aware a. 意识到的，知道的
　　例：I was aware of what he was aiming at. 我知道他在打什么主意。I become aware that the house is shaking. 我感觉到房子在震动。搭配：be aware of sth. 当心某事，意识到某事：Be aware of those who fish in troubled waters. 当心那些混水摸鱼的人。be aware that 意识到：He is quite aware that the danger is coming. 他意识到危险正在来临。拓展：awareness n. 知道，晓得
　　听力扩展：
　　A: Are you aware of the aspects of this position and do you feel you are qualified?
　　B: Yes, I understand my qualification and your needs by researching your company.
　　A: What starting salary do you expect?
　　B:￥5,000 a month.
　　A：你对这个职位了解吗?你认为自己合格吗?
　　B：是的，通过对你们公司的调研，我了解你们的需求，认为我能胜任这个工作。
　　A：你想要多少起薪?
　　B：月薪5,000元。【注】qualification n. 资格，条件

　　balance n. ①天平 ②平衡 ③差额;v. 平衡
　　例：Do the firm’s accounts balance? 这家公司的账目收支是否平衡? We would maintain the world balance of power at all costs. 我们将不惜一切代价维持世界权利均衡。搭配：in the balance 不明朗的：The long-term future of the space programme hangs in the balance. 航天计划的长远前景尚未明朗。off balance 使失去平衡：I was thrown off balance by the sudden gust of wind. 突如其来阵风差点把我吹倒。balance A against B 权衡重要性：The cost of obtaining legal advice needs to be balanced against its benefits. 要全面考虑法律咨询的费用及其效益。拓展：balanced a. 均衡的，平衡的
　　听力扩展：
　　A: I want to open a current account with your bank.
　　B: I’ll open it for you right now. Please fill in this form and show me your passport.
　　A: OK. Is there a minimum balance?
　　B: Yes, there must be at least one yuan to open an account.
　　A: Thank you.
　　A：我想在你们银行开立一个活期存款账户。
　　B：马上就为您办理。请填写这张表格并出示您的护照。
　　A：好。有最低限额吗?
　　B：有，您开户至少存一元。
　　A：谢谢!【注】minimum a. 最低的，最低限度的

　　cancel v. 取消，撤销
　　例：If the worst comes to the worst, we　ll have to cancel our holiday plans. 要是情况不妙, 我们就只好取消度假计划了。They would be very reluctant to postpone or cancel the meeting. 他们不愿意推迟或取消会议。搭配：cancel a debt 销账：You may require payment from a foreigner, but you must cancel any debt your brother owes you. 若借给外人，可以向他追讨。但若借给兄弟，只能销账了。 cancel out 抵消，对消：Recent losses have cancelled out any profits made at the start of the year. 最近的亏损与年出的盈利相抵消。拓展：cancellation n. 取消，撤销
　　听力扩展：
　　M: May I speak to Miss Liu, please?
　　W: Speaking. May I ask who is calling?
　　M: Yes, this is Mr. White. I ordered a suit yesterday with you but I don’t want it any more.
　　W: Do you mean you want to cancel the order?
　　M: Yes, may I?
　　W: Certainly.
　　男：请找刘小姐。
　　女：我就是。请问您是谁?
　　男：我是怀特先生。我昨天订了一套西装，可是现在不想要了。
　　女：您是想要取消订单吗?
　　男：是的。可以吗?
　　女：当然可以。

　　career n. 生涯，职业，事业
　　例：She experienced a loss of identity after giving up her career to get married. 她为了婚姻放弃了事业，之后有了一种失落感。搭配：career training 就业训练：Online career training can get you started. 在线职业培训可供你入门学习。career objective 求职目标：What’s your career objective? 你的职业目标是什么?拓展：career-oriented a. 事业导向的

　　charge v. & n. ①控告 ②使充电 ③进攻 ④ 收费
　　例：He was charged with murder. 他被控犯谋杀罪。How much do you charge for mending shoes? 修鞋要多少钱?All goods are delivered free of charge. 一切物品免费送货。搭配：charge at扑向，进攻：He charged at me with his head down and both fists flying. 他低着头，挥舞双拳朝我冲来。charge against控告：The public prosecutor charged treason against the prisoner. 检察官指控该罪犯犯有叛国罪。charge for 要价，收费：Plumbers charge by the hour for their work. 水管工人的工作是按小时收费的。free of charge 免费拓展：charger n. ①充电器 ②袭击者

　　compete v. 比赛，竞争
　　例：Japan is competing with other countries for world market. 日本正与其他国家竞争国际市场。The young tennis player has often competed against famous players, but so far he has always been beaten. 那位年轻的网球运动员常与著名球员比赛，可是到目前为止，他从未赢过。搭配：compete with /against sb. for sth. 与某人竞争某物：The children compete against each other to reach the other end of the pool. 孩子们争先恐后地游向池塘对岸。Small and independent bookstores simply can’t compete with big national chains. 小规模的个体书店无论如何也竞争不过大型的全国连锁店。拓展：competition n. 竞争，竞赛;competitive a. 竞争性的;competitor n. 竞争对手
　　听力扩展：
　　A: Sometimes I　m really tired of this kind of life.
　　B:Why ?
　　A:People always compete with one another. Life is full of competition.
　　B:To some extent you’re right. Competition is everywhere, and it is tough. We have to compete with others in order to survive. But that does not mean happiness has gone.
　　A：有时我真的厌倦这种生活了。
　　B：为什么?
　　A：人与人之间总是相互斗争，生活中处处都是竞争。
　　B：在某种程度上你是对的。竞争无处不在，而且还很残酷。为了生存，我们不得不和别人竞争，但这并不意味着生活中没有幸福了。