and food. 3.Parents who earn a living on a daily basis may______. A).help their kids to form the habit of saving money B).enable their kids to handle large sums of money C).prevent their kids from spending every penny

D).prefer to allocate to their kids pocket money every day. 4.Giving pocket money on a daily basis may______. A).place heavy loads of responsibilities on kids B).overindulge kids in their desire for books. C).make kids unaware of the necessity of saving D).contribute to chi1dren’s poor eyesight

5.To spend money within your means,you should________. A).not borrow money from your siblings B).distinguish between needs and wants C).form a good habit of saving first D).resist all the temptation of buying. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the proper of the words given in the brackets.

1.It is improper to______________between pupils according to their family background. (different,differentiate)

2.He had been a strict father but was__________to his grandchildren.(indulge,indulgent) 3.We anticipate that we will meet a certain amount of_______to our plan.(resist,resistance) 4.Established musicians have a__________to guide an assist young musicians.(responsibility,responsible)

5.This article has analyzed the_______of crime psychology theoretically.(formation,form) 6.It’s very foolish of the commander to expose his men to____________risks.(unnecessary,necessary) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Constraint budget mentality principle Temptation scheme allocate monthly

1.That will place a strong______on job growth in those cyclical sectors. 2.They lack the power to raise funds of to _________spending.

3.The first_________here is to develop production and ensure supply. 4.It turns out that the_______is good both in theory an in practice.

5.The team leader must provide______reports on all the group’s activities and expenditures.

6.If you are asked what you would do in a certain situation,resist the________to answer before you’ve asked some questions of your own. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a proper word.

1.Attendance at the meeting was small,due partly_______the absence of teachers, 2.His health suffered from over-indulgence_______rich food and drink. 3.Kids should form the habit of saving money______a regular basis.

4.Heavy rain caused a severe car accident,resulting_______the death of two passengers. 5.As a result of recession,people have learned to live________their means.

6.________principle,the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

Basic grow invest ideally called Now that wasteful accumulated where direct

Money management can actually be broken down into a very simple practice that even a fourth grader can do in his young life.The_______step to being on your wealth path is knowing how much you really do need in your life and how you can_______he rest.If you are already working,arrange with your company to_______a predetermined amount of your payroll into a force savings fund and then you will learn to live with the rest._______, the amount that is left for you to work with is smaller,and this particular practice is actually______”learning to pay yourself first”－despite bills and other payab1es,you will come first.

The beauty of this money management practice to get you on the wealth path is that you will be forced to cut your_______spending.You will learn to live with what you have and figure out the little avenues in your life______you can stop the finacia1 leaks.With this,you will find that you have extra money to invest with.______you

have a sizeab1e amount,the next thing that you can do is to figure out where to put the extras that have______over time so you can generate money and make it______with very little effort from you.There are many things you can find to put your money in.

IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.To obtain objective findings,scientists____________________________________________(依据实验得出结论)。（on the basis of）

2.She’s such a self-disciplined person that__________________________________________(她从不沾酒)。（indulge in）

3.When he loses his temper,he__________________________________________________(对自己的行为不负责任)。（be responsible for）

4.The result of being employed proves that__________________________________________(我的从教经验对我有利)。（stand...in good stead）

5.Figures show that fifty percent of road accidents____________________________________(导致头部受伤)。（result in） Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Whether of not children are allowed to handle their own pocket money,parents and stepparents will surely be budgeting a certain amount of cash for their chi1dren’s everyday needs and wants.kids don’t need a great deal of money,but ideally,they should have enough so that they can learn to spend some and save some.Many parents help children to learn about the importance of spending by asking kids to separate their money into at least three potions.One is for immediate spending,one for short term savings(a car,college,etc.).In some families,they add a fourth category,which is for donating,teaching children the value and importance of helping those less fortunate.

V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.For starters,if you aren’t reader,you should start with that. 2.You can also take courses and attend seminars.

3.These programs are taught by people who have spent decades figuring out how to make some aspect of their life work and now they are going to teach you how to do it.

4.Of course,you want to do some research before you invest in some of these seminars and make sure you’re not just paying for some sales presentation.

5.Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn so many different skills and gain knowledge that will help you in all areas of your life. 6.So what are some specific things you can do? VI.Reflecting on the Text

Text B The Importance of Money in Life

Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.If you believe”money is the root of all evil”,you may encounter more difficulties on the way to financial success.

( )2.The author considers it as a fact that the universe is abundant and enough money is available around us.

( )3.The author gives many suggestions to children on how to spend money. ( )4.Abundance thinking has negative influence on the way you live.

( )5.According to the author,the root of all evil has nothing to do with the money itself.

( )6.People should have abundance thinking for the Law of Attraction functions well in people’s daily life. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.With money you can move on to different countries have_______. 2.Abundance thinking and lack thinking are______.

3.The amount of money you have has nothing to do with character______. 4.A flow of money may be brought out by having______.

5.If you want to have a constant flow of money,you should be______both when you give and receive.

6.To become a financial success,you should change your current mindset to______ II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.People are looking forward to stores with an_______________of commodity supplies.(abundant,abundance) Section B

2.Young children usually have a_________soft object like a stuffed animal or a blanket.(favorite,favour)

3.Jack wanted to invite the beautiful girl out,but was______that she would refuse.(scare,scared) 4.A successful businessman made a small______in his wife’s name.(donation,donate)

5.The Great Sphinx in Egypt might have______had the face of a lion,a UK geologist claimed recently.(original,originally)

6.The country has been in a very poor_______state ever since the decline of its two major industries.(economic,economy) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Stimulate available abundant greedy Charity subconscious universe readily

1.Funds are________to assist students who want to pursue who want to pursue further studies.

2.There is_______evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment. 3.Her interest in designing was______by her father since her childhood.

4.An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to the local______. 5.With so many stars in the_______.are we alone,or is there life out there in space? 6.Medical inventions are______embraced by doctors and patients. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.As a schoolgirl,she dreamed______becoming an actress.

2.If you spend any time in prison,you’re labeled_______a criminal for the rest of your life. 3.New tax measures are designed to keep the balance______rich and poor. 4.The little boy seems insecure,but deep______he’s quite confident. 5.The new cata1ogue will open______the market for our product.

6.People are bombarded with information______the form of TV advertising. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets. Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

How do people think about money?There is a truth that many people value money too highly.They think money is all and believe that”money is a passport to anything”So they can do anything,even immoral and illegal things in order to have money.Robbers are ready to kill others cruelly for merely dozens of dollars.Traders are ready to cheat in commerce to appropriate more money.Officials themselves,who have much power and influence on society,trample on their honour and others’ interests. IV.Writing Section A

Directions:Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentence,or sentence with participial,prepositional,or other phrases.

Example:The dean issued a bulletin.It said the library would remain open on weekends. Revision:The dean issued a bulletin,which said the library would remain open on weekends. 1.A German is coming to see me.I made his acquaintance in Hamburg last year.

2.Any of these problems can be solved by ordinary intelligence and hard work.None of them are too difficult for us.

3.The children felt exhausted.They fell asleep at once.

4.My wife was using the vacuum cleaner.I was trying to listen to a broadcast play. 5.You promise to behave yourself.You shall not go to the party this afternoon. Section B

Directions:Complete the following paragraph by choosing one statement from the column below. ______.Where Britons end certain words with-se Americans usually end the same words with-ce(British practise vs.American practice);______(British defence vs.American defense).Notice also the British preference for final-re over the American-er(metre vs.meter).Finally most Americans consider neighbor a correct spelling,______and spells it i another way.

A.but a Briton characteristically adds a u

B.But American spelling prevails among the youth

C.Minor differences exist between American and British spelling D.The reverse is sometimes true,too Section C

Directions:Write a short essay on Students’ Pursuit of Famous Brands in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following news report(excerpt) and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.

Nearly 60 percent of students at the city’s high schools,colleges and universities said they had owned at least one luxury-brand product,according to a survey conducted by the Shenzhen branch of the KFC fast-food chain.The products mainly include digital products,watches,bags and accessories,the survey said.

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.Why did the author always choose a seat away from the crowd? A).To have a rest on his way to the office. B).To prepare for a new day’s work.

C).To avoid being recognized by his coworkers. D).To read the newspaper in peace and quiet.

2.The author sat beside the middle-aged man because______. A).his inner voice prompted him to do so.

B).he mistook the man for someone in his office C).it was the only he could find in the crowded train

D)..the man looked down all the time and didn’t notice him

3.Why did the author eventually start a conversation with the man? A).To know what happened to him. B).To follow his inner voice.

C).To stop him from killing himself. D).To share with him a story in the paper.. 4.Why did the man give up the idea of killing himself? A).He took the author as an angel sent by God to save him. B).He found it interesting to talk to the author.

C).The author helped him solve his personal problem. D).The author asked him to give up that idea. 5.What is the author’s suggestion to the readers?

A).Follow your inner voice and it may matter in someone’s life.

B).Listen to a friend and you will be happy.

C).Make small talk with a stranger and you may save his life.

D).Help people and they may make a difference in your life. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.We were in______the same financial position as before.(precise,precisely) 2.My parents never_______to tell me when I look had.(hesitate,hesitation)

3.An attractive garden pond can be a______home for wildlife.(wonder,wonderful)

4.The accused man showed little sign of______as he was sentenced.(emotion,emotional) 5.There is widespread public_______about how the disease is spread.(ignore,ignorance) 6.There has been a______breakdown of trust and confidence.(complete,completely) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Prompt upset scream attempt Inner overwhelm attach wipe 1.A recent photograph should be______to your application form. 2.The spokesperson has rejected all our______to talk to him. 3.They are all still very_______about losing the case.

4.A(An)_______majority of the members were against the idea. 5.Many varied motives______individuals to join a political party. 6.We all have_____conflicts within us that we would like to resolve. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.Lorraine didn’t know me but she______a chance on my honesty.

2.He could always come up_____a reason for them to linger another month. 3.She leaves______work at 7:30 every morning 4.In despair at his failure,he______his own life.

5.Martin was lost______thought and did not hear the door open.

6.We all have______conflicts within us that we would like to resolve. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.Lorraine didn’t know me but she______a chance on my honesty.

2.He could always come up______a reason for them to linger another month. 3.She leaves______work at 7:30 every morning. 4.In despair at his failure,he______his own life.

5.Martin was lost_______thought and did not hear the door open. 6.She bombarded him_______faxes and called his office repeatedly. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

Whose night interact nonstop what

Accordingly view end up choose opportunity

Our words have power,and our speech has the power to set the energy or the directions we______in our lives.If we say good and positive things,good and positive things(experiences)happen to us.These words give us the______to experience life from a positive or optimistic point of______.If,on the other hand,we come from negativity and say negative things,______,negative things happen to us or we______seeing life as one big problem or disappointment.

While we are all familiar with our external speech or voice,we also have another voice that we work with and______with every day.This is our”inner voice”.While at first glance you may think;”what is inner voice?”But when you come right down to it,we are all familiar with our inner voice.Our inner voice is that small utterance that comer from deep within us,_______job it is to provide us with guidance.This is a different kind of communication that______comes from our normal waking consciousness,which I call our”analyzer”,When our analyzer is talking,the communication we receive tends to seem more like a______conversation that goes on inside our heads all day and sometimes well into the______. IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.To our surprise,she___________________________________________(毫不犹豫地同意了)，（hesitation）

2.____________________________________(绝望中我给医院打了个电话)in case there’d been an accident.(in desperation)

3.The birth of my first child______________________________(促使我写这篇文章)。（prompt） 4.The teacher asked the students whether that was_________________________(他们能够想出的最佳解决方案)。（come up with）

5._________________________________________(尽管钢材供应不足)，industrial output has increased by five percent.(despite) Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Your inner voice is there to help guide you along the path called life.How many times has your inner voice told you to do something and then you,in turn,choose to ignore its promptings,only to find out it was a bi mistake?I’ll bet,at that moment,you say to yourself,”I should have listened to myself.”Sometimes the promptings of our inner voice are subtle,reminding us to pay a bill or call a friend.Other times our inner voice can be more insistent,reminding us over and over of some unfinished business for perhaps days,weeks or even years.If your inner voice lasts more than a week,i.e.,you find the same thoughts and feelings coming back to you over and over again,then you know that this is your inner voice looking for expression.Trust the information you are receiving,and use it to guide you into action.

V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.Stand relaxed with your hands loosely at your side and close your eyelids. 2.Keep thinking and thanking until you feel your heart has truly opened up.

3.Think about something or someone you are truly and deeply grateful for. 4.Now ask your inner voice for any guiding message.

5.Take a few deep breaths.lnha1e and exhale through the nose slowly. 6.Follow the steps below and commune with your wise inner guide. VI.Reflecting on the Text

Text B Make a Good First Impression Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.The woman with inherited money made a pleasing impression on people at the party. ( )2.Dogs are so popular because they always show us that they are glad so see us. ( )3.People in the waiting room worried about their pets and never talked to each other. ( )4.The young woman went to see the doctor because her baby was ill. ( )5.The gentleman it the waiting room had grandchildren.

( )6.The ancient Chinese were good at making good impression on thers. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.The well-dressed rich woman’s face showed______.

2.Dr.Stephen K.Sprou1’s waiting room was full of people waiting to______. 3.People would like to do many other things rather than______. 4.The gentleman in the waiting room was annoyed by______. 5.The baby’s smile brought everyone in the room______.

6.Your smile brightens the lives of people who see it and conveys______. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.Television helps to relieve the______of the long winter evenings.(bore,boredom)

2.Some groups,______students and pensioners,will benefit from the new tax.(name,namely) 3.The main______is a young girl from a small fishing village in Japan.(character,characteristic) 4.The______was becoming unbearable,and I wanted to scream.(tense,tension)

5.He could also he very disagreeable and say hard and______things.(sour,sourness) 6.The room was simply furnished and______to the eye.(pleased,pleasing) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Brighten goodwill modest convert Wear radiate inherit paste

1.His income was______compared with that of other chief executives. 2.Whatever happens,the young girl always______a cheerful smile. 3.Her presence greatly______up the evening party last night.

4.Happy,healthy,and vibrant people______positive energy to those around them. 5.The______and skill of both partners are critical to a venture’s success. 6.He had______a considerable personal fortune from his uncle. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.With greatly increased workloads,everyone is_____pressure now. 2.He would often strike______conversations wit complete strangers. 3.Windy days are characteristic_______March in Beijing. 4.______luck would have it,there was on seat left. 5.They converted the old school______luxury flats.

6.I nearly jumped out of my______when I saw her face at the window. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets. Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

A smile costs nothing,but crates much.It enriches those who receive,without impoverishing those who give.It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.None are so rich that they can get along without it,and none so poor but are richer for its benefits.It creates happiness in the home,fosters goodwill in a business,and is the countersign of friends.It is rest to the weary,daylight to the discouraged and sunshine to the sad.Yet it cannot be bought,begged,borrowed,or stolen,for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away.And if in the last-minute rush of Christmas buying some of our salespeople should be too tired to give you a smile,may we ask you to leave one of yours?For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give!

IV.Writing Section A

Directions:Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentences,or sentences with participial,prepositional,or other phrases.

Example:The dean issued a bulletin It said the library will remain open on weekends.

Revision:The dean issued a bulletin,which said the library would remain open on weekends. 1.The chairman’s daughter gave me a patient smile.Her name is Ann. 2.There is a large stadium.It is the south of the city.

3.The river was slowly rising.It began to overflow its banks.

4.He had fought all his life for these goals.The goals no longer seemed important to him. 5.He is influenced by a famous psychologist.He chooses to major in psychology. Section B

Directions:Choose from the following transitional expressions and put them in the blanks in the paragraph.

In addition as finally for example even if also

The erosion of the middle of the labor market is easy to misinterpret,because its roots are multiple.During the 1970s,the entry into the work force of an unprecedented number of women

and of young adults born during the baby boom resulted in too many workers for the jobs available,and depressed wages,The decline of the middle______has something to do with the explosive growth in world trade since 1960._______manufacturing technologies have become more mobile,and multinational firms more footloose,production jobs have migrated from the US to countries where wages are low.______,technology itself has helped to provoke the shifts in the job market.______,fewer American workers would have been needed to make steel in 1980 than in 1960______the pressures of tasks redundant._______,the high rate of unemployment caused y these trends has tended to drive wages down further,especially at the low end,since it forces unskilled workers to compete for their jobs with unemployed people who are willing to do the work for less. Section C

Li Hua will graduate from university this summer,and he is planning to go back to his hometown and start his own business.However,his parents are encouraging him to find a job in the big city where his university is located.If you were Li Hua,what would be your decision?

I.Checking Your Comprehension

Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.When Nicholas Vujicic was born,his parents______.

A).felt ashamed to have an abnormal baby B).expected their baby to be a success C).were shocked at the unexpected situation D). strived to give him good medical care 2.In grade seven,Nick______.

A).learned to do his business himself B).finally fulfilled his dream

C).was elected captain of his school D).began working for disabled people 3.At the age of 19,he realized his big dream by______.

A).doing good deeds for others B).doing his business himself

C).finishing his school successfully D).motivating people through speech 4.Nick trave11ed from country to in that_______.

A).he had a strong thirst for trave11ing B).he would share his stories with more audiences C).he was obliged to raise a large sum of money D).he expected to accumulate his experience 5.What does Nick’s speech purposefully convey to audiences？

A).His strong and perevera1 spirit B).The importance of great vision

C).His unique loyalty to his career. D).His experience of confronting challenges. II.Building Your Vocabulary

Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.The users may not want to spend the money,or invest the time,to achieve______.(perfect,perfection)

2.We gave a party to celebrate the successful_______of our task.(accomplish,persistent) 3.Her______work paid off when she was offered the job of manager.（persist，persistent) 4.Officials who have too many things at their______will be easily corrupted.(dispose,disposal) 5.The drug industry says its products are safe and______for children.(effect,effective)

6.As a______speaker,I love to share my story wherever opportunities become available.(motivation,motivational) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Fulfill obstacle perspective profound Incredible cease vision define

1.Corruption has been identified as the single greatest______to economic and social development. 2.It seemed_______that people would still want to play football during a war. 3.The manager outlined his______for the future of the company.

4.You must be able to influence business decisions from a human resources______. 5.It was then that the organization finally began to______the hopes of its founders. 6.Her parents’ divorce had a(n)______effect on her life. Section C

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.This decision has removed the last obstacle______the hostages’ release. 2.We have to look at everything_______an international perspective.

3.In college,he began to work part-time______the purpose of assuming family. 4.He is such a mean person that we cannot put our possessions______his disposal. 5.The boy finally chose to major_______philosophy at Harvard.

6.The doctor prescribed the patient some drugs,which are effective against a range______bacteria. III.Bridging the Gap

Directions: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.

Mark confused intentionally likely potential Known called upon natural as opposed to even if Gifts are those talents and abilities that flow almost effortlessly from us.Gifts are sometimes_____with skills.While skills can be developed,gifts are something we are born with－they are what we discover as we try new things and find that some things are as______to us as breathing.

When we______make a decision to create our life and work based on our gifts,we are not only more______to succeed,but can also more thoroughly enjoy the journey toward creating and realizing our full______.

Take inventory of your life to determine where you are utilizing learned and developed skills______expressing and honouring your innate gifts.Are you operating based on what you think you “ought”to be doing or are you living an authentic life

that is rich and fulfilling?

______you are not in a place to pursue a new career based on your gifts,look for ways to make your gifts_____to others and demonstrate them in as many areas of your life as possible.The more your gifts are______,the more naturally you will fully accept and promote those gifts.The more you express your life through your innate gifts,the more you will excel.It’s beautifully self-perpetuating process once you make the decision to begin.

Your gifts are your signature,your unique paintbrushes－use them to express your greatness and make your______on the world! IV.Translation Section A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.

1.The exchange students__________________________________(发现适应新学校很困难)。（adapt to）

2.Mother knew that she was the person who_______________________________(孩子们愿意把自己的故事与她分享)。（share...with）

3.After heated discussion,the group finally_________________________________(推举他们中的一员作为发言人)。（elect）

4.The team tried hard to apply for government funds,______________________________(却发现他们必须自己克服财政困难)。（only to find;overcome）

5.Doctors always______________________________________________(强调平衡饮食的重要性)。（stress the importance of） Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

There will be moments when the only thing left is for us to question our existence.There are always days when we get to lonely and depressed and the world has lost its co1ours.There will be times when we lose all reasons for living and life will seem so hard that we wish there was no such thing as tomorrow.But then again,we should also know that problems are just another bitterness in life trying to twist the personage in each of us and corrupt our perceptions about life.When these times happen,do not succumb to the temptations of giving up.Yes,the only way to be happy is to suffer willingly. V.Organizing Your Ideas

Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.

1.It was,in fact,the little known C1eisthenes. 2.Who is the father of democracy?

3.Not Thomas Jefferson,as many people oddly seem to think.

4.From 508 to 502 BC,he began to develop a series of major reforms,leading to the formation of Athenian Democracy.

5.He first introduced democracy to the Greek city states in 508BC,after he gained political power in Athens.

6.All citizens over the age of thirty were eligible to sit on the council,encouraging public involvement in the government.

7.He made all free men living in Athens and Attica citizens,giving them the right to vote as part of a democratic society.

8.While the format may not be the same as the many democracies around the world today,there is no doubt that this was the first step. 9.He also established a council. VI.Reflecting on the Text

Text B An Unwanted Baby,Steve Jobs Exercises

I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A

( )1.Steve Jobs achieved great successful in the fields of computer technology,the movie industry and the music business.

( )2.Steve Jobs had both a successful career and a harmonious family. ( )3.Steve Jobs was abandoned by his mother due to disability.

( )4.Steve Jobs unfortunately quit school due to finacia1 constraints.

( )5.The period of recovering from depression,rusu1ting from unemployment,enabled Steve Jobs to become more creative.

( )6.Within 5 years after being fired,Steve Jobs founded NeXT and pixar,both achieving equally success. Section B

Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.Steve Jobs had realized his big dream and led a revolution in_______.

2.Around 1976,Steve Jobs and his partner were obliged to sell their possessions in order to______. 3.Confronted with the fierce competition from IBM’s new PC in 1982,Steve Jobs’ company_____. 4.As Steve Jobs the competition in the control over Apple,he was______.

5.Apple felt great pressure from its rival Microsoft and in 1996 announced a loss of______.

6.Under Steve Jobs’ leadership,Apple returned to a place where it can contribute______to the computer world.

II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A

Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.

1.All this should provide a spur to the waste industry and speed the______of new technology.(adopt,adoption)

2.If you have made an______with a customer,you should try to keep it.(appoint,appointment)

3.Could you give me a______reason why I am mot allowed to accept that scholarship?(convince,convincing)

4.Even if the genes are not______hazardous,you can’t imagine how they will evolve.(initial,initially)

5.The personnel department is responsible for drafting______policy.(recruit,recruitment)

6.The team enjoyed a high reputation for having had five______victories in the World Championships.(successive,succession) Section B

Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Episode foundation innovation immense Unexpected possession introduce insanely 1.The issue strikes at the very______of our community.

2.Apple is regularly voted the most_______company in the world.

3.It is a pity that so many useful discoveries should be in the______of a silent man. 4.He got______angry at being made a fool of.

5.Some of the industry’s innovations have caused______damage. 6.I confess to being astonished at this______statement. III.Translation Sections A

Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets. Section B

Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.

Steve Jobs was adopted by a family in Mountain View,California.While still in high school,Jobs’ interest in electronics prompted him to call William Hewlett to ask for some parts for a school project.Hewlett provided the parts and then made an offer to Jobs to intern at Hewlett-Packard for a summer.There,Jobs met Steve Wozniak,a talented and knowledgeable engineer five years older than the high school student.Their friendship would eventually be the foundation on which Apple was built. IV.Writing Section A

Directions:Rewrite the following sentences,and give them some variety in length and structure. Example:Mary has many books.and Jack has many books too. Revision:Both Mary and Jack have many books.

1.To be with you here this evening is a great pleasure.

2.The speaker can’t some,and we will have to cancel the meeting.

3.If he wins the support of the minority groups,he will be able to win the election. 4.John spoke through a microphone so that he could be heard in every room. 5.The woman was accompanied by a porter,and he delivers heavy luggage. Section B

Directions:Renumber the sentences given below to arrange them in what you think is the best order.

1.When most people sign on to their computers,they are greeted with a flood of get-rich-quick schemes,invitations to pornographic websites,and ads for a variety of unwanted products.

2.The third and best category of e-mail is genuine personal e-mail from genuine personal friends. 3.E-mail users quickly become good at hitting the”delete”button to get rid of this garbage.

4.The second category that clogs most people’s electronic mailbox is forwarded mail,most of which also gets deleted without being read.

5.Getting such real,thoughtful e-mail can almost make up for the irritation of the other two categories.

6.As more and more people take advantage of e-mailing,three categories of e-mail have emerged. 7.One category of e-mail is junk mail. Section C

Positive psychology advocates that helping people in need,to a certain extent.How do you understand kind deeds,small or big,and the realization of the value of your life?

下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据短文的内容对每个句子作出判断；如果该句提供的是正确信息，选择A；如果该句提供的是错误信息，选择B；如果词句的信息文中没有提及，选择C。

Lucky’s Greatest Treasure

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named”Lucky.”Lucky was a real character.Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit,they would warn their friends not to leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy.Inevitably,someone would forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky’s toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be,amid all of Lucky’s other favourite toys.Lucky always stored his finds in his toy box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer.Something told her she was going to die of this disease.She scheduled a double mastectomy(乳房切除术)，fear riding her shoulders.

The night before she was to go to the hospital,she hugged Lucky closely in her arms.A thought struck her－what would happen to Lucky?Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim,he was Mary’s dog through.”If I die,Lucky will be abandoned,”Mary thought,”He won’t understand that I didn’t want to leave him.”The thought made her sadder than that of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks.Jim faithfully took Lucky for his evening walk,but the little dog just hung down,whining(哀鸣)and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital.When she arrived home,Mary was so exhausted that she couldn’t even make it up the steps to her bedroom.Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.

Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn’t come to her when she called.It made Mary sad,but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.

When Mary woke,for a second she couldn’t understand what was wrong.She couldn’t

move her head and her body felt heavy and hot.But panic coon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem.She was covered,literally blanketed,with every treasure Lucky owned!

While she had slept,the sad dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favourite things in life.He had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying.Instead,she and Lucky began living again,walking further and further together every day. It’s been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free.Lucky?He still steals treals treasures and stores them secretly in his toy box,but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

1.Lucky is Mary and her husband’s pet dog. A.True B.False C.Not Given

2.Whenever they had friends visit them,the couple would warn Lucky not to take their friends’ luggage away.

A.True B.False C.Not Given

3.Mary and her husband’s friends knew Lucky well so their belongings never went missing. A.True B.False C.Not Given 4.Lucky’s toy box was placed in the basement. A.True B.False C.Not Given

5.Mary’s husband warned that he would abandon Lucky after her death. A.True B.False C.Not Given

6.Mary stayed in the hospital for two months because the surgery was harder than doctors had anticipated.

A.True B.False C.Not Given

7.When Mary arrived home from hospital,Jim made her lie in bed immediately. A.True B.False C.Not Given

8.When Mary woke,she couldn’t move a bit because she caught a cold and fell ill. A.True B.False C.Not Given

9.Lucky covered Mary with love by placing all his treasures on her body. A.True B.False C.Not Given

10.Mary has been cancer-free for 12 years,and remains Lucky’s greatest treasure. A.True B.False C.Not Given 第二部分：阅读选择

阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项选出1个最佳选项。

Student Loans

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education that provides student loans for education beyond high school.The US government clearly understands the importance of post-secondary education in positively impacting the nation.It therefore ensures that each eligible student in the United States is able to receive financial assistance for higher education.

Although parents can opt for private funding through sources like banks and other financial institutions,the rates of interest can be prohibitively high in most cases.On the other hand,the interest rates of federally funded student loans are

much less in comparison.It is therefore imperative that parents take all steps necessary to apply for student loans available through the federal government. Federal Student Aid is actively involved in educating students and their families on the exact procedure to obtain student loans.Once the applications are received,it processes them by the millions before the start of each academic year.It also pays out billions of dollars through schools to fund the education of students who have applied for financial aid.

The first step in applying for financial aid is to fill and submit the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid.The name of the student should be entered exactly the way it is written on the student’s social security card.The format used is”first name”,”middle initial”and”last name”.Since the analysis bureau will be linking up the FAFSA with the social security number,the names should match precisely for the application to be approved.A mismatch in the names could result in the applicant being sent back for correction.This would cause a delay and end up pushing the applicant to the back of the line.Since most financial aid is provided on a first-come -first-served basis,it is important to be at the head of the line.Even a minor error on the FAFSA can result in a loss of thousands of dollars in financial aid.

Therefore,it is important that families have all the proper income and tax records ready before applying for financial aid.This will help avoid submitting inconsistent,incomplete or mistaken information while filling out the FAFSA forms. The CSS PROFILE is the FAFSA equivalent that is most often required for aid through private universities.It could be a little more complicated than filling out the FAFSA form.Going through the entire process with the help of a certified college planner would be a good idea. No matter what their credit rating,parents should still submit their applications for financial aid.Learning about the different options available to them is the first step in the process.Doing it right will enhance their chances of getting student loans for their chi1dren’s higher education.

11.Federal Student Aid provides student loans for______.

A.high school education B.secondary education C.higher education D.pre-secondary education

12.Federally funded loans are preferred to private funding for______. A.their easy accessibility B.Their high reliability C.their lower interest rates D.their wide availability 13.Federal Student Aid educates students on______.

A.how to apply to ideal universities B.how to obtain student loans

C.how to process the applications D.how to meet their financial needs 14.The first step in applying for financial aid is to______.

A.fill out and submit application forms B.apply for a social security number C.enter the applicant name in the right format D.submit all the proper income and tax records

15.To succeed in applying for student loans,you are advised to______.

A.enhance academic performance B.resort to a certified college planner

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