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Unit ThreeWord Study concrete (L.3) adj. definite and specific e.g. Have you any concrete suggestions on how to deal with these difficulties?? concrete n. [U] a substance used for building that is made by mixing sand, very small stones, cement, and water e.g. This city is full of modern buildings made of concrete. intensify (L.4) v. to increase in degree or strength; to make sth. increase in degree or strength? e.g. China is intensifying efforts to fight crime. Words Related intense adj. having a very strong effect or felt very strongly e.g. The pain was so intense I couldn’t sleep. intensity n. [U] the quality of being felt very strongly or having a strong effect? e.g. He works with great intensity. make a difference (L.12) to have an important effect or influence on sth. or sb. 对……有重要影响或作用 e.g. The rain made a difference to the game. make a/no/some/all the difference (to/between) 对……有（没有）重要影响或作用 e.g. She makes no difference between her two sons. Changing schools made a big difference to my life. optimism (L.14) n. a tendency to believe that good things will always happen? e.g. The Indian Prime Minister has expressed optimism about India’s future relations with China.? optimistic adj. having a tendency to believe that good things will always happen? e.g. The President says she is optimistic that an agreement can be worked out soon. Words Related pessimism n. a tendency to believe that bad things will always happen? e.g. Jean has a very negative attitude to her work. pessimistic adj. having a tendency to believe that bad things will always happen? e.g. Hardy has often been criticized for an excessively pessimistic view of life.? positive (L.15) adj.?(1) hopeful and confident? e.g. She’s got a really positive attitude towards life. ? (2) good or useful e.g. The rural environment has a positive effect on the children’s health. Word Related negative adj. (1) considering only the bad qualities of a situation, person etc? e.g. Jean h