(6)Attach to be connected with sb./sth.; to connect sth. to sth. else
(7)Compensate to provide sth. good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
(8)Instinct the natural tendency that a person or animal has to behave or react in a particular way
(9)Disguise to hide sth. or change it, so that it cannot be recognized
(10)Nurture to have a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop (用上面十个单词填写下面的空)
1) The council has granted him permission to build on the site. 2) The government has attached much significance to the President’s visit.
3) She was compensated by the insurance company for her injuries.
4) Her friendliness soon overcame the prejudice of her stepchildren.
5) The basis for training relies on the dog’s natural instinct to hunt and retrieve.
6) We surveyed a random sample of 120 families.
7) The European Union is an ideal that has been nurtured since the post-war years.
8) I disguised the spots on my face with make-up.
9) You are not entitled to unemployment benefit if you have never worked.
10) The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet
(第五单元)
(1)Localize to limit the effect that sth. has, or the size of area it covers
(2)Prevail to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
(3)Speculate to form an opinion about sth. without knowing all the details or facts
(4)Deliver to take goods, letters, etc. to the person or people they have been sent to; to take sb. somewhere (5)Appetite a strong desire or liking for sth (6)Confine to keep or restrict someone or sth. within certain limits of (space, scope, or time)
(7)Steer to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops
(8)Complement to add to sth. in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
(9)Substitute a person or thing that you use or have instead of the one you normally use or have
(10)Irresistible so strong that it cannot be stopped or resisted
(用上面十个单词填写下面的空)
1) I wouldn’t like to speculate on the reasons for her resignation.
2) Helen tried to steer the conversation away from herself. 3) He has an amazing appetite for hard work. 4) Vitamin pills are no substitute for a healthy diet. 5) Even Dunkin’ Donuts, a chain specializing in one type of food, does its best to localize its menu. 6) I was overcome by an irresistible urge to cry.
7) Your inner strength will enable you to prevail over life’s obstacles.
8) Firefighters managed toconfine the fire to the living room. 9) They set off to deliver supplies to an isolated village. 10) This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes
Directions: Fill in the blanks using the appropriate form of the words given below. Change the form where necessary
(第一单元)
minor, major
1) We have made some minor changes to the program, but most people won’t notice.
2) The government’s major concern is with preventing accidents on the roads. original, origin
3) The scientist proposed a new theory to explain the origins of the universe.
4) The original painting is now in the National Gallery in London
reflect, reflection
5) I need time to reflect on what you’ve offered. 6) His speech was an accurate reflection of the public mood
proclaim, claim
7) The company claim that their product “makes you thin without dieting”.
8) After its independence India was proclaimed a republic.
(第二单元)
void, avoid
1) It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire. 2) The amusement park will fill a void in this town, which has little entertainment for children.
internal, interval
3) We have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of other countries.
4) He returned to work after an interval in hospital.
qualify, quality
5) This company is more concerned with quality than with quantity.
6) The training course qualifies you as a driving instructor.
passion, passive
7) He spoke with considerable passion about the importance of art and literature.
8) Kathy seems to take a very passive role in the relationship
(第三单元)
continual, continuous
1) How do we prevent these continual breakdowns? 2) Is this a continuous flight, or do we stop off anywhere?
diversity, adversity
3) One of the secrets of success lies in always turning adversity to your advantage.
4) There is a need for greater diversity and choice in education.
transfer, shift
5) The teacher shifted the chairs around in the classroom. 6) You’ll be transferred to the Birmingham office.