UNIT ONE1 .In life ,our stupidest course of action is to cling too much to what we have and refuse to let go.2 .I am wiling to word in the IT industry, but have no idea haw to go about it.3. Many people aware of the importance of living in harmony whit nature.4. Ploblems like the generation gap cannot be sweep under the carper.5. I never did understand what was eating away at her.6. He has been at peace with the word all his life.7. He did not speak out/ say what we through, for one thing, she might not understand, for another, he was said that she might not forgive him.8. As the years rolled by, he became increasingly interested in / fascinated by Chinese culture.1.Though we have been successful in our word so far, we must be prepared to tackle difficultproblems in the days to come.2.During the battle, the soldiers did not have many choice, the only alter alternativ to beingtaken prisoner was to die fighting.3.There are already initial successes, but for the final victory we will have to wait for anotheryear.4.There is no universal agreement about the meaning of life. different people haveunderstanding.5.Unfortunately, a continuing rise in the oil price has crippled the economy of this Africancountry,6.Although Adam is not her child by blood, her love for him is deep and light was very genuine.7.Buildings speak of the qualities of the people who design and construct them.8.We were attracted by the fascinating painting, Its clever use of colour and light was veryimpressive.9.A(n) shallow thinker may be able to say something clearly, but a deep thinker make us seethat there is something that cannot be said.10.What happens is not as important as how your react to what happens.11.The exhibition is held to generate interest in computer science and to get some new ideas forwebpage design.12.Hemingway is book, which is entitled the old man and the sea, tells the story of a fisherman.13.If the children have been in contract whit the disease, they have stay in hospital for a medicalexamination.14.His wife was always complaining at home and he was tired of her constant complaints.15.Football is a rough game, players get wounded easily.16.When trying to escape from the prison, the thief was captured by the police.17.I know you are both proud and fine it difficult to forgive each other such a bad argument, butsomeone has to make the first move .18.As William Shakespeare put it in A Midsummer Night is Dream, “Love looks not whit theeyes, but whit the mind.UNIT TWO1.Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking about. This is a sight that never fails tomove me set me thinking.2.Stop scolding/ blaming her- You had have done the same thing under / in similarcircumstanted.3.We should be appreciative of/ grate for what we have instead of taking everything for granted.4.He may promise to change, but it is the same old story of saying one thing and doing another.5.I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him.6.It will be impossible for me to repay my parent for everything they have done for me.7.For now, it remains to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck inyour word.8.I said right from the beginning that we would cause us trouble.1. A lot of children are near-sight, we cannot emphaz portance of protecting our eyes too munch.2.Their experiment streched d of ten years, at last, their efforts paid off.munication is the only remedy conflict within the family.4.You had better confine your summary to the main idea; do not try to talker about the trivialthings.5.Truly remarkable progress has been make in a short period of time, which is the result of thehard word of everyone involved.6.Thank you for your kind help- I think I owe you’re a favour7.when he sleeps by the window on hot summer afternoons, he tends to lower the curtain tokeep out the sun.8.Joseph did give me a quick reply this time, but I wonder why he made no response to my lastquestion.9.History will reveal the truth in the future and they will realize what a wrong thing they did10.The camel is characterized by an ability to go without water for days.11.It is hard to picture him as a government official because he looks so funny, but I bet hemakes a good one12.Men should open up their minks and adopt a correct attitude towards women13.Since all of us were tired, Martin proposed that we take a short rest before continuing ourwork.14.Seeing a big snake under the table, Sophia could not trembling from head to foot.UNIT31.Rumor has it that his new book is based on a true story about a family in a small Tennesseetome2.He teaches in a middle school, but he does some translation work on the side to bring in extracash money.3.It is good to be confident, but there is a difference between confidence and conceit.4.Only those who stick it out can achieve success, Those who give up halfway will never realizetheir dreams.5. A true hero possesses / has courage, a noble purpose and a willingness to make sacrifices.6.Anyone who picks up this novel and reads the fist paragraph will be hard pressed to put itdown.7.In a sense, life is like swimming; if you holding on to the sides of the pool, you (will) neverlearn.8.The future of a nation depends in a large measure upon the quality of education and training.1. A smart appearance tends to make a(n) favourable impression at an interview.2.The scientist failed in his experiments many a time, but he was never discouraged ;instead, hestuck it out and finally make a great scientific discovery.3.When I asked my mother if I could marry George, she consented but rather unwillingly.4.The garden has fallen into a state of neglect since its owner died two years ago.ing home late, the boy crept quietly into the home to avoid waking his parents.6.If you want to learn a language well , sufficient time is necessary.7.The origin of Chinese writing can be traced back to ancient Chine although we are not certainof the date of its invention.8.The price was somewhat higher then I had expected, However, it was still acceptable.9.When you feel tied, a rest and a cool drink will refresh you.10.As I sit here today, I could not be more grateful for the opportunity, not only to be alive, butalso to apply my life to such a(n) worthy effort.11.More and more people in big companies are enrolling in English courses to improve theirpromotion prospects.12.I make full preparations for my journey to London on foot and I resolved to get there in fivedays.13.At the end of the interview, she remarked“You have proved your worthiness more then wellenough,”14.I hope that I shall never again have to undergo such a terrible experien.15.Susan started singing to her baby and was rewarded with a smile.UNIT41.Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this .2.Scientist have been hard pressed to figure out how these particles from / are fromed andinteract(whit one another)3.I would like to express my special thanks to everyone who has contributed over the years inone way or another.4.The individual success of the employees in a team environment results in success for thecompany.5.The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy almost in ruins,6.He decided to channel his energies into something useful, instead of being glued to / sitting infront of the TV set all the day long.7.There is a difference between strength and courage. It takes strength to survive, It takescourage to live.8.She was by nature a very affectionate person, always ready to give a helping hand to others.1.Do not just make a negative complaint about our service; give us some positive advice.2.Some areas of concern distract our attention away from the main problem on whish we needto remain focused.3.Viewed from an international perspective, it appears absolutely essential to emphasize theimportance of potential customers＇need in developing countries .19.Relax yourself by taking a deep breath if you feel tense before speaking to a large group ofpeople .20.We can have many choices in life and the choices that we make will shape our life.21.Efforts should be made to handle and address the communication problem betweenteenagers and their parents.22.That couple has endured so many emotional and financial crises,It is amazing that theirmarriage has lasted for so many years.23.Just before the speech contest, he fill ill and was not able to participate in it; he could onlycurse his luck.4.It is incredible that her four-year-old boy can write some 600 Chinese characters .5.You can add the liquid to the powder , or conversely the powder to the liquid.6.The next big issue confronting the workers is the question of social security.7.Jack completely ignored all these facts in his report as though they had never existed.8.The book was the outcome of a large amount of research work done over three years .9.There used to be various kinds of birds here, but now they are rare due to lack of foodresource.10.It is not impossible to transform desert into good farms if we have a will of iron .11.Is it true that visualizing a task by positive thinking helps to accomplish the task better?12.Following the doctor＇s advice, the old man quit smoking overnight.13.Henry rejected my offer of help, saying that he could work out the problem all by himself.Unit 61.It is only by trial and error that we learn and progress / make progress.2.You should know that the education of the heart is very important, It will distinguish you fromothers.3. A person who strives for perfection tends to have a low threshold of pain, things around botterthem.4.They regard honesty as a mater of principle and they are willing to sacrifice everything for itssake.5.People judge you by the company you keep, you＇re inviting trouble if you get into hadcompany.6.Speaking your mind without regard to other people is feelings is not a virtue.7.Her sensitivity exposes her to more suffering and pain than ordinary people can imagine.8.We must awaken people to the need to protect our environment.1.Sometimes when a person is so close to something , it is difficult to from a(n) objectiveopinion.2.The official home of Time Magazine online presents the op news stories of the day andcurrent events from around the world.3.My father says I will succeed if I double my efforts, so I have decided to work harder fromnow on.4.One is success in life depends a great deal on the ability to relatr oneself to others, tounderstand one＇s self, and to exhibit character traits such as responsibility, honesty and integrity.5.The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.6.One of the attractive features of the course lies in the fact that practice is integrated withtheory.7.The rugby player＇s outstanding ability of running earned him a place the team.8.Good test-taking strategies can make a big difference to your grade.9.Teamwork strength lies in differences, not in similarities.10.Teaching students how to learn and watching them striving/ strive for academic excellence isan incredible teaching experience.11.When the mind narrows and the waist widens, you know you are getting old..12.It is logical that people who earn more money should pay more income tax .13.Many people think that UFOs are somehow related to the mysterious disappearance of shipsand planes.14.Loneliness has nothing to d with the number of people standing around, you can be in thethick of crowds and still feel lonely.15.As Albert Einstein once put it, “Solitude is painful when one is young, but delightful whenone is more mature.”UNIT 71.We have worked together for a long time and have never let our differing opinions get in mayof our friendship.2.This agreement will pave the way for a lasting peace between the two countries.3.they usually do not mention their requirement until you are beginning to let your defensesdown.4.They should have the courage to face your own mistakes. Do not try to shift the blame ontoothers when things go wrong.5.If your are more often than not affected by fear ang worry, you will find this book very useful.6.Now that I have accepted the position, I shall certainly do to the best of my ability all that isrequired of me.7.If you do not have a plan of what you will do every day, Chances are high that you won＇t domuch.8.Great minds think alike, your ideas are completely in line whit his .1.This report is written from the viewpoint holoqist and it provides some deep insights into theoutlook and expectations of today＇s young people in our country.2.Afer making some conventional opening remarks, she made an inspiring speech onenvironment protection.ually it is rather hot in July here ,the cool weather at the moment is not typical for theseason.4.The villagers are not merely satisfied with enough food to eat, They are also eager to learnmodern advanced skills for farming.5.Since it is valid to ask for sick leave, he often uses it as an excuse for staying away fromschool6.Building a healthy and productive workplace relationship is the key to improving productivity7.The TOEEL is designed to assess the English proficiency for those who intend to studyabroad .8. A firm belief in yourself his hometown to look alter in the city becouse he had to support thecan change it.9.At 15, he lelf his hometwom to look for employment in the city because he had to support thewhole family10.In many cultures, colours like red and yellow convey a sense of energy and strength.11.Being competent means being more successful or better than somebody else who is trying todo the same as you.12.The objective of college education is to provide the young with an opportunity to learn how toeducate themselves throughout their lives.13.Some of my friends are experts in this regard. From them you can seek professional advice onthe issue.14.The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience,and ability15.He isn＇t going to shift his responsibility to anyone elso, Instead, he is going to handle theproblem himself16.We need to look for ways to make things safer, but we shouldn＇t dismiss an idea because itisn＇t 100% safe.17.You must not take her criticisms of your plan personally. Actually, what she said does makesense to a week off.18.The ability to keep calm is a dangerous or critical situation is one of her many strengths.19.Everyone is rather tired after six weeks of intense work and the team is now looking forwardto a week off20.The name of Dallas Mavericks reflect Texas is cowboy past. A “maverick”is a rebellionsoerson who refuses to obey soial norms.。