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Unit 2
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Section A
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Language Focus
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Words in Use
1.
In
our
class,
most
discussions
and
activities
take
place
in
assigned
small
groups.
These
groups provide a supportive and safe environment that (promotes) learning.
2.
It is the development strategy of the company to (accelerate) its overseas expansion in order
to take a slice of the world market.
3.
Nearly six million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, attracted by the (mystery) of
her
smile.
When
you're
not
looking
at
her,
she
seems
to
be
smiling;
when
you
look
at
her,
she
stops.
4.
To live with a family whose native language is English is the ideal way to further improve
one's English and to gain (insight) into its culture.
5.
There
is
a
real
need
to
(boost)
academic
achievement
in
schools
and
help
with
the
development of a student's overall character.
6.
Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from (analysis) ,
reason and language.
7.
Being
a
single
parent,
there
is
no
way
for
her
to
(calculate)
the
time
and
energy
she
has
devoted to her children for the past 10 years.
8.
It is essential that you start by listening because one of the main (barriers) teenagers and their
parents face in forming positive relationships is that neither listens to the other.
9.
We all know the dangers of an earthquake: the (destruction) to buildings, the troubles can be
caused by falling trees, and the terror occurs when the earth actually opens up.
10.
Not
until
recently
have
we
realized
that
the
increasing
world
population
may
lead
to
a
potential gloomy (prospect) for humanity: starvation.
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Word Building
1.
promise
2.
bear
3.
house
4.
object
5.
offensive
6.
exclusive
7.
excessive
8.
executive
9.
intense
10.
identify
1.
promising
2.
bearing
3.
housing
4.
objective
5.
offend
6.
exclude
7.
excess
8.
execute
9.
intensive / intensify
10.
identity