1 A is an indispensable/integral part of BThe Internet has become an indispensable part of modern life as it profoundly influences the way we live, work, co-operate and compete.2 be easily accessible to…/be readily available to…Computers are still not easily accessible in many schools and neighbourhoods.3 become more open-minded and tolerantExposure to art makes people more open-minded and tolerant, and helps them see things from other perspectives.4 enable sb. to do sth.Computerization and digitization enable factories to cut their production costs substantially.5 become accustomed to sth.It is challenging for immigrants to become accustomed to a new culture and different lifestyles.6 enhance cultural diversityThese training programmes build on local knowledge and enhance cultural diversity.7 achieve a balance between…and…Their goal is to revolutionise work styles through the use of information technology and help employees achieve a balance between work and life.8 shoulder the burden/the responsibility/costs/risksThe fact is that governments cannot shoulder all the responsibility for public services.9 curb the proliferation ofThe government should take immediate measures to curb the proliferation of pollution in this region.10 draw onThose who have spent some time traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on.11 pave the way for somethingScientists hope these technological breakthroughs will pave the way for a green future.12 provide people a sense of belonging/a sense of fulfillment (B)/a sense of achievement (A)/a sense of security/job satisfactionThe sense of belonging to a team or a working community also contributes to job satisfaction because colleagues help each other to enjoy their working lives.13 acquire/gain knowledge/skillsThe role of a school is not just to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge, but also to give students chances to learn about values and to make reasoned choices.14 be practical/be viable/be feasibleWhat is sure is that this increase is likely to continue until traveling at current rates is no longer economically viable.15 strengthen family tiesInstead of strengthening family ties, modern technology seems to have prevented people from keeping in touch with their family far away from them by keeping them constantly busy.16 raise people’s standard of livingThis tourism programme will help to raise the local people’s standard of living.17 be interrelated and interdependentNations are increasingly interrelated and interdependent in this age of economic and culturalglobalisation, which means no matter how far away it may be geographically, no country is really isolated.18 lead/follow an unhealthy lifestyleThe stress caused by work can make a person lead an unhealthy lifestyle.19 something is unwarranted/unjustified20 deprive sb. of sth.Modern cities deprive city residents of access to nature.Modern cities deprive city-dwellers of fresh air and the comfortable pace of life.21 be vulnerable toWithout proper parental guidance, children would be vulnerable to the violent or pornographic content of those TV shows.22 A has rendered B + adj.The upgrade in the IT industry has rendered millions of old computers obsolete.23 something it the root cause of…The population explosion is the root cause of water scarcity.24 stem fromPart of this problem stems from the lack of communication between these cultures.25 be inundated with somethingInternational trade has rendered many markets in developing countries inundated with foreign products.26 show no sign of improvingThe unstable economic environment shows no sign of improving.27 distract sb. from…There are educational video games that, instead of distracting students from their classes, actually make students more academically-motivated.28 be indifferent to…Many people remain indifferent to the ecological impact of the massive volume of waste materials.29 use sth. indiscriminatelyUsing chemical fertilisers indiscriminately can cause a wide range of long-term problems.30 run contrary to principles/faith/theories/evidenceTheir suggestion runs contrary to the overwhelming evidence that technology boosts human efficiency.31 increase the government’s expenditure on somethingThe massive layoffs will markedly increase the government’s expenditure on training the citizens who have lost their jobs and yet do not have the skills required by the new jobs.Expenditure on resources increased before decreasing. In contrast, the cost of equipment saw an opposite trend.32 erode the national identity/prideThe indiscriminate worship of the traditional culture is seriously eroding the national identity of the young country.33 at the expense of…The infrastructure should not be upgraded at the expense of taxpayers’ wellbeing.34 it is wrong to equate…withIt is wrong to equate happiness with making more money and living in a spacious house.35 from this perspectiveInternet is, from this perspective, one of the most important inventions in history.36 comply with the rules/law/regulationsParents should help their children to learn to respect others and to comply with the rules.37 A should take precedence over BSome environmentalists argue that environmental issues should take precedence over economic concerns.38 A create/bring about/generate/cause/give rise to/breed/engender/spawn/induce B Technological innovations have brought about fundamental changes to various political, economic and cultural arenas.39 transcend national boundaries/bordersMany modern economic, political, and environmental problems transcend national boundaries and demand global solutions.40 are, by nature, + adj.Children are, by nature, underdeveloped, physically, emotionally and morally.41 …a wide range of/ a wide variety of/ a wide array of…They provide elderly people with a wide range of services such as self care units and community care programmes.42 if…,…will be inevitableIf the current trends are not reversed, more loss of biodiversity will be inevitable.43 Traditionally, …was/were…Traditionally, language teaching was narrowly seen as a subject that promoted intellectual development in leaners.44 someone would be well-advised to do somethingParents would be well-advised to spend more time with their offspring.45 …, and there seems to be plenty of research findings to confirm thisTeaching students in groups helps them to grow into social, responsible individuals, and there seems to be plenty of research findings to confirm this.46 are likely/ unlikely to do sth.Children exposed to violence are more likely to exhibit problem behaviors including aggression, and delinquency.47 This trend is not restricted to…This trend is not restricted to wealthy students who have the money to do this, but is also evident among poorer students.48 tend to…Youngsters tend to be more impulsive than adults.These are electronic games that tend to be very intense and rather violent.49 be provided by the stateThey argue that low-income families should have access to health care services provided by the state.50 A reflect BFeelings about one’s job must reflect how an individual feels about his or her life as a whole.51 the proportion of… is very highThe proportion of their lives spent doing such jobs is very high.52 in this respect/ in this regardPositive feedback from superiors is very important in this respect.53 give priority to sth.The government should give priority to the optimization of its financial resources.54 dedicate money/time/energy to…The government should dedicate itself to protecting the rights of the old, the sick and the homeless.55 put…into practicePutting new ideas into practice is more difficult than having them.56 deter sb. from doing sth.They argue that harsh punishments do not deter criminals from re-offending.57 take immediate steps to do sth.The government should take immediate steps to improve waste treatment.58 do sth. responsiblyMany businesses do not understand that they a legal obligation to dispose of their waste responsibly.59 sth. requireAny child can be taught particular skills, but to be really good in areas such as music, art or sport, then some natural talent is required.60 distinguish between A and BMany teenagers lack the capacity to distinguish between right and wrong.61 take…into accountThe circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment.62 is an important element of…Job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing.63 are not mutually exclusiveGood training and natural talent are not mutually exclusive.。