Unit1
1. In the boxes below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentenceswith them. Change the form where necessary.
alternative constant cripple impressive initial move put react shallow tackle universal 1)Though we have been successful in our work so far, we must be prepared to tackle difficult problems in the days to come.
2)During the battle, the soldiers didn’t have many choices. The only alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting.
3)There are already initial successes, but for the final victory we will have to wait for another year.
4)There is no universal agreement about the meaning of life; different people have different understandings.
5) Unfortunately, a continuing rise in the oil price has crippled the economy of this African country.
8)We were attracted by the fascinating painting. Its clever use of colour and light was very impressive. 9)A(n) shallow thinker may be able to say something clearly, but a deep thinker makes us see that there is something that
cannot be said.
10)What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.
14)His wife was always complaining at home and he was tired of her constant complaints.
17) I know you are both proud and find it difficult to forgive each other after such a bad argument, but someone has to make the first
18) As William Shakespeare move put it in A Midsummer Night’s Dream,―love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.‖
2. In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you understand their meanings? Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.
count sth. against sb. do sb. wrong find it in oneself to do sth. like it or not root out sth. take hold warts and all 2)I advised him to get rid of his bad habit as soon as possible; otherwise it would be too late if it took hold. 3)The professor says that the best way to root out poverty is
creating more jobs for the local people.
4) Stephen is young and inexperienced, but please do not count that against him.
5)If someone I love needs help, I’ll find it in myself to give of my very best.
7)He wrote a letter of apology, saying he had never meant to do her wrong and wouldn’t hurt her any more.
8) Whether you like it or not and whether you admit it or not, the Internet has become an essential part of our life.
6. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets.
1)在生活中，我们最愚蠢的行为就是太执着于自己的东西，不愿意放弃。
In life our stupidiest course of action is to cling too much to what we have and refuse to let go. 2)我愿意在 IT 行业工作，但我不知如何着手。
I'm willing to work in the IT industry, but have no idea how to go about it. 3)许多人都已意识到与大自然和谐相处的重要性。
Many people are aware of the importance of living in harmony with nature. 4)像“代沟”这样的问题是不可以被掩盖起来的。
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