1、Unit SevenReading and ReflectionEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1 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) immediate 2) essential 3) de
2、bating 4) cited 5) hence 6) obligation7) distinct 8) logical 9) vital 10) revolution 11) unburden 12) privilege2 In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers: 1) attend to 2) be carried away 3) fell i
3、nto 4) broken off 5) were summoned up 6) be put in touch with Increasing Your Word Power1 You will read six pairs of words which are similar in meaning but are different in usage. Reflect on the differences in usage between the words in each group and fill in each blank with a proper one. Change the
4、 form if necessary. Answers: 1) charge 2) accused 3) abolish 4) cancel 5) senseless 6) meaningless7) frustrating 8) depressing 9) extra 10) additional 11) classical; classic 12) classic2 The suffixes th and age can form nouns from corresponding verbs or adjectives. Now add th or -age to the verbs or
5、 adjectives given in the table to form nouns. Answers: Adjectives Nouns Verbs Nounsdeep depth link linkageshort shortage marry marriagelong length pass passagetrue truth grow growthyoung youth store storageNow complete each of the following sentences with a noun you have just formed. Answers: 1) mar
6、riage 2) growth 3) storage 4) depth 5) truth6) youth 7) passage 8) length 9) shortage 10) linkage3 In each of the following sentences you are given two confusing words in the brackets. Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Answers:1) rarely 2) average 3) entire 4) benefit 5) obligation6)
7、regard 7) selective 8) meatGrammar in contextDiscourse structureConnective words or phrases can be used to point out the thought relationship between sentences. Now choose proper connective words and expressions from the boxes below to fill in the blanks in the following two paragraphs. Answers:Para
8、graph 1:1) First 2) Second 3）Instead 4) Third 5) In contrast6) Fourth 7) Consequently 8) Finally 9) ButParagraph 2:1) For example 2) Similarly 3) Another 4) First5) then 6) finally 7) Furthermore 8) In like mannerClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial lette
9、r of each is given. Answers:1) compare 2) understand 3) limited 4) acquaintances 5) enters 6) touch 7) special 8) poet 9) object 10) forces 11) cultivate 12) depends 13) consisting 14) contribution 15) intellectualTranslation 1 Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expr
10、essions given in brackets. Answers for reference:1) Under the circumstances of promoting a socialist market economy in China, it is essential to strengthen the management of accounting information quality.2) Professor Lin told students stories about Washington and Lincoln in respect to the importanc
11、e of being honest.3) People living in the desert area dont have enough water to drink, let alone using water to irrigate the land.4) Dr. Wang has the habit of making notes in the margins while reading a book.5) It is interesting that with the passage of time, some words which have fallen into disuse
12、 may sometimes be revived with a new meaning.6) There seemed no chance of reaching an agreement, therefore both parties / sides decided to break off negotiations.7) College students should be brave enough to face and overcome with confidence all the obstacles and difficulties they meet with in their
13、 lives.8) The sanitary conditions in this area have deteriorated to such an extent that there is widespread danger of diseases.9) Extensive investigations and interviews put Miss Smith in touch with a whole range of the people of that country and their life styles.10) It is true that weve made some
14、progress in our work but we must take care not to be carried away by our achievements.2. Translate the following passage into English. Answers for reference:Lin Yutang was a famous man of letters in modern China. In his The Art of Reading, he tells us that reading gives a man a certain charm and fla
15、vor and only those who read with this object in mind can understand what is meant by the art of reading. When one begins to think of improving his mind, all the pleasure of reading is gone.Lin Yutang holds that there are no books that one absolutely must read. Even if there is a certain book that ev
16、eryone must read, there is a given time for it. When ones thoughts and experience have not reached a certain point for reading a classic, the book will leave only a bad flavor on his palate if he forces himself to read it. He also believes that although there are no books in this world that everybod
17、y must read, there are books that a person must read at a certain time, in a given place, under given circumstances, and at a given period of his life.To him, reading is an act consisting of two sides, the author and the reader. The net gain comes as much from the readers contribution through his ow
18、n insight and experience as from the authors own. Therefore, Lin Yutang believes that the discovery of a readers favorite author is the most critical event in his intellectual development.Theme-Related WritingWrite a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “The Declining Popularity of Rea
19、ding”. Your paper should cover the following points:1) The importance of reading2) The causes of the declining interest in reading3) Possible solutionSample essay:The Declining Popularity of ReadingReading has always been an essential part of human civilization. It enlightens us, empowers us with kn
20、owledge, and improves our character and taste. It opens an unknown world to us.However, there has been an acknowledged global decline of the public interest in reading. I think there are several causes for this decline. The first is probably the temptation brought about by modern technology, seducin
21、g people to replace reading with other means of entertainment and relaxation such as computer games, films, TV programmes, and online chatting. The second is the social frenzy for money and power which has drained people of their time and energy, leaving them hardly any time for reading. The third c
22、ause might be the decreasing social awareness of the importance of reading and, and as a result, less attention is paid to reading.It is high time that we took action to promote reading. Firstly, we should view technological advancements discreetly, and people should be aware that modern means of en
23、tertainment can not replace reading. Secondly, the social perception of success must be modified so that people should know that wealth alone does not make a gentleman while reading can improve ones character. Thirdly, efforts should be made to enhance public awareness of the importance of reading. In short, I believe the decline of reading indicates the decline of a nation and must be addressed.
