2024年8月17日发(作者：殳胜)
Unit Two
Optimism and Positive Thinking
Enhance Your Language Awareness
Words in Action
▆ Working with Words and Expressions
1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences
with them. Change the form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
positive
2)
startled
3)
perspective
4)
harden
5)
shape
6)
address
7)
crises
8)
curse
9)
incredible
10)
conversely
11)
issue
12)
response
13)
prior
14)
rare
15)
accomplish
2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their
meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the
blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
get the hang of
2)
have lived through
3)
makes a difference
4)
have no idea
5)
concerned with
6)
slipped over
7)
ran into
8)
in reverse
9)
mull over
▆
Increasing Your Word Power
1. Decide whether “do”, “make” or “take” is needed to complete each of thefollowing sentences. Change
the verb form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
does
2)
make
3)
take
4)
do
5)
make
6) Take
7)
done
8)
taken
9)
making
10) took
2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words orexpressions in brackets.
Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Youmay consult a dictionary if necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
concerned
2)
Concerning
3)
reject
4)
declined
5)
unconscious
6)
subconscious
7)
former
8)
preceding
9)
raise
10) rise
3. Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalentin Column B. You may
consult a dictionary if necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
d
2)
j
3) k
4)
a
5)
b
6)
h
7) c
8)
f
9) l
10)
e
11)
g
12)
i
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
Task 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as” can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since /
because”, “in the way / manner that”,etc., and it can also be used in a comparative structure.
Studythe following sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in eachsentence.
▆ Answers for reference:
1)
in the way /manner that
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
though / although
when
since
used in a comparison
though
while
in the way that
Task 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating theChinese into English, using “as”
as a relative pronoun.
▆ Answers for reference:
1) as you describe / have described / described
2) as concern every one ofus
3) As is well known
4)
As we all can see
5)
6)
as you show / as you have shownfor your teacher
As is reported / announced in today’s papers
Cloze
Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.
▆ Answers:
1) p
erspective
2) d
espair
3) necessity
4) p
erform
5) C
onversely
6) prophecy
7) w
here
8) a
s
9) a
chieve
10) recognize
11) d
ealt
w
ith
12) a
ttitude
13) channels
14) c
oncerned
Translation
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
▆
Answers for reference:
1) Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /The only people who can
fully appreciate this are those who have lived through asimilar experience.
2) Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/ areformed and interact (with one
another).
3)
Those who have got the hang of Rubik’s Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face toconsisting of one colour in
no time.
4)
The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in successfor the company.
5)
The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.
6) He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to /sitting in front of
the TV set all day long.
7) There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. Ittakes courage to live.
8) She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping handto others.
Theme-Related Writing
Do either of the following two writing tasks. You may draw on some useful ideasand expressions from a
variety of sources, such as the two texts in this unit or theInternet.
1) Having read the two passages in this unit, you may have come to a betterunderstanding of life and the times
when pessimistic and optimistic thoughtstake turns to affect your behaviour. Write a letter of
encouragement (ofabout 150 words) to one of your high school friends who failed in the collegeentrance
examination. Tell him or her about your new understanding of theneed to remain optimistic.
2) The writers of the two texts in this unit convey to us the message that weneed to look at the positive side of
anything that comes to us and that weneed to take an optimistic and positive attitude toward life. Write an
essay (ofabout 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The followinghints may be of some
help:
a. What is meant by “thinking positively”?
b. What is the connection between success and optimism?
c. How can we keep an optimistic and positive attitude?
▆ Sample Letter for Task 1:
Dear Weihua,
I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I’ve just read an
article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I’m now sending you a
copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.
Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on
the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future.
Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we
have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture
them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance.
You will make it.
Yours,
Janet
(152 words)
▆Sample Essay for Task 2:
Thinking positively means allowing your mindto be filled with optimistic feelings, and alwayshoping for
the best though still aware of thedifficulties that might be involved.
The human mind is powerful; thoughts ofoptimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfillingprophecy.
Though it might seem impossible tosome, positive thinking and success actually havea cause-and-result
relationship. The reason isthat a person with positive thinking will alwaysbroadcast goodwill and confidence
and that kindof radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody.
Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards moretrust and respect. This not only opens up moreopportunities
for the individual, but it also feedsback emotionally, and the cycle continues.
Though the shaping of a positive or negativepersonality often happens subconsciously, it ispossible to
control such processes consciously. Aperson can try visualizing favourable situations,whether it is
remembering a contest won as achild or imagining getting that job offer so longsought after. Over time
circumstances will changeaccordingly. (169 words)
2024年8月17日发(作者：殳胜)
Unit Two
Optimism and Positive Thinking
Enhance Your Language Awareness
Words in Action
▆ Working with Words and Expressions
1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences
with them. Change the form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
positive
2)
startled
3)
perspective
4)
harden
5)
shape
6)
address
7)
crises
8)
curse
9)
incredible
10)
conversely
11)
issue
12)
response
13)
prior
14)
rare
15)
accomplish
2. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their
meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the
blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
get the hang of
2)
have lived through
3)
makes a difference
4)
have no idea
5)
concerned with
6)
slipped over
7)
ran into
8)
in reverse
9)
mull over
▆
Increasing Your Word Power
1. Decide whether “do”, “make” or “take” is needed to complete each of thefollowing sentences. Change
the verb form where necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
does
2)
make
3)
take
4)
do
5)
make
6) Take
7)
done
8)
taken
9)
making
10) took
2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words orexpressions in brackets.
Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Youmay consult a dictionary if necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
concerned
2)
Concerning
3)
reject
4)
declined
5)
unconscious
6)
subconscious
7)
former
8)
preceding
9)
raise
10) rise
3. Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalentin Column B. You may
consult a dictionary if necessary.
▆Answers:
1)
d
2)
j
3) k
4)
a
5)
b
6)
h
7) c
8)
f
9) l
10)
e
11)
g
12)
i
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
Task 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as” can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since /
because”, “in the way / manner that”,etc., and it can also be used in a comparative structure.
Studythe following sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in eachsentence.
▆ Answers for reference:
1)
in the way /manner that
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
though / although
when
since
used in a comparison
though
while
in the way that
Task 2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating theChinese into English, using “as”
as a relative pronoun.
▆ Answers for reference:
1) as you describe / have described / described
2) as concern every one ofus
3) As is well known
4)
As we all can see
5)
6)
as you show / as you have shownfor your teacher
As is reported / announced in today’s papers
Cloze
Complete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.
▆ Answers:
1) p
erspective
2) d
espair
3) necessity
4) p
erform
5) C
onversely
6) prophecy
7) w
here
8) a
s
9) a
chieve
10) recognize
11) d
ealt
w
ith
12) a
ttitude
13) channels
14) c
oncerned
Translation
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
▆
Answers for reference:
1) Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /The only people who can
fully appreciate this are those who have lived through asimilar experience.
2) Scientists have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles form/ areformed and interact (with one
another).
3)
Those who have got the hang of Rubik’s Cube (Magic Cube) can return each face toconsisting of one colour in
no time.
4)
The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in successfor the company.
5)
The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins.
6) He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to /sitting in front of
the TV set all day long.
7) There’s a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive. Ittakes courage to live.
8) She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping handto others.
Theme-Related Writing
Do either of the following two writing tasks. You may draw on some useful ideasand expressions from a
variety of sources, such as the two texts in this unit or theInternet.
1) Having read the two passages in this unit, you may have come to a betterunderstanding of life and the times
when pessimistic and optimistic thoughtstake turns to affect your behaviour. Write a letter of
encouragement (ofabout 150 words) to one of your high school friends who failed in the collegeentrance
examination. Tell him or her about your new understanding of theneed to remain optimistic.
2) The writers of the two texts in this unit convey to us the message that weneed to look at the positive side of
anything that comes to us and that weneed to take an optimistic and positive attitude toward life. Write an
essay (ofabout 150 words) to share your ideas with your classmates. The followinghints may be of some
help:
a. What is meant by “thinking positively”?
b. What is the connection between success and optimism?
c. How can we keep an optimistic and positive attitude?
▆ Sample Letter for Task 1:
Dear Weihua,
I know you are still feeling upset about your results in the college entrance examination. I’ve just read an
article about how pessimistic and optimistic thoughts can affect our behaviour and I’m now sending you a
copy, hoping that it will help you step out of the shadows.
Naturally, failing the college entrance examination can be very depressing, yet if you continue to dwell on
the past, you will never be able to pick yourself up and focus on what is more important for now and the future.
Life is full of trials and anyone may suffer setbacks. We must take an optimistic attitude towards the things we
have to deal with. Optimism and positive thinking are powerful forces. Good things do come true if we picture
them often. Please do have confidence in your potential. Just work hard and prepare for another chance.
You will make it.
Yours,
Janet
(152 words)
▆Sample Essay for Task 2:
Thinking positively means allowing your mindto be filled with optimistic feelings, and alwayshoping for
the best though still aware of thedifficulties that might be involved.
The human mind is powerful; thoughts ofoptimism and pessimism can be a self-fulfillingprophecy.
Though it might seem impossible tosome, positive thinking and success actually havea cause-and-result
relationship. The reason isthat a person with positive thinking will alwaysbroadcast goodwill and confidence
and that kindof radiating attitude will take a hold on everybody.
Gradually, people’s attitude will shift towards moretrust and respect. This not only opens up moreopportunities
for the individual, but it also feedsback emotionally, and the cycle continues.
Though the shaping of a positive or negativepersonality often happens subconsciously, it ispossible to
control such processes consciously. Aperson can try visualizing favourable situations,whether it is
remembering a contest won as achild or imagining getting that job offer so longsought after. Over time
circumstances will changeaccordingly. (169 words)