Unit One Text B Ill. Detailed Study: 9. make up: to invent an explanation for something especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed; to invent a story etc e.g. 1) He made up some excuse about the dog eating his homework 2) They made up a little poem and wrote it in the card 10. stand a good chance of: to have a possibility of e.g:1)He stands a good chance of becoming the manager of the compan 2)Our team stands a good chance of winning the game 11. believe in something: to think that an idea or a way of doing something is good or right e.g. 1) She used to say she didn't believe in marriage 2)He believes in plenty of fresh air and exercise 12. concentrate on: to give all your attention to e.g. 1) You can solve the problem if you concentrate on it 2) The boy can't concentrate on his lessons By Julia Yuan 7Unit One Text B By Julia Yuan 7 9. make up: to invent an explanation for something especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed; to invent a story etc. e.g.: 1) He made up some excuse about the dog eating his homework. 2) They made up a little poem and wrote it in the card. 10. stand a good chance of: to have a possibility of e.g.: 1) He stands a good chance of becoming the manager of the company. 2) Our team stands a good chance of winning the game. 11. believe in something: to think that an idea or a way of doing something is good or right e.g.: 1) She used to say she didn’t believe in marriage. 2) He believes in plenty of fresh air and exercise. 12. concentrate on: to give all your attention to e.g.: 1) You can solve the problem if you concentrate on it. 2) The boy can’t concentrate on his lessons. III. Detailed Study: