Unit 1 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1.Given the chance to show his ability, he regained (confidence) and began to succeed in school.2.It is so difficult to (explore) the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.3.It was about 30 seconds before Alex (emerged) from the water; we were quite scared.4.We often (assume) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.5.There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may (pose) a threat to social stability.6.After a(n) (comprehensive) physical exam, my doctor said I was in good condition except that my blood pressure was a little high.7.It is well known that China is a country with rich natural (resources) and a very big population.8.Some people believe that the earth can (yield) enough food to support at least twice its present population.9.Sam (inherited) the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power to take action.10. A bee that has found honey is able to (transmit) to other bees the information they need in order to collect the honey.1.Despite being (classified) as a meat-eater, the panda has a diet that is overwhelmingly vegetarian.2.They have developed computerized systems which will greatly (assist) all library users so that they will not need the help of others.3.Changes have been made to the construction requirements in this city in order to make the buildings and highways more(resistant) to earthquakes.4.After a two-month inquiry, the police have (uncovered) the three men's intention to rob a bank and have arrested them.5.Consumers say they are (uneasy) about using their credit cards over the Internet because they are afraid of Interent fraud.6. A college degree and some working experience should (qualify) you for the job advertised in the newspaper.7.The British ship arrived at the port this morning and is (unloading) its contents in the harbor now.8.As a human resources manager, I see many job (applicants) who are technically skilled, but have bad attitudes.9.The teacher (simplified) his instructions so that the small children could understand him better.10.My major was literature. However, now I'm working in a firm as a(n) (accountant) , dealing with numbers every day.11.The committee's decision will be (notified) to all employees next week.●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1.My family (got by) on my father's unemployment benefit after he lost his job.2.Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to (make the most of) their time on the way to work.3.In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeks (in advance) .4.Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily (over time) .5.In order to (reap the benefits of) the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.6.They all tried to talk (all at once) , but I couldn't hear anything they said.7.Yellow flowers in the field always (1)(remind) me (2)(of) my childhood in the countryside.8.We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should (stand a chance of) winning the game.9.Research on genes will (open the door to) exciting new medical treatments.10.Every one of you has made a contribution and I (take pleasure in) acknowledging what each of you has done to make this academic convention such a success.Unit 2 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1.He has a special feeling for the brilliant birds, and each spring he eagerly (awaits) their return.2.Thanks to the (efficiency) of air transport, everyone is free to go anywhere at any time.3.John believes that the (donation) of food to the hungry is more helpful than giving money.4.Mary was a careful speaker; every word seemed to have been (polished) before it was allowed to escape through her lips.5.When she heard it was snowing in the city they were going to, she (stuffed) two more sweaters into her bag.6.During our stay in Europe we visited many places of (historical) interest, including several castles.7.The wedding ceremony of my sister was a very (emotional) experience for our family.8.He was (embarrassed) when he discovered that he didn't have enough money to pay for the red wine he had ordered.9.The local government is pressed to find new places to (dump) waste.10.The new system designed to (curb) harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon.ck of eye contact might be (interpreted) as lack of attention in America, while eye contact might be considered rude in Japan.2.When applying for a job, make sure you emphasize the skills and knowledge you have that the(employer) will find important to the job.3.Many of our students are beginners who have never done painting before and are looking to develop their(artistic) interests.4.It is surprising that you don't know about such a(n) (historic) event. It marked the beginning of a new period for our nation.5.They hoped to create a computer which could (compute) at 10 times the speed of computers on the market.cation is a(n) (continuous) learning process that never ends. A teacher has the responsibility of making students think for themselves by giving effective guidance.7.On the one hand, we should make efforts to improve the economy; on the other hand, we must keep a balance between(economic) development and environmental protection.8.Some successful people managed to gain (fame) and fortune even though they dropped out of school.9.A(n) (electron) is a very small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge, found in all atoms.10.The (atomic) bombs, also known as nuclear bombs, would cause disasters if they were used in wars.11.I never felt anxious or (envious) when somebody else got a higher position or made a lot of money.12.The effects of this medicine will (vary) according to a person's health, weight, and sex.●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1.After 10 years of full-time training, she has finally (made it) as a professional dancer.2.(After all) , what is the point in taking part in the competitive event if the result is only to prove how incompetent you are?3.Redecorating the house is a challenging task. It's necessary to (strip off) the wallpaper first.4.I never really had any problems with change. On the contrary, I welcome change (with open arms) .5. A lot of what we (throw away) is made from raw materials which are not renewable.6.Megan and John realized that their house was too messy for a new baby, so they decided to (straighten up) their house before the baby was born.7.Jennifer couldn't (keep back) her tears when she saw the sick children at a new blood cancer center in Virginia.8.We want to give all children a world (free of/from) violence.Unit 3 – Section ALanguage Focus – Words in Use1.To make our companies (competitive) in the market, we have to be more creative and productive.2.People are beginning to realize that to (transform) nature at will is the biggest mistake that man has ever made.3.It is difficult to conclude what a(n) (typical) student does in his spare time because every student has different interests.4. A month ago I wrote to the store complaining about its bad service, but I haven't gotten a(n) (response) yet.5.Some of your suggestions have been (adopted) , but others have been turned down as they are not workable.6.All of a sudden, he lost his interest in engineering, and (focused) his attention on learning a foreign language.7.If a company decreases health benefits for its employees, they should increase salaries to (compensate) the workers.8.I failed to pass the exam although I had worked very hard. I should (analyze) the causes of my failure.9.When you do yoga, try to (regulate) your breathing. Don't breathe too fast and make sure you breathe only through your nose.10.It was difficult to (estimate) how many people had been wounded in the earthquake.1.New Zealand is famous for its clean beaches, friendly people and magnificent (scenery) .2.The company decided after a board meeting that the old (machinery) in the factories be done away with.3.The key to an effective presentation is to state your points clearly and (summarize) each of your points at the end of your presentation.4.My favorite store is the one that (specializes) in hand-made chocolates and lets you sample them.5.It is sad that when he is alone, he always drinks a(n) (massive) amount of alcohol to get himself drunk.6.To our delight, this new smoke alarm system can effectively (detect) very weak signals.7.We have sent our union (representative/representatives) to look into the case and see who is responsible.8.James is famous for skillfully using white and black colors; however, bright colors (characterize) his early paintings.9.I made a(n) (comparative) analysis between the two theories to show their similarities and differences.10.The project is an important step toward a national health service, and the authorities (当局) are trying hard to(modernize) the exercise facilities.11.In recent years, the small city has taken on a new look because of its (explosive)development.12.A(n) (computerized) library system is one that stores all the records of the library on computer.●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1.I (fired off) a letter of complaint to the manager of the store as soon as I found they had sold me a pair of mismatched shoes.2.People browse the Internet, read newspapers and watch TV to (keep up with) what is happening in the world.3.The university has (set up) another large laboratory for students to design more complicated robots.4.I find it very difficult to (account for) the fact that two of our best students failed the exam.5.In the current economy, with unemployment high and competition for jobs fierce, your resume needs to(stand out) for all the right reasons.6.She is getting popular since she appeared in a TV interview last month. Her new movie will no doubt(add to) her growing fame.7.The developed countries should (take the lead) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and provide support for the developing nations to follow.8.If your spoken English is not very good, then you may be (at a disadvantage) when you are looking for a job.9.Their success was due (in large part) to their well-conceived (周密策划的) plan.10.He has been so occupied with his work these days that he barely has time to (visit with) his friends.Unit 4 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1.Fortunately, the accident didn't (involve) many people, for there was little traffic at that hour.2.She (fulfilled) her ambition of becoming a fashion designer after years of hard work.3.They kept on trying their best to develop their business, but in such (intense) market competition, they had no idea if success would come along one day.4.As music plays an important role in our life, many music teachers and educators (advocate) taking up a musical instrument at a young age.5.This rule should be entirely clear in the minds of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any(circumstances) .6.My daughter was shy; she was afraid to ask questions, (respond) to questions in class, or talk with other children.7.I got from him only a letter, which was put on my office desk; (subsequent) to the receipt of this letter I have never heard from him.8.The duties to provide services for children in need are not (confined) to the local social services department.9.We pray that all nations be (reconciled) and that all people around the world live in peace.10.He suggested a small but (distinct) improvement on our former plan; I really appreciate it. 1.If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for (assistance) .2.My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not(comparable) .3.Few people knew that the famous writer was largely self-taught through broad reading and (attendance) at public lectures.4.They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct(engagement) with students.5.His proposal sounds attractive, but unfortunately it is not (applicable) to the management problems of a small company.6.The young engineer has been working hard to fulfill the task (assigned) to him by the director.7.Our program aims to help high-school graduates to find the best colleges for them and gain (acceptance) to the college of their choice.8.Good movies not only (entertain) us, but also help us understand a little more about life.9.He is delighted to find out that both his father and mother are (agreeable) to his studying abroad.10.We must take (sustainable) development into consideration when using the rich resources in our country.11.To do the job of the sales representative for our company, it is (desirable) that you know something about medicine as well as about the market●Language Focus – Expressions in Use1.She held her hand above her eyes to (1)(shield) them (2) (from) the sun so that she could see more clearly the man in front of her.2.The boy studied the signs for over an hour, but still could not (make sense of) them, so he turned to his teacher for help.3.They (called on) the developed countries to commit more money to protecting the environment.4.We will continue to care for those (in need) and work to establish a society that is generous and prosperous.5.Many people (are caught up in/get caught up in) careers and raising kids so that they forget that their marriages also need to be taken good care of.6.My most favorite program is the one that deals with scientific subjects that ordinary people can(relate to) .7.Finally, I would like to (sum up) by saying that it has been a tremendous pleasure to work with you all.8.He is a person that you can always (count on) when you need help.9.Betty loves reading. (In her words/In the words of Betty) , "Reading is the most wonderful thing in the world."10.This restaurant is very popular because it has some separate, smaller rooms (reserved for) families with small children.Unit 5 – Section A●Language Focus – Words in Use1.The (annual) conference which I attend every year is going to be held in London in January next year.2.According to the terms of your (contract) , you must give three months' notice if you intend to leave this company.3.We were honored that so many people of (distinction) and talent were present to discuss the issues.4.The local government has been providing (substantial) support to them, without which they couldn't have been so successful.5.The secret agent promised that the information he (furnished) was obtained from reliable sources.6.Whether (amateur) or professional, American football is perhaps the most popular sport in the US. It attracts a total attendance of over 40 million and is watched by many more millions on television each year.7.Shops try to meet the DIY (do-it-yourself) fashion by offering consumers parts and hardware which they can(assemble) at home.8.I wonder how she will (react) to the news if I tell her she is not going to get a raise this year.9.It was (apparent) that the professor's lecture failed to impress the students as some of them had left before it was over.10.We all admitted that the trip was worthwhile after we saw a(n) (magnificent) palace and a fantastic museum.1.He argues that the designer of this teaching plan makes a false (assumption) that all learners are at the same level.2.All the tourists were (fascinated) by the magnificent scenery along the coastline.3.In some parts of the world, the population (explosion) in the past two decades led to the lack of food and health care.4.This hospital lacked the most (elementary) facilities like X-ray machines and operating rooms.5.Workers who have been unfairly dismissed should be given (compensation) by the company.6.In the course of (evolution) , some birds have lost their power of flight and started to live on land.7.Almost all the people who have watched this movie agree that it is the most (amusing) movie because it is about a talking dog.8.I suggest that you not read this novel because it is not interesting and it would (bore) you to death.9.Skipping breakfast and eating too much before sleep will (contribute) to the problem of being overweight.10.This change is part of a(n) (revolutionary) effort to create a new and better generation of English proficiency tests.Language Focus – Expressions in Use1.I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister (passed away) after having fought against cancer for three years.2.The Chinese swimmer was (left behind) at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead.3.The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not (give away) his money for the public good.4.They (had no intention of) letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires.5.(Up to) seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market.6.If he is determined to do something, he will do it (regardless of) what other people will say.7.The movie was a complete waste of time. I (might as well/might just as well) have stayed at home.8.The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they(fall ill) .9.Thousands of people were (in attendance) at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.10.They got to know each other in their 20s and (to this day) they are still in close touch with each other.。
