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Book 3 Unit 2 confident (about/ of/ that) Michael was confident that he would be admitted by Harvard University The more familiar you are with this machine, the more confident you will be about using it 2. stand up (for)； speak in favor of, support You have to be prepared to stand up for the things you believe in. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself. 3. site: place where a building, town, etc, was, is, or will be situated The company haven’t yet decided on the site for the new skyscraper. There are many archaeological sites in southern England. 4. mission: particular task or duty US troops taking part in the peacekeeping mission The five young people have been on a mission to help the Cambodians. 5. forge: create by means of much hard work The two countries agreed to forge closer economic ties. She forged a new career for herself as a singer.. 6. authorize: give approval or permission for; give authority to Only Congress can authorize the President to declare war. I authorized my bank to pay her $1000. 7. be intent on: be eager and determined to do sth. Working day and night, Janet seems intent on breaking the record in the Guinness Book of Records. She was intent on pursuing a career in business. 8. capture: n. At one time Peter took part in the capture of three thieves. The international Whaling Commision permits the capture of only 400 whales annually for scientific purposes. v. Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle. Some of the terrorists who were involved in the 9.11 event were captured by the FBI. 9. spot: catch sight of, recognize, discover Meg spotted someone coming out of the building. It can be hard for even a trained doctor to spot the symptoms of lung cancer 10. motivate: provide (sb.) with a motive for doing sth,; inspire He is really motivated by a desire to help people. A good teacher has to be able to motivate her students. 11. conviction: firm opinion or belief The old woman had a conviction that there would be a better lif