The prefix sub-means“under or below; almost or nearly; a smaller part of a large whole ”.For example, submerge = to go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake.Now complete the following sentences with the words given below.
1.She was taken to hospital after being in an icy river for 45 minutes.
2.Nail biting is often a reaction to tension.
3.In the past，when farmers died, their land was often among their children into tiny holdings.
4.regions are cooler than equatorial regions.
5.The individuals needs are to those off the group.
6.There were pictures on the news of the crashed vehicles and traffic problems.
7.Several will be set up to deal with specific environmental issues.
IV.Word-Building.
Fill in the following blanks with proper forms of the words from the table.
1.It s important that buildings should fit in with their.
2.Her great as a manager is that she is very well organized.
3.Claims that vitamins and minerals speed up the healing process have not been proven.
4.It can be said，with some，that she is one of the greatest actresses on the English stage today.
5.He had an amazingly five years in which he managed to write four novels.
6.New tax incentives will be introduced in the hope of stimulating future.
7.I m having some tests done to find out what s causing my illness.
8.This is the first time I have tried to get work through an agency.
9.This decision will have a impact on foreign policy.
10.The theatre tickets were sold out，so we waited to see if there were any.
Text B
I.Translation.
Put the following into English by using expressions from the text.
1.表现……
2.决定干……事。
3.活火山。
4.厌烦到……
5.若有的话。
6.摇滚乐。
7.以……开始。
8.对……取得一致意见。
9.或多或少。
10.……的机会很小。
II.Word Choices.
There are 10 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.If the nurses go on strike they may public support for their proclaim.
A.separate B.alienate C.isolate D.alleviate.
2.The police have that he must have left his a partment yesterday evening.
A.deducted B.induced C.reduced D.deduced.
3.Animals that have been reared in captivity can find it difficult to in the wild.
A.survive B.revive C.sustain D.suspend.
4.You look well— the mountain air must you.
A.agree to B.agree on.
C.agree with D.agree about.
5.A diet entirely of processed food is not good for you.
A.consisted B.composed C.made D.contained.
6.The Wright Brothers flight was the first on the road to the moon.
A.footnote B.footpath C.footprint D.footstep.
7.That was an absolutely meal, thank you.
A.gorgeous B.genuine C.graceful D.glossary.
8.One of the boats is an elegant of a 1905 steam yacht.
A.reflection B.response.
C.reproduction D.restatement.
9.Even when I started yawning, he didn t get the but just kept talking.
A.symbol B.message C.sign D.signature.
10.He was a young sailor on his first sea.
A.voyage B.excursion C.execution D.vacation.
III.Word Matching.
Match the words in Column A with their synonyms in Column B.
A B.
1.civilized A.make up.
2.flock B.splendid.
3.section C.part.
4.compose D.having the ability to do.
5.gorgeous E.cultivated.
6.more or less F.drift.
7.capable G.not exactly.
8.float H.group.
IV.Prepositions or Adverbs.
Put an appropriate preposition or adverb into each blank in the following sentences.
1.To have effective representation voters interests is important.
2.I have had to decide every step at this critical moment.
3.A force of 10 wind is capable blowing off the roofs off the houses.
4.Concrete is composed cement，sand and gravel mixed with water.
5.Much of his success comes from being in tune what his customers want.
6.Graham s proposal was approved only because he packed the meeting his supporters.
7.The path success is fraught with difficulties.
8.The hotel was awful ! To begin，our room was far too small.Then we found the shower didn t work.
9.I sat there pretending to listen but I was bored death.
10.His spirits began to pick when he was told his condition was curable.
Unit 10
Text A
Pre-class ActivityI.Word Definition.
Find in Column B descriptions that fit the words in Column A.
A B.
1.resources A.The quality or property of being efficient.
2.get out of hand B.again and again.
3.cooperation C.an available supply that can be drawn on when needed.
4.efficiency D.working together.
5.repeatedly E.ignore; stop paying attention to.
6.tune out F.a source of delight and joy.
7.for now G.for this time; until a later time.
8.take it easy H.being, existing, or acting at the present moment current.
9.pleasure I.refrain from hard work; relax.
10.actually J.get out of control.
II.Paraphrasing.
Explain the following words with phrases from the text.
1.relax.
2.every day.
3.queue
4.stop...from.
5.enjoy oneself.
6.ignore.
7.according to one s advice.
8.for the time being.
9.find time for.
10.a feeling of.
III.Word Finding.
Cross out the word or phrase in each group that does not belong.
1.confrontation confirmation clash opposition.
2.intense tense nervous anxious.
3.stress tension strength strain.
4.limited restricted inadequate boundless.
5.initial beginning initiative opening.
6.undertake undergo experience go through.
7.accustom train condition situation.
8.strive strengthen attempt endeavor.
Class Activity
I.Word Choices.
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.We to give all our customers full care and attention, but we need to know in advance if there is any special need.
A.stride B.strive C.stitch D.strike.
2.They have become cold towards each other, they don t even nod greetings.
A.now that B.so much so that.
C.provided that D.considering that.
3.The bus into the line of traffic.
A.pulled out B.pulled off C.pulled up D.pulled down.
4.Studies show that if a working environment is pleasant, increases.
A.activity B.capability C.probability D.productivity.
5.Violent between police and demonstrators were reported in the capital.
A.distribution B.confrontation.
C.confirmation D.condemnation.
6.The government is taking steps to stimulate business development in economically areas.
A.repressed B.suppressed C.distressed D.stressed.
7.Remember to the pockets before you put those trousers in the washing machine.
A.go through B.go over C.go into D.go for.