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1、Unit TwoUnit TwoOptimism and Positive ThinkingOptimism and Positive ThinkingEnhance Your Language AwarenessEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWords in Action Working with Words and ExpressionsWorking with Words and Expressions1.1.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in

2、this unit.Complete the following sentencesIn the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit.Complete the following sentenceswith them.Change the form where necessary.with them.Change the form where necessary.Answers:Answers:1)positivepositive2)startledstartled3)perspectiveperspect

3、ive4)hardenharden5)shapeshape6)addressaddress7)crisescrises8)cursecurse9)incredibleincredible10)converselyconversely11)issueissue12)responseresponse13)priorprior14)rarerare15)accomplishaccomplish2.2.In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you understand theirIn

4、the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit.Do you understand theirmeanings?Do you know how to use them in the proper context?Now check for yourself by doing themeanings?Do you know how to use them in the proper context?Now check for yourself by doing theblankblank-fillin

5、g exercise.Change the form where necessary.filling exercise.Change the form where necessary.Answers:Answers:1)get the hang ofget the hang of2)have lived throughhave lived through3)makes a differencemakes a difference4)have no ideahave no idea5)concerned withconcerned with6)slipped overslipped over7)

6、ran intoran into8)in reversein reverse9)mull overmull overIncreasing Your Word PowerIncreasing Your Word Power1.Decide whetherDecide whether“dodo”,“makemake”oror“taketake”is needed to complete each of the following sentences.is needed to complete each of the following sentences.Change the verb form

7、where necessary.Change the verb form where necessary.Answers:Answers:1)doesdoes2)makemake3)taketake4)dodo5)makemake6)TakeTake7)donedone8)takentaken9)makingmaking10)tooktook2.In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words or expressions in brackets.In each of the following sent

8、ences you are given two confusable words or expressions in brackets.Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank.You may consult a dictionary if necessary.Answers:Answers:1)concernedconcerned2)ConcerningConc

9、erning3)rejectreject4)declineddeclined5)unconsciousunconscious6)subconscioussubconscious7)formerformer8)precedingpreceding9)raiseraise10)riserise3.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B.You mayNow match each of the English word in Column A with its Chi

10、nese equivalent in Column B.You mayconsult a dictionary if necessary.consult a dictionary if necessary.Answers:Answers:1)d d2)j j3)k k4)a a5)b b6)h h7)c c8)f f9)l l10)e e11)g g12)i iGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1:Task 1:When it is used as a conjunction,When it is used as a conjunction,“a

11、sas”can meancan mean“whenwhen/whilewhile”,“thoughthough/althoughalthough”,“sincesince/becausebecause”,“in the wayin the way/manner tha manner that t”,etc.,and it can also be used in a comparative structure.Study,etc.,and it can also be used in a comparative structure.Studythe following sentences and

12、 explain the meaning ofthe following sentences and explain the meaning of“asas”in each sentence.in each sentence.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:1)in the way/manner thatin the way/manner that2)3)4)5)6)7)8)though/althoughthough/althoughwhenwhensincesinceused in a comparisonused in a compa

13、risonthoughthoughwhilewhilein the way thatin the way thatTask 2:Task 2:Complete the following sentences after the example by translating the Chinese into English,usingComplete the following sentences after the example by translating the Chinese into English,using“asas”as a relative pronoun.as a rela

14、tive pronoun.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:1)as you describe/have described/describedas you describe/have described/described2)as concern every one of usas concern every one of us3)As is well knownAs is well known4)As we all can seeAs we all can see5)as you show/as you have shown for y

15、our teacheras you show/as you have shown for your teacher6)As is reported/announced in todayAs is reported/announced in todays paperss papersClozeClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Complete the following passage with words chosen

16、from this unit.The initial letter of each is given.Answers:Answers:1)p perspectiveerspective2)d despairespair3)necessitynecessity4)p performerform5)C Converselyonversely6)prophecyprophecy7)w wherehere8)a as s9)a achievechieve10)recognizerecognize11)d dealtealtw withith12)a attitudettitude13)channels

17、channels14)c concernedoncernedTranslationTranslationTranslate the following sentences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Translate the following sentences into English,using the words and expressions given in brackets.Answers for reference:Answers for reference:1)Only tho

18、se who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this./The only people who canfully appreciate this are those who have lived through a similar experience.2)Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/are formed and interact(with oneanother).3)Those who

19、 have got the hang of Rubik s Cube(Magic Cube)can return each face to consisting of one colour inno time.4)The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for the company.5)The war,although successful in military terms,left the economy almost in ruins.6)He decided to

20、 channel his energies into something useful,instead of being glued to/sitting in front ofthe TV set all day long.7)Theres a difference between strength and courage.It takes strength to survive.It takes courage to live.8)She was by nature a very affectionate person,always ready to give a helping hand

21、 to others.Theme-Related WritingTheme-Related WritingDo either of the following two writing tasks.You may draw on some useful ideas and expressions from aDo either of the following two writing tasks.You may draw on some useful ideas and expressions from avariety of sources,such as the two texts in t

22、his unit or the Internet.variety of sources,such as the two texts in this unit or the Internet.1)Having read the two passages in this unit,you may have come to a better understanding of life and thetimes when pessimistic and optimistic thoughts take turns to affect your behaviour.Write a letter ofen

23、couragement(of about 150 words)to one of your high school friends who failed in the college entranceexamination.Tell him or her about your new understanding of the need to remain optimistic.2)The writers of the two texts in this unit convey to us the message that we need to look at the positive side

24、 ofanything that comes to us and that we need to take an optimistic and positive attitude toward life.Write anessay(of about 150 words)to share your ideas with your classmates.The following hints may be of somehelp:a.What is meant by“thinking positively”?b.What is the connection between success and

25、optimism?c.How can we keep an optimistic and positive attitude?Sample Letter for Task 1:Sample Letter for Task 1:Dear Weihua,I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination.Ive just read anarticle about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our

26、behaviour and Im now sending you acopy,hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.Naturally,failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing,yet if you continue to dwell onthe past,you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the

27、 future.Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks.We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things wehave to deal with.Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces.Good things do come true if we picturethem often.Please do have confidence in your potential.Just work hard and

28、prepare for another chance.You will make it.Yours,Janet(152 words)Sample Essay for Task 2:Sample Essay for Task 2:Thinking positively means allowing your mind to be filled with optimistic feelings,and always hoping forthe best though still aware of the difficulties that might be involved.The human m

29、ind is powerful;thoughts of optimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy.Though it might seem impossible to some,positive thinking and success actually have a cause-and-resultrelationship.The reason is that a person with positive thinking will always broadcast goodwill and confidenceand

30、that kind of radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody.Gradually,peoples attitude will shift towards more trust and respect.This not only opens up moreopportunities for the individual,but it also feeds back emotionally,and the cycle continues.Though the shaping of a positive or negative perso

31、nality often happens subconsciously,it is possible tocontrol such processes consciously.A person can try visualizing favourable situations,whether it isremembering a contest won as a child or imagining getting that job offer so long sought after.Over timecircumstances will change accordingly.(169 words)