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Vocabulary (Ex. 13) Phrases (Ex. 14) Translation (Ex. 15) Language Focus 1. Reducing unemployment will be the main ___________ facing the new government. challenge sustain transform challenge urge engage generate critical constructive foundation prejudice 2. The new toy didn’t ___________ the child’s attention for long; a few minutes later he cried again. engage Ex. 13 Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary. I trust that as you prepared for this day, you must have taken some time to contemplate what you are searching for in your undergraduate education. Today we are living in a time of great change. New medical discoveries in science are revolutionizing the way we treat human disease as well as challenging us with deep and complex ethical questions. The changes we have brought in our environment — from global warming to the reduction and extinction of various flora and fauna（动植物） — force us to face the question of how we will build a model for sustainable existence. Events around the world remind us that we share a small planet among peoples with different beliefs, hopes and cultures, and that understanding and appreciating their ambitions and their history will be critical to building a better world for all. Now that you have accepted the invitation to join this university, the question I expect you are all asking is, “How should I make the most of my time here?” I can offer a few suggestions based on my 34 years as a member. My first suggestion is to get to know the faculty, who have chosen to pursue the academic life because of their passion for learning and their desire to share their knowledge with others. We have an extraordinary faculty — get to know them and discover why they are passionate about their scholarly pursuits（学术追求）. Over the next few years, you will get to know students whose backgrounds, cultures or beliefs are different from yours. You may find that your values — and your prejudi