1、2.In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary. 1)in rich contrast to2)are exposed to3)riske
2、d his life4)rely on5)at knife-point6)stands out7)runs contrary to8)flag down 9)picks/picked up10)took a gamble on11)pulled away12)pulled overIncreasing Your Word Power 1. CollocationsLook at the adverbs listed in the box below, and decide which adverb is needed to collocate with the verb in each sen
3、tence. Fill the correct adverb into the blank in the sentence. The same word may be used in more than one sentence. Consult a dictionary if necessary. Answers:1) out2) over3) back4) down5) over6) up7) out8) back9) down10) out11) up12) over13) back14) out15) down16) over2. Study the different meaning
4、s of the word “than” in the following sentences. Answers for Reference:1)Action speaks louder than words. 2)Production here needs temperatures lower than 25 degrees Celsius.3)I like to keep things rather than throw them away. 4)There is nobody here other than me. 5)Shed rather leave her job than (be
5、 forced to) work for that boss. 3. Word BuildingNow choose the Chinese meaning from Column B that matches each italicizedword in Column A. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.1) d. 2) k3) n4) j5) a6) g7) f8) b9) o10) m 11) p 12) e 13) c 14) h 15) i 16) l Grammar in Context 1.The ing form and t
6、he infinitive form of the verb Task: Choose either the infinitive form or the ing form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences. 1) preparing2) to thank3) repairing / to be repaired4) to get5) studying6) being treated7) missing8) to reduce9)to leave10)worrying2.The edf
7、orm and the ing form of the verb Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to the ed form and ing form of the verb. Reflect on its grammatical function in each sentence.Task:Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into Englis
8、h, paying attention to the use of the -ing form and the -ed form of verbs. 1) kept nodding, rather confused 2) Fallen leaves 3) surprised, hiding4) Deeply moved 5) following6) Being, interested7) located8) readingClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter o
9、f each is given.1) relying2)intrigued3) penny4) for5) covered6) treated7) amazed8) contrary9) generally10)whatever11)invited12) attentive13) whereTranslation Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets.1)The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publici
10、ty for his new film.2)He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him.3)After winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph.4)In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures.5)In the
11、circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble. 6)The baby is the very picture of health.7)People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV.8)We always had in mind for whom we were making the film.Theme-Related Writing Choose one of the following writing ta
12、sks and complete it after class.1) Write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experience in whichyou helped a stranger or were helped by him or her.2) Write an essay (of about 150 words) about human relationships in oursociety. The following hints might serve as a guide:a. The problems ex
13、isting in the relationships between people in our society.b. The negative results such problems may bring about to our society.c. What can you do to help establish a harmonious society as a student?Sample Essay for Task 1:One weekend morning, while walking on a bustling street with a light heart, I
14、was suddenly overtaken by a startling moan. Turning around, I discovered the sound was coming from a black mass in a corner. “Whats that?” My heart pounded heavily. I went up and saw a human being, alive but in a dreadful state. He was crouching on the ground with deformed hands and legs, mumbling s
15、omething. He had obviously lost the normal ability to move and work. A dirty plate was placed in front the miserable-looking man, in which there were some coins and small notes. As my eyes were drifting away from him, his eyes caught mine suddenly. What eyes they were! Filled with misery and expecta
16、tion, they were looking straight at me. He was unable to speak, but I seemed to hear his pleading voice and read his despairing mind. His look seemed to be telling me about his hard life and his longing for help. For a while, I was at a loss what to do. Should I drop some coins in the plate like som
17、e other passers-by or turn away in indifference? I recalled news reports about men pretending to be beggars, who were actually healthy and able to work. Could this be another one of those scams? But the beggar was there, groaning and living. Then something seemed to hit me hard. I drew a five-yuan n
18、ote from my pocket, dropped it in his dirty plate and walked away quickly in silence. “No good deed is too small.” Maybe we need to bear this saying in mind. Sample Essay for Task 2:We are living in a world of distrust. We live behind cold security bars。 we do not talk to strangers, let alone go out
19、 of our way to help them。 we live in fear of fake products. In short, fear and feelings of insecurity fill the environment we live in.All this greatly harms our society. Growing up in such an environment, we tend to feel isolated and care only about ourselves. If things go on like this, trust, teamw
20、ork, and harmony will eventually become terms unheard of. In my opinion, trusting others and being trustworthy are the two basic principles that we should follow if we want to improve human relationships. We may not be in a position to change others, but we can change the way others see us by winnin
21、g their trust in us. Mutual understanding and love are the pillars that support a harmonious society. Unit TwoOptimism and Positive Thinking3.In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. 18)positive
22、19)startled20)perspective21)harden22)shape23)address24)crises25)curse26)incredible27)conversely28)issue29)response30)prior31)rare32)accomplish4. In the box below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings?1)get the hang of2)have lived through3)makes a
23、 difference4)have no idea5)concerned with6)slipped over7)ran into8)in reverse9)mull over Increasing Your Word Power1.Decide whether “do”, “make” or “take” is needed to complete each of thefollowing sentences. Change the verb form where necessary.1)does2)make3)take4)do5)make6)Take7)done8)taken9)makin
24、g10)took2. In each of the following sentences you are given two confusable words orexpressions in brackets. Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Youmay consult a dictionary if necessary.1)concerned2)Concerning3)reject4)declined5)unconscious6)subconscious7)former8)preceding9)raise10)rise3
25、.Now match each of the English word in Column A with its Chinese equivalentin Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary.1)d2)j3)k4)a5)b6)h7)c8)f9)l10)e11)g12)iGRAMMAR IN CONTEXTTask 1: When it is used as a conjunction, “as” can mean “when / while”, “though / although”, “since / because”, “
26、in the way / manner that”,etc., and it can also be used in a comparative structure. Studythe following sentences and explain the meaning of “as” in eachsentence. Answers for reference:1)in the way /manner that2)though / although3)when4)since5)used in a comparison6)though7)while8)in the way thatTask
27、2: Complete the following sentences after the example by translating theChinese into English, using “as” as a relative pronoun.1)as you describe / have described / described2)as concern every one ofus3)As is well known4)As we all can see5)as you show / as you have shownfor your teacher6)As is report
28、ed / announced in todays papersComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given.1)perspective2)despair3)necessity4)perform5)Conversely6)prophecy7)where8)as9)achieve10)recognize11)dealt with12)attitude13)channels14)concernedTranslate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.1)Only those who have lived through a similar experience can fully appreciate this. /The only people who can
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