EXERCISES FOR EACH UNIT BOOK FOUR

Unit1Achieving banquet bestowed concludein tribute to opportunity reveled in was living it up Our class learned a valuable lesson from an 87-year-old woman. We were fascinated that she courageously came back to school to earn a degree after 1__________ so much in life. Small and wrinkled, she enthusiastically attended class and 2_________ her opportunity to get an education that she had always dreamed of. She enjoyed herself and 3___________ as she responded to the challenge she had taken on in order to get a college education. 4____________ this woman, we invited her to our 5___________ and chose her to 6____________ the dinner with a speech. Her speech summed up the wisdom 7___________ upon her. She told us that in order to stay young and be happy as we grow up, we should always find the 8___________ in charge; and that we’ll seldom regret the things that we did, but rather will have regrets for what we did not do.Word exercise1.he was a ___________ (wrinkle) old man, with a gray mustache and acane.2.we ___________ (enthusiastic) jumped into the pool on that hotsummer day.3.The judge let the man go as he said the man was ___________(innocence) until proven guilty.4.people are ____________ (fascinate) when they visit the GrandCanyon.5.Seek ___________(wise), not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past.6.He is ___________ (frustrate) when he can’t solve the mathsproblems.7.The millionaire started a ___________ (produce) business fromnothing ten years ago.8.A __________ (courage) person dies but once, but a coward diesthousands of times.9.The young man already has two excellent job offers after___________ (graduate).10.H appiness lies in the joy of __________ (achieve) and the thrill ofcreative effort.Unit2applies to are perceived blow up management reassuring upscale wary magicalJust about every CEO has heard of the “Waiter Rule”. The W AITER Rule is a belief that you can judge a person by how they treat service workers. Service workers __________ by many people to be subordinates in society. The Waiter Rule vouches for that perception as it ___________ how CEOs can view reactions of those they must collaborate with. Management must be __________ of those that could jeopardize a company’s future. There is no ________ way for executives to know who is good fit for their team, but the Waiter Rule displays a person’s character on sight. Take for example a young intern with the prospects that he is “___________ material”. An executive team may take him out for dinner to an __________ restaurant, they observe how their new intern acts towards waiters. Of mistakes happen, does the intern __________, or become self-absorbed and pushy? If the intern is at ease, keeps his composure, it’s a __________ sign that he displays etiquette and would most likely be an asset for the company.Word exercise1._________ (scale) stores are for those with good incomes.2.We were __________ (startle) by the thunder, as we were notexpecting rain.3.during negotiations, it is wise to always keepyour_________(compose).4.It was ______________ (reassure) to hear that no one was seriouslyhurt during the heavy storms.5.it would be ___________ (magic) not to study and wish for goodgrades.6.His __________ (observe) of the company’s future earnings made himdecode to look for works.7.the corporate ___________ (manage) team sent out their executivereport last week.8.No, you ____________ (absolute) cannot go swimming this morningas the ocean waves are too rough.9.The ___________ (collaborate) effect between the two companiesincreased their profit margins by 12%.10.____________ (depend) on whom you ask, the economy is doingbetter than last year. Others say it isn’t.Unit 3champion compete grocery overwhelmingpacking painfully spoken up whineText A tells of how people’s first job influenced their lives. In the first story, Chuck Norris describes the life-changing event of his first day of working at a suburban ____________ store. After the end of the shift, his manager told him not to return, because he wasn’t _____________ the bags quickly enough. Although __________ shy, Norris blurted out that he would do better if given another chance. Norris worked faster, and thus was able to keep his work. Norris learned early that if he hadn’t _________ and put more effort into his work, he would have lost the job. He soon understood that many people give up before they try, and then ___________ at not being successful. To accomplish anything, you have to make those changes happen. His decision prepared him to work hard to ___________ to become a six time world ____________ in karate. The second story is of assisting others and the ___________ self-satisfaction one receives from it.Word exercise1.She was only able to move __________ (pain) for the first week aftershe broke her leg. painfully2.__________ (athletic) from China won many medals at the LondonOlympic Games. Athletes3.You must be in the best of health to __________ (competition) inphysical sports. compete4.The town was ____________ (fear) of the approaching typhoon, asthe last one caused great damage. fearful5.America is known as the melting pot because of many __________(immigrate) from different lands. immigrates6.The company realized it must take ________ (correct) action beforeprofits turn to losses. corrective7.An ___________ (overwhelm) majority of students are lookingtowards Ron Paul to be president of the student association.overwhelming8.She felt ___________ (misery) when she realized that her poor gradescould have been prevented. miserable9.It is common courtesy to ask someone’s ___________ (permit) toborrow something. per mission10.The new sales strategy was _________ (effect) in increasing thecompany’s profits for that year. effectiveUnit 4Communication distract exclusive for the good ofLetting someone down potential reward strive for The psyche of professional rowing can be used as a good example for business men and women. The goal that rowers ___________ in a competitive race is the same as those who live their lives in the corporate boardroom, and their ___________ is when they win. But what strategies are used? Much of it has to do with how a person carries themselves when they’re with their team. The team members know each other well enough that oftentimes no verbal _________ is needed. Subtle clues such as eye contact and attitude are enough to give off their assurance to one another. Rather than __________, they focus on doing their best and don’t allow things to ____________ them. The principle of teamwork is not __________ to any kind of sport or business, but applies to all that require the development of the __________ to focus on a goal ___________ a team.Word exercise1.The ____________ (history) is an authority on the early Renaissanceera in Europe. historian2.The little girl did everything _________ (imagine) to have the kittencome to her. imaginable3.It was sheer ___________ (frustrate) to the school’s football team thatthey could not beat their rival. frustration4.The reporter had an _________ (exclude) interview with the NobelPrize winner. exclusive5.____________ (include) to the new home were a wine cellar and aprivate beach. Inclusive6.In memory of rulers of a country, a government may __________(noble) them by creating sculptures. ennoble7.Typhoons are __________ (vary) in their strength and amount of rainsthat fall. variable8.____________ (external), a car may look good, but it may present alot of problems once you own it. Externally9.It is ___________ (customary) to interview yourself to anotherperson’s party. uncustomary10.The advances in technology have made information easily and___________ (instantaneous) available. instantaneouslyUNIT 5depend on fast link up luxuriate innatives nourishment ordeal productiveDanna Walker set out to see how her students, known as the “millennials”, would get along without electronic media for 24 hours. Millennials are __________ to digital mass media. They are the first generation to __________ using cell phones and instant messages. They _________ electronic media，and often view it nearly as dear to their lives as physical ___________. Back in class after spring break, Walker looked back to the assignment that she gave to her students. Despite the ___________, the students survived. Walker eagerly listened to how they pulled off a 24-hour __________ from any form of electronic media. Many had found new pleasures without mass communication. Students described some of the good things that came from it. One student enjoyed the peace and the quiet. Another felt more __________. Two others took that extra time to spend the day with their mother, and another spent that extra time to __________ a rare afternoon nap.Word exercise1.He _________ (painstaking) went over the financial reports again tofind the differences in the accounts.2.His novel is __________ (saturate) with prejudice toward the blackpeople.3.The boy looked at his father with _________ (plead) eyes.4.The secret of many successful people is that they work ____________(steadfast) after many others give up..5.The little girl’s mother ___________ (reassure) held her hand as thegirl felt frightened.6.“How _____________ (ridicule) can this get?” uttered the man as heread the newspaper story.7.____________ (nourish) is important in our daily lives, yet manyignore that fact.8.The recent series of Star Wars films has made extensive use of________ (digit) computer images.9.Some people like to ____________ (luxury) in a warm bath beforethey go to sleep.10.If you plan to learn to drive a car, you must learn to be ___________(responsibility).Unit 6adjusting conserve have an impact on phenomenon reduce replace thoughtful turn down On March 26, 2007, Earth Hour first began in Sydney, Australia, when people turned off their lights for one hour. That action was to demonstrate the need to ___________ our precious natural resources. In one short year, Earth Hour became a wide-reaching ___________. Soon people worldwide participated in the movement to ____________ the use of fossil fuels. People have become ___________ lately and have become energy-conscious. People worldwide have realized that they can _____________ protecting our mother earth. Here are some of the things that people have done to save energy: turn off lights when not in use, upgrade to double pane window glass for your home, ___________ CRT computer monitors with newer LCD ones, use mini scooters or ride the bus, _____________ the heat a couple of degrees or place a thermal blanket around your water heater. By ___________ our lifestyles a bit, we can help mother earth and safeguard our natural resources.Word exercise1.It was ______________ (thought) of you to stop by and see if Iwanted to go shopping.2.The house is ______________ (afford), but it needs too many repairs.3.You must get your car tested once every other year to be sure it passesthe state ___________ test.4.Nuclear power plants are constantly being monitored for excess____________ (atom) radiation.5.She is having a difficult time quitting her cigarettes, as she has tried tostop smoking ____________ (numeral) times.6.Marie Curie’s ___________ (persist), pioneering research won her theNobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.7.The railroad was the key to America’s great westward ____________(expand) during the 19th century.8.My very first job interview was ___________ (disaster) as I cameunprepared to answer any questions.9.Aging is ___________ (reversible), but history has shown that peoplehave always tried to stop it.10.Tsunamis in the Pacific region over the past ten years have been____________ (devastate).Unit 7coastal complimented distribution possessions scoffed striking sufficient take a nap“A Simple Life Well Lived”is a short story that sums up the important things in life. One day in a _____________ village, a businessman met a humble Mexican fisherman and _____________ the Mexican on the quality of his fish. The businessman then asked the fisherman why he didn’t stay out longer to catch more. The fisherman explained that he had __________ food for his family’s immediate needs. The businessman ____________ at the fisherman. The businessman explained to the fisherman that if he would spend more time fishing, he could become a sea food processor and then eventually open his own cannery for ___________. Of course, this would take 15-20 years, but then the fisherman could sleep late, have tome to ___________ with his wife, play with his kids, and stroll to the village to sip wine and play guitar. In reply, the fisherman asked,”Isn’t that what I’m doing right now?”The _____________ difference is that the fisherman measured wealth with the simple pleasures in life. And despite his ____________, the businessman realized how poor he was.Word exercise1.Haikou and Sanya are examples of two ____________ (coast) cities inHainan.2.Because of the bad snowfall, she ___________ (eventual) arrivedhome late at night.3.The ___________ (process) and the memory form the central part of acomputer.4.They could not agree about the ____________ (distribute) of theprofits.5.Many scientific papers are published in English because of its___________ (popular) as a technical language.6.Her ___________ (achieve) in the fields of science are well-known.7.The ___________ (accumulate) of knowledge is gained a little at atime, day by day.8.Despite all their wealth, their most prized ___________ (possess)were their children.9.We’ll resume our discussion ____________ (momentary) after I getthis phone call.10.There was a ____________ (strike) resemblance in the person I sawa few minutes ago.Unit 8amazing convinced dawned on him generationpass on remarkable devastated turned out Asked to give a commencement address at Stanford, Steve Jobs decided to __________ his experience to a new ___________ of college graduates. At the age of 20, he and his friend Woz started building computers in a garage. 10 years later, Jobs was fired from the two billion dollar company that he started. At first he was ___________ and didn’t know what to do. Then it __________ that he still loved what he did, despite the loss he had. When he decided to start over, some ___________ things happened. As it ___________, he started two companies, met a woman that he fell in love with, and returned to Apple when Apple bought NeXT. The story is ____________ in itself, yet Jobs wanted to tell the students that he was _____________ that in order to do great work, a person should find what they love to do. They shouldn’t settle for less.Word exercise1.As an ___________ (employ) of a company, you are responsible forcompleting your own assignments.2.She is such a ____________ (talent) swimmer that she’ll beconsidered to complete at the national swim meet.3.These issues are of national importance and need to be discussed_____________ (public).4.Some of the most ____________(create) ideas on just about anysubject can be found on the Internet.5.Our art museum is filled with _____________ (amaze) and beautifulpaintings.6.Television cartoons are big business in Japan, where around 40 new____________ (animate) TV series are produced every week.7.Many people find ____________ (technical) makes life troublesomeat times, and look for simpler solutions.8.I’m ___________ (convince) that he’ll be nominated as the newpresident of our company.9.The test question was so _____________ (confuse), not one of thestudents was able to figure it out.10.____________ (persist) is what often makes ordinary peoplesuccessful.。