Unit 1Lead in 1. hold; 2. supposed; 3. absent-minded; 4. dependable; 5.responsible; 6. boring;7. to be an engineer is to be somebody; 8. as result of people's ignorance of the importance of engineers in society3 1.B, 2.A, 3.D, 4.D, 5.C41.media2.images3.abusive4.fulfilling5.recognition6.status7.stresses8.aware9.deserve51.obligation,2.applauded,3.fulfilled,4.mirror,5.f lexibility,6.devalue,7.striving,8.entailed ,9.su pposedly , 10.Consequently6 1.referred to as, 2.at best, 3.by the same token , 4.at large, 5.held up...as7 1.stress2.a family3.a burden / responsibility4.responsibility / a commitment5.support / recognition / attention / appreciation6.luxury7.attention / recognition / appreciation8.a commitment9.recognition / support10.appreciation / recognition81 With his promotion, he has taken on greater responsibilities.2 He felt he did not have to make such a commitment to John any more.3 Mary likes to go shopping in her spare time, as opposed to Lucy, who prefers to stay at home reading.4 At best he's ambitious, at worst a power-seeker without conscience or qualifications.5 We have striven to the full to convince him, but we have made no headway. 91 It seems the only time she feels very happy is when she is back home with her parents, or when she has received their letters.2. One exception to the rule is that parents are allowed to attend the classes.3. Martin is not good in sports, but when it comes to mathematics, he's the best in the class.4. Today, there is widespread agreement among university students that computers are becoming more and more important in their studies and lives.5. As students, we need to improve our English —not only in reading, but in writing and speaking as well12 1.D, 2.C, 3.A, 4.C, 5.A131.redefined2.sphere3.accomplishment4.opposite5.pl aymates6.emotionally7.equality8.initiative9.status 10.cha nge14 1.equality 2.sustained 3.clue 4.expansiveness 5.wassacked 6.defined 7.sphere 8.sour 9.depressing 10. division15 1.in the way 2.falling apart 3.have ruled out 4.at thisrate 5.took up16171 The popularity of Internet provides people with quick and convenient access to information.2 Since he doesn’t agree to this plan, there is not much point in thinking about it any more.3 I haven’t seen it myself, but it is supposed to be a very good film.4 If you don’t work hard, you’ll end up nowhere.5 It’s up to the United States to take the initiative in banning nuclear weapons.Unit 2Lead in1. tourists;2. Sidney and Ethel;3. plays;4. typewriter;5.microphone6. theatre;7. grandchild;8. famous ;2 1.A, 2.C, 3.A, 4.A, 5.C41.warnedmunication3.dangerous4.identities5.c heated6.illustrates7.advantages8.differently9.appearance10.opportunities5 1.awaited, 2.have overtaken, 3.pose, 4.cues, 5.hasundermined,6.soptted, 7.judged, 8.distracted, 9.offend,10.mask6 1.brought out, 2.with the exception of, 3.thanksto, 4.taken in, 5.capable of781 He is no more fit to be a headmaster than any schoolboy would be.2 As for her father, she is not sure whether he will accept her and her baby.3 Staying up late will undermine one's health while going to bed early and getting up early will benefit it.4 The ambassador personally conveyed the president's message to the premier.5 The girl decided to open up and tell the police what she had seen.9 1. I happen to know the new method is no more reliable than the oldone.2. I cannot be happy unless I have found a job.3. Man should provide positive models for kids who might otherwise be out street.4. A fish doesn’t know what water is. Likewise, we often do not think too much about the culture we are raised in.5. At first glance, a book is often judged by the quality and appearance of its cover, not by its content.12 1.A, 2.A, 3.C, 4.B, 5.A141.embarrassed,2.tutor,3.potential,4.hence,5.yield ,6.affection,7.appropriate,8.presentation,9.romantic,10.recommendation15 1.in terms of, 2.participating in, 3.get downto, 4.base...on, 5.acts on161.courtesy2.gentleman3.embarrasscation5.pers onality6.behavior7.affection8.satisfy9.appropriate17 1 Excessive exercises do more harm than good to one's health. Thereforewe must control the amount of exercise we do.2 He made a few attempts to join in their conversation, but he gave up out of timidness.3 Trains cannot compete with planes in terms of convenience and speed.4 Making a comparison between Chinese and American cultures will help you to better understand and adapt to your study environment in the US.5 It is a traditional Chinese virtue for the young on the buses to yield their seats to the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled.Unit 3Lead in1. exclusive;2. fixed;3. authorize;4. distributor;5. raised6. downloading;7. products;8. ordered it to pay $250009. An exact number of CDs and total damages will be determined at a November hearing.10.We believe that everyone should have the right to listen to the music they purchase4 1.misconceptions ws 3.restrictions age 5.scope6.consequences7.myths8.ethical51.violated,2.derive,3.blocked,4.default,5.rationa lize,6.quoted,7.exclusive,8.contacted ,9.anonymo us , 10.charge6 1.is up to, 2.resulted in, 3.was charged with, 4.wasunlikely, 5.handing out781.It is simply unbelievable for him to charge 500 dollars for a haircut.2.People grant you the privilege, so you should serve the people who leheartedly.3.The weather forecast is very important so that we can decide when to go to sea.4.The sound of guns violated the usual calm of Sunday morning, and people had a strong feeling that the war was coming.5.Even though you read three pages per minute, you will by no means finish the book by the end of this weekend.91. But to be honest you should not risk it if you know for sure.2. If you are late for the meeting, you will not be blamed by the person in charge of the meeting, but you’ll feel a little shameful.3. Whether we like a particular piece of news or not, all we have to do is sit in front of the TV.4. I like reading science fiction or something exciting like that, such as the X Files.5. You should think about the fact that nowadays many people care about the quality of a TV set more than its price121.F,2.T,3.T,4.F,5.F141.have witnessed,2.trample,3.abusing,4.manual,5.duplicated,6.knowin gly,7.tactic,8.patrolling,9.budget, 10.enforce151.end up,2.give...short shrift,3.stepup...to, 4.infringed on, 5.doesn't fit into161.a fine2.rights/laww/rights4.money5.deadlines6.a presentation7.rehearsals8.a copy/money9.permission10.an interview171 He can beat his opponent easily without giving a second thought.2 With little or no knowledge of driving, he drove the car onto the road.3 It is illegal to make an unauthorized change in the construction of the bridge.4 I could accept this fact calmly because I knew if I weren't able to finish the mission, chances were that the team would be defeated.5 Children in remote mountain areas are lacking in scientific and cultural knowledge.Unit 4Lead in1. discourage;2. from;3. dialects;4. overwhelmingly;5. choice6. fierce;7. standard;8. are now promoting English as the language of the 21st century9. English is going to be the lingua franca of the new century 10. adopted English to be taught as the second language of choice ;31.A,2.B,3.C,4.C,5.A41.preparation2.indicate3.capable4.analysis5.parti cularly6.occupations7.neither8.professional51.sensitive,2.classification,3.sufficiently,4.steer,5.familiarity,6.consequently,7.reward,8.qualificatio ns,9.fundamentals, 10.evaluate61.As for2.focus ... on3.benefit ... from4.failedto 5.relevant to71.the standard of English / broad prospects2.proficiency3.food and drink4.the rules of grammar5.habits of hearing andspeaking6.the instructions/the rules ofgrammar7.personal danger8.documents9.prejudices10.broad prospects81 My grandfather's interests range from playing chess to climbing mountains although he is 70 years.2 Surprisingly, Tom's grandmother plays with dolls at the age of 80.3 His selflessness and talent qualify him for the job most students dream to get.4 What interpretation would you put on his odd /strange dream?5 The brand-new car our boss has just bought is capable of making 200 kilometers an hour.121.D,2.C,3.A,4.D,5.B141.beyond,2.champions,3.ignored,4.obliged,5.sheer,gged,7.prospects,8.proficiency,9.prejudice,10.claim151.in a way,2.drawing up,3.calls for,4.signed upfor, 5.set ... back161.the standard of English/broad prospects2.proficiency3.food and drink4.the rules of grammar5.habits of hearing andspeaking6.the instructions/the rules of grammar7.personal danger8.documents9.prejudices10.broad prospects171 He suggested at the board meeting that the easy task (should) be leftto Mary whose health is poor.2 Mr. Brown, who is in Hong Kong now, has a lot of teaching experience and will come to teach our students in the spring.3 This is the best hotel in our city in which the food is very good and the same is true of the service.4 In order to attract more passengers, the captain assured all the passengers of the safety of traveling by ship.5 His new car, for which he paid ￥150000, was seriously damaged in an accident and was beyond repair.Unit 5Lead inS1 manuals S2 periodically S3 initiative S4 structural S5 remains S6 rewarded S7 honest S8 Penalties against scandals are too lenient S9 Japanese companies have little incentive to tackle ethical and compliance issues internally S10 have made greater efforts to deal with ethical and compliance issues2T 2) T 3) T 4) F 5) T 6) T 7) T 8) T 9) T 10) F41.moral2.cheat3.cynical4.tainted5.virtue6.thriving7.exclusive8.reinforce51. morality2. quest3. downright4. advocated5. contemporaries6. deceiving7. avarice8. obstructing9. captured 10. conscience61. took to,2. goes back,3. carry ... out,4. pointed to,5. in opposition to71.to seek/provide/capture an advantage2.to protect/promote interest3.to reach goals4.to reinforce morality5.to advance/promote a career6.to capture an idea7.to examine a question8.to call for /reinforceethics9.to sound the theme10.to build/seek trust81 The airplane they boarded soared out of sight as soon as it took off.2 At the meeting, the two sides had a very hot debate. The reformers put forward many reforming measures, but conservatives were in opposition to the proposed changes.3 In the long run, we should learn more about science and technology. Besides the major subject, the knowledge of computers, English and driving is necessary in our work.4 She does gymnastic exercises four times a week in quest to achieve the perfect body.5 Every the morning in the park some old people are doing physical exercises there, chatting with each other.91. His solution to the problem goes something like this.2. In her essay, she characterizes the whole era as a period of radical change.3. Actually, as we know, the advancement of technology stands at the center of economic grown.4. The subject is so difficult that we cannot understand anything of it.5. The investigation committee consists of four groups, each playing its own special role in implementing the investigation.121.B2.C3.A4.A5.A14pelledpassion3.disclosure4.exploring5.mal nourished6.plaguing7.pledge8.breach9.span 10. transaction151.sitting idle2.broke down3.in all respects4.gave ... credit5.by the conduct of16171 Won’t it be better if we take measures to change th e present situation?2 I didn’t give him credit for such a skill. (I didn’t give credit to him for such a skill.)3 They have been learning English up to now, though in their advanced age.4 He has not been to school for seven days because of illness.5 The children ran out of the classroom, jumping and singing.Unit 6Lead in(S1) serious; (S2) involves; (S3) several; (S4) changes; (S5) families; (S6) means; (S7) painful; (S8) Get a medical checkup to rule out any other illnesses that might be causing signs of depression. (S9) Go to the government services pages and look for "health clinics” or "community health centers.” (S10) There are two common types of treatment for depression: medicine and "talk” therapy.21.B,2.A,3.C,4.D,5.C,6.B,7.A41.portrayed2.revealed3.depression4.game5.admirati on6.connection7.uninterested8.loyal9.including 10.ps ychological51. achievement2. crucial3. demonstrate4. aroused5. attachment6. confrontation7. sharply8. soaring9. abandoned 10. intense61. through thick and thin2. root for3. backed up4. belonged to5. stave off781 She portrayed her childhood as a time of wonder and discovery.2 Experiments showed that non-smokers committed fewer errors than smokers.3 Football fans are often highly regarded not for their own achievement, but through their connection to a team that wins.4 Despite the wonderful acting, the three-hour movie could not hold our attention.5 Professor Wang is the only doctor I can rely on to save my son.91. Arsenal fans hit the heights when Arsenal wins and the depths of despair when it loses.2. In the test of short-term memory, non-smokers committed fewer errors than active smokers.3. Not that she forgot to do her homework, but that she was busy nursing a sick classmate.4. They blamed the failure of the exam on difficulty of the paper, rather on their own mistakes.5. The principle of diligence and frugality applies to all undertakings.121. C2. D3. B4. B5. A141 victim 2. depress 3. equivalent 4. instinct 5. beneficial 6. recreational 7. propelled 8. financial 9. nothing 10. regardless151. along with2. agree with3. in terms of4. go back to5. be responsible for161.to increase wages2.to change roles3.to give an opportunity4.to raise children5.to cause stress6.to change/to increase value7.to experience conflict8.to climb a ladder171 We don’t think your proposal quite in pl ace, so you should give it up.2 When he arrived, he found nothing but the aged and the sick at home.3 Given the condition of the engine, it is a wonder that it even starts.4 In terms of employment, the hotel industry is the second largest industry in this country.5 Everyone in this country has the right to live where he wants to, regardless of the color of his skin.Unit 7Lead in1 no more killing and stealing 2. will be able to have money 3. finding more things to explore and finding a cure for AIDS and for cancer 4. being cared for by those with more money 5. will be able to help the black people and not hating them21.A,2.D,3.C,4.B,5.C41.reluctance2.succession3.uncertain4.financial5.i dentity6.conflicts7.recognize8.successfully9.opportunities51. succession2. prevalent3. fragile4. generated5. accomplish6. graceful7. imposed8. insecurity9. indispensable 10. acclaim61. at stake2. clings to3.hang on4. turned ... over5. referred to ...as71.to open/engage in/start/ a quarrel2.to have/worship a different outlook3.torun/found/start/build/plan/have/engage in a business4.topurchase/run/found/start/build a firm5.to make a decision6.to treasure peace in life7.to provide acclaim8.to face retirement9.to engage in/start/make succession planning10.to worship founder81 Although he said he had done a lot for the case, his success was at least in part due to luck.2 The issue to be discussed is critical, because it will determine the future of many people.3 I’ll try my best to avoid imposing my ideas on others.4 Rarely can people face up to the defects in their own characters in sucha situation.5 College life is referred to as the most beautiful period of one’s life.91. If a leader doesn’t want to lose his power, he often refuses to retire from his position. Rather than a graceful transition, a combat would break out between him and the potential successors.2. The inability to get the up-to-date information is even more difficult for those who have no idea of the Internet.3. Because language communication is perhaps the most critical issue for the communicative competence, we are keenly interested in the process of language learning.4. Disappointment relating to college education generates unwillingness to study among students that made teachers feel difficult to assign any homework or even manage the class.5. I wasn’t hanging on because I didn’t like it but because I liked it too much.121.A,2.B,3.C,4.A,5.D131. Social Security.2. company's 401 (k) retirement.3. their investment.4. company's 401(k).5. Different attitudes6.Positive7.Less working people8.much responsibility for their employee's retirement9.qualify for a decent pension10.don't send anything ahead141.certify2. consulted3. monthly4. maintained5. benefits6. survey7. restless 8. aggressive 9. evaporated 10. maximum151.scrap together2. sunk in3. count on4. account for5. laid off 16171 Generally speaking he is quite learned, especially in the field of mathematic science. However, when it comes to the politics, he knows nothing.2 According to the survey they made of the 1000 workers who missed out on the chance to go to university, the failure in the college entrance examinations had a profound effect on their later life.3 Owing to the cost rise, employers refuse to pay the retirement pension for their employees. On the flip side, employees are unwilling to stay in the same company for their whole lives.4 Since you have told me who should take the responsibility for the matter,I will not pursue any further.5 I will try to set aside half an hour each day to do some exercise even in the busiest season.Unit 8Lead inS1.popular S2. uniform S3. started S4. salesman S5. strong S6. gold S7. young S8. helped to make jeans popular with teenagers S9. But teenagers loved him and started to dress like him S10. their clothes showed their independence21.D,2.D,3.D,4.B,5.D,6.A,7.B,8.B41.potential2.created3.distribution4.consumers5.ov ercome6.express7.affection8.global9.fashionable 10.impre ssive51 rescue 2. fancy 3. potential 4. dilemma 5. restricted 6. descendant 7. affections 8. sample 9. were estimated 10. version61.has take n root2.turned out3.in person4.ran into5.prefer…to781 No matter what difficulties we come across, we should try our best to overcome them.2 Respecting the old and caring for the young is a traditional Chinese virtue.3 Today, people from all walks of life are trying to acquire more knowledge to keep pace with the development of our times.4 Children take a fancy to cartoons.5 Given that they are lacking in experience/inexperienced/green hand, they have done a good job.91. She ran into a dilemma: she didn’t know whether to accept or refuse his gift.2. But while I admit that the problems are difficult, I don’t agree that they can’t be solved.3. Since he had committed such a serious crime, it seemed natural that he should be severely punished.4. If you really want to impress your boss, you should have some original ideas.5. This is not surprising, given that they have made painstaking effort to overcome the difficulties.121.D,2.B,3.D,4.B,5.C141. complaint2. breakdown3. brilliant4. released5. distracted6 .alternate7 .artificial8 .intuitive9 .periodic 10. hailed151 hail from 2. take a broader view 3. offer up 4.up in arms against 5.was stacked up 6. wised up161.to release a film2.to play a disk3.to run a business4. to implement (offer) a solution5.to improve one’s comprehension6.to maximize one’s profits7.to promote globalization8.to split the world9.to offer a paradox10.to create a new standard171 No matter what difficulties we come across, we should try our best to overcome them.2 Respecting the old and caring for the young is a traditional Chinese virtue.3 Today, people from all walks of life are trying to acquire more knowledge to keep pace with the development of our times.4 Children take a fancy to cartoons.5 Given that they are lacking in experience/inexperienced/green hand, they have done a good job.。