For example,words of extreme praise can do(34)______for the injured ego (自我)of a child or spouse.Sometimes it’s helpful to give words to what is usually left unspoken.”I appreciate what you did for me.I’m happy that you’re with me.”Simple,direct and heart-self words of(35)______,appreciation and gratitude often go unsaid,when they could be a handy means of healing.Words hurt and words heal. Every day(36)______opportunities to say words of encouragement and recognition.No matter how strong or(37)______we are,we all need such words.But often they may seem unnecessary.My rule is:if the thought occurs to me to say something supportive,I say it.You can never speak too often in praise and appreciation.You can also receive that praise,when it comes,gracefully－with words.”Thank you for saying that.I need to hear that.” A friend of our family,an intelligent,progressive Catholic priest,(38)______praises our children to the skies.He is very extreme in his language,and we(39)______his friendship.We don’t need realism and moderation(适度)from such a friend.
Everywhere today,marriage partners and children are in distress.I have no(40)______that one simple solution would be to offer them words of support.When used with care,language can be therapeutic.Even,and maybe especially,when a person is being difficult and aggressive,words of understanding and affirmation,realistic and felt,can often help.
A.wonders E.always I.already B.Doubt F.successful J.treasure C.Come G.careful K.praise D.Begins H.single L.offers 第六部分：完形补文
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Careful Use of Words
Words are powerful and can be very(0)damaging(damage)when used carelessly.They have the power to evoke potent emotions and they can help inspire,(41)_______(courage)and motivate people.They can transform the world that we live in and in a crisis they can be your strongest ally or your most damaging opponent.
One should always be very(42)______(care)when using words,but this is especially so in the midst of a crisis.Who can forget when,during the middle of the largest oil spill in US history,the Chief Executive of BP,Tony Hayward,said”I’d like my life back”?When a crisis breaks,a company needs to be(43)______(particular)careful in framing its response.While attempting to assert control it also needs to be aware of the (44)______(implicate)of the response and what it may mean in the future.Framed properly,a(45)______(train)spokesperson can use their language to calm nerves during a very anxious time and can give the public an(46)_________(impress)that the company is in control and working hard to resolve the crisis.
The language in all crisis(47)____________(communicate)materials should be carefully managed and reviewed.Have all professional expressions and academic langu
age been removed and adapted?The language should be simple and self-explanatory.Are the communication materials(48)_________(respect)of all audiences including stakeholders,employees,media and the general public?Are words the best method to explain what happened?It may be useful to have a graphic(49)________(design)/photographer available to allow you to communicate clearly what happened in a simple and(50)_________(logic)way.Can your press release be converted into 140characters or less for Twitter?It’s unlikely prepare alternative strategies to allow you to engage via social channels.
A serious crisis can destroy companies and/or individuals.However,proper preparation combined with an appropriate response can actually help improve the reputation of both.Language is a powerful weapon and should be treated as such in all communications. 第七部分：短文写作
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Congratulations!
We’re glad to announce that you’ve won the first place in the English Speech Contest.
Tomorrow afternoon we’re going to hold a press conference for you.
Please be prepared for everything that might be asked by the reporters concerning your success in English learning.
It would be best if you listed possible questions and proper responses.
Unit 5 Keeping Your Dreams Alive Text A Life Is Difficult Exercises
I.Checking Your Comprehension
Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.The author believes that the statement that life is difficult______. A).is the greatest truth in the world B).is never known to people C).is not as true as before
D).is fully understood by few people 2.According to the author,life is______. A).a series of problems B).a heavy load of burden C).a series of truths
D).a unique kind of affliction
3.Solving all life’s problems requires______.
A).no moaning B).some discipline C).total discipline D).all tools 4.Problems evoke in us the following feelings except_____.
A).embarrassment B).regret C).pain D).anxiety 5.The author suggests that problems______the growth of the human spirit.
A).stop B).discourage C).encourage D).slow down II.Building Your Vocabulary
Section A
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.
1.Angela wished she could think of some words of_______for her friend,but her mind was a complete blank.(wise,wisdom)
2.She has been_______ignoring him all day.(deliberate,deliberately) 3.Waiting for exam results is a time of great______.(anxiety,anxious) 4.There is a general______that things will soon get better.(belief,believe) 5.He looked distinctly______when the subject was mentioned.(comfortable)
6.Is there a French word that is the exact_______of the English word”home”?(equal,equivalent) Section B
Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Distinguish instruct equal conflict Anxiety guilt physical confront 1.She is a(n)_________novelist and philosopher. 2.He gives her regular__________in mathematics. 3.This achievement is unlikely ever to be__________.
4.The violence was the result of political and ethnic_________. 5.We have all been_______of selfishness at some time in our lives. 6.I’m very__________about the speech contest. Section C
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.A series________accidents disordered the shop. 2.She is always moaning________her bad memory.
3.Many beautiful fish are fast disappearing because_________the severe pollution. 4.We should distinguish________right and wrong.
5.A difficult situation can call_________a person’s best qualities. 6.He is courageous as well_______strong. III.Bridging the Gap
Directions:Fill in the blanks with a word or a phrase that best completes the passage.You may choose a suitable one from the list given.
Than inner focus on but fit
The middle satisfy thinking of sense challenged
The purpose of life is to_________the soul,and though acknowledging your accomplishments can help in this effort,it cannot take you the full distance.The only thing that can satisfy your soul is an answer to the question,who am I?You are an individualized expression of life,of greater consequence and magnitude______anything you will ever accomplish.
When we______the fact that we are enough now,the beginning,______and the end journey－whether it’s finding a mate or getting a better job－is filled with a______of well-being.We may complete an experience and even be thrilled by the outcome,______we know that we are no more complete than when we started out. You see,we are either enough right now or we’re not;and if we are,then we’re______,by our enoughness to live that way
The problem is,most of us don’t listen to the______voice that says,”You’re
enough because you exist.”We ignore it because being enough doesn’t______the image we have of ourselves.We have spent so much time______ourselves as not being enough that enoughness seems very far away.We may have a sense of being surrounded by the Life Force,but we forget that the Life Force is also within us.And if the Life Force is within us,We are enough. IV.Translation Section A
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.
1.The shopping centre___________________________________(已经引起了当地居民的愤怒反应)。（call forth）
2.________________________________________________(一连串的意外事件)disordered the shop.(a series of)
3.The game was cancelled________________________________________(因为下雨)。(because of)
4.She________________________________________________(既是有天分的音乐家，同时又是位摄影师)。（as well as）
5.It’s important to_____________________________________________(把现实与虚构区分开来)。（distinguish） Section B
Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.
Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air.You name them－work,family,health,friends and you are keeping all of these in the air.You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball.If you drop it,it will bounce back.But the other four balls－family,health,friends and spirit－are made of glass,and it you drop one of these,they will be irrevocably scuffed,marked,nicked,damaged or even shattered.They will never be the same.You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.
V.Organizing Your Ideas
Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.
1.One day while walking through the woods the nice old man found a cocoon of a butterfly.He took it home.
2.Once upon a time in a land far away,there was a wonderful old man who loved everything:animals,spiders,insects,etc.
3.A few days later,a small opening appeared;he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.
4.Then the man decided to help the butterfly,so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.The butterfly then emerged easily.
5.Then it seemed to stop making any progress.It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther.
6.But it never was able to fly. VI.Reflecting on the Text
Life is like a journey.It is full of ups and downs.And most of the time life is difficult.Along
life’s journey people embrace difficulties in their own ways.Some accept and face them bravely,and in consequence they may grow mature out of pains and frustrations in solving problems.Some just sit back complaining about their misfortune and their life’s journey may stick there.To which kind of group do you belong?What will you do when confronted with problems and difficulties?What do you think of the problems and difficulties in your life?Give reasons and examples to support yourself. Text B Begin Again Exercises
I.Checking Your Comprehension Section A
Directions:Read the following statements and mark Y (for Yes)if the statement agrees with the information given in the text;N(for No)if the statement contradicts the information given in the text;NG(for Not Given)if the information is not given in the text.
( )1.More and more friends of the author are facing some seemingly insurmountable challenges in their lives.
( )2.It is desperation that causes the author’s friends to turn to him for advice. ( )3.It is very easy to offer words of hope to people who feel hopeless. ( )4.The author felt very empty when offered some cheerful words.
( )5.All life challenges bring about an ending－and the chance for beginning.
( )6.”Begin again”is the most important advice to a person in difficulties. Section B
Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.All too many people have______or are battling cancer.
2.Being thought of as______,the author has even more people contacting him. 3.In the darkest hours of one’s life,those encouraging words would seem______.
4.Even those who were quick to quote the Bible to me found me quite______at the time. 5.A______does not mean you are through loving or being loved. 6.A life-threatening disease does not mean______. II.Building Your Vocabulary Section A
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the correct choice of the words given in the brackets.
1.You’d better not let your______run away with you.(imagine,imagination) 2.Don’t ever______me again or I will seek ultimate justice.(Threat,threaten) 3.He is seriously ill and unlikely to______.(recover,recovery) 4.We’re trying to______him with confidence.(inspire,inspiration)
5.The book provides______information on recent trends.(value,valuable)
6.The writer illustrates his point by______from a number of sources.(quote,quotation) Section B
Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Challenge inspire value contact Desperate cheerful uncaring battle
1.One of the most_______aspects of coping with illness is the unpredictable nature of many conditions and the uncertainty.