1. Revision for Unit 1 & 2

2. undertake observe match predict seek disable inform reflect injure switch ignore tolerate retire complete disappoint update present bore elect analysis branch graduate theory difficulty attitude current affairs editor citizen obvious curious intelligent patient reliable talented seldom social informed

3. go on with dream of turn out use up be satisfied with the other way around be on fire be engaged to / in make a difference what if (even if) go up relate to for once be addicted to even if draw attention to change one’s mind( s ) look up to be concerned with face difficulties = be faced with difficulties more than rather than make an effort to do… adapt to one’s life nine out of ten make one’s voice heard be armed with

4. 1.It takes a very unusual mind to undertake analysis of the obvious. 2.There didn’t seem much point (in) working on my PhD. 3. Nor did he let the disease stop him from living the kind of life he had always dreamt of. 4.People sometimes find it difficult to understand him. 5.It was only later that the world recognised his greatness. 6.Only by discovering what we do best can we hope to reach our goals and truly make a difference.

5. 1.Experienced editors and reporters make informed decisions about what events to report and how to report them. 2.The editor’s job is to keep the newspaper balanced and interesting to the readers. 3.It was the first time that I had written with real passion. 4.The media can draw attention to situations where help is needed. 5.The result is a better understanding of the world on all sides, leading to a future world where people from all countries are respected and different views and opinions are tolerated.

6. 1.The girl spent all her money on the diamond. The girl ______ ______ her money to buy the diamond. 2. I find the maths problem can be worked out easily. I find ______ _____ ______ work out the maths problem. 3. You can expect to get a pay rise only with hard work. _____ by working hard _____ ______ _________ to get a pay rise. 4 这项工作结果比我们想象的要难。 The job _______ _______ to be harder than we thought. 5. Did you attend the meeting ___________ ( hold ) yesterday. used up it easy to Onlycan you expect turned out held

7. 1 他似乎正在跟一个大学毕业生辩论。 2 随着时间的流逝，他的头发渐渐变得灰白。 3 他很少对我所做的事情满意过。 4 这幢房子烧成了平地 ， 许多人受伤。 5 最使我感到失望的是那个警卫没有阻止市民闹事。 He seemed to be debating with a graduate. With the time going by, his hair is turning grey. Seldom is he satisfied with what I have done. The building was burned down and many people were injured. What makes me surprised is that the guard didn’t stop citizens from causing trouble.

8. 1 为了不被老板解雇，他尽最大努力做好他的工作。 2 我们没有选择只好做我们被要求做的事。 3 他提醒他的儿子不要在酒后开车。 4 你可以在坐落在市中心的超市里买到所有你想要的东西。 5 这些孩子很有趣， 他们对别人不感兴趣的事情感兴趣。 In order not to be fired by his boss, he made his greatest efforts to do his work well. We have no choice but to do what we are asked. He warned his son not to drive after drinking. You can buy anything you want in the supermarket located in the center. These children are very interesting and they are interested in what others are not interested in.