Unit 2 Text A Language Focus I.Vocabulary 1. 1. expansion 2. automated 3. vapor 4. take control of 5. hazards 6. satellite 7. vibrated 8. magnetic 9. bunched 10. in the air 11. got/was stuck in 12. approximately 2. 1. send out2. stand up for 3. pass for 4. were closing in on 5. starting up 6. went through 7. fill out 8. fall into 3. 1. incorporates all the latest safety features. 2. two trees ten feet apart 3. awarding lucrative contracts to his construction firm. 4. the prototype of a new model before they set up a factory to make the cars 5. are correlated in all racial groups. 4. 1. the application remote has turned into a reality are poised to 2. that vibrate can detect frequency 3. lanes are mounted in alert a hazard II. Word FormationClipped WordsBlends kilo kilogram kilogramMedicaremedical care memo memorandum memorandumemailelectronic mail gym gymnasium gymnasiumcomsatcommunications satellite Lib liberationnewscastnews broadcast Doc doctorskyjacksky hijack Vet veterinarian EurodollarEuropean dollar Prep preparatorybrunchbreakfast lunch Auto automobileTelecasttelevision broadcast Flu influenza Oxbridge Oxford and Cambridge III. Usage 1. swimming pool 2.drawing board 3. enriched Middle English 4.disturbing change 5. fully developed prototype 6.Canned foods 7. working population 8.puzzling differencesComprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1.1. computerized 2. start up 3. be poised to 4. alert 5. hazards6. monotonous 7. take control of 8. steer 9. lane 10. decrease 11. calculate 12. eliminate 13. getting stuck in 14. mounted 15. detect 16. vapor 2.1. generates 2. related 3. revolutionized 4. enabled 5. opportunities 6. overall 7. manufacturing 8. dependent 9. interact 10. fatalities II. Translation 1.1.There was an unusual quietness in the air, except for the sound of artillery in the distance. 2. The expansion of urban areas in some African countries has been causing a significant fall in living standards and an increase in social problems. 3. The research shows that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are closely correlated with global temperature. 4. The frequency of the bus service has been improved from 15 to 12 minute recently. 5. The diver stood on the edge of the diving board, poised to jump at eh signal from the coach. 2. II. Translation Automobiles have, since their revolution, revolutionized transportation, changing forever the way people live, travel, and do business. On the other hand, they have brought some hazards, especially highway fatalities. However, today the application of computer technology and electronic sensors in designing and manufacturing cars makes it possible to eliminate most of traffic accidents. For example, electronic sensors mounted in your car can detect alcohol vapor in the air and refuse to start up the engine. They can also monitor road conditions by receiving radio signals sent out from orbiting satellites and greatly reduce your chances of getting stuck in traffic jams.Text B Comprehension Check A c c d b b Language Practice 1.c a e b f g d h 2. 1. en rout2.matures 3.equivalent4.feasible 5. in cooperation with6.exposure 7. At the start of 8.thereby 9. implemented10.realistic 11. component12.by means of