河北科技大学英语期末复习

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1. Despite being ________ as a meat-eater, the panda has a diet that is overwhelmingly vegetarian.

2. They have developed computerized systems which will greatly ________ 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 ________ to earthquakes.

4. After a two-month inquiry, the police have ________ the three men's intention to rob a bank and have arrested them.

5. Consumers say they are ________ about using their credit cards over the Internet because they are afraid of Internet fraud (欺诈) and identity theft.

6. A college degree and some working experience should ________ you for the job advertised in the newspaper. 7. The British ship arrived at the port this morning and is ________ its contents in the harbor now.

8. As a human resources manager, I see many job ________ who are technically skilled, but have bad attitudes. 9. The teacher ________ 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) ________, dealing with numbers every day.

11. The committee's decision will be ________ to all employees next week. 

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fulfill qualify virtually fashionable prosperous

attain pursue raise classify especially

University students come from different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to 1)________ them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) 2)________ for learning, those who wish to 3)________ a bright future, and those who learn with no definite purpose.

Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they 4)________ their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computer screen, working on a new program, 5)________ day and night, because they find some computer programs 6)________, and they dream of becoming a \"Bill Gates\" one day.

Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more 7)________ future. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission to the university, they read books after books to 8)________ knowledge from all of the resources which are 9)________ to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job market.

Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on campus, but don't want to 10)________ anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be

doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives. 

over time get by

stand a chance (of) remind ... of take pleasure in

open the door to in advance all at once

reap the benefits (of) make the most of

1. My family 1)________ on my father's unemployment benefit after he lost his job.

2. Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to 2)________ their time on the way to work. 3. In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeks 3)________. 4. Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily 4)________.

5. In order to 5)________ the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at least half an hour each time.

6. They all tried to talk 6)________, but I couldn't hear anything they said.

7. Yellow flowers in the field always 7)________ me 8)________ my childhood in the countryside. 8. We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should 9)________ winning the game. 9. Research on genes will 10)________ exciting new medical treatments.

10. Every one of you has made a contribution and I 11)________ acknowledging what each of you has done to make this academic convention such a success. 

approach stimulate curiosity assure

capacity participate

confident cultivate potential instinct

1. By decreasing the tax rate, the government can ________ or encourage consumer spending, business transactions (交易) and investments.

2. Our bodies have greater ________ than most of us realize, and we can benefit by remembering this.

3. One important feature of team sports is that they can ________ people's team spirit and sense of collective honor.

4. Human behavior is mostly a product of learning, while animal behavior depends mainly upon ________.

5. She has been saving money in the past two years, so she is ________ that in the coming summer she will be able to afford a journey abroad.

6. The doctor ________ him that his condition was not serious and he would recover soon after a minor operation. 7. Generally, children display great ________ about every new thing they see, and they want to find out more about it.

8. He was proud of being chosen to ________ in the game, and he promised that he would try as hard as possible. 9. Though it has met with considerable enthusiasm, there has been resistance from some parents to this new ________ to teaching and learning.

10. The room only had a(n) ________ for 100 people. However, over 200 enthusiastic students came to listen to the lecture. 

1. Endless wars have turned this once wealthy country ________ one of the poorest nations in the world.

2. If you feel ________ staying at home, we could watch one of your favorite movie DVDs.

3. She was a confident and outgoing girl, but the presence of the president reduced her ________ silence. 4. I'd like to sign ________ for volunteer (志愿的) work with an environmental organization. I hear it is a great way to connect with the community.

5. I know he is annoying and unfriendly, but you shouldn't let him get ________ you.

6. The government is launching a new program which is aimed at opening ________ new employment opportunities. 7. Sharon was nowhere to be found. Maybe she had gone ________ to the beach with Tony.

8. They develop the specialized skills, knowledge, and positive attitudes needed to participate ________ sports and physical activities.

UNIT 2

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curb await donation dump

stuff historical

embarrass polish emotional efficiency

1. He has a special feeling for the brilliant birds, and each spring he eagerly ________ their return. 2. Thanks to the ________ of air transport, everyone is free to go anywhere at any time. 3. John believes that the ________ of food to the hungry is more helpful than giving money.

4. Mary was a careful speaker; every word seemed to have been ________ before it was allowed to escape through her lips.

5. When she heard it was snowing in the city they were going to, she ________ two more sweaters into her bag. 6. During our stay in Europe we visited many places of ________ interest, including several castles. 7. The wedding ceremony of my sister was a very ________ experience for our family.

8. He was ________ when he discovered that he didn't have enough money to pay for the red wine he had ordered. 9. The local government is pressed to find new places to ________ waste.

10. The new system designed to ________ harmful emissions (排放物) from factories will be put into use soon. 

artistic economic historic electron

envious continuous fame vary

employer compute interpret atomic

1. Lack of eye contact might be ________ as lack of attention in America, while eye contact might be considered rude in Japan.

2. When applying for a job, make sure you emphasize the skills and knowledge you have that the ________ will find important to the job.

3. Many of our students are beginners who have never done painting before and are looking to develop their ________ interests.

4. It is surprising that you don't know about such a(n) ________ event. It marked the beginning of a new period for our nation.

5. They hoped to create a computer which could ________ at 10 times the speed of computers on the market.

6. Education is a(n) ________ learning process that never ends. A teacher has the responsibility of making students think for themselves by giving effective guidance.

7. On the one hand, we should make efforts to improve the economy; on the other hand, we must keep a balance between ________ development and environmental protection.

8. Some successful people managed to gain ________ and fortune even though they dropped out of school. 9. A(n) ________ is a very small piece of matter with a negative electrical charge, found in all atoms. 10. The ________ bombs, also known as nuclear bombs, would cause disasters if they were used in wars. 11. I never felt anxious or ________ when somebody else got a higher position or made a lot of money. 12. The effects of this medicine will ________ according to a person's health, weight, and sex. 

emotional overwhelmed curious

Parents and teenagers have different or even opposite things to worry about. For example, while a mother might have a hard time understanding why her teenagers' room is always a(n) 1)________ of dirty stuff, the teenagers are more worried about their next exams and may think it is 2)________ for their mother to insist on keeping a clean room. It is therefore important for you to 3)________ the differences and learn to communicate with your teenagers properly. 4)________, your teenagers may say nothing and shut you out of their personal lives. Their refusal to talk with you may even create 5)________ stress in your life.

Learning effective ways to communicate can 6)________ the situation of a difficult relationship, 7)________ the stress of your life, and lead to a friendly relationship with your teenagers. First, you should learn to discuss serious problems in daily conversations. So, important topics, such as driving a vehicle and building a(n) 8)________ relationship, could be dealt with through daily conversations.

Second, learn to be an active listener. Many parents are so 9)________ with their work that they could hardly take some time for their 10)________ children. Spend your time listening carefully to what your children like to talk about, and make sure your children feel they are being taken seriously. This will increase the chances of good communication. 

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after all straighten up throw away

reverse reduce romantic embarrassment awkwardness parental

beloved ridiculous appreciate cultivate Therefore Otherwise

make it with open arms strip off keep back

free of / free from

1. After 10 years of full-time training, she has finally ________ as a professional dancer.

2. ________, what is the point in taking part in the competitive event if the result is only to prove how incompetent you are?

3. Redecorating the house is a challenging task. It's necessary to ________ the wallpaper first.

4. I never really had any problems with change. On the contrary, I welcome change ________. 5. A lot of what we ________ is made from raw materials which are not renewable.

6. Megan and John realized that their house was too messy for a new baby, so they decided to ________ their house before the baby was born.

7. Jennifer couldn't ________ her tears when she saw the sick children at a new blood cancer center in Virginia.

8. We want to give all children a world ________ violence.

anticipate suspicious delicate awkward 

melt immense stretch complain

overtake reluctance

1. As a tall girl, I feel very uncomfortable and ________ in high heels.

2. Although we were supposed to finish the project this month, it looks like the work will ________ well into the next month.

3. It is believed that the driver had lost control over his car while he was ________ and running into another car.

4. After the quarrel, things became very ________ between me and my boss, and as a result I had to give up my job.

5. The scientist did not ________ that his research result would be put to an entirely different use. 6. With five days before the opening of the College Student Arts Festival, there is a(n) ________ amount of work to be done.

7. Hans is a warm-hearted person. When needed, he would show no ________ to help others. 8. Some older people tend to be quite conservative and a bit ________ of any supposed advances

9. During the period of adjustment (适应), the international student tends to ________ about everything in the new environment.

10. Her anger ________ away when she read his letter of apology. 

1. I like this market most, because all the fruits and vegetables, shaded by umbrellas, are laid ________ so nicely.

2. He said, politely and kindly, \"If you don't care ________ the film, perhaps you'd like to read the book.\" 3. He seldom spoke, and he was never impatient ________ her; he was always a kind and friendly father.

4. The sharp surge ________ house price makes it difficult for young people to buy houses, especially in big cities.

5. Though very busy with his work, he does mountain climbing once ________ a while with his friends. 6. This area witnessed a leap in economic growth in the past decade, but now the growth is slowing ________. 7. Since you don't know much about this city, let me accompany you ________ your hotel in case you lose your way.

8. Leaving behind their families when getting ________ the plane departing for America is their most challenging experience.

UNIT 3

response transform focus analyze

1. To make our companies ________ in the market, we have to be more creative and productive.

2. People are beginning to realize that to ________ nature at will is the biggest mistake that man has ever made.

3. It is difficult to conclude what a(n) ________ student does in his spare time because every student has different interests.

4. A month ago I wrote to the store complaining about its bad service, but I haven't gotten a(n) ________ yet. 5. Some of your suggestions have been ________, but others have been turned down as they are not workable. 6. All of a sudden, he lost his interest in engineering, and ________ his attention on learning a foreign language.

7. If a company decreases health benefits for its employees, they should increase salaries to ________ the workers.

8. I failed to pass the exam although I had worked very hard. I should ________ the causes of my failure. 9. When you do yoga, try to ________ your breathing. Don't breathe too fast and make sure you breathe only through your nose.

10. It was difficult to ________ how many people had been wounded in the earthquake. 

detect characterize explosive computerize

modernize comparative representative massive

estimate competitive compensate adopt

typical regulate

summarize machinery scenery specialize

1. New Zealand is famous for its clean beaches, friendly people and magnificent ________.

2. The company decided after a board meeting that the old ________ in the factories be done away with. 3. The key to an effective presentation is to state your points clearly and ________ each of your points at the end of your presentation

4. My favorite store is the one that ________ in hand-made chocolates and lets you sample them.

5. It is sad that when he is alone, he always drinks a(n) ________ amount of alcohol to get himself drunk. 6. To our delight, this new smoke alarm system can effectively ________ very weak signals. 7. We have sent our union ________ to look into the case and see who is responsible.

8. James is famous for skillfully using white and black colors; however, bright colors ________ his early paintings.

9. I made a(n) ________ analysis between the two theories to show their similarities and differences. 10. The project is an important step toward a national health service, and the authorities (当局) are trying hard to ________ the exercise facilities.

11. In recent years, the small city has taken on a new look because of its ________ development.

12. A(n) ________ library system is one that stores all the records of the library on computer. 

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require acquire indispensable referred connectivity

There have been increased demands for higher education to provide students with better courses and more opportunities. To deal with this 1)________ issue, colleges and universities are turning to the Internet for quick 2)________ to its rich educational resources.

Now the Internet has been accepted as the 3)________ technology to many other methods in colleges and universities. Many teachers now routinely 4)________ their teaching materials online. A growing number of schools offer at least some 5)________ courses over the Internet.

There are two different models of making use of the Internet for higher education. The first model 6)________ to improve existing courses by using the Internet. This model provides high-speed Internet 7)________ to all students, faculty, and staff. While this model uses the Internet, it doesn't 8)________ many changes, and it keeps most existing institutional structures unchanged.

A different, more revolutionary model regards the Internet as 9)________ to an important change in higher education, for it is believed that the Internet can 10)________ teacher-centered instruction into student-centered learning. This, as a result, will bring about basic change to our university education. 

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account for at a disadvantage

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1. I ________ a letter of complaint to the manager of the store as soon as I found they had sold me a pair of mismatched shoes.

2. People browse the Internet, read newspapers and watch TV to ________ what is happening in the world. 3. The university has ________ another large laboratory for students to design more complicated robots. 4. I find it very difficult to ________ the fact that two of our best students failed the exam. 5. In the current economy, with unemployment high and competition for jobs fierce, your resume needs to ________ for all the right reasons.

6. She is getting popular since she appeared in a TV interview last month. Her new movie will no doubt ________ her growing fame.

7. The developed countries should ________ in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and provide support for the developing nations to follow.

8. If your spoken English is not very good, then you may be ________ when you are looking for a job. 9. Their success was due ________ to their well-conceived (周密策划的) plan.

10. He has been so occupied with his work these days that he barely has time to ________ his friends. 

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release schedule

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1. While professors are talking about economic theories, businesspeople are more ________ about profits. 2. The police could not prove he had been involved in the crime, so they had to ________ him.

3. Keeping a(n) ________ attitude and remaining confident in your ability to get the job is a way to impress any hiring manager.

4. If the Internet ________ to function, the resulting losses could be measured in tens of billions rather than millions of dollars.

5. WTO entry will ________ a country to learn from the world's best brains and participate directly in international competition at home.

6. There has been a sharp ________ in profits this year, so some companies have dismissed many employees. 7. It is said that the meeting, which is ________ to be held this Friday, will be put off till next month. 8. Discipline is ________ to anyone who wants to be successful; we cannot hope to make any progress if we cannot work in an organized way.

9. I don't object to your trying to make some pocket money while you are at university, but don't ________ your studies.

10. We have recently been developing a device which we believe will ________ great interest among young people. 

1. The car company is making use ________ the mass media to popularize its new model scheduled to be available to the public early next year.

2. Lack of knowledge of the differences between the two cultures may give rise ________ many misunderstandings.

3. He never expected that his best friend would charge him ________ cheating in the final exam. 4. There is a wealth ________ information available online about the research we are undertaking. 5. Exercise is necessary. Regular exercise can make us healthy and keep us ________ getting sick or overweight.

6. When all the lights had been left far behind him, there was nothing ________ darkness on either side of the road.

7. Some people attributed the decline in the number of cinema audience ________ the popularity of the television and the Internet.

8. To me, it's almost impossible to concentrate on work and care ________ a young child at the same time.

UNIT 4

advocate involve confine

respond subsequent distinct intense

fulfill circumstance reconcile

1. Fortunately, the accident didn't ________ many people, for there was little traffic at that hour. 2. She ________ her ambition of becoming a fashion designer after years of hard work.

3. They kept on trying their best to develop their business, but in such ________ market competition, they had no idea if success would come along one day.

4. As music plays an important role in our life, many music teachers and educators ________ taking up a musical instrument at a young age.

5. This rule should be entirely clear in the minds of everyone and should not be misunderstood under any ________.

6. My daughter was shy; she was afraid to ask questions, ________ to questions in class, or talk with other children.

7. I got from him only a letter, which was put on my office desk; ________ to the receipt of this letter I have never heard from him.

8. The duties to provide services for children in need are not ________ to the local social services department.

9. We pray that all nations be ________ and that all people around the world live in peace. 10. He suggested a small but ________ improvement on our former plan; I really appreciate it. 

comparable acceptance attendance assistance

entertain assign engagement

agreeable applicable desirable sustainable

1. If you have difficulty finding a particular book, please ask one of the librarians for ________.

2. My recent experience is so different from your experience several decades ago that they are not ________. 3. Few people knew that the famous writer was largely self-taught through broad reading and ________ at public lectures.

4. They are planning to establish a new department which bases its teaching on the idea of direct ________ with students.

5. His proposal sounds attractive, but unfortunately it is not ________ to the management problems of a small company.

6. The young engineer has been working hard to fulfill the task ________ to him by the director.

7. Our program aims to help high-school graduates to find the best colleges for them and gain ________ to the college of their choice.

8. Good movies not only ________ us, but also help us understand a little more about life.

9. He is delighted to find out that both his father and mother are ________ to his studying abroad. 10. We must take ________ development into consideration when using the rich resources in our country. 11. To do the job of the sales representative for our company, it is ________ that you know something about medicine as well as about the market. 

advocate remarkable intense commitment

require hailed focusing applying

involve showered pushed employing

tragedy

tender fulfillment

In January 2011, Daniel Hernandez saved congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' life in a mass shooting in Tucson. He kept her alive by 1)________ pressure to her wounds and speaking 2)________ words of sympathy until medical people arrived. He was 3)________ as a hero by the public. Although his devotion to public service is 4)________, in his book They Call Me a Hero: A Memoir of My Youth, Hernandez insists that he is not a hero.

Hernandez said that he initially resisted the idea of writing a book about his experience on that day of enormous 5)________. \"I had been 6)________ by a few publishers after the incident,\" he said. \"I thought heroes should be people who make a lifetime 7)________ to helping others.\"

However, Hernandez, now a school board member, had come to realize that he would be interested in writing a book 8)________ on his public service.\" As a young official, I've faced some big challenges, and I want young people to know that they need to face challenges and 9)________ themselves in their communities.\"

When asked if he had any plan with a second book, Hernandez said his major purpose at present was to continue to serve his community and pursue his passion as a(n) 10)________ for education. \"But I'm not going to say no,\" he said. 

reserve for shield from call on sum up

relate to in need

be caught up in / get caught up in

in sb.'s words / in the words of sb. count on make sense of

1. She held her hand above her eyes to 1)________ them 2)________ the sun so that she could see more clearly the man in front of her.

2. The boy studied the signs for over an hour, but still could not 3)________ them, so he turned to his teacher for help.

3. They 4)________ the developed countries to commit more money to protecting the environment. 4. We will continue to care for those 5)________ and work to establish a society that is generous and prosperous.

5. Many people 6)________ careers and raising kids so that they forget that their marriages also need to be taken good care of.

6. My most favorite program is the one that deals with scientific subjects that ordinary people can 7)________.

7. Finally, I would like to 8)________ by saying that it has been a tremendous pleasure to work with you all. 8. He is a person that you can always 9)________ when you need help.

9. Betty loves reading. 10)________, \"Reading is the most wonderful thing in the world.\"

10. This restaurant is very popular because it has some separate, smaller rooms 11)________ families with small children.  lean collapse aspiration

reflect abolish ignore

identify slippery betray

heal

1. A heavy flood caused the bridge to ________; now, no one can cross the river without boats.

2. Susan has been crying a lot since her sister died a year ago; it seems that she could never ________ from the heavy loss.

3. It's sometimes considered bad manners to ________ on the table while eating, so please be careful not to do so.

4. After crying for some time, she looked at her face ________ in the mirror, only to find she was such a sad and plain-looking girl.

5. I had to hold tightly the handrails (扶手) along the hall to keep myself from losing my balance on the ________ floor.

6. The man phoned the police and later went to the police station to look at photos to ________ the robbers. 7. The imperial examination system, which started in the Sui Dynasty, was ________ in 1905.

8. Many smokers choose to ________ the fact that smoking is harmful to health and refuse to stop smoking. 9. He no longer had a(n) ________ for further education because he thought the costs were too high. 10. Although she often seemed quite cold and strict, her smiling eyes ________ her true nature. 

let go of break through hold on pull over beat sb. to it

fill up with be grateful for lean on turn off

bring sth. to a halt

1. Almost everybody needs someone to 1)________ in times of trouble. That's why we value friendship so much. 2. The taxi driver had to 2)________ to the side of the road when a policeman began to follow him for speeding.

3. The general manager 3)________ the generous support that has led to this successful result. 4. The ditches (沟) were 4)________ mud and garbage again after the pouring rain.

5. When the match was over, the football fans 5)________ the barriers and rushed onto the football field. 6. Seeing a child running across the street, the driver slammed on the brakes and 6)________ his car 7)________ just in time to avoid an accident.

7. The key is to do your work with a certain skill and hold fast without 8)________ your target. 8. The blind old woman 9)________ to the little girl's hand tightly when they crossed the street.

9. I was not keen on the stage play at all, so I just 10)________ and started to exchange text messages with my friends.

10. They wanted to make the popular science fiction into a film, but another studio 11)________.

UNIT 5

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react furnish distinction contract

apparent magnificent

substantial annual amateur assemble

1. The ________ conference which I attend every year is going to be held in London in January next year. 2. According to the terms of your ________, you must give three months' notice if you intend to leave this company.

3. We were honored that so many people of ________ and talent were present to discuss the issues.

4. The local government has been providing ________ support to them, without which they couldn't have been so successful.

5. The secret agent promised that the information he ________ was obtained from reliable sources. 6. Whether ________ or professional, American football is perhaps the most popular sport in the US. It attracts a total attendance of over 40 million and is watched by many more millions on television each year. 7. Shops try to meet the DIY (do-it-yourself) fashion by offering consumers parts and hardware which they can ________ at home.

8. I wonder how she will ________ to the news if I tell her she is not going to get a raise this year. 9. It was ________ that the professor's lecture failed to impress the students as some of them had left before it was over.

10. We all admitted that the trip was worthwhile after we saw a(n) ________ palace and a fantastic museum. 

developed coined present inherent separate

amateur insurance contests established despite

remarkable independent individual endurance contracts

For several centuries, cricket (板球) has been a very popular sport in England. It has been enjoyed by both professional and 1)________ players. This super-popular game is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players. It can provide you with health benefits like building 2)________, balance, and physical fitness. But for a team sport, cricket also places 3)________ players under unusual pressure because every team player is 4)________ of each other.

Cricket might have started in early 16th-century England. Written records 5)________ evidence of a game known as creag being played by Prince Edward at Newenden, Kent in 1301; and it is possible, 6)________ no hard evidence, that this was a form of cricket. By the end of the 18th century, cricket had 7)________ into a national sport of England. The growth of the British Empire led to cricket being played abroad and by the mid-19th century the first international 8)________ were held. Cricket has had a(n) 9)________ impact on popular culture in England. It has had an influence on the vocabulary of the English language, with such phrases as that's not cricket 10)________ to describe unfair behavior in general. 

have no intention of doing sth. leave behind

might as well / might just as well in attendance to this day

regardless of give away fall ill pass away up to

1. I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister ________ after having fought against cancer for three years. 2. The Chinese swimmer was ________ at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle final, but she didn't

give up and finally took the lead.

3. The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not ________ his money for the public good. 4. They ________ letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present contract expires.

5. ________ seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly add to the employment pressure in the job market.

6. If he is determined to do something, he will do it ________ what other people will say. 7. The movie was a complete waste of time. I ________ have stayed at home.

8. The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to spend too much money when they ________

9. Thousands of people were ________ at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.

10. They got to know each other in their 20s and ________ they are still in close touch with each other. 

adapt demanding underline humble

mutual considerable

accomplish critical overcome emphasize

1. The work of the sales team was absolutely ________ to the success of the new toy company. 2. The general fought many hard battles and won countless medals, but he remains ________. 3. Our English teacher always asked us to ________ new words and phrases in the text.

4. I think it is great that you have found someone with whom you can share ________ understanding and love. 5. They promised to make every effort to ________ the task in time. I think we should trust them. 6. When you go to a new country, you need to ________ to the new manners and customs.

7. At the meeting, he ________ three important elements, namely, trade, human resources, and capital investment.

8. When children ________ difficulties on their own, they develop new skills and a strong belief in their abilities.

9. A friend of mine has decided to give up his well-paid job because the position is too ________ and he has no time for his family.

10. It takes a(n) ________ amount of time and energy to achieve proficiency (精通) in a foreign language. 

1. Don't blame the children ________ their bad manners. It's their parents who are to blame because they should have taught them to behave properly.

2. This course requires students to read widely in literature, and it places emphasis ________ women's literature.

3. The aim of the program is to provide students with the basic skills of the profession and an ability to adapt ________ new circumstances.

4. Many young women are so keen to keep themselves ________ shape that they take the diet to extremes. 5. The expenses and planning involved in travel canceled ________ the possible pleasure she would have. 6. The discussions are intended to pave the way ________ official agreements between the two countries. 7. This booklet gives you guidance on how to deal ________ problems in the workplace. 8. Jerry loves his mother, but sometimes he feels she is a little bit too harsh ________ him

9. If you are lacking ________ confidence, ask yourself what most frightens you and find ways to overcome it. 10. Online shopping has been growing ________ an increasing rate these years.

UNIT 6

controversial assess resolve decrease

1. Studies ________ that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more than other children.

2. They are such a(n) ________ family – they must have been shocked when their son dyed (染) his hair pink. 3. Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to ________ students' ability. 4. Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved further away from the living areas in order to ________ the damage

5. Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not ________ the fact that it is still a major problem. 6. Mr. Smith is not doing well; the doctor told us that several colds ________ his health.

7. The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try to reach a(n)________.

8. Darwin's theory of evolution remains ________ partly because it challenges the religious belief that God created man.

9. It was reported the president had ________ to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant destroying his chances of re-election.

10. I had to ________ one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail. 

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flexible security simplicity prosperity

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1. You can often come up with a(n) ________ to a problem by looking at it from a different angle or thinking about it in another way.

2. These days we are so accustomed to instant communication that it is hard to imagine the excitement when cables (电缆) were used for the ________ of telegraph messages in the19th century.

3. A country's future ________ depends, to a degree, upon the quality of education of its people. 4. I understood that my primary goal had to be the ________ of a new bond between the students and me. 5. Some schools offer teachers ________ working hours, recognizing their need to balance work and private life.

6. He was ________ with his business matters and didn't have time to think about a holiday.

7. When he was young, he used to copy the style of a famous artist, so there was little ________ in his early works.

8. Due to increased ________, the past decade saw great economic growth in China. 9. For the purpose of ________, we labeled each sample with a number.

10. My husband did not like traveling, so it took me a great deal of ________ to make him go on a trip to Africa with me.

11. In many cultures, eggs are an obvious symbol of new life, and the newborn chicks are a lovely ________ of new growth.

12. Every time you respond to your baby's cries with comfort and love, you're showing to him that his world is safe. This helps him develop a strong sense of ________. 

opportunity schedules decrease generate committing contrasting

consistent flexible circumstances

withdraw decline interfering burning compromising reliable

Nowadays college education cost is rising sharply. More and more college students have to work in order to 1)________ income to support themselves. But how can you prevent working from 2)________ with your study?

Firstly, plan your class and work 3)________ as far ahead as possible. Arrange your classes in a way so that you have one or two days for work.

Secondly, use time well instead of 4)________ the midnight oil. Studying late until midnight may make you tired and take a(n) 5)________ toll on your health. Use those 10 minutes waiting for the bus to read a few more pages. If your job has a lot of downtime (自由支配时间), use the 6)________ to do school assignments. Never try to cut corners by copying assignments from other students.

Thirdly, set a goal for your academic performance. You'll probably have to 7)________ your work hours, or even, if possible and necessary, 8)________ from the workforce to be successful in study. After all, it is not a good idea to risk 9)________ your student career with part-time jobs.

Fourthly, inform all your professors, teaching assistants and employers about your situation so that they can be 10)________ as well. Winning their support is the best way to keep them on your side. 

interfere with be accustomed to contribute to cut back on hold on to

take a toll on in other words drop out in turn at risk (of)

1. The new government has committed to ________ emissions of greenhouse gases.

2. My parents do not object to my taking part-time jobs, but they remind me not to let them ________ my school work.

3. Anger, worry, disappointment, these negative emotions ________ your heart, brain and body. 4. If a person adopts an unhealthy lifestyle, he will surely be ________ developing diseases.

5. Most people were ready to give up on him when he ________ of school, but later he returned and earned his degree.

6. Drinking too much can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which ________ can lead to heart attack or stroke.

7. Low-cost airlines are emerging all over Asia; this will ________ the development of the world's air-travel market as a whole.

8. When you move to a new country, you may find the food there strange and you may miss the familiar smells of the food you ________ in your own country.

9. Although he kept trying and failing, I always ________ the belief that he would succeed one day.

10. The tax only affects people with an annual income over $200,000 – ________, it will only affect the very rich. 

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1. The program aims to meet the needs of different students. It provides courses for both beginners and ________ students.

2. The shock was ________ when she was found out to have a tumor, and even more so when doctors suggested that it was life-threatening

3. He denies the university's ________ that he cheated in two tests through having knowledge of the questions in advance.

4. You'd have to ________ the unbearable pain while the doctors are on their way to your help. 5. To ________ stress, she turned to painting, an activity she has loved since childhood. 6. All roadwork during rush hours should be stopped to ________ the smooth flow of traffic.

7. In selecting applicants for jobs, they give preference to those who have worked in the ________ field for no less than two years.

8. Having studied your report carefully, I am ________ that your solution is much better than mine.

9. When giving a lecture, Frank often prepared some pictures to ________ how a situation mentioned in the text took place.

10. A report released last week by the United Nations shows that the unemployment rate in this country has ________ from about 3% to 6.5%. 

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1. 1)________ the depressing economic forecasts, business people are all confident about the future. 2. More than 200 fans were waiting at the airport late in the evening in the hope that they would 2)________ their favorite pop singer.

3. In our country, nurses in hospitals are mostly female while male nurses 3)________.

4. Many people like shopping online because it 4)________ them 5)________ the trouble of driving to the shops and finding parking places

5. Advertising isn't just 6)________ supplying information to consumers, but a business that seeks to use the most advanced techniques to influence society.

6. 7)________ those who are attending university at an older age, to study hard will be their priority rather than anything else.

7. She 8)________ her sister's beauty all the time, so it is hard for the sisters to get along.

8. When I 9)________, I see how easy, comfortable, and pleasant my life was, and I took it all for granted!