Unit 1 Section A 3.Words in use

1.The mayor decided to(condense)his speech in order to leave enough time for his audience to raise questions.

2. It was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the US.If the trends continue,experts predict annual vehicle thefts could(exceed)two million.

3. Researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep(deficit). 4. Too much(exposure)to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people's health.

5. Moving forward even in the face of great difficulties has become my most important(asset)in my life since it has helped me accomplish something remarkable.

6. The lawyer proclaimed they couldn't jump to conclusions because

acceptable

conclusions

must

be

supported

by(adequate)facts and evidence.

7. To help the employees be more communicative,the company is

offering

workshops

for

those

who

may

be

professionally(competent)but socially awkward.

8. Most parents,in fact,aren't very helpful with the problems that their sons and daughters have in(adjusting)to their college life.

9. You can count how many students passed an exam,but psychological

and

emotional

feelings

cannot

be(precisely)measured.

10. in short,participation in sports is extremely(beneficial)for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially.

7.Expressions in use

1. Since we have invited all the other neighbors to our 25th wedding anniversary party,we(feel obliged to)invite the Browns too.

2. Most of the time,no one will care about natural disasters,and they won't(be serious about)avoiding disasters till one has really struck.

3. When you(run into)a friend that you haven't seen for a long time and have a good chat with him,you may feel very happy and delighted.

4. It is very important to(distinguish between)facts and opinions in order to have a better understanding of what a reading passage is talking about.

5. Though he was very excited about being elected as president of the student association,many extra responsibilities have been(thrust upon)him ever since then.

6. The doctor,having no knowledge that I(was allergic to)this particular drug,prescribed the medicine.

7. It's understandable that,without any support,a 16-year-old can easily(get lost)in a committee of people in their forties. 8. It is hoped that some new high-tech companies will(be attracted to)this small,old town to encourage loans for building houses and factories.

9. It doesn't(make sense)to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.

10. A few years later,Franklin got married,started his own printing shop,and was(looked upon as)a successful young businessman. Unit 2 Section A 3.Words in use

1. In our class,most discussions and activities take place in assigned small groups.These groups provide a supportive and safe environment that(promotes)learning.

2. It is the development strategy of the company

to(accelerate)its overseas expansion in order to take a slice of the world market.

3. Nearly six million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year,attracted by the(mystery)of her smile.When you're not looking at her,she seems to be smiling;when you look at her,she stops.

4. To live with a family whose native language is English is the ideal way to further improve one's English and to gain(insight)into its culture.

5. There is a real need to(boost)academic achievement in schools and help with the development of a student's overall character.

6. Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from(analysis),reason and language. 7. Being a single parent,there is no way for her to(calculate)the time and energy she has devoted to her children for the past 10 years.

8. It is essential that you start by listening because one of the main(barriers)teenagers and their parents face in forming positive relationships is that neither listens to the other. 9. We all know the dangers of an earthquake:the(destruction)to buildings,the troubles can be caused by falling trees,and the

terror occurs when the earth actually opens up.

10. Not until recently have we realized that the increasing world population may lead to a potential gloomy(prospect)for humanity:starvation. 7.Expressions in use

1. Because women often restrict their diet in an effort to control weight,they may not consume enough iron-rich food and(are liable to)experience an iron deficiency.

2. Some reform advocates ignore the impact of class size on student achievement,and they are(in favor of)what they call as a priority:teacher effectiveness.

3. Because of easy access to the Internet,the new breakthrough to create something truly creative(is bound to)happen anytime now.

4. Indeed,if teachers want to(speculate about)how far students might get in life,a better measurement than grades might be how hard the students try.

5. Nature has(1)(invested)these animals(2)(with)a capacity for not showing fear.

6. During the weeks of discussion,delegations from groups who are interested in the resolution may call on representatives to(stand up for)their point of view.

7. Plato was a superb writer,and his works are part of the world's great literature.Most of his existing work is(in the form of)dialogs and letters.

8. Young people should enter into a broad flexible training program,through which they can learn a lot and be(prepared for)their future careers.

9. The young man is very happy and proud to be(in the company of)the old professor because he always feels great when talking with him.

10. One day they passed more than 20 villages(in succession),and some of these are said to have stretched for six miles or more. Unit 3 Section A 3.Words in use

1. Ernest Hemingway's keen insight into his society,ardent love for people and perceptive abilities helped him to form his own(peculiar)characteristic of writing.

2. The project is on the point of collapse,and unless something very(radical)is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project.

3. It's not unusual for teenagers to go through a(n)(phase)when

they feel ashamed of their parents,afraid that they might not live up to their friends'standards.

4. It is(sensible)for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake.

5. Economists are interested in all the factors that can help to(predict)the extent to which a price change will affect supply and demand in the market.

6. Starting Monday,all foods(labeled)\strict national standards that the government decided to put into effect now.

7. There is more to a woman than her looks,so I(resent)the fact that after a woman grows old and loses her looks people stop paying attention to her. 8. Apart

from

technological

development,the

20th

century(witnessed)an enormous worldwide political,economic and cultural transformation.

9. Unlike the practice in China,if you're at a hotel restaurant in the United States,expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the(equivalent)amount yourself.

10. The change in smoking habits(parallels)a change in the incidence of lung cancer.The more people smoke,the more

chances of occurrence for lung cancer. 7.Expressions in use

1. As the result of her divorce,she was obviously(saddled with)the double burden of playing the role of both mother and father.

2. Do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you,and don't(back off)when facing competition;inner confidence is important.

3. As our sweet childhood(gives way to)adolescence's temptation of love,we begin to learn,as adults,that most pleasures do not last forever.

4. In the economic recession,employers(resorted to)the reduction of costs,most particularly in wages,in order to survive in the competitive world markets.

5. People from abroad can take part in the intensified language program because schools have to(make allowances for)students whose English is not their first language.

6. Talking about negotiations,once an agreement is made,the Chinese sometimes(wonder at)the slow pace in which Westerners implement the decision.

7. Earthquakes occur without warning;however,it is claimed that some animals can feel earthquakes(prior to)occurrences