word in use

1.Given the chance to show his ability,he regained confidence and begin to succeed in school.

2. It is so difficult to explore the bottom of the ocean because some parts are very deep.

3.It was about 30 seconds before Alex emerged from the water;we were quite scared.

4.We often assume that when other people do the same things as we do,they do them for the

same reasons;but this assumption is not always reasonable.

5.There is widespread concern that the rising unemployment may pose a threat to social

stability.

6.After a comprehensive physical exam,my doctor said I was in good condition except that my

blood pressure was a little high.

7.It is well known that China is a country with rich natural resources and a very big population.

8.Some people believe that the earth can yield enough food to support at least twice its present

population .

9.Sam inherited the gift of imagination from his family,but he lacked the driving power to take

action.

10.A bee that has found honey is able to transmit to other bees the information they need in order

to collect the honey.

11.To make our companies competitive in the market,we have to be more creative and

productive.

12.People are beginning to realize that to transform nature at will is the biggest mistake that man

ever made.

13.It is difficult to conclude what a typical student does in his spare time because every student

has different interests.

14.A month ago I wrote to the store complaining about its bad service ,but I haven’t gotten a

response yet.

15.Some of your suggestions have been adopt ,but others have been turned down as they are not

workable.16.All of a sudden,he lost his interest in engineering, and focused his attention on learning a

foreign language.

17.If a company decreases health benefits for its employees, they should increase salaries to

compensate the workers.

18.I failed to pass the exam although I had worked very hard .I should analyze the cause of my

failure.

19.When you do yoga ,try to regulate your breathing.Don’t breathe too fast and make sure you

breathe only through your nose .

20.It was difficult to estimate how many people had been wounded in the earthquake.

21.The annual conference which I attend every year is going to be held in London in January

next year.

22.According to the terms of your contract , you must give three months’ notice if you intend to

leave this company.

23.We were honored that so many people of distinction and talent were present to discuss the

issues.

24.The local government has been providing substantial support to them , without which they

couldn’t have been so successful.

25.The secret agent promised that the information he furnished was obtained from reliable

sources.

26.Whether amateur or professional , American football is perhaps the most popular sport in the

US. It attracts a total attendance of over 40 millions on television each year.

27.Shops try to meet the DIY( do-it-yourself ) fashion by offering consumers parts and hardware

which they can assemble at home.

28.I wonder how she will react to the news if I tell her she is not going to get a raise this year.

29.It was apparent that the professor’s lecture failed to impress the students as some of them had

left before it was over.

30.We all admitted that the trip was worthwhile after we saw a magnificent palace and a

fantastic museum.

31.studies indicate that children who often take part in cooperative programs benefit a lot more

than other children.32.They are such a conventional family they must have been shocked when their son dyed his

hair pink.

33.Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to assess students’

ability.

34.Many power stations have been modernized to give off less pollution, or they were moved

further away from the living areas in order to decrease the damage.

35.Unemployment has come down slightly, but this does not alter the fact that it is still a major

problem.

36.Mr. smith is not doing well;the doctor told us that several colds undermined his health.

37.The best way to deal with problems at home is to talk things out calmly and honestly and try

to reach a compromise.

38. Darwin's theory of evolution remains controversial partly because it challenges the religious

belief that God created man.

39.It was reported the president had resolved to fight if war was necessary, even if it meant

destroying his chances of re-election.

40. I had to abandon one of my email accounts as it was filled with junk mail.

41.If you promise you won’t reveal my name, I will tell you the true story.

42.Are you implying that I am the one to blame? I didn’t do anything wrong !

43.While advertisements do not necessarily present accurate information, they do make people

aware of the availability of products that could improve their lives.

44.He exaggerated the dangers of the trip to the mountain in order to frighten the children out of

going.

45.You have to eliminate all the mistakes from the essay before you hand it in.

46.The new policy was expected to facilitate the development of trade between the two cities.

47.She was frustrated by her failure in applying for the post she had long dreamed of.

48.In most cultures it is not appropriate for one to wear a red dress or suit at funeral.

49.He suddenly became conscious that he was the only person who wasn’t dressed formally at

the reception.

50.To launch this new product into the European market, the company gave away 10.000 free

samples to the local consumers to try.Expressions in use

get by过活，活的去make the most of最⼤限度的利⽤某物in advance预先，提前over time逐渐地，慢慢地

reap the benefits (of)享（...）的好处all at once同时，⼀下⼦remind ... of使某⼈想起 stand a chance (of)有（做成...）的希望open the door to给···以机会take pleasure in乐于做某事

fire off开，匆忙发出keep up with和朋友保持联系

set up建⽴设⽴创⽴account for占据，解释

stand out显眼，突出，出⾊add to增加，增添

take the lead树⽴榜样，带头at a disadvantage处于不利地位的

in large part多半，在很⼤程度上visit with叙谈闲谈

pass away去世leave behind把···抛在脑后

不打算做某事

give away暴露have no intention of

doing sth.

up to达到，⾄多regardless of不管

might (just) as well还不如fall ill⽣病

in attendance出席 to this day直到现在

cut back on削减，缩减 interfere with妨碍阻⽌

take a toll on ··· at risk (of)

drop out in turn contribute to be accustomed to

hold on to in other words

not to mention turn in

rip off cope with

launch a campaign ... if this/that is the case be confined to descend into ...1.My family got by on my father's unemployment benefit after he lost his job.

2.Many subway riders read books or listen to music in order to make the most of their time on

the way to work.

3.In order to make sure he would be able to attend the meeting, I called him up two weeks in

advance.

4.Experts say our company is amazing in that sales have been increasing steadily over time.

5.In order to reap the benefits of the physical exercise, you have to exercise regularly, and for at

least half an hour each time.

6.They all tried to talk all at once, but I couldn't hear anything they said.

7.Yellow flowers in the field always remind me of my childhood in the countryside.

8.We have been practicing for so long and so hard that our team should stand a chance of

winning the game.

9.Research on genes will open the door to exciting new medical treatments.

10.Every one of you has made a contribution and I take pleasure in acknowledging what each of

you has done to make this academic convention such a success.

11.I fired off a letter of complaint to the manager of the store as soon as I found they had sold

me a pair of mismatched shoes.

12.People browse the Internet, read newspapers and watch TV to keep up with what is

happening in the world.

13.The university has set up another large laboratory for students to design more complicated

robots.

14. I find it very difficult to account for the fact that two of our best students failed the exam.

15.In the current economy, with unemployment high and competition for jobs fierce, your

resume needs to stand out for all the right reasons.

16.She is getting popular since she appeared in a TV interview last month. Her new movie will

no doubt add to her growing fame.

17.The developed countries should take the lead in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (排放)

and provide support for the developing nations to follow.

18.If your spoken English is not very good, then you may be at a disadvantage when you are

looking for a job.19.Their success was due in large part to their well-conceived (周密策划的) plan.

20.He has been so occupied with his work these days that he barely has time to visit with his

friends.

21.I felt terribly sorry to learn that his sister passed away after having fought against cancer for

three years.

22.The Chinese swimmer was left behind at the beginning of the women's 100-meter freestyle

final, but she didn't give up and finally took the lead.

23.The rich man thinks that he will die in disgrace if he does not give away his money for the

public good.

24.They had no intention of letting him go and would like him to stay on after his present

contract expires.

25.Up to seven million students are graduating from university this year. This will undoubtedly

add to the employment pressure in the job market.

26.If he is determined to do something, he will do it regardless of what other people will say.

27.The movie was a complete waste of time. I might (just) as well have stayed at home.

28.The authorities promise to introduce an effective health service so that people do not need to

spend too much money when they fall ill.

29.Thousands of people were in attendance at yesterday's strike, which caused great confusion.

30.They got to know each other in their 20s and to this day they are still in close touch with each

other.

31.The new government has committed to cutting bake on emissions of greenhouse gases.

32. My parents do not object to my taking part-time jobs, but they remind me not to let them

interfere with my school work.

33. Anger, worry, disappointment, these negative emotions take a toll on your heart, brain and

body.

34. If a person adopts an unhealthy lifestyle, he will surely be at risk of developing diseases.

35. Most people were ready to give up on him when he dropped out of school, but later he

returned and earned his degree.

36. Drinking too much can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, which in turn

can lead to heart attack or stroke.

37.Low-cost airlines are emerging all over Asia; this will contribute to the development of the

world's air-travel market as a whole.

38.When you move to a new country, you may find the food there strange and you may miss the

familiar smells of the food you are accustomed to in your own country.

39.Although he kept trying and failing, I always held on to the belief that he would succeed one

day.

40.The tax only affects people with an annual income over $200,000 — in other words, it will

only affect the very rich.

41.The activities of famous people always attract people’s attention, not to mention their

marriages and divorces.

42.You are free to use the resources in the library or on the Internet, but you must turn in a paper

written in your own words.

43.Some taxis do not have a meter,Then it’s easy for some dishonest taxi drivers to rip off their

passengers.

44.All the employees must work hard to cope with the present financial difficulties in order to

triumph over them in a short period of time.

45.She has already launch a campaign for a charity that helps people suffering from unusual

diseases.

46.You really believe that this medicine can cure all diseases ? if this is the case we don’t need

doctors or hospitals any more.

47.In my opinion, educational reforms should not be confined to big cities alone, where

conditions are already much more advanced than in the countryside.

48.Lecturers and journalists have even arguing over a serious question:Will this area descend

into chaos if another major strike takes place?

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