Write sentences using the following phrases:

as many as possible; as far as possible; as few as possible; as little as possible.

D  Write sentences using the following expressions:

influence upon (1.1); based on (1.2); the true nature of (1.4); mode of (1.6); regard for (1.6); depend on (1.7); the necessity of (1.7); deprived of (1.11); consist of (1.11); full of (1.12).

E  Compare these two sentences:

Instead of saying : Although they enjoy the comfort and banal luxury of their dwelling, they do not realize that they are deprived of the necessities of life.

We can say: While they enjoy the comfort and banal luxury of their dwelling, they do not realize that they are deprived of the necessities of life．(11.10-11)

Complete the following sentences using your own words:

1  While we are less concerned ______.

2  While modern cities have grown in size ______.

3  While factory conditions have improved ______.

Special difficulties  难点

A Study the following pairs of words and then write sentences of your own to bring out the difference.

1  physiological (1.1  ) ---- psychological

The doctor could not find any physiological cause of his illness.

John says he's got some sort of virus, but I'm sure it's psychological.

2  neglect (1.2) ---- ignore

Heavy drinking is one reason why some people neglect themselves.

I won't accept any responsibility if you choose to ignore my advice.

3  modern (1.2) ---- contemporary

The original supermarkets were small by modern standards.

I have no interest at all in contemporary Japanese prints.

4  earn (1.3) ---- win

He earns nearly 45,000 dollars a year.

Who do you think will win the next election?

5  please (1.8) ---- beg

It pleases me to say that we got what we wanted as a result of taking your advice.

I beg you to consider carefully before you make up your mind．

B  Note this use of per in the sense of for each:

The necessity of obtaining the maximum income per square foot of ground ..．(11.7-8)

Write sentences using the following expressions:

per mile; per hour; per person; per yard; per cent.

C  Explain the meaning of the verb crowd in these sentences:

1  Large masses of human beings are crowded together．(11.9-10)

2  When it began to rain, everyone crowded into the building.

3  He crowded a lot of information into the last chapter.

D  What is the plural of the following words:

necessity; mass; bus; gas; lorry; taxicab; city.

Multiple choice questions  多项选择题

Choose the correct answers to the following questions.

Comprehension  理解

1  The purpose of modern industry is to ______.

a．produce as much as possible as cheaply as possible

b．ignore the mental and physical state of the workers

c．enable individuals to earn as much money as possible