1、unit 1passage A1 He has no longer written to his friends ever since he got a mobile phone.2 Even though he is very busy, he spends at least two hours every day surfing the Internet in order to know about the latest developments in this field.3 Professor Li gave a short speech at the commencement. Hi

2、s words were / What he said was strongly impressed upon my memory.4 Talking of the final exams, the students were not nervous at all. There was full confidence on every ones face.5 To write a short passage of about 100 words in 30 minutes would be a snap to most students in their classpassage B1 Ive

3、 found myself having great interest in spoken English.2 Driving on the highway, I realized that enormous changes had taken place in Chinas highway system in recent years3 I can hardly believe that he has learned how to work a computer so quickly / in such a short time.4 Three years has passed, and t

4、he final moment has come. In less than two weeks, I will return home / go back to my country.5 I know a lot of people who cant wait to go abroad, but I prefer to stay with my family in my own country.unit 2passage A1 His life experiences have always been playing an big role in his academic career.2

5、The restaurant has recently extended its opening hours / business hours.3 Ive just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.4 With the wide use of email, the issue of spam has drawn much concern.5 In traditional / conventional education there are more limitations on communica

6、tion and interaction between teachers and students than there are in online educationpassage B1 Jim had no intention of arguing / to argue with him, since its obvious who was right and who was wrong.2 To my surprise, it was the chance meeting with Prof. Wilson that later on afforded me an opportunit

7、y to study at his university as an exchange student3 Our university will extend the opening hours of the library and the classrooms to meet the students needs at the highest possible level.4 The development of information technology has begun to have profound effects on all aspects of social life.5

8、We have no doubt that, with his high level of English, he will surely have an excellent performance in the university-wide English speech contest.unit 3passage A1 Something is wrong with the piano, but I cant put my finger on what it is.2 Apart from being too large, the trousers dont match my jacket

9、, either.3 I love pop music, for whatever reasons.4 He has great interest in foreign cultures, often browsing through piles of books to look for any useful information.5 Opinions on whether we should open up a new society vary a great deal. passage B1 You cant get to the island other than by boat.2

10、Some students are crazy about pop music while others prefer classical music.3 The media are playing an increasing role in leading clothing fashions.4 I tried every means to get a copy of his newly issued album, but failed.5 Without the encouragement and help of my friends, I would have quit school.u

11、nit 5passage A1 The audience must have missed their musical performance, or they would have spoken highly of it.2 Somehow she could sense her mothers deep concern though she was far away from home.3 The operator had to spend two hours or so on her way from her home to the workplace every day.4 He ap

12、preciated her sympathy and understanding, which meant a lot to him during that time.5 She finally arrived at a telephone booth and put in the coins before dialing Paris.passage B1 The better you can use a computer, the more likely you are to find a job as a secretary.2 Hed like to share information

13、with his colleagues by email rather than by telephone.3 For Americans, its hard to imagine living in a place where there are no cars.4 They came to the conclusion that itll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather because it will last longer.5 These days he has been involved in seeking out eff

14、ective websites.unit 7passage A1 The trade negotiation is a big success, so it can be uniquely beneficial to both parties.2 Our classmates have been involved, one way or another, in the activities organized by the Student Union.3 Its one of the most desirable jobs available to a man without higher e

15、ducation.4 Doing research can spur undergraduate students independent thinking and effective learning.5 The cost of tuition continues to climb each year, which has constituted a heavy burden upon students from poverty-stricken backgroundspassage B1 The new era calls for creativity among the work force, rather than just loyalty to the employer.2 The shipping company, starting with nothing in 1952, has bloomed into a leading enterprise in the shipping industry.3 Haiers success lies in its managem