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Unit1;Unit2;Unit3;Unit4;Unit5 Unit6;Unit7;Unit8;Unit9;Unit10

UNIT 1

Passage A:

Vocabulary Task 1

charge convention efficient obtain competent assessing fulfill conducting consequently significance restless surroundings elbowed budgeted acute Vocabulary Task 2 behind

at in out to to in with but for at of under Banked Cloze

1) appropriate 2) rituals 3) convention 4) leisurely 5) abrupt 6)

assessed 7) perception 8) means 9) dilemma 10) interaction Cloze

more often when further the least of how nothing but whereas conduct Just how many when offending

impolite interactions increasingly give back Translation Task 1

She wouldn't take a drink, much less would she stay for dinner.

He thought I was lying to him, whereas I was telling the truth.

How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?

The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.

Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.

We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on. Translation Task 2

我认为他不会抢劫，更不用说暴力抢劫了。

男工平均工资每小时10美元，而女工才每小时7美元。 自然界的平衡一旦遭到破坏，就会带来很多不可预知的影响。

期中考试迫在眉睫，你最好多花点时间看书。 有趣的是，消费者发现越来越难以辨别某些品牌的原产国，其部分原因来自于全球化带来的影响，部分原因是由于产地的变化。

最近一次调查表明，妇女占总劳动力的40%。 Passage B Reading Skills

Studying in a different country is a new experience, but there are also some challenges.

The first stage of culture-shock adjustment is \"the honeymoon\".

The second stage of culture shock, \"the hostility stage\ occurs.

At this point, some defense mechanisms are devised to protect

yourself against the effects of culture shock. The third stage of culture shock adjustment, \"recovery\

Comprehension Task D A C D A C B B

Vocabulary Task 1 utilize/utilise reject considerable temporary acceptable recognition alleviate

appreciate furthermore interact distressed hostility

favorable/favourable marvelous

Vocabulary Task 2 interact with gone through deal with recovered from adjusting to familiar to In spite of were tired of prevented from came to

Resources: Further Reading 1 N Y NG Y

Y N N

your own group culture and history rural region

Further Reading 2 Y N N Y NG N Y

genuine core values reality and be adult clear conscience

UNIT 2

Passage A: Vocabulary Task promising amusing lowered persisted rank swear

unfair presence frowning approximately outburst indifferent fussing tropical

Vocabulary Task 2 on upon on in by to in of on out into of at out on

Banked Cloze

1) rejected 2) involved 3) commitment 4) exemplify 5) appreciate 6)

perfect 7) claiming 8) hostile 9) encouraged 10) remarked Cloze

coaching had it not been for make it thinking promising sessions swear indifferent earn passion persist despite gaining beat used to

Translation Task 1

Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family, she is never babied by her parents.

Mike didn't come to the party last night, nor did he call me to give an explanation.

The person sitting next to him did publish some novels, but he is by no means a great writer.

He has no interest in football and is indifferent to who wins or loses.

The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence.

This is the first time that he has made a speech in the presence of so large an audience.

Translation Task 2

尽管那项计划一开始就证明是不切实际的，但是他们还是坚持要实施。

我无法说服他接受这项计划，也无法使他认识到这项计划的重要性。

你是怎么把那么多东西塞进这个小行李箱的？ 别人对他怎么看，他全不在意。 我能否指出你犯了个小错误？

他母亲让他开车慢一点儿，但是他从不把她的话放在心上。 Passage B: Reading Skills D A A C B

Comprehension Task D B C D A C A B

Vocabulary Task 1 sake Q sacrificed crack pursuing explosive overcome indicated opponents stripped denied amazing condemned suspicion rumor

Vocabulary Task 2

Natasha made herself stand out in the group interview by acting as the leader in her group.

To be successful, you need a careful plan, good luck, help at the right time, and above all, hard work.

They are not doing this to gain recognition or money; they are doing this for the sake of society.

It was actually what he said rather than what he did that made me sad.

Once my mother sets her mind on something, it will be very hard to stop her.

Years of research had set the stage for their success in their field.

Local people are used to the phenomenon, so they are not surprised at all.

Today at this meeting we are going to focus on the question of air pollution.

He never expected that his best friend would charge him with cheating in the exam.

His parents were so strict with him in his studies that he had little time to participate in any activities outside of class.

I was interested to see the elephants stripping trees of leaves with their long trunks.

I had told you again and again to find a more suitable person for this position, but you simply wouldn't hear of it. A trained dog can act as a guide to a blind person.

Resources: Further Reading 1 NG Y

Y N Y N N Q

the city council at each other's throat Q deliver leaflets

Further Reading 2 N Y Y Y N N NG

deprive him of capital offence

reply upon themselves for

UNIT 3

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 mutual illusion

canceled overlooked proceeded resolve prejudice compromise confirm subsequently hesitate

harbored/harboured quote suspect

Vocabulary Task 2

have nothing to do with taking care of met with on the surface work out

incompatible with ups and downs learned of indication of all along

compromise between For a time supportive of

Banked Cloze

1) protests 2) hostile 3) attend 4) conclude 5) appropriate 6)

reservations 7) overcome 8) defy 9) realistic 10) amazing Cloze

nothing suspect through bother above all doubt applaud spend complaining than care mutual realistic illusion divorce

Translation Task 1

You are never too experienced to learn new techniques.

There remains one problem, namely, who should be sent to head the research there.

Their relationship did meet with some difficulty at the beginning because of cultural differences. Though he has had ups and downs, I believed all along that he would succeed someday.

I have some reservations about the truth of your claim.

She isn't particularly tall, but her slim figure gives an illusion of height.

Translation Task 2

应尽早告知年轻人：必须认真对待法律。

他现在面临一个重要决定，这个决定可能会影响他的整个前程。

即使在情况最糟糕的时候，你也必须保持镇静和信心。 人际关系的成功与否与双方相处是否融洽以及交流是否通畅有很大关系。

他受到袭击，身受重伤，随后不治而亡。 他的举止至少在表面上像个正常人。

Passage B: Reading Skills A A B A B

B B A B A

Comprehension Task C A D C B B A D

Vocabulary Task 1 arrange criticism innocent

criticizing/criticising miserable modest compelled somehow anticipate brilliant

ingredient dialect bubbled diplomatic

Vocabulary Task 2 on

1) from 2) to off with away about over On Concerning to

Resources: Further Reading 1 N N N Y Y Y NG

their leader and commander of a hawk endless warfare

Further Reading 2 Y N Y Y N N NG

get a large fortune mysterious race none other than

UNIT 4

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 forbid identical objection warmth volunteers overseas

declined resisted fancy

decrease/decline vanish connection departure aboard compresses

Vocabulary Task 2 without fail volunteer for Q as long as right away more than

1) am thankful 2) for wrote back forbidden from vanished into was free to Banked Cloze

1) created 2) defy 3) connections 4) affect 5) separated 6) intense

7) nourishes 8) uncertainty 9) demands 10) committed

Cloze ever physical overlook on But care for what at risk disasters alleviate that beyond sacrifice risk but rather

Translation Task 1

It is a great pleasure to meet friends from afar. It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white as long as it catches mice.

You must let me have the money back without fail by ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

Allow me to take part in this project: I am more than a little interested in it.

Everyone knows that he is special: He is free to come and go as he pleases.

Watching the unhappy look on her face, I felt as though she wished to say something to me.

Translation Task 2

现如今，仅仅受过中等教育的人要想找份好工作越来越难了。

留得青山在，不怕没柴烧。

如果你对所购物品不满意，我们将很乐意退款。 我们对这块伟大的美丽的土地心怀感激之情，多年来它迎接了众多的人来这里的海滩游览。 让老师吃惊的是，没人自愿当班长。

那条狗忠心耿耿地继续在火车站等待主人，直到两年后死去。

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Passage B: Reading Skills

I am almost dead.

I am moving across the landscape.

I have achieved a modest amount of prosperity. A friend convinces me to go on a blind date with a lady friend of his.

Roma gets a faraway look in her eyes.

Comprehension Task D

A C A B B C A

Vocabulary Task 1 insurance descended precision trace stain specify accustomed embraced knelt prosperity whip scenery products

Vocabulary Task 2

The Rockefeller family achieved a huge amount of prosperity in the oil business.

What all workers have in common is expecting better working conditions.

You don't know what his feelings will be, as they change from day to day.

This is generally a warm place, but we do get freezing weather on occasion.

Every year at Christmas drunk driving takes its toll on the joyful atmosphere.

Many people still cling to the hope that one day there will be peace

between the two countries.

He was so angry that he lost control.

The climate in Alaska is a far cry from that of Florida. How on earth did she manage to pass the test? His career as a teacher came to an end when he broke his leg, but he continued to write textbooks for students.

Further Reading 1 Y N Y Y N NG N

drowning and damage to property underdeveloped countries Q The spread of contagious diseases

Further Reading 2 Y

Y NG N N N Y

clearly defined developing countries zoo conservation programs

UNIT 5

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 hardened shelter slim weaken Literally noticeable bunch drag grateful hooked largely swallowed poisonous

package

Vocabulary Task 2 leaned on close at hand die of are starved of coupled with

1) is directed 2) at 1) are 2) dressed in grateful to struggling to a bunch of pick up coupled with struggling to died of Banked Cloze

5) bunch 1) ceased 6) forbid 2) noticeable 7)

objections 8) identical Cloze

cease

3) rebelled 4) skipped 9) solution 10) behavior patience deaf hardly got used to ignored positive upsets mind intentions alternatives noticeable increasingly even if applying

Translation Task 1

He spoke confidently, which impressed me most. My father is so forgetful that he is always looking for his keys.

I'm very grateful to you for all the help you have given me.

The bad light, coupled with the wet ground, made driving very difficult.

Being starved of funds, they had to cancel their plan to start a business.

They always lean on us whenever they are in trouble.

Translation Task 2

飞机可能会晚点几个小时，要是那样，我们等着就没有什么意义了。

乔治常常说谎，因此当他说他考试得了高分时没人相信他。

除了附近位于十字路口的那家小工厂，一切都静悄悄的。

缺少睡眠的人会感到很难集中心思干活。 我安排人去机场接克拉克先生，然后带他去宾馆。 一到达山顶，游客们都高兴地大叫起来。

Passage B: Reading Skills

giving them many material possessions change continually and frequently a sudden, uncontrollable feeling of regret

makes (the parent-child relationship) go wrong; taking (some of the happiness and mutual respect) away from (parents and their children)

start a new course of improved behavior

Comprehension Task A C D D

A B B C

Vocabulary Task 1 assigned compensate prompt manner tendency undermined submit inferred fluctuates responded definite sensitive improvements barely harmful

Vocabulary Task 2

Jean wrote the speaker's address down in her notebook for fear that she might forget it.

Passengers must show their tickets on demand. Officials are bound to investigate any possible corruption.

I took it for granted that you would come with us, so I bought you a ticket.

She has been selfish all the time, but she has

promised to turn over a new leaf and become more loving toward others.

People in this region have pined for a peaceful life since the religious war broke out three decades ago. Poor health had made it difficult for Jim to hold down a job for more than a year.

Betty gets very depressed at times because of the pressure of her work.

The boys at my school used to make fun of me because I have a flat nose.

Jenny kept begging me for a new bicycle, and I finally gave in.Exercises on Web course only:

As he attempted to get off the train,he seemed to lose strength,and half fell to the ground.

It seems logical to suppose that wilder and wilder swings must in the end get out of control. :

Dunne was murdered, along with three guards. The hotels were packed with tourists.

Resources: Further Reading 1 Y N Y N NG Y N

their host

send someone gifts in black

Further Reading 2 Y Y NG N Y N Y the truth plain speaking our shortcomings

UNIT 6

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 confessed reserve professional impressive latter

convey qualify refined substitute approval label despair prominent awarded characteristic applications

Vocabulary Task 2

1) fill out 2) fill in

1) feel comfortable with 2) feel comfortable about 1) attach first importance to 2) 非常重视；把……放在第一位

1) turned down 2) rejected/refused 1) came to/came up to 2) moved toward 1) pressing me for 2) try in a determined way to get something

1) free from/free of 2) not influenced by 1) stuck with 2) 不得不接待；被迫接待

1) for better or worse 2) whether the result is good or bad

1) took charge of 2) took responsibility for 1) guilty of 2) having committed some crime

1) ill at ease 2) uncomfortable; not relaxed 1) project... on/project... upon 2) imagine someone else is having the same feelings as you 1) convey to 2) make it known to

Banked Cloze

labeled 1) characteristic 5) contrast 6) 2) confuse

3) assigned 4) realized embarrassing 10) ceased 7) compensate 8) conversely Cloze

entirely recognize rather than choose to claim more likely convey on declined more than embarrassed identical Similarly how

9) as

Translation Task 1

(Just) as a machine needs regular running, so does the body need regular exercise.

He learned to play the piano while studying in the United States.

To our disappointment, he turned down our invitation.

The reality is that, for better or worse, the world has changed with the advance of new technologies.

Most of the female students in my class appear to be ill at ease when (they are) required to answer questions. The local government took charge of the security for the sports meeting.

Translation Task 2

足球之于意大利人，就像乒乓球之于中国人。 教师没急着要班里同学现在作决定，而是要他们仔细考虑后再下决心。

我不知道那是什么饮料，我喝了那么多；结果那些小伙子只能送我回家，因为我有点醉了。 在中国北方，三月份往往多风。

尽管如此，已经同意总支出增加6.2%。

信息被定义为通过陈述事实向大脑传达的知识，它可以有多种形式。

Passage B: Reading Skills

The writer wants to describe a sociological exercise that might seem to validate a standard criticism of sociological research. (Para. 1)

During spring break from a local college, my friend and I went downtown to shop. (Para. 2)

The aim was to look like street people and to

observe what difference that made in the way other people responded to them—whether the appearance of poverty would invite prejudice on them. (Para. 3)

They went into the bargain store of a local charity where they politely asked access to a bathroom. (Para. 4) People judge by appearances.

Comprehension Task B B A A B A A B

Vocabulary Task 1 tidy prevail emotional

imitating discourage bargain wander superficial concealed accompanies inherent exclusive internalized mild validate

Vocabulary Task 2 turned out is not really up to went to great lengths acting out spoke of Judging by out of character took sides blow his cover more or less turned to out of bounds tune out

apart from Resources: Further Reading 1 N N Y N NG N Y

the mass production the cocoa press 1765

Further Reading 2 N Y N Y Y N NG still poor by all regions in Asia

UNIT 7

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 react tense recommended destructive perceive emphasis stirred priority attributed stimulate viewpoint Excess financial independently troublesome

Vocabulary Task 2 blow his top Among other things take charge of put emphasis on is attributed to

from my viewpoint

substituted low-fat oil for butter cut down on

keep your audience in mind out of control

Banked Cloze

1) overwhelmed 2) react 3) complain 4) destructive 5) focus 6)

priority 7) jam 8) warned 9) yell 10) accompanied Cloze

running attribute evaluating inevitable shrinking hopeless argument temper as usual proceeded assumed but instead nearly barely

protection

Translation Task 1

At the meeting they discussed, among other things, the present economic situation.

The more I learned about the nature, the more absorbed I became in its mystery.

The doctor recommends that those stressed people should try something new, interesting and challenging in order to give their negative feelings an outlet.

The teacher gives more homework to the student who has bad grades instead of cutting it down.

By contrast, American parents are more likely to attribute their children's success to natural talent. One of a teacher's priorities is to stimulate students' interests and their creativity.

Translation Task 2

除了其他内容，他的研究还牵涉到发展中国家与艾滋病的斗争。

这些人明白了他们的服务越好，他们就挣得越多。 尽管父亲似乎忧虑不安，但苏珊感觉不到他在表情或行动上有什么变化。

能获得多少经济资助已成为学生选择上哪所学校的更重要的因素。

她已经减少了外出和买衣服的花费，但她还是没钱开始还债。

控制压力的方法之一是认识到生活中有很多事情是我们无法掌控的。

Passage B: Reading Skills

It is generally about what a workaholic is like. (Title)

No. There's a big distinction between working hard and being a workaholic.\" (Para. 1)

Not necessarily. According to some psychology

counselors, workaholism can be both good and bad for us.\" (Para. 4)

Three. (Para. 6)

We should lead a balanced life. (Para. 10)

Comprehension Task B B A B A B B A

Vocabulary Task 1 constant

ambition consequence evident

summarize/summarise welfare schedule attaining loyal

indispensable hazard modes consumption discharged rational

Vocabulary Task 2

There isn't anything to do other than wait to see what will happen.

Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary.

I wonder who it was that defined man as a rational animal.

Traveling in that country isn't necessarily expensive; you can find reasonably priced hotels and restaurants. Janet tends to get angry if you bother her. I would rather walk there than go by bus.

She was held for twenty days and at times she feared for her life.

He's been burning the midnight oil for a week now, getting ready for finals.

For many people the only possible way to escape from poverty is to move to other countries.

Born in Milan, he dropped out of university to devote himself to music.

Nuclear power is relatively cheap. But on the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.

Mary is suffering from ill health at the moment. Millions of lives are at risk because of the lack of food. The food isn't good, but at least it is cheap.

That's why I never married—Ididn't want to be tied to the kitchen sink.

Resources: Further Reading 1 N N Y N NG Y Y one likes

the most lasting pleasure a capacity

Further Reading 2 N

N Y N NG Y N

closer to the equator middle or eastern 12 to 18 months

UNIT 8

Passage A:

Vocabulary Task 1 render contribution popular institutions enrolled diverse accumulated distinguish puzzling confine wisdom formal preferably

ethnic

Vocabulary Task 2

His past record is certainly something he is proud of. The members of the committee, after a two-hour discussion, finally arrived at a solution.

If we want to arrive there in time, we have to travel by day as well as by night.

I was shocked when I read of his death in a newspaper.

According to the police, the young man was arrested at the scene of the robbery.

There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours searching for information, only to discover the information useless.

It is unnecessary to worry a lot. In fact, things will get better in the long run.

My smile was meant to show interest in this trip, but Carla was far too intelligent to believe it showed anything of the sort.

The number of students who want to be enrolled in engineering courses is way up.

The little girl is so fond of her dog that she gives it a piece of chocolate every day. Banked Cloze

1) welfare 2) indispensable 3) distinguish 4) render 5) performance

6) evident 7) puzzles 8) rational 9) civilization 10) summary

Cloze

puzzles perspective incredible fearful confined rewarding advantage But occupations exist create career bound ensure robbing currently worry challenge in effect instead

Translation Task 1

Little did she know that this picture would one day be worth more than a million dollars.

While I understand what you say, I don't agree with you on the issue.

I think the police are meant to protect people.

I went to see him yesterday, only to find that he had gone abroad several days before.

At the weekly meeting, everyone must confine their remarks to the subject.

If only I hadn't said those silly words! I was too young then to distinguish right from wrong.

Translation Task 2

五年前我几乎不会想到今天我会与这么多来自世界各地的学生坐在一起学习英语。

虽然这个职位给你带来荣耀和权力，但是它也赋予你巨大的责任。

从长远来看，粮食生产和人口增长之间的竞争难以轻易解决。

有时我们发现，自己爬上了成功的阶梯，却发现阶梯靠在错误的墙壁上。（即：我们爬上去了，却发现不是自己真正追求的东西。）

新计划的目的是让年轻人快速走上管理岗位。 这个年轻人志向高远，非常希望能有所成就，让父母为他骄傲。

Reading SkillsName

From the title of the text we can see that this article is about what young people can expect in the future. They are mostly dates, years and statistics. There are several quotes, either direct or indirect, in the text. One quote is from Alfred North Whitehead, and

other quotes are mostly from people in the different surveys.

The language of this article is mostly formal. It contains some technical terms.

This article is mainly informational. It contains some features typical of a piece of informational writing: many dates and statistics, some quotes, formal language, and simple and straightforward sentence structures.

Passage B:

Comprehension Task A B A B A B B B

Vocabulary Task 1 eliminate displayed implicit proportion motivated prospect constructed

civil preference absence traditional comparison Industrial equality

Vocabulary Task 2

1) in particular 2) especially/particularly 1) in short 2) in brief

1) are committed to 2) promise to do (sth.) 1) based... on 2) use... as a basis

1) By comparison/In comparison 2) compared to 1) at large 2) as a whole/in general 1) happy with 2) satisfied with 1) associated with 2) connected with 1) ground to a halt 2) gradually stop 1) protect... from 2) defend... from

Resources: Further Reading 1 Y Y Y N

N NG N

Eastern Europe psychological and social a low level

Further Reading 2 N Y N NG N Y Y

the power of perseverance something that will accomplish their dreams

UNIT 9

Passage A: Vocabulary Task

ambitious

sympathize/sympathise tender

considering corruption scattered intermediate corresponding equivalent deceived overall keen refugees

Vocabulary Task 2 to around to/with up Q 5 Key: out to out of From in

Banked Cloze

1) asset 2) concessions 3) motivated 4) journalist 5) competitive 6)

prospects 7) delivering 8) fascinated 9) enrolling 10) keen Cloze

increasingly involve objective form ensure Far too instead of rather than count on nowadays aims Naturally post or not nuisance

Translation Task 1

I am sure that I will make something of myself, even though I have not achieved any major success so far. I have been working hard for so many years; I feel I am entitled to a good future.

When her husband deserted her, leaving her with nothing but scattered pieces of life to pick up, she went insane.

From my standpoint, Mother was too hard on me then, without taking my feelings into account.

When I reached the summit of my professional career, mother's words \"Never be a quitter in face of life\" were constantly in my mind.

You should know better than to play football in the street.

Translation Task 2 Passage B: Reading Skills C B B C

Comprehension Task D B C B

D C D A

Vocabulary Task 1 scope integrate regarding guarantee disabled undertake excluded deserves rarely relevant simplify meantime obliged margin abundant

Vocabulary Task 2

He is a man who prefers action to words.

The child was told time and time again not to go near the railway but he didn't seem to listen.

John studied hard before the examination and it paid off. He made an A.

In the meantime, focus your attention on something that you're really interested in and never quit.

With reference to the school uniform policy, there were various thoughts and feelings among students. Would you please look at my paper and give your suggestions about it?

I felt obliged to go over there to say sorry to him as I didn't want to hurt his feelings.

It only took about 30 minutes before the high school was filled up with the survivors of the disaster.

He slipped and broke his leg. As a result, he will have to be away from school for two or three months. This newly invented device will help those people who tend to get themselves injured.

Whatever the problems in their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner satisfaction. Sometimes I think how ready we are to take offense at each other by looking out only for our own interests, or envying someone else for their good things.

Don't feel frustrated easily and smile often as your participation and efforts will finally pay off. Resources: Further Reading 1 Y N N Y N Y NG Tolerance

the work and the cost

keeping the connections strong

Further Reading 2 Y N Y Y N N NG one third

glaciers and ice caps polluting water

UNIT 10

Passage A: Vocabulary Task 1 channels rescued royal survival crash Whichever punishment

cast endured surrender raid ancient sorrow historic spit

Vocabulary Task 2 over in in on under on down for after off of from in out

Banked Cloze

1) resolution 2) endure 3) quantity 4) deserve 5) declined 6) rarely

7) guaranteeing 8) assumption 9) consequences 10) heroic Cloze over destroying attempt as invaded relied on effective trained

would have been after all even though as

little more than In addition range

Translation Task 1

I remember the whole thing clearly as though it had happened yesterday.

Whichever of them writes the best essay will win the prize.

It turned out that the budget provided for a salary increase one year later.

She did the same job day after day and year after year, but she never complained.

She endured all kinds of hardships on the journey; nothing could keep her from finding her lost daughter. Don't get mixed up with that gang. They have committed many bad things in broad daylight.

Translation Task 2

市民抢购瓶装水，就好像接下来几天饮用水可能会短缺似的。

学会用最适合你自己的办法放松，是一种有助于健康的积极办法。

在战役中，为数不多的战士们英勇抗敌，壮烈牺牲。 他们奋战了4个多小时才将大火控制住，避免了危险的火势蔓延到整个小镇。

他告诉她，不管遇到什么麻烦，她都永远有一位可依赖的朋友。

银行可以贷款给一些小公司以防它们倒闭。

Passage B: Reading Skills

1, Denotation: move slowly on water or in the air

Connotation: It has a sense of falling in a casual and aimless manner.

Used in this context, this verb stresses the shocking consequence that

this innocent-looking white dot was to cause. 2, Denotation: go down below the surface of water Connotation: gradually get into a worse state (It has a sense of

helplessness.)

3, Denotation: make a loud noise like a thunder Connotation: This verb implies a sense of overpowering or overwhelming

under the attack of the nuclear bomb. 4, Denotation: destroy or ruin

Connotation: The verb implies that life is of complete powerlessness and

insignificance in face of such massive destruction. 5, Denotation: move slowly from side to side or backwards and forwards

Connotation: The verb implies that the man was made extremely sick and

weak as a result of excess exposure to burning and radiation.

6, Denotation: the soul of a dead person

Connotation: It implies that the person is extremely weakened. It has a

sense of horror and misery.

Comprehension Task B

A A B A B B B

Vocabulary Task 1 expose sectors layout dizzy historical exploded heal luxury uneasy swaying realistically glimpse outward weeded

Vocabulary Task 2 wanting in

made for break off gave way to sank into remained of

left his key to the door behind was seized with fear sank into 1) taken 2) in Resources: Further Reading 1 Y Y N Y NG N Y

unwelcome emails

names and contact information economic gains

Further Reading 2 Y N N Y

Y NG Y

they have learned weakness and progress

an honest and determined effort