1、Unit1audio boundary cup (v.) decade directlyfocus overtake species subtle tone1. The essayists language expresses rich and subtle meanings. 2. The stockbrokers were overtaken by the sharp drop in the stock market last Tuesday. 3. Biologists have estimated that there are around one million animal and
2、 plant species living and growing in the rainforests.4. In the United States the cost of living has been steadily rising in the past few decades5. The quickly growing company has ambitious plans to expand beyond nation boundarie6. That computer store is having a sale of audio software; lets go and h
3、ave a look.7. To be safe, you may put on your dark glasses to avoid the sun shining into directly your eyes.8. When the kitchen is finished, Im going to focus my attention on the garden shed.9. In a serious tone of voice, the doctor warned him to keep off sugar.10. She Cupped her hands around the mu
4、g of hot coffee to warm them.1. I didnt expect you to be so efficient at that rate; the task will be finished ahead of schedule. 2. For the sake of safety, you must keep all medicines away from children.3. When we come to know these new employees better, we will assign more suitable tasks to each of
5、 them.4. This evening dress is rather expensive since it is made by hand5. In the World Cup, England tried to beat its long-term rival Argentina and qualify from the “Group of Death” and vice versaUnit2Model: Einsteins theories of relatively contributed much to the development of science. (relativit
6、y)1. The spokesman was merely given a condense version of the document, so he didnt know much about the details. (condensed)2. Stouts curious in science was sparked by the fascinating stories about Nobel Prize winners. (curiosity)3. When there is too much smoke in the room, the devise would automati
7、cally turn on the alarming system. (device)4. Anyone without patience and persistent is unlikely to make a good researcher. (persistence)5. There is convinced evidence that stress is partly responsible for his failing health. (convincing)pparent convince curiosity detail fundamentalpatience respond
8、spark stir ultimate1. The theories of relativity have made fundamental changes in our views of the universe. 2.That is our ultimate proposal, and no other changes will be considered.3. he forest ire was found to have been sparked by a cigarette end.4. The speaker had apparently noticed that his topi
9、c wasnt popular with the audience, so he quickly ended his speech.5. Ive no patience with people who are always complaining of their misfortune. 6. I have never imagined that I would be the object of such curiosity.7. The doctors tried to convince her that she didnt need to feel depressed about her
10、health.8. The police asked him to describe the accident in ever detail y9. The quality guarantee and good after-sale services will certainly meet with positive responses from the consumers. 10. The story of Harry Potter (has) stirred the imagination of children throughout the world.1. The scoundrel
11、has fooled a lot of people into believing hes a rich man.2. Isnt this straw hat beautiful? My wife came upon it on her business trip to China last year.3. A group of bystanders was invited to join in the game.4. Scientists will have to come up with new technologies to improve the worlds food and fue
12、l supplies.5. The news of the Presidents warlike speech yesterday pushed the stock market to a sharp rise of up to 120 points.Unit3attain attractive brand campaign importmanufacture market modest precise sponsor1. I dont think that the amount of studying you did in high school would be sufficient fo
13、r you to attain good marks in university.2. Because of the impact of poor sales in other Asian countries, there has been a modest decrease in houses sale in China this year.3. Some young people find computer games so attractive that they can hardly pull themselves away to tend to other matters.4. Th
14、e victim was able to give a precise description of the drunken driver, which was rather helpful to the police.5. Some non-governmental organizations are planning a public campaign to awaken people to the problem of noise pollution.6. The cost of producing a tube of toothpaste is about 3 yuan, so we
15、will market it at 5.50 yuan to ensure our profits.7. Mike is now the director of a factory which manufactures canned food.8. Plenty of football and basketball clubs are eager to sponsor young athletes if they show great promise.9. The sweaters are made of wool imported from Australia.10. According t
16、o a recent survey, youths are beginning to have a lot of influence on the products and brands their parents choose.1. She wants to drop out of college and become a singer, but her parents frown very much on her intention.2. Many great men have risen from poverty; for instance, Lincoln and Edison.3.
17、The number of families with both parents taking full-time jobs is growing; as a result, children are doing more of the housework. 4. I can use a computer; but when it comes to hardware, I know almost nothing at all. 5. It is expected that all the countries under the WTO umbrella should trade on equa
18、l terms.Unit4combat controversy excessive instinct irrationalprohibition reckless regulation stir string1. A hacker attacked an e-commerce marketplace site. This is the latest in a string of online break-ins in which credit card numbers were stolen.2. The coming of IBMs CEO caused a stir of exciteme
19、nt on the campus.3. Browns comments on the project caused unexpected controversy4. To combat poverty in the city, millions of dollars have been spent on training the unemployed workers. 5. You will be overweight if you consume excessive amounts of fat.6. The effective implementation of environmental
20、 laws and regulations is the responsibility of the local government.7. Trust your instincts and do what you think is right.8. After 20 hours of non-stop partying, scores of the bravest or most reckless men will risk their lives in a three-minute dash from six fighting bulls.9. The prohibition on str
21、eet begging will be in force next month.10. The court gave the heavy sentence, in response not to the facts of the case but to the irrational public fear.1. With no paper qualifications to his name , he failed to get a decent job.2. This high dosage of Vitamin C is an excellent way of helping to kee
22、p at bay nasty colds and viruses.3. We have exchanged views on everything under the sun4. Taiwans PC makers were said to have jumped the gun by launching a new series of mini laptops. 5. Hundreds of fans lined up to get the signature of their favorite singer, but she didnt show up.Unit5assume commit
23、 confuse hint misleadpeculiar puzzle qualify retreat vague1. Being the son of a professor does not qualify him for the scholarship consideration.2. The police suspect that it was John who (had) committed the murder.3. So far, the new manager has given little hint that he wont be any different from t
24、he former one.4. From all the indications, it is safe to assume that the prices of cars will go down by large margins.5. Some of his instructions are outdated and others are too vague to be understood.6. The local dialect sounds a little peculiar to the people from the north.7. The failure of the mo
25、vie hastened her decision to retreat from the glamorous screen and spend more time with her family.8. The womans headache puzzled the doctor; he couldnt find the cause.9. The state has laws that protect consumers against fraud or misleading sales practices.10. He tried to explain the complicated the
26、ory to me, but I got even more confused by the technical terms in his explanation.1. The local governments decision to reduce unemployment benefits enraged the workers who were laid off and they resorted to violent protest.2. Whats the point of racking your/ones brains for months over something that
27、 a good teacher could have explained in minutes?3. The boy admires his father and hangs on his every word.4. The manager pulled the pencil and pad from his shirt pocket and jotted down every word the customer said.5. At present, the whole world seems to be at a loss about how to cope with economic g
28、lobalization.Unit6approach core counterpart economy efficientexception invite relief punctually vague1. The mayor is scheduled to meet his American counterpart during his 7-day visit to San Francisco.2. Mr. Wilson is quite satisfied with his new secretary because shes much more efficient than the fo
29、rmer one.3. I felt great relief when I heard I had passed the examination.4. The regulations are so vague that they lead to misinterpretation. 5. Chinese and mathematics have always been the core subjects in primary and secondary schools in China.6.You are expected to get to the interview punctually
30、 or a few minutes early.7.Getting tired of her partners all-talk-no-action approach , she decided to take the action all by herself.8.For the purpose of economy , Mary decided to take lunch box to work every day.9.You could not be exempted from the punishment because there can be no exception to the
31、 rule.10.Strife at home would invite dangers from abroad.1.We hope the special loan from the bank will pull our company through the crisis.2.It is believed that the car the police found at the parking lot of the airport terminal belongs to the gunman.3.He founded the company five years ago and has b
32、een managing the business ever since4.The five candidates will speak in turn to introduce themselves to the voters.5.At the wedding party, guests milled about with cocktails in hand, talking and laughing.Unit7confusion creep curl deepen exposenightmare pulse somewhat throb utter1. As I came to know
33、more about classical music, my love for it deepened2. The soldiers in the open field were exposed to the enemys gunfire and many of them got killed or wounded.3. I saw a little girl curled up comfortably in an armchair reading a childrens magazine.4. The long climb up the hill made our heart throb 5
34、. For many years, the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York will remain a nightmare for the American people.6. Dont bother about him. What he has said is utter nonsense.7. The explosion at the crowded market place caused great confusion in the small town.8. The doctor felt the pa
35、tients pulse on her wrist and then took her temperature.9. After the intensive training, they became somewhat more confident than they used to be.10. The sight of the rats running about in the house made my flesh creep1. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison, and on top of that, all his property was
36、 confiscated.2. The chairman talked and talked, and it seemed as if the meeting would never end.3. Drugs and alcohol have put this young man in a state of utter physical ruin.4. As a leading producer of spare parts for airplanes, our company is a long way ahead of other companies.5. The bank robber
37、has been sentenced to a ten-year imprisonment. If only he had known the consequence before he committed the robbery.Unit8bewilder comfortable confine daze driftinnocent linger overwhelm terrify venture1On arriving at the scenic spot, the tourists were warned not to venture on the river in the small
38、boat. 2.Lets go and sit in the middle of the theater so that we can see the screen at a comfortable angle.3.The judges must confine their attention to the facts only, and leave out anything that could be described as hearsay.4.Roy complained to the doctor that he had been in a dazed condition recent
39、ly.5.Owen and Nancy had been happily married for 2 years before they gradually drifted apart until they separated.6.Mikes eyes lingered on the digital camera, a new model with all sorts of frills.7.When Bonny stepped into his house and saw it was in a mess, a bewildered expression appeared on his fa
40、ce.8.Pompeii was overwhelmed by dust and ashes from the volcano eruption.9.A lot of innocent people lost their lives during the border conflict.10.The thought of lying terrified her so much that she decided to give up the trip to Europe.1.As my house is the only one by the road built with red bricks
41、, it sticks out and you cant miss it.2.In those days even bicycles were very dear and hard to come by , and coupons were issued for them.3.The yearly campaign to raise funds for the Red Cross is under way .4.The soldiers were going from one ruined house to another in search of survivors of the earthquake.5.Many international students suffer from “culture shock” after they arrive in a foreign country; it usually takes them about three months to adjust to the new life.
