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1、Unit ThreeFame and SuccessEnhance Your Language Awareness Words in ActionWorking with Words and Expressions1. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the following sentences with them. Change the form where necessary. Answers:1) fortune2) dull 3) chased 4) laun

2、ched 5) accompanied6) intrinsic7) ranks 8) publicity 9) sufficiently 10) image11) target12) transform13) temporarily14) cover 15) bored16) audiences17) regard18) acknowledged19) predict2. In the box below are some of the words you have learned in this unit. Complete the sentences with them. Change t

3、he form where necessary. Answers: 1) thrown out 2) and so on 3) for dear life 4) set their sights on 5) was tired of6) turn away 7) hang on 8) in his presence 9) live with 10) nothing but11) for good 12) set out 13) What if 14) tire of Increasing Your Word Power1. Study the following usage notes abo

4、ut the verbs in the box. Now complete each of the following sentences with the most appropriate word from the above box. Answers: 1) grasped2) was snatched 3) Clasping 4) Catch5) seized6) gripped7) grabbed 8) clutch2. The following table shows some typical verb + noun collocations, as indicated by t

5、he symbol . Examine the table carefully and then fill in each blank in the following sentences with a suitable verb from the table. Answers: 1) reached / secured2) achieved/ attained 3) attained / reached4) reach / secure 5) achieved / realized/ fulfilled 6) fulfill / meet / satisfy3. Fill in the bl

6、anks in Column B with an adjective in Text A. The target adjective must be opposite in meaning to the one in Column A and must form a correct collocation with the noun in Column C. Answers:1) dull 2) competitive 3) same 4) momentary 5) specific 6) sufficient 7) cruel 8) humble 9) famous 10) reasonab

7、le Grammar in context1. Study the following sentences and point out the grammatical function of each of the infinitive phrases. Answers:1) (real) subject2) object complement3) object4) adverbial of purpose5) adverbial of purpose6) object to the verb “make”7) adverbial of result8) subject, predicate9

8、) attributive modifying “ways”10) predicate2. Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English. Answers:1) To become a famous writer2) to take travelers checks3) to employ a young engineer4) take the machine apart5) To understand the situation completely6) to rise

9、 higher in position7) to find that the train had left 10 minutes before8) to apply for a known job opening9) to make trouble10) To be more exactClozeComplete the following passage with words chosen from this unit. The initial letter of each is given. Answers:1) chase 2) reputation 3) dedicate / devo

10、te 4) reward 5) sufficiently 6) measured7) assure 8) Momentary 9) celebrity 10) target 11) frank 12) liberty 13) illusory 14) regard Translation 1. Translate the following sentences into English, using the words and expressions given in brackets. Answers for reference:1) He attempted to save the ent

11、erprise which was on the verge of collapse but failed.2) The president has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his first term.3) The young teacher is skilled at motivating his students to study hard.4) She loves giving parties and does so whenever she can find an excuse.5) Im a

12、fraid that youll have to compete with at least fifty people for an administrative post in this company.6) One of the main reasons why they have messed up their lives is that they did not have a good school education when young.7) Mary is already famous, but she is not happy at all because shes been

13、obsessed with thoughts of becoming even more famous.8) With the development of science and technology, people now can have easy access to educational, medical and many other kinds of information.9) The companys investment ended in failure due to the wrong strategic decisions of the general manager a

14、nd so the board of directors decided to throw him out.10) I know you are tired but try to hang on a little bit longer. We will reach the peak in half an hour.2. Translate the following passage into English. Answers for reference: Many people want to be famous because fame can bring them both honor a

15、nd respect from the public. In most cases, fame can also help them gain wealth. But, after all, very few people can really become famous while most people, including most artists, are unlikely to become famous. It is true that some failure for some people at certain times in their lives does motivat

16、e them to strive even harder so as to achieve final success. For example, Thomas Edison, the famous American inventor, had tried hundreds of materials before he finally found the suitable fuse for the electric bulb. However, unfortunately, for most people failure is the end of their struggle. Theref

17、ore, in my opinion, success is one thing and fame is another. As long as you have tried your best, youre already successful whether you are famous or not.Theme-Related WritingWrite a composition of no less than 150 words on the topic “Fame Good or Evil?”. Your paper should cover the following points

18、:1) the advantages of being famous2) the disadvantages of being famous3) your attitude towards fameSample essay:Fame Good or Evil?Fame has always been pursued by many people for the advantages it brings about. Fame can assure one of a high social status, high regard, great admiration, etc. Fame can

19、also bring one wealth as a celebrity has more chances to earn big money. Besides, the applause and flowers from fans may boost ones self-confidence and increase ones sense of fulfillment.However, fame can ruin ones life, too. It deprives one of his privacy. As a public figure, he is often chased by

20、fans and journalists, and his private life never escapes the medias attention or public curiosity. Fame also places one under great pressure. He has to work in line with public expectations and thus becomes the slave of his own success.So fame is a double-edged sword. I dont seek fame and I dont envy those who are famous. I highly appreciate what the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow says about fame: “The talent of success is nothing more than doing well whatever you do without a thought of fame.”