Unit 4 Learning effectively Period Using Language.单词拼写1He had nothing (具体的) to fasten it upon.2A chemist can separate a medicine into its (成分)3He (像) his father closely.4I had planned to go to your party, but you know I had to finish that (令人厌倦的) paper.5She doesnt know how to tidy up the (凌乱的) room.【答案】1.concrete2.components3.resembles 4tiresome5.messy.阅读理解AI still remember the days when I was a youthful student in an engineering school.I lived a casual life, without caring about the future.I smoked, drank with friends and made girl friends.Little did I realize that casualness would certainly lead to loss.Two yeas had passed and I was staring down a report card that highlighted FAIL in more than half the subjects.I didnt care, at least not till my dad found about it.You see, I studied in India and unlike the United States where the students are expected to finance their own education, my dad financed me.Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking.He lost his temper but he just told me, “Son, your allowance is cut in half from this moment on.”It hit me like a roundhouse kick (回旋踢) from Bruce Lee.I was jolted (震惊) out of my bones! I couldnt comprehend how to pay off the debts that I had accumulated in college.I owed everybody money: the grocery store, the bars, the restaurants, my friends, etc.I was living a life filled with credit.When I went back to college, I knew that if I dont change the way I live my life I wont be able to pay everybody off.So I decided to make some changes, drastic changes.I quit smoking, cut off from my friends who led me down the wrong road, starting hanging out in libraries and reading my engineering books.One year later, I went from a miserable failure to a magna cum laude (优等成绩)Life was never the same againThis incident made me know that anything is possible if you take action and do something about it, however small or large.Even today it still motivates me when I feel that Im about to lose or give up.It reminds me that I can do it!【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了一个有不少坏习惯的大学生如何通过努力成为一名优等生的经历。1The author wrote this text with the purpose of .Aintroducing his university life to the teenage readersBencouraging those lazy students to study hard at schoolCshowing you can overcome any difficulty if you take actionDcalling on the readers not to develop bad habits in college【解析】主旨大意题。本文主要叙述了作者在大学的一些不良习惯，但是通过自己的努力最后克服并取得了好成绩。【答案】C2Father decided to cut the authors allowance when he found the author Adrank with friends Bmade girl friends Cfailed in most subjectsDhad the habit of smoking【解析】细节理解题。第三段第一句提到“Then came the day when my dad found out my habit of smoking.”可知D项正确。【答案】D3The author didnt care about his study until Ahe entered the engineering schoolBhe was in heavy debt he couldnt bear Che decided to give up smokingDhis allowance was cut in half【解析】推理判断题。根据第三、四段叙述可知。【答案】D4The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means that the author A. paid off his debt and life wasnt hard for him any more Bremoved his bad habits and didnt lead a casual life Cnever hung out with his friends but studied all day Dbegan to live a happy life due to his good grades【解析】句义理解题。此处指现在不像以前那样生活。【答案】BB(2014湖南高考) Want to improve your writing skills？New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 1317Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗)to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title LUNCH， with your name, age, address and email address to：debo newwritingsouth.com.Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 45 pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of whats to come.Deadline for applications：8 September，2014For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.comAny questionsfeel free to send your email to Towner Writer Squad Associate：wharne towner. gov.ukBeginner Writing Project for kids aged 1013Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September，2014Meet every other Saturday, 24 pm.，at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own paceyou do not hav