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Unit 3 Getting along with others Section 2 Language focus on Reading
Ⅰ. 单句语境填词,注意词的词性和词形。
1. I hate to lose _______ (联系) with my old school friends.
2. Your speech was heard by a group of five _______ (裁判员), all of whom agreed that it was the best one this year.
3. Most _______ (受苦者) of the condition tend to live in highly polluted areas.
4. Have you _______ (确切地) decided to go to America?
5. The children were all on their best_______ (行为) at the museum.
6. It was most _______ (慷慨的) of you to lend me the money.
7. They have simply _______ (误解) what rock and roll is.
8. He didn't know he had been _______ (欺骗).
9. I caught _______ (看见) of an empty seat at the back of the bus.
10. You should _______ (道歉) to me for reading my letter.
Ⅱ. 阅读理解。
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Friends are very important to us. Sometimes we just want to develop some new friendships. Here are some of the best apps for you to make new friends.
Atleto
Research shows that exercising with a friend promotes more motivation and healthier lifestyle habits. Atleto is an app that builds on this “exercise contagion(传染)” phenomenon by bringing together athletic people to take exercise and organize group activities. You can choose from over 40 sports and find your community of people who like to be in a sweat.
Friender
Studies show that we're eager to find people similar to us. Suppose you're sick of boring surfacelevel conversations. Then Friender solves that problem quickly with an algorithm(算法) that only matches you based on your favorite activities and interests. This friendfinding app makes it easy to get into conversations that you care about. If you don't have many hobbies to type into an app, one of the easiest ways to start is to try out new bobbies.
Pawdate
Dogs are great companions, but sometimes it's nice to talk to humans too. This app connects pet owners to meet up at dog parks or walk with their pups. You get to set up doggie play dates and find new friends at the same time. It's a winwin.
Skout
Skout started back in 2007 to help people make new friends. The matches are based on geographical distances and preferences. It's perfect for meeting people while traveling, moving and entering a new chapter of life. Skout is able to discover people directly by checking into a location and seeing who else on the app is there.
( ) 1. Who is Atleto intended for?
A. Friendship seekers who like walking dogs.
B. Friendship seekers who like playing sports.
C. Friendship seekers who specialize in infection treatment.
D. Friendship seekers who specialize in community service.
( ) 2. How can people make friends with Friender?
A. By wrestling with algorithm issues.
B. By forming unconventional habits.
C. By sharing their favorite activities.
D. By talking with likeminded people.
( ) 3. Which app can help the user find new friends quickly at a new place?
A. Atleto. B. Friender.
C. Pawdate. D. Skout.
B
When it comes to team assembly(团队组建), people who are both trustworthy and competent are the most sought after. However, those who are friendly and trustworthy are more likely to be selected than those who are known for just their skill competence and personal reputation, according to new research from Binghamton University.
“We assume that people are selected for important tasks due to their knowledge, skills and abilities. However, this research suggests that people may often get picked because team members feel comfortable with them,” said Cynthia Maupin, assistant professor of organizational behavior and leadership in Binghamton University's School of Management. “People may be willing to sacrifice a bit in terms of performance in order to have a really positive team experience.”
Maupin and her colleagues focused on a group of MBA students to conduct their study. Students were randomly assigned to different teams to carry out class projects and assignments. Toward the end of the semester, students were asked to form their own teams, and evaluate why they selected each member of their group.
“To find out how students signaled to others that they might be someone who would be good to team up with in the future, we studied their use of either challenging or supportive voice,” Maupin said.
•Challenging voice: Communicating in a way that challenges the present situation and is focused on new ideas and efficiency.
•Supportive voice: Communicating in a way that strengthens social ties and trust, and builds friendly unity of a team.
The researchers found that students who exhibited both voices were the most indemand people when it came to assembling teams. However, students who only used supportive voice to exhibit their friendliness and trustworthiness were more sought after than those who only signaled their competence through the use of challenging voice.
Maupin said the findings have major implications(影响) for the workplace. “People should realize the way they speak up can have a strong effect on informal teaming up at a later point and that supportive voice helps establish harmonious relationships and a sense of trust amongst individuals.”
( ) 4. Who are more likely to be selected into a team?
A. Those willing to make sacrifices.
B. Those reliable and easy to get along with.
C. Those with ideal skill competence.
D. Those known for good personal reputation.
( ) 5. How did Maupin and her colleagues carry out the study?
A. They assigned MBA students to different teams on purpose.
B. They studied college students' cooperative competence.
C. They took a group of MBA students as research objects.
D. They studied MBA students' use of challenging or cooperative voice.
( ) 6. What does the underlined word “signaled” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Replied. B. Demanded.
C. Promised. D. Displayed.
( ) 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The Secret to Assembling a Team
B. The Importance of Competence
C. Challenging Voice or Supportive Voice
D. Competent Teammates or Friendly Teammates
Ⅲ. 语法填空。
Today, life as a teenager has changed greatly. The growth from childhood to adulthood is effortless for some, 1. _______ difficult for others. There are 2. _______ number of challenges to face, decisions to make, and roads to take.
Being a teenager means we're no longer children but we're not adults either. We make great efforts 3._______ (live) up to so many expectations from our friends, family members, and sometimes even our parents' friends too. Actually, in this stage of life, we're expected to be responsible 4. _______ something, yet we're not allowed to do just as much as adults can. All adults see us as children 5. _______ are trying to be someone we can't be just yet.
Many adults expect us to act just as they did, but they don't understand that we 6. _______ (raise) differently. Times have changed compared to 30 years ago 7. _______ our parents were teenagers. Back then they 8. _______ (have) more time away from phones, computers and TVs. They communicated face to face more. Nowadays we communicate online.
The best part of being a teenager is being able to find things at the click of a button. With 9. _______ (advance) technology, today's generation doesn't struggle as much as they did 30 years ago. The new technology plays an important role in our lives. Teenagers nowadays are much 10. _______ (close) than ever. We can easily reach each other with a mobile phone or a computer.
Ⅳ. 连句成文:逐句翻译下列句子,然后增加适当的过渡词语,把它们连成一篇小短文。
1. 无论是骑车上学、做作业还是周末一起闲逛,我们几乎形影不离。(hang out; out of one's sight)
2. 上个星期天,她伤了我的心,我现在还在收拾残局。(pick up the pieces)
3. 我快被这种情况下的压力压垮了,都不知道接下来该怎么办。(at a loss)
4. 当我发现我被她耍了时,我气炸了,想要放弃我们的友谊。(explode with anger; let go of)
5. 不管怎样,是时候重新考虑我们的关系并且找个机会和她进行一次充分的、坦诚的谈话了。(in any case; find an opportunity)
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参考答案
Ⅰ. 1. contact 2. judges 3. sufferers
4. definitely 5. behaviour 6. generous
7. misunderstood 8. tricked 9. sight
10. apologize
Ⅱ. 1—5 BDDBC 6—7 DD
Ⅲ. 1. but 2. a 3. to live 4. for 5. who/that 6. are raised 7. when 8. had
9. advanced 10. closer
Ⅳ. 1. Whether we're cycling to school, doing homework or just hanging out at the weekend, we're hardly out of each other's sight. 2. But last Sunday, she broke my heart, and I'm still picking up the pieces. 3. The stress of this situation is killing me, and I'm at a loss what to do next. 4. When I found out that I was tricked by her, I exploded with anger and wanted to let go of our friendship. 5. However, in any case, it's time to rethink our relationship and find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her.
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