Unit1
1. Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm.
2. We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.
3. Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.
4. Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgment. 5. Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of solution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.
Unit2
was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2. The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problem.
3. The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperatures.
4. The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minutes recently 5. The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at the signal from the coach.
Unit3
1) Despite the inadequate length of the airstrip in this emergency landing, the veteran
pilot managed to stop the plane after taxiing for only a short while.
2) Grilled by the reporters, the movie star eventually blurted (out) that she had undergone
two plastic surgeries.
3) We have the technology and our partner has the capital. Working together, we’ll have
the future in our hands.
4) If I had known beforehand that you would bring so many friends home, I would have made
better preparations. You see, I have barely enough food and drinks for a snack.
5) People gave generously upon learning that new school rooms with stronger structures were
to be built in the earthquake-stricken area.
Unit4 1. Due to his pessimistic outlook on the European economy, John has moved his assets from Europe to elsewhere. 2．I like hiring young people. They are earnest learners and committed to work. 3．Unlike her girl friends who center their lives on their children, Mary cares more about her personal growth. 4．Why is it that a considerable number of colleagues are at odds with you 5．The Chinese government has introduced a variety of policies to strengthen cooperation with developing countries. Unit5
have an instinct that Henry will seek to join the expedition, because he is something of an adventurer.
is capable of sticking to the task at hand, even if he is exposed to noises. trademark was registered in accordance with the laws hitherto in force.
enough, many people volunteered to help organize the meeting, but only a few turned up. 5．The teacher’s affectionate words, along with his candid comments, changed the way Mike perceived the society and himself
Unit6
are exploring the new frontiers of medical science in an attempt to find remedies for incurable diseases/ cures for diseases that are beyond remedy so far.
unique teaching methods apart, Ms Wilson, my math teacher, never tried to cram knowledge into my head.
regular weather forecast by the Central TV Station keeps us up with the changes of weather wherever we go on a trip.
appalling explosion started a big fire and caused the partial collapse of the building. the modern world, there are more ways than ever to waste away time, and all kinds of distractions are eating into our precious time
Unit7
and throwing the country into chaos.
falling market shattered the illusion about getting rich quickly
back on the history of World War II, we can see that the formation of the Allies was the natural product of the development of political and military circumstances Some high-ranking officers of the armed forces started a coup, toppling the then.
felt stung when Jim called him a religious fanatic. But as he was in no mood for q quarrel say that time heals all wounds. But for those who have lost their loved ones in the event, will time fill up the void in their hearts
Unit8
1）Janet was just the kind of girl Mike knew he could trust, so he bared his heart to her on their first date.
2) At first the girls played on the fringe of the dark forest, now laughing, now screaming, but before long they were out of sight.
3) The moment the football players disembarked from the plane, they saw a fleet of cars waiting for their arrival.
4) Carson condemned his opponent for using misleading information to smear his character.
5) Alex gave the policeman a wallet stuffed with banknotes. He said he had
found it on the curb when he hopped off his school bus.（俞2013-7-5）