1、Unit 11Conflict and CompromiseLesson 1Living in a Community【基础知识过关】.单词拼写1I cant _ (打扰) him with my little affairs.2In some experts opinion, living conditions on the Mars are very hard to _ (忍受)3The _ (遥远的) desert area is accessible only by helicopter.4They have called for an end to _ (暴力)5One should
2、 never make public _ (财产) ones private possession.6I _ (回忆) the way they had been dancing together.7He had crept up on his _ (无提防之心的) victim from behind.8Whether you _ (投票) for or against the plan doesnt seem to matter very much.9The pottery was _ (打包) in boxes and shipped to the US.10The government
3、 have issued a _ (警告) to the citizens that the fish may not be fit to eat.单句语法填空1They are _ (prejudice) against older applicants.2It was the most _ (violence) film that I have ever seen.3He complained _ (bitter) that he had been unfairly treated.4They had received no news of him since his _ (depart)
4、 from the island.5Nobody can tolerate _ (cheat), and thats why he has no friend.6I dont know if Shallys coming. I didnt bother _ (ask)7Id like to make a _ (complain) about the noise.8The views are _ (literal) breathtaking.语法专练(用适当的情态动词或者所给动词的正确形式填空)1I _ come to the party with you, but I am not sure.
5、2It is strange that such a gentleman _ be so rude to a lady.3Tom comes from Australia; he _ speak English very well.4Sorry, Mum! I failed the job interview again.Oh, its too bad. You _ (make) full preparations.5You _ be Tom. You havent changed a bit after these years.6When I was young, I _ often go
6、swimming in the river.7I _ (worry) before I came to my new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.8Just be patient. You _ expect the world to change so soon.9May I take this book out of the reading room?No, you _.10Will you read me a story, Mummy?OK. You _ have one if you go to bed a
7、s soon as possible.【能力提升训练】.阅读AMom and I were putting the finishing touches to dinner, and my little niece Jessica came in to set the table. Instead of going to the dish cabinet, she went to the pantry where there was a stack of old, mismatched dinner plates on the bottom shelf.When she had set all
8、six plates, she stood back and sighed, “Oh, Grandma, your plates are so beautiful. Ours are all alike！” We had a good laugh about her innocent remark, but as I think back to all those years ago, I believe she was right. Those plates were beautiful.Mom worked for the local Council on Aging as a house
9、keeper. She did many of the little things that allowed elderly people to stay in their own homes. Most of her clients got Meals on Wheels, a service in the 1970s. They received a hot lunch and a cold snack to have later in the evening. This is really not very much food. Every evening Mom would make
10、togo meals on these mismatched plates covered with aluminum foil, and then deliver them to the people who she knew didnt get enough to eat.It was about ten years before microwave ovens became common, so it was important that the food be on a plate that could be reheated in a regular oven. Instead of
11、 a cold sandwich and macaroni salad, Moms clients dined on Beef Manhattans, panfried chicken or meatloaf, along with veggies and a piece of pie or cake. Mom and Dad did this even after Mom left her job, and Mom continued after Dads death until all her former clients had either passed away or moved o
12、ut.When I was cleaning out Moms house after her death, I kept one as a souvenir (纪念品). That plate is a sweet reminder of the lessons of generosity and caring for ones neighbors that were modeled for me by my parents.1Why did the author think those plates beautiful?AThey were not all alike.BThey were
13、 little Jessicas pride.CThey were collected from different places.DThey were symbols of the parents kindness.2What did the authors mother do to earn a living in the 1970s?ABe a housewife. BRun Meals on Wheels.CDeliver food to houses.DDo housework for the old.3Why did the authors mother make togo mea
14、ls?AIt was her job.BShe was good at cooking.CShe wanted to help beyond her duty.DHer family didnt have enough to eat.4What is the best title for the text?APlates of Sympathy BA Precious SouvenirCServices for the Senior DA Kindhearted MotherBEver called a movie theatre to find out showtime? Or called
15、 a customer service centre for help? Chances are you didnt speak to a human being. You probably gave commands to an Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) system. These types of systems are efficient moneysaving tools that allow companies to address many customers concerns with minimum human interventio
16、n.The technology for such a system has advanced greatly since its appearance in the 1950s. One significant recent achievement is the launch of virtual personal assistants (VPAs) on mobile phones. The most wellknown of these is Apples iPhone VPA, Siri. If you tell Siri that you want to schedule lunch
17、 with a friend, “she” can set the appointment on your phone in seconds. The VPA can also hold a basic “conversation” with a sense of humour. However, it can only be set off when the human user speaks certain key phrases or words.While the potential for communication between a human and a machine may
18、 seem exciting, this possibility concerns some people. Some experts worry about peoples attachment to these machines and fear that the art of successful humantohuman conversation will be undeveloped in younger generations. They worry that people wont be able to display the right emotion or tone in c
19、onversations because they havent been practising those skills. Others fear that machines will take over the functions that were traditionally performed by humans, such as customer service.Another concern often associated with the development of new technology is the invasion of privacy. When people
20、use certain speech recognition applications, they leave behind an audio track of their speech. When you ask a VPA for directions, your speech is often sent to a remote server and saved for processing. This digital information may lead to data mining, or the collection of large quantities of personal
21、 data.For now, however, the continuing evolution of ASR software is thrilling. Asking for and acquiring information from an automated source has never been easier. Leading companies in the speech recognition world will make human communication with machines as seamless as possiblein other words, jus
22、t like communicating with another human.5What can we say about Apples Siri?AIts a helpful VPA. BIt first appeared in the 1950s.CIts the most advanced ASR system. DIt has the same sense of humour as humans.6What are Paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about?AThe broad definition of ASR. BPotential problems of
23、ASR.CThe fast development of ASR. DMovements against using ASR.7What is the authors attitude towards the future of ASR?AWorried. BDoubtful.CHopeful. DIndifferent.8What is the best title for the text?ATalking to Technology BThe Application of SiriCThe Art of Conversation DVPAs on Mobile PhonesCTellin
24、g someone they are not hired is never an easy job, but all hiring managers will face this difficult situation many times in their careers. While everyone fears denials on some level, it is important to understand that not everyone will fit in with every job. Further, there are times when the applica
25、nt quality will be so great, a decision to reject an applicant may not stand for that applicants abilities but the overall quality of the field.There are a number of methods that can be used to get the message across that a person is not hired. In many cases, especially for those who have never been
26、 called for an interview, a simple form letter may be sufficient. In other cases, where someone may have been called for an interview, a phone call or letter could be chosen to deliver the message that they were not hired. In cases where there may be an ongoing relationship with the person not hired
27、, it may be best to break the news in person, though this has the obvious potential of being more uncomfortable. Above all, it is best to always be honest with those who didnt get the job. Lying is never acceptable.Generally, it is not a good idea to tell someone specific reasons why they are not hi
28、red for a job. This can only lead to resentment (怨恨) and regret. However, there may be specific times when this could be a good idea. For example, if an applicant is promising and the hiring manager believes another position will be opening up that suits the applicants skills, this could be a way to
29、 let that person know they may soon have another opportunity.In all cases, even if you feel someone has cheated to obtain an interview, never behave in a way which shows you are superior to them. This is unprofessional and reflects very poorly not only on the hiring manager, but on the organization
30、as a whole.9Why are some applicants refused according to Paragraph 1?AThey are interested in other fields.BThey arent qualified for the position.CThey are afraid of making decisions.DThey lack the courage to face failures.10How may a notinterviewed applicant be informed of the rejection?ABy receivin
31、g a formal phone call.BBy getting a simple form letter.CBy checking a message online.DBy attending a personal meeting.11In what case will applicants be told exactly why they are not hired?AThey regret applying for the job.BThey demand specific explanations.CThey may be capable of another post.DThey
32、have submitted false information.12What can be inferred about the position of hiring managers?AIt calls for professional skills.BIt attracts the applicants most.CIt doesnt allow for any mistake.DIt requires honesty and ambition.七选五Every boy and every girl expects their parents to give them more pock
33、et money. _1_ One main purpose is to let kids learn how to manage their own money. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get weekly pocket money. _2_First of all, children are expect
34、ed to make a choice between spending and saving. Then parents should make the children understand what is expected to pay for with the money. At first, some young children may spend all of the money soon after they receive it. _3_ By doing so, these children will learn that spending must be done wit
35、h a budget.In order to encourage their children to do some housework, some parents give pocket money if the children help around the home. _4_ They believe helping at home is a normal part of family life.Pocket money can give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with the mone
36、y. _5_ They can spend it by buying things they want. They can save it for future use. Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice. Saving can also open the door to future saving and investing for children.AOthers get monthly pocket money.BThey can spend it by giving it to a
37、good cause.CWhy do their parents just give them a certain amount?DSome children are not good at managing their pocket money.ELearning how to get money is very important for every child.FSome experts think it not wise to pay the children for doing that.GParents are usually advised not to offer more m
38、oney until the right time.完形填空One morning in early fall, I spotted a pair of wild geese on our pond. The beautiful sight caught me by _1_， because we had never seen geese there before. I wondered where they came from and why theyd _2_ our pond. As the days passed, I couldnt _3_ getting a closer look
39、 and started talking to the geese. They craned their necks and raised their heads _4_ but seemed to realize I was a friend and not an enemy. I felt _5_ we were bonding.One day as they were feeding in the grass near the driveway, I discovered the reason for their _6_the male had a broken left wing. H
40、e was _7_ to fly, and his lifelong mate didnt leave him behind. I marveled at the _8_ between them.I asked a wildlife biologist friend what I should do. He explained that sometime a broken wing will heal by itself and suggested letting _9_ take its course._10_ the first day of November, I was workin
41、g in the vicinity (在附近) of the geese with my tractor. I caught some _11_ from the corner of my eye.Both geese were running toward the pond, wings beating _12_. The geese gained enough altitude to clear a neighbors house, then _13_ back toward me, flying no more than 50 feet over my head as if to say
42、 goodbye. Then they were out of sight.I grew _14_ them during their stay at our pond, and I miss them. Ill never forget their _15_ to each other. We could all learn a lesson or two from this pair.1A.anger BsurpriseCterror Dsorrow2A.cleared BdestroyedCchosen Ddisturbed3A.resist BimagineCescape Dadmit
43、4A.naturally BhappilyCsadly Dcautiously5A.whether Beven ifChow Das though6A.absence BdelayCvisit Ddeparture7A.unable BcuriousCeager Dafraid8A.bond BquarrelCconflict Dcompetition9A.chance BnatureCfate Dknowledge10A.For BDuringCOn DTo11A.atmosphere BdivisionCresponse Dmovement12A.wildly BoccasionallyC
44、slowly Daimlessly13A.floated BcircledCslid Dskipped14A.angry with Bfond ofCtired of Dgrateful to15A.sympathy BobjectionCadjustment Ddevotion.语法填空Wasting food has become a big problem in the developed countries. While some people there throw away unwanted food, people in other 1._ (part) of the world
45、 face food shortages. Its an 2._ (astonish) fact that a third of the worlds food is wasted each year, which is enough 3._ (feed) a billion hungry people. Most of the wasted food 4._ (bury) in the landfill sites. 5._ (lucky), this causes greenhouse gases which eventually lead to global warming and climate change. In Denmark, a woman called Selina Juul has been working hard
