21st Century College English: Book 4 Unit 6: Part C.

21st Century College English: Book 421st Century College English: Book 4

Unit 6: Part CUnit 6: Part CUnit 6: Part CUnit 6: Part C

• Assignment Checkup

• Text B

• Listening Practice

• Oral PracticeOral Practice

• Assignment Assignment

Unit 6: Part CUnit 6: Part C

What’s Your Emotional IQWhat’s Your Emotional IQ

Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup

Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup

•• Word Building Ex. VIEx. VI

•• Word Building Ex. VIIEx. VII

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VI, p. 194Ex. VI, p. 194《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VI, p. 194Ex. VI, p. 194

Exercises • Exercises • Word BuildingWord Building

1.1. Bridget was a ____________ woman and must have had Bridget was a ____________ woman and must have had intellectual as well as personal influence over her daughter intellectual as well as personal influence over her daughter Mary.Mary.

far-fetchedfar-fetched hard-pressedhard-pressed hard-earnedhard-earned hard-won ill-hard-won ill-advised advised ill-consideredill-considered ill-definedill-defined well-meant well-well-meant well-readread well-advisedwell-advised well-informedwell-informed well-timedwell-timed


Exercises Exercises • • Word BuildingWord Building

2.2. They are _____________ to obtain the funds they need to They are _____________ to obtain the funds they need to carry out their ambitious plan.carry out their ambitious plan.

VI.VI. Study the following words and see how they are formed. Then Study the following words and see how they are formed. Then complete the following sentences with them.complete the following sentences with them.

well-reading

hard-pressed

3.3. I think the price of houses will go up next year. It is ______I think the price of houses will go up next year. It is __________ to sell your house at this time.____ to sell your house at this time.




4.4. There is nothing more dispiriting than seeing a young man There is nothing more dispiriting than seeing a young man who has spent years on a project and has nothing to show awho has spent years on a project and has nothing to show at the end of it because the project was _____________.t the end of it because the project was _____________.


ill-advised

ill-considered

5.5. Are you all right? You would be ___________ to see a doctoAre you all right? You would be ___________ to see a doctor about the pains in your chest.r about the pains in your chest.




6.6. General education aims at producing intelligent, responsiblGeneral education aims at producing intelligent, responsible, ____________ citizens who take an active interest in the e, ____________ citizens who take an active interest in the world around them.world around them.


well-advised

well-informed

7.7. The people of this new African country all treasure their __The people of this new African country all treasure their __________ independence and are determined to build their c________ independence and are determined to build their country all into a land of prosperity.ountry all into a land of prosperity.




8.8. I know that what you say is __________ but I am sorry to teI know that what you say is __________ but I am sorry to tell you that I can not take your advice.ll you that I can not take your advice.


hard-won

well-meant

9.9. Johnson should not spend all his ____________ money on flJohnson should not spend all his ____________ money on flowers to please Mary.owers to please Mary.




10.10. The concept of “emotion” is _________ within psychology, The concept of “emotion” is _________ within psychology, although paradoxically the lay person seems to to know exaalthough paradoxically the lay person seems to to know exactly what the term refers to.ctly what the term refers to.


hard-earned

ill-defined

11.11. He has some __________ ideas about building a huge compHe has some __________ ideas about building a huge company in only a year’s time.any in only a year’s time.




12.12. Your arrival is not __________ as all the people who could Your arrival is not __________ as all the people who could help you are on vacation now.help you are on vacation now.


far-fetched

well-timed

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VII, p. 195Ex. VII, p. 195《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. VII, p. 195Ex. VII, p. 195

Exercises • Exercises • Word BuildingWord Building


VII. The prefix inter- is added to certain verbs, meaning VII. The prefix inter- is added to certain verbs, meaning withwith or or each each otherother, , togethertogether, etc. Read the definition in the right column and write , etc. Read the definition in the right column and write out the corresponding words in the space provided in the left out the corresponding words in the space provided in the left column.column. ________________ act upon each other interact

interchange

interconnect

interlink

interlock

intermarry

interrelate

intercommunicate

________________ give and take; make an exchange of

________________ connect with each other

________________ link together

________________ lock or join with one another

________________ become connected by marriage with other

groups

________________ bring into relation to each other

________________ communicate with each other


VII.VII. Then, complete the following sentences with them.Then, complete the following sentences with them.

Interlock intermarry interconnect interlink

interact interchange interrelate

intercommunicate1. The social problems of poverty and disease are

___________.interrelated

2. It’s interesting at parties to see how people _________

socially.

interact





intercommunicate3. The two friends at _____________ their favorite things

when one traded his kite for the other’s ball.

4. A computer network is a collection of computers that are

_____________ to share information and processing re

sources.

interchanged

interconnected





intercommunicate5. Many of the immigrants have ____________ with the i

sland’s original inhabitants.

6. These two concepts are __________ and depend on each ot

her: if you question one you question the other.

intermarried

interlinked





intercommunicate7. All aspects of knowledge about language _________ — just as speaking, listening, reading and writing themselves are interrelated — and it is not possible to keep them apart.

8. The drives of the transportation them _________________ by radio so that none of them would get lost in the forest.

interlock

intercommunicated

• Pre-reading Task

• Text B: Language Points

• Comprehension

Unit 6: Text BUnit 6: Text B

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XV, p. 205Ex. XV, p. 205《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XV, p. 205Ex. XV, p. 205

Text B: Pre-reading TaskText B: Pre-reading Task

1.1. Developing self-awareness requires tunning in to what emotions Developing self-awareness requires tunning in to what emotions make our bodies feel like – literally, gut feelings. make our bodies feel like – literally, gut feelings.

A)A) searching for searching for B)B) adapting to adapting to

C)C) becoming aware of becoming aware of D)D) paying attention to paying attention to


XIII. The following sentences are taken from the article What’s Your Emotional IQ. Read these sentences and try to figure out the meaning of the underlined words or expressions from the context.

1.1. Developing self-awareness requires tunings in to what emotions Developing self-awareness requires tunings in to what emotions make our bodies feel like – literally, gut feelings. make our bodies feel like – literally, gut feelings.

A)A) searching for searching for B)B) adapting to adapting to

C)C) becoming aware of becoming aware of D)D) paying attention to paying attention to

2.2. For example, when people who fear snakes are shown a picture For example, when people who fear snakes are shown a picture of a snake, sensors on their skin will detect sweat, a sigh of of a snake, sensors on their skin will detect sweat, a sigh of anxiety, anxiety, even though the people say they do not feel fear.even though the people say they do not feel fear.

A)A) discover discover B)B) recognize recognize

C)C) catch catch D)D) select select



2.2. For example, when people who fear snakes are shown a picture For example, when people who fear snakes are shown a picture of a snake, sensors on their skin will detect sweat, a sigh of of a snake, sensors on their skin will detect sweat, a sigh of anxiety, anxiety, even though the people say they do not feel fear.even though the people say they do not feel fear.

A)A) discoverdiscover B)B) recognize recognize

C)C) catch catch D)D) select select

3.3. Trough deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut Trough deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut feelings.feelings.

A)A) impulsive impulsive B)B) considerate considerate

C)C) redoubled redoubled D) intentional D) intentional



3.3. Trough deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut Trough deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut feelings.feelings.

A)A) impulsive impulsive B)B) considerate considerate

C)C) redoubled redoubled D) intentional D) intentional

4.4. He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when somsomeone calls his attention to it.eone calls his attention to it.

A)A) innocent about; irrationality innocent about; irrationality

B)B) unaware of; annoyance unaware of; annoyance

C)C) unconcerned about; apprehension unconcerned about; apprehension

D) uncertain of; arbitrariness D) uncertain of; arbitrariness



4.4. He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when somsomeone calls his attention to it.eone calls his attention to it.

A)A) innocent about; irrationality innocent about; irrationality

B)B) unaware of; annoyance unaware of; annoyance

C)C) unconcerned about; apprehensionunconcerned about; apprehension

D) uncertain of; arbitrariness D) uncertain of; arbitrariness

5.5. Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character.Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character.

A)A) enrich enrich B)B) brighten brighten

C)C) verify verify D)D) rationalize rationalize



5.5. Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character.Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character.

A)A) enrich enrich B)B) brighten brighten

C)C) verify verify D)D) rationalize rationalize

6.6. One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.

A)A) elaborating your feelings elaborating your feelings

B)B) exaggerating your feelings exaggerating your feelings

C)C) erupting of your feelings erupting of your feelings

D) giving vent to your feelings D) giving vent to your feelings



6.6. One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.

A)A) elaborating your feelings elaborating your feelings

B)B) exaggerating your feelings exaggerating your feelings

C)C) erupting of your feelings erupting of your feelings

D) giving vent to your feelings D) giving vent to your feelings

7.7. Positive motivation – the marshaling of feelings of enthusiasm, Positive motivation – the marshaling of feelings of enthusiasm, energy and confidence – is the ability to motivate themselves to energy and confidence – is the ability to motivate themselves to pursue relentless training routines.pursue relentless training routines.

A)A) arranging; strict and persistent arranging; strict and persistent

B)B) demanding; severe and permanent demanding; severe and permanent

C)C) justifying; practical and valuable justifying; practical and valuable

D) dominating; firm and systematic D) dominating; firm and systematic



7.7. Positive motivation – the marshaling of feelings of enthusiasm, Positive motivation – the marshaling of feelings of enthusiasm, energy and confidence – is the ability to motivate themselves to energy and confidence – is the ability to motivate themselves to pursue relentless training routines.pursue relentless training routines.

A)A) arranging; strict and persistent arranging; strict and persistent

B)B) demanding; severe and permanent demanding; severe and permanent

C)C) justifying; practical and valuable justifying; practical and valuable

D) dominating; firm and systematic D) dominating; firm and systematic

8.8. The importance of this trait to success was shown in an experimThe importance of this trait to success was shown in an experiment begun un the 1960s by psychologist Walter Mischel at a present begun un the 1960s by psychologist Walter Mischel at a preschool on the Stanford University.chool on the Stanford University.

A)A) factor factor B)B) element element

C)C) quality quality D) approach D) approach



8.8. The importance of this trait to success was shown in an experimThe importance of this trait to success was shown in an experiment begun un the 1960s by psychologist Walter Mischel at a present begun un the 1960s by psychologist Walter Mischel at a preschool on the Stanford University.chool on the Stanford University.

A)A) factor factor B)B) element element

C)C) quality quality D) approach D) approach

9.9. Bur some still emerged as stars, while others languished.Bur some still emerged as stars, while others languished.

A)A) sank into depression sank into depression

B)B) lost vigor lost vigor

C)C) remained obscure remained obscure

D)D) became discouraged became discouraged



9.9. Bur some still emerged as stars, while others languished.Bur some still emerged as stars, while others languished.

A)A) sank into depression sank into depression

B)B) lost vigor lost vigor

C)C) remained obscure remained obscure

D)D) became discouraged became discouraged

10.10. What accounted for the difference?What accounted for the difference?

A)A) explained explained B)B) sharpened sharpened

C)C) distinguished distinguished D) accumulated D) accumulated



10.10. What accounted for the difference?What accounted for the difference?

A)A) explained explained B)B) sharpened sharpened

C)C) distinguished distinguished D) accumulated D) accumulated

Language PointsLanguage Points

Text BText B

What’sWhat’s Your Emotional IQ Your Emotional IQ

Daniel GolemanDaniel Goleman

What’s Your Emotional IQ?What’s Your Emotional IQ?

Daniel GolemanDaniel Goleman

11Psychologists agree that I.Q. contributes only about 20 percent of the factors that determine success. A full 80 percent comes from other factors, including what I call emotional intelligence..

22 Following are some of the major qualities that make up emotionaFollowing are some of the major qualities that make up emotional intelligence, and how they can be developed:l intelligence, and how they can be developed:

33 1. 1. Self-awareness.Self-awareness. The ability to recognize a feeling as it happen The ability to recognize a feeling as it happens is the keystone of emotional intelligence. s is the keystone of emotional intelligence. People with greater certainty about their emotions are better pilots of their lives..


44 Developing self-awareness requires Developing self-awareness requires

tuning in to what emotions make our bodies feel like -- literally, gut feelings. Gut feelings can occur without a person being consciously aware of them. For example, when people who fear snakes are shown a picture of a snake, sensors on their skin will detect sweat, a sign of anxiety, even though the people say they do not feel fear.

55 Through deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut Through deliberate effort we can become more aware of our gut

feelings. feelings.

Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours after it occurred. He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he evaluates his feelings, he can change them.


66 2. 2. Mood Management.Mood Management.

Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. The key is balance

.

77 Of all the moods that people want to escape, rage seems to be Of all the moods that people want to escape, rage seems to be

the hardest to deal with. What should you do to relieve rage? the hardest to deal with. What should you do to relieve rage?

One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better. In fact, researchers

have found that's one of the worst strategies.

Outbursts of rage pump up the brain's arousal system, leaving you more angry, not less

. A more effective technique is "reframing", which means consciously

reinterpreting a situation in a more positive light.


88 3. 3. Self-motivation.Self-motivation. Positive motivation -- the marshaling of feelin Positive motivation -- the marshaling of feelings of enthusiasm, energy and confidence -- is paramount for achievegs of enthusiasm, energy and confidence -- is paramount for achievement. Studies of Olympic athletes, world-class musicians and chess ment. Studies of Olympic athletes, world-class musicians and chess grandmasters show that their common trait is the ability to motivate grandmasters show that their common trait is the ability to motivate themselves to pursue relentless training routines.themselves to pursue relentless training routines.

99To motivate yourself for any achievement requires clear goals and an optimistic, can-do attitude. Psychologist Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania adv. Psychologist Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania advised the Metlife insurance company to hire a special group of job apised the Metlife insurance company to hire a special group of job applicants who plicants who tested high on optimism, although they had failed the nor, although they had failed the normal aptitude test. Compared with salesmen who passed the aptitude mal aptitude test. Compared with salesmen who passed the aptitude test but scored high in pessimism, this group made 21 percent more test but scored high in pessimism, this group made 21 percent more sales in their first year and 57 percent more in their second.sales in their first year and 57 percent more in their second.


1010 4. 4. Impulse Control.Impulse Control. The essence of emotional self-regulation is The essence of emotional self-regulation is

the ability to delay impulse in the service of a goal. The importance of thi. The importance of thi

s trait to success was shown in an experiment begun in the 1960s by s trait to success was shown in an experiment begun in the 1960s by

psychologist Walter Mitchel at a preschool on the Stanford Universitpsychologist Walter Mitchel at a preschool on the Stanford Universit

y campus.y campus.

1111 Children were told that they could have a single treat, such as a Children were told that they could have a single treat, such as a

marshmallow, right now. However, if they would wait while the expermarshmallow, right now. However, if they would wait while the exper

imenter ran an errand, they would have two marshmallows. Some primenter ran an errand, they would have two marshmallows. Some pr

eschoolers grabbed the marshmallow immediately, but others were eschoolers grabbed the marshmallow immediately, but others were

able to able to wait what, for them, must have seemed an endless 20 minutes..


1212

The interesting part of this experiment came in the follow-up. The children who as four-year-olds had been able to wait for the two marshmallows were, as adolescents, still able to delay gratification in pursuing their goals. They were more socially competent and self-assertive, and better a. They were more socially competent and self-assertive, and better a

ble to cope with life's frustrations. In contrast, the kids who grabbed ble to cope with life's frustrations. In contrast, the kids who grabbed

the one marshmallow were, as adolescents, more likely to be stubbothe one marshmallow were, as adolescents, more likely to be stubbo

rn, indecisive and stressed.rn, indecisive and stressed.

1313 The ability to resist impulse can be developed through practice. The ability to resist impulse can be developed through practice.

When you're faced with an immediate temptation, remind yourself of When you're faced with an immediate temptation, remind yourself of

your long-term goals -- whether they be losing weight or getting a myour long-term goals -- whether they be losing weight or getting a m

edical degree. You'll find it easier, then, to edical degree. You'll find it easier, then, to

keep from settling for the single marshmallow..


1414 5. 5. People Skill.People Skill. The capacity to know how another feels is import The capacity to know how another feels is import

ant on the job, in romance and friendship, and in the family. The impant on the job, in romance and friendship, and in the family. The imp

ortance of good interpersonal skills was demonstrated by psychologortance of good interpersonal skills was demonstrated by psycholog

ists Robert Kelley of Carnegie-Mellon University and Janet Caplan in ists Robert Kelley of Carnegie-Mellon University and Janet Caplan in

a study at Bell Labs in Naperville, Ill. The labs are staffed by engineea study at Bell Labs in Naperville, Ill. The labs are staffed by enginee

rs and scientists who are all people of great intelligence. rs and scientists who are all people of great intelligence.

But some still emerged as stars, while others languished..


1515 What accounted for the difference? The standout performers haWhat accounted for the difference? The standout performers ha

d a network with a wide range of people. When a non-star encounterd a network with a wide range of people. When a non-star encounter

ed a technical problem, Kelley observed, "He called various technicaed a technical problem, Kelley observed, "He called various technica

l gurus and then waited, wasting time while his calls went unreturnel gurus and then waited, wasting time while his calls went unreturne

d. Star performers rarely faced such situations because they built reld. Star performers rarely faced such situations because they built rel

iable networks before they needed them. So when the stars called soiable networks before they needed them. So when the stars called so

meone, they almost always got a faster answer."meone, they almost always got a faster answer."

1616No matter what their I. Q., once again it was emotional intelligence that separated the stars from the average performers

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TranslationTranslation

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Psychologists agree that I.Q. contributes only about 20 Psychologists agree that I.Q. contributes only about 20 percent of the factors that determine success. A full 80 percent of the factors that determine success. A full 80 percent comes from other factors, including what I call percent comes from other factors, including what I call emotional intelligence.emotional intelligence.

心理学家们一致认为，在对成功起绝对作用的各种因素中，心理学家们一致认为，在对成功起绝对作用的各种因素中，智商只占智商只占 2020 ％。整整％。整整 8080 ％来自于其它因素，其中包括我所％来自于其它因素，其中包括我所谓的情绪智力。谓的情绪智力。

ParaphraseParaphrase??

People with greater certainty about their emotions are better People with greater certainty about their emotions are better pilots of their lives.pilots of their lives.

People who more aware of their emotions have better People who more aware of their emotions have better control of their lives.control of their lives.

A A pilot pilot is a person who flies an aircraft or guides a ship is a person who flies an aircraft or guides a ship

through a difficult stretch of water; in extended use, it also through a difficult stretch of water; in extended use, it also

applies to a person who guides a course of actionapplies to a person who guides a course of action

ParaphraseParaphrase??

tunning in to what emotions make our bodies feel like – literatunning in to what emotions make our bodies feel like – literally, gut feelingslly, gut feelings

Becoming aware of feelings that our bodies sense but we Becoming aware of feelings that our bodies sense but we are not conscious, that is, gut feelingsare not conscious, that is, gut feelings

gut feelings gut feelings —— instinctive feelings. instinctive feelings.

Take someone Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours who is annoyed by an encounter for hours after it occurredafter it occurred. He may be oblivious to his irritability and . He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he evaluates his feelings, he can change them.evaluates his feelings, he can change them.

Take someone … Take someone … —— Take someone…for example. Take someone…for example.

Paraphrase the underlined partParaphrase the underlined part??Who feels irritated for hours after he has met with Who feels irritated for hours after he has met with

someone or something unpleasant.someone or something unpleasant.

Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours after it occurred. after it occurred. He may be oblivious to his irritability and He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when someone calls attention to it.surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he But if he evaluates his feelings, he can change them.evaluates his feelings, he can change them.

Paraphrase the underlined partParaphrase the underlined part??He may fail to realize his anger and is surprised when He may fail to realize his anger and is surprised when

someone tells him about it.someone tells him about it.


??比如，某人在发生冲突后的几个小时内一直在生气。他也许比如，某人在发生冲突后的几个小时内一直在生气。他也许没有觉察到自己的暴躁，而当有人提醒他注意时他也许还会没有觉察到自己的暴躁，而当有人提醒他注意时他也许还会感到惊讶。但是如果他评估一下自己的情绪，他就能改变它感到惊讶。但是如果他评估一下自己的情绪，他就能改变它们了。们了。

Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours Take someone who is annoyed by an encounter for hours after it occurred. He may be oblivious to his irritability and after it occurred. He may be oblivious to his irritability and surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he surprised when someone calls attention to it. But if he evaluates his feelings, he can change them.evaluates his feelings, he can change them.

ParaphraseParaphrase

??

Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. The key is balanceThe key is balance

Both good and bad moods add excitement to life and Both good and bad moods add excitement to life and help develop personality. What is most important is help develop personality. What is most important is have them properly adjusted. have them properly adjusted.


??

One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better.

We have the illusion that expressing your feelings in We have the illusion that expressing your feelings in front of other people will help you relieve them.front of other people will help you relieve them.


??

Outbursts of rage pump up the brain’s arousal system, Outbursts of rage pump up the brain’s arousal system, leaving you more angry, not less.leaving you more angry, not less.

Ventilating anger arouses stronger feelings, making you Ventilating anger arouses stronger feelings, making you more angry, not less angry.more angry, not less angry.

pump up the brain’s arousal system pump up the brain’s arousal system —— simulate the mental simulate the mental

power of arousing emotions.power of arousing emotions.


??

To motivate yourself for any achievement requires clear To motivate yourself for any achievement requires clear goals and an optimistic, can-do attitude.goals and an optimistic, can-do attitude.

要激励自己取得任何成就需要有清晰的目标和一种乐观的、要激励自己取得任何成就需要有清晰的目标和一种乐观的、“我能行”的态度“我能行”的态度


??

test high on optimismtest high on optimism

Get high scores on optimism (in test); be exceptionally Get high scores on optimism (in test); be exceptionally optimisticoptimistic


??

the ability to delay impulse in the service of a goal the ability to delay impulse in the service of a goal

The ability to control the impulsive acts and hold out The ability to control the impulsive acts and hold out for the sake of achieving a goal.for the sake of achieving a goal.


??

wait what, for them, must have seemed an endless 20 wait what, for them, must have seemed an endless 20 minutesminutes

wait for 20 minutes, a length of time which must have wait for 20 minutes, a length of time which must have seemed endless to them. seemed endless to them.

The interesting part of this experiment came in the The interesting part of this experiment came in the follow-upfollow-up. . The children who as four-year-olds had been able to wait for The children who as four-year-olds had been able to wait for the two marshmallows were, as adolescents, still able to the two marshmallows were, as adolescents, still able to delay gratification in pursuing their goals.delay gratification in pursuing their goals.

follow-up follow-up —— n.& a. n.& a. (of) something done as a (of) something done as a continuation or second part of what has already been continuation or second part of what has already been started or done started or done

Examples:Examples:• As a As a follow-upfollow-up to the television series the BBC is to the television series the BBC is publishing a book.publishing a book.• He needs He needs follow-upfollow-up treatment from a specialist treatment from a specialist doctor.doctor.


??

The interesting part of this experiment came in the The interesting part of this experiment came in the follow-upfollow-up. . The children who as four-year-olds had been able to wait for The children who as four-year-olds had been able to wait for the two marshmallows were, as adolescents, still able to the two marshmallows were, as adolescents, still able to delay gratification in pursuing their goals.delay gratification in pursuing their goals.

这个试验的有趣成分在于跟踪研究。那些在四岁时能为能为这个试验的有趣成分在于跟踪研究。那些在四岁时能为能为两颗果汁软糖等待的孩子在青少年时期仍然能够在追求他们两颗果汁软糖等待的孩子在青少年时期仍然能够在追求他们的目标时推迟对欲望的满足。的目标时推迟对欲望的满足。

keep (away) from settling for the single marshmallowkeep (away) from settling for the single marshmallow

If youIf you settle for something settle for something , you agree to it, or decide to , you agree to it, or decide to have it, or accept it, although it might not be exactly have it, or accept it, although it might not be exactly what you want.what you want.

Examples:Examples:• He never He never settles forsettles for second best. second best.• They hoping to sell their car for $ 2,500 but They hoping to sell their car for $ 2,500 but settled settled

forfor $ 2,000. $ 2,000.

ParaphraseParaphrase??wait for 20 minutes, a length of time which must have wait for 20 minutes, a length of time which must have seemed endless to them. seemed endless to them.

But some still emerge as stars, while others languished.But some still emerge as stars, while others languished.

A A settle for something settle for something is a very successful, important or is a very successful, important or skillful person.skillful person.

Examples:Examples:

• Michael is the Michael is the starstar of the class. of the class.

ParaphraseParaphrase??But, in spite of that, some of them proved successful, But, in spite of that, some of them proved successful, while others failed.while others failed.

No matter what their I. Q., once again it was emotional No matter what their I. Q., once again it was emotional intelligence that separated the stars from the average intelligence that separated the stars from the average performersperformers


??不论他们的智商如何，又是情商把明星们和一般人区分开不论他们的智商如何，又是情商把明星们和一般人区分开来。来。

Text B: ComprehensionText B: Comprehension

《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 206Ex. XIV, p. 206《读写教程 IV 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 206Ex. XIV, p. 206

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.


1.1. The author begins his article with __________.The author begins his article with __________.

A)A) a definition of emotional IQ that is central to the a definition of emotional IQ that is central to the thesis thesis

B)B) a set of statistics that instantly engages the reader’s a set of statistics that instantly engages the reader’s interest interest

C)C) a brief account of the importance of developing a brief account of the importance of developing one’s one’s emotional intelligence emotional intelligence

D)D) a controversial statement about IQ and EQ a controversial statement about IQ and EQ

1.1. The author begins his article with __________.The author begins his article with __________.

A)A) a definition of emotional IQ that is central to the a definition of emotional IQ that is central to the thesis thesis

B)B) a set of statistics that instantly engages the reader’s a set of statistics that instantly engages the reader’s interest interest

C)C) a brief account of the importance of developing a brief account of the importance of developing one’s one’s emotional intelligenceemotional intelligence

D)D) a controversial statement about IQ and EQ a controversial statement about IQ and EQ


2.2. In this article the author defines “self-awareness” as __________In this article the author defines “self-awareness” as __________

_______________________________________________________._______________________________________________________.

the ability to recognize a feeling as it happens the ability to recognize a feeling as it happens




3.3. From the context we may safely infer that the term “gut feeling” reFrom the context we may safely infer that the term “gut feeling” refers to_______.fers to_______.

A)A) “thoughtful reactions” “thoughtful reactions”

B)B) “irrational emotions” “irrational emotions”

C)C) “instinctive feelings” “instinctive feelings”

D)D) “irresistible passions” “irresistible passions”

3.3. From the context we may safely infer that the term “gut feeling” reFrom the context we may safely infer that the term “gut feeling” refers to_______.fers to_______.

A)A) “thoughtful reactions” “thoughtful reactions”

B)B) “irrational emotions” “irrational emotions”

C)C) “instinctive feelings” “instinctive feelings”

D)D) “irresistible passions” “irresistible passions”



4.4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A)A) With intentional efforts we can develop our self-With intentional efforts we can develop our self-awareness and become more certain about our own awareness and become more certain about our own emotions. emotions.

B)B) To become better aware of our gut feelings we shoulTo become better aware of our gut feelings we should d acquire some basic knowledge of neurology. acquire some basic knowledge of neurology.

C)C) Gut feelings always happen without people’s immedGut feelings always happen without people’s immediate iate awareness. awareness.

D)D) A positive evaluation of one’s feelings is vital to the A positive evaluation of one’s feelings is vital to the quality of one’s life. quality of one’s life.

4.4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A)A) With intentional efforts we can develop our self-With intentional efforts we can develop our self-awareness and become more certain about our own awareness and become more certain about our own emotions. emotions.

B)B) To become better aware of our gut feelings we shoulTo become better aware of our gut feelings we should d acquire some basic knowledge of neurology. acquire some basic knowledge of neurology.

C)C) Gut feelings always happen without people’s immedGut feelings always happen without people’s immediate iate awareness. awareness.

D)D) A positive evaluation of one’s feelings is vital to the A positive evaluation of one’s feelings is vital to the quality of one’s life. quality of one’s life.


5.5. Paraphrase the sentences: “Bad as well as good moods spice Paraphrase the sentences: “Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. The key is balance.”life and build character. The key is balance.”

________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Good and bad moods are two sides of the same coin. Good and bad moods are two sides of the same coin. Complementary to each other, they add excitement and Complementary to each other, they add excitement and interest to our life and shape our character. The interest to our life and shape our character. The importance thing is that we should learn to bring our importance thing is that we should learn to bring our moods, under our control. moods, under our control.




6.6. According to the author, an effective method of relieving anger According to the author, an effective method of relieving anger is to __________.is to __________.

A)A) give vent to your rage as soon as you are aware of give vent to your rage as soon as you are aware of this this feeling feeling

B)B) reconsider what has happened in a different, yet reconsider what has happened in a different, yet more more positive, way. positive, way.

C)C) control your mood and adjust yourself to the new control your mood and adjust yourself to the new situation situation

D)D) both B and C both B and C

6.6. According to the author, an effective method of relieving anger According to the author, an effective method of relieving anger is to __________.is to __________.

A)A) give vent to your rage as soon as you are aware of give vent to your rage as soon as you are aware of this this feeling feeling

B)B) reconsider what has happened in a different, yet reconsider what has happened in a different, yet more more positive, way.positive, way.

C)C) control your mood and adjust yourself to the new control your mood and adjust yourself to the new situation situation

D)D) both B and C both B and C


7.7. The author maintains that _____________, ______________, and The author maintains that _____________, ______________, and ____________ are essential for the development of positive ____________ are essential for the development of positive momo

tivation.tivation.

optimism optimism self-confident self-confident definite goals definite goals




8.8. What’s author’s point in telling us about the findings of an experiWhat’s author’s point in telling us about the findings of an experiment conducted at a preschool and its follow-up?ment conducted at a preschool and its follow-up?

A)A) To demonstrate the importance of impulse control tTo demonstrate the importance of impulse control to o success in one’s life. success in one’s life.

B)B) To prove the saying that “childhood shows the man To prove the saying that “childhood shows the man as as morning shows the day.” morning shows the day.”

C)C) To illustrate difficulty in developing one’s ability to To illustrate difficulty in developing one’s ability to cope with impulse. cope with impulse.

D)D) To emphasize the necessity to develop one’s ability tTo emphasize the necessity to develop one’s ability to o cope with impulse. cope with impulse.

8.8. What’s author’s point in telling us about the findings of an experiWhat’s author’s point in telling us about the findings of an experiment conducted at a preschool and its follow-up?ment conducted at a preschool and its follow-up?

A)A) To demonstrate the importance of impulse control tTo demonstrate the importance of impulse control to o success in one’s life.success in one’s life.

B)B) To prove the saying that “childhood shows the man To prove the saying that “childhood shows the man as as morning shows the day.” morning shows the day.”

C)C) To illustrate difficulty in developing one’s ability to To illustrate difficulty in developing one’s ability to cope with impulse. cope with impulse.

D)D) To emphasize the necessity to develop one’s ability tTo emphasize the necessity to develop one’s ability to o cope with impulse. cope with impulse.


9.9. According to the author, we can develop the ability to resist According to the author, we can develop the ability to resist impulse by _____________________________________________.impulse by _____________________________________________.

reminding ourselves of our long-term goals reminding ourselves of our long-term goals




10.10. By “people skill” the author means _____________.By “people skill” the author means _____________.

A)A) the inclination to be considerate of others the inclination to be considerate of others

B)B) the capacity to look into other people’s minds the capacity to look into other people’s minds

C)C) the ability to establish good interpersonal relations the ability to establish good interpersonal relations

D)D) the skills of dealing with different kinds of people the skills of dealing with different kinds of people

10.10. By “people skill” the author means _____________.By “people skill” the author means _____________.

A)A) the inclination to be considerate of others the inclination to be considerate of others

B)B) the capacity to look into other people’s minds the capacity to look into other people’s minds

C)C) the ability to establish good interpersonal relations the ability to establish good interpersonal relations

D)D) the skills of dealing with different kinds of people the skills of dealing with different kinds of people


11.11. At the end of his article the author point out that, at Bell labs, it At the end of his article the author point out that, at Bell labs, it was ___________ that distinguish the outstanding performers was ___________ that distinguish the outstanding performers from the ordinary ones. from the ordinary ones.

emotional intelligence emotional intelligence

Answer the following questions. Answer the following questions.


12.12. According to the author, we can develop the ability to resist Do According to the author, we can develop the ability to resist Do you think the last paragraph of the “People Skill” section may you think the last paragraph of the “People Skill” section may also serve as a purposeful ending for the whole article? Why or also serve as a purposeful ending for the whole article? Why or why not? why not?

Yes. It serves well as a restatement of the thesis – the Yes. It serves well as a restatement of the thesis – the importance of developing one’s emotional intelligence and importance of developing one’s emotional intelligence and concludes forcefully the whole article. concludes forcefully the whole article.

Answer the following questions. Answer the following questions.

Listening PracticeListening Practice

Listening & Speaking IVListening & Speaking IV

• Passage 2

• Passage 3Passage 3

Listening Practice: PassagesListening Practice: Passages

QuestionsQuestionsQuestionsQuestions

《听说教程 IV 》 Part 4.3, p.71~72Part 4.3, p.71~72《听说教程 IV 》

Part 4.3, p.71~72Part 4.3, p.71~72

Passage 2Passage 2

5.5. A)A) The mass production of communications devicThe mass production of communications devices. es.

B)B) The early history of a major communication The early history of a major communication medium. medium.

C)C) The life of a famous inventor. The life of a famous inventor.

D)D) The impact of radio broadcasting on the musiThe impact of radio broadcasting on the music c industry. industry.


6.6. A)A) Few people owned the necessary equipment. Few people owned the necessary equipment.

B)B) The music selection was not very popular. The music selection was not very popular.

C)C) Few ships came into New York harbor. Few ships came into New York harbor.

D)D) The radio signal was too weak to reach a mass The radio signal was too weak to reach a mass audience. audience.


7.7. A)A) Military communications officers. Military communications officers.

B)B) People who took radio technology as a hobby. People who took radio technology as a hobby.

C)C) People who lived in big cities. People who lived in big cities.

D)D) People with an interest in music. People with an interest in music.


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5.5. What is the talk mainly about?What is the talk mainly about?

A)A) The mass production of communications devicesThe mass production of communications devices. .



D)D) The impact of radio broadcasting on the music The impact of radio broadcasting on the music industry. industry.

5.5. What is the talk mainly about?What is the talk mainly about?

A)A) The mass production of communications devicesThe mass production of communications devices. .



D)D) The impact of radio broadcasting on the music The impact of radio broadcasting on the music industry. industry.


6.6. Why was it that the early radio broadcast was received by Why was it that the early radio broadcast was received by a small audience?a small audience?

A)A) Few people owned the necessary equipment. Few people owned the necessary equipment.




6.6. Why was it that the early radio broadcast was received by Why was it that the early radio broadcast was received by a small audience?a small audience?

A)A) Few people owned the necessary equipment.Few people owned the necessary equipment.





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7.7. According to the talk, who owned the receivers in the earlAccording to the talk, who owned the receivers in the early days of radio?y days of radio?

A)A) Military communications officers. Military communications officers.

B)B) People who took radio technology as a hobby. People who took radio technology as a hobby.



7.7. According to the talk, who owned the receivers in the earlAccording to the talk, who owned the receivers in the early days of radio?y days of radio?

A)A) Military communications officers. Military communications officers.

B)B) People who took radio technology as a hobby.People who took radio technology as a hobby.



It was an Italian inventor who created the first wireless devIt was an Italian inventor who created the first wireless device for sending out radio signals in 1895. But not until the Ameice for sending out radio signals in 1895. But not until the American inventor Lee de Forest built the first amplifying vacuum rican inventor Lee de Forest built the first amplifying vacuum tube in 1906, did we get the first radio as we know it. And the fitube in 1906, did we get the first radio as we know it. And the first actual radio broadcast was made on Christmas Eve of 1906. rst actual radio broadcast was made on Christmas Eve of 1906. That’s when someone working from an experiment station in BThat’s when someone working from an experiment station in Brandrock, Massachusetts, arranged a program of two short murandrock, Massachusetts, arranged a program of two short musical selections of a poem and a brief holiday greeting. The brosical selections of a poem and a brief holiday greeting. The broadcast was heard by wireless operators on ships with a radius oadcast was heard by wireless operators on ships with a radius of several hundred miles. The following year, de Forest began ref several hundred miles. The following year, de Forest began regular radio broadcast in New York. Those programs were simigular radio broadcast in New York. Those programs were similar to much of what we hear on the radio today in that de Foreslar to much of what we hear on the radio today in that de Forest played only music. t played only music.


But because there were still no home radio receivers, de FoBut because there were still no home radio receivers, de Forest’s audience consisted only of wireless operators on ships in rest’s audience consisted only of wireless operators on ships in New York harbor. There is no doubt the radio broadcasting waNew York harbor. There is no doubt the radio broadcasting was quite a novelty in those days. But it took a while to catch on cs quite a novelty in those days. But it took a while to catch on commercially. Why? For the simple fact that only a few people, ommercially. Why? For the simple fact that only a few people, in fact, only those who tinkered with wireless telegraphs as a hin fact, only those who tinkered with wireless telegraphs as a hobby owned receivers. It wasn’t until 1920s that someone envisiobby owned receivers. It wasn’t until 1920s that someone envisioned mass appeal for radio. This was the radio pioneer David Soned mass appeal for radio. This was the radio pioneer David Sinaur who predicated that one day there would be a radio receiinaur who predicated that one day there would be a radio receiver in every home.ver in every home.


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Passage 3Passage 3

8.8. A)A) Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its competitors. competitors.

B)B) Because Microsoft computer software is Because Microsoft computer software is evereverywhere. ywhere.

C)C) Because Microsoft operates differently from lBecause Microsoft operates differently from lots ots of other computer companies. of other computer companies.

D)D) Because Microsoft sells its software at a much Because Microsoft sells its software at a much lower price. lower price.


9.9. A)A) It produces high-quality products and is the It produces high-quality products and is the center of the information revolution. center of the information revolution.

B)B) It conducts business quite differently from maIt conducts business quite differently from many ny other companies. other companies.

C)C) It does not violate the law. It does not violate the law.

D)D) It will impose some limits on its products. It will impose some limits on its products.


10.10. A)A) Most people approve of the idea that MicrosofMost people approve of the idea that Microsoft t should be broken apart into two companies. should be broken apart into two companies.

B)B) Most people object to Microsoft being broken Most people object to Microsoft being broken apart into two companies. apart into two companies.

C)C) They are indifferent to the case. They are indifferent to the case.

D)D) They are interested to see the outcome of the cThey are interested to see the outcome of the case. ase.


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8.8. Why did the U.S. Justice Department sue Microsoft?Why did the U.S. Justice Department sue Microsoft?

A)A) Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its competitors. competitors.

B)B) Because Microsoft computer software is everywhBecause Microsoft computer software is everywhere. ere.

C)C) Because Microsoft operates differently from lots Because Microsoft operates differently from lots of of other computer companies. other computer companies.

D)D) Because Microsoft sells its software at a much loBecause Microsoft sells its software at a much lower wer price. price.

8.8. Why did the U.S. Justice Department sue Microsoft?Why did the U.S. Justice Department sue Microsoft?

A)A) Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its Because Microsoft tries unfairly to defeat its competitors. competitors.

B)B) Because Microsoft computer software is everywhBecause Microsoft computer software is everywhere. ere.

C)C) Because Microsoft operates differently from lots Because Microsoft operates differently from lots of of other computer companies. other computer companies.

D)D) Because Microsoft sells its software at a much loBecause Microsoft sells its software at a much lower wer price. price.


9.9. What did Microsoft say about the charge made by the U.S. What did Microsoft say about the charge made by the U.S. Justice Department?Justice Department?

A)A) It produces high-quality products and is the It produces high-quality products and is the center of the information revolution. center of the information revolution.




9.9. What did Microsoft say about the charge made by the U.S. What did Microsoft say about the charge made by the U.S. Justice Department?Justice Department?

A)A) It produces high-quality products and is the It produces high-quality products and is the center of the information revolution. center of the information revolution.





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10.10. How do common people think of the case?How do common people think of the case?

A)A) Most people approve of the idea that Microsoft Most people approve of the idea that Microsoft should be broken apart into two companies. should be broken apart into two companies.



D)D) They are interested to see the outcome of the casThey are interested to see the outcome of the case. e.

10.10. How do common people think of the case?How do common people think of the case?

A)A) Most people approve of the idea that Microsoft Most people approve of the idea that Microsoft should be broken apart into two companies. should be broken apart into two companies.



D)D) They are interested to see the outcome of the casThey are interested to see the outcome of the case. e.

Microsoft computer software, it seems, is everywhere. Nine out oMicrosoft computer software, it seems, is everywhere. Nine out of every 10 personal computers in the world use it. But Microsoft Corp.f every 10 personal computers in the world use it. But Microsoft Corp. is in trouble these days, in part, because it is so big and its products is in trouble these days, in part, because it is so big and its products so widely used.so widely used.

The U.S. Justice Department sued Microsoft in 1997, charging thThe U.S. Justice Department sued Microsoft in 1997, charging the software giant with unfairly trying to crash its competition. The coe software giant with unfairly trying to crash its competition. The company, based in Redmond, Washington, fought back in court, saying mpany, based in Redmond, Washington, fought back in court, saying it produced good products and boosted the economy for everyone. Ait produced good products and boosted the economy for everyone. And besides, Microsoft argued, it doesn’t operate much differently frond besides, Microsoft argued, it doesn’t operate much differently from lots of other companies.m lots of other companies.

But last April, U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled But last April, U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ruled that Microsoft broke the law and used its dominance of the computer that Microsoft broke the law and used its dominance of the computer operating system industry to unfairly shut out other companies. (The operating system industry to unfairly shut out other companies. (The operating system is the “brain” of the computer operating system is the “brain” of the computer —— it interprets com it interprets commands that the user types in.) mands that the user types in.)


Now the government wants to break Microsoft apart into two Now the government wants to break Microsoft apart into two companies. One would own the Windows operating system, and the companies. One would own the Windows operating system, and the other company would focus on Microsoft’s other products, including other company would focus on Microsoft’s other products, including its Web browser, Internet Explorer.its Web browser, Internet Explorer.

Microsoft, meanwhile, hopes that Jackson will not break it up, Microsoft, meanwhile, hopes that Jackson will not break it up, but just put some limits on how it conducts business. Company but just put some limits on how it conducts business. Company lawyers have said if they do not like his ruling lawyers have said if they do not like his ruling —— which is expected which is expected soon soon —— they will appeal to another court to overrule him. they will appeal to another court to overrule him.

People are watching the case with great interest. Whether they People are watching the case with great interest. Whether they love or hate the company and its nerdy-genius-billionaire founder, love or hate the company and its nerdy-genius-billionaire founder, Bill Gates, everyone agrees that Microsoft is at the center of the Bill Gates, everyone agrees that Microsoft is at the center of the high-technology revolution. Should it be applauded for its creativity high-technology revolution. Should it be applauded for its creativity and innovation, or spanked for stifling the creativity of smaller and innovation, or spanked for stifling the creativity of smaller competitors?competitors?

Speaking PracticeSpeaking Practice

• Practice I

• Practice II

• Practice III

Oral PracticeOral Practice


Speaking Practice ISpeaking Practice I

Give a short account of the researcher giving marshmallow to the Give a short account of the researcher giving marshmallow to the four-year-old children.four-year-old children.

What key questions do the experiment raiseWhat key questions do the experiment raise

How the children reactHow the children react

What happened to the children when they reach the high schoolWhat happened to the children when they reach the high school

The experimentThe experiment

Oral PracitceOral Pracitce

Speaking Practice IISpeaking Practice II

Task 1.Task 1.

Talk about the book Emotional IntelligenceTalk about the book Emotional Intelligence

Its authorIts author

The goal in writing the bookThe goal in writing the book

The thesis of the bookThe thesis of the book

Oral PracitceOral Pracitce

Speaking Practice IISpeaking Practice II

Task 2.Task 2.

What does the author think of the book?What does the author think of the book?

be little that’s new here to any close readerbe little that’s new here to any close reader

may be no less original ideal thanmay be no less original ideal than

neither is it surprisingneither is it surprising

looking for antidoteslooking for antidotes

see practical applications everywheresee practical applications everywhere


Speaking Practice IIISpeaking Practice III

Discuss the following topics in groupsDiscuss the following topics in groups

What do you think is the difference between EQ and IQ? Which What do you think is the difference between EQ and IQ? Which is more important in your view?is more important in your view?

What do researchers look at EQ and IQWhat do researchers look at EQ and IQ

1.1. Read Text C, Unit 6Read Text C, Unit 6

2.2. Do exercises:Do exercises:

•• Ex. XVIII Ex. XVIII (p. 212)(p. 212)

•• Ex. XIXEx. XIX (p. 214)(p. 214)

3.3. Preview Text A, Unit 7Preview Text A, Unit 7

AssignmentAssignmentAssignmentAssignment

21st Century College English: Book 4 Unit 6: Part C.

Documents

Transcript of 21st Century College English: Book 4 Unit 6: Part C.