3) The letter was full of threats and she decided to show it to the police. (an expression of an intention to hurt, punish, etc.: Para. 6)
4) By acting in this stupid way you may eventually put your whole future at risk ?
(in danger: Para. 8)
5) It is time to set aside our differences and work together for a common purpose.
(abandon or leave out of consideration: Para. 14)
6) James took the books off the little shelf to make room for the new photo frame.
(push things closer together in order to provide space for another thing: Para. 14)
7) The government is appealing to everyone to save water. (make a strong request for support, help, etc.: Para. 15)
Checking Your Comprehension
1 Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text B.
1) Why did Mary Fisher come to address the audience?
She came to break the silence that has been kept over the issue of HIV/AIDS for a long time.
2) How serious is the situation of HIV infection?
In the United States, two hundred thousand Americans are dead or dying; a million more are infected. AIDS is the third leading killer of young adult Americans today. Worldwide, 40 million, 60 million, or a hundred million infections will be counted in the coming few years.
3) Why does Fisher say that AIDS virus is not a political creature?
Because it has nothing to do with politics. It does not care whether you are a Democrat or Republican; it attacks people regardless of race, sex or age; it does not ask whether you are gay or straight.
4) Why has the AIDS virus spread so widely?
Because we have helped it spread with our ignorance, prejudice and silence.
5) Why shouldn’t AIDS patients be treated cruelly?
Because they are human. Each of them is a person. They are not evil and have not earned cruelty. They do not deserve meanness. They don’t benefit from
12) I often buy processed foods. They may not be so fresh, but it’s really time-saving.
13) We need to find some companies to sponsor the contest we’re going to hold because we won’t be able to cover all the expenses.
14) In the past two years, she’s stayed at home looking after her baby. She is hoping to resume her career soon.
15) The Department of Public Health has issued strict instructions that no one should enter the epidemic area (疫区) without permission.
16) He contracted such bad habits as smoking and drinking when he was fifteen, and now it is hard for him to get rid of them.
2 In the boxes below are some of the expressions you have learned in this unit. Do you know how to use them in the proper context? Now check for yourself by doing the blank-filling exercise. Change the form where necessary.
Text A at one’s best attribute … to by contrast take advantage of Text B at risk bring … to an end make room for set aside
1) It’s a fine day. You should take advantage of the good weather to paint the fence.
2) He almost failed in the math exam, but his twin brother, by contrast, did very well.
3) There are two more people coming — can you make room for them to sit down?
4) I’m tired of their endless quarrels. I wonder how I can bring their disagreement to an end .
5) The gymnast has performed poorly for the past few days. I wonder when she will be at her best ?
6) The doctors in that hospital have attributed the cause of his illness to an unknown virus.
7) The children were taken care of by their aunt because their father was violent and they were believed to be at risk .
8) I repeatedly warned him not to do it, but my warnings were never considered — they were simply set aside .
Increasing Your Word Power
1 Cross out the verb that CANNOT go together with the target word or expression in the circle.
Example: a. improve b. regain c. ruin d. raise your health
1) a. process b. apply c. establish d. follow the basic principles
2) a. detect b. fulfill c. alter d. match your body’s patterns
3) a. operate b. control c. monitor d. restrict your food intake
4) a. gain b. maintain c. lose d. subtract weight
5) a. tackle b. address c. accelerate d. identify sleep problems
6) a. suffer b. encounter c. practice d. contract gender prejudice
7) a. achieve b. enhance c. coordinate d. reduce
work efficiency
8) a. face b. exercise c. represent d. pose a threat to health
2 Study the prefix “self-”, and put down the Chinese meaning after each given word.
Prefix Meanings Examples
self- 1) by means of oneself or itself He’s self-taught.
2) of, to, with, for, or in oneself or itself a self-addressed envelope
Chinese meanings
self-centred a. 自我中心的，自私的
self-conscious a. (过于在乎别人的看法等而)忸怩的；自觉的 self-confident a. 自信的 self-evident a. 显而易见的 self-discipline n. 自律，自我约束 self-esteem n. 自尊(心)，自信 self-image n. 自我形象 self-pity n. 自怜
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