U2Grammarandusage

We use ellipsis when we do not want to repeat words or phrases that are obvious.Read Part A on page 25 and answer the following questions:How did the singer feel taking part in Turandot?He/She felt great to be cast.It had always been one of his/her strongest desires.Where did the singer get the information that singers were needed for Turandot?From a poster put up by the production companys Personnel Department.Why did the singer think it was difficult to try out?He/She had a sore throat.Circle the words you could cross out and read again and you will find that the language would be more concise.Answers A Jane:How did you feel taking part in Turandot?Singer:It was a real privilege for me to be cast.It had always been one of my strongest desires to have a part in Turandot.Jane:How were you hired for the job?Singer:Well,Im a musical performer,but there was a short period when I was not working,and was just collecting unemployment benefits.One day,I saw a poster that the production companys Personnel Department had put up saying they were looking for singers.I applied for the job,and they sent me an invitation to try out for a part in the chorus.Jane:Was it difficult to try out?Singer:Yes,it was difficult.They asked me to sing a tune,and at the time I had a sore throat,so I was afraid I wouldnt get the job.The pressure made me tremble a bit.Jane:What did you like best about participating in Turandot?Singer:The best part was visiting Beijing because the performance was staged in the Forbidden City.It was my first visit to Beijing.Jane:Would you like to visit Beijing again?Singer:Yes,I would like to visit Beijing again.Jane:Well,its been fun talking to you.I thank you for your time.Singer:Youre welcome.Answers B 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 d 5 e1 Bob James,the pop star dies of drug abusing.2 This is the door to the stage.3 The performance last night was not as good as usual.4 Please handle this with care.5 Turandot is really a wonderful performance,and the setting is fantastic too.1.We all know that,_,the situation will get worse.(2008全国全国)A.not if dealt carefully with B.if not carefully dealt with C.if dealt not carefully with D.not if carefully dealt with2.“Could we put off the meeting?”she asked.“_.”He answered politely.“This is the only day everyone is available.”(2007江苏江苏)A.Not likely B.Not exactly C.Not nearly D.Not really3.Though he started late.Mr.Guo played the piano as well as,if ,David.(2009陕西陕西)A.not better than B.not betterC.no better than D.better4.Dad!Toms broken a glass!_.Accidents will happen.(2008四四川川)A.No way B.Doesnt matter C.No trouble at all D.Dont mention it5.Alice,why didnt you come yesterday?I _,but I had an unexpected visitor.(2008)A.had B.would C.was going to D.did 6.Could I borrow your dictionary?Yes,of course you _.(2009)A.might B.will C.can D.should 7.Dont forget to come to my birthday party tomorrow._.(2009)A.I dont B.I wont C.I cant D.I havent 1.for your brother,I would not have gone to see Mr.Wang.A.If it is not B.Were it not C.Had it not been D.If they were not2.Id like to have a piece of bread and two eggs.Anything?A.following B.follows C.to follow D.to be followed3.He suggested that the work _ at once.A.be done B.should do C.could do D.does4.Its hot.Lets go swimming,_?A.wont we B.will you C.dont we D.shall we5.Be sure to be here early tomorrow,_?A.will you B.arent you C.can you D.could you6.Father advised me not to say anything until _ at the meeting.A.asking B.to ask C.asked D.ask7.We will have a meeting next week,but we dont know.A.who B.where C.as D.which8.Though the little boy is often made by his brother,he made his brother yesterday.A.cry；to cry B.crying；crying C.cry；cry D.to cry；cry9.Ill go to Korea to watch the 14th Asian Games.Would you mind looking after my dog?Not all.A.I cant B.Please dont C.Id like it D.Id be happy to 10.Do you think Jack is going to watch a football match this weekend?.A.I believe not B.I believe not so C.I dont believe it D.I dont believe11.What do you think made the girl so glad?a beautiful necklace.A.As she received B.Receiving C.Received D.Because of receiving12.Arent you be chairman?No,and I.A.dont want to B.dont want C.dont want to be D.dont want be13.Youre your time trying to persuade him.Hell never join us.(2008)A.spending B.wasting C.losing D.missing 14.He promised to come to see you.But he.Ive been all alone.A.didnt B.wouldnt C.hasnt D.wont15.How about the number of students playing on the playground?.A.Small B.Many C.Little D.Most16.All substances,solids,liquids,or gases,are made up of entirely atoms.A.whether they B.whether C.whether are they D.whether are 17.Have you watered the flowers?No,but.A.I am B.Im going C.Im just going to D.I will go18.If you go to Xian,you will find the palaces there more magnificent than commonly.(2009)A.supposing B.supposed C.to suppose D.suppose 19.If the same treatment again,he is sure to get well.(2008)A.giving B.give C.given D.being given20.He broke his legs while.A.riding B.ride C.was riding D.rode1.1.我伯父的身体比我上次给你去信时好我伯父的身体比我上次给你去信时好些了。些了。2.2.这种物质称为水这种物质称为水,其重要性仅次于氧。其重要性仅次于氧。1.My uncle is better than when I wrote to.2.This substance we call water,and come next only to oxygen3.3.上海即使不是世界上最大的城市也上海即使不是世界上最大的城市也堪称世界最大的城市之一。堪称世界最大的城市之一。4.4.我的兄弟有抽烟，而我不抽烟。我的兄弟有抽烟，而我不抽烟。3.Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world,if not the largest(city).4.My brother smokes,but I dont(smoke).5.5.一旦出版一旦出版,这部小说将成为今年这部小说将成为今年的畅销书之一。的畅销书之一。5.When published,the novel will become one of the best sellers of the year.1.desire(P25)verb T not continuous to want sth.,especially strongly:渴望渴望I desire only to be left in peace.The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.What does her Ladyship desire me to do/desire of me?+to infinitive The President desires to meet the new Prime Minister.noun C or U a strong feeling that you want sth.:欲望欲望I certainly have no desire to have children.There is a strong desire for peace among the people.He needed to satisfy his desire for revenge.+to infinitive She had a burning/strong desire to go back to her home country before she died.Several people have expressed a desire to see the report.2.apply for(P25)apply verb I to request sth.,usually officially,especially by writing or sending in a form:申请申请By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.Please apply in writing to the address below.Weve applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.+to infinitive Tims applied to join the police.(especially of rules or laws)to have a connection or be important:适用适用That bit of the form is for UK citizensit doesnt apply to you.Those were old regulationsthey dont apply any more.to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface:涂抹涂抹Apply the suntan cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.The paint should be applied thinly and evenly.to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose:运用运用He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.If you apply pressure to a cut its meant to stop the bleeding.application noun C or U an official request for something,usually in writing:申请书申请书a letter of applicationIve sent off applications for four different jobs.Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?+to infinitive South Africa has submitted an application to host the World Cup.noun C or U 实用实用The new laws have(a)particular application to the self-employed.applicant noun C a person who formally requests something,especially a job,or a place at college or university:申请者申请者How many applicants did you have for the job?applied adjective before noun relating to a subject of study,especially a science,that has a practical use:实用实用的，应用的的，应用的pure and applied mathematics/science3.try out(P25)try sth.out phrasal verb to use something to discover if it works or if you like it:试用试用Dont forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.try sth.on phrasal verb to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it:试穿试穿Try on the shoes to see if they fit.What a lovely dresswhy dont you try it on for size(=to discover whether it fits)?We didnt plan our art exhibition like that but it _ very well.（2009）A.worked out B.tried out C.went on D.carried on4.participate(P25)verb I to take part in or become involved in an activity:参与参与She never participates in any of our discussions,does she?participation noun Uwhen you take part or become involved in something:参与参与Prepare the Task Part.