1、Unit 1 Face valuesStarting out一、单词拼写1.The theatre managed to b its audiences by cutting ticket prices.2.You were suffering from a period of o depression after losing your job.3.He p to his family that everything was fine.4.If thats all the thanks I get,I wont (苦恼) in future!5.Theres always been a (模
2、式化的思想)about successful businessmen.6.They refused to (承认) that they were defeated.二、短语填空play a part in,leave an impression on,a lack of,a desire for,tend to,in terms of1. experience,she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed.2.There is people wanting to start up new busine
3、sses.3.You might be driven by a fear of failure quite as much as success.4.In our culture webe shy at talking about our talents and skills.5.The books you read as a child can the job you have later in life.6.A good self-introduction can people.三、阅读理解Many of us mistakenly believe that its wrong to th
4、ink we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self-criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people. How can we bel
5、ieve that others could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed (有缺陷的)?If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesnt like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy. Perhaps you and that person are simply
6、a mismatch for each other at this particular time.Dont take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. For all the factors that might cause one person to r
7、eject you, there are at least many factors that will work in your favor when you are getting on with someone else.You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who dont mind your extra pounds. You may drive a
8、 shabby car, but you might be a great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, so the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is lo
9、oking for physical beauty in their friends. You can decide to feel inferior (低等的) because you dont have much money and you dont drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you dont have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious abo
10、ut whether everyone is after your money and that nobody really likes you as a person.The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe its the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.1.According to the author plays an important role in making friends.A.admitting your shor
11、tcomingsB.self-criticismC.modestyD.confidence2.If you are not liked by a person, .A.you should find the reason in yourselfB.youd better talk with the person face to faceC.you may not be the one to blameD.you and that person misunderstand each other3.We can learn from the third paragraph that .A.your
12、 good qualities may turn out to be your flawsB.your weaknesses may also be your strengths in some wayC.your negative qualities cause a person to reject youD.youll have few friends if your flaws are bigger than your good qualities4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?A.It is import
13、ant to lose weight.B.It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.C.Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance.D.If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty.四、读后续写A few years ago,I took a part-time holiday-season job in a video store at the local shoppi
14、ng mall.From inside the store,I began to see the people rushing by outside.Then an elderly woman caught my eye.Although slow and unsure of steps,she moved with deliberation (从容),and there was no hesitation in her gestures.The elderly woman came into the store along with a younger woman who I guessed
15、 was her daughter.The daughter was clearly impatient,rolling her eyes,huffing and sighing,checking her watch every few seconds.The older woman then separated from the younger one and began to tick through the DVDs on the nearest shelf,obviously expecting someone else to help.After the slightest hesi
16、tation,I walked over and asked if I could help her find something.The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title scrawled (乱涂乱画的) on a piece of paper.It was a bit unclear to make out.Clearly a person looking for it knew a little about movies,about quality.Rather than rushing off to locate the DVD f
17、or the woman,I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it.Looking back,I think I wanted to enjoy her company for a moment.Something about her deliberate movements reminded me of my own mother,whod passed away the previous Christmas.As we walked along the back of the store,
18、I introduced her to the different sections:old television shows,action movies,cartoons,science fiction.The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation.We found the movie,and I complimented her on her choice.She smiled and told me it was one shed enjoyed when she was her daughte
19、rs age and that she hoped she would enjoy it as much as she had.Maybe,she said with a hint of wistfulness(一丝渴望) that her daughter could enjoy it with her own young children.Then,when the older womans turn in line came,she paid in cash,counting out the dollars and coins with the same sureness shed di
20、splayed earlier.注意:续写的词数应为150左右。As the cashier put the DVD into a plastic bag,I walked over to the younger woman.The elderly woman moved with her deliberate slowness back to her daughter.一、单词拼写1.boost2.obsessive3.pretended4.bother5.stereotype6.acknowledge二、短语填空1.In terms of2.a lack of3.a desire for4
21、.tend to5.play a part in6.leave an impression on三、阅读理解1.D 根据第一段内容可知,一味地关注自己的缺点会阻碍我们与他人交朋友。如果我们相信我们的内心世界有缺陷,那么我们怎么能相信别人会喜欢我们呢?由此推测,自信在交朋友中起重要作用。故选D项。2.C根据第二段的“If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you.”可知,如果有人看起来不喜欢你,那讨厌的原因可能与你无关。即一个人不喜欢你
22、可能不是你的错,你不应该为此受到责备。C. you may not be the one to blame(你可能不是应受责备的人)符合以上说法,故选C项。3.B 根据第三段内容可知,事实上,一些你认为是缺陷的品质可能对其他人是不可抗拒的。由此推测,你的弱点也许是你的长处。B. your weaknesses may also be your strengths in some way(你的弱点可能在某种程度上是你的长处)符合以上说法,故选B项。4.C根据倒数第二段的“If you are worriedin their friends.”可知,如果你担心自己不够漂亮,不能吸引朋友,那么请记住
23、,并不是每个人都在找朋友的外表美。由此推测,作者认为内在品质比外表更重要。C. Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance. (内在的品质比外表更重要。)符合以上说法,故选C项。四、读后续写As the cashier put the DVD into a plastic bag,I walked over to the younger woman.“Is that your mom?” I asked,halfway expecting her to tell me it was none of my busines
24、s.But she rolled her eyes and said,“Yeah.” I smiled to show her I wasnt criticizing.“Cherish her,” I said.And then I answered her curious expression by saying,“When shes gone,its the little moments like this that will come back to you.” It was true.I still missed my mother and remembered the moments
25、 when I was so impatient as to make her life miserable.The elderly woman moved with her deliberate slowness back to her daughter.Together they made their way toward the exit of the video store.They stood there for a moment,side by side,waiting for the rushing holiday current and for their place in it.Then the daughter glanced over and momentarily regarded her mother.And slowly,almost reluctantly,she placed her arm with apparently unaccustomed affection around her mothers shoulders and gently guided her back into the crowd.第13页(共13页)