1、Unit 14 CareersSectionCommunicationWorkshop,CultureCornerandBulletinBoard课后篇巩固提升一、根据汉语意思写单词/短语He left school without formal 1.(资格) 2.(因为) his poor family.3.(另外),his mother was badly ill at the time.However,he didnt give up.He had been teaching himself after work.Later,he turned famous writer.答案1.qua
2、lification2.due to3.In addition二、用适当的介词或副词填空1.The young man planned to apply a position in a local company.答案for2.The mother doesnt know what her son was interested .答案in3.I heard that my son wasnt getting along well his teachers.答案with4.The player dropped out of the game due his injury.答案to5.He is
3、trying to look for an approach teaching the boy well.答案to6.What should I do to make my application stand from the crowd?答案out7.Most of us like a candidate a positive attitude towards his work.答案with三、阅读理解AI travel a lot,and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get
4、to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have names;in Japan,people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names.For example,the Japanese will say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner.Turn left at the big hotel and go past
5、a fruit market.The post office is across from the bus stop.”In the countryside of the American Midwest,there are not usually many landmarks.There are no mountains,so the land is very flat;in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles.Instead of landmarks,people will tell you directions
6、 and distances.In Kansas or Iowa,for example,people will say,“Go north two miles.Turn east,and then go another mile.”People in Los Angeles,California,have no idea of distance on the map;they measure distance in time,not miles.“How far away is the post office?” you ask.“Oh,” they answer,“its about fi
7、ve minutes from here.” You say,“Yes,but how many miles away is it?” They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes.What happens in such a situation?A New Yorker might say,“Sorry,I have no idea.” But in Yucatan,Mexico,no one answers “I dont know.” People in Yu
8、catan believe that “I dont know” is impolite.They usually give an answer,often a wrong one.A tourist can get very,very lost in Yucatan!1.When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually .A.describe the place carefullyB.refer to recognizable buildings and placesC.show him a ma
9、p of the placeD.tell him the names of the streets答案B解析细节理解题。根据文中的“Gostraightdowntothecorner.Turnleftatthebighotelandgopastafruitmarket.Thepostofficeisacrossfromthebusstop.”可知,日本人会用一些建筑物的名称来给行人指路。2.Whichistheplacewherepeoplemeasuredistanceintime?A.NewYork.B.Kansas.C.LosAngeles.D.Iowa.答案C解析细节理解题。根据文中的
10、“PeopleinLosAngeles,California,havenoideaofdistanceonthemap;theymeasuredistanceintime,notmiles.”可知答案。3.PeopleinYucatanmaygiveatouristawronganswer.A.inordertosavetimeB.asatestC.forfunD.soastobepolite答案D解析推理判断题。根据文中的“ButinYucatan,Mexico,nooneanswersIdontknow.PeopleinYucatanbelievethatIdontknowisimpoli
11、te.Theyusuallygiveananswer,oftenawrongone.”可知答案。4.Whatcanweinferfromthetext?A.Itsusefulfortravelerstoknowhowtoaskthewayproperly.B.Peoplehavesimilarunderstandingsofpoliteness.C.Itsimportantfortravelerstounderstandculturaldifferences.D.NewYorkersaregenerallyfriendlytovisitors.答案C解析推理判断题。文章第一句话引出话题,下文介
12、绍了不同国家中给问路人指路的不同方式,有的国家为了礼貌,可能会指错道路,说明了解不同国家文化差异是很重要的,故选C项。文章二次开发。结合语篇内容复习巩固本单元语法项目。用间接引语改写第一段和第二段。答案I travel a lot,and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask them how I can get to the post office.Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there dont have
13、 names;in Japan,people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names.For example,the Japanese will tell travelers to go straight down to the corner and turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market and the post office is across from the bus stop.BLike many other places in the wor
14、ld,recently,Indiana education officials decided that the schools of the state will not be required to teach handwriting skills to students any longer.Instead,they will focus their energies on teaching students how to type.Is handwriting still an important skill?An online survey received some surpris
15、ing responses.Handwriting is not necessary.Students only need to know how to read it,and the only time that they must write something is to make a signature.Why stress them more than they need to be stressed?We already put so much pressure on them to perform on state tests.RitaChildren dont write le
16、tters now.They send e-mails or text messages.A lot of those old ways are going away.How many bills do you pay by writing a check anymore?BrownAlthough my son is not comfortable with writing,I bought a workbook for him to practice his handwriting.Can you imagine being an adult and not being able to s
17、ign a document?SusanWhat a shame! I guess one day it will be a lost art,because handwriting is personal and beautiful.It has personality.AnnaThe school where I worked dropped handwriting several years ago.Unless the students have computers in class,they will not be able to take notes at high speed.I
18、 have to speak very slowly and stop after a sentence or two because many students write very slowly.HelenThe same thing happened here in Tennessee this past year.I think its a shame.I just received a handwritten letter from my stepmother and it meant that she spent time sitting and writing.Such a le
19、tter brought me a good feeling.KathyChildren should still learn writing,for the sake of having a skill that all people can communicate with.I certainly appreciate a handwritten note of thanks or news from my children and grandchildren.Ruth5.What both Rita and Brown have in common is that they believ
20、e .A.its difficult for students to learn writingB.in many cases,handwriting is uselessC.handwriting has caused many problemsD.students show no interest in handwriting答案B解析推理判断题。根据文中的“Handwritingisnotnecessary.Studentsonlyneedtoknowhowtoreadit,andtheonlytimethattheymustwritesomethingistomakeasignatur
21、e.”可知,他们认为书法在大多数情况是没有用处的,故选B项。6.WhichofthefollowingisTRUE?A.Itsofnouseforstudentstolearnwritingatschool.B.Susanvalueshersonshandwritingverymuch.C.Handwritinghasalreadybecomealostart.D.Kathydoesntlikethetypedlettersfromothers.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文中的“Iboughtaworkbookforhimtopracticehishandwriting.Canyouimagi
22、nebeinganadultandnotbeingabletosignadocument?”可知,苏珊非常重视儿子的书法。故选B项。7.InKathysopinion,inaway,handwriting.A.couldworkasafeelingconnectionB.washerstepmothersfavoriteC.wascompletelydroppedinTennesseeD.broughtmuchfuntoherfamily答案A解析推理判断题。根据文中的“Ijustreceivedahandwrittenletterfrommystepmotheranditmeantthats
23、hespenttimesittingandwriting.Suchaletterbroughtmeagoodfeeling.”可知,凯西认为好的书法能增进人与人之间的感情,故选A项。8.Whatcanwelearnfromthepassage?A.Typinghadalreadyreplacedhandwritingworldwide.B.Susanssoncannotwritehisownnamebyhand.C.Ruthenjoyswritingtoherchildrenandgrandchildren.D.Annabelieveshandwritingisanart.答案D解析推理判断题
24、。根据文中的“Iguessonedayitwillbealostart,becausehandwritingispersonalandbeautiful.”可知,安娜认为书法是一门艺术。故选D项。四、七选五Picking up a few hiking safety tips will probably save your life.There are many things that can be done to help keep you and your loved ones safe.Research the area you will hike.Research the place
25、where you will be hiking and see what you find.Hike in areas that are kept in good condition.1 Even though some places are reported to be safe,remember that terrain(地形) is always changing.Research weather patterns in the area.Look at recent weather before you leave to see how it may have affected th
26、e area.2 Rainfall may also result in loose ground.Remember to bring the appropriate clothing for conditions such as wind,rain or extreme heat.3 Know where you are going and let a family member or close friend know where you are heading.Give this person a detailed description of where you plan to be.
27、Give an expected departure and arrival time and do your best to hike where you will have radio signal or cellphone service.4If possible,choose a place that at least one of you is familiar with to avoid surprises.Hike with somebody who can give you first aid or make sure you take a first-aid class be
28、fore your trip.When it comes to hiking,you are better safe than sorry!Pack for all situations.5 However,some of these necessities will finally come in handy:a full water bottle,energy food,a map,a compass,materials to start a fire,an extra blanket,a radio/cellphone and basic first-aid equipment.A.Pl
29、an in advance.B.Pay attention to safety.C.Always hike with a partner or group.D.It may seem like extra weight on a hike.E.Be sure to choose commonly used paths.F.Keep others informed of your hike.G.Flooding and fallen trees are always a possibility.答案15 EGFCD五、选词创境运用下列写作词汇,自己创设一个语境,形成一个小语段。appointme
30、nt,childhood,reward,due to,casual,hesitate答案I had an appointment with my friend yesterday.We had been good friends since our childhood.Later,his father was fired due to his causal attitude towards his work.My friend was once rewarded for helping the homeless.When he heard that someone was in need,he didnt hesitate to help him/her.