Unit 1 Personality
(P14) Post Reading
3 Reading Comprehension
1. Understanding the Organization of the Text
1) 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. 2-3)
People’s self-concept has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.
People with high self-esteem usually act with confidence.
People with low self-esteem are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.
3) Ways of overcoming shyness (Para. 4-15)
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 comments 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 becomes to live up to our full potential.
2. Understanding Specific Information
1) F 2) T 3) T 4) T 5) F 6) T 7) F 8) F 9) T
3. （略）
Vocabulary Practice
1．”Self-” is a prefix which means ‘of, to or by oneself or itself.’ Words with the prefix “self-” that appear in the text: self-conscious,
self-concept, self-assurance, self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-destructive,
self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-rejection, self-confident.
1. self-conscious (worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what
other people think of you)
2. self-confidence (belief in one’s own ability, power, judgment, etc.;
confidence in oneself)
3. self-esteem (the feeling that you are someone who deserves to be liked,
respected, or admired)
4. self-destructive (with thoughts or actions that are counter to one’s own
best interests)
5. self-worth (the value you give to your life and achievements) 6. self-concept (one’s conception or general idea of one’s own basic
character and nature)
7. Self-awareness (realistic knowledge and judgment about oneself) 8. self-assurance / self-confidence (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) E
8) N 9) J 10) M 11) C 12)
F 13) G 14) K
3. 1) profound 2) jealousy 3) numerous 4)
overweight 5) overcome
6) eventually 7) slim 8) compliments 9)
diminish 10) reassurance
11) detrimental12) isolated 13) self-esteem 14) accented
4. 1) reflected 2) concerned / worried 3) profound effect / influence
4) viewed / regarded 5) sensitive 6) respond / react
7)eliminated 8) overcome my fear 9) concentrate on
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1) 2) 3) 4) 6) 10) made no comment
Translation
You should spend a reasonable amount of time relaxing and exercising. In general children are healthier and better educated than ever before.
When the right opportunity come along, he’ll take it.
Every day he sets aside some time to be with his family and enjoy life. I remember those dark streets and walking hand in hand with my father.
He finally failed to live up to his parents’ expectations. In contrast, our use of oil has increased enormously. He succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.
Part Four Writing and Translation
(P 46)
2. Translation Practice From Chinese into English
It is believed that pessimism often leads to hopelessness, sickness and
failure.
Optimism, by contrast, can make you happy, healthy and successful. you fail in something, profit from the failure as a learning experience. or difficulties.
5) Don’t let negative thoughts hold you back.
Everyone has experienced failures and disappointments, so don’t blame
yourself too much.
When Think about your strengths and build up self-confidence in front of problems
Unit 2 Myths and Legends
(P60) Post Reading
3 Reading Comprehension 1. Testing Your Memory
1) 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) Nuts, meat and fish soup, pounded yam, yam soup, palm wine, etc.
9) For whom have you prepared this feast?
10) Because he knew the answer would be “For all of you”, which was his new name.
So he could enjoy all the food first.
11) They were very angry.
12) They took back the feathers they had lent him. 13) He asked them to take a message to his wife.
14) Parrot, because he wanted to take advantage of the chance to get revenge. 15) He asked Parrot to tell his wife to bring out all the soft things in his house and cover the ground with them so that he would be able to land safely. But Parrot told his wife to
bring out all the hard and sharp things instead. 16) His shell was broken into hundreds of pieces.
2. Finding the Best Summary
Sample:
Ekwefi is telling a story about Tortoise. Long long ago, there was a famine, and the birds got an invitation from the sky to attend a feast there. Tortoise learned about it and with his sweet tongue he persuaded the birds to take him with them and so each bird lent him a feather.
大学英语3课后题答案(含post-reading)
