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4. Scattered like stars in the deep mountains are numerous reservoirs and ponds. 5. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he went away again.
II.
1. Only the teachers of our department are allowed to use this room.
2. “Do you know whether our manager will come to the party?” “Look, here he comes.” 3. Hardly had he arrived home when she started complaining to him. 4. He was at his table, and by his side sat his faithful dog. 5. Not only are you funny, but you are actually clever as well.
Key to Exercises I.
1. the only one to survive the air crash
2. his determination to catch the killer of the murder 3. the right attitude to take 4. the order to start the attack
5. the first person to be awarded this prize
II.
1. Excuse me. Would you please give me some paper to write on? 2. We are invited to a party to be held in our club next Friday.
3. Besides these necessities, he also had a gun with which to defend himself. 4. Her refusal to accept his offer of help is really disappointing to him.
5. The company declared that the decision was made with the object of cutting costs.
Section B Key to Exercises
III.
1. process 2. impress 3. reputation 4. volunteer 5. screen 6. tendency 7. tip 8. mysterious 9. challenge 10. shower
IV.
1. ritual 6. desperate 11. volunteered
2. acquaintance 7. spending 12. build up
3. reservoir 8. characteristic 13. tip
4. cool off
9. showered 14. hunters
5. find out 10. weird
V.
1. 1) character 2) characteristics 3) characterized 4) characteristic 5) characters 6) characteristically 2. 1) exposed 2) exposure 3) exposed 4) exposed 3. 1) relations 2) relative 3) relate 4) relationship 5) relatively 6) related 7) relative(s)
VI.
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1. to water the plants and feed the fish 2. never remembered to lock the door 3. switching all the lights off 4. to give me a phone call
5. us walking hand in hand through the streets together
VII.
1. Certainly I posted your letter — I remember posting it this morning.
2. Please remember to provide an envelope with your address on it when writing. 3. I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards.
4. “I remember seeing you one evening at Lady Windermere’s. Am I right?” “Yes, now I remember.”
5. I remember you screaming for hours when you were a baby.
VIII.
1. While the first two services are free of charge, the third costs £35.
2. While most people look forward to retirement, some cannot bear the thought. 3. While the south of the country grows richer, the north grows poorer.
4. While I do every single bit of housework, he just does the dishes now and again. 5. While he gets 30,000 pounds a year, I get only 15,000 a year.
IX.
1. John spoke through a microphone so that he could be heard in every room. 2. Leave the keys out so that I remember to take them with me.
3. Please interpret this Chinese woman’s words so that I can understand them. 4. He was standing in the shadow so that I could not see his face clearly. 5. I warned her you’d be late so that she wouldn’t start worrying.
X.
1. Reducing the gap between rich and poor is one of the main challenges facing the government. 2. He hasn’t made up his mind, but I’m sure we’ll win him over in the end. 3. He helped me, and in return hoped that I could do something for him.
4. You should either keep your child away from the medicine box, or keep the box away from them.
5. All luggage is screened at the airport to make sure it contains nothing dangerous. 6. The department has built up a reservoir of knowledge for many years. 7. I’d like a cup of coffee, and a glass of water as well.
8. He was so desperate that he threatened to put an end to his life.
Unit 6
Section A
Focus on Grammar
Key to Exercises
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I.
1. Leaving so soon? 2. Had your breakfast? 3. Like a drink?
4. Too bad Jane can’t go with us this afternoon. 5. Interesting, isn’t it?
II.
1. If carefully done, the experiment will be successful. 2. He had an accident while on his way here.
3. The scenery was beautiful, and the acting superb.
4. John must have been playing football and Mary doing her homework. 5. Though not large, the room was well lit.
Key to Exercises I.
1. have, are having
2. Are, doing, am playing 3. were flying
4. was drawing, knew, were going 5. am, am teaching
II.
1. I am so stupid that I am always making the same mistake.
2. He is being very modest today to leave a good impression on his girlfriends’ parents. 3. Do you know that they’re getting married next month? 4. It is so weird that I am forever forgetting his name.
5. Concentrating on the cartoon, the children are being very quiet now.
Key to Exercises
III.
1. exemplify 2. crisis 3. religious 4. naturally 5. genuine 6. attitude 7. divorce 8. complain 9. inspirational 10. manner
IV.
1. manner 2. optimistic 6. encouragement 7. revealed 11. turn to 12. cheats
3. trivial
8. financial 13. outlook 3. resigned 8. amazed
4. frustrated 9. complain
4. solely 9. positive
5. reported 10. finish up
V.
1. complicated 6. thankful
2. focus 7. movie
5. as a result
VI.
1. joined us in complaining about 2. we can all join in
3. can you persuade your sister to join in 4. will join you later
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5. join the army
VII.
1. join
2. join
3. joined in
4. joins
5. joined in
VIII.
1. She prefers making her own clothes instead of buying them in the shops. 2. Instead of going to work thinking it’s totally boring, try to be positive. 3. To keep fit, we walked down the stairs instead of taking the elevator. 4. Can’t we deal with this problem now instead of waiting until tomorrow? 5. Why don’t you recycle your household rubbish instead of throwing it away?
IX.
1. He felt the pain in his knee whenever he kicked a ball.
2. We’d drive to the theatre or amusement park or wherever I wanted to go. 3. There are always going to be disadvantages wherever you choose to live. 4. Whenever I recall her face it is smiling or laughing with happiness. 5. Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her.
X.
1. After his wife’s death, the more depressed he got, the more he turned to drink.
2. Their marriage fell apart when she found out her husband was cheating on her with another woman.
3. I didn’t think I could be used to living in a big city after living in the country. 4. I was amazed at how calm she was after she had gone through the accident.
5. All her energies are focused upon her children and as a result she has little time for anything else.
6. Please keep the children from swimming in the sea because there are some dangerous currents. 7. It took us all by surprise that he suddenly resigned his post. 8. If I hadn't got a cold, I’d be working instead of lying in bed.
Section B Key to Exercises
I.
1. D 6. B
2. A 7. A
3. C 8. D
4. B 9. C
5. A 10. D
II.
1. strips 6. turning point 11. tons of
2. even though
7. exactly 12. rid 2. over 7. back 2. sweat 7. kits
3. rather than 4. Congress 8. out of shape 9. Regarding 13. there and then 3. out 8. for
4. for
5. limitations 10. commit
III.
1. of 6. of
5. for
IV.
1. limbs 6. Basically
3. concentrate 8. Plus
4. emotional
5. clue
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Unit 7
Section A
Focus on Grammar
Key to Exercises
Ⅰ.
1. The writer was so absorbed in her work that she didn’t notice him enter the room. 2. Let me help you with your English if you meet with some problems. 3. My parents arrived and saw me win the race. 4. What you have to do is fill in the form.
5. Try knock at the back door if nobody hears you at the front door. II .
1. Nothing will make me change my mind this time, so stop persuading me. 2. Do you notice anyone come into the house?
3. These motors are made to be applicable for a wide variety of uses. 4. All I could do was call for help.
5. The man was noticed to pickpocket from other passengers on the bus.
Key to Exercises
Ⅰ.
1. If you go downhill and walk along the path, you will find a stream. 2. If you don’t make good preparations, you will miss the train to London. 3. If you get the work finished by Friday, you’ll be paid double. 4. If you tell us the truth, you will not be punished.
5. If you learn to type, you will easily find a job in many companies. Ⅱ.
1. Bring a map with you, and you will know which road to take. 2. Take your exam seriously, and you may pass it easily.
3. Go through the gate, and you’ll find the entrance to Bear Country on the other side. 4. Take some supplements everyday, and you may relieve iron loss.
5. Get on well with your boss and colleagues, and you will be more likely to be successful.
Key to Exercises
III.
1. observe 6. display
2. surroundings 7. opportunity
3. bond 8. presence
4. guideline 9. fulfill
5. conflict 10. obligation
IV.
1. ingredients 5. focused on 9. stick to 13. guilty
2. creating 6. impact 10. leadership
3. largely 7. count on
11. get along with
4. dissolved 8. yield 12. instinct
V.