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自考英语二(新版) 原文 Unit 1 The Power of Language

自考英语二(新版) 原文 Unit 1 The Power of Language
自考英语二(新版) 原文 Unit 1 The Power of Language

Unit 1 The Power of Language

A Famous Quote

Language is the dress of thought.

------Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson(1709-1784), British man of letters, one of the most outstanding figures of the 18th century in England. He made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson has been described as “arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history.”

Text A Critical Reading

Pre-reading Questions

1. Do you usually challenge the idea an author represents? What do you think is

active reading?

2. What suggestions do you expect the author will give on reading critically?

Critical reading applies to non-fiction writing in which the author puts forth a position or seeks to make a statement. Critical reading is active reading. It involves more than just understanding what an author is saying. Critical reading involves questioning and evaluating what the author is saying, and forming your own opinions about what the author is saying. Here are the things you should do to be a critical reader.

Consider the context of what is written. You may be reading something that was written by an author from a different cultural context than yours. Or, you may be reading something written sometime ago in a different time context than yours. In either case, you must recognize and take into account any differences between your values and attitudes and those represented by the author.

Question assertions made by the author. Don’t accept wha t is written at face value. Before accepting what is written, by certain that the author provides sufficient support for any assertions made. Look for facts, examples, and statistics that provide support. Also, look to see if the author has integrated the work of authorities.

Compare what is written with other written work on the subject. Look to see that what is written is consistent with that others have written about the subject. If there are inconsistencies, carefully evaluate the support the author provides for the inconsistencies.

Analyze assumptions made by the author. Assumptions are whatever the author must believe is true in order to make assertions. In many cases, the author’s assumptions are not directly stated. This means you must read carefully in order to identify any assumptions. Once you identify an assumption, you must decide whether or not the assumption is valid.

Evaluate the sources the author uses. In doing this, by certain that the sources are credible. For example, Einstein is a credible source if the author is writing about landmark achievements in physics. Also be certain that the sources are relevant. Einstein is not a relevant source when the subject is poetry. Finally, if the author is writing about a subject in its current state, be sure that the sources are current. For example, studies done by Einstein in the early 20th century may not be appropriate if the writer is discussing the current state of knowledge in physics.

Identify any possible author bias. A written discussion of American politics will likely look considerably different depending on whether the writer is a Democrat or a Republican. What is written may very well reflect a biased position. You need to take this possible bias into account when reading what the author h as written. That is, take what is written with “a grain of salt.”

By being a critical reader, you will become better informed and may change your views as appropriate.

Text B The Language of Confidence

Pre-reading Questions

1. Are there any words that make you feel confident or diffident?

2. Do you believe that language can influence people’s thought? Give some

example.

The language we use programs our brain. Mastering our language give us a great degree of mastery over our lives and our destinies. It is important to use the language in the best way possible in order to dramatically improve our quality of life.

Even the smallest of words can have the deepest effect on our subconscious mind, which is like a child, and it doesn’t really understand the difference between what really happens and what you imagine. It is eager to please and willing to carry out any commands that you give it--- whether you do this knowingly or not is entirely up to you.

“Try”

It is a small word yet it has an amazing impact upon us. If someone says,

“I’ll try to do that” you know that they are not going to be putting their whole heart into it, and may not even do it at all. How often do you use the word try when talking about the things that matter to you? Do say “I’ll try to be more confi dent” or “I’ll try to do that” or “I’ll try to call”?

Think about something that you would like to achieve, and say it to yourself in two different ways. Firstly say, “I’ll try to …” and notice how you feel. Next say, “I will do …” and see how you feel.

Th e latter makes you feel better than the first one, doesn’t it? It gives you a sense of determination, a feeling that it will be done. Listen to the people around you and when they say they will try to notice if it gets done or not. Eliminate the word try from your dictionary and see how your life improves.

“Can’t”

This is another small word with a big impact. It disempowers us, makes us feel weak and helpless, and damages our self-esteem. It limits our infinite abilities and stifles creativity. Rub it out from your internal dictionary and replace it with something that makes you feel great.

Instead of saying you can’t, why not say something like “I choose …” or “I choose not to …” Using words like this allows you to take back your power and to be in control of your life.

Words may appear small and insignificant, yet they have a deep and lasting effect on us. Mastering your language gives you the power to live whatever life you desire.

What words do you use a lot that disempower you? Make a list of words you commonly use and then write next to them some alternatives you can use. Make these alternatives words that make you feel fabulous, not only about yourself, but about life and what you are doing!

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自考英语二全真模拟题第一套

自考英语二全真模拟题第一套

第 1 页 英语(二)考前模拟题第一套 题号一二三四五六七总分 得分 第一部分:阅读判断(第1~10题。每题1分,共10分) 下面的短文后列出了10个句子,请根据短文的内容列每个句子作出判断:如果该句提供的是正确信息,选择A;如果该句提供的是错误信息,选择B;如果该旬的信息文中没有提及,选择C。 Why Is the Native Language Learnt So Well? How does it happen that children learn their mother tongue so well? When we compare them with adults learning a foreign language, we often find this interesting fact. A little child without knowledge or experience often succeeds in a complete mastery of the language. A grown-up person with fully developed mental powers, in most cases, may end up with a faulty and inexact command. What accounts for this difference? Despite other explanations, the real answer in my opinion lies partly in the child himself, partly in the behavior of the people around him. In the first place, the time of learning the mother tongue is the most favorable of all, namely, the first years of life. A child hears it spoken from morning till night and, what is more important, always in its genuine (纯正的) form, with the right pronunciation, right intonation, and right use of words and right structure. He drinks in all the words and expressions which come to him in a fresh, ever bubbling spring. There is no resistance: there is perfect assimilation (同化). Then the child has, as it were, private lessons all the year round, while an adult language student has each week a limited number of hours which he generally shaves with others. The child has another advantage: he hears the language in all possible situations, always accompanied by the right kind of gestures and facial expressions. Here there is nothing unnatural, as is often found in language lessons in schools, when one talks about ice and snow in June or scorching (炎热的) heat in January. And what a child hears is generally what immediately interests him. Again and again, when his attempts at speech are successful, his desires are understood and fulfilled. Finally, though a child’s “teachers” may not have been trained in language teaching, their relations with him are always close and personal. They take great pains to make their lessons easy. https://www.wendangku.net/doc/be2486808.html,pared with adults learning a foreign language, children learn their native 第2页language with ease. A.True B. False C. Not Given 2.Adults’ knowledge and mental powers hinder (妨碍)their complete mastery of a foreign language. A. True B. False C. Not Given 3. The reason why children learn their mother tongue so well lies solely in their environment of learning. A. True B. False C. Not Given 4. Plenty of practice in listening during the first years of life partly ensures children’s success of learning their mother tongue. A. True B. False C. Not Given 5. A child learning his native language has the advantage of having private lessons all the year round. A. True B. False C. Not Given 6. Gestures and facial expressions may assist a child in mastering his native language. A. True B. False C. Not Given 7. The study hours for adult language learners are very short,, compared with the children. A. True B. False C. Not Given 8. The language practiced on language lessons in schools is often unnatural. A. True B. False C. Not Given 9. A child’s “teachers” are usually trained in language teaching. A. True B. False C. Not Given 10. Different children learn their native languages at sharply different speed. A. True B. False C. Not Given 第二部分:阅读选择(第11~15题,每题2分。共10分) 阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项。 The language of Music A painter hangs his or her finished picture on a wall, and everyone can see it. A composer writes a work, but no one can hear it until it is performed. Professional singers and players have great responsibilities, for the composer is

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