2.As she repeated the same message over and over,she could hear the growing______in her voice,but she could do nothing to control it.
3.People are more alert,focused,and even_______after chewing gum,according to a study from Cardiff University in Wales.
4.Now,too frequently,style an technique seem to be______over powerful story telling in TV production.
5.The website allows people to______me directly about my editing and mentoring services. 6.It is so______that so many people feel moved to come out and express themselves. Section C
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word. 1.This medicine will help to set you_____your feet. 2.The old man has been struggling______illness.
3.He just walked______on his wife and family without saying a word. 4.I suggest that you tear up the composition and start______again. 5.They wondered how to fight_______at the terrorists. 6.What has brought_______the change in his attitude? III.Translation Sections A
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets. IV.Writing Section A
Directions:Rewrite the following by putting the short sentences into compound or complex sentences,or sentences with participial,prepositional,or other phrases.
Example:The dean issued a bulletin.It said the library would remain open on weekends. Revision:The dean issued a bulletin,which said the library would remain open on weekends. 1.Larry picked up a hitchhiker.The hitchhiker was trave11ing around the world. 2.The power line snapped.Jack was listening to the stereo.Linda was reading in bed.
3.I returned to school after a long illness.The math teacher gave me makeup work.The history teacher made me drop her course.
4.Jane wanted to attend the event.She had to work a double shift.Several of her coworkers called in sick.
5.My car does not start on col mornings.I think the battery needs to be replaced.I already had it recharged once.I don’t think charging it again would help. Section B
Directions:Renumber the sentences given below to arrange them in what you think is the best order.
1.You must first dare to dream,then from the dream comes a plan of action.
2.Walt Disney said”All our dreams can come true,if we have the courage to pursue them.” 3.Dreams are only dreams until they are put into action.
4.Though obstacles will arise an moments of fear and doubt may wish to discourage,a dream to succeed becomes a reality with persistence and determination.
5.For without action the dream will remain dormant and unfulfilled.
6.If you ask any famous entrepreneur how hey got where they are today,they would tell you by
being persistent.
7.The best thing about failure is that it becomes an ingredient in the end result of a fulfilled dream. 8.Their success was the direct result of many failings. Section C
Directions:Write a short essay with a clear central idea and effective development in about 150words.You should base your writing on the following situation and give consideration to the unity,coherence and variety of each paragraph.
Everyone has a lot of dreams.Some people want to be rich,dreaming of becoming millionaires overnight.Others want to be famous,dreaming of suddenly jumping to great fame.What’s your dream for the future in your life?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Unit 6 The value of Money
Text A Teaching Children to Spend Pocket Money Wisely Exercises
I.Checking Your Comprehension
Directions:Choose the best answer to each question from the information given in the passage. 1.The passage is mainly about______.
A).how to budget pocket money for kids B).how to help kids manage their pocket money C).how to prevent kids from overspending D).how to help kids form the habit of saving 2.What is termed as”food money”in the passage?
A).Wages obtained on a daily basis B).Money spent on everyday food.
C).Pocket money given on a daily basis. D).Money used to buy snacks and food. 3.Parents who earn a living on a daily basis may______. A).help their kids to form the habit of saving money B).enable their kids to handle large sums of money C).prevent their kids from spending every penny
D).prefer to allocate to their kids pocket money every day. 4.Giving pocket money on a daily basis may______. A).place heavy loads of responsibilities on kids B).overindulge kids in their desire for books. C).make kids unaware of the necessity of saving D).contribute to chi1dren’s poor eyesight
5.To spend money within your means,you should________. A).not borrow money from your siblings B).distinguish between needs and wants C).form a good habit of saving first D).resist all the temptation of buying. II.Building Your Vocabulary
Section A
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with the proper of the words given in the brackets.
1.It is improper to______________between pupils according to their family background. (different,differentiate)
2.He had been a strict father but was__________to his grandchildren.(indulge,indulgent) 3.We anticipate that we will meet a certain amount of_______to our plan.(resist,resistance) 4.Established musicians have a__________to guide an assist young musicians.(responsibility,responsible)
5.This article has analyzed the_______of crime psychology theoretically.(formation,form) 6.It’s very foolish of the commander to expose his men to____________risks.(unnecessary,necessary) Section B
Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. Constraint budget mentality principle Temptation scheme allocate monthly
1.That will place a strong______on job growth in those cyclical sectors. 2.They lack the power to raise funds of to _________spending.
3.The first_________here is to develop production and ensure supply. 4.It turns out that the_______is good both in theory an in practice.
5.The team leader must provide______reports on all the group’s activities and expenditures.
6.If you are asked what you would do in a certain situation,resist the________to answer before you’ve asked some questions of your own. Section C
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a proper word.
1.Attendance at the meeting was small,due partly_______the absence of teachers, 2.His health suffered from over-indulgence_______rich food and drink. 3.Kids should form the habit of saving money______a regular basis.
4.Heavy rain caused a severe car accident,resulting_______the death of two passengers. 5.As a result of recession,people have learned to live________their means.
6.________principle,the new software should make the accounting system a lot simpler. 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.
Basic grow invest ideally called Now that wasteful accumulated where direct
Money management can actually be broken down into a very simple practice that even a fourth grader can do in his young life.The_______step to being on your wealth path is knowing how much you really do need in your life and how you can_______he rest.If you are already working,arrange with your company to_______a predetermined amount of your payroll into a force savings fund and then you will learn to live with the rest._______, the amount that is left for you to work with is smaller,and this particular practice is actually______”learning to pay yourself first”－despite bills and other payab1es,you will come first.
The beauty of this money management practice to get you on the wealth path is that
you will be forced to cut your_______spending.You will learn to live with what you have and figure out the little avenues in your life______you can stop the finacia1 leaks.With this,you will find that you have extra money to invest with.______you have a sizeab1e amount,the next thing that you can do is to figure out where to put the extras that have______over time so you can generate money and make it______with very little effort from you.There are many things you can find to put your money in.
IV.Translation Section A
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.
1.To obtain objective findings,scientists____________________________________________(依据实验得出结论)。（on the basis of）
2.She’s such a self-disciplined person that__________________________________________(她从不沾酒)。（indulge in）
3.When he loses his temper,he__________________________________________________(对自己的行为不负责任)。（be responsible for）
4.The result of being employed proves that__________________________________________(我的从教经验对我有利)。（stand...in good stead）
5.Figures show that fifty percent of road accidents____________________________________(导致头部受伤)。（result in） Section B
Directions:Translate the following paragraph into Chinese.
Whether of not children are allowed to handle their own pocket money,parents and stepparents will surely be budgeting a certain amount of cash for their chi1dren’s everyday needs and wants.kids don’t need a great deal of money,but ideally,they should have enough so that they can learn to spend some and save some.Many parents help children to learn about the importance of spending by asking kids to separate their money into at least three potions.One is for immediate spending,one for short term savings(a car,college,etc.).In some families,they add a fourth category,which is for donating,teaching children the value and importance of helping those less fortunate.
V.Organizing Your Ideas
Directions:Put the following sentences in the proper order so that they make a complete paragraph.
1.For starters,if you aren’t reader,you should start with that. 2.You can also take courses and attend seminars.
3.These programs are taught by people who have spent decades figuring out how to make some aspect of their life work and now they are going to teach you how to do it.
4.Of course,you want to do some research before you invest in some of these seminars and make sure you’re not just paying for some sales presentation.
5.Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn so many different skills and gain knowledge that will help you in all areas of your life. 6.So what are some specific things you can do? VI.Reflecting on the Text
Text B The Importance of Money in Life 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.If you believe”money is the root of all evil”,you may encounter more difficulties on the way to financial success.
( )2.The author considers it as a fact that the universe is abundant and enough money is available around us.
( )3.The author gives many suggestions to children on how to spend money. ( )4.Abundance thinking has negative influence on the way you live.
( )5.According to the author,the root of all evil has nothing to do with the money itself.
( )6.People should have abundance thinking for the Law of Attraction functions well in people’s daily life. Section B
Directions:Complete the following sentences with the information given in the text. 1.With money you can move on to different countries have_______. 2.Abundance thinking and lack thinking are______.
3.The amount of money you have has nothing to do with character______. 4.A flow of money may be brought out by having______.
5.If you want to have a constant flow of money,you should be______both when you give and receive.
6.To become a financial success,you should change your current mindset to______ 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.People are looking forward to stores with an_______________of commodity supplies.(abundant,abundance) Section B
2.Young children usually have a_________soft object like a stuffed animal or a blanket.(favorite,favour)
3.Jack wanted to invite the beautiful girl out,but was______that she would refuse.(scare,scared) 4.A successful businessman made a small______in his wife’s name.(donation,donate)
5.The Great Sphinx in Egypt might have______had the face of a lion,a UK geologist claimed recently.(original,originally)
6.The country has been in a very poor_______state ever since the decline of its two major industries.(economic,economy) Section B
Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.