Unit Six Learning to Work Together
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)viewpoint
2)conventional
3)merely
4)valid
5)productive
6)assess
7)alter
8)employment
9)competent
10)objective
11)professional
12)reserve
13)shift
14)dismiss
15)personally
16)strengths
17)norms
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)in reserve
2)To his credit
3)In view of
4)in person
5)take up
6)follow the herd
7)assess / judge, on its (own) merits
8)takes an, turn
▆ Increasing Your Word Power
1.Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a proper preposition, paying attention to the collocations of verbs and prepositions.
▆ Answers:
1)to
2)on
3)to
4)about, of
5)to
6)on, with
7)to, with
8)on
9)to
10)to
2.We can use many different adjectives to describe physical size, such as big, large, huge, enormous, tall, etc. But when we talk about something that is not physical, we tend to choose adjectives that can intensify the meaning of a noun. In such cases, we need to keep in mind that different nouns need different adjectives to intensify them.
Now study the adjectives in the box below and decide which one can best complete each of the following sentences.
▆ Answers:
1)deep
2)total
3)heavy
4)high
5)deep
6)strong
7)high
8)heavy
9)close
10)total
3.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalent in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.
▆ Answers:
1)e
2)h
3)j
4)b
5)k
6)g
7)a
8)m
9)f
10)d
11)i
12)c
13)l
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
Task 1: Now fill in each of the following blanks with the proper form of the verb given in brackets.
▆ Answers:
1)heard/ should hear
2)had got/got
3)has realized
4)are attacked, are attacked
5)have finished
6)leave
7)let
8)is
9)don’t lose
10)had not rained
11)weren’t raining
12)had
Task 2: Now put the following direct speech into indirect speech.
▆ Answers for reference:
1)The children said (that) they had seen some of those animated cartoons.
2)John said (that) he knew he wouldn’t be able to do it.
3)Mary said (that) Joe couldn’t have done such a thing, for he was such a conscientious young man.
4)Last Friday Mary asked John whether / if he was going to plant trees with them the next day.
5)He asked John how long he had been waiting for them.
6)The old lady downstairs told us to be quiet after midnight.
7)The monitor reminded us not to forget to take our notebooks with us.
8)John remarked what a lovely house it was. / John remarked that it was a lovely house.
Cloze
Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given.
▆ Answers:
1)being
2)who
3)essential
4)employee
5)role
6)goals
7)specific
8)common
9)on
10)line
11)mean
12)agree
13)offer
Translation
Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
▆ Answers for reference:
1)We』ve worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in the way of our friendship.
2)This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.
3)They usually don’t mention their requirements until you are beginning to let your defenses down.
4)You should have the courage to face your own mistakes. Don’t try to shift the blame onto others when things go wrong. / … Don’t try to shift the blame onto other shoulders when things go wrong.
5)If you are more often than not affected by fear and worry, you will find this book very useful.
6)Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that is required of me.
7)If you don’t have a plan of what you will do every day, chances are high that you won’t do much.
8)Great minds think alike. Your ideas are completely in line with his.
Theme-Related Writing
Write a short passage of about 150 words entitled 「My View of a Team Player」. The questions listed below may serve as an outline.
1) What does a team player mean?
2) Why do we need team players?
3) How do we make ourselves team players?
▆ Sample Essay:
A team player is someone who can work well with other people in a team. But it is not enough just to get along with others. A true team player must be more positive and constructive than just following the herd; he or she must also be able to play an active part in decision-making.
Our society demands team players because by gathering all our various strengths together, we can accomplish more in a shorter time. It is because of teamwork that most businesses are able to function properly.
To become team players we must learn to compromise. When our views conflict with the general view of the team we must restrain our egos and listen to what others say. We should learn how to deal with criticism in a mature way; be honest and be aware of others』 feelings. (144 words)