Section IⅢ Using Language,Assessing Your Progress Video Time 一、单词拼写 1.If you give p to something or someone,you treat them as more important than anything or anyone else. 答案priority 2.One will fall behind the times if one does not a new knowledge. 答案acquire 3.Ac is a long,narrow stretch of water that has been made for boats to travel along 答案anal 4.Ad is a large area of land,usually in a hot region,where there is almost no water,rain,trees,or plants. 答案desert 5.w is the hair that grows on sheep and on some other animals. 答案Wool 6.We can f some of these pieces of cold meat for our lunch 答案y 7.He was afforded a c upon completion of his course of study 答案certificate 8.These poor animals have nothing to do all day but running around their c 答案cages 二、选词填空 attend to,apply for,take on,come true,make sure,in debt,draw near,take up 1.Have you _that you have brought everything you need? 答案made sure 2.I have new challenges that have changed my life 答案taken on 3.The children didn't know what to do with themselves as New Year's Day 答案drew near 4.I know how busy you must be and naturally I wouldn't want to too much of your time 答案take up 5.This company was several million yuan and went bankrupt 答案in debt 6.The application must be made within twenty-four hours,or it will not be 答案attended to 7.I believe in myself.I'm sure I can make my dream 答案come true 8.They had entered the country and had permanent residence. 答案applied for 三、阅读理解 There are as many kinds of careers as there are people.They vary greatly in the type of work involved and in the way they influence a person's life.The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways.By making wise decisions concerning your career,you can help yourself build the life you want.To do that,you need as much information as possible.The more you know about yourself,the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career
Section Ⅲ Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time 一、单词拼写 1.If you give p to something or someone,you treat them as more important than anything or anyone else. 答案 priority 2.One will fall behind the times if one does not a new knowledge. 答案 acquire 3.A c is a long,narrow stretch of water that has been made for boats to travel along. 答案 canal 4.A d is a large area of land,usually in a hot region,where there is almost no water,rain,trees,or plants. 答案 desert 5.W is the hair that grows on sheep and on some other animals. 答案 Wool 6.We can f some of these pieces of cold meat for our lunch. 答案 fry 7.He was afforded a c upon completion of his course of study. 答案 certificate 8.These poor animals have nothing to do all day but running around their c . 答案 cages 二、选词填空 attend to,apply for,take on,come true,make sure,in debt,draw near,take up 1.Have you that you have brought everything you need? 答案 made sure 2.I have new challenges that have changed my life. 答案 taken on 3.The children didn’t know what to do with themselves as New Year’s Day . 答案 drew near 4.I know how busy you must be and naturally I wouldn’t want to too much of your time. 答案 take up 5.This company was several million yuan and went bankrupt. 答案 in debt 6.The application must be made within twenty-four hours,or it will not be . 答案 attended to 7.I believe in myself.I’m sure I can make my dream . 答案 come true 8.They had entered the country and had permanent residence. 答案 applied for 三、阅读理解 There are as many kinds of careers as there are people.They vary greatly in the type of work involved and in the way they influence a person’s life.The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways.By making wise decisions concerning your career,you can help yourself build the life you want.To do that,you need as much information as possible.The more you know about yourself,the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career
What do people hope to acquire from a career?Some people desire a high income.Some hope for fame.Others seek for adventure.Still others intend to serve people and make the world a better place.Before you begin to explore career fields,you should determine your values,your interests,and your aptitudes that will make you competent for your future work.Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values,interests,and skills.Each person has many values,which vary in strength.For example,money is the strongest value for some people-that is,wealth is more important to them than anything else.As a result,they focus their thoughts,behaviour,and emotions on the goal of earning a high income.Other values include devoting to religion,taking risks,spending time with family,and helping others. Before making a career decision,you can ask yourself what is most important to you and examine your beliefs to better know your values.For example,is it important to you to work as a member of a team?Or would you rather be in charge or work alone?If working alone or being in charge is important to you,independence is probably one of your primary values. 1.How can we make a wise career decision? A.We learn more about ourselves. B.We stick to our beliefs more firmly C.We change our interests more often. D.We find more career opportunities. 答案A 解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的By making wise decisions concerning your career,..the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career..”可知,为了做出明智的职业决策,你需要尽 可能多的信息。你对自己了解得越多,你就越能够选择一个令人满意的职业。故选A项。 2.What does the underlined word"aptitude"mean in paragraph 2? A.Experiences. B.Abilities C.Feelings D.Families 答案B 解析词义猜测题。该词后面的定语从句that will make you competent for your future work'”表 明aptitude是让人们能够胜任今后工作的某种品质;再结合后文的that fit their values,interests,and skills'”和该词所在句‘“determine your values,.your interests,.and your aptitudes'”,根据平行原则,这里的aptitudes应该与skills意义接近。B项abilities(能力)最接近 故选B项。 3.According to the writer,a satisfying career is one that A.brings huge wealth B.meets inner demands C.develops interests and skills D.contributes to forming values 客案B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段开头作者的自问自答以及该段中“Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values,.interests,and skills.”可知,在作者看来,能满足内在需要的职业才是理想 的职业。故选B项。 4.What does the writer convey to us in the last paragraph? A.The contents of our values. B.The foundations of our values. C.The places to achieve our values. D.The ways to understand our values 答案D 解析主旨大意题。根据最后一段可知,在做职业决策之前,人们应该问他们自己对他们来说 什么非常重要,以及审视自己的信仰以更好地了解自己的价值观。由此可知,本段主要介绍了 理解自己价值观的方法。故选D项。 四、七选五阅读理解 Many people feel their parents are overprotective.Try communicating your frustrations setting firm boundaries and taking steps to reduce your parents'anxiety. Pick a safe time and space
What do people hope to acquire from a career?Some people desire a high income.Some hope for fame.Others seek for adventure.Still others intend to serve people and make the world a better place.Before you begin to explore career fields,you should determine your values,your interests,and your aptitudes that will make you competent for your future work.Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values,interests,and skills.Each person has many values,which vary in strength.For example,money is the strongest value for some people—that is,wealth is more important to them than anything else.As a result,they focus their thoughts,behaviour,and emotions on the goal of earning a high income.Other values include devoting to religion,taking risks,spending time with family,and helping others. Before making a career decision,you can ask yourself what is most important to you and examine your beliefs to better know your values.For example,is it important to you to work as a member of a team?Or would you rather be in charge or work alone?If working alone or being in charge is important to you,independence is probably one of your primary values. 1.How can we make a wise career decision? A.We learn more about ourselves. B.We stick to our beliefs more firmly. C.We change our interests more often. D.We find more career opportunities. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“By making wise decisions concerning your career,... the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career.”可知,为了做出明智的职业决策,你需要尽 可能多的信息。你对自己了解得越多,你就越能够选择一个令人满意的职业。故选 A 项。 2.What does the underlined word “aptitude” mean in paragraph 2? A.Experiences. B.Abilities. C.Feelings. D.Families. 答案 B 解析词义猜测题。该词后面的定语从句“that will make you competent for your future work”表 明 aptitude 是让人们能够胜任今后工作的某种品质;再结合后文的“that fit their values,interests,and skills”和该词所在句“determine your values,your interests,and your aptitudes”,根据平行原则,这里的 aptitudes 应该与 skills 意义接近。B 项 abilities(能力)最接近, 故选 B 项。 3.According to the writer,a satisfying career is one that . A.brings huge wealth B.meets inner demands C.develops interests and skills D.contributes to forming values 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段开头作者的自问自答以及该段中“Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values,interests,and skills.”可知,在作者看来,能满足内在需要的职业才是理想 的职业。故选 B 项。 4.What does the writer convey to us in the last paragraph? A.The contents of our values. B.The foundations of our values. C.The places to achieve our values. D.The ways to understand our values. 答案 D 解析主旨大意题。根据最后一段可知,在做职业决策之前,人们应该问他们自己对他们来说 什么非常重要,以及审视自己的信仰以更好地了解自己的价值观。由此可知,本段主要介绍了 理解自己价值观的方法。故选 D 项。 四、七选五阅读理解 Many people feel their parents are overprotective.Try communicating your frustrations,setting firm boundaries,and taking steps to reduce your parents’ anxiety. Pick a safe time and space
Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable.If you live at home,the living room or kitchen table might work.If you have already moved out,choose a location like a quiet coffee shop.Pick a time when there isn't any disturbance.1 UseT”statements Begin your sentences with the words"I feel"first.2.This will make your parents feel like you're not complaining.For example,do not say,"It's really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes."Instead,say something like,"I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I'mout.” Express your needs and wants 3.So it's important to be transparent about your wants and needs.Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful.For example,say "I don't mind following a curfew()but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour."Express appreciation for your parents.Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you. 4 If you're trying to have an honest effective conversation,consider their viewpoints.While you may think it's unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia,allow them to express this feeling without judgment.5 While it's important not to let your parents'fear affect your life,understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future A.Don't overlook your parents'viewpoints B.Don't communicate right before work or bedtime C.In this way you're focusing on your own feelings D.You cannot expect your parents to read your mind E.Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control F.Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection G.Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you 案1.B2.C3.D4.A5.G 五、语篇填空 Sadness,feeling down and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities 1. (be)symptoms familiar to all of us.But,if they affect our life substantially,they may be depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDCP),7.6 percent of people over the age of 12 have depression in any 2-week period,2. shows the scale of the issue. According to the World Health Organization(WHO),depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of 3. (disable).They estimate that 350 million people 4. (affect)by depression,globally. (general),the symptoms include lack of joy and reduced interest in things.Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a persistently()low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest.It is a persistent problem,not a passing one,6. (last)on average 6 to 8 months. Diagnosis of depression starts 7. a consultation with a doctor or mental health specialist.It is important to seek help from a health professional to rule out different causes of depression,ensure accurate diagnosis and safe and 8. (effect)treatment. As for most visitors to 9. doctor,there may be a physical examination 10. (check)physical causes and other conditions.Depression is a treatable mental disease. 1.are 2.which 3.disability 4.are affected 5.Generally 6.lasting 7.with 8.effective 9.the 10.to check
Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable.If you live at home,the living room or kitchen table might work.If you have already moved out,choose a location like a quiet coffee shop.Pick a time when there isn’t any disturbance. 1 . Use “I” statements Begin your sentences with the words “I feel”first. 2 .This will make your parents feel like you’re not complaining.For example,do not say,“It’s really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes.”Instead,say something like,“I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I’m out.” Express your needs and wants 3 .So it’s important to be transparent about your wants and needs.Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful.For example,say “I don’t mind following a curfew(宵禁),but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour.”Express appreciation for your parents.Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you. 4 If you’re trying to have an honest effective conversation,consider their viewpoints.While you may think it’s unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia,allow them to express this feeling without judgment. 5 . While it’s important not to let your parents’ fear affect your life,understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future. A.Don’t overlook your parents’ viewpoints B.Don’t communicate right before work or bedtime C.In this way you’re focusing on your own feelings D.You cannot expect your parents to read your mind E.Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control F.Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection G.Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you 答案 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.G 五、语篇填空 Sadness,feeling down and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities 1. (be) symptoms familiar to all of us.But,if they affect our life substantially,they may be depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP),7.6 percent of people over the age of 12 have depression in any 2-week period,2. shows the scale of the issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of 3. (disable).They estimate that 350 million people 4. (affect) by depression,globally. 5. (general),the symptoms include lack of joy and reduced interest in things.Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a persistently(连续地) low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest.It is a persistent problem,not a passing one,6. (last) on average 6 to 8 months. Diagnosis of depression starts 7. a consultation with a doctor or mental health specialist.It is important to seek help from a health professional to rule out different causes of depression,ensure accurate diagnosis and safe and 8. (effect) treatment. As for most visitors to 9. doctor,there may be a physical examination 10. (check) physical causes and other conditions.Depression is a treatable mental disease. 答案 1.are 2.which 3.disability 4.are affected 5.Generally 6.lasting 7.with 8.effective 9.the 10.to check