自考英语（二）教材课后练习完整版2015(共83页).doc

精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Unit 1 The Power of LanguageText A Critical ReadingExercisesI. Checking Your Comprehension1. Reading non-fiction writing critically involves_.A. supporting the authors opinionB. developing your own opinionsC. understanding what is writtenD. reading without any imagination2. Before accepting what is written in an article,you should be sure that_.A. enough support for the assertions has been givenB. your values and attitudes have been reflected in it C. it has been checked form an authoritative sourceD. you have found the differences in the writing styles3. If there are some inconsistent points in the artic1e,you should_.A. insist on your own opinion an confirm itB. avoid mentioning the inconsistenciesC. emphasize the work of authoritiesD. examine the authors supportive statements4. Einstein is a relevant source when the article is about_.A. physical breakthroughsB. the subject of poetryC. studies in current physicsD. credible writing sources5. The author believes that by being a critical reader you can_.A. remember what is written clearlyB. eliminate your own discriminationC. have much more knowledgeD. spend more time in readingII.Bui1ding Your VocabularySection ADirections: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 peoples spending habits.(reflect,reflection)4. Im 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 BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.assumption critical represent crediblelandmark evaluate identify appropriate1. In my opinion,there was no_evidence against him.2. Evan the smallest baby can_its mother by her voice.3. People tend to make_about you based on your appearance.4. This new report_the current situation in our schools.5. The performance of each employee is_once a year.6. We need to ensure that the teaching they receive is_to their needs.Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1. That bit of the form is for UK citizens-it doesnt apply_you.2. Arguments were put_for changing some of the rules of the game.3. When judging his performance,dont take his age_account.4. Hes universally recognized as an authority_Russian affairs.5. Just compare the one that has been cleaned_the others.6. Education should be relevant_the childs needs.III.Bridging the GapDirections:Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage.You may choose a suitable one from the list given.powerful define action tears expressshape internally respond to personal 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.TranslationSection ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.1. Urban planners in practice have to_(考虑到不同社会群体的利益).(take.into account)2. _(把近期工作与先前的工作相比较)and you Will see how much you have improved.(compare.with.)3.What the witness said in court_(与他对警察的陈述不一致).（be consistent with）4.What he said_(与正在处理的事件无关).(be relevant to)5._(你的情况有任何改变，请告知我们)when you are away from home.(inform.of.)Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese. To become a flexible reader,you need to know how to select and use a reading style that is consistent with your purpose for reading.Knowing when and how to use different reading styles will make you a flexible reader.Study reading is the reading style used by flexible readers when their purpose is to read difficult material at a high level of comprehension.When using the study reading style,you should read at rate that is slower than your normal reading rate.Furthermore,as you read you must challenge yourself to understand the material.Study reading will often require you to read you to read material more than once to achieve a high level of comprehension.Sometimes,reading the material aloud will also help you improve your comprehension._V.Organizing Your IdeasDirections:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.1. For instance,the word”kick”can mean many different things depending on how it is used in a phrase.2. Learning how phrases come together in English will come with continued submersion in the language.3. On the other hand,you could say,”I get a kick out of that TV show.”4. This means that you enjoy the TV show,and has nothing to do with striking something with a foot.5. As you learn the language,focus not only on the words an their meanings,but also on the way the words come together to make phrases.6. When you say,”He kicked the ball,”you are using the word as a verb that means to strike the ball with the foot.VI.Reflecting on the 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 ConfidenceExercisesI.Checking Your ComprehensionSection ADirections:Read the following statements and mark Y (for Yes)if the statement agrees with the information given in the text;N(for No)if the statement contradicts the information given in the text;NG(for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.( )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 BDirections:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text.1. _helps us be in control of our lives and destinies.2. Any words can have a dramatic influence on_.3. When we say”I will do.”,we will get a sense of_.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 VocabularySection ADirections:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.1. I can say with_that all our targets have now been met.(confident,confidence)2. Like so many_people he was never satisfied.(creative,creativity)3. A move towards healthy eating could help_heart disease.(eliminate,elimination)4. You life changes_when you have a baby.(dramatic,dramatically)5. The annual strategic dialogue between China an America is very_for the relationship between the two countries.(significant,insignificant)6. Having so little money to spend on an apartment does_you in your choice.(limit,limitation)Section BDirections:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.command quality infinite commonlymatter internal please impact1. The children_more to her than anything else in the world.2. Lung cancer is the most_found cancer in men.3. It_her mother that she chose a college close to home.4. The city offers a/an _variety of things to do.5. He hated being in the army because he had to obey_.6. The _of the picture on our television isnt very good.Section CDirections:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.1. Police say that they believe the attacks were carried_by nationalists.2. Its_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. Ive been asked to limit my speech_ten minutes maximum.5. Dr Marion is the person_control of all medical decisions in the hospital6. He struggled for mastery_his emotions but failed.III.TranslationSections ADirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in 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 dont 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. Im afraid_(除了让你走，我别无选择).(no alternative but)5. _(经理会作最终决定)！（be up to）Section BDirections:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese. English plays an important role in the workplace and when used in the correct and appropriate manner,it can help boost a career or a business.Some may need or want to study business English before they start their careers.Those who are already working have the opportunity to see what they can and cannot do effectively in English in their current job. A valuable skill to have in business is how to negotiate.You need to know what you want,as well as how to bargain an make concessions.Being able to deal with a conflict and knowing how to end negotiations can make a big difference to the outcome. Workplace English learning will encourage professional and efficient communication,which translates as good service to customers an business partners or suppliers,which can only be a positive for any business._IV.WritingSection ADirections:The following sentences are grammatically incorrect or incoherent.Improve them.Example:The captain,as well as the other players,was tired.Revision:The captain,as well as the other players,was tired.1. When dipped in mustard,Sam said the sausage was excellent.2. A Frenchman murdered two wives he didnt like their cooking.3. Annies 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 BDirections:Read the following paragraph carefully.Cross out two sentences that do not help to develop the controlling idea. Philip Randolph,the great African-American champion of 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 Kings unforgettable”I Have a Dream”speech.Section CDirections:Write a short essay with a clear central idea and effective development in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following situation and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.It is reported that many young people prefer to work rather than continue their education.They think a person without higher education could also get decent job.If you were faced with the choice between starting a job an continuing education,what would you do?Unit 2 Mistakes to SuccessText A Spilt milkExercisesI.Checking Your Compr