高中英语选修七单词及语言点总结(人教新课标)
高中英语选修七单词及语言点总结
单词总结
Unit 1 Living well
一.根据所给提示,用本单元所学的词完成句子。
1. As he has no opportunity to achieve his a________, he intends ________ (resign) from the
company.
2. When something can help people or improve their lives, we say it is ________ (有益的) to
people.
3. I’m afraid it’ll be very hard for you ________ (adapt) this story for children.
4. You’d better not get_________ (annoy) at his ignorance.
5. Finland gained ____________ (independent) from Russia during the First World War.
6. The manager c__________ his business carefully.
7. I’m interested in the classical ___________(文学) of France.
8. We must give __________ (assist) to the elderly.
9. A _________(伙伴) is a friend that you spend a lot of time with, or someone you are traveling
with.
10. I offer you my hearty ______________(congratulate)
11. Being afraid of losing d_________, he doesn’t dare to take on any challenging task.
12. He received a lot of ______________ (鼓励) from his teacher.
二. 写出所给词的相应形式。
1. stupid __________(同义词)
2. absent ___________(名词)
3. handkerchief _______________ (复数)
4. access____________ (形容词)
5. disabled ______________(名词)
6. former ____________ (反义词)
7. harmful ______________ (反义词)
三. 短语翻译。
1. 换句话说_______________
2. 总而言之_______________
3. 取笑_______________
4. 一切顺利_______________
5. 特别_______________
6. 在于________________
7. 祝贺某人某事__________________ 8. 上气不接下气______________
Unit 2 Robots
一.用方框中所给的动词短语的正确形式填空。
1. How many people ___________ while I was out?
2. The model must _______________ before we put it into mass production.
3. ______________, I saw an old friend of mine, whom I haven’t seen for years.
4. She is very upset. ____________ for a few minutes.
5. It’s time for us ______________ our differences and work together for a common purpose.
6. There are still a few problems to be ____________ before we can complete the project.
二. 完成句子。
1. 她陪朋友去听音乐会。
She ___________ her friend __ the __________.
2. 我真羡慕你的才能啊！
How I _________ you _____________!
3. 他们不断的讲她是如何的聪明时, 她觉得不好意思。
She _______ ____________ when they kept telling how clever she was.
4. 出于对无家可归的孩子们的同情, 他留他们过夜。
____ _____ _____________ for the homeless children, he gave them shelter for the night.
5. 运动使我的肌肉变得很结实。
Exercise _______ my muscles very ________.
6. 他解释了声音如何在水中传导。
He gave an ______________ of how ________ __________ in water.
三. 根据所给提示，用本单元所学的单词完成句子。
1. We all __________ (desire) peace and happiness.
2. He ________ (pile) old paper in the corner of the room.
3. He ________ (scan) the horizon, looking for land.
4. They __________ (declare) the results of the election soon.
5. Tom and Jane want to get __________ (divorce). That means they intend to end their
m___________.
6. The news that a lion escaped from the zoo _________ (alarm) the local people.
7. To his ______________ (满意), he passed the examination.
8. Flower arrangement is an ____________ (高雅的) art.
9. It is _________ (荒谬的) to believe that the number 13 brings bad luck.
10. He ________ (paint) the gate blue.
11. She is in bed with an __________ (可怕的,严重的) cold.
12. He told me to keep my word and I ________ (obey).
Unit 3 Under the sea
一
1. There was a roadblock straight _________ us.
2. Women _____ often more __________ their feelings than men.
3. I’ll phone for a taxi. _______________, you must get packed.
4. They were _______________ by the terrible snowstorm.
5. The cook’s ill, so I am _____________ this week.
6. They met ____________ wolves in the forest.
7. We’ve got a few little problems ___________.
8. Everything is _____________ in his house.
二. 用所给动词的适当形式填空。
1. ______ anyone __________ (witness) the car accident yesterday?
2. The clouds ______________ (reflect) in the lake. Didn’t you see them?
3. ___________ (not yell) at me like that.
4. The sailor had ___________ (abandon) the sinking ship.
5. They all ______________ (flee from) the burning building last night.
6. He _______(drag) his suitcase along the platform, for they were too heavy
to carry.
7. We _______ (rent) this house from Mr Smith.
三. 根据所给的汉语提示填空。
1. I have a ________ (鲜明的) memory of that dreadful night.
2. What is your _______________ (年收入)？
3. Can we find _______________ (住所) at a hotel for tonight?
4. She has a very good ______________ (关系) with her classmates.
5. The air in the forest is _________ (纯洁的) and cleaner than that in the city.
6. The boy was very ___________ (敏捷的) at physics.
7. His strength was __________ (令人畏惧的)
四. 根据提示写出所给词的适当形式。
1. deep __________ (名词)
2. language ___________ (同义词)
3. beautiful ___________ (名词)
4. poison ____________ (形容词)
5. narrow _____________ (反义词)
6. taste__________ (名词)
7. deep ____________ (反义词)
Unit 4 Sharing
一.完成句子。
1. 我昨天收到了纽约的姐姐的来信。
I ________ _________ my sister in New York yeaterday.
2. 她渴望出国。
She ____ _______ ________ go abroad.
3. 她在抽屉里偶然发现一些旧照片。
She _________ _________ some old photos in a drawer.
4. 不要把头伸出汽车窗外。
Don’t _______ your head _______ ______ the car window.
5. 最近非洲许多河流都干涸了。
Many rivers in Africa ________ ________ ______ recently.
6. 你的衣服要很长时间才能干透。
Your clothes will take ages _______ ________ _______.
7. 患难之交才是真朋友。
A friend ___ ________ is a friend ________.
8. 这桌子可以配合小孩的高度任意调整。
You can _______ this desk ____ _____ ________ ____ any child.
二. 根据所给提示，用本单元所学单词的正确形式填空。
1. She speaks in a _________ (轻柔的) voice.
2. I’ll _______ (烧烤) you some fish.
3. Only members have the __________ (特权) of using the sports facilities.
4. The new ____________ (布置) of the furniture changed the atmosphere of the room.
5. I had two slices of t_______ and a glass of orange juice for breakfast.
6. He ___________ (purchase) the land for $200, 000 dollars.
7. They celebrated their 10th wedding a____________.
8. _________ you _________ (sew) me a button on my shirt, please?
9. This is a well _________ (tailor) coat.
10. My i_________ isn’t enough to support my family.
11. She showed great _______ (技能) in winning the hearts of the children.
12. The teacher ___________ (distribute) the books to the students.
13. Professionals cannot ___________ (参与) in the competition.
14. Tokyo and New York are major f_________ centers.
15. Is there any __________ (保护) against nuclear weapons?
16. This sewing machine ________________ (not operate) properly.
17. His idea was __________ (远离的) from reality.
18. I ran all the way to school, o_________ I’d have been late.
19. He ________ (donate) blood to a blood bank.
Unit 5 Travelling abroad
一.完成句子。
1.身体很快适应温度的变化。
The body quickly ________ _____ changes in temperature.
2.只要他坚持不懈，他就能打破世界纪录。
If only he could _______ ___ _____, he would _____ the world ________.
3.我们必须与时俱进。
It’s necessary for us to ______ _____ with the times.
4.就他而言，他很满意你的答案。
_____ _____ ______ ______ ______ _________, he was satisfied with your answer.
5.我相信你会适应乡间生活的。
I’m sure that you will ______ _______ _____ country life.
6.尽管她很少在舞台上露面，这次在台上她感觉很自在。
She ________ ___ _______ on the stage this time, though she seldom appeared.
7.他忙于准备期中考试。
He ____ ________ preparing for the mid-term exams.
8.我们上个星期才搬的家，还没安顿下来呢。
We only moved house last week and we ________ ______ _____ yet.
二. 根据所给提示，用本单元学过的单词完成句子。
1. Please b________ the plane immediately.
2. The professor _________ (lecture) on Shakespeare last term.
3. What sort of ____________(资格) do you need for the job?
4. I did little _____________ (准备) for the examination.
5. Would you r__________ me a good dictionary?
6. His great kindness gave her great ________(安慰).
7. Can I s__________ milk for cream?
8. I cannot meet your _____________ (要求).
9. My fingers were n_______ with cold.
10. She ______________ (acknowledge) having been cheated.
11. He was too modest __________ (succeed) in life.
12. He made several c________ on the book.
13. The tree is a________ in fruit.
14. What factors ____________ (govern) your decision?
15. We’ll arrive at our d___________ by the evening.
答案
Unit 1
一. 1. ambition, to resign 2. beneficial 3. to adapt 4. annoyed 5. independence
6. conducted
7. literature
8. assistance
9. companion 10. congratulations 11. dignity
12. encouragement
二. 1. clumsy 2. absence 3. handkerchiefs/ handkerchieves 4. accessible
5. disability
6. latter
7. beneficial
三. 1. in other words 2. all in all 3. make fun of 4. all the best 5. in particular
6. lie in
7. congratulate sb on sth
8. out of breath
Unit 2
一. 1. rang up 2. be tested out 3. Turning around 4. Leave her alone
5. to set aside
6. smoothed away
二. 1. accompanied, to, concert2. envy, your talent 3. felt embarrassed
4. Out of sympathy
5. made, firm
6. explanation, sound, travels
三. 1. desire 2. piled 3. scanned 4. will declare 5. divorced, marriage
6. alarmed
7. satisfaction
8. elegant
9. absurd 10. painted 11. awful
12. obeyed
Unit 3
一. 1. ahead of 2. are aware of 3. In the meantime 4. scared to death
5. helping out
6. a pack of
7. to sort out
8. upside down
二. 1. Did, witness 2. were reflected 3. Don’t yell 4. to abandon 5. fled from
6. dragged
7. rented
三. 1. vivid 2. annual income 3. accommodations 4. relationship 5. purer
6. sharp
7. awesome
四. 1. depth 2. tongue 3. beauty 4. poisonous 5. wide/ broad 6. tasty 7. shallow
Unit 4
一. 1. heard from 2. is dying to 3. came across 4. stick out of 5. have dried up
6. to dry out
7. in need, indeed
8. adjust, to, the, height of
二. 1. soft 2. grill 3. privilege 4. arrangement 5. toast 6. purchased
7. anniversary 8. Would, sew 9. tailored 10. income 11. skill 12. distributed
13. particip ate 14. financial 15. security 16. doesn’t operate 17. remote
18. otherwise 19. donated
Unit 5
一. 1. adjusts to 2. keep it up, break, record 3. fit in 4. As far as he was concerned 5. get used to 6.
felt at home 7. is occupied/ busy
8. haven’t settled in
二. 1. board 2. lectured 3. qualifications 4. preparation 5. recommend
6. comfort
7. substitute
8. requirements
9. numb 10. acknowledged
11. to succeed 12. comments 13. abundant 14. governed 15. destination
语言点总结
Unit 1 Living well
Word usage
1.ambition n. 1) strong desire to be
2) object of such a desire
Her son was filled with ambition to become a great inventor.
Her ambition was to become a film star.
2.adapt vi: 1) make sb get used to sth; adjust
2) rewrite
He tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions.
The author is going to adapt his play for television.
The boys adapted the old barn for use by the club.
3. breath n. 1) single act of taking air in and sending air out
2) smell
After all that running, he was short of breath.
When he walked out of the room, he drew a deep breath.
There was not a breath of air in the hot auditorium.
4. annoy vt. irritate, make rather angry
His mother was annoyed with him for being so rude to their neighbors.
These flies are annoying me.
5. ignore vt. Take no notice of; refuse to notice of
His letters were ignored.
Even the best of men ignored that simple rule.
6. suitable adj. fit
He was just not suitable for the job.
These story books are suitable for children to read.
7. impress: impress sb with sth: have a favorable effect on sb
Impress sth on/upon sb: fix sth in sb’s mind
I was very impressed by his story.
The woman impressed me most unfavorably.
My father impressed on me the importance of hard work.
Our teacher impressed us with the importance of industry and economy.
8. assistance n: help v. assist
Your technical assistance in the project is greatly appreciated.
I can’t move this piano without assistance.
9. access n. 1) means of approaching or entering a place; way in
2) opportunity or right to use sth or approach sb
Only a few people have access to the full facts of the case.
The only access to their house is along that narrow road.
10. dignity n. 1) quality that earns or deserves respect; true worth
2) calm or serious manner or style
3) high or honourable rank, post.
He maintained his dignity throughout the trial.
A man's dignity depends not upon his wealth but upon his character.
The Queen conferred the dignity of a peerage on him.
11. inspire vt. 1) fill sb with the ability or urge to do
2) fill sb with thoughts, feelings or aims
His speech inspired us to try again.
The beautiful scenery inspired the composer.
His encouraging remarks inspired confidence in me.
The riot was inspired by extremists.
12. overcome v. 1) succeed in a struggle against sth, defeat
2) be victorious, triumph
3) find a way of dealing with or solving a problem ect.
The learner of a second language has many obstacles to overcome.
He was overcome by the heat.
He was overcome with astonishment
I believe truth will overcome.
13. overhear v. hear sb by chance/ by accident
Do not talk so loud; you may be overheard.
I happened to overhear what he said.
14. resign v. 1) give up a post, a job, claim etc
2) hand over
3) be ready to accept or endure
The general resigned his commission.
She resigned her children to the care of her sister.
He is resigned to his fate. 或He resigned himself to his fate.
The simplest thing is for him to resign at once.
15. independent adj. 1) not controlled by others or things
2) self governing
Many colonies in Africa became independent nations in the 1950's.
My elder sisters and brothers have moved away from home and are now independent.
One third of votes went to the independent candidate.
Useful phrases
1.set up: put up, build
A new government was set up after the war.
They wanted to set up a state of their own.
Police set up road-blocks on routes leading out of the city.
2.take on 1) undertake
2) become popular
3) put on a quality, appearance
The insect can take on the color of its surroundings.
He is unwilling to take on heavy responsibilities.
The lake has taken on a new look after being protected.
3.in particular: especially or specially, particularly
She stressed that point in particular.
I noticed his eyes in particular.
4. neither…nor…
Neither I nor he knows more about it.
The weather today is neither hot nor cold.
4.rather than 用于平行结构
I’d call her hair chestnut rather than brown.
I’d rather to go in summer rather than in winter.
I always prefer getting up early, rather than going to school without breakfast.
5. have trouble (in) doing sth: have difficulties (in) doing sth
He has trouble in making himself understood.
China has great trouble in solving the problem of population.
6.as well as
She is clever as well as beautiful.
Many students as well as Tom were present at the meeting.
She sings as well as playing the piano.
7.sit around: sit about
The guys have nothing to do but sit around chatting.
In the yard children are everywhere sitting around.
8.all in all
They were all in all to each other.
All in all, he admitted his mistake.
All in all, it had been a great success.
Unit 2 Robots
Word usage
1.experiment vi. 1) make an experiment
2) test or trial done carefully
Some people learn by experiment and others learn by experience.
He is experimenting with drugs to cure hepatitis.
Have they ever experimented on a large number of patients?
2.absent adj. 1) not present
2) take no notice of sth
Three members of the class were absent this morning.
Snow is absent in his country.
He had an absent look on his face.
3. embarrass v. cause sb to feel self-conscious; awkward or shamed
Arthur seemed embarrassed by the question.
A large family embarrassed him.
Wearing the heavy coat embarrassed his movements.
4. elegant adj. having the qualities of grace and beauty
Her writing was elegant.
His elegant piece of reasoning impressed me deeply.
5.accompany v. 1) go with
2) attend
3) occur or do at the same time as
He wished her to accompany him.
Lightning usually accompanies thunder.
He accompanied his speech with gestures.
The pianist accompanied her singing.
6.strike v. 1) hit sb/sth
2) impress sb deeply; move sb
3) occur to
He was struck by lightning.
She struck him with a stick.
The snake struck the man's hand.
That play struck me as silly.
It struck me that there was no one at home.
7.sight n. 1) ability to see
2) range within which sb can see
3) things worth seeing on sth
I'll have my sight tested tomorrow.
Victory is in sight.
The girl dreaded the sight of snakes.
8.envy n. 1) feeling of discontent caused by sb else’s good fortune
2) the thing that causes sb to feel envy
3) feel envy of sb or at sth
She said it out of envy.
His talent is the envy of his colleagues.
I envy you your good luck.
9. risk v. 1) expose sb/oneself to danger
2) possibility to meeting danger or suffering harm
He saved my life at the risk of losing his own.
The brave man risked his life in trying to save the child.
By criticizing her boss, she risked losing her position.
I don't think they will risk holding an election
10. stick v. 1) stick sth in/into/through sth
2) put or fix sth in a position or place
Grandpa still walks without a stick.
I bought the child some sticks of candy.
He stuck the pen behind his ear.
11. include v. 1) have sb/sth as part of whole
2) have sb/sth in /among sth
The price includes both house and furniture.
I include him among my friends.
12. explore v. 1) travel into or through a place to learn about it
2) examine sth thoroughly to text or find out sth
They explored this desert region in 1923.
The conference explored the possibility of closer trade links.
As soon as they arrived in the town they went out to explore. 13.award v. 1) make an official decision to give sth to sb as a prize
2) things or amount awarded.
Phil was awarded the top prize.
The judge awarded him $1000 as damages.
The novel earned him a literary award.
14.injure v. 1) hurt sb, harm
2) injured, wounded
I hope I didn't injure her feelings.
His back was injured.
All 14 injured were later discharged from hospital.
15.influence n 1) power to produce and effect
v. 2) have an effect or influence on sb/sth
The influence of climate on crops are self-evident.
Mr. Smith is a man of influence in this town.
I don't want to influence you. You must decide for yourself.
Useful phrases
1. persuade sb to do sth: persuade sb into doing sth
persuade sb out of sth
persuade sb that- clause
She persuaded me into buying it.
The salesman persuaded us to buy his product.
We worked hard to persuade them that we were genuinely interested in the project
I persuaded him out of smoking.
2. allow sb to do sth: allow doing sth
She allowed us to smoke.
The windfall allowed me to buy a house.
We don’t allow smoking here.
3. reach for: stretch out one’s hand in order to touch
He reached for his gun.
I reached across the table for the jam.
4. turn around: turn round
When the teacher turned around, they began to whisper.
5. there stood… 用此结构的动词有stand, seem to be, happen to be, be likelyto , live, used to be, lie, ect
There happened to be no nobody in the room.
There used to be a cinema here.
There appeared to be a war between her hear and her hand.
There is sure to be a restaurant there.
6. after all 1) in spite of everything
2) it must be remembered
It turned out he went by train after all.
After all, you were up until three last night.
7. fall off: decrease in quantity or quality
Enrollment has fallen off this year.
Attendance at my lectures has fallen off considerably.
8. in time: not late; sooner or later, eventually
You’ll learn how to do it in time.
They caught the bus in time.
9. give up : 1) persuade sb to do sth
2) lose heart, lose hope
He gave up his seat to an old man
The girl gave up halfway.
wish I could give up drinking.
10. set off 1) begin a journey, race etc
2) set sth off cause a bomb, mine etc to explore
They set off in search of the lost child.
Do be careful with those fireworks; don’t set them off.
Unit 3 Under the sea
Word usage
1. share v. 1) have a share of sth with others
2) give a share of sth to others
3) a part or portion of a large amount
I have done my share of the work.
The young engineer had a large share in modernizing the factory My wife shared with me in distress.
We shared in his joy.
2. favourite n/adj 1) best liked
2) a person or thing liked more than others
Lester, the second son, was his father's favorite.
Pepsi is my favorite drink.
3. annual adj. 1) happening every year
2) calculated for the year.
Employees are entitled to an annual paid leave of fifteen days.
Mr. Watson's annual income is US$20,000.
Are beans annuals?
4. witness v. 1) be present at sth and see it
2) give evidence about sth in a law court
n. 3) what is said about an event
I was a witness to the argument.
He was called as a defense witness.
I witnessed the traffic accident.
The two servants witnessed Mr. Smith's will.
5. sort v. 1) arrange things in groups, separate things of one type
n. 2) a group or class of people or things
All sorts of lamps are available in that shop.
That's just the sort of thing I want.
He was sorting his foreign stamps.
6. accommodation n. 1) rooms for living in
2) lodings, rooms and food
make an accommodation to wartime conditions
They reached an accommodation with neighboring countries.
He called the hotel for accommodations.
7. crash v. 1) fall or srike sth suddenly and noisily
2) fail suddenly, collapse
3) a violent fall, blow or breakage.
The motorcycle crashed into the fence.
An airliner crashed west of Denver last night.
His company crashed last year.
8. yell v. 1) utter a loud sharp cry
2) speak in yelling voice
n. 3) a loud sharp cry
He yelled with pain
She yelled a warning to us.
I heard a yell inside.
9. grab v. 1) grasp sth suddenly or roughly
2) seize sb/sth eagerly
3) take or have sth
The thief grabbed the purse and ran away with it.
Dad grabbed some breakfast and went off to work.
She grabbed at the money.
10. distance n. 1) space between two points or places
2) distant placer or points
It is a long distance from New York to Hongkong.
They saw a few houses in the distance.
Lately she has seemed to distance herself from me.
11. pack v. 1) put sth into a container
2) cover or protect sth with
3) fill
The tourist carried a pack on his back.
He used to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day.
A pack of hounds chased the fox.
He packed his clothes into a trunk.
We packed the books before we moved.
12. wound v/n 1) give a wound to sb
2) hurt
3) injury
He had a bullet wound in his chest.
That was a wound to the child's pride.
The shot wounded her left arm.
13. meantime n/adv 1) meanwhile
2) during a period of time
3) give food to
The war dragged on. In the meantime, an economic crisis took place in that country
I'll be here first thing in the morning, and meantime she'll get some rest.
14. rough. Adj 1) uneven, not level or smooth
2) not gentle or calm, move violently
Her hands were rough with work.
They built a rough model out of sticks and wire.
Martin had a rough manner.
15. abandon v. 1) go away from( a person, thing or place) not intending to return, desert
2) give up
3) abandon oneself to: be addicted to
The crew abandoned the burning ship.
The broken bike was found abandoned by the river side.
She abandoned herself to despair.
16. approach v. 1) come near to sb/sth
2) out of approaching
3) a way leading to sth, path
He cautiously approached the house.
Have you approached the manager about taking a day off next week?
He approached the question as a scientist.
Snow announced the approach of winter.
Useful phrases
1。out of 1) at a distance from, not in…
2) away from
3) cause, indicating motive
Fish jumped out of bed when he heard the door bell rang.
He helped you just out of kindness.
Please don’t look out fo window.
2. come on 1) used in the imperative to encourage sb to do sth.
2) make progress
3) begin
Come on now, someone must know the answer.
The garden is coming on nicely.
The rain has just come on.
3. upside down 1) with the upper part underneath instead of on top
2) in or into total disorder or confusion
That picture is upside down.
The house was turned upside down.
He holds his books upside down in his hand.
4. stop…from… :
prevent…from…
keep …from
ban…from…
Who prevents their plans from being carried out?
Of course I can't prevent your going.
You can’t stop us (from) go ing if we want to.
5. a pack of : a group of, a number of, a packet
a pack of wolves
a pack of cigarettes
a pack of lies
6. ahead of : in the lead over sb/sth
His ideas were ahead of his time.
She was always well ahead of the rest of the class.
7. as conj. 1) during the time when…
2) since, because
3) although
4) in the way….
I read the letters as I walked along the river.
As you weren’t there, I left a message.
Try as he would, he couldn’t open the door.
Leave the table as it is.
Unit 4 Sharing
Word usage
1. interview n. 1) meeting at which sb is asked questions to find out if he is suitable.
v. 2) conduct an interview with sb
He asked for an interview with the president.
We are now going to interview the Minister of Education.
She has interviewed most of the applicants for the job
Don't be late for your interview, or you won't get the job.
2. survey v. 1) look carefully at all of sth/sb
2) study the general condition of sth
This book surveys the events leading to the Civil War.
She surveyed herself in a mirror.
A survey of world history is one of the courses offered this semester.
We were pleased with our first survey of the house.
3. list n 1) series of names, items, figures,etc. written or printed
2) v. make a list of sth
3) lean over to one side
His name was dropped from the list.
These names are to be listed in the catalog.
The reasons are listed below.
4. inclue v. 1) bring in as a part of the whole
2) make sb/sth part of a large group
The price includes both house and furniture
I include him among my friends.
5. wonder v 1) be surprised
2) wish to know, be anxious to learn
I wonder at her rudeness.
I wonder whether you like her.
We wonder that the little boy is a university student.
There was a look of wonder in his eyes.
6. fantastic adj 1) wild and strange
2) impossible to carry out; not practical
3) excellent
She had some fantastic idea that I was poisoning her
Your proposal is utterly fantastic.
That store charges fantastic prices.
Tina's really a fantastic girl!
7. relative adj 1) having a connection with sth
2) considered in relation or proportion to sb/sth else
3) person who is related to another
Relative to its size, the city is sparsely populated.
Nothing's fixed in this world; everything is relative.
He asked me some questions relative to the subject.
My aunt is my only immediate relative.
8. adjust v. 1) put sth into the correct order or position; arrange
2) alter sth by a small amount so that it will fit
3) adjust sth/oneself to sth
She must learn to adjust herself to English life.
I must adjust my watch, it's fast.
Astronauts in flight must adjust to weightlessness
9. possession n. 1) state of possessing; ownership
2) thing that is possessed; property
The possession of a degree does not guarantee you a job.
Her possessions could fit in one suitcase.
Some Caribbean islands are still French possessions.
10. leftover n. pl 1) food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal
n 2) an object, habit, method etc. that remains from an earlier time.
Adj 3) food that has not been eaten
Give the leftovers to the dog.
They still slept with the lights on, a leftover from more dangerous times.
Any leftover vegetables can be used to make soup.
11. compare v to examine or judge one thing against another in order to show the points of
likeness or difference.
Compared with him, I am a bungler
Compare this with that, and you will see which is better.
This view is beyond compare.
12. contribution n 1) to join with others in giving money, help, etc.
2) to help in bringing about
The invention of paper was a great contribution to human civilization.
I made a contribution of $100 to the Famine Relief Fund.
Will you give us some contribution?
The editor is short of contributions for the May issue.
13. purchase v. 1) buy sth
2) obtain or achieve sth
3) action of buying
He purchased this stamp at an auction.
We treasure this dearly purchased victory.
He worked all summer to save money for the purchase of a piano.
He filled the car with his purchases.
14. glance 1) take a quick look
2) of bight objects flash
He glanced round the conference room.
He glanced at the envelope and recognized his uncle's handwriting.
Their bayonets glanced in the sunlight.
15. acquire v 1) gain sth by one’s own ability, efforts or behaviour
2) obtain sth; be given sth
He failed to obtain a scholarship.
They obtained a loan from the government.
Those conditions no longer obtain.
Useful phrases
1. set up 1) make sb healthier, sronger, provide sb with the money to start a business, buy a house
ect
2) erect sth; establish or create sth
3) establish a record
A new government was set up after the war.
She set up a new world record time in the 100 metres.
Her father set him up in business.
2. prepare for : to make sth or sb ready to be used or to do sth
They prepared themselves for the worst.
When we arrived home, mother had already prepared dinner for us.
I was preparing for bed when I heard a knock at the door.
3. notice sb/sth
notice that…
notice sb/sth doing sth
be/get noticed
She didn't notice that I had entered the room.
I noticed him winking at his brother.
Did you notice her engagement ring?
The plane was noticed to take off at six o'clock.
4. come across 1) be understood or communicated
2) come across sb/sth, meet or find sb/sth by chance
She came across to talk with me.
We came across an old man lying in the road.
I came across an old friend yesterday.
A very good idea came across his mind.
5. die of
die from
The old man d ied of cancer.’
He died from a wound.
6. can’t stand: bear, endure
can’t stand+ n/pron
can’t stand+ to do sth
can’t stand+ doing sth
I can’t stand such pain.
I can’t stand to see good food going to waste.
I can’t stand staying up so lat e.
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Word usage
1。Expect v. 1) to think sth will happen
2) to consider that sth is likely to come or happen
He expected to finish the work by March.
We expected that you would succeed.
That's just what we expected.
Don't expect too much of him.
2. lecture n. 1) a speech spoken or read before a group of people
2) to give a lecture or a series of lectures
Professor Lee will give us a lecture on poetry.
Father gave me a lecture for speeding.
He continued to lecture on criminal law at Rome University.
Please don't lecture me.
3. qualification n. 1) a proof that one has passed exam and gain a certain degree of knowledge
2) the necessary ability or knowledge
She passed her qualification for the Olympic gymnastic competition.
What are the qualifications for an airline pilot?
They accepted my plan without qualifications of any kind.
The qualification of his policy as conservative is justified.
4. preparation n. 1) the action or speaking
2) the state of being prepared
He sharpened his knife in preparation for carving the meat.
We made preparations for the trip.
The preparation for his cough included camphor.
5. highly adv. 1) to a high degree, vevy
2) very well, very much, more than usual
They are highly skilled workers.
Dogs have a highly developed sense of smell.
He speaks very highly of you
He is highly paid.
6. recommend v. 1) to speak in favour of; praise as being good for a pursoe
2) to advise or suggest
3) to make attractive
Can you recommend me some new books on this subject?
I recommend you to comply with safety regulations.
His proposal has much to recommend it.
I recommended my child to her care.
7. host n 1) a person who receives and entertains one
2) compare of a television programme
v 3) act as host at an event or to a person
Yesterday we were hosts to a few friends.
It remains unknown which country will host the international tennis tournament We attended a dinner party hosted by the president of the company.
A host of friends met him at the railroad station.
8. comfort n 1) state of being free from suffering, pain or anxiety
2) help or kindness
3) give comfort to sb
She longed for the comforts of home.
We could give him no comfort.
It's a comfort to be with you.
They tried to comfort her, but what could they say?
9. substitute n 1) the person or thing that replaces
2) put or use sb as a substitute
Is saccharin a good substitute for sugar?
Home-made parts are being substituted for imported ones.
Only art can substitute for nature.
The new substitute sweetener is made from a wild plant.
10. acadimic 1) adj: of school, colleges
2) n. teacher/students at a university, college
Professor Watson is leaving the academic world to take a job in industry.
A good historian must have an academic mind.
He has no interest in academic questions.
11. requirement 1) n. thing depend on or needed
2) thing ordered or demanded
Food is a requirement of life.
He has filled all requirements for promotion.
12. tutor 1) n private teacher
2) book of instruction in a particular subject esp. music
3) v. act or work as a teacher
His parents employed a tutor to teach him mathematics.
He often tutors a child of his friend’s for an examination.
13. numb. 1) adj. Without the power to feel or move
2) v. to make sb/sth numb
My fingers were numb with cold.
He was numbed by his wife's sudden death.
14. acknowledge 1) v. accept, admit
2) express thanks for
I acknowledge that her criticism is just.
The candidate waved his hands to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd.
Stella didn't even acknowledge me when I waved a greeting.
15. concern. 1) v. to worry, to trouble, to bother
2) to be business of sb, effect
3) n. worry, anxiety
The letter is chiefly concerned with export commodities.
The news concerns your brother.
The boy's poor health concerned his parents.
He was very concerned about her.
That's no concern of mine.
16. confuse 1) v. to mislead, to cause to be mistaken
2) to put into disorder; upset
3) to mix up
They confused me by their conflicting advice.
You confused Australia with Austria.
His granddaughter confused the papers on his desk.
17. occupy 1) v. to take up or fill time
2) to take possession
3) live in or have possession of
The enemy soon occupied the town.
Reading occupies most of my free time.
She is occupied in writing a novel.
He occupied himself with various research projects.
Useful phrases
1. take up 1) to fill time
2) to cover area of
3) to spend time doing sth
4) to continue
When did he take up football?
The work took up all his time.
Tom took up art while at school.
2. first of all: the first
He is a great soldier first of all.
First of all, I must check the number.
3. feel at home: feel free
While playing, children will not feel at home if adults are present.
4. so..that…: such that…
He is so kind that no one doesn’t like him.
He got up so early that he could catch up the early bus.
He worked very hard so that he would not fail the examination.
5. get used to doing sth/ be used to doing/ be accustomed to doing
I am not used to getting up late.
He has got used to the cold weather of this country.
6. It+ be( is was)+…+that /who…
It was in the street that I met my friend.
It was my friend that/who I met in the street It was not u ntil 10 o’clock that I went to bed.
7. say goodbye to
say Hello/Hi to sb
say one’s wish to
remember me to sb