新概念英语第三册-Lesson 26(课文4)

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7, Radio and television have made it possible for advertisers to capture the attention of millions of people in this way.
make it possible for sb to do sth 使……可能
Eg.: His fwe material possessions make it possible for him to move from place to place with ease.
    The money he won made it possible for him to make a tour around the world

8, The response to this competition was tremendous. Before long, biscuits of all shapes and sizes began arriving at the factory.
responce = reaction: 反映
before long = soon, shortly
biscuits of all shapes (sizes ), shoes of all sizes

9,  It seemed certain that this would win the prize.
.It seemed certain that...
注意：用it 做形式主语表示肯定时，要用certain,而不能用sure.
We are sure / certain...
It is certain...