Unit 2 七选五练习人教高中英语必修四.docx

1.Interruptions are one of the worst things to deal with while youre trying to get work done.1 ，there are several ways to handle things.Lets take a look at them now.2 .Tell the person youre sorry and explain that you have a million things to do and then ask if the two of you can talk at a different time.When people try to interrupt you，have set hours planned and let them know to come back during that time or that youll find them then.3 .It can help to eliminate(消除) future interruptions.When you need to talk to someone，dont do it in your own office.4 ，its much easier to excuse yourself to get back to your work than if you try to get someone out of your space even after explaining how busy you are.If you have a door to your office，make good use of it.5 .If someone knocks and its not an important matter，excuse yourself and let the person know youre busy so they can get the hint(暗示) that when the door is closed，youre not to be disturbed.AIf youre busy，dont feel bad about saying noBWhen you want to avoid interruptions at workCSet boundaries for yourself as far as your time goesDIf youre in the other persons office or in a public areaEIts important that you let them know when youll be availableFIt might seem unkind to cut people short when they interrupt youGLeave it open when youre available to talk and close it when youre not2.How to Stay Healthy at WorkWork­related health issues are all too common these days. Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy at work.Look after your body.If you work in an office environment, make sure that your chair is well­positioned so that your elbows are at right angles when your hands are on the desk.1 When using a computer, keep your screen at least 30 inches away from your face to avoid hurting your eyes, and take regular screen breaks by simply looking into the distance for 30 seconds or so.Avoid accidents.Accidents at work account for a large percentage of work­related health issues in the UK.Take appropriate steps to avoid accidents that could affect your ability to work. Health and safety producers can be a pain, but they exist for a reason. 2 . Use common sense where written instructions do not extend to real­life situations.Take a break.Whatever your profession is, a well­earned break will not only help to keep you healthy but also allow you to focus better when you return to work.3 .Maintain a healthy diet.4 Caffeine raises the blood pressure. This is a symptom which is associated with stress. Instead of snacking on chocolate biscuits, try dried fruit and nuts for a healthier solution.5 .The workplace is the favored breeding ground for communicable diseases, so make sure to maintain your workplace clean. Wash your hands regularly and clean any communal(公用的) tableware thoroughly after each use.ARelax your body.BStick to them to reduce risk.CTake regular breaks and eat healthily.DKeep your working surroundings tidy.EAvoid drinking lots of coffee to keep focused.FThis will help to reduce the risk of back problems.GStudies have shown that regular short breaks can be more effective.3.How Helping Others Benefits YouEveryone wants to lead a happy and fulfilling life，so its natural to want to put yourself and your health first! However，helping other people can also directly help you at the same time.Here are a few ways that helping others can benefit you：1Attract more back to youWhen you give，youre more likely to receive.You dont necessarily need to keep the receiving in mind when you decide to give，but nature may just take its course.1 Maybe youll come across some good fortune.2Bring you a good feelingIf you volunteer your time to help others，youre sharing your blessings with those less fortunate，which is a wonderful gift to give! Youll likely return home after volunteering with a smile on your face.2 .3Heighten self­esteemWhen you help others，you may be helping yourself to a heightened self­esteem.A positive result for your good deeds enables you to feel pride in your accomplishments.3 .44 .After youve done something nice，you may also find that your confidence increases.The fact that your helpful acts have turned out so positive might lead you to the confidence you need in your own life.5Be more positive about your own situationSometimes youll find that youre your own worst critic.You might accept the faults of others，but you may be less likely to accept your own.Helping others can help you to accept your own situation and your own faults.5 .Seek out opportunities，today，to help others.Youll be glad you did!AStrengthen confidenceBMake a differenceCIt may help you to start seeing everything in a more positive light.DMaybe a friend will unexpectedly return a favor.EIt also builds confidence in bigger and better things.FJust by completing a giving act，you receive positive feelings in your life.GIt makes you feel surprised to know that youve made a difference in the world.4.A survey conducted last week byChinaYouthDailyand Sina. com showed about 70 percent of 3,990 interviewees believe wealthy Chinese do not have a good reputation and are not worthy of respect.“Rich people on the mainland invest too little in charity and gain too much,”a student from Beijing Sports University said._1_They are a sense of social responsibility，self­discipline and a caring heart.The number of people who make at least $50,000 a year increases by 15 percent a year according to theChinaEconomicTimes._2_The question how the rich became rich was on the top of the list from the interviewees surveyed.A post­graduate student at Communication University of China said，“_3_”This opinion has been widely acknowledged by most interviewees._4_Many voters thought better of rich people from Hong Kong，Macao，Taiwan and Western countries，rather than the mainland.Hong Kong property tycoon(大亨)Li ka­shing was most highly regarded，followed by Bill Gates，mainland property tycoon Wang Shi and basketball player Yao Ming.A professor from Renmin University of China called on the heads of Chinese companies to think and intest in a long term way.“_5_”the professor added.AEven so，the survey also found wealthy people keeping the law，and having a senseof social responsibility and a caring heart，are respected.BSkilled communication is not the necessary quality for the rich to get socialrespect.CThe survey suggests the rich，to become popular and respected，need three things.DTheir social responsibility is not only in charity，but in being a tie connecting thecompany with the government and the public.EWhat's more，some wealthy people were found dishonest sometimes.FOur country now has 1.5 million rich people.GSome rich people are thought to have made their wealth through illegal means，such as bribery(行贿)5.I was having trouble with abully(恃强凌弱者)at school once when I was younger.One day I eventuallyconfided(吐露)my trouble to my grandmother.I told her that I was being bullied at school.She surprised me a little bit when she asked me what it was about._1_She said she knew what it was about.She said it was because I hadn't done anything wrong and was simply being me._2_ Why would I be bullied for not doing anything wrong?_3_I was sure that couldn't be right.We weren't very well off so I had second­hand clothes，simple shoes，etc.while the other person was always in the latest fashion and had new things.Then my grandmother explained that thejealousy(嫉妒)was not of material things but of what I carried insidemy“hidden gems”My grandmother said that the bully was jealous that I had so many wonderful gems hidden inside of me._4_When I was at school the next week，I had a whole different view of the bully.I think the pity must have shown in my eyes because the bullying stopped._5_And it is，I think，of great help to them when they are in such trouble.AI fought with him bravely following my grandmother's advice.BHearing that made me feel sorry for the bully.CThis is the message that children need to hear to increase their confidence.DI said that I really didn't know.EWhat the bully did was completely wrong.FI really didn't understand her.GShe said that the other person was jealous of me because of something he lacked.6.Mobile Phones: Hang Up or Keep talking?Millions of people are using mobile phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to haveone.1 .They found that the phones are more than a means of communication having a mobile phone shows thattheyre cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity (负面报道) of such ideas.2 .On the other hand, signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss.3 This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years.4 The answer is radiation. Hightech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about safety continues, it appears that its best to use mobile phones less often.5 Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says theyre bad for your health. So for now, its wise not to use your mobile phone too often.A. They will possibly affect their benefits.B. In many countries, mobile phones are very popular with young people.C. What do the doctors worry about?D. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?E. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for peoples health.F. He couldnt remember even simple tasks.G. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time.答案解析1.【答案】1.B2.A3.E4.D5.G2.【答案】1.F2.B3.G4.E5.D3.【答案】1.D2.F3.E4.A5.C4.【答案】1C 2F 3G 4A 5D5.【答案】1 2F 3G 4B 5C6.【答案】1B 2E 3F 4D 5G