There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part.For each sentence there are.
four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence.
1.The government s encouragement gave fresh to these reforms.
A.motive B.impetus C.desire D.inspiration.
2.An effect of the war has been a breakdown of law and order.
A.entire B.illusive C.imaginary D.immediate.
3.To solve this problem，we need facts, not vague ideas.
A.concrete B.complete C.complicated D.concentrated.
4.There was a big surrounding the use of drugs in athletics.
A.issue B.consideration.
C.controversy D.collaboration.
5.I think I ll the theatre tickets and get my money back.
A.cancel B.abandon C.withdraw D.retreat.
6.A person s income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it.
A.crude B.tough C.gross D.rough.
7.If you want him to help you with this project，you ve got to make it financially for him.
A.worth B.worthy C.valuable D.worthwhile.
8.There was deadly to be the first to market the product.
A.rival B.rivalry C.risk D.competence.
9.The of the reorganization will be the regular bus service, which will either be reduced or stopped altogether.
A.ruin B.casualty C.disaster D.damage.
10.The party are to the idea of helping those who are not able to help themselves.
A.committed B.entitled C.restricted D.addicted.
11.My employer wouldn t pay for a computer for me to use at work，so I bought one at my own.
A.cost B.currency C.expenditure D.expense.
12.It would be possible to repair the school buildings without expenditure on them.
A.considerate B.constant C.considerable D.consistent.
13.We need someone really who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.
A.efficient B.effective C.sufficient D.practical.
14.Hopes of saving the trapped miners are away fast.
A.fading B.disappearing C.losing D.failing.
15.These recommendations will need to be to the committee before they can be implemented.
A.asserted B.maintained C.defended D.justified.
16.There s the living room still to be decorated, so that s my next.
A.profession B.project C.preparation D.proposal.
17.Her prime now is simply to stay in power.
A.objection B.consideration C.objective D.operation.
18.The findings show a difference between the opinions of men and women.
A.substantial B.sufficient C.subordinate D.sensational.
19.The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to a large population.
A.suspend B.cover C.tackle D.sustain.
20.They are raising three kids on one small salary so money is very.
A.moderate B.tempted C.terminate D.tight.
II.Word Distinguishing.
Choose a suitable word from the given groups to complete the following sentences and try to figure out the difference in meaning.
1.sustain/suspend
(1) It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs in the air.
(2) The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to a large population.
2.controversy/argument
(1) We should try to settle this affair by and not by fighting.
(2) When a thing ceases to be a subject of，it ceases to be a subject ofinterest.
III.Phrases Study.
Complete the following sentences with a phrase from the list.Change the forms where necessary.
1.The future of the project because of a lack of money.
2.Imports will have to until exports begin to rise again.
3.The country its expansion into its neighboring country despite international protest.
4.The fireworks factory when something went wrong in an electric switch.
5.The U.S.government to scale back its space program.
6.She brought the umbrella with her.Perhaps she didn t want to in the Rain.
7.In the short terms we expect to lose money on the book, but we hope to make large profits.
8.Their reputation for quality, competitive prices, has made these cars very popular.
9.your teachers makes student life much more pleasant and rewarding.
10.The exploration team scientists, technical assistants and one journalists.
Post-class Activity
I.Synonyms and Antonyms.
Decide if the following pairs of words are synonyms or antonyms.If they are synonyms, circle S.If they are antonyms, circle A.
1.merit plus S A.
2.concrete abstract S A.
3.objective detached S A.
4.conquer surrender S A.
5.committed devoted S A.
6.substantial affluent S A.
7.doubt convince S A.
8.practical theoretical S A.
9.superiority inferiority S A.
10.impetus incentive S A.
II.Working for Phrasal Verbs.
Rewrite the following sentences, using the following phrases.
1.She never had children because they would have spoiled her dancing career.
2.Will Western industry ever reach the standard of Japanese innovations?
3.High inflation combined with low output spells disaster for the Government in the election.
4.A German company worked with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
5.These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been got rid of years ago.
6.We only know two people in London at the beginning, but we soon made some friends.
III.Compound Word Practice.
Write down the meanings of the following words.
1.greenhand 生手 。
2.greenroom.
3.greenback.
4.greenbelt.
5.green-eyed.
6.green-wood.
7.greenhorn.
8.greenkeeper.
9.greenhouse.
10.greengrocery.
IV.Word-Building.
A.Complete the chart below by filling in the missing forms of the words.
B.Complete the sentences with the words from the chart.
1.How can you your rude and foolish behavior?
2.The American Congress to the British Parliament.
3.The discovery of the new drug is of great for people suffering from heart problems.
4.The new secretary is a quick，worker, and the boss is quite satisfied with her.
5.The to steal is greater than ever before— especially in large shops.
6.The party are to the idea of helping those who are not able to help themselves.
7.of local markets by foreign electronics manufacturers has been extensive.
8.Your ideas are very interesting, but we need proposals for getting us out of this mess.
9.The number of people seeking asylum in Britain has risen dramatically.
10.A good teacher is always to his or her students needs.
Text B
I.Synonyms.
Find a synonym for each of the following words or expressions from the article.The number of the paragraph is given to help you.
1.immense (Para.1)
2.come near (Para.1)
3.numberless (Para.2)
4.be conscious of (Para.3)
5.fundamental (Para.4)
6.different (Para.5)
7.success (Para.5)
8.concise (Para.6)
9.magnificent (Para.7)
