1. realistic [riə'listik]adj. 现实的，现实主义的
You are no longer young; therefore, you should be realistic about your marriage. 你不年轻了。你应该对婚姻现实一些。
This realistic novel was seriously criticized. 这部现实主义小说被深刻批判。
2. resource [ri'sɔ:s]n.资源；能力
He is studying resource management. 他正在学习资源管理。
The PhD program called for all my resources of energy and patience. 博士学位课程需要我拿出自己的全部精力和耐性。
3. be likely to 很可能的
Am I likely to obtain a position in your company? 我有可能在你们公司得到一份职位吗？
If you sing at mid-night, your neighbors are likely to be angry with you. 如果你午夜唱歌，你邻居或许会生气。
4. be proud of 以…自豪
Are you proud of yourself since graduating from that famous university? 你从那所名校毕业，你对自己感到自豪吗？
The inhabitants are proud of the attractions there. 那儿的居民为当地拥有很多风景而自豪。
5. involve [in'vɔlv]vt.
1) vt. 包含；牵扯到
Painting this room involved moving out the piano. 粉刷这间房子就得把钢琴搬出去。
Good communication involves eye contact. 好的交流方式包括目光交流。
2) vt. 使卷入
Five high officials were involved in this crime. 五名高级官员卷入这宗罪案。
6. expand [iks'pænd]adj.扩展
His ambition expanded as his power increased. 随着权力的增长，他的野心在膨胀。
Metals expand when heated. 金属遇热会膨胀。
7. complicated ['kɔmplikeitid]adj.复杂的, 难懂的
This file is too complicated for your age. 这份文件对你这样年龄的人来说太复杂了。
Emotion is too complicated, so he has learned to be emotionless. 感情太复杂了，所以他学会了没有真情。
8. budget ['bʌdʒit]n. 预算
He lived on a budget. 他生活很拮据 / 他得按预算花销。
What is your budget for this trip? 这趟旅行你打算花多少钱？
9. afford [ə'fɔ:d]vt. 负担得起
I can’t afford to lose this game. 我不能输掉这场比赛。
His mom cannot afford a piece of new clothing. 他妈妈买不起新衣服。
10. dine on [dain]vt. 吃…
How pleasant it is to dine on tasty steak and fresh vegetables on a cozy evening. 在舒适的傍晚吃牛排和新鲜蔬菜是多么令人愉悦的事情啊！
He often dines on Mexican food. 他经常吃墨西哥餐。