新视野大学英语第三版

Unit 1

Section A

3.Words in use

1.The mayor decided to(condense)his speech in order to leave enough time for his audience to raise questions.

2. It was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the US.If the trends continue,experts predict annual vehicle thefts could(exceed)two million.

3. Researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep(deficit).

4. Too much(exposure)to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people's health.

5. Moving forward even in the face of great difficulties has become my most important(asset)in my life since it has helped me accomplish something remarkable.

6. The lawyer proclaimed they couldn't jump to conclusions because acceptable conclusions must be supported

by(adequate)facts and evidence.

7. To help the employees be more communicative,the company is offering workshops for those who may be professionally(competent)but socially awkward.

8. Most parents,in fact,aren't very helpful with the problems that their sons and daughters have in(adjusting)to their college life.

9. You can count how many students passed an exam,but psychological and emotional feelings cannot be(precisely)measured.

10. in short,participation in sports is extremely(beneficial)for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially.

7.Expressions in use

1. Since we have invited all the other neighbors to our 25th wedding anniversary party,we(feel obliged to)invite the Browns too.

2. Most of the time,no one will care about natural disasters,and they won't(be serious about)avoiding disasters till one has really struck.

3. When you(run into)a friend that you haven't seen for

a long time and have a good chat with him,you may feel very happy and delighted.

4. It is very important to(distinguish between)facts and opinions in order to have a better understanding of what a reading passage is talking about.

5. Though he was very excited about being elected as president of the student association,many extra responsibilities have been(thrust upon)him ever since then.

6. The doctor,having no knowledge that I(was allergic to)this particular drug,prescribed the medicine.

7. It's understandable that,without any support,a 16-year-old can easily(get lost)in a committee of people in their forties.

8. It is hoped that some new high-tech companies will(be attracted to)this small,old town to encourage loans for building houses and factories.

9. It doesn't(make sense)to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good.

10. A few years later,Franklin got married,started his own