英语复习资料
Directions: Match the words in Column A with their definitions in Column B ,and Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in exercise 1
（第一单元）
（1）estimate to form an idea of the cost, size, value etc. of sth., but without calculating it exactly
（2）minor not very large, important or serious
（3）campaign a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim （4）proclaim to state sth. in an emphatic way （5）detriment the act of causing harm or damage （6）scratch the act of causing harm or damage
（7）ease the state of being very comfortable and able to live as you want, without any worries or problems
（8）original new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before
（9）hazard sth. which could be dangerous to you, your health or safety, or your plans or reputation
（10）reflection careful thought about a particular subject （用上面十个单词填下面的空）
1）They played only a minor role in local government.
2) He worked very long hours, to the detriment of his marriage. 3) I don\'t think George is capable of having original ideas. 4) Scientists estimate that smoking reduces life expectancy by around 12 years on average.
5) On some level, a student’s grades are a reflection on the teacher.
6) Polluted water sources are a hazard to wildlife. 7) Florida was a key state in his campaign for re-election. 8) He had been dreading their meeting but her warm welcome soon put him at ease
9) The President proclaimed the republic’s independence. 10) She was unharmed apart from a few cuts and scratches
（第二单元）
（1）Withdrawal the act or process of removing sth. or ending sth.
（2）tag to attach a label to sth
（3）draft to write the first version of a letter, book, speech etc.
（4）articulate to express (an idea or feeling) clearly in words （5）scale the size or extent of sth. especially when it is very big
（6）application the action of putting sth. into operation （7）qualify to have the right to do sth. or to have sth （8）void an emptiness caused by the loss of sth
（9）interval the period of time between two events or dates （10）passion a very strong interest in sth. and like it very much
(用上面十个单词填写下面的空）
1) Eva is busy drafting her speech for the conference. 2) The research has many practical applications 3) Don’t forget to tag your suitcases with your name and address.
4) The certificate qualifies you to work as a dental assistant. 5) The President made a sudden withdrawal of his army. 6) The phone rang at regular intervals all afternoon. 7) Everyone knows that she had a passion for sports. 8) There has been housing development on a massive scale since 1980.
9) Many people are unable to articulate the unhappiness they feel.
10) Running the business helped to fill the void after his wife died.
（第三单元）
（1）continuous without stopping
（2） Shift to change the emphasis, direction, or focus of sth
（3）Conduct to organize an activity or task and carry it out （4）Involve to cause to take part in an activity or situation （5）Predetermined indicating that sth.’s form or nature was decided by previous events or by people rather than by chance （6）Immune protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood
（7）Appreciate to understand a situation or problem and know what it involves
（8）Exert to apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality)
（9）Gossip to talk informally, especially about other people or local events
（10）Adversity a very difficult or unfavorable situation (用上面十个单词填写下面的空）
1) The White House hopes to shift the media’s attention away from foreign policy issues.
2) I didn’t realize putting on a play involved so much work. 3) Once we’ve had the disease, we’re immune for life.
4) He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
5) Don’t believe all the gossip you hear.
6) They have learned to struggle against adversity. 7) Our political institutions are in continuous evolution. 8) Is it really necessary to conduct experiments on animals? 9) The colour of your eyes is predetermined by the colours of your parents’ eyes.
10) They exerted considerable influence within the school
（第四单元）
（1）Prejudice an unreasonable dislike of a particular group of people or things, or a preference for one group of people or things over another
（2）Random done, chosen, etc. without sb. deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
（3）Entitle to give sb. the right to have or to do sth
（4）Grant to agree to give sb. what they ask for, especially formal or legal
（5）Attribute to say or believe that sth. is the result of a particular thing
