warning.

4) I'm not only willing, but (also) eager to join the volunteer team for the World Cup.

5) No. He translates into English not only from French, but (also) from Polish.

6) Because its appeal lies not only in its story but also in the ethical issues it raises. Cloze

▆ Complete the following passage with words chosen from Text A. The initial

letter of each is given. ▇ Answers:

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(1) disciplined

(2) having … eye … on (3) hands down (4) in for (5) hitting (6) under wraps

(7) add…support to (8) hot under the collar (9) fouling (10) tremendously (11) reassured (12) qualify (13) formed/forged (14) breaking Translation

Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. ▇ Answers for reference:

The gasoline price is now at an all-time high, which has brought about wide

public concern.

He found that fish and rice feature the Japanese diet, and he then proceeded to

write a report on Japanese cooking culture.

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He was a beggar but he didn't look the part at all, because he was

clean-shaven,

wearing glasses and a brand-new suit.

Having tripped over another athlete's foot, he fell down on the track, but soon

rose to his feet and limped to the finish line.

2. Translate the following paragraph into English, using the words and expressions in the box below. ▇ Answers for reference: Theme-Related Writing

1. Write an essay about your favorite sports team. The following hints may be of some help.

1) What is your favorite sports team? 2) Why do you like it so much? 3) Do you always support the team? ▇ Sample essay 1:

My favorite Sport Team: the Chinese Women's Volleyball Team In quite a few sports, Chinese women athletes outshine men athletes. As a girl, I

always feel proud of our women table tennis players, badminton players, women

divers and gymnasts. But my greatest enthusiasm always goes to the

Chinese

Women's Volleyball Team, who, though it has undergone some ups and downs,

always presents a positive, inspiring image to the public.

I've never missed any major TV coverage of the Chinese women's team. I can't

help getting excited watching the girls shine in court, with their amazing spikes and

blocks, and their never-ceasing courage and faith in winning the match. There are

times when they lose the game, sometimes with embarrassing result like 0:3; there

are years when they suffer a lot of injuries and new players do not match up to the

veterans, yet, one must admit that the Chinese girls have been practising very hard all the way.

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(196 words)

2. Write an essay entitled “The Meaning of Winning a Prize”. You may base your

writing on what you have learnt from the two texts. The following hints may be of some help. 1) What is a prize?

2) What does a prize bring about?

3) What is the fundamental meaning of wining prizes? ▇ Sample essay 2: (249 words)

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