I. Vocabulary: Fill in the blanks with the words and expressions given below, changing the form where necessary.

gather press examine transport give off remove
achieve fit otherwise rather than depend on permit
  1. It took all day to ______ the furniture to the new apartment.
  2. His behavior doesn't ______ his important new position.
  3. He is busy ______ information about birds.
  4. It was what he meant ______ what he said that annoyed me.
  5. Whether or not we go Spain for our holiday ______ the cost.
  6. She finally ______ her ambition to visit South America.
  7. The doctor ______ the girl carefully and found her in perfect health.
  8. The security system will not ______ you to enter without the correct password.
  9. He gets the juice from the oranges by ______ them.
  10. The engine ______ smoke and steam.
  11. I'm going to do all I can to ______ the unpleasant impression.
  12. Write her address down, ______ you'll forget it.

II. Structure:

1. Rewrite the following sentences, using passive voice:
Model: People call New York the Big Apple.
New York is called the Big Apple.
1) We have to do something to stop population growth.
2) You can't wash this dress; you must dry-clean it.
3) The police are searching the house.
4) He told me not to touch the red button.

2. Combine the following sentences, using either…or:
Model: White wines can be made from white grapes. They can also be made from red grapes.
White wines can be made from either white or red grapes.
1) The girl will say yes to the boy's invitation. Or she will say no.
2) You leave now. Otherwise I call the police.
3) You can get there by bus. You can also get there by train.
4) John may come to see you off tomorrow. Otherwise Jack will come to see you off.

3. Replace the adverb clause by infinitive phrase:
Model: Wine bottles are stored on their sides so that the cork can be kept wet.
To keep the cork wet, wine bottles are stored on their sides.
1) One must have proper tools so that he can do good work.
2) Jane lived away from her children so that she could get some peace.
3) He stopped at the shop so that he could buy some wine.
4) They turned round so that they could see what had happened.

III. Translation: Translate the following sentences into English.

  1. 他深深吸了口气，又慢慢把气吐出。
  2. 竞赛结果将主要取决于裁判的意见。
  3. 他若再不努力工作的话，就无法实现自己的目标。
  4. 这件上衣非常合你的身。
  5. 你最好给家里打个电话，不然你父母会担心的。
  6. 他实际上是我姐姐的朋友，而不是我的朋友。