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Unit5 Active reading (1) Language points 1 It was snowing heavily „ not just to track down the last-minute presents, but to escape the bitter cold „ (Para 1) To track down means to find something or someone after a long search. At Christmas many people give a lot of thought to find the right gift and buy presents well in advance, others wait and buy something at the last opportunity on Dec 24th to buy the last-minute presents. A place in society Unit 5 157 2 He was not yet enjoying the Christmas spirit ... albeit a working dinner at Joanne’s. (Para 2) The word albeit is used for introducing a comment that slightly changes or reduces the effect of a previous remark, like even if it is / although „ 3 He was from a hard-working family in upstate Virginia „ (Para 2) The word upstate means the place is in the northern part of a particular state in the US. 4 But his demeanor concealed a Harvard law degree and an internship in DC with a congressman, a junior partnership in a New York law firm, along with a razor-sharp intellect and an ability to think on his feet. (Para 2) Partnership refers to the position of being one of two or more people who own a company as partners. A junior partner is a newer or younger partner who has less responsibility or fewer shares than a senior partner. A razor-sharp intellect is a very intelligent mind, which is quick to think and react; it is as sharp as a razor. The ability to think on one’s feet means being able to think quickly in unexpected situations. 5 Senator Rogers was a Democrat „ who knew Capitol Hill inside out but who had nevertheless managed to keep her credibility with her voters as a Washington outsider. (Para 3) To know something inside out means to know something very well. A Washington outsider refers to someone who is outside the central groups or members of political circles in Washington and is therefore possibly independent. Senator Rogers was in her third term of office (ie