Unit 1Page 14-16: VocabularyI.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form wherenecessary.1.insert2.on occasion3.investigate4.in retrospect5.initial6.phenomena7.attached8.make up for9.is awaiting10.not…in the least11.promote12.emergedII.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.1. a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country andthe south.2.is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3.as a financial center has evolved slowly.4.is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5.by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their way into someEnglish magazines.III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.1.be picked up… can’t accomplish…am exaggerating…2.somewhat… the performance… have neglected… they apply to…3.assist…On the other hand… are valid… a superior…Page 16-17: Confusable Words1.continualcontinuouscontinualcontinuous2.principalprincipalprincipleprinciplesprincipalPage 18: Usage1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your ownPage 18-19: ClozeText-related:1.contrast2.exaggerating3.priority4.on the other hand5.promoting6.pick up7.assist8.accomplish9.occasion10.neglecting11.worthwhile12.superiorTheme-related1end2perform3facing4competent5equipped6designed7approach8rest9definitely10qualityPage 19: Translation1.It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition.2.Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performancein front of a large audience.3.Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an earlyage.4.Assuming that this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’s worthwhilebuy/purchase it?5.If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problem we areinvestigating.Unit 2Page 41-43: VocabularyIII.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.13.abrupt14.emotional15.bless16.wear and tear17.dated18.consequences19.seemingly20.in contrast to21.curiosity22.genuine23.primarily24.sentimentsIV.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.6.confronted with more than one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.7.vital to the existence of all the forms of life.8.some confusions among the students about what to do after class to follow up onthe subject9.nothing more than a job and an apartment to be happy.10.tickled him to think that she’d come to ask his advice.III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.4.lingering… fabricating… sentiments…5.fill out…every item… vital… consequences…6.be denied… tangible…cherish…attain…Page 43-44: Words with Multiple Meanings3.It is a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.4.She arrived early and took a front row seat.5.Don’t take me for a fool.6.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.7.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.8.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.9.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.10.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.Page 45: Usage7.hanging8.to give9.to return10.being praised11.not having written12.to say13.to open14.being helpedPage 46-47: ClozeText-related:13.well-off /affluent14.dated15.falling into16.bracket17.deny18.tangible19.pursuit20.cherishes21.place22.abrupt23.focus24.donationsTheme-related11consume12fueled13annual14plain15physically16security17indicates18equally19traditional20followsPage 47: Translation6.The company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose.7.Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.why my parentscation is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’snever took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best privateschool.9.Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job and thus had to gothrough another difficult phase of his life.10.In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are rather poor, but they havealways tried hard to meet our minimal needs.Unit3Page 72-74: VocabularyV.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.25.typical26.dumb27.junior28.glorious29.welfare30.came over31.interference32.fading33.narrowed down34.frank35.schemes36.at any rateVI.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.11.consists of five generals and four police officers.12.will be in a location overlooking the lake.13.was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so manypeople.14.have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer.15.was exhausted after the long cycle ride.III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.7.hysterical… was handed down by… should have known better than…8.twisted… over and over… talented son… 9.patience… not to keep him in suspense… assured…repeatedlyPage 74: Collocation11.adequate.12.anxious13.certain.14.content.15.crazy.16.likely.17.Fortunate18.keenPage 75: Usage15.be admitted16.live17.be postponed18.buy19.be banned20.bePage 75-76: ClozeText-related:25.typical26.welfare27.constant28.frank29.talent30.dumb31.know better than that32.repeatedly33.dread34.interference35.bet36.assureTheme-related21despite22really23same24contact25admitted26attempt27not28tend29different30mannerPage 76: Translation11.Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?.12.The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclearpower plant to two coastal towns.13.Sam not lonely lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the restof his life.14. A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.15.Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.Unit 4Page 99-101: VocabularyVII.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.37.conversely38.but then39.symptom40.spitting41.abusing42.tone43.took…in…44.editing45.have arranged46.in sight47.stretched48.dataVIII.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.16.smoking cigarettes jars on me.17.find themselves getting sucked in.18.has arranged a technician from the computer store to check and repair it.19.fled their country to avoid military service/fled to other countries to avoid militaryservice.20.restore people’s confidence in it.III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.10.the virtual… on line… via…11.nightmare… routine… any appointment… arrange for…12.cue… remarks… his tune…Page 101-102: Collocation19.We came here all the way on foot.20.Private cars are not allowed on campus.21.They are on vacation in Florida.22.Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.23.Don’t worry. Lucy is always on time.24.Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.Page 102: Usage21.Hard22.Difficult23.Impossible24.Tough25.Hard26.easyPage 102-103: ClozeText-related:37.internet38.click39.virtual40.routines41.arrange42.nightmare43.annoying44.connection45.crawls46.take in47.spit48.data49.sucked into50.At times51.Flee52.LineTheme-related31companion32deliver33access34enables35customers36delights37provides38small39remote40informationPage 103-104: Translation16.research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.17. A slow Internet connection speed is really annoying.18.As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.19.In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.20.Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from the classmates.Unit 5Page 142-143: VocabularyIX.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.1.startled2.mere3.motion4. sweating5.stretched out6.vain7.On one occasion8.anxiety9.emotions10.ashamed of11. In my mind’s eye12.recurringX.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.21.coincides with her husband’s.22.sends the prices soaring/results in the soaring of the prices23.of alternate sunshine and rain.24.have been his lifelong passions, although he studied economics at university.25.Tension came over her,III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.13.media… dedication to… grace…14.his competitors… in excitement… congratulate him on…15.emotions… numerous… intensity… passion for…Page 144: Collocation1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built near the community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she should continueher education to acquire still another degree.3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no direct moralresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it is unwise to givethem the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.Page 145: Words with Multiple Meanings27.I worked out in the gym for one hour every morning.28.Florence has worked as a cleaner at the factory for five years.29.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his hands and knees.30.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twenty-five tons.31.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.32.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the new products doesn’work at all.33.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children who don’t know howto learn.34.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after you took it.Page 146-147: ClozeText-related:1.In my mind’s eye2.groanpetitor4.intensity5.anxiety6.tense7.sweat8.tension9.soaring10.recurring11.brought me back to earth12.fantasy13.sweat14.congratulate15.numerous16.mediaTheme-related1.engineer2.forget3.convinced4.how5.build6.accident7.thought8.only9.sharp10.touched11.instructions12.finallyPage 147: Translation21.it is the creativity and the dedication of the workers and executives that turned thecompany into a profitable business.22.The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.23.We plan to repaint the upper floors of the office building.24.His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.25.I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaningpainfully.Unit 6Page 168-170: VocabularyXI.Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given in the box. Change the form where necessary.1.culture/cultural2.indication3.miniature4. ironic5.stumbled into…6.decent7.buzzing8.abnormal9.mechanical10.shuddering11. implied12.leapXII.Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning.The first part of the sentence has been written for you.26.convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office at the airport.27.didn’t know the first thing about cooking as she looked puzzled a to how to cookrice with the rice cooker.28.their faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.29.allowing me to work flexible hours as long as I work eight hours a day.30.couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.III Complete the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.16.Will not panic/feel panic… I’ll be at a disadvantage…17.hybrid… transmission… 18.crave… One indication… to distinguish…Page 170: Synonyms in Context7.also8.as well/ too9.too10.also11.as well/too12.too13.also14.AlsoPage 102: Usage35.I’ve had enough36.When I was old enough to work and earn money37.can’t get enough sleep at night38.has so far collected enough of them39.have strong enough arms40.have just enough money to live onPage 173-174: ClozeText-related:17.stumbled into…18.not know the first thing about…19.mechanical20.when it comes to21.hybrid22.gritted her teeth23.premise24.at a disadvantage25.panic26.cultural27.flexible28.implyTheme-related13.chair14.force15.secrets16.painstaking17.recognized18.steered19.essentially20.observations21.women22.tutor23.inspired24.unlessPage 174: Translation26.He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing computer games, he is fartoo clever for his classmates.27.Children who don’t know any better may think these animals are pretty cute andstart playing with them.28.There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment, I’ll just have to gritmy teeth and sell my hybrid car.29.The hunter would not have fired the shots if he had not seen a herd of elephantscoming towards his campsite.30.I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory—he does not seem to rememberpainful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.。