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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
1.
The
woman
has
made
up
her
mind
again
to
go
on
a
diet
to
get
rid
of
the
(excess)
of
her
weight,
though she failed several times in the past.
2.
Experts
generally
agree
that
diet
has
an
important
(bearing)
on
one's
health
in
addition
to
many
other known factors.
3.
Despite
the
fact
that
I
have
tried
to
be
(objective)
,
the
book
is
still
a
bit
subjective,
as
it
reflects my
own interests and experiences.
4.
With more overseas companies trying to
obtain the big project recently open to the
public,
the competition in this market
is bound to (intensify) .
5.
It was difficult to make a decision,
but now that we have made the decision, we may
(execute)
the scheme as previously
agreed.
6.
The new movie to
be shown this summer is a(n) (promising) one; it
is likely to be one of the
biggest
money-makers of all time.
7.
While going over the document, please
make sure that there are no provisions in the
treaty
that would (exclude) either side
from taking part in it.
8.
For security purposes, always remember
to check carefully the (identity) of any caller
who
wants to get permission to your
home.
9.
I don't think it's
wise of you to show off your intelligence or great
knowledge in front of the
director, for
it may (offend) him.
10.
As
the strong earthquake had done severe damage to
their homes, many people had to stay in
temporary (housing) for a few months.
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Banked Cloze
Through exploration of the humanities,
we learn how to think creatively and critically,
to analyze,
and to ask questions.
Because these skills allow us to gain new (1)
(insight) into everything from
poetry
and paintings to business models and politics,
humanistic subjects have been at the heart of
a liberal arts (2) (education) since
the ancient Greeks first used them to educate
their citizens.
Research
into the human experience helps to (3) (boost) our
knowledge about our world. Through
the
work of humanities scholars, we learn about the
values of different cultures, about what goes
into making a work of art, and about
the (4) (mystery) of how history is made. Their
efforts depict
the great
accomplishments of the past, help us understand
the world today, and give us tools to
imagine the (5) (prospect) of our
future.
Today, humanistic
knowledge continues to (6) (promote) the ideal
foundation for exploring and
understanding
the
human
experience.
Learning
another
language
might
help
to
(7)
(invest)
you
with
great
insights
as
well
as
gain
much
(8)
(appreciation)
of
different
cultures.
Taking
a
close
look
at
a
sculpture
might
make
you
think
about
how
an
artist's
life
(9)
(affected)
his
creative
decisions. Reading
a book from another region of the world might help
you (10) (speculate) about
the meaning
of democracy. Listening to history courses might
give you a clearer picture of what
the
future will be like.
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Language Focus
–
Expressions in Use
1.
Because women
often restrict their diet in an effort to control
weight, they may not consume
enough
iron-rich food and (are liable to) experience an
iron deficiency.
2.
Some
reform advocates ignore the impact of class size
on student achievement, and they are
(in favor of) what they call as a
priority: teacher effectiveness.
3.
Because
of
easy
access
to
the
Internet,
the
new
breakthrough
to
create
something
truly
creative (is bound to)
happen anytime now.
4.
Indeed,
if
teachers
want
to
(speculate
about)
how
far
students
might
get
in
life,
a
better
measurement than grades might be how
hard the students try.
5.
Nature has (1) (invested) these animals
(2) (with) a capacity for not showing fear.
6.
During the weeks of
discussion, delegations from groups who are
interested in the resolution
may call
on representatives to (stand up for) their point
of view.
7.
Plato was a
superb writer, and his works are part of the
world's great literature. Most of his
existing work is (in the form of)
dialogs and letters.
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