Unit 1 Personality (P14) Post Reading
3 Reading Comprehension
1. Understanding the Organization of the Text 1) Introduction (Para. 1):
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. 2) Reasons why shyness can have a negative effect (Para. 2-3) People’s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence.
People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. 3) Ways of overcoming shyness (Para. 4-15)
i) Recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses. ii) Set reasonable goals.
iii) Don’t waste time and energy on destructive feelings such as guilt and shame. iv) Don’t be afraid to speak up and give your point of view. v) Do not make negative comments about yourself. vi) Accept criticism thoughtfully.
vii) Profit from failures and disappointments by viewing them as learning experiences. viii) Do no associate with people who make you feel inadequate.
ix) Set aside time to relax, enjoy hobbies, and reevaluate your goals regularly. x) Practice being in social situations. 4) Conclusion (Para. 16)
The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential.
2. Understanding Specific Information
1) F 2) T 3) T 4) T 5) F 6) T 7) F 8) F 9) T
3. （略）
Vocabulary Practice
1．”Self-” is a prefix which means ‘of, to or by oneself or itself.’
Words with the prefix “self-” that appear in the text: self-conscious, self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-rejection, self-confident.
1. self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)
2. self-confidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.; confidence in oneself) 3. self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, respected, or admired)
4. self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own best interests) 5. self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements)
6. self-concept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic character and nature) 7. Self-awareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself)
8. self-assurance / self-confidence (the belief that you are able to deal with people and problems easily)
2. 1) B 2) I 3) L 4) A 5) H 6) D 7) E 8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12) F 13) G 14) K
3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overcome 6) eventually 7) slim 8) compliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance 11) detrimental12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented
4. 1) reflected 2) concerned / worried 3) profound effect / influence 4) viewed / regarded 5) sensitive 6) respond / react 7)eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on 10) made no comment
Translation
1. You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising.
2. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before. 3. When the right opportunity come along, he’ll take it.
4. Every day he sets aside some time to be with his family and enjoy life. 5. I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father. 6. He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations. 7. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously. 8. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.
Part Four Writing and Translation (P 46)
2. Translation Practice From Chinese into English
1) It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and failure. 2) Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful. 3) When you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience.
4) Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problems or difficulties. 5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.
6) Everyone has experienced failures and disappointments, so don’t blame yourself too much.
Unit 2 Myths and Legends (P60) Post Reading
3 Reading Comprehension 1. Testing Your Memory
1) Because they were invited to a feast in the sky. 2) He saw the birds were busy preparing.