1. Animal conservationists strongly disapprove of experimenting onanimals.2. Shellie walked into the museum under the stern gaze of the curator.3. After a spell in the advertising business, Jim began to work for a large insurance company.4. It was estimated that 50,000 people flooded into London over the weekend for the opening of the Commonwealth Games.5. He rushed into the busy street and mingled with the crowd, hoping in that way the police would not spot him.6. He tiptoed quietly out of the room so as not to wake her up.7. He bought the painting as a status symbol, not because he was particularly interested in art.8. Jim was always disappointed that his son never followed in his footsteps and took over the farm.Unit21. He admitted that his failure was caused by his lack of confidence.2. Visitors are required to sign their names on arrival.3. We have invited them to the party, but we will have to put it off because the baby is sick.4. We must take steps to help the families of those who were hurt.5. The teacher took great pains to make sure that we all understood the text.6. Today we are going to focus on the issue of the homeless people.7. We wondered whether you would be so kind to attend our end-of-the –year party.8. He assured his mother that everything was all right.Unit31. Most people in the Middle East believe in Islam.2. As the fire was destroying the building, we just stood and stared at allthis.3. He relied more on intuition than logic in solving the case.4. The country is going through a very difficult period, after theearthquake.5. Last week the board of directors authorized the installation of a newcomputer system.6. This area has been the greatest beneficiary of a large restorationprogram.7. The government finances higher education with tax money.8. He insisted that what he said was true, even though the police refusedto believe him.Unit41. The new system will be introduced over a six-month transition period.2. The police officers claimed that their actions in the riots were purelydefensive.3. About $250,000 worth of medical supplies has been distributedamong families affected by the epidemic.4. The products used to be made locally, but they are mostlymass-produced in the Far East.5. The president’s position on the federal deficit was endorsed by alarge majority of the Senate.6. Sarah was looking out of the window and giving us a runningcommentary of what was happening out in the street.7. We are now facing the most serious challenge in our history and aredependent on you, our allies, for support.8. There has been too much shown on TV and too much reported innewspapers of all kinds of cri9mes---described in such detail that even children know how to duplicate what they have seen or read. Unit51. Shanghai ranks as one of the most prosperous cities in the world.2. If you are walking in the mountains, strong boots and waterproofclothing are essential.3. Some teachers devote too much time to helping their students’ studybut neglect their sports activities.4. Some personal characters play a vital role in the development ofone’s intelligence.5. The president’s refusal to meet the press reveals just how serious thecrisis is.6. It’s perfectly natural that parents feel protective towards their children,eve n when they have grown up.7. He wanted desperately to confide in/to someone about his feelings offailure.8. As some experts point out, suicide rates are much higher in someoccupation than in others.Unit61. The road appears/seems to get narrower as you look into the distance,but it’s just an illusion.2. The recent drought in Africa has had a devastating effect on its ruralpopulation.3. He gave copies of the report to all those present at the meeting,urging that they read it and digest its content.4. During the meal he kept glancing at the door, obviously expectingsomeone to walk in.5. The party was in complete confusion after its election defeat.6. I had worked in the company off and on for two years before I wentabroad.7. The family would have arrived on time, they met up with a flat tire.8. It was my first visit to New York, / it was the first time that I had beento New York, but I managed to find my way to the small firm/company.Unit71. They were all staring at me—honestly; I had never felt soembarrassed in my whole life.2. Before you can make the right choice, you need a lot moreinformation.3. The party failed to convince the majority of the voters that it wascapable of governing the country.4. To keep slim, she denied herself ice cream. . slender5. Recently he has taken up with two bad boys, which makes his parentsreally angry.6. Have you read these newspaper reports? They totally contradict eachother.7. In a number of professions it is possible to continue working beyondthe retirement age.8. When he was in the mood, he would sing his favorite song.Unit81. He is inclined to lose his temper when he is playing with his youngerbrother.2. Since the accident he has only been able to walk with the aid of a stick.3. I think that’s true to a degree, but the situation is not quite so simple.4. My father said that if we believed that something was true, we shouldhold on to it.5. He is very disillusioned at the government’s handling of the economy.6. We were all set to go on vacation when we heard the news.7. The sun’s rays can penetrate the sea to a depth of 20 meters.8. His flattering words led up to a request for money.Unit91. He scooped up the little boy and ran from the fire.2. The boss assigned me to check the quality of all the goods leavingthe factory.3. We have taken all the precautions we can against the painting beingstolen.4. The company is selling off some of its buildings in an effort toaccumulate capital.5. When you are learning to drive, having a good teacher makes a bigdifference.6. Rumor has it that he was s killed in a raid in the local area.7. Adam’s refusal to work overtime enraged his boss.8. I was pleasantly surprised to see an old friend who appeared at theparty out of the blue.Unit10。