5) was exhausted after the long cycle ride.
3. Complete the sentences
1) hysterical, was handed down by, should have known better than
2) twisted, over and over, talented son,
3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured…repeatedly
II. Collocation
1. adequate 2. anxious 3. certain 4. content
5. crazy 6. likely 7. fortunate 8. keen
III. Usage
1. be admitted 2. live 3. be postponed
4. buy 5. be banned 6. be
Comprehensive Exercises
I. Cloze
1. Text-related
1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent 6) dumb 7) know better than that
8) repeatedly 9) dread 10) interference 11)bet 12)assure
2. Theme-related
1. despite 2. really 3. same 4. contact 5. admitted 6. attempt 7. not
8. tend 9. different 10. manner
II. Translation
1. Translate the Sentences
1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?
2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possible locations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.
3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.
4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.
5) Sean felt humiliated to hear his talent being questioned.
2. Translate the passage
George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.” In the end George traded his CDs for computer games software from his classmates.