Unit 3 @ Cloze & Writing Practice

Unit 3  RoboShop

RoboShop, in downtown Tokyo, is the first store in the world where there are no __1__ at work. Robots work 24 hours a day, __2__ the customers who come in. RoboShop is like a __3__ vending machine. Customers come into the shop and look at the __4__ cases. They write the numbers of the items they want on order cards. Next they punch the numbers into a machine __5__ to an ATM machine. Then a robot, called Robo, goes to work. Robo looks like a bucket __6__ wheels. It moves quickly around the store, choosing items and putting them into a shopping basket. Robo always chooses the biggest things first. If you buy a new toaster, Robo will not put it __7__ your fresh sushi. RoboShop sells things that people buy every day, __8__ food and drinks to household goods, magazines, and cosmetics. It __9__ sells many other things, such as expensive watches and perfumes. RoboShop is just like a vending machine but much bigger. Many people think it’s interesting to shop there and the prices are lower because the store doesn’t have to pay __10__ to Robos.

(   ) 1. (A) machines           (B) humans              (C) robots                (D) agent

(   ) 2. (A) prepare                    (B) preparing           (C) serve                  (D) serving

(   ) 3. (A) flat                    (B) tiny                    (C) giant                  (D) expandable

(   ) 4. (A) display              (B) performance             (C) description        (D) deposit

(   ) 5. (A) familiar                   (B) similar               (C) reliable               (D) valuable

(   ) 6. (A) to                      (B) by                      (C) on                      (D) in

(   ) 7. (A) under                (B) below                 (C) in the middle of (D) on top of

(   ) 8. (A) ranging             (B) offering              (C) from                  (D) for

(   ) 9. (A) also                         (B) however                   (C) thus                         (D) yet

(   ) 10. (A) debts               (B) salaries              (C) prices                 (D) fines

Sentence Pattern Analysis:

1. S + V1…, V2-ing/V2-en…(分詞構句)

Q&A:

1. What’s the main idea of this passage?àThe passage introduces the first store where robots are at work.

2. What do you often buy from vending machines?àI often buy drinks from vending machines.

3. What can you find in RoboShop?.àWe can find many things that we need every day, like food, drinks, household goods, magazines, and cosmetics.

4. Do you like the idea of buying things from RoboShop? Why or why not?àI don’t like to buy things from RoboShop because nobody says hello to me.

Sentence Making & Rewriting & Translation:

1. be + similar + toàMy cat is similar to yours in appearance.

2. in fact…àDon’t keep asking me if you did anything wrong. In fact, I am not sure about it.

3. It is interestingàIt is interesting to listen to pop music.

1. They lay on the grass. They were looking at the twinkling stars. (用V-ing合併)

àThey lay on the grass looking at the twinkling star.

2. She was playing the guitar. She pretended not to see me. (用V-ing合併)

àShe was playing the guitar, pretending not to see me.

3. Who is the man? The man is dancing with your sister. (用V-ing合併)àWho is the man dancing with your sister?

4. Most of the students studied in the same school. Most of the students were invited to the party. (用V-pp合併)àMost of the students invited to the party studied in the same school.

Translation: (S+V…, Ving…)

1.他揮手道別。(wave his hand)àHe said goodbye, waving his hand.

2.他挨家挨戶賣自製的冰淇淋。(home-made)àHe walked from door to door, selling his home-made ice cream.

3.小女孩安安靜靜地坐在地板上完娃娃。(play with dolls)àThe little girl sat quietly on the floor, playing with dolls.

4.隔壁住的那個人是律師。The man living next door is a lawyer.

5.林太太出門了，留下女兒一個人在家。Mrs. Lin went out, leaving her daughter alone at home.

模擬考作文範例1

範例一

Dear Jay,

I know you’re nervous about discussing the issue with Kevin; however, communication is key. First, you should ask Kevin if he indeed said something bad about you. If he did, then ask why he said such negative things about you. Take his explanation seriously and ask yourself whether there’s truth to his criticism. If there is, you need to contemplate how to change your behavior. If there isn’t, your next step is to figure out how he got this impression. Finally, tell Kevin you would like him to speak with you about a problem directly next time.

Though the conversation might be awkward, it can open up a space for you to think about the conflicts in your relationship. If you don’t openly discuss the issue, it’ll keep bothering you and get worse. An honest discussion will force you to confront the issue and find a solution. What’s more, it’ll inspire you to reflect on your own behavior. Finally, you can learn from this experience by figuring out how to deal with similar problems in the future. If Kevin really cherishes your friendship, this discussion will only make your friendship stronger. If not, it’s better to find out sooner rather than later.

​​​​​​​Best of luck, Martha

Unit 2 @ Cloze & Writing Practice

Unit 2  Superstitions

Every culture in the world believes certain superstitions. Even societies that are very rational and __1__ are sometimes a little bit superstitious. __2__, the United States is a country that is very advanced in science and technology. But even in American society, people sometimes believe superstitions. They __3__ “thirteen” an unlucky number. So, __4__ rare to find a building of thirteen stories or a house with the number 13. You can imagine how they feel when Friday __5__ on the thirteenth day of a month. The day is thought by a lot of people to be an unlucky day. In addition to being superstitious about numbers, Americans often consider __6__ unlucky to break a mirror. If a person breaks a mirror, he or she will have seven years of __7__. Moreover, they always __8__ walking under a ladder for fear of bringing themselves bad luck. Black cats are also unlucky especially when they cross people’s path. A long time ago, people believed that black cats were really witches __9__. Some superstitions have become their customs. When someone sneezes, they say “God bless you.” People __10__ think that the soul would escape from the body when they sneezed. Being blessed can protect people from losing their souls.

(   ) 1. (A) traditional         (B) scientific            (C) democratic         (D) independent

(   ) 2. (A) For example            (B) However            (C) Moreover           (D) In addition

(   ) 3. (A) regard               (B) think of              (C) consider                   (D) describe

(   ) 4. (A) they are                   (B) they                          (C) it is                    (D) there is

(   ) 5. (A) appears                   (B) goes                   (C) becomes                   (D) falls

(   ) 6. (A) that                         (B) this                    (C) they                          (D) it

(   ) 7. (A) performance            (B) misfortune         (C) resistance           (D) survival

(   ) 8. (A) avoid                (B) permit                (C) allow                 (D) suggest

(   ) 9. (A) in disguise         (B) as a proof          (C) under pressure   (D) on purpose

(   ) 10. (A) may                (B) will                   (C) used to              (D) are used to

Sentence Pattern Analysis:

1. S + consider/think/believe/find + O + O.C.(Adj./N)

2. It + be + Adj./N (+ for sb.) + to V….(It作需主詞)

3. S + V1 + it + Adj./N + to V2…(It作需受詞)

Q&A:

1. What’s the main idea of this passage?àPeople in U.S. believe some superstitions.

2. Why do Americans think that black cats will bring them bad luck?àPeople in the Middle Ages believed that black cats were witches in disguise. Black cats have been believed to be evil since then.

3. Write down just one sentence that tells about the superstition you believe.àI believe Friday the thirteenth is an unlucky day.

Sentence Making:

1. find + O + Adj.àI find him stingy and critical.

2. It is necessary…àIt is necessary for us to keep everything in order.

3. find it impossible…àI find it impossible to master a foreign language in one or two years.

Sentence combination or rewriting:

1. I pay him one million dollars. He will not fix the CD player for me. (Even if…)

àEven if I pay him one million dollars, he will not fix the CD player for me.

2. The engine made a lot of noise. I was unable to get to sleep it.

àThe noise if the engine made it impossible for me to get to sleep.

3. He will take my advice. That is certain.àIt is certain that he will take my advice.

4. Telling the difference between them is difficult for him.

àIt is difficult for him to tell the difference between them.

Unit 1 @ Cloze and Writing Practice

Unit 1  Being Healthy

Between the ages of nine and eighteen, you experience a series of physical changes called puberty. It sometimes causes problems. These __1__ skin problems, troublesome hair condition and also swings in mood. Sometimes you may feel very happy and confident and __2__ times you may feel unsure of yourself and your appearance. __3__ the changes, you need to stay healthy. If your body is __4__ good condition, you will feel energetic, confident, and able to deal with the __5__ of everyday life. Physical health can influence __6__ you feel about your looks. Your health shows in your __7__; a happy, healthy person has good skin and hair, and sparkle in the eyes. Good health __8__ you better equipped to fight illness and resist infections. It also helps protect you __9__ certain diseases in adulthood, such as heart disease. These long-term benefits may seem unimportant when you are a young person, but there are also immediate benefits to __10__.

(   ) 1. (A) include              (B) exclude              (C) show                  (D) result

(   ) 2. (A) another             (B) other                  (C) any                    (D) these

(   ) 3. (A) To cope with    (B) Coping with             (C) Cope with          (D) You cope with

(   ) 4. (A) on                     (B) to                       (C) in                       (D) into

(   ) 5. (A) do’s and don’ts       (B) ups and downs  (C) ins and outs       (D) right and wrong

(   ) 6. (A) that                         (B) how                         (C) whether             (D) why

(   ) 7. (A) personality       (B) character            (C) appearance        (D) mood

(   ) 8. (A) has                    (B) offers                 (C) causes               (D) makes

(   ) 9. (A) not to go           (B) to fight               (C) from                  (D) away

(   ) 10. (A) live healthy     (B) keep healthy            (C) living healthily   (D) keeping healthily

Sentence Pattern Analysis:

1. S + V.(feel/keep/stay/seem) + S.C.                          2. S + make + O + O.C.(Adj./N/V/Vpp)

Q&A:

1. What’s the main idea of this passage?àThe age of puberty sometimes causes problems, but trying to keep healthy can help cope with the problem.

2. What problems do you have at the age of puberty?àI have a skin problem. My serious acne can ruin my life.

3. What will help you deal with ups and downs of everyday life?àPhysical health will help me deal with ups and downs of everyday life.

4. What do you do to make puberty?àI eat the right foods and exercise to help make puberty less difficult.

Sentence Making:

1. protect … from …àIn winter, warm clothes protect us from the cold.

2. such asàI like Italian food, such as pizza and pasta.

Translation:

1. 漫長的旅程使得他筋疲力竭。àThe long journey made him tired out/exhausted.

2. 他變得更強壯更健康了。àHe grew stronger and healthier.

3. 這料子摸起來很柔軟。àThe material feels soft.

4. 這水果味道很可怕。àThe fruit tastes terrible.

5. 意外發生時，務必要保持鎮定。àWhen accidents happen, be sure to keep calm.

6. 這句子聽起來正確嗎？àDoes the sentence sound correct?

Answers to Unit 4 The Cellist of Sarajevo

Comprehension Check

1 A  2 D  3 B

Patterns in Use

句型一

Exercise

2 Beside the president sat the first lady.

3 In the house live an elderly woman and her cat.

4 Under the bed are old picture books that the kids no longer read.

5 From the back of the audience surprisingly appeared the performers.

句型二

Exercise

2 Whether they were food or other necessities

3 Whether they had supported the war or not

4 Whether he intended to express his grief or show his rage

5 Whether you consider his behavior foolish or not

Extra Exercise

I

1 Across from our apartment is a popular restaurant.

2 Whether it is day or night, this restaurant is always crowded with customers.

II

1 In front of the museum lies/sits a beautiful garden.

2 Whether the visitors are just arriving or about to leave the museum, they can relax there.

III

1 In the glass cabinet are several model cars displayed/displayed several model cars.

2 Whether they are of classic design or in the latest model, they all catch consumers’ eye.

Writing Hands-on

Exercise A

2

For They can express their concern for problems and challenges facing their country.

Against They are not mature enough to judge matters by themselves, but rather are easily influenced.

3

For Like those of other professions, teachers should have equal rights to do so.

Against Students have the right to receive education in school. If teachers go on strike and classes are not held, it would be neglect of duty.

Answers to "The Teacher Who Changed My Life"

Comprehension Check

1 A  2 C  3 D  4 A

Patterns in Use

句型一

Exercise

2 suggest that you (should) choose one position

3 command that you (should) spend some time learning

4 ask that each of you (should) keep your grades up

5 require that you (should) practice a lot

句型二

Exercise

2 If it had/Had it not been for the life jacket, the ferry passenger would have drowned.

3 If it had/Had it not been for my parents’ support, I wouldn’t have had the courage to perform onstage.

4 If it had/Had it not been for the injury to his left knee, the tennis player could have won the match.

5 If it had/Had it not been for his strong religious faith, the priest might not have been able to work in such a remote village.

Writing Hands-on

Exercise A

Topic: My Thoughts on Anne Frank’s Diary

1 Anne Frank’s Diary, written by a girl younger than me, has touched my heart.　

  a brief summary of the story

 ‚ the part that impresses me the most

 ƒ what I have learned from the story

2

  Anne Frank’s Diary, written by a girl younger than me, has deeply touched my heart. Anne Frank got the diary as a birthday present at 13 when she was still leading a normal life. However, things changed completely after the Nazis took over and Hitler made strict laws against the Jews. The Frank family had no choice but to hide in the Secret Annex. Anne started writing her diary as a young teenager, and she matured physically and emotionally through the two years of hiding. What impressed me most was that even though she was confined to a small place, she still showed appreciation for being able to remain with her family and could also express concern for those who suffered outside. Young as Anne was, she was compassionate about human suffering, and to her last breath she never gave up hope. How many of us who are more fortunate are as grateful and compassionate as Anne was?