1、Period TwoIntegrating Skills & Cultural Corner.单词检测1application n申请apply vi.申请2impolite adj.不礼貌的polite adj.礼貌的3favour n恩惠,照顾4reply n回答,答复,回信5absence n缺乏,不存在;缺席absent adj.缺席的;缺乏的6coincidence n巧合7awkward adj.尴尬的8tease v戏弄,嘲弄,揶揄9contradict v反驳10cautious adj.谨慎的;小心的;慎重的11interrupt v打断12factual adj.实际的,事
2、实的,确实的fact n事实;实际13secretive adj.秘而不宣的,秘密的;隐瞒的secret n秘密14define v解释,给下定义definition n定义15successful adj.成功的success n成功 16imagine v想象 17purpose n目的18apologise v道歉,致歉apology n道歉,致歉.短语检测1as a consequence因此,结果2cheer sb.up使某人高兴/振作起来3leave out省去,删去4(be) aware of意识到,知道5take the lead带头,领先6show off炫耀.阅读P8课文,
3、选出最佳答案1Whats the reason for Esther to have the motto “Every time I open my mouth,I put my foot in it.”?AShe was the most outspoken human being in the world.BShe was not a very good saleswoman.CShe had a complete absence of small talk.DShe had never learnt the basic rules of small talk.答案D2From the c
4、onversation between Esther and one of her customers in Paragraphs 3 to 5,we can know that .AEsther was quite familiar with the customerBEsther was laughing at the customer for her old lookingCit was impolite to ask ones ageDthe customer was pleased to talk with Esther答案C3What was the possible result
5、 after Esther comforted her acquaintance who was going through a divorce?AHe was out of depression.BHe was cheered up by Esther.CHe became angry as well as depressed.DHe thanked Esther a lot for her help.答案C4The sentence in the 15th paragraph “Youre writing a book and Im reading one.” actually means
6、 “ ”AI am reading the book you are writing nowBIm reading a book similar to yoursCWhile you are writing books,Im reading booksDIm very interested in the book you are writing now答案A5From the whole passage,we can see that are not suitable small talk topic(s)Asome personal matters like ones age,weight,
7、marriage and so onBthings about ones hairstyle and appearanceCpersonal affairs like ones income,career and dating,etc.Dall the above答案D.阅读P13课文,选出最佳答案1Which of the following sentences can summarize the first paragraph?ASmall talk is very common in the conversation.BSmall talk plays an important part
8、 in communication.CEnglish people like small talk.DEnglish people make friends by small talk.答案B2The first example given in this passage is intended to .Ashow how to talk to strangers in the caf or at a partyBtell us what is the AAA all aboutCtell us what should be talked about when chatting with a
9、strangerDtell us what to do and what not to do in the conversation with others答案B3What do both the speakers want to do most?ATo understand each other.BTo make friends with each other.CTo break the silence.DTo get away from each other.答案C4When will the AAA model end during your conversation with a st
10、ranger?AWhen you want to do something else.BWhen you dont want to go on with your conversation.CWhen you find the other person doesnt share your interest.DWhen you and the other find the common topic to share.答案D5The writers attitude towards the AAA model is .Aneutral BdistrustfulCpositive Dironic答案
11、C1application语境感悟(1)(教材P5)So.you wrote in your application form that youre interested in mountains.那么你在申请表中写了你对山脉感兴趣。(2)I made an application for a loan.我申请了一笔贷款。 (3)You should apply immediately,in person or by letter.你应该立即申请,亲自去也好,写信也好。归纳拓展(1)application n.申请;申请书;应用;运用;专心(2)apply vt.应用;申请;使专心从事;vi.
12、申请apply (to sb.) for. 向(某人)申请apply.to.将应用于apply to sth./sb.应用于;适用于apply oneself to 致力于,专心从事于即时跟踪(1)完成句子If you apply yourself to(专心于) the job in hand, youll soon finish it.The rule does not apply to(适用于) all of you.In this way we can better apply theory to practice(把理论应用于实践)(2)单句改错If you want to set
13、up a company,first you must apply the government for permission.apply后加to2reply语境感悟(1)(教材P7)Looking forward to your reply.期待着你的回复(2)She replied that she didnt have any spare time to come to visit you.她回答说她没有空闲时间来探望你。(3)What did he do in reply to your challenge? 你提出与他较量, 他作何反应?(4)He has not yet repli
14、ed to my question.他还没有回答我的问题。归纳拓展reply n.回答,答复,回信;v.回答,答复in reply (to) 为答复; 作为对的答复make a (no) reply (不)作答复reply to 回复/答复即时跟踪(1)用适当的介、冠填空If you have interest in it,reply to me soon.Im writing in reply to your letter of June 1st.I will appreciate it if you immediately make a reply to me.(2)单句改错Im sorr
15、y I couldnt reply your email which you sent me a week ago immediately.(2013山东)reply后加to3absence语境感悟(1)(教材P8)Esther Greenbaums major shortcoming was that she had a complete absence of small talk.埃丝特戈林鲍姆的主要缺点是她完全不会聊天。(2)In the absence of any evidence,the police had to let Jack go.由于没有任何证据,警方只好把杰克放了。(3
16、)He is among the students who are often absent from school.他是经常缺课的学生之一。归纳拓展absence n.缺乏,不存在;缺席,不在absence of mind心不在焉in the absence of.缺乏/没有(2)absent adj.缺席的,不在场的be absent from缺席即时跟踪(1)单句语法填空Most students were present at the meeting. Only Jack and Tom were absent from it.What was the real reason for
17、your absence(absent)?(2)完成句子His absence of mind in class(他上课时心不在焉) made the teacher angry.The kid was removed from school after a long absence(长时间旷课后)(3)单句改错The boy is poor,to whom love was totally absent of his childhood.offrom4imagine语境感悟(1)(教材P13)Imagine a situation where two strangers are talkin
18、g to each other after someone they both know has left the room, or the caf or party, etc.设想这样一种情形:在咖啡馆或聚会等场合,双方都认识的人离开了房间, 两个陌生人开始交谈。(2)She imagined walking into the office and telling everyone what she thought of them.她想象自己走进办公室,对每个人都说出自己对他们的看法。(3)Imagine yourself (to be) rich and famous.想象一下你有钱又有名
19、的情况。(4)They cant imagine what will happen next.他们想象不出接下来会发生什么。归纳拓展(1)imagine v.想象imagine doing sth.想象做某事imagine sb.s doing sth.想象某人做某事imagine sb./sth. (as/to be).把某人/物想象成imagine that/what/how/why.想象(2)imagination n.想象力;创造力beyond imagination难以想象,超乎想象即时跟踪(1)单句语法填空Can you imagine what it would be like
20、to live without electricity?The scenery of nature there is so beautiful, in other words, its beyond imagination(imagine)(2)完成句子我很难想象你能与那样一个无聊的人一起工作了五年。I cant imagine your working with such a boring man for as long as five years.我把他想象成一个高大的人。I imagine him (as/to be) a big tall man.5purpose语境感悟(1)(教材P
21、13)Whats the purpose of your visit to London?你到伦敦的目的是什么?(2)What is your purpose in going to Canada?你到加拿大干什么去?(3)I dont know his purpose of going abroad then.我不知道他当时出国的目的是什么。归纳拓展(1)purpose n.目的;用意the/ones purpose of doing sth.(某人)做某事的目的on purposeby design故意地with/for the purpose of 为了. (2)purposely ad
22、v.故意地;特意地即时跟踪(1)单句语法填空Did he go there late on purpose or by accident?I purposely(purpose) kept up the argument till it attracted the attention of all passengers.(2)我到这里来为的是找一份好工作。I came here with/for the purpose of finding a good job.1cheer sb.up语境感悟(1)(教材P8)She tried to cheer him up.她试着使他振作起来。(2)Ch
23、eer up! Our troubles will soon be over.振作起来!我们的困难很快就会过去。(3)My friends cheered the favourite singers on.我的朋友为自己支持的歌手欢呼加油。归纳拓展(1)cheer sb.up 使某人振作/高兴起来cheer vi.欢呼,喝彩,快活起来;vt.使振奋,欢呼;n.愉快,激励,欢呼cheer sb.on鼓舞或鼓励某人坚持下去;为某人加油/喝彩cheers(用于祝酒)干杯(2)cheerful adj.兴高采烈的;精神振奋的即时跟踪(1)He looks very sad.Lets cheer him
24、 up (让他高兴起来吧)(2)I propose a toast! Cheers(干杯)!(3)She masks her sufferings with a cheerful smile(欢快的笑容)2leave out语境感悟(1)(教材P10)Notice how certain words are left out in informal conversation.注意某些词是怎样在非正式交谈中被省去的。(2)Leave me alone;Im a hopeless case anyway.别管我,不管怎样我是无可救药了。(3)I think we should leave off
25、now and drink some tea.我想我们该休息一下,喝会儿茶了。归纳拓展leave out省去,删去;漏掉;忽视;不理会 leave alone不管,不顾,不理会leave off停止leave aside搁置,不考虑leave behind遗留;忘带;把丢在后面;落后即时跟踪用适当的介、副词填空(1)The teacher stressed again that the students should not leave out any important details while retelling the story.(2)Ive told you to leave my
26、 things alone.(3)Lets leave the matter aside for a moment.(4)This is the third time youve left your umbrella behind on a bus.3be aware of语境感悟(1)(教材P11).particularly if you clearly show youre aware of cultural differences,they may hesitate before they ask you similar questions.特别是如果你明显地表现出你知道文化差异,他们在
27、问类似的问题前可能会犹豫不决。(2)He should have been aware of what his junior officers were doing.他本该意识到自己部下在做什么。归纳拓展(be/become) aware of知道,意识到be/become aware that/wh.意识到make sb.aware of sth./that.使某人意识到特别提示(1)表示“意识到(觉察到)某情况”时,其后总是接介词of,不用about或to。(2)be aware后一般不接不定式。(3)表示“知道的”“明白的”时,是表语形容词,故不要将其用于名词前作定语。(4)修饰awar
28、e可用well,much,very much,fully,但不用very。即时跟踪(1)完成句子直到她与我说话时我才意识到她的存在。I was not aware of her presence till she spoke to me.她发觉有东西烧着了。She became aware that something was burning.(2)单句改错He is very aware the old days are gone forever.verywell/muchThey are aware about the danger ahead.aboutof4show off语境感悟(1
29、)(教材P11).although some people may not only be open about it, but show off their wealth.虽然有些人不仅愿意公开它(收入),而且还炫耀他们的财富。(2)Tomorrow Ill show you around/round my school.明天我将领你参观我的学校。(3)Please show him in as soon as he arrives.他一到达请立刻带他进来。归纳拓展show off炫耀,卖弄show sb.around/round带领某人参观show up出现,出席;揭露;(使)显露show
30、 in/out领入/出即时跟踪用show短语的正确形式填空(1)I have been waiting for him for the last twenty minutes,but he hasnt shown up yet.(2)Instead of trying to show off,they should be themselves.(3)Ill show you around so that you can meet everyone. 1不定式短语作定语语境感悟(1)(教材P8)Much of the time, Esther said the first thing to co
31、me into her head. 大多数时候,埃斯特脑子里想什么就说什么。(2)Wang Li was not the last one to come to the meeting.王丽不是最后一个到会的人。归纳拓展即时跟踪用所给动词的正确形式填空(1)The last one to arrive(arrive) pays the meal.Agreed!(2)He was the only one to finish(finish) the task on time.(3)Many buildings in the city need repairing,but the one to b
32、e repaired(repair) first is the library.2It is过去分词that从句语境感悟(1)(教材P13)It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.据估计英国人谈话的80%是在闲聊。(2)It is believed that the flood there is the biggest in 100 years. The flood there is believed to be the biggest in 100 years.人们认为那儿的洪水是百年来最大的
33、一次。(3)It is thought that he is fit for the position.人们认为他是这个职位的合适人选。归纳拓展“It is过去分词that从句”结构中,其中it为形式主语,真正的主语为that引导的从句。It is said that.据说It is reported that.据报道It is suggested that.有人建议It is thought that.人们认为It is known that.众所周知以上结构可以转化为:Sb./Sth.be said/reported/suggested/thought.to do sth.。其中,to d
34、o有三种形式,即to do, to be doing(表正在进行),to have done(表已经发生)即时跟踪一句多译人们常说,我们生活在一个信息爆炸的时代。(1)Its often said that we are living in an age of information explosion.(2)We are said to be living in an age of information explosion.3where引导定语从句语境感悟(1)(教材P13)Imagine a situation where two strangers are talking to eac
35、h other after someone they both know has left the room, or the caf or party, etc. 设想这样一种情形,在咖啡馆或聚会等场合,双方都认识的人离开了房间,两个陌生人开始互相交谈。(2)The film was so frightening that he often thought of the scene where people were eaten by the tiger when walking in the forest.那部电影如此恐怖以至于当他走在森林里时经常想起老虎吃人的那一幕。 (3)The man
36、 told of the sad case where children starved.那个人诉说了孩子们挨饿的悲惨情形。归纳拓展当定语从句的先行词为situation,case,scene,point,stage等表示“场合,形势,情况”等名词,并且这些名词在从句中作状语时,一般都用where引导定语从句,其中wherein which。即时跟踪(1)用适当的关系词填空Students should involve themselves in community activities where they can gain experience for growth.(2014福建)Nev
37、er have we imagined a situation where he uses the stone and wood.We have now reached the stage where I can give you more details.(2)单句改错Creating an atmosphere which employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.(2015浙江)which前加in或whichwhere.单句语法填空1This is the only thing we can imagine to reduce (r
38、educe) the overuse of water in students bathrooms.2Why didnt you make an apology (apologise) for being late for school?3The player was given hardly any opportunities to show off his talents.4We will discuss a number of cases where beginners of English fail to use the language properly.5Your applicat
39、ion(apply) to join the club was honoured.选词填空1Cheer up!Our troubles will soon be over.2They must decide what to leave out.3The box is too heavy for me to carry.Would you do me a favour?4As a consequence of smoking,my father coughs frequently.5He applied himself to learning French when he was in high
40、 school.完成句子1我每次不听你的劝告时,都会遇到麻烦。Every time I dont listen to your advice,I get into trouble.2他总是第一个来最后一个走的人。He is always the first to come and the last to leave.3那工人说老板必须为他说的脏话道歉。The worker said that the boss must make an apology to him for the dirty words.4不管怎样,无论她遇到什么困难,她都不会放弃。Anyhow,no matter what
41、difficulty she would face,she wouldnt give up.5人们相信大多数的突发死亡都是由心脏受损引起的。It is believed that/People believe that almost all sudden deaths are caused by damage to the heart. .语境填词A)根据汉语或首字母提示,写出所缺单词1Whats the purpose of your visit to London?2Is there any coincidence between his opinions and your own?3It
42、 is not polite to interrupt(打断) when others are talking.4At first,Sam and Henry were very cautious with each other and kept their distance.5There was awkward(尴尬的)silence when no one knew what to say.B)在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式6Looks are unimportant (important) to me!Im only interested in her pers
43、onality.7You cant take her promises seriously (serious);she never keeps her word.8As he lacked money,he was in great embarrassment (embarrassed)9He explained that he did not do it on purpose.10You might have a situation where if someone gets a yellow card they miss the next game.阅读理解AA new study of
44、8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that although love can make adults live healthily and happily,it is a bad thing for young people.Puppy love(早恋)may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression(忧郁症)The study shows that girls become more depressed than
45、boys,and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”According to the study,even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”,this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to d
46、epression when it happens to girls.Young girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions.They wont tell that to their parents.Dr.Marianm Kaufman,an expert on young people problems,says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing.Trying roma
47、nce often causes the depression.She advises kids not to jump into romance too early.During growing up,it is important for young people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self.She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends,attend more interesti
48、ng school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents should watch for signs of depressioneating or mood changesand if they see signs from their daughters or sons,they need to give help.The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age.Love wi
49、ll always make us feel young,but only maturity(成熟)gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.11Whats the main idea of the passage?AParents should forbid their childrens love.BPuppy love may bring young people depression.CRomance is a twoedged sword for adults.DRomance is good for young people.答
50、案B解析主旨大意题。本文叙述的内容是早恋给青少年带来的影响,结合第一段第二句“Puppy love(早恋)may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression(忧郁症)”可知答案选B。12Which of the following is more likely to have depression?AYoung people who have a strong sense of selfishness.BYoung boys whose parents watch for their behavior.CYoung girl
51、s who always hide their feelings and opinions.DCareless parents whose children are deep in love.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段可知隐藏自己的感觉和想法的女孩更可能导致忧郁症。13What can be inferred from the passage?AThe older a woman is,the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.BEarly love makes young people keep close to thei
52、r friends and parents.CParents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.DLacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly.答案A解析推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“The good news is that the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age.”可知答案为A。BIt is widely kn
53、own that any English conversation begins with the weather.Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr.Johnsons famous comment that “When two English meet,their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnsons observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago,most commentators
54、 fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weatherspeak.Bill Bryson,for example,concludes that,as the English weather is not at all exciting,the obsession with it can hardly be understood.He argues that “To an outsider,the most striking thing about the English weather is that th
55、ere is not very much of it.” Simply,the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.Jeremy Paxman,however,disagrees with Bryson,arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive.Bryson is wrong,he says,because the English preference for the weat
56、her has nothing to do with the natural phenomena.“The interest is less in the phenomena themselves,but in uncertainty.” According to him,the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsiders.Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions abou
57、t the weatherspeak among the English.Both commentators,somehow,are missing the point.The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all.English weatherspeak is a system of signs,which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other.
58、Everyone knows conversations starting with weatherspeak are not requests for weather data.Rather,they are routine greetings,conversation starters or the blank “fillers”In other words,English weatherspeak is a means of social bonding.14The author mentions Dr.Johnsons comment to show that .Amost comme
59、ntators agree with Dr.JohnsonBDr.Johnson is famous for his weather observationCthe comment was accurate two hundred years agoDEnglish conversations usually start with the weather答案D解析推理判断题。本文第一句话就给出了答案,作者提到Dr.Johnson的评论旨在说明英国人见面总是以谈论天气开始,故答案为D项。15What does the underlined word “obsession” in Paragrap
60、h 2 most probably refer to?AA social trend.BAn emotional state.CA historical concept.DAn unknown phenomenon.答案B解析词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句话“the reason is that the unusual.”可知,英国的天气根本不令人兴奋,随之而来的一种情绪也是几乎不能被理解的。obsession可以理解成是一种谈论天气的“强迫症”,故它是一种情绪的状态,所以答案为B项。16According to the passage,Jeremy Paxman believes that
61、.ABill Bryson has little knowledge of the weatherBthere is nothing special about the English weatherCthe English weather attracts people to the British IslesDEnglish people talk about the weather for its uncertainty答案D解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jeremy所说的话可知,他反驳Bryson的观点,他认为英格兰的天气是多变而又不确定的,这吸引着英国人和外来者,所以答案为D项。17
62、What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage?ATo explain what English weatherspeak is about.BTo analyse misconceptions about the English weather.CTo find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.DTo convince people that the English weather is changeable.答案A解析写作意图题。根据第一段的介绍和最后一段的总结可知,
63、本文主要是解析英国人的weatherspeak到底是关于什么的。所以答案为A项。B、C两项陈述有误,D项“使人们信服英国的天气是多变的”不是文章的主要谈论内容。.七选五Four Ways to Be a Great RoommateHaving a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or, easily, one of the worst. 18 Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships so
64、ur.Talk things out.Communication is key.If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a facetoface conversation.Ive seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other, the two start complaining about their roommates behind backs. 19 Do
65、nt expect to be best friends.Some roommates become the best of friends, and some dont.Dont put pressure on yourself or your roommate, especially when you first meet. 20 And if your roommate doesnt end up being your best friend, dont worry.Ask before you take.This applies to food, clothes and anythin
66、g else.If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. 21 Clean up after yourself.This should go without saying.Dont be lazy.Or, at least, dont bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage.Most people Ive come across in co
67、llege are messy. 22 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict.ASo you need to think twice before you help your roommate out.BThis creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness.CEven if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask.DYou dont
68、have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized.EIt all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate.FSometimes you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy.GRemember, youre trying to make a new friend, not to scare your roommate away.答案18.E19.B20.G21.C22.D
69、.微写作写作素材(关于工作面试)1这些日子我担忧即将到来的工作面试。2尽管我对面试很认真,但我缺乏自信,不能确定我是否会成功。3我不能想象如果我失去这个机会将会发生什么。4我对这次面试很谨慎。5你能帮我查询一些有用的信息吗?提示黑体部分用本单元词汇表达,并且请使用though/if引导的状语从句,what引导的宾语从句。连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)These days Im nervous about the coming job interview.Though Im serious about it,I lack confidence in myself and Im not certain whether Ill make it.I cant imagine what will happen if I lose the opportunity.So Im cautious about the interview.Could you do me the favour to look for some useful information for me?