8. drop out of school　　　　　 9. be skeptical of 　　10. to begin with

5. be linked to, 6. make a commitment　　 7. be absent from school

1. reach the target, 2. receive an education, 3. school-age children, 4. compulsory education

20. Most of the staff refused to work alongside the new team.

Step2: 基本短语搭配

19.An increase in average temperature by only a few degrees could cause environmental problems worldwide.

18. There is a growing tendency to regard money more highly than quality of life.

17. The appeal for people to donate blood was very successful.

16. I keep getting contradictory advice - some people tell me to keep it warm and some tell me to put ice on it.

15. The books will be distributed free to local schools.

14. Many experts remain sceptical about/of his claims.