1 Unit1 Ways of Learning Vocabulary I 1. 1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5) initial 6) phenomena 7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not; in the least 11) promote 12) emerged 2. 1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of the country and the south. 2) is said to be superior to synthetic fiber. 3) as a financial center has evolved slowly. 4) is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer. 5) by a little-known sixteen-century Italian poet have found their way into some English magazines. 3. 1) be picked up; can’t accomplish; am exaggerating 2) somewhat; the performance; have neglected; they apply to 3) assist; On the other hand; are valid; a superior II 1. 1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous 2. 1) principal 2) principal 3) principle 4) principles 5) principal III 1. themselves 2. himself/herself 3. herself/by herself/on her own 4. itself 5. ourselves 6. yourself/by yourself/on your own Comprehensive Exercises I. cloze 1. (1) contrast (2) exaggerating (3) priority (4) on the other hand (5) promoting 2 (6) pick up (7) assist (8) accomplish (9) occasion (10) neglecting (11) worthwhile (12) superior 2. (1) end (2) perform (3) facing (4) competent (5) equipped (6) designed (7) approach (8) rest (9) definitely (10) quality II. translation 1. (1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departure from the tradition. (2 ) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough to give a performance in front of a large audience. (3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in the child at an early age. (4) Assuming this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it’...
