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Unit 2 English around the world Important words and expressions: because of: (1)Later in the next century, people from England made voyages to conquer other parts of the world and because of that, English began to be spoken in many other countries. (2)Because you were too busy,/Because of you being very busy, he left without saying goodbye to you. come up: (1)I’d like to come up to your apartment. (2)Children dipped into the water and soon their heads came up. (3)They discussed a whole night and finally a good idea came up. (4) They discussed a whole night and finally came up with a good idea. 3. base: (1)English was based more on German than the English we speak at present. (2) ★The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds ____ his argument in favor of the new theory. A. which to base on B. on which to base C. to base on which D. which to be based on ★Don’t judge a person only _____ first impressions. A. in favour B. in praise of C. on condition that D. on the basis of 4. at present: (1) English was based more on German than the English we speak at present. (2)Everyone present at the meeting must keep quiet. ★She ____ her idea for a new production at the last sales meeting. A. furnished B. equipped C. presented D. raised ★Those _____ at my birthday party, please arrive at seven o’clock. A. present B. interested C. absent D. amused 5. make use of: Shakepears was able to make use of a wider vocabulary than ever before. ★ It’s no ___ arguing with Bill because he will never change his mind. A. use B. help C. time D. way ★The machine, ____ I think ____ to our daily life, was invented by some college students. A. which; of use B. which; is of use C. that; it is useful D. it is useful ★The temple we used _____ during our childhood was pulled down. A. to visiting B. to visit C. for visiting D. for a visit ★ Little use they make _____ tim