Section Warming Up & Reading.单句语法填空1The government made a _(state) that H7N9 could not spread from person to person.2He gave a sign _(represent) victory and all of us felt excited.3_(association) with the bomb in the town center, he was arrested by the police.4The child was _(curiosity) about what had happened.5Troops have been sent to _(defence) the borders.6She went on working after _(greet) me.7It is true that he is _(approach) the end but he has been living a memorable life.8The _(misunderstand) between them led to the failure of their friendship.9His writing is quite good while his _(speak) English is rather bad.10All the _(flight) were delayed due to bad weather.答案：1.statement2.representing3.Associated4.curious5.defend6.greeting7.approaching8.misunderstanding9.spoken10.flights.用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空1Children are always _ everything around them, so they ask lots of questions.2They _ come by air tonight，but Im not sure.3The mother always _ her daughter _ and says “Good night！” to her every night.4My son _ economics at university.5To our surprise, he is _ a murder case.6We all think that he likes his new job, but _， he doesnt.7He joined the PLA to _ our country _ the enemy.8A dog _ the gate and came at me.9We should make the wise choice _.10_， studying international customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads.答案：1.curious about2.are likely to3.kisses; on the cheek4.majors in5.in association with6.on the contrary7.defend; against8.dashed out of9.at the crossroads10.In general.句型转换1He has improved his speaking ability by reading aloud.He has improved his speaking ability _ reading aloud.2He is likely to succeed. It _ he will succeed.3Not all cultures greet each other the same way.All cultures _ greet each other the same way.4It doesnt always mean that you are happy.It doesnt always mean you _ happy.5In Asian and South American countries, children are taught that looking directly at an adult is not good behaviour.In Asian and South American countries, children are taught that its not good behaviour _ directly at an adult.6The dying man opened his mouth as if he would say something.The dying man opened his mouth as if _ something.7He is likely to choose another way._ he will choose another way.8Not all the theories are right.All the theories _ right.9Generally speaking men are stronger than women._， men are stronger than women.10I thought he was cruel, he was kind instead.I thought he was cruel, _ he was kind.答案：1by means of2.is likely that3.do not4.being5.to look6to say英语中as if引导从句，同时as if后亦可加不定式、名词及介词短语做状语。7It is likely that英语中likely为形容词“可能”，可用在It is/was likely that从句中，亦可用于sb. is/was likely to do句式中。8are not本题考查部分否定。不定代词all, both, each, every.等在其前或后加not均表部分否定含义。9In generalin generalgenerally speaking“总的说，大体上说”。10on the contraryinstead意为“相反的”，与on the contrary表达的含义相同。.完成句子1I dont think people _ _ give much thought to the environment.我认为大多数人不太关注环境。2_ _ more _ to lose weight by changing unhealthy eating habits.通过改变不健康的饮食习惯，你更有可能减肥。3I didnt go swimming yesterday; _ _.我昨天没去游泳；杰克也没去。4_ _ bamboo grows tall.并非所有的竹子都长得高。5Students are warned of not being too _ _ _ they are not supposed to know.学生被告诉不要对他们不应该知道的事太过好奇。答案：1.in general2.You are; likely3.neither did Jack4.Not all5.curious about things.阅读理解ANonverbal CommunicationWhen you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally (不用语言地). Before saying anything, people communicate nonverbally or by making gestures. According to an investigation (调查), only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people dont know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different parts of the world.In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “Ive heard you”In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someones life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right”. However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.In the Unite