Unit11 Integrating Skills TICKET TO SUCCESS

1.What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? ( ) A.To tell the readers a story. B. To give the readers some advice. C.To give the readers an example. D.To persuade the readers out of going to university. Choose the best answer B

2.This passage is mainly written for ( ). A.high school students B. everyone C.teachers D. parents A 3. The text is mainly about ( ). A. different personality types B. career design for high school students C. choices in life and careers D. ways to explore one’s talents C.

1.Li Yonghong had an opportunity to go to university, but she gave it up.( ) 2.The story of Li Yonghong is rare. ( ) 3. Life at high school is very important because it’s easy to get to know ourselves while at school. ( ) 4. We should always listen to our teachers and parents. ( ) F F 1) True or False: F F

6. People have different personality types and each is of equal value. ( ) T

Part 1(1-2): Part 2(3-6): Part3(7-8): Li Yonghong succeeded through hands-on experience Two pieces of advice for high school students. People have different personality types and each is of equal value. Main idea: The structure of the text: This passage tells us that to go to university is not the only ticket to success. Instead we should choose the job that make the most of our special talents and interests.

Language study 1. have sb./sth. in mind 认为 … 适合 …; 在想 … bear/keep sth. in mind bear/keep in mind that with sth. in mind 记住

3.in demand (much wanted, popular) Good secretaries are always in demand. Panda postcards are always in demand in gift shops.

4. live up to 依照 … 行事；不辜负 ( 期望 ) He failed to live up to his parents’ expectations. You must live up to your promise. We will live up to what our country expects of us.

5.get you there 使某人有所成就 （ cause sb to achieve sth ） Writing a dictionary is a long and difficult business but we are getting there. 类似词组 : get (sb) anywhere/somewhere （使某人）有所成就或有进展 get (sb) nowhere （使某人）毫无成就或无进展 After six months’ work on the project, at last I feel I’m getting somewhere.

1) follow The police are pursuing an escaped prisoner. Illness pursued him till his death pursue pleasure / truth 2) Be occupied or busy with sth. go on with sth. She decided to pursue her studies after obtaining her first degree. 6. pursue (v.) pursuit (n. )

v 1) Become smaller, weaker, fewer, etc. As one grows older one's memory declines. Unemployment declined to 4 percent last month. 2) Refuse decline an invitation to dinner He declined to discuss his plans. 7. decline n. There is a decline in wages. The number of robberies in the area is on the decline.

P1-2 What’s the ticket to Li Yonghong’s success?

P3-6 What’s the author’s attitude towards going to university?

P7-8 The author distinguish two personality types. What are they? Which type does Li belong to? Strong mental, intellectual type Strong practical, hands-on experience type