1、)12345678910) picture11) adopt12) proposed13) trembling2. In the box 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. Be sure to change the

2、 form where necessary. Answers:1) singled out for2) kept back3) all but4) in search of5) on earth6) in particular7) first and foremost8) took in Increasing Your Word PowerUnit FiveThe Value of LifeEnhance Your Language AwarenessWords in Action Work ing with Words and Expressi ons1. In the box below

3、are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with the words given. Change the form where necessary. Answers: stretched remedy confine remarkable owe lower response reveal characterized1. In each of the following sentences you are given two words in the bracke

4、t. Choose the appropriate one to fill in the blank. Please note that for some sentences, both words are acceptable. Answers:1) similar2) alike / similar3) sleeping4) asleep5) cheerful6) glad7) afraid / frightened8) frightened9) living10) alive2. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with a p

5、roper word or phrase in the table. Answers for Reference:1) regardless of2) While / Though / Although3) as4) In spite of / Despite5) Though / Although / While6) disregard7) regardless of8) in spite of / despite9) disregard10) as3. Word BuildingMatch each of the English word in Column A with its Chin

6、ese meaning in Column B. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. Answers:1) o2) g3) i4) n5) b6) k7) h8) c9) d10) a11) l12) m13) e14) j15) fGrammar in Context1. Sequence of TensesStudy the following paragraphs from the texts in this unit, paying special attention to the sequence of tenses. Reflect

7、 on its grammatical function in each sentence.Now fill in each blank of the following passage with the proper form of the verb given in brackets, payingspecial attention to the sequence of tenses. Answers:1) was encouraging / encouraged2) has lived3) had worked4) would spend5) should go / go6) would

8、 be7) was waiting8) was smiling9) was going10) got11) missed12) go13) has helped14) have discovered2. Complete the following sentences with proper tenses of the verbs given in brackets. Answers:1) will have stayed2) had been lying3) have been enjoying4) has been5) were climbing6) will object7) does8

9、) keep9) had intended10) is complainingCloze Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is given. Answers:1) set2) circumstances3) as if4) value5) which6) constant7) granted8) aware9) characterizes10) appreciate11) who12) damage13) stricken14) duringTran

10、slation Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets Answers for Reference:1) Such a sight always moves me and sets me thinking.Or: This is a sight that never fails to move me and set me thinking.)2345678Stop scolding / blaming her Youd have done the same thinugn

11、der / in similar circumstances. We should be appreciative of / grateful for what we have instead of taking everything for granted.He may promise to change, but its the same old story of saying one thing and doing another.I racked my brains about how to break the terrible news to him.It will be impos

12、sible for me to repay my parents for everything they have done for me.For now, it remains to me to thank you once more for joining us and wish you good luck in your work.I said right from the beginning that he would cause us trouble.Theme-Related Writing Do one of the following writing tasks after c

13、lass.1) In Text A, Helen Keller reminds us of a common phenomenon,“It is human, perhaps, to appreciate littlethat which we have and to long for that which we have not.” Do you think some college students have asimilar attitude toward life? What would you like to say to the students who are not suffi

14、ciently appreciative of what they have now but idle away their time on campus? Write an essay of about 150 words with the tips given above.2) It s natural, and perhaps human, for people to feel overjoyed when given acknowled gement and honor. However, in Text B the author has more than just happines

15、s to share with us about her success and honour. What is it then? Do you get the message the author tries to convey? Think about, for example, your admission to college, a success of some degree for you and your family. Did you receive support, help, and encouragement from your family members, teach

16、ers, and friends? When looking back on your journey to the college, what do you want to say to them? Write an essay of about 150 words to share your feelings with your classmates. Sample Essay for Task 1:Today, many college students are from single-child families. Growing up in such environments, th

17、ey tend to take for granted what they have. Some even develop bad habits and character flaws such as self-will, lack of responsibility and selfishness.In my opinion, taking a listless attitude toward life is extremely harmful to them. With such a negative attitude, they fail to appreciate the advant

18、ages they enjoy. They waste away their precious time, seeking pleasure in running after pop stars or indulging in computer games. In the end, they may have to leave college without having acquired any useful skills or knowledge.Sometimes I think it is good for us to think more of the young people wh

19、o are still struggling for their lives and education. Such an attitude would certainly impel us to cherish more our college life. And life would be more meaningful if we treat it with a gentleness, a vigor and keenness of appreciation.Sample Essay for Task 2:Being admitted to college was an important turning point in my life. I would never have been able to make it without the help and support