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6)skilled 7)loan 8) character 9) hunting 10) for sale 11) send for 2. Theme-related
1)save 2)recent 3)modest 4) grow 5) dream 6) immigrants 7)business 8) engineering 9)invest 10) rich III Translation
1) It is reported that UN mediators have worked out a plan which they hope will be acceptable to both sides.
2) Doris walked in the forest cautiously, afraid of being attacked by giant snakes.
3) Earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters cannot be prevented, but action can be taken to protect life and property.
4) I bought a new issue of my favorite sports magazine and hurried home, anxious to amuse myself reading it.
5) Helen lacks confidence. I’ve never known anyone so unsure of herself. 2.
After graduating from college, Tony decided to start his own business. At the beginning, many a bank turned down his request for a loan. But he was not a bit discouraged, and continued to call on one banker after another seeking help. Impressed by his determination and optimism, one banker finally agreed to loan him the money. Now he has become a wealthy businessman. Talking about his amazing achievement, Tony says that it is important to create rather than wait for opportunities.
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Unit 5
Vocabulary
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1) monthly 2) acquaintances 3)classic 4) look; in the eye 5)manufactured 6) options 7)finance
8) replacement 9) survived 10) pick out 11) married 12) grabbed at 2.
1) survived a car crash that killed both her parents.
2) almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class.
3) of the Children’s Hospital will care for the seriously injured pupils. 4) several phone calls making inquiries about the position of the Chief Financial Officer.
5) straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club. 3.
1) inquiry; died of hunger; people survied2) Instantly; give up his; retire; replace him; executive 3) his beloved; odd jobs; and all that II Word Formation
1. embarrassment 2. survivors 3. newly 4. marketable 5. monthly 6. competition 7. conceivable 8. respectable
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III. Usage
1. the poor 2. The deceased/The dead 3. the disabled 4. the French 5. The accused 6. the young 7. the unemployed 8. the latter…the former… Comprehensive Exercises I.
Cloze
1. Text-related
1) died of 2) instantly 3) classic 4)ask around 5) surviving 6) retire 7)executive 8) replacement 9) stock 10) look…in the eye 2. Theme-related
1) impressed 2) diligence 3) Instead 4) Contrary 5) professionally 6) perform 7) personal
8) balance 9) commitment 10) revealed II. Translation 1.
1) I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.
2) Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.
3) Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.
4) As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the
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stock market.
5) We small retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales. 2.
My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/nights. However, he tries his best to balance/maintain balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dished and plays ball with us.
Unit 6
Vocabulary Ⅰ 1. 1) Fertile 2) Reflected 3) Overseas 4) Slim 5) Split 6) Sustained
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7) Glow 8) Thrust 9) Keen 10) Bud 11) Previous 12) Whichever 2.
1) The sickly smell of carpets and furniture in the bedroom disgusts me. 2) Mary stopped corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother. 3) A radio transmitter is best located at an isolated place far from cities. 4) I was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn’t hear Martin come in. 5) The rough surface of the basketball helps players grip the ball. 3.
1) to broaden; make their way 2) disgusts; take a chance on 3) the grand; and overseas; reflected Ⅱ
1. 1) frightened 2) afraid/ frightened 2. 1) alike/similar 2) similar 3. 1) alive 2) living 4. 1) sleeping 2) asleep Ⅲ