Exercises

 I Understanding the Text

2. Comprehension Check

2.1 Focusing on the main ideas

II  Focusing on Language in Context

1. Key Words & Expressions

1.1  Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the box below. Change the form where necessary.

assault                   bloom            constantly   correspondence    dominate       endure enjoyment             exchange       invasion impressive             react to          sympathize with count up                realization      retire separation             someday

3. Sentence Patterns

Form sentences with the words and phrases given, following the sentence patterns in the boxes. Make changes or additions where necessary.

not … until (till)
        e.g. It was not until three years after her mother died in 1990 that DeRonda Elliott opened the suitcase. (Para. 1)

I'll bet …
        e.g. I'll bet she will love it. (Para. 8)

1 Of course you all think big. But __________________________________ (我敢说你们不少人并不知道) what you are really longing for.

2 The school bus driver shouted, “__________________________________ (等车停稳了再下车)!”

3 I understand the importance of developing the habit of ________________________________________ (今日事今日毕). But you know, it's always easier said than done.

4 You may say you enjoy being single, but ________________________________________________________ (我肯定当你最终坠入爱河的时候你就不这么想了).

5 _____________________________________________________ (一直等到我经历了可怕的孤寂以后，我才明白)
that support and sympathy from family were precious.

4. Comprehensive Practice

4.2 Translation

Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and phrases in brackets.