Unit 11.I’ve always envied painters and poets — I have no artistic abilities at all.2.He’s struggling to overcome his fear of flying, but hestillpanics sometimeswhen he has to board a plane.3.She held her newborn baby withinfinite tenderness.4.The whole nation was plunged into profound grief when Princess Diana died inan accident.5.The volunteers’ missionis to work with the police to reduce crime on the streetsof New York.6.The city is planning a public campaign to awaken people to the problem of noisepollution.7.He was knocked unconscious by a stone, and after I revived him, he didn’trecognize me.8.Once their books are open, A students don’t let anything distract them fromtheir studies.9.Amand a wasn’t feeling well that day but she performed in the play with heraccustomed ease.10.When you feel overwhelmed by the complications of life in the big city, it’s goodto retreat to the countryside for a few days.11.In times of war, people usually buy and store more f ood as a precaution againstshortage.12.The closing of the cigarette factory had disastrous effects on the town’seconomy.1. Though excited about the beautiful scenery he was painting, Churchill kept thinking about his daughter Marigold.delightedwith2. He struggled for many years before his efforts produced results. bore fruit3. I wonder who kept Clementine from feeling lonely while her husband was painting in Scotland.kept Clementine company4. In a market-driven economy, a business can’t depend on the government to help it out.rely on5. Home is the place where you can always find comfort when you meet with frustration（挫折）in your career.take refuge6. Non-Smoking Day is part of a campaign to make people realize the dangers of smoking.awaken people to7. If you drink any more of that wine, you’ll suffer in the morning.pay the price8. The construction workers happened to find some ancient coins that were made in the 13th century. chance upon9. He was in his 40s when he first attempted to learn calligraphy. tried his hand at10. Two men suddenly appeared and attacked the girl, but unfortunately some passersby heard her screams and saved her.came to her rescue1.Please label all the boxes clearly so that we’ll know which ones are ours andwhich belong to you.2.It’s not a simple question. Many different factors have converged to create thecurrent crisis.3.I can never repay my parents for the manysacrifices they made for me.4.Research showsthathumor and fear are two excellentways to motivatestudents.5.At first tea was produced only in China; it was later transplanted to India andJapan.6.The sight of the animals’ sufferings so horrified him that he vowed never to visitthe zoo again.7. A mother’s bond with her newborn baby is an infinitely deep one that nothingcan replace.8.In Australia, women constitute 51% of the population, but occupy only 19% ofthe managerial positions.9.Thousands of striking workers surged into the city square, demanding higherwages and better working conditions.10.There was a deep-rooted racial prejudice long before the two countries becamerivals and went to war.11.Mary resents having to go to work while her husband sits about the house allday.12.Not all of the auth or’s recommendations for improving students’ performance atschool are logical.1.His knowledge that he’d done wrong led him to surrender to the police.sense of guilt 2. It was a long and difficult journey, full of strange adventures, but in the end we reached our destination.Finally3. Her early life filled her with deep respect for traditional family values.imbued her with4. Don’t go too close! Elephants are very protective of their children.offspring5. When I first saw my test results I was shocked —but they gave me a strong reason to study harder.horrifiedmotivated me to6. The study ended with several pieces of advice for improving the education system. First of all, it said, we have to lengthen the breaks between classes. recommendationsTostart with7. Don’t be too willing to believe! If he intended to give you the job, he would have called you by now.naïve8. According to the stereotype, boys perform well in math and science; on the other hand, girls are better at languages.by contrast1.We expected Ellen to do well, but when she got straight A’s she surpassed all ourexpectations.2.You made a good decision, and I thoroughly approved of it.3.They arrived at the stadium three hours early to ensure that they’d get goodseats.4.The company is now thriving thanks to the skillful management and outstandingtechnology.5.The directors’ disagreement rapidly escalated into a fight, so the meeting becamemore exciting than anyone had expected.6.As a junior member of the school’s teaching staff, Janet didn’t feel qualified todiscuss the issue with the principal.7.The 20-year-old tennis player’s dream is to represent China at the next Olympics.8.It was becoming apparent that the elderly chemist’s skills were no longer needed.9.I don’t understa nd how you can justify spending money on space explorationwhen there are hungry children in the world.10.Many of the conflicts that spring from cultural differences can be avoided if youkeep an open mind.1. You don’t have to support his plan if you think it’s crazy.go along with2. Oh, stop complaining about the rain! It’s good from the standpoint of farmers. from the farmers’ viewpoint3. This 67-year-old Canadian novelist has delighted a large number of readers with his tales of mystery.multitudes of4. Another joint venture in auto manufacturing has started to experience financial problems. run into5. For Sally, the wonderful evening of music and dancing had finished too soon. come to an end6. Rosemary acquired the basics of Chinese very quickly because she used the language at every opportunity.picked up7. Sometimes when I had trouble controlling my temper, I hardly knew what I was saying or doing.At times8. Once he’d gotten used to eating with chopsticks, he preferred them to a knife and fork.gotten into the habit of9. Seeing that she had nothing to say after brief greetings, I tried my best to ease the awkwardness of the first meeting. smooth over10. I thought the man was lying to protect his wife, but in fact it was the reverse. the other way around1.After Henry lost his job, he couldn’t even affordthe necessities of life.2.Our current economic circumstances preclude any nonessential purchases.3.The article puts a lot of emphasis on the value of failure as a learning experience.4.Success that comes too easily makes people more prone to failure when realchallenges arise.5.Scientific discoveries would make greater contributions to society if all of themare properly applied to industrial production.6.Nancy distinguished herself as an ice-skater at a very early age, winning threenational competitions before she was fifteen.7.She was so obsessed with ice-skating that she never had time for normalchildhood activities and experiences.8.Failure is painful for adults and children alike, but it can also be a good teacher.9.Sam called the interviewer to enquire about why his application had beenturned down.10.My first impulse was to tell him he was a fool, but I controlled myself.11.Years of living overseas had made her practicallya foreigner in her own country.12.The lecturer’s remarks prompteda storm of excited questions from the audience.1. We put in a request for a little extra time to finish the project, but the board rejected it. turn down2. The politician enjoyed a successful career but his relationship with his family suffered. at the cost of3. The author is of the opinion that early success may eventually prove harmful to a p erson’s all-round development. in the long run4. I mistakenly took your umbrella —I’m sorry. by accident5. The bookshop was on the brink of failing until they expanded their merchandise (商品) to include CDs and cassettes. branch out into6. With this out-of-date equipment, you can’t expect good results. count on7. Students sometimes get in the habit of discussing class with annoying comments. When that happens, teachers are advised to send them to the school psychologist.In such cases 8. From the time she started her own business, she’s been more satisfied with her life. ever sinceUnit 51.There are plenty of companies that are eager to sponsor young athletes if they show enoughpromise.2.To succeed in life it is not sufficient only to have talent, capacity and training, one must alsohave determination or a strong will.3.I don’t claim to be an expert on modern art, but I do know this painting is ugly!4.When his prospective employers learned that he had had a drinking problem, they decidedagainst hiring him.5.The position requires a master’s deg ree and a minimum of two years’ work experience.6.David struggled for years to make it as an actor, but ultimately gave up an went back to hismusical career.7.Overseas students are eligible to enroll in all the regular courses, provided they have thenecessary qualifications.8. A Korean company is planning to open a factory here, which will provide employment forabout 2,000 people.9.I’d always worked in an academic setting, so my new position as an office manager was abig change for me.10.It’s much easier for big businesses to get bank loans than it is for small companies.11.There’s a new exhibit of classical artwork at the museum — do you want to go?12.The city government’s first priority is to build a new airport this year.1. He finishes his working day at 6:30.gets off (work)2. Steve tried to work two jobs in addition to studying full time, but he just wasn’t able to cope with it.couldn’t take it3. I think it’s unfair that people who have no other people that they support financially have to pay more taxes. dependents4. We’d better delay our trip until the weather clears up.Postpone5. Wishing isn’t enough; you have to be ready to work hard to fulfill your dream.make your dream come true6. She was so small, she almost had to run in order to stay next to me.along side7. When I recall my university years, I realize what a luxury it was to have nothing to do but pursue an education. look back on8. If you don’t put on some warmer clothes, you’re going to get a cold in the end.end up with a coldUnit 61.Stephen Hawking soon proved himself to be a scientist of great insight and creativity.2.Fear of making mistakes is one of the main obstacles to mastering spoken English.3.The disease affected his muscles and nervous system and gradually paralysed him.4.Cloning, a technological breakthrough, poses some serious ethical (伦理的) problems.5.This book has been proclaimed a modern masterpiece.6.The storms are predicted to reach the North of the country tomorrow morning.7.Initially, his theories created a lot of controversy in scientific circles, but now they’re widelyaccepted.8.The old man lives alone and is rarely visited by hisneighbors, who consider him eccentric.9.The government must take some measures to narrow the gap between the rich and thepoor.10.Although he knew he would inherit a great fortune from his father, Richard was determinedto earn his own living.1. Big industries that are the source of a lot of pollution pay special taxes that finance environmental clean-up projects. responsible for2. We bought these chairs only last year and they’re collapsing already. falling apart3. Each of us has to solve the problems posed by life in our own way.work out4. Haven’t your parents ever said anything about your spending time in the company of such eccentric things.hanging around with5. Just as Jane put the glass on the table, the cat jumped up and caused it to fall. knocked it off6. Fascinated by the stars and planets, the boy wished to become a professional astronomer someday.dreamed of becoming7. Many educators say that an ability to perform well on tests is completely unrelated to true intelligence. has nothing to do with8. Alfred was a great philosopher and a talented musician as well. at once……and9. Plenty of people who had trouble in school later proved to be creative geniuses. turned out10. Of course you have trouble learning if you never take the trouble to look up new words in the dictionary. BotherUnit71.Part of a psychiatrist’s work is to provide counseling to help students with personal problems.2.When I’m very angry, I find it best to isolate myself from other people for a little while.3.It’s very sad that many AIDS victims find themselves shunned by friends and neighbors whocan’t overcome their fears and prejudices.4.The government official comments on the present economic situation with moderatesatisfaction, saying that it is showing signs for the better.5.Mary sneaked off to Paris last weekend all by herself without letting anyone know. She saidshe just suddenly felt like going away for a few days, and went.6.Many educators feel our schools do too little to promote creativity and critical thinking.7.If our institutions do not have good administration, money will be lost and nothing can beachieved.8.On her way to the airport, it flashed into Catherine’s mind that she’d forgotten her passport.9. A genius is someone who not only has ideas, but also knows how to formulate them in wordsand communicate them to others.10.Mr. Smith kept himself indoors for a whole week without even opening the windows and hissuspicious neighbors reported this to the police.1. How can you expect anyone to have trust in you when you are so careless in everything you do? believe in2. I’m so sorry, but I really can’t go out tonight —I have to do the homework I’ve been neglecting.catch up on my homework3. When we’ve used all our oil supplies, it’ll be too late to look for other sources of energy.run out of4. In spite of what most scientists seem to think, measurements and calculations are not the only way to discover truth.Regardless of5. With the rapid development of this area, all these old buildings will soon be torn down to clear the space for new ones. make room6. I ca n’t even afford a bicycle, not to mention a car! let alone7. If a friend is having difficulties, don’t just ask if there’s anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it.in trouble。
