Unit 1课下能力提升(二)Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式1．My ________ (雄心) is to be a researcher in business studies all over the world.2．The girl impressed the judges deeply because she was _________ (外向的)．3．The singer appealed to her fans to help those people who have ________ (残疾)．4．The experiments were ________ (指挥) by the scientist in Peking University.5．It is very ________ (笨拙的) of me to step on your foot.6．I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and ________ (benefit) for us.7．My dream eventually came true, because of his ________ (encourage)．8．Firstly, because my spoken English is fluent, I think I am very ________ (suit) for this job.9．In the ________ (absent) of the lawyer, the robber felt more nervous.10．This ________ news made him ________ so that he couldn't sleep all night.(annoy)Ⅱ.选词填空in other words, adapt to, cut out, out of breath, all in all, as well as, make fun of, sit around 1．It is not easy for the old couple to ____________ the city life after living in the countryside for 50 years.2．Look! This is an excellent article that I have ________________ of the magazine.3．The price of gasoline has gone up. ____________，we have to pay more for it.4．He seldom speaks in public as he is afraid of being ____________．5．We used to ____________ for hours talking about the meaning of life.6．We ran all the way to the cinema, arriving there quite ____________．7．Tom ____________ his parents went to Hong Kong to spend the summer holiday.8．Sometimes he is a little naughty, but ____________ he is a good boy.Ⅲ.完成句子1．Did you notice that you had made ________________ (如此严重的错误) as he did?2．She was picking cotton in the field ________________ (最后一次) I saw her.3．He ________________ (缺席) the conference yesterday because of his sudden heart disease.4．When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed, ________________ (给我讲故事) till I fell asleep.5．As far as I know, the TV play________________ (改编自) a true story.Ⅳ.阅读理解ALife can bring us down from time to time. At some point, you may find yourself in what you will consider as your darkest hour. As you try to find your way out of that bad situation, you should try to remind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful.If you look at your situation now and compare it with someone else who is in much deeper trouble than you, I am sure that you'll find something to be thankful for. We all have our share of problems, but complaining about them so much only makes us blind to the fact that there are themiracles (奇迹) which happen around us each day.When all your needs are provided, then you should be content and happy. If you have a roof over your head, some proper clothes to wear, enough food on the table, a comfortable place to sleep, clean water to drink and you are free to make your own choices, then you should be happy and grateful. Many people all around the world, especially those who are at war or those in very poor countries, would_give_anything_to_be_in_your_shoes．Even if you lose all your money or possessions and your heart is broken for some reason, as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained. If you have a few good friends who will be there to support or help you, then be glad because true friends are hard to find. As long as you have someone to love and someone to love you back, then you are a very fortunate person. Remember to be patient and trust that things will get better.1．What are we told to do when life brings us down?A．To remind ourselves to keep calm.B．To find a way out of the situation soon.C．To fight against the bad situation bravely.D．To know there is something to be grateful for.2．That we complain about the bad situation only results in ________．A．losing others' supportB．ignoring something goodC．having a far worse situationD．taking everything for granted3．By “would give anything to be in your shoes”，the author means many people ________．A．really admire your shoesB．are in a better situation than youC．would like to be in your situationD．never know the value of your shoes4．According to the author, as long as you are still alive, ________．A．you should be content and happyB．what you've lost will be back soonC．you will certainly lead a life you likeD．you will have a chance to get what you've lost backBIf your parents were to surprise you with a present on your birthday, which one would you prefer, a trip to the amusement park or a new pair of shoes?According to Science Daily, about one­third of the people are likely to prefer shoes to a fun trip. These people are called “materialists”，namely, those who value material goods more than experiences. But which of the two choices makes people happier?Back in 2009, Ryan Howell, a professor at San Francisco State University, found that in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions. This is because the joy of receiving anew object fades over time as you get used to seeing it every day. Experiences, on the other hand, can continue to bring you joy in the future through happy memories.But materialists should at least be happy when they first buy something, shouldn't they?To figure it out, Howell did another study. He classified a group of adults according to their personality types, ranging from less materialistic to more materialistic. Each person was asked different questions to see how they felt about spending money on material goods versus spending money on experiences.As expected, the more materialistic participants got less happiness from purchases than the less materialistic, because such purchases didn't fit with their personalities and values. But to Howell's surprise, he found that materialists weren't any happier even if they spent money on material items.This is because materialists worry that others may criticize or look down on their choices. “There are certain value systems that are rejected by society，”said Howell. “When we find out someone is materialistic, we think less of them, and that drives their happiness down.”Another reason is that materialistic people always focus on what they don't have instead of what they have now. This makes them feel less satisfied and grateful.If you happen to be a materialistic person, there's something you can try. “If materialists make more accurate purchases, rather than trying to impress others, they will be happier，”Howell said.You should also remember what an ancient Greek philosopher once said, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”5．What did Ryan Howell find in his studies?A．Material goods bring people less happiness than experiences.B．About one­third of the people prefer material goods to experiences.C．Materialists have more fun spending money on goods than on experiences.D．Receiving a new object brings lasting joy while the joy of an experience fades soon.6．What did Ryan Howell want to find out by doing another study?A．How to judge whether a person is a materialist.B．Why materialists are not happy with their purchases.C．How materialists feel when they spend money on goods.D．Whether materialists are happy when they first make purchases.7．Why does the author use the ancient Greek philosopher'swords in the last paragraph?A．To advise materialistic people not to try to impress others.B．To persuade people to be satisfied with what they have.C．To prove it's unwise to be materialistic and desire too much.D．To tell readers what they desire now might one day become theirs.8．What can be the best title for the passage?A．Are You a Materialist?B．How to Acquire Happiness?C．The Best Present for the BirthdayD．Which Can Make People Happier?Ⅴ.任务型阅读The job interview is an important part of your job search because it's an opportunity for the employer to figure out if you're right for the job. The following tips may help you prepare for your job interview.●Dress for success. Professional business clothes are always appropriate, regardless of the type of job you are applying for.●Be there on time. Try to arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to be safe. Find out ahead of time where you're going and how long it will take you to get there. Drive or travel the route a day or two ahead, at the same time of day as you will on the day of the interview. 1.________ Have a backup (备用) plan.●Let your personality shine. If you're excited about the job, don't be afraid to show it. Employers want passionate employees, so be yourself.●Be confident. 2.________ But just don't let your nerves overpower your interview. Eye contact and a calm, clear speaking voice are excellent ways to show your confidence.●Watch your body language. During your interview, relax and sit naturally, but don't slouch (没精打采地坐) in your chair or lean on the interviewer's desk.●Be polite. 3.________ Remember, this is your first introduction to the organization, so be polite to everyone you meet and turn off your cell phone.●Listen and ask for clarification (阐明), if you need it. Remember to listen carefully to the interview questions so that you can actually answer the questions, and never interrupt.4.________●Let them know what you have to offer. When answering the questions, let the employer see what you have to offer to his organization. Talk about your past experiences and achievements honestly, and tie those experiences to how they can help you contribute to his organization.●5.________ Although you want to be open and honest in your interview, avoid talking about your personal or financial problems.A．Think before you speak.B．Confirm how often the buses run.C．This begins with a smile and a firm handshake.D．If you believe in yourself, you will surely succeed.E．Feeling nervous in an interview is perfectly normal.F．Make sure you have enough to answer the questions.G．If you don't understand something, just ask for explanation.Ⅵ.课时微写作(根据汉语提示完成小作文)At the age of 10, Liu Wei lost his arms in an accident. Having no arms made him ________ (难过). But to our delight, he ____________ (适应了这种身体残疾). His ____________ (志向) is to become a famous pianist. So he took part in Dream of talent sho w and hoped other disabled people could _______________ (受益于) his music. __________ (总而言之), he is an optimistic and determined young man.课下能力提升(二)Ⅰ.1.ambition 2.outgoing 3.disabilities 4.conducted 5.clumsy 6.beneficial7．encouragement8.suitable9.absence 10．annoying annoyedⅡ.1.adapt to 2.cut out 3.In other words 4．made fun of 5.sit around 6.out of breath 7．as well as8.all in allⅢ.1.so/as serious a mistake 2.the last time 3．was absent from 4.telling me stories5．is adapted fromⅣ.语篇解读：本文为议论文，题材为日常生活类。