Unit 1
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Section A
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Language Focus
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Words in Use
1.
Given
the
chance
to
show
his
ability,
he
regained
(confidence)
and
began
to
succeed
in
school.
2.
It is so difficult to (explore) the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.
3.
It was about 30 seconds before Alex (emerged) from the water; we were quite scared.
4.
We often (assume) that when other people do the same things as we do, they do them for the
same reasons; but this assumption is not always reasonable.
5.
There
is
widespread
concern
that
the
rising
unemployment
may
(pose)
a
threat
to
social
stability.
6.
After
a(n)
(comprehensive)
physical
exam,
my
doctor
said
I
was
in
good
condition
except
that my blood pressure was a little high.
7.
It
is
well
known
that
China
is
a
country
with
rich
natural
(resources)
and
a
very
big
population.
8.
Some
people
believe
that
the
earth
can
(yield)
enough
food
to
support
at
least
twice
its
present population.
9.
Sam (inherited) the gift of imagination from his family, but he lacked the driving power
to
take action.
10.
A bee that has found honey is able to (transmit) to other bees the information they need in
order to collect the honey.
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Word Building
1.
cover
2.
easy
3.
load
4.
apply
5.
resist
6.
account
7.
assistant
8.
simple
9.
note
10.
quality
11.
class
1.
uncover
2.
uneasy
3.
unload
4.
applicant
5.
resistant
6.
accountant
7.
assist
8.
simplify
9.
notify
10.
qualify
11.
classify
1.
Despite
being
(classified)
as
a
meat-eater,
the
panda
has
a
diet
that
is
overwhelmingly
vegetarian.
2.
They
have
developed
computerized
systems
which
will
greatly
(assist)
all
library
users
so
that they will not need the help of others.
3.
Changes have been made to the construction requirements in this city in order to make the
buildings and highways more
(resistant) to earthquakes.
4.
After
a
two-month
inquiry,
the
police
have
(uncovered)
the
three
men's
intention
to
rob
a
bank and have arrested them.
5.
Consumers say they are (uneasy) about using their credit cards over the Internet because they
are afraid of Interent fraud.
6.
A college degree and some working experience should (qualify) you for the job advertised in
the newspaper.
7.
The British ship arrived at the port this morning and is (unloading) its contents in the harbor
now.
8.
As a human resources manager, I see many job (applicants) who are technically skilled, but
have bad attitudes.
9.
The
teacher
(simplified)
his
instructions
so
that
the
small
children
could
understand
him
better.
10.
My major was literature. However, now I'm working in a firm as a(n) (accountant) , dealing
with numbers every day.
11.
The committee's decision will be (notified) to all employees next week.
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