Unit 2

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Grammar exercises
1. _____ to be heading for closure, after the government's announcement on cuts.
  A. The hospital rumors
  B. The hospital is rumored
  C. Someone rumors the hospital
  D. Someone is rumored the hospital

2. The building _____ in the late 1920s by an investment banker before it collapsed in an earthquake 30 years later.
  A. had given to the town
  B. had given the town
  C. had been given to the town
  D. had been given the town

3. I want _____ the renovations before I start thinking about redecorating.
  A. to get done with
  B. to have got done with
  C. to be got done with
  D. to have been done with

4. He was a man who _____ cool and act responsibly in a crisis.
  A. could trust to keep
  B. could trust to be kept
  C. could be trusted to keep
  D. could be trusted keep

5. Paddock was not practically intelligent but I felt sure I _____ on his loyalty.
  A. could be counted
  B. could have been counted
  C. could be counting
  D. could count

Phrasal verbs
1. I'm sorry I'm late. I was in a meeting and couldn't _____ . (get)
2. The court _____ him _____ with only a $50 fine. (get)
3. Please _____ the light _____ . Let's go to bed. (put)
4. The factory _____ thirteen hundred machines every month. (put)
5. I thought I heard a voice I knew; _____ , I saw my long-lost brother.  (turn)
6. I was unhappy because I was _____ for the job. (turn)
7. It's getting late and the crowd _____ . (melt)
8. One day of the week should be _____ for relaxation. (set)

Word derivation
1. We bought many Christmas _____ . (decorate)
2. Mrs. Smith was the _____ of a popular weekend television talk show. (host)
3. This novel received _____ reviews. (compliment)
4. You should make an _____ to him for hurting his feelings. (apologize)
5. She had a reputation for _____ . (punctual)
6. People with hepatitis who work in restaurants often pass on the _____ in the food.(infectious)
7. The expert's ears are highly _____ to any unusual sound in the machine. (insensitive)
8. To smoke in a church or mosque would be a _____ act. (profanity)

Translation
1. 事故正好发生在那里。（right）
2. 我们在高中的三年是我一生中最快乐的时光。我将永远珍视那段美好的记忆。（cherish）
3. 靠过道的座位有比较宽敞的空间放行李。（aisle）
4. 她那具有感染力的微小让我迷醉。（infectious）
5. 他的意见不值得考虑。（count）
6. 我敢说你错了。（bet）
7. 如果你不招惹它,它也不会招惹你。（bother）
8. 我没有心情和陌生人一起谈笑。（mood）

Writing
The following sentences go together to form a thank-you note, but they are in the wrong order. Put them right please.

26 December, 2005
Dear Aunt Mabel,
1. I did need a more sophisticated recorder.
2. Again a million thanks!
3. Thank you for your wonderful gift.
4. The one that I have has seen me mature（成熟）from a lanky（瘦长的）school boy to a college student.
5. Indeed, it has served more than its purpose.
6. How could you possibly have known?
7. Remember? It was also a present form you.

Your loving nephew,
Henry

Unit 2

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Key for Unit 2

Grammar exercises
B C A C D

Phrasal verbs
1. get away   2.got off    3. put off    4.put out  
5. turning around   6. turned down   7. melted away   8.set apart

Word derivation
1. decorations   2. hostess    3. complimentary    4.apology
5. punctuality   6. infection   7. sensitive    8. profane

Translation
1. The accident happened right over there.
2. The three years I spent with you at the high school have been the pleasantest period in my life. I will cherish this memory forever.
3. Aisle seats have more room for luggage.
4. I was overcome with her infectious smile.
5. His opinion doesn't count.
6. I bet you were wrong about that.
7. If you don't bother it, it won't bother you.
8. I was in no mood to laugh and talk with strangers.

Writing
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