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BOOK 1 - Unit 3 - Language Focus - Vocabulary 1. Fill in the gaps with words or phrases given below. Change the form where necessary. 1) Itll only be a [brief] visit because we recently havent much time. 2) The job is great [in terms of] advancement but the starting salary is rather low. 3) Wed better pay that electricity bill before they [cut] us [off]. 4) As pace of life (生活节奏) quickens things [tend] to change fast in the city. 5) Why dont we get rid of these old chairs, since we dont use them [anyway]? 6) The earths atmosphere makes [precise] observation of distant stars difficult. 7) The lawn was laid out [in the form of] the figure 8. 8) I shouldnt always have to tell you what to do, use your own [initiative]. 9) Words cannot [convey] how grateful we are for his timely help. 10) It seems to me that the board of directors is [in two minds] over the opening of a branch office in South Africa. 11) I find it difficult to grasp the [concept] of infinite space. 12) Philip presented a complex argument that was completely beyond my [grasp]. 2. Rewrite each sentence with the word or phrase in brackets, keeping the same meaning. The first part has been written for you. 1) Since their team has won the match today, it will certainly have a place in the Cup Final. (ensure) Winning the match today [has ensured their team a place in the Cup Final]. 2) Medical workers have a duty to heal the wounded and rescue the dying. (responsibility) It is [medical workers responsibility to heal the wounded and rescue the dying]. 3) The learner gets amusement as well as knowledge from these computer games. (entertain, educate) These computer games [entertain as well as educate the learner]. 4) Air and water are vital to all living things. (do without) No living thing [can do without air and water]. 5) There is a strong possibility that the election will be held in June. (likely) The election [is likely to be held in June]. 3. Complete the following, using the words or phrases in brackets.