【正文】 .. .. .. ..Unit 1 Personality(P14)Post Reading179。 Reading Comprehension1. Understanding the Organization of the Text1) 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. 23)People’s selfconcept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.People with high selfesteem usually act with confidence.People with low selfesteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.3) Ways of overing shyness (Para. 415)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 ments 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 bees to live up to our full potential.2. Understanding Specific Information1) F 2) T 3) T 4) T 5) F 6) T 7) F 8) F 9) T3. （略）Vocabulary Practice1．”Self” is a prefix which means ‘of, to or by oneself or itself.’ Words with the prefix “self” that appear in the text: selfconscious, selfconcept, selfassurance, selfworth, selfconfidence, selfesteem, selfdestructive, selfawareness, selfacceptance, selfrejection, selfconfident.1. selfconscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you)2. selfconfidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.。 confidence in oneself)3. selfesteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked, respected, or admired)4. selfdestructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own best interests)5. selfworth (the value you give to your life and achievements)6. selfconcept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic character and nature)7. Selfawareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself)8. selfassurance / selfconfidence (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) E8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12) F 13) G 14) K3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4) overweight 5) overe6) eventually 7) slim 8) pliments 9) diminish 10) reassurance11) detrimental12) isolated 13) selfesteem 14) accented 4. 1) reflected 2) concerned / worried 3) profound effect / influence4) viewed / regarded 5) sensitive 6) respond / react7)eliminated 8) overe my fear 9) concentrate on10) made no mentTranslation1. 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 e 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 overe his fatal weakness.Part Four Writing and Translation(P 46)2. Translation PracticeFrom Chinese into English1) 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 selfconfidence 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 Reading179。 Reading Comprehension1. Testing Your Memory1) Because they were invited to a feast in the sky.2) He saw the birds were busy preparing.3) He planned to go to the feast / sky with the birds.4) They didn’t agree because Tortoise was mischievous / cunning and ungrateful.5) With a sweet tongue, he convinced the birds that he was a changed man.6) He made two wings with all the feathers he got from each bird.7) All of you.8)1