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BOOK 1 - Unit 6 - Language Focus - Vocabulary1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary.1) The former lake bed is now a fertile plain producing good crops of wheat.2) Aunt Pats rough, red hands reflected a life of hard physical labor.3) If you are living overseas, you may not have to pay tax in your own country.4) Helen is pretty, of slim build, with blue eyes.5) We split the boards down the middle to use them for the back of the shelves.6) Only the hope that the rescuers were getting nearer sustained the trapped miners.7) The glow of the setting sun reddened the stream.8) The kidnappers (绑架者) thrust the boy into the car and drove off.9) It is common knowledge that dogs have a keen sense of smell.10) The unusually cold winter caused many plants to bud late this year.11) Training is provided, so no previous experience is required for the job.12) We can go to the seven oclock performance or the eight whichever suits you best.2. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part has been written for you.1) I strongly dislike the sickly smell of carpets and furniture in the bedroom. (disgust)The sickly smellof carpets and furniture in the bedroom disgusts me.2) Correspondence between Mary and Henry came to an end after the death of her mother. (correspond)Mary stoppedcorresponding with Henry after the death of her mother.3) The most suitable site for a radio transmitter (发射台) is an isolated place far from cities. (best located)A radio transmitteris best located at an isolated place far from cities.4) The game on TV completely held my attention so that I didnt hear Martin come in. (absorb)Iwas so absorbed in the game on TV that I didnt hear Martin come in.5) Thanks to the rough surface of the basketball, players are able to keep a firm hold of it. (grip)The rough surface of the basketball helpsplayers grip the ball.3. Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets. Make additions or changes where necessary.1) During the 1880s, several black colleges were founded in the U.S. to broaden educational opportunities for black students and help them make their way in the world. (broaden, make ones way)2) The food at this hotel disgusts me. Why not dine at the restaurant across the street?Well, we havent reserved a table, but well take a chance on its not being full. (take a chance, disgust)3) About 15,000 artists participated in the grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, which left 91,000 spectators from China and overseas mesmerized (着迷). The event, directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, reflected Chinas rich history and cultural heritage. (overseas, reflect, grand)UsageFill in each gap in the following sentences with an appropriate word. In some cases, both words may be used.1. afraid frightened1) A fire broke out at the school but the teachers were able to lead the frightened children to safety.2) Dont be afraid / frightened to complain if the service is bad.2. alike similar1) Dont worry about which washing machine to buy, they are all alike / similar.2) The twins insist on wearing similar clothes.3. alive living1) The old man was lucky to be alive after such a devastating earthquake.2) He is widely regarded as Australias greatest living poet.4. asleep sleeping1) She looked lovingly at the sleeping child.2) Im surprised to see you awake ten minutes ago you were fast asleep.- Word FamilySome words come from the same root, that is, they belong to the same family. If you get to know well each member of the family, they will all place themselves at your service.Study the following words. Then use them correctly in the sentences below.1. disappoint disappointment disappointed disappointing disappointingly(1) If youre expecting that Dad will let you borrow his car, youre going to be greatly disappointed.(2) She couldnt hide her disappointment at not getting the job.(3) Its disappointing that so few attended the concert.(4) Im sorry to disappoint you, but Im afraid I cant come after all.(5) Emma played rather disappointingly in the piano competition and only came third.(6) What a disappointing result! She should have done a lot better.2. attract attraction attractive unattractive attractively unattractively(1) The salary theyre offering is very attractive, but I still dont want the job.(2) The local government is trying to attract high-tech companies to the area.(3) My wife is keen on shopping, but it holds no attraction for me.(4) Karen used to wear severe clothing. Surprisingly enough, I found her very attractively dressed when I dropped in yesterday.(5) Shes got a lovely slim figure, but her face is unattractively long.(6) Wearing an unattractive blouse and old-fashioned skirt, Dorothy looked older than she was.1. Complete the following passage with words chosen from the Words and Phrases to Drill box. Change the form where necessary.I had no difficulty in identifying (1) him, standing there with the book gripped (2) firmly in one hand. A book had seemed the natural choice, as it had been those notes in the margins (3) of another that had brought us together in the first place. He was right on time, just as we had scheduled. I liked that. It seemed to fit well with everything I had discovered from corresponding (4) with him while he was overseas (5). Now here he was in the flesh, looking more than a little (6) handsome as he stood there in his uniform. I almost hesitated (7) to put him to the test, but it was too late to change my mind and I was grateful (8) to the lady for agreeing to help. I made my way(9) past him and didnt wait to see his response to her. So here I am in the restaurant, waiting to see whether I am going to have dinner on my own or not. Will he end up going my way (10) after all?2. Read the following passage carefully until you have got its main idea, and then select one appropriate word for each gap from the box following the passage.Jenny and Raymond had been lovers before World War II set them apart. Eight years later Raymond happened to learn that Jenny was still living alone in London .) So Raymond found himself unpacking his bag in a London hotel before he had decided on his approach (接近的途径) to Jenny. He first (1) thought of the telephone, but he knew that wouldnt do. Jenny believed that he was dead. He couldnt just ring (2) up and say he wasnt. Nor (3) could he just ring her doorbell and be standing there on the mat. She would think she was seeing things (眼花了). A hot bath and a change of clothes did not bring any revelations (启示), either. He sat down at the writing desk and began a letter to her tore it up and began another (4) and tore that up. He threw (5) down the pen and went out into the early October dusk of London, deliberately (6) avoiding the address where Jenny was living. He was unaccustomed to dilemmas (两难境界) like this which could not be reasoned (7) out in a decent length of time, and he was getting angry with himself (8). Moodily he turned into a cheerful-looking restaurant (9) and had a lonely meal, aware that he might have Jennys happy face across the table he was wasting time but after so many years, did a few more hours matter (10)?Translation 3. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words or phrases in brackets.1) 我上大学之前，祖父对我说的那几句充满智慧的话给我留下深刻印象。(wisdom)Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply. 2) 千万别把我的伤势告诉我父母，我会很感激你的。(be grateful to sb. for sth.)Never tell my parents about my injuries and Ill be very grateful to you (for it). 3) 我们有几个同事在会上提出了改进工作环境的合理建议。(sensible)At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensible suggestions about improving our working environment. 4) 迫于工会的压力，资方（management）同意给工人增加10%的工资。(in response to)The management has / have agreed to grant the workers a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure. 5) 女主人考虑得很周到，在我们到来之前把房子打扫得干干净净。(thoughtful)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thorough cleaning before we arrived.4,Translate the following passage into English, using the words and phrases given below. 李大伯自己虽然并不富裕，但在别人需要帮助时他从不犹豫。退休前他通过希望工程（Project Hope）找到两个家境贫穷但渴望求学的农村孩子的地址。此后他定期给他们寄钱。这两个孩子后来都考上了大学，还获得了海外留学的机会。Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previous to / Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them money regularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.
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