综合英语期末复习资料Unit 1 Famous UniversitiesPassage A: Oxford University1.The group elected one of its members to be their spokesperson.2.Wage increases are being kept to a minimum in many companies because of the economic depression.3.The engineering profession now has many distinct branches.4.Now that you’re 13 you should have more sense of responsibility.5.Students usually pursue one or more of the subjects, which they have studied at “A” level, such as Art,Drama, Music, etc.6.We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.7.Congress is considering measures to restrict the sale of cigarette.8.College courses should be designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to help them survivein modern society.9.The local government granted $1.1 million so that the old theatre could be taken down and rebuilt.10.For his achievement in the medical field, the Mayor awards him a medal of merit.1.Anyone over 18 is eligible to vote.2.These application forms for scholarship will be sent to each student before the beginning of eachsemester.3.I decided to give up smoking on the advice of my doctor.4.The park is located in the centre of the county.5.The university provided us with all the materials and facilities that we needed.Write a paragraph of around 80 words about the roles played by Oxford University and its individual colleges respectively. Your writing should include the following points.College: selecting their own undergraduate studentsbeing responsible for students’ tutorial teaching and well-beingproviding accommodations, meals, etc. for studentsThe University:providing resources for teaching and learning: libraries, laboratories,and other facilitiesselecting and supervising graduate studentsawarding degreesAt Oxford, each college is a corporate body distinct from the university and is governed by its own head and fellows. Most fellows are college instructors called tutors, and the rest are university professors and lectures. Each college manages its own buildings and property, elects manages its fellows, and selects and admits its own undergraduate students. The university provides some libraries, laboratories, and facilities, but the colleges take primary responsibility for the teaching and well-being of their students.The University, not the individual colleges, grants degrees. The first degree in the arts or sciences is the Bachelor of Arts with honors. Oxford also grants higher degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a wide variety of subjects.Passage B: “Students, You Represent Our Best Hope”1.Reducing unemployment will be the main challenge for the new government.2.He said she had transformed him from a hard-drinking person to a devoted husband and father.3.The new toy didn’t engage the child’s attention for long; a few minutes later he cried again.4.The tragedy occurred only a few minutes after take-off; more than one hundred people were killed inthe crash.5.My tutor urged me to take the time to read at least three books on the list.6.The band were forced to cancel their appearance at the recent MTV awards ceremony due toGeorge’s poor health.7.They accused him of having a prejudice against his woman employees.8.The mutual understanding between the couple provided a solid foundation for their marriage.9.All non-violent religious and political believes should be respected equally.10.All the meeting she made a number of constructive remarks to help us to improve our work.1.He knew in his heart they would never see each other again.2.He felt that he was on the road to success after they had agreed to publish his first book.3.He resumed his speech after a sip of water.4.The large project engages us so much that we can’t afford to arrange a vacation this year.5.Oxygen is one of the most important gases just as water is one of the most important liquids.Unit 2 Jobs and CareersPassage A Your Dream Job: A Click Away1.I’m absolutely sure that this dress is a cheaper version of the one we saw in that department store.2.The bookshelves were crowded with books and scientific publication.3.If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.4.To their disappointment, the thieves were spotted by the police at the moment they were enteringthe bank.5.During World 2, many refugees fled to the United States.6.The y’ve updated a lot of entries in the most recent edition of the dictionary.7.Despite financial difficulties, they did not find the life in London unpleasant.8.After a lot of part-time jobs, John finally got a full-time position.9.In the report, you should give a detailed description of the whole incident.panies publish annual reports to inform the public about the previous year’s activities.1.The policemen were busy filling out various forms concerning the accident.2.I would like to have the fuel tank filled up before returning the car.3.If you want to complain, you’d better follow the proper procedure.4.We couldn’t have finished the experiment so soon without John’s help.5.After the storm people on shore scanned the lake anxiously for the boat.There are several things you cannot ignore when tracking down information on job openings.Consult, friends, relatives, neighbors, offer, information, classified, newspapers, register, recruitment agency, make use of , the internet, log on to, be likely to, dream job.Passage B My First Job1.He stressed that their laboratory’s safely standards were the best in the country.2.Dr. Wright was given the prize of his distinguished achievements in the chemical field.3.Your bank manager will advise you how to invest your money.4.He matured a lot while he was at college.5.The selling price barely covers the cost of the raw materials.6.Her whole attitude to life soured as a result of the awful experience.7.The concept that everyone should have an equal opportunity was deeply rooted in their minds.8.We have to balance the benefits against the costs of medical insurance.9.The shop assistant said they could give me a big discount if I bought three at once.10.The children are happy at the school, but they lack discipline.1. I can’t let in anyone without an ID card but it is an exception in your case.2. He has learned a lesson from his failure. He will not make the same mistake again.3. I have faith in your ability and I am sure you will succeed.4. We went on with the match competition even though it was raining.5.When I came to I found myself lying in a bed in a hospital.Unit 3 AdvertisingPassage A The Victimpany loyalty made him turn down many attractive job offers.ler’s fascination with medieval art dates from her childhood.3.His statement that he had nothing to do with the affair was greeted with some suspicion.4.There are good novelists, despite the terrible flood of bad novels and poor work.5.The shops are well stocked with food, clothing and other consumer items.6.Something is worrying me, but I can’t define exactly what it is.7.She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty years’ time.8.The agency is more concerned with making arty ads than understanding its clients.9.The dead soldier was identified only by his uniform and personal belongings.10.Food and clothing are the bare necessity of life.1.We need to reduce the traffic to reduce the fuel consumption.2.The rise in the price of electricity adds to our burden.3.You should have your own judgement. Don’t follow the lead of your elder brother.4.The hairstyle is in fashion this year. But I think it will be out of fashion last year.5.In our quest for the truth, we fate to suffer from failures.Write a paragraph of around 80 words explaining why people fall victim to advertising. The following two points and the key words and phrases after each point may serve as a guide.A: Human beings have their weaknesses.be popular, be loved, stay in fashion, turn to, a sense of security.B: Advertises use the weaknesses.take advantage of, new, cool, hot, stimulate, follow fashion, become victimAdvertisers use our weaknesses to tell us what is new, what we should be like, what is cool, and what is hot. Because human nature makes us want to be popular and glamorous, we follow the lead ads give us. Is it the victim’s fault for believing, or the fault of society for allowing advertises to do so? These are questions I often ask myself as I enter the field of marketing. It is very easy to use human insecurities as a means of targeting consumption, but is it right? How will we ever know unless we step back and stop reading magazines and watching television? Until then, I will remain a victim of advertising. And so will almost everyone else.Passage B The Ad Council at a Glance1.We gave up the house, because of measurable considerations.2.The value of the painting was estimated at several thousand dollars.3.The new tax will not have any maximize impact on the lives of most people.4.The example set by their commander inspire the troops to take the hill despite heavy enemy fire.5.The company’s main function is to economic and efficiency profit.6.The profit-sharing plan is designed to motivate the staff to work hard.7.The rights of the individual are perhaps the most important rights in a free society.8.Thousands of soldier are working to distribute food and blankets to the refugees.9.Police are anxious to hear any information concerning the suspect’s whereabouts.10.g and alcohol abuse contributed to Brian’s early death.1.I found it increasingly difficult to make ends meet.2.All modern politicians try to reach out civilians by TV speech.3.Students should be helped to adopt a positive attitude toward life.4.All the students in the class are expected to participate in these discussion.5.You have to get punished if you commit a crime.Each of the following thoughts is complete by itself, but you can join two of them together to make more interesting sentences. Combine these thoughts into pairs, using and, but, yet, for, so, and or, and write six new sentences on the lines below. Punctuate correctly.Teeth fascinate him so Jack has decided to become a dentistLive models danced in the store window and a curious crowd gathered on the sidewalkSince the 1840s, American women had fought for the right to vote, but they did not win that right until 1920He will rent a small apartment by himself or get a large place with a friend.The ancient Chinese valued peaches for they believed that eating peaches made a person immortal They are the best pool players on the block yet they can’t beat my cousin from ClevelandUnit 4 Calamities and RescuePassage A : Death of a Dream1.The driver gave a signal that he was going to turn right.2.It was reported that 41 people were killed in a plane crash in the Himalayas last week.3.The ship’s captain radioed that it was in distress.4.The skaters moved over the ice with a smooth, effortless grace.5.The bomb was taken away and the soldiers exploded it as a safe distance from the houses.6.They were on their way to the Shropshire Union Canal when their car was involved in a collision witha truck.7.The Central Bank lowered interest rates by 2 percent.8.He beamed a cheerful welcome as he opened the door for the distinguished guest.9.He used to scatter his toys all over the floor and I had to pick them up.10.The destruction of the world’s forests concerns everyone in some way.Holiday InsuranceWhen a holiday is to be taken abroad it is a wise precaution to insure not only against loss of baggage and other personal but also against personal accident and illness while away from home.They costs of medical and hospital care when on holiday must be borne privately and can be very high. In return for a small premium many insurance companies now provide coverage for this. Travel agencies are usually willing to make the necessary arrangements.ApplicationDear Sir,I will be touring Italy and Sicily in a 1996 Peugeot 405 GL for 4 weels commencing July 3.Please let me know the terms and conditions on which you could issue a policy to cover loss of and damage to baggage and other personal property. I would also like to consider coverage against personal accidents and illness, and would be glad if you would send me the details. The car is already separately insured.I hope to hear from you soon.Yours faithfully,Insurer’s Reply:Dear Mr. Sanderson:Thank you for your letter of June 8 regarding insurance to cover your tour of Italy and Sicily.I have enclosed a leaflet setting out the terms and conditions of the insurance for both personal property and injury and illness, and also an application form. The coverage for injury and illness extends to the full cost of medical and hospital treatment and of any special arrangements that may be necessary for your return home.Please complete and return the application form by June 26 at the latest, so that we can be sure of issuing the policy in time.Yours sincerely,Passage B: In the Nick of Time1.She stood at the bus station until the last shift bus came in.2.Please contact with us if we could help you.3.How many crew can make his yacht works.4.Although her new book is not quite good as her last one, but I still like it.5.I have never been met this kind of nice man before.1.Look at that little boy wanders about-perhaps he’s lost his mother.2.They were unloaded new furniture from a truck.3.Don’t pack the cakes at the bottom of the box or they’ll get crush.4.I haven’t the giant idea of what you’re talking about.5.We bought him a present to show our appreciation for all the work he had done.6.The company has taken leap steps forward since the new manger came.7.Our garage entrance isn’t very wide and it’s quite difficult to steer the car through it.8.She knelt down on the mat and began to pray for good luck.9.The reporter slighted forward holding out her microphone as soon as she spotted the film star.10.The driver slamed on the brakes when a child ran in front of his car.1.The bus slowed down and stopped, let the passenger get in.2.Some cars came in, but no one rolled by.3.Don’t getting off the grass.4.He made his way to the market after work order his wife.5.It’s luckily that Steve didn’t break his bones while he fell the bike.Unit 5 Ways to successPassage A: My Advice to Students: Education Counts1.The economy in that country sank deeper and deeper into crisis.2.My father was a historian and his specialty was the history of Germany.3.They decided to close the museum purely and simply because it cost too much to run.4.The local government has decided on new measures to discourage car use in favour of publictransportation.5.It’s pretty unlikely that they’ll turn up now-it’s nearly ten o’clock.6.The interchange of ideas aids an understanding of group dynamics.7.She says it’s a good film and recommends it to all her friends, though she hasn’t actually seen it.8.Stop shouting and let’s discuss this reasonably.9.People now perceive that green issues are important to our future.10.Kathy and Eric run this small hotel as an “extended home”, which should give you a good idea of theatmosphere of warmth and hospitality there.Write a paragraph of around 80 words about the advantages of getting a good education. The following points may help you in your writing.A: personal enrichmentB: job opportunitiesC: contribution to societyPassage B: Christopher Reeve- A Real Superman1.With one bound the dog was over the fence.2.We don’t have sufficient resources to sustain our campaign for long.3.She realized that being unable to speak a foreign language was a major obstacle to her career.4.The actor said that he felt quite restored after the holiday, and was ready to work again.5.I’m only 16, and I’m afraid I can’t sign these papers without my parents’approval.6.The shift in the balance of power in the region has far-reaching consequences.7.I’d like to emphasize the point that we are ready to meet with the management at any time.8.You won’t have to undergo a medical examination, or any probing question about your health oroccupation.9.When you’re young you think you are invincible; you feel you can achieve anything.10.She was making a public appearance signing copies of her latest novel.1.Because of a sudden brake by the bus driver, all the passengers on the bus pitched forward out ofcontrol.2.The agreement will break through the obstacles to free trade.3.Soon after I put down the phone for a taxi, it arrived.4.In the past no matter when I got back home, my parents should wait for me.5.The communication between the two companies broke down because neither of them wanted tocompromise.1.The sweater that I bought at Macy’s shrank two sizes when I washed it.2.The men who own the Main Street realty office buy a lot of land for themselves.3.The Mecha Christmas party, that has become an annual event, is always well attended.4.The problem which we will study today is on page eight.5. A man who was wearing a yellow shirt asked me for a cigarette.1.Hockey which often becomes violent is a fast-moving game.2.Down coats that very warm are also very expensive.3.My brother, who took too much time packing missed the bus.4.Henry Caught a trout, which was the largest fish ever recorded in Idaho.5.We laughed and looked through the yearbook that contained pictures of our school days together.。
