Unit 2 Working the land using language课时作业

Ⅰ.阅读填句

话题 难度系数 词数 建议用时 健康 ☆☆ 287 7′ 　　Tips on giving compliments

　　Compliments can be sent in all shapes and sizes.They can range from congratulating co－workers on their hard work to telling someone how good that shirt looks on him or her.__1__In other words，compliments，no matter how small or great they are，can make anyone feel good.Next time，if you want to give someone some compliments，keep these tips in mind.

　　·Perfect your compliments.People feel much more appreciated when you say exactly why you think that person deserves some praise.That's to say，back your compliments up with examples of why you think that person did a good job.__2__

　　·Don't put it off.Too many people wait until what they think is the perfect moment to send a compliment.__3__What you have in your head as a perfect moment may never happen.If you feel that a compliment is appropriate，the best time is now.

　　·__4__Don't ever tell someone that something he or she has done is great and then point out what he or she was doing beforehand wasn't so great.Compliments are meant to make people feel good，and that's it.Don't bring other things into them because comparing the present and the past can just make someone feel bad about themselves.

　　·Be selfless.__5__Not only is this very selfish，but it destroys all of the sincerity right out of the compliments.If you think someone's hair looks nice，say so-but don't do it just because you're having a new hairstyle and want some validation(确认)for your own look.

　　A．Give a 100% compliment.

　　B．Don't be one of those people!

　　C．It's always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile.

　　D．The best compliment leaves no room for any misunderstanding.

　　E．Your sincere compliments can make someone's entire day better.

　　F．Never compliment someone because you want a compliment back.

　　G．Adding examples makes your compliments more sincere and effective.

　　[语篇解读]　赞美，不管它们有多小或多伟大，都能让人感觉良好。下一次，如果你想给别人一些赞美的话，记得读一读这篇短文，记住这些建议。

1．解析：选E　根据本空格后面一句中插入语in other words的提示，后一句compliments，no matter how small or great they are，can make anyone feel good是用来解释说明本句话的，因此选E。你真诚的赞美能让别人的一天更美好。