词汇练习：

Here are some words and phrases used in the video you just watched.

Coincidence (n.); Honor (n.); Modest (adj.)
Praise (n. & v.); Deserve (v.)

？ Coincidence – an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
？ Honor – (n.) something that brings pride or pleasure
？ Modest – expressing a lower opinion than what is probably deserved
？ Praise – (n.) expression of admiration
(v.) express approval of
？ Deserve – to be worthy of


Use the words and phrases listed above to complete the following sentences.

1) This doctor received high _______________ from everyone.
2) May I have the _______________ of this dance?
3) He is very _______________ about his success.
4) Hello! What a ___________________!
5) His mother will ________________ her son for his courage.
6) Here’s the bonus. You ________________ it.

答案：

1 Praise
2 Honour
3 Modest
4 Coincidence
5 Praised
6 Deserve

语法练习：

Exclamatory Sentences are used to express one’s strong feeling.
Sentence pattern:
WHAT (+ A/AN) + ADJ. + NOUN (+ SUBJECT + VERB) !
HOW + ADJ./ADV. (+ SUBJECT + VERB) !
HOW + SUBJECT + VERB !
Examples:
WHAT + A + FINE + DAY + IT + IS !
WHAT + DELICIOUS + ICECREAM !
HOW + LOVELY + YOU + ARE !
HOW + WELL + SHE + SINGS !
HOW + TIME + FLIES !
Using exclamatory sentences finish the dialogue using the hints in the brackets.
A: _______________________________ (naughty boy) he is!
B: She’s not a boy. She’s a girl.
A: _______________________________ (short) her hair is!
B: It’s her mother’s choice.
A: _______________________________ (weird) her mother is!
B (To the girl): Vicky, let’s go home!
(To A): __________________________________ (rude man) you are!

答案：

1 What a naughty boy he is!
2 How short her hair is!
3 How weird her mother is!
4 What a rude man you are!

阅读练习：

China is a country with a long history. For thousands of years, Chinese people have thought it is a virtue to be modest. Till now, you can still hear Chinese people saying, “My English is poor.” even though they can speak good English. Westerners like Americans do not understand why, because they usually accept praise directly by saying “thank you”.
Should we always be modest? On some occasions, being too modest may lead you to failure. A very good English major with a Doctor’s Degree went to a foreign company for an interview. He was well-prepared and thought his qualifications just met their needs. When the interviewer asked him about his English level, he answered modestly that “It’s ok”. To his surprise, he was rejected for the reason that his English was considered to be not good enough, and that he lacked confidence in his ability.
Modesty is a virtue. And confidence is important. Which one is your choice, or can you keep the balance?

True or False?
1. Chinese people usually accept praise directly by saying “thank you”.
2. If the man had been more confident, he might have passed the interview.
3. It is important to be confident.

答案：

1. False
2. True
3. True

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