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Unit1 1. Instead, the editors of the book set down the records and keep track of them in other ways. 2. Tian’anmen Square is the largest square in the world with an area of about 40 hectares. 3. Among the brilliant athletic achievements, a few records stand out because of the moving life stories behind them. 4. Impressive as the record is, it fades next to the story of Armstrong’s struggle against disease. 5. Then my mind becomes clear and I concentrate on the way my body moves in the air. Unit2 1. When Captain James cook landed in new zealand , he took possession of it in the name of the British Crown. 2. Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation for mankind’s endeavor. 3. Silk from China found its way over land along the Silk Road to India, in exchange for spices and glass. 4. All that was left to be conquered was the “third pole”. 5. On their return, they were praised as national heroes. Unit3 1. Modern Australia is made up of six states and two territories. 2. Some Australian Aborigines still live in a similar way to their ancestors, while others live in cities, towns and the country in the same way as their fellow Australians. 3. While some of the Aboriginal languages have been lost, people are trying hard to protect and record what is left. 4. As a consequence, the original Australians suffered. Many Aborigines and Islanders were moved and had their land taken away from them. 5. Australian English differs in pronunciation from British and American English. Unit 4 1. Many young men in his position would lead a cosy life, but young Banks had an appetite for knowledge. 2. The Royal Navy appointed James Cook as the commander of the Endeavour to take members of the Royal Society on an expedition to Tahiti.
3. From behind his desk, however, he was involved in enterprises such as the exploration of Africa and the settlement of Australia. 4. It was Joseph Banks who made Kew a centre of scientific and economic research. 5. It would take a next generation of scientists to bring the importance of the enviromnent on species back in view. Unit 5 1. The development of radio, television and other media has gone hand in hand with the deveopment of advertising. 2. Customers see so many ads every day that advertisers must work hard to get their message across. 3. The best chance to reach customers is to appeal to their emotions. 4. There are many things we need to take into consideration before we buy an expensive product. 5. Sometimes,the promises do not make sense. We should think twice when we are offered a “free gift”. Uint 6 1. Apply the following statements to yourself.Give a score on a scale of 1 to 10. 2. For many weeks we had been accustomed to seeing horses and oxen suffering from heat, thirst, and starvation. 3. This new model of car is so expensive that it is beyond the reach of those with average income. 4. Seeing the green valley and fat cattle before us, we realised that our hardships came to an end. 5. Evey minute counted. He knew that lives were at stake. Unit7 1. Those who are badly off must go there. 2. The rich only occupied themselves with making money. 3. Many people have to suffer today in hope of a better tomorrow. 4. Mum turned down my suggestion while Dad spoke in favour of my idea. 5. You only have an eye for money. Unit 8 1. Learning a language is obviously more than just memorising words, phrases and structures. 2. Perhaps most puzzling of all, how were we able to make sense of what we heard and distinguish the mistakes and errors from “good” language? 3. Some believe that we are equipped with a special ability to learn language and that our brain adjust itself to the language we hear around us. 4. The less anxious and more relaxed the learner, the better their language acquisition. 5. One year is enough to broaden your horizons and improve your understanding of the world. Unit 9 1. Mr Wang is a laid- off worker and his wife has an income of only 300 yuan per month. 2. To make matters worse, he also had a son in college who had taken a bank loan to pay for his studies. 3. They cannot afford to consult a doctor or purchase medicines from a chemist when they get sick, nor can they make sure that their children keep a healthy diet. 4. Those who are diagnosed with lung cancer, as is the case with Wang Mingxiang, need operating on immediately. 5. It was not until World War II that the importance of Fleming’s discovery was fully recognised. Unit 10 1. In the hall below was a mailbox into which no letter would go. 2. She had been saving every penny she could for months. 3. Many happy hours had she spent, planning for something worthy of the honor of being owned by Jim. 4. His eyes were fixed upon Della, and there was an expression in them that she could not read. 5. I had my hair cut off and sold it because I couldn’t have lived through Christmas without giving you a present. Unit11 1. Especially at school, it sometimes feels as if we are being asked to work in teams for the sake of just that. 2. People who are mainly listening and commenting are often the ones to keep an eye on procedures that must be followed. 3. Working in a team, we have to take into account how each individual member works best. 4. Many people tend to listen to their parents or to their teachers who often have expectations that are hard to live up to. 5. No matter how hard you try, working towards a career for which you are not suitable is not going to get you there. Unit 12 1. It is reported that 99% of school-age children in China attended primary school by 2004. 2. In areas where agriculture plays an important role, people do not attach importance to education, and parents are sceptical of anything that takes children away from their work on the farm. 3. China and other countries found that even when children from the countryside do start school, they have a tendency to be absent and often drop out later. 4. In China, most citizens live in the eastern areas and this results in large class sizes. 5. Although experts have many ideas and categories of learning, it is
