1、U2 Bridging cultures 词汇练习词汇练习一、单词拼写(一)1. Doctors warn that one may develop skin cancer if his skin_ (暴露) to the sunlight for too long time.2.Mr. Li is so _(有雄心的) that he wont lose heart in time of difficulty.3.His parents have some great_ (期望) for his future.4. Recently I bought an ancient Chinese v
2、ase, the price of which was very_ (合理的).5.The plan is designed to_ (激发) employees to work more efficiently.6.The author described the life of American working class with amazing_ (洞察力).7.My _（陈述) will clarify any questions that you might have.8. Before leaving, he wanted to know information about ar
3、rivals and _(离开) of the flights.9. Nowadays middle school students are encouraged to i_ themselves actively in voluntary activitieswhere they can gain experience for growth.10. Why have you suddenly changed your mind? Is money the real m_ behind the sudden change?11.You are lucky enough to be picked
4、 out from so many a_ for the job.12.What he said just now is really c_ (复杂的).I need some time to figure it out.13. If you believe you will do it, you will be more m_ （有动力的）.14.“I used to study in this university twenty years ago,and there were not many international students then, mytutor r _(回忆).15
5、. Take yourself out of your c_ (舒适) zone for a week, discover new personal qualities, and learn newskills.16. Building up a dream team is more c_ (复杂的) than simply hiring the best talent.17. _ (适应) to a new culture can be difficult. However, you need to step out of your comfort zone.Remember: When i
6、n Rome,do as the Romans do.18. As an outgoing girl, she was always ready to p_ . (参加) in the activities her college offered.19. Despite his poor living conditions,he remained actively e_(参与) in his scientific research.20. As a (成熟的) young man, he knows that he should study hard to get the q_(资格) for
7、 a doctor.(二)1.If I _ (回想) correctly, we met for the first time at Lucys wedding.2.However, I managed to overcome language difficulties, cultural differences and _ (思乡病).3.China looks forward to more exchanges and mutual learning with high-standard free trade _ (地区) inother parts of the world.4.If y
8、ou have to climb up, use a_(结实的) rope or ladder.5.The project would give scientists new _ (深入了解)into what is happening to the Earths atmosphere.6.Dividing a _ (复杂的) problem into smaller tasks may lead to easier solutions.7.Knowing the _ (小说等的情节背景) helps students to know the exact meaning of the stor
9、y.8.When we take an exam, it is important for us to _ (理解)the meaning of the question.(三)1 I am proud to be a co-founder of this important_(倡议).2.Generally speaking, participants in marathons should be above 14 years old and physically_ (成熟的).3.It was a _(合乎逻辑的) conclusion from the childs point of v
10、iew.4.I have been out of work for several months and have to live on a tight _ (预算).5.The 76 years since the foundation of the UN has seen _ (巨大的) progress in human society.6.Tom, _ (表现) yourself! Did you forget the school rules?7.One loses by pride and g_by modesty.8.But for the safety b_I wouldnt
11、be alive today.9.The voters are waiting for the o_of the election.(四)1. To save the _(费用), the number of daily guests is limited to less than 100.2.The exercises are designed to _(加强) your stomach muscles.3. She thanked me several times _(真诚地),which made me feel extremely proud.4. This article is cl
12、osely organized and presents its ideas in a clear, _（合乎逻辑的)way.5.Henderson _(回想起) that he first met Pollard during a business trip to Washington.6. We all have an _(期望) that we can be admitted to our own ideal universities.7. The article gives us a real i_ into the causes of the present economic cri
13、sis.8. I wish that you could g_ this chance to learn traditional Chinese culture further.9.As we all know, computers have brought d_ changes to the workplace.10. The children are _(成熟的) enough to make their own decision.11.It _(使沮丧) me to think that Ill probably still be doing exactly the same job i
14、n ten years time.12. Boys who worked I the community g_ competence and came to feel they were worthwhile membersof society.13.They agreed to c_ with Brazil on a programme to protect the rain forests.14.I spoke directly to the headmaster, asking him for support towards my_ (倡议).15.At present, it is i
15、mpossible to predict what the eventual o_ will be.二、选词填空(一)stick to,fall in love with;get familiar with;be keen on;comfort zone;pay attention to1.Officials should study new scientific knowledge and _global sci-tech trends.2.If a person is in the _ ,he wont work very hard for the best possible result
16、s.3.Many foreign tourists _ China the first time they pay a visit to it.4.President Xi Jinping has called for _the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics.5.When you are at a new school,first you should _the main buildings of the school.6.To tell the truth, I_ science fiction,so I
17、 often buy some books like The Time Machine.(二)cost an arm and a leg;as far as I know;as far as I am concerned;generally speaking12 _, life is short and we must achieve something during our life.2. _, American English is different from British English in pronunciation andspelling.3.Im sick of paying
18、 rent in this town because it _4. _,he will be away on business for three months.(三)participate in;speak up; feel at home; engage in; get involved in; adapt to; in comfort; speak of1.If you thought that wasnt fair, why didnt you _?2.Many more firms are_ the growth of demand on the world markets.3.He
19、_ a serious study of the problem yesterday.4._ power, we could use yours if you still have it.5.This will enable the audience to sit _ while watching the shows.6.I _ once, because I recognized familiar faces.7.He doesnt want to_ this dispute.8.The world will be different, and we will have to_ be pre
20、pared to the change.(四)adapt to,cost an arm and a leg,side with,generally speaking,as far as I concerned engage in,getinvolved in,feel at home,participate in,engage in1.Eating in the restaurants on this street will_2._ ,when a child learns to read, he usually begins from ABC.3. _,not only does outdo
21、or exercise get us close to nature but it also gives us relaxation from heavyschoolwork.4. Mary told us that she would _ us no matter what would happen.5. If you never _ people will not know what you are thinking about.6. The new laboratory gives students a chance to _ the creative process.7. When y
22、ou _ sports and athletes, a lot of racial barriers are broken down.8. It was the culture that made it hard for him to_ the new environment abroad.9. Entering the store, I was greeted by the greengrocer, whose greeting made me _10.My friend said that he was willing to _the voluntary activity.三、单句语法填空
23、(一)1. As an astronomer,you must have substantial _(qualify).2. The mechanic tries his best _ (qualify) himself to attain a mechanical qualification all the time.3. My assistant is _ (qualify) to decide who will enter our company.4. Those brilliant astronomers are qualified_(take) charge of all of th
24、ese telescopes.5. Tom is an _ (ambition) person,and he has an ambition (admit) into Peking University.6. I am ambitious a microscope because I am ambitious _ (observe) cells with it.7. The (adapt) to a new environment isnt so easy, but everyone should learn to adapt a different lifestyle.8. Cinderel
25、la led a _ (comfort) life once and for all.9. Marys cat slept on her knees (comfort). But its fur was flying everywhere, which made me _(comfort).10. Several astronomers participated the research of aerospace. Thanks to their _ (participate), ourresearch made great progress.11. Some outstanding assi
26、stants handled the plasma and (present) some proof. Later, they sent a lot of _(present) to the kind tutor on the New Years Day.12. We cant hear what you said. Can you speak _to express yourself?13. The president spoke up that he _ (participate) in the investigation about cholera last month.14. Sich
27、uan is home _ pandas. A baby panda will feel at home after its sent to Sichuan.15. One of my colleagues has engaged _ (he) in the presentation of proof in the court.16. All of us should_(engage) in the environmental protection.17. _ (engage) in the complex experiment, Mr. Smith usually has no time f
28、or relaxation.18. When Snow White was engaged _ the handsome prince, her step mother was also engaged_ her engagement ceremony.19. A messenger got involved_ the traffic accident.20. Tom and his friends involved_ (they) in the adaptation of a famous novel written by Mark Twine.21. The first time you
29、leave your home to a strange environment,you will feel_. But your _ willbe reduced once you get on well with others. (homesick / homesickness)22. Jacks tutor is a _ (motivate) lady, who often motivates him _ (get) involved in a variety ofsocial activities.23. A persons _ (motivate) is what something
30、 always motivates him or her to do things.24. What you said is _ (reason),and I subscribe to your opinion.25. His advise turned up beyond _ (expect).26. The applicant expected her advise _(defend) her family against being hurt by the bad eggs.27. There are a great number of _ (apply) in the firm,who
31、 are expecting to fill in the (apply) forms.28. Im writing to you to apply _ a job as a volunteer.29. John wants to apply_ his university to transform his major into astronomy.30. Every worker is supposed to apply his or her knowledge learned in the college _ the practical life.31. Two brilliant app
32、licants are applying (break) down the culture shock between two films.32. _(expose) to the sunshine for a long time will make your skin sun-burnt.33. _ (expose) to the sunshine for a long time, Kate got sun-burnt.34. Because Kate_ (expose) to the sunshine for a long time, she got sun-burnt.35. Once
33、a person is exposed _ the cholera germs, he must be in trouble.36. Our leader has a sharp insight, and his _ (depart) is a pity.(二)1.I had some difficulty at first_ (recall) why we were there.2.There will soon be a shortfall in supply of _(qualify) young people.3.Ill talk to them,but I wont feel_ (c
34、omfort) about it.4.We currently have six_ (tutor) available to help students.5.Baker _ (cite) two main arguments to support his theory at that time.6.They invited the world to participate _ an international exposition.7.Polish your_(presentation) and deliver them enthusiastically to the right market
35、.8.Believe that _(engage) in violence against the state is not immoral.9.He had been in two minds as whether_ (involve) himself in that business.10.The book described the_ (adapt) of desert species to the hot conditions.(三)1. Congratulations to you on your _(qualify) for the World Cup Football Champ
36、ionship!2. My brothers plans are very_ (ambition); he wants to master English and French before he is sixteen.3.Im going to ask each of you to make a short _(present) on what you saw.4.There is convincing evidence that skin cancer is linked to_ (expose) to the sun.5. If a student lacks the_ (motivat
37、e) to study, he will quickly become tired of studying.6.It is likely that our parents can understand us better and give us some_ (reason) advice.7. The advertisement for engineers in the local paper attracted many_ (apply).8. They had received no news of him since his _(depart) from the island.9. I_
38、 (firm) believe that it will be a success and we will enjoy ourselves.10. Theres no _(deny) that quicker action could have saved them.四、语法填空(一)Xie Lei said goodbye (1)_ her family and friends and chose (2) _year-longexchange programme in London. She wanted to learn about (3) _(globe) business and im
39、prove herEnglish.When she arrived in London during the first several (4) _(month), Xie Lei (5)_ (face)many difficulties. She had to learn how (6) _(use) public transport and get familiar with the Englishlanguage people speak there. She chose to live with a host family.(7)_ can help with her adaptati
40、on tothe new culture. Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic (8) _(require). Her tutor advised her toread lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own. She also found students need to generateideas,offer examples,apply concepts, and raise questions, as well (9) _give present
41、ations.By studying hard and (10)_ (get) involved in social activities, Xie Lei feels much more at home now. Manystrange things before appear normal to her now.参考答案一、单词拼写(一)1. is exposed 2.ambitious 3.expectations 4. reasonable 5.motivate6.insight 7.presentation 8.departures 9.involve 10.motivation11
42、.applicants plex 13.motivated 14.recalled plex 17. Adaptation 18.participate 19.engaged 20.mature; qualification(二)1.recall 2.homesickness 3.zones 4.firm 5.insight(s)plex 7.setting 8.grasp(三)1.initiative 2.mature 3.logical 4.budget 5.dramatic6.behave 7.gains 8.belt 9.outcome(四)l expense 2 strengthen
43、 3 sincerely 4 logical 5 recalled6 expectation 7 insight 8 grasp 9 dramatic 10 mature11 depresses 12 gained 13 cooperate 14 initiative 15 outcome二、选词填空(一)1.pay attention to fort zone 3.fall in love with4.sticking to 5.get familiar with 6.am keen on1.As far as I am concerned 2.Generally speaking3.cos
44、ts an arm and a leg 4.As far as I know(三)1. speak up 2.participating in 3.engaged in 4.Speaking of 5.in comfort6. felt at home 7.get involved in 8.adapt to(四)1 cost an arm and a leg 2 Generally speaking 3 As far as I am concerned4 side with 5 speak up 6 engage in7 get involved in 8 adapt to 9 feel a
45、t home10 participate in三、单句语法填空 (一)1. qualification 2.to qualify 3.qualified4.to take 5.ambitious to be admitted6. for to observe 7.adaptation to fortable fortably uncomfortable10.in participation 11.presented presents 12.up 13.had participated 14.to 15.himself16.be engaged 17.engaged 18.to in 19.in
46、 20.themselves21.homesick homesickness 22.motivated to get 23.motivation 24.reasonable25.expectation 26.to defend 27.applicants application 28.for 29.to30.to 31.to break 32.Being exposed 33.Exposed 34.was exposed 35.to 36.departure(二)l.recalling 2.qualified fortable 4.tutors 5. cited 6. in 7.presentations8.engaging 9.to involve 10.adaptation(三)l qualification 2 ambitious 3 presentation 4 exposure 5 motivation6 reasonable 7 applicants 8 departure 9 firmly 10 denying四、语法填空1 to 2 a 3 global 4 months 5 faced6 to use 7 who 8 requirements 9 as 10 getting
