7. Plato was a superb writer,and his works are part of the world's great literature.Most of his existing work is(in the form of)dialogs and letters.

8. Young people should enter into a broad flexible training program,through which they can learn a lot and be(prepared for)their future careers.

9. The young man is very happy and proud to be(in the company of)the old professor because he always feels great when talking with him.

10. One day they passed more than 20 villages(in succession),and some of these are said to have stretched for six miles or more. Unit 3 Section A 3.Words in use

1. Ernest Hemingway's keen insight into his society,ardent love for people and perceptive abilities helped him to form his own(peculiar)characteristic of writing.

2. The project is on the point of collapse,and unless something very(radical)is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project.

3. It's not unusual for teenagers to go through a(n)(phase)when

they feel ashamed of their parents,afraid that they might not live up to their friends'standards.

4. It is(sensible)for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake.

5. Economists are interested in all the factors that can help to(predict)the extent to which a price change will affect supply and demand in the market.

6. Starting Monday,all foods(labeled)\strict national standards that the government decided to put into effect now.

7. There is more to a woman than her looks,so I(resent)the fact that after a woman grows old and loses her looks people stop paying attention to her. 8. Apart

from

technological

development,the

20th

century(witnessed)an enormous worldwide political,economic and cultural transformation.

9. Unlike the practice in China,if you're at a hotel restaurant in the United States,expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the(equivalent)amount yourself.

10. The change in smoking habits(parallels)a change in the incidence of lung cancer.The more people smoke,the more

chances of occurrence for lung cancer. 7.Expressions in use

1. As the result of her divorce,she was obviously(saddled with)the double burden of playing the role of both mother and father.

2. Do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you,and don't(back off)when facing competition;inner confidence is important.

3. As our sweet childhood(gives way to)adolescence's temptation of love,we begin to learn,as adults,that most pleasures do not last forever.

4. In the economic recession,employers(resorted to)the reduction of costs,most particularly in wages,in order to survive in the competitive world markets.

5. People from abroad can take part in the intensified language program because schools have to(make allowances for)students whose English is not their first language.

6. Talking about negotiations,once an agreement is made,the Chinese sometimes(wonder at)the slow pace in which Westerners implement the decision.

7. Earthquakes occur without warning;however,it is claimed that some animals can feel earthquakes(prior to)occurrences

because of their highly sensitive organs.

8. An allowance can be(based upon/based on)your child's age,your own financial resources,the expenses it will cover and the goals you and your child wish to accomplish. Unit 4 Section A 3.Words in use

1. When the police caught up with him,Mr.Foster had to(confess)that he'd broken the speed limit.

2. Whenever my boss makes a decision that I don't agree with,I tell him what I really think,though it's(tempting)to make him happy by telling him his ideas are always right.

3. As can be probably perceived,a manned trip to Mars may soon(commence)since scientists have achieved the manned moon mission.

4. A number of countries are(coordinating)their efforts to send out food to the area worst affected by the flood. 5. State

governments

and

the

colleges

themselves

have(granted)financial help to students with special abilities and those with financial needs.

6. The committee agreed that his papers(deserved)a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to

a larger audience.

7. The anger and frustration(displayed)by the local people who do not understand what is happening to them will be a terrible and dangerous force.

8. Americans defend the right to obtain a gun,and they have(consequently)been willing to turn a blind eye to the harm that people owning guns have caused.

9. As the finance ministry rejected the deal for its\of clarity\complaint with the European Commission that this deal was against the law.

10. Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights,so the master must make the decision of when it is safe to(proceed)across the road. 7.Expressions in use

1. She authorized her partner to carry out the daily responsibilities(on her behalf)when she was on her business trip. 2. On hearing the latest news about your mother's ill health,I(took the liberty of)canceling your reservation at the Sheraton.

3. There was an obvious indication that the police who have to enforce the new law were not(immune to)the general discontent. 4. When she heard of her failure in the experiment,her