Unit 1 The Power of Language
Text A Critical Reading
Exercises
I Checking Your Comprehension
1.Reading non-fiction writing critically involves_______.
A.supporting the author’s opinion
B.developing your own opinions
C.understanding what is written
D.reading without any imagination
2.Before accepting what is written in an article,you should be sure that______.
A.enough support for the assertions has been given
B.your values and attitudes have been reflected in it
C.it has been checked form an authoritative source
D.you have found the differences in the writing styles
3.If there are some inconsistent points in the article,you should______.
A.insist on your own opinion an confirm it
B.avoid mentioning the inconsistencies
C.emphasize the work of authorities
D.examine the author’s supportive statements
4.Einstein is a relevant source when the article is about______.
A.physical breakthroughs
B.the subject of poetry
C.studies in current physics
D.credible writing sources
5.The author what is written clearly
A.remember what is written clearly
B.eliminate your own discrimination
C.have much more knowledge
D.spend more time in reading
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.These results are______with the findings of the previous study.(consistent,consistency)
2.We were not surprised by their______that the train services would be reduced.(state,statement)
3.The statistics______a change in people’s spending habits.(reflect,reflection)
4.I’m afraid your driving license is______in Eastern Europe.(valid,invalid)
5.Twenty-five dollars was______more than be ha expected to pay.(considerable,considerably)
6.Direct______between the two languages is not possible.(compare,comparison)
Section B
Directions:Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary. assumption critical represent credible
landmark evaluate identify appropriate
1.In my opinion,there was no______evidence against him.
2.Evan the smallest baby can______its mother by her voice.
3.People tend to make______about you based on your appearance.
4.This new report______the current situation in our schools.
5.The performance of each employee is______once a year.
6.We need to ensure that the teaching they receive is______to their needs.
Section C
Directions:Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable word.
1.That bit of the form is for UK citizens--it doesn’t apply______you.
2.Arguments were put______for changing some of the rules of the game.
3.When judging his performance,don’t take his age______account.
4.He’s universally recognized as an authority______Russian affairs.
5.Just compare the one that has been cleaned______the others.
cation should be relevant______the child’s needs.
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.
powerful define action tears express
shape internally respond to personal good
Language is one of the things that sets us apart as beings,one of the things that essentially ______us as humans.When language is used well it can elicit very deep feeling in others,motivate others to _______and define the nature of our relationship.Sometimes in poetry the juxtaposition(并列)of two words or a certain phrase can bring______to the eyes,call up a whole host of imagery and move us deeply.We have seen language recently used in the politics of persuasion,used for______or ill--depending on your viewpoint.When we use language to_______our true feelings to someone it can open and deepen the connection between nguage is a very______tool.How we use language shapes our world both______and externally.How you use self-talk--what you say to yourself about yourself an about the world directly______your experience of both yourself and the world.How you deliver communication shapes the way the world______you.We can use language more effectively in both spheres:internal and directly influence the health an power of our______relationships and our business relationships.
IV.Translation
Section A
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words or phrases in the brackets.
1.Urban planners in practice have to_______________________________________________(考虑到不同社会群体的利益).(take...into account)
2._________________________________________(把近期工作与先前的工作相比较)and you Will see how much you have improved.(compare...with...)
3.What the witness said in court___________________________________________(与他对警察的陈述不一致).（be consistent with）
4.What he said_________________________________________(与正在处理的事件无关).(be relevant to)
5.________________________________________(你的情况有任何改变，请告知我们)when
