Unit 1 – Section B

1. As she was about to go to bed around 11:00 p.m. last night, a(n) (mysterious) telephone call came and gave the girl a sleepless night.

2. Developing modern telecommunications is a(n) (desperate) necessity for the small African country since it will help the country develop new technologies.

3. The function of teaching is to create the conditions that will make it possible for students to (devise) the most efficient method for teaching themselves.

4. When the airline saw how the strike was hurting its business, it became much eager to (negotiate) with the workers on strike to work out a solution.

5. Julie (recalled) that she and her freshman year roommate hadn't communicated with each other throughout the year since they were uncomfortable with each other.

6. Another impact of computer technology that must be addressed by educators is the Internet, more (specifically) , the vast amount of information that it makes available.

7. Television reporters argue that television can (depict) a news event more vividly and completely than newspapers can.

8. Many traffic accidents were attributed to drivers' (ignorance) of traffic rules or careless and drunken driving.

9. I want a broad education that would provide me with great insight and critical thinking skill to help open my eyes and (expand) my horizons.

10. As he progresses through school, his (confusion) may become diminished, but meanwhile choices and decisions for a college student will increase.

1. Being able to determine the main idea of a passage is one of the most useful skills that can any kind of reading.

2. At least 15 states have offered financial aid, typically enroll top students in the states' public institutions.

3. Those who could not get into the university of their first choice may going to the university of their second or third choice.

4. the giants of high tech in this era, people would immediately mention Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and some other influential companies.

5. In case people can't an application form from the company, can they still show up on the day when the interview session is held?

6. The California state government has already the households to make greater efforts to conserve water for the future.

7. (1) their families (2) when getting aboard the plane departing for America is their most unforgettable experience in their life.

8. On one hand, the doctors prescribe pills for the patients; on the other hand, they require them to healthy lifestyles by changing diets and doing more exercise.

1. If I had known it was so hot yesterday, (我还不如呆在家里).

Reference: I might as well have stayed at home

2. Since we waited for so many hours at the airport last night, (我们还不如坐火车回家的好). Reference: we might as well have taken the train home

3. I already knew the secret, (所以他还不如全告诉我).

Reference: so he might as well have told me all about it