Reading Comprehension
1 Paragraphs Topics
Paras. 1-5 1 The significance of Don Wolfe’s notes: Don Wolfe’s uplifting notes made the writer feel confident and many others feel good.
Paras. 6-7 2 Reasons why many people shy away from writing uplifting notes.
Paras. 8-10 3 Some very busy people write notes and benefit from this practice, for example, GeorgeBushandsometopcorporatemanagerslikeDonaldPetersen.
Paras. 11-18 4 How to write notes that lift spirits and warm hearts.
Para. 19 5 Conclusion: An uplifting note makes both the receiver and the sender feel good.
2 1 F 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 T 8 F 9 T 10 T 11 T 12 T
3 Sample
Situation 1: It’s not the end of the world. I’m sure you’ll get good results in the final. I once failed two courses.
Situation 2: I’m sorry to learn that your grandmother passed away. She was a wonderful person and will be remembered by your family and those who know her.
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Situation 3:HappyBirthday!Youarethesweetestpersonintheworld.Imissyourcompanyand
look forward to seeing you again.
Situation 4:Youarealwaysthebestinmyeyes.Timecancureeverything.Bebrave!
Situation 5: Congratulations! What a good beginning! I wish you success.
Vocabulary
1 STEP ONE
Column A Column B The Compound Words Created
up eared upbeat, uplift
draw ready drawback
hand conscious handwritten
rag back rag-eared
ever beat ever-ready
over lift overdue
self due self-conscious
mile stone milestone
type wishing typewriter, typewritten
well writer / written well-wishing, well-written
STEP TWO
1 upbeat / uplifting 2 ever-ready 3 overdue 4 typewriter 5 milestone 6 handwritten 7 uplifted 8 self-conscious 9 rag-eared 10 drawbacks
2 1 A intrigued (v.): arouse sb.’s interest or curiosity
B intrigues(n.): the act or practice of secretly planning to harm sb. or make them lose their position of power
2 A straining (v.): try very hard to do sth., using all your physical or mental strength
B strain(n.): a force that stretches, pulls or puts pressure on sth.
3 A savor (n.):taste;flavor
B savored(v.): enjoy an experience, activity, or feeling as much as you can and for as long as you can 4 A treasure (v.): treat sth. as being very special, important, or valuable
B treasure(n.): a collection of valuable things such as gold, silver, jewels, etc.
5 A credited (v.): consider sb. as having achieved sth. or being the reason for it
B credit(n.):trust;faith
6 A boost (n.): an encouraging act of cheering sb. up
B boost(v.): make sb. feel more confident and less worried 7 A note (n.): a short, usually informal letter
B noted(v.): notice or pay careful attention to sth.
8 A signed (v.): write your signature on a letter or document to show that you wrote it, agreed with it
B sign(n.): a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning
25 The Power of Words 9 A stuffed (v.): push or put sth. into a small place, especially in a careless hurried way
B stuff(n.): used when you are talking about what sb. has done or made, for example writing, music, or art 10 A count (n.): the process of counting, or the total you get when you count things
B counts(v.): be important or valuable
11 A complimented (v.): express praise or admiration of sb.
B compliment(n.): an expression of praise, admiration, approval, etc.
12 A flood (n.): a large number or amount
B flooding(v.): arrive in large numbers 3 column: 1 D 2 A 3 B 4 C
tough: 1 D 2 B 3 E 4 F 5 C 6 A 4 1 A complementary B complimentary C complimentary
complimentary:a)expressingadmiration,praise,etc.;b)givenfreeofcharge
complementary:makingsth.completeorperfect;supplyingwhatislackingorneededforcompletion 2 A stationery B stationary C stationary
stationary: not moving or not changing
stationery: writing materials (e.g. paper, envelopes, etc.) 3 A typist B typewriter C typist
typewriter: a machine with a keyboard that you use for typing words directly onto a sheet of paper typist: a person who types, especially one employed to do so
4 A vulgar B vague C vague
vague:a)notclearlyexpressed,known,ordescribed;b)notclearinshape;noteasytosee vulgar: not having or showing good taste or good manners
5 A pad B pat C pad
pad:a)severalsheetsofpaperfastenedtogether,usedforwriting,drawing,etc.;b)athickpiece
of a substance such as cloth, used for protecting sth.
a pat on the back: (informal) praise for sth. that you have done well
6 A own B owed C owes D owned
owe: a) have to pay sb. money because you have borrowed from them, or because they have donesth.foryouorsoldyousth.andyouhavenotpaidthemforit;b)feelgratefultosb.
because they have helped you
own: a) a.belongingtooneselfandnooneelse;b)v. legally have sth. because you have bought it, been given it, etc.
5 1 solution 2 wasted 3 hidden 4 subject 5 noise 6 extra 7 purchased 8 replaced 9 appreciation 10 strange Translation
1 However, the main drawback with this type of search engine is its tendency to include too much information.
2 She’s very generous with her time—always ready to help other people.
3 You may have known someone else for 20 years and yet they will never be more than a casual acquaintance.
4 He doubted that the car was hers because everyone knew she had no money.
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5 It’s impossible to forget such horrific events—they will remain in the memory forever.
6 In a world too often filled with uncertainties, it is nice to have a safety net, something you can rely on.
7 The earthquake happened a year ahead of the prediction by the research group, but earthquakes are usually difficult to predict.
8 I don’t mind being awakened once or twice in the middle of the night by my roommate so long as she doesn’t make a habit of it.