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Unit 2
–
Section A
Language Focus
–
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.
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.
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.
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,