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Look at the adverbs listed in the box below, and decide which adverb is needed to collocate with the verb in each sentence. Fill the correct adverb into the blank in the sentence. The same word may be used in more than one sentence. Consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers: 1) out 2) over 3) back 4) down 5) over 6) up 7) out 8) back 9) down 10) out 11) up 12) over 13) back 14) out 15) down 16) over

2. Study the different meanings of the word “than” in the following sentences. ▆ Answers for Reference: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Action speaks louder than words.

Production here needs temperatures lower than 25 degrees Celsius. I like to keep things rather than throw them away. There is nobody here other than me.

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She’d rather leave her job than (be forced to) work for that boss.

3. Word Building

Now choose the Chinese meaning from Column B that matches each italicized word in Column A. You may consult a dictionary if necessary. ▆ Answers:

1) d. 2) k 3) n 4) j 5) a 6) g 7) f 8) b

9) o 10) m 11) p 12) e 13) c 14) h 15) i 16) l

Grammar in Context

1. The –ing form and the infinitive form of the verb

Task: Choose either the infinitive form or the –ing form of the verb in the brackets to complete each of the following sentences. ▆ Answers: 1) preparing 2) to thank

3) repairing / to be repaired 4) to get 5) studying 6) being treated 7) missing

8) to reduce 9) to leave 10) worrying

2. The –ed form and the –ing form of the verb

Study the following sentences that appear in this unit, paying special attention to the –ed form and –ing form of the verb. Reflect on its grammatical function in each sentence.

Task：Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English,

paying attention to the use of the -ing form and the -ed form of verbs. ▆ Answers:

1) kept nodding, rather confused 2) Fallen leaves 3) surprised, hiding 4) Deeply moved 5) following

6) Being, interested

7) located 8) reading

Cloze

▆ Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial letter of each is

given. ▆ Answers: 1) relying 2) intrigued 3) penny 4) for 5) covered 6) treated 7) amazed 8) contrary 9) generally 10) whatever 11) invited 12) attentive 13) where

Translation

▆ Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in brackets.

▆ Answers for Reference: 1) 2) 3)

The rumor about his divorce is just a ploy to gain publicity for his new film. He took a gamble on starting a factory with all the money his parents had left him.

After winning the important game they hoisted their captain to their shoulders in shouting triumph. 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)

In the rush to go for globalization, we should watch out for collision of cultures.

In the circumstances it was not surprising that there was trouble. The baby is the very picture of health.

People have realized the dangers of exposing children to violence and sex on TV. We always had in mind for whom we were making the film.

Theme-Related Writing

▆ Choose one of the following writing tasks and complete it after class.

1) Write an essay (of about 250 words) about a memorable experience in which you helped a stranger or were helped by him or her.

2) Write an essay (of about 150 words) about human relationships in our society. The following hints might serve as a guide:

a. The problems existing in the relationships between people in our society. b. The negative results such problems may bring about to our society. c. What can you do to help establish a harmonious society as a student?