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
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.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. 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 trave11ing 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 col 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
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.
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?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unit 6 The value of Money
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