Part Four: Pick up your grammar Exercises I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Women workers wear hats ____________their hair gets caught in the machinery An.: B. in case
2. ____________the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Saturday An.: B. But for
3. Young____________ John was, he was able to swim across the channel within minutes An.: A. as
4. I didn't remember his name____________ after I had greeted him An.: C. until
5. The instruments of the older factory____________
An.: D. are as good as or better than those of the new one 6. The higher the standard of living,____________. An.: D. the greater the amount of paper is used
7. The water gives up energy and becomes cooler__________ the ice receives energy and melts An.: B. while
8. I recognized her___________ I saw her An.: A. the instant (that)
9. __________the 1500's__________the first Europeans explored the coast of California An.: D. It was not until ... that
10. He was willing to speak to the reporters____________ he was not identified An.: A. on condition that
11.____________he works hard, I don't mind when he finishes the experiment An.: D. So long as
12. We'll visit Europe next year ____________we have enough money An.: A. provided
13. Most of the stones are____________ a man and weigh about two and a half tons each An.: D. higher than
14. ____________he is absent, what shall we do? An.: A. Now that
15. ____________the door than somebody started knocking on it An.: B. No sooner had I closed
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions.
1.He had taken two jobs so that he could earn more money. 2.though I ran very fast, I still missed the train. 3.I met Tom unexpectedly when I was shopping in the downtown. 4.If he made better use of time, he would be more likely to finish his research. 5.Pollution affects more people living in today’s society than it did those in previous years. 6.We have been studying German since we entered this school. 7.He kept on with his work until he had finished it. 8.I shall find her wherever she may be.
9.You will be welcomed no matter when you come. 10.Although he knew little about the large amount of work done in the field, he succeeded where other more well-informed experimenters failed.
11. Since you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight. 12.Take an umbrella with you in case it might rain. 13.Old as he was, he tried to do as much as the young. 14.He didn’t seem to mind their watching TV while he was trying to study. 15.The group of students touring on bicycles went not only to the mountains, but also to the coastal areas as well.
Unit 5
Part Two: Read and Practice Read and Think II. Answer the following questions according to the text.
1.What can you find in Hollywood that is related to movie making?
An.: Probably all functions that are required to make a film product can be found in Hollywood, including filming in studios, film editing, postproduction and even casting of actors. 2.Why do so many actors go to Hollywood and what can they gain there?
An.: Because Hollywood has produced hundreds of hit movies, making it the movie capital of the world. They can gain quite a decent living through acting for films and various television shows that are produced there.
3.Why is southern California ideal for shooting movies?
An.: Because it has cheap land and labor, varied scenery, and a climate ideal for year-round outdoor filming.
4.What does Hollywood Walk of Fame comprise?
An.: It comprises 18 blocks of stars embedded in the sidewalk that honor Hollywood stars of the past and present.
5.What can tourists do in Hollywood?
An.: They can enjoy the best nightlife recreation facilities and make their way around the area hoping just to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars that are more than likely to appear on the streets.
III. Put in the missing words according to the text.
Movies are undoubtedly the most influential art form of the 20th century, and Hollywood is always regarded as the movie capital of the world. Before Hollywood became synonymous with a movie powerhouse , it was just a small town in western America. In the 1910s, small troops of actors and directors ventured into it and later it became quite popular due to its cheap land and labor, its varied scenery, and its ideal climate . This is how the American movie industry was born. Nowadays, the name of the place has become a symbol of film glory , a symbol of great fortune , and a symbol of a fulfilled American dream as well as sorrow, disappointment and broken hearts. Today, although major picture houses have had to build their properties in other places surrounding Hollywood because of the lack of real estate, Hollywood is still the center of the movie world, with many well-known places of interest such as Beverly Hills, Walk of Fame, and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Moreover, Hollywood is also home to many venues and theaters that host award shows like the Academy Awards (the Oscars).
Read and Complete IV. Spell the following words with the help of their meanings and first letters. 1. i influential a. having or exercising influence 2. f antasy n. imagined event or sequence of mental images 3. c ollective a. of, relating to, characteristic of, a number of people acting as a group. 4. d ecent a. meeting accepted standards; satisfactory; quite good
5. synonymous a. having the same or a similar meaning; equivalent in connotation 6. legend n. one that inspires legends or achieves legendary fame
7. rumor n. unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth 8. comprise v. to consist of ; to be composed of; to include; to contain; to compose; to constitute 9. recreation n. refreshment of one’s mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play
10. immortalize v. to make not subject to death; to make never to be forgotten; to make everlasting
V. Complete each of the following statements with the words you have learned in the text. 1.Having finished his lunch, he called the waiter with a motion of his hand. 2.We finally reached the beautiful lake which is encompassed by many mountains. 3.The director of the movie is discussing the casting of actors with the producer. 4.A troop of boy scouts are going camping in the forest nearby. 5.Peace talks between the two sides failed to take place because of the dispute over the venue
VI. Fill in the blanks with the proper words and expressions given below, changing the form if necessary.
1.According to recent statistics, women comprise nearly 45% of the medical staff in this hospital.
2. Mr. Patrick went to the reception to ask what recreation facilities were available in the hotel. 3. Undoubtedly , televisions have become indispensable in many people’s daily life. 4. Last summer, his visiting of Disneyland fulfilled his dream in his boyhood. 5. Please tell us when and why you decided to set up your business in this district. 6.Their new house is said to be located on this street, but we cannot find it. 7. My father told me to behave decently when I got my first job as an accountant. 8. Aside from a sore throat and a mild fever, the patient feels fine. 9. The mouse never ventures too far from its hole. 10. Professor Edward was invited to join a three-year research project in California.
VII. Word building.
Now add -ess to each of the words below and then complete each of the following sentences with one of the finished words.
host - hostess; waiter - waitress; steward - stewardess; prince - princess; priest - priestess; god - goddess; lion - lioness; master - mistress; emperor - empress; heir - heiress;
1. Lionesses do most of the hunting while their mates look after their offsprings. 2. Mary worked in a fast food restaurant and soon became the best waitress there. 3. Julia Roberts is always regarded as the screen goddess in the movie world. 4. After the death of her husband，Wu Zetian became the empress of the country. 5. Although Helen is only sixteen years old, she wants to be the mistress of her own affairs. 6.The hostess at a party is the woman who has invited the guests and provides the food, drink, or entertainment.
7. Since Mr. Smith had no children，his wife became the only heiress after he died. 8. Princess Diana will always live in our minds due to her extraordinary life. 9. When she became the first priestess in the church，it aroused many controversies.
10. These girls are receiving strict training to become stewardess working on the airplanes.
VIII. Pay attention to the italicized parts in the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences.
1.示例：This is one of the reasons why many aspiring actors across America try their luck out in Hollywood. These are the three reasons why I decided to resign from the company. 这就是他为什么要到国外去拿工商管理硕士学位的原因之一。
译：This is one of the reasons why he wants to go abroad to get a master's degree for Business Administration (MBA).
那就是迈克尔为什么不想解释他那天下午在哪里的原因。
译：That is why Michael didn't want to explain where he was that afternoon.
2. 示例：In fact, Hollywood wouldn't be what it is if it wasn't for a small troop of actors that ventured into it in the 1910s. The campus wouldn't be like this if it wasn't for the efforts of everyone. 如果不是因为各位老师的帮助，我现在也就上不了大学了。
译：I wouldn't attend the university now if it wasn't for all the teachers' help. 要不是因为她提出了警告，我现在可能已经进了医院。 译：I would be in hospital now if it wasn't for her warning. 3. 示例：This is how the American movie industry was born. It is where the car crashed into the truck last night. 这就是冰变成水、水又变成蒸汽的全过程。
译：This is how ice turns into water and water into vapor. 那里就是我上次和学生们一起做社会调查的地方。
译：That is where I did social researches with my students last time.
4. 示例：At present, the only studio left within the limits of Hollywood is Paramount Studios. This kind of car is not allowed to drive within the city limits. 根据新的规定，宿舍楼内禁止吸烟。
译：According to the new regulations, smoking is forbidden within the limits of the dormitory building.
奥运会期间，各国运动员可以在北京市内享受很多美食。
译：Athletes from all over the world can enjoy many delicious foods within the limits of Beijing during the Olympic Games.
5. 示例：And entertainment is what Hollywood is all about.
To him, work is what the world is all about. 很多外国游客认为传统文明就是中国所有的一切。
译：Many foreign tourists think that the traditional civilization is what China is all about. 对孩子来说，玩耍似乎就是世界的全部。
译：For children, play seems to be what the world is all about.
IX. Translate the following sentences into English. 1．我从他家经过时，瞥见门口站了一个陌生人。
译：I caught a glimpse of a stranger standing in front of the door when I walked across his house. 2．除了离家比较远之外，他对新的办公室还是很满意的。
译：Aside from being a little far from home, he was quite satisfactory with the new office. 3．在瘟疫流行之前，预防和保护工作很重要。