一、知識(shí)點(diǎn)
1. cultural relics 文化遺產(chǎn)
Many unearthed cultural relics were exhibited at the museum.
博物館展出了許多出土文物。By definition the capital is the political and cultural center of a country. 根據(jù)定義,首都是一個(gè)國(guó)家的政治文化中心。
2. rare and valuable 珍貴稀有
It is rare to find such a genius nowadays.
這樣的天才現(xiàn)在很少見(jiàn)。
The flaw in this vase makes it less valuable. 這個(gè)花瓶因?yàn)橛悬c(diǎn)缺陷,不那么值錢(qián)了。
3. in search of 尋找,尋求 = in search for
He's sailed the seven seas in search of adventure. 他闖蕩七大洋去歷險(xiǎn).
He went to the south in search for a better future.他為了尋找更好的前途到南方去。
4. in the fancy style 以別致的風(fēng)格 in … style/ in the style of ……以……風(fēng)格
These clothes are too fancy for me, I prefer plainer ones. 這些衣服對(duì)我來(lái)說(shuō)有些花哨,我還是喜歡素凈些的。
5. popular
She is popular at school. 她在學(xué)校里很受人喜歡。
This dance is popular with young people. 這種舞很受青年人喜愛(ài)。
6. …a treasure decorated with gold and jewels, which took the country’s best artists about ten years to make. 用金銀珠寶裝飾起來(lái)的珍品,一批國(guó)家秀的藝術(shù)家用了大約十年的時(shí)間才把它完成。
decorate with 以...裝飾
7. be designed for …為……而設(shè)計(jì)
by design 故意地
My brother designs to be an engineer. 我弟弟立志要當(dāng)工程師。
This room was originally designed to be my study. 這間屋子原預(yù)定做我的書(shū)房。
His parents designed him for the army, but he preferred the navy. 他父母打算要他當(dāng)陸軍,但是他卻喜歡當(dāng)海軍。
8. belong to 屬于
We belong to the same generation. 我們屬于同代人。
9. in return 作為回報(bào)/報(bào)答/交換
in turn 依次地,輪流的;轉(zhuǎn)而,反過(guò)來(lái)
10. a troop of 一群He is surrounded by a troop of friends. 他被一群朋友圍住了。
11. become part of… 變成……的一部分
It is part of the way we act.
它是我們行為表現(xiàn)的一部分。
12. serve as
作為,用作,充當(dāng),起作用
The room can serve as a study. 這間房子可作書(shū)房用。
13. a small reception hall for important visitors 接待重要來(lái)賓的小型會(huì)客室。
14. Later,Catherine II had the Amber Room moved to a palace outside St Petersburg where she spent her summers. 后來(lái),葉卡捷琳娜二世派人把琥珀屋搬到圣彼得堡郊外她避暑的宮殿中。
have sth done
請(qǐng)/讓別人做某事,使得,蒙受某種損失
We had the machine repaired.
我們請(qǐng)人把機(jī)器修好了。
15. In 1770 the room was completed the way she wanted. 1770年,這間琥珀屋按照她的要求完成了。 ( I was never allowed to do things the way /that/ in which I wanted. 我從來(lái)不允許按照自己的想法去做事情。)
16. Sadly, although the Amber Room was considered one of the wonders of the world, it is missing. 可悲的是,盡管琥珀屋被認(rèn)為是世界上的一大奇跡之一,可是現(xiàn)在它卻消失了。
I am considering going abroad. 我正在考慮出國(guó)。
I consider it a great honor.我認(rèn)為這是極大的榮幸。
We consider that the driver is not to blame. 我們認(rèn)為這不是司機(jī)的過(guò)錯(cuò)。
We consider it (to be ) true.=(We consider that it is true.) 我們認(rèn)為這是真實(shí)的。
a couple of words missing 缺的兩三個(gè)字
There is a page missing. 缺少一頁(yè)。
Police are combing the woods for the missing children.警察搜遍樹(shù)林以尋找失蹤的孩子.
17. be at war 處于戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)狀態(tài),交戰(zhàn)
18. remove some furture and small art objects 把一些家具和小件藝術(shù)品搬走
He removed the mud from his shoes. 他去掉鞋上的泥。
This old table is a valuable piece of furniture. 這張舊桌子是一件很珍貴的家具。
19. in less than two days 在不到兩天的時(shí)間里
20. There is no doubt that the boxes were then put on a train for… 毫無(wú)疑問(wèn),這些箱子后來(lái)被裝上了運(yùn)往……的火車。
There is no doubt that she will keep her word.毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)她會(huì)遵守諾言的.
There is no doubt that Taiwan belongs to China. 這是毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)的,臺(tái)灣屬于中國(guó)。
There is no doubt that she is capable of the job.她能勝任這個(gè)工作,這是毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)的.
21. After that, what happened to the Amber Room remains a mystery. 從那以后,琥珀屋的去處便成了一個(gè)謎。
it remains to be seen 尚待分曉
The fact remains to be proved.事實(shí)尚待證明
remain in呆在家里 remain out呆在外面, 留在戶外
These matters remain in doubt. 這些事情仍然值得懷疑
He's determined to remain loyal to the team whatever comes his way. 他決心不管發(fā)生什么事都忠于球隊(duì)。
Peter became a judge but John remained a fisherman. 彼得當(dāng)了法官,但約翰仍然是個(gè)漁民。
22. By studying old photos of the former Amber Room, they have made the new one look like the old one. 通過(guò)研究琥珀屋原來(lái)的照片,他們建造的新琥珀屋樣子和舊的看起來(lái)非常像。
23. One day he was looking in a second-hand furniture shop when he saw an amazing object among the many different vases and jewels. 一天,他正在一家二手家具商店查找,突然他在眾多不同的花瓶和首飾中看見(jiàn)一個(gè)神奇的東西。
24. without doubt 無(wú)疑地,確實(shí)地
He is without doubt the cleverest student I've ever taught.
他確實(shí)是我所教過(guò)的學(xué)生中最聰明的.
25. the UN peace-keeping force 聯(lián)合國(guó)維和部隊(duì)
26. The old man saw some Germans taking apart the Amber Room and receiving it.
那位老人看見(jiàn)一些德國(guó)人把琥珀屋拆開(kāi)搬走了。 take apart 拆卸,拆開(kāi)
Take apart the pieces before putting the toys away. 玩具拿開(kāi)前先將它拆成一件件的。
27. In a trial, a judge must decide which eyewitnesses to believe and which not to believe. 在審訊中,法官必須確定哪些目擊者可信哪些不可信。
28. rather than
勝于,而不是
Tom rather than Jack is to blame. 該受責(zé)備的是湯姆,而不是杰克。
I prefer to read rather than sit idle. 我寧愿讀書(shū)而不愿閑坐著。
We aim at quality rather than quantity. 我們的目的是重質(zhì)不重量。
29. by the light of the moom 借助于月光
30. for oneself 親自,獨(dú)自地
One should not live for oneself alone. 一個(gè)人不應(yīng)只是為自已活著。
31. To my surprise the entrance to the mine was closed 使我感到驚奇的是礦口被封閉了。…….
32. I think highly of those who are searching for the Ambe Room. 我認(rèn)為那些在找尋琥珀屋的人們很了不起。
33. Nor do I think they should give it to any government. 我也不認(rèn)為他們會(huì)把它交給任何政府。
34. do with 處理,忍受,對(duì)付
I can't do with his insolence.
我忍受不了他那傲慢無(wú)禮的態(tài)度
What do they do with the coin?
他們是怎樣處理這枚硬幣的?
35. take notes of 記錄,把……記下來(lái)
Please take notes of the important while you read. 請(qǐng)邊讀邊把重要的事情記下來(lái)。
36. Read the information that is provided for the visitors. 閱讀一下為參觀者提供的信息。
They provide us with food. 他們供給我們食物。
We provided food for the hungry children. 我們?yōu)轲囸I的孩子們提供食物。
It's wise to save some money and provide for the future. "積蓄點(diǎn)錢(qián),為將來(lái)使用作些準(zhǔn)備是明智的。"
He has a wife and seven children to provide for. 他需要贍養(yǎng)妻子和七個(gè)孩子。
37. It will not only give you a chance of practising your English but also of developing an interest in local history at the same time.它不僅給你了練習(xí)英語(yǔ)的機(jī)會(huì)而且在同時(shí)也給你了培養(yǎng)對(duì)當(dāng)?shù)貧v史感興趣的機(jī)會(huì)。
38. for fun 為了消遣,為了開(kāi)心
He plays violin just for fun.
他拉小提琴只是為了自?shī)首詷?lè)。
二、練習(xí)
一)填寫(xiě)單詞
1. By definition the capital is the political and c_______ center of a country.
2.Though he recovered from his illness, he r__________ weak.
3.The house b_________ to the old man was built hundreds of years ago.
4.Heavily as it rained, we were still out in s________ of the missing boy.
5. The school building was d_________ by a famous professor in Beijing, whose s_________ many people prefer.
6. I sent her a bike as his birthday g________, and she gave me an mp3 in r_________.
7. She stared at herself in the m________ and lost in thought.
8. They are twins. No w________ I can not tell them apart.
9. He was c_________ to be honest. In fact, the e_________he gave p______ to be false.
10. We mustn't _____ to know what we don't know. Please raise your questions if any.
二)請(qǐng)根據(jù)中文意思完成下列句子。
1. 長(zhǎng)城是世界一大奇跡。 The Great Wall is one of the _______ in the world.
2. 請(qǐng)考慮一下我的建議。Please ____________ my suggestion.
3.僅幾名士兵沒(méi)有戰(zhàn)死。 Only a few soldiers ____________ the battle.
4.我偶然在那書(shū)店里見(jiàn)到這本珍貴的書(shū)。I came across the _____ book in the shop.
5.他的繪畫(huà)受到世界上一些專家的好評(píng)。Some experts of the world _______ _______ ___ his paintings.
6.他給我們?nèi)绱硕嗟膸椭蚁霝樗鲂┦伦鳛閳?bào)答。He has given us so much help that I really wanted to do something for him ____ _________.
7.有很多人出席了這次會(huì)議,其中三分之二都是同一個(gè)學(xué)校的。There are many people present at the meeting, two thirds of whom _________ _______ the same school.
8.我們認(rèn)為他說(shuō)的不重要。We ___________ what he said unimportant.
9.那些男孩去找吃的東西去了。The boy went ___ ________ ___ something to eat.
10. He is a student who has a ____ for music. 他是個(gè)對(duì)音樂(lè)有天賦的學(xué)生。
三)單項(xiàng)選擇
1. When I left, he _____ me that I should take my recorder to his birthday party.
a. remembered b. reminded c. was remained d. asked
2. ______ his wife, his daughter also went to see him.
a. Besides b. Beside c. Except d. Except for
3. A working party has been set up to ______ this matter.
a. look up b. look for c. look into d. look through
4. The had a good preparation for the project, so they had little _____ all the work.
a. troubles to finish b. trouble to finish c. difficulty in finishing d.difficulties to finish
5. That dress is such a good _____ that it will be fashionable for years.
a. manner b. style c. sort d. model
6. This photo _____ me __________ my childhood.
a. reminded; of b. remembered; in c. recalled; in d. remained; into
7. A year later, his friend was appointed as a sales manager, but he _____ a salesman.
a. reminded b. still c. worked d. remained
8. Since 1949, the people’s living standard ____ , causing a big ____ in population.
A.has been raised; rise B.has been rose; raise C.has raised; rise D.has raised; rose
9. As I felt so much better, my doctor ______ me to take a holiday by the sea.
a. suggested b. advised c. considered d. insisted
10. ______ decision is made, you must ______ .
a. Once; carry it out b. when; carry out it c. As soon as; work out it d.After; carry it on
11. I am very grateful for your assistance, and hope that one day I may be albe to do something for you ______ .
a. in turns b. in case c. in return d. in use
12. When you are in ______ about the meaning of the word, you can look it up in a dictionary.
a. idea b. talk c. wonder d. doubt
13. I’ve ______ invitation, but I don’t think I’ll______ it.
a. accepted; received b. received; receive c. taken; accept d. received; accept
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1. cultural 2. remains 3. belonging 4. search 5. designed, style6. gift, return
7. mirror 8. wonder 9. considered, evidence, proved 10. pretend
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1. wonders 2. consider 3. survied 4. rare 5. thought highly of 6. in trturn 7. belong to
8. consider 9. in search of 10. gift
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II---II The Olympic Games
一、知識(shí)點(diǎn)
1. the ancient Olympic Games 古代奧運(yùn)會(huì)
2. compete in …compete with other countries for world market 與其它國(guó)家競(jìng)爭(zhēng)國(guó)際市場(chǎng)
compete in a race 參加賽跑
compete with [against] sb. for sth. 與某人競(jìng)爭(zhēng)而獲得某物
Our Greek cities used to compete against each other just for the honour of winning.我們希臘各個(gè)城市之間曾經(jīng)為了榮譽(yù)而彼此之間相互競(jìng)爭(zhēng)。
3. take part in 參加
We all had to take part in the training run, with nobody excepted.
我們大家都得參加跑步訓(xùn)練, 無(wú)人例外.
4. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? 奧運(yùn)旗幟上的五環(huán)代表什么?
stand for 代表;表示;主張;支持;擁護(hù);容忍;允許
What does "ESL" stand for? "ESL"代表什么?
I won't stand for his insults any longer. 我再不能容忍他的污辱了。
5. the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics 北京奧運(yùn)會(huì)吉祥物
Fuwa,the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carry a message of friendship ,peace and good wishes from China to children all over the world.
福娃是北京2008年第2xx屆奧運(yùn)會(huì)吉祥物,它們向世界的孩子們傳達(dá)友誼、和平和良好的祝福。
6. come on a magical journey 做夢(mèng)幻之游come on (表勸說(shuō),鼓勵(lì)等)來(lái)吧,走吧;開(kāi)始
His French has come on a lot since he joined the conversation class.
他自從參加了會(huì)話班,法語(yǔ)取得了很大進(jìn)步。
7. (a) volunteer for (……志愿者)志愿做……
Don't volunteer for more than you can handle. 別做力不能及的事情。
I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
我想成為2008年北京奧運(yùn)會(huì)的志愿者。
8. I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece” and used to write about the Olympics a long time ago 我生活在你們所說(shuō)的“古希臘”,我曾經(jīng)寫(xiě)過(guò)很久以前奧林匹克運(yùn)動(dòng)會(huì)的情況。
We used to keep in touch with each other by writing letters.我們過(guò)去常寫(xiě)信聯(lián)系對(duì)方。
I am used to reading stories to my daughter every night and she enjoys it.我習(xí)慣了每天給女兒講故事,她也非常喜歡這樣做。
Wood can be used to make furniture. 木頭能用來(lái)做家具。
There used to be a temple at the place where our school stands now.在我們學(xué)校所在之處過(guò)去有一座廟。
9. …and both are held every four years on a regular basis. 兩個(gè)都是定期每四年舉行一次。
on a regular basis 定期地He comes to visit us on a regular basis.他定期來(lái)看望我們。
10. Only atheletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors. 只有達(dá)到他們各自項(xiàng)目統(tǒng)一標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的運(yùn)動(dòng)員才會(huì)被接受參見(jiàn)奧運(yùn)會(huì)。
I am sure that he will be admitted to Beijing University this summer. 我肯定他今年夏天將被北京大學(xué)錄取。
This ticket admits two people to the football match. 這張票可供兩人入場(chǎng)看足球賽。
The cinema admits about 2000 people.這座電*大約可坐 2000 人。
The rules and regulations admit of no other explanation.這些規(guī)章制度不容許有其他解釋。
His illness admits of no delay.他的病不容拖延。
He never admits that he is wrong. 他從不承認(rèn)自己錯(cuò)了。
John has admitted breaking the window. 約翰已承認(rèn)打碎了窗子。
11. It is in the Summer Olympics that you have the running races, together with swimming, sailing, and all the team sports.跑步、游泳、劃船和所有團(tuán)隊(duì)項(xiàng)目是在夏季奧運(yùn)會(huì)上進(jìn)行的。
12. No other counries could join in, nor could slaves or women. 別的國(guó)家不能參加,奴隸和婦女也不能參加。
13. Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics…婦女不僅允許參加,而且她們還在體操比賽項(xiàng)目中起著非常重要的作用。
14. as well 也;又;同樣
as well as (除...之外)也,既...又
conj. 以及,又
I write my own songs and I play the guitar as well.
我唱自己譜曲的歌,也彈吉他。
A teacher should entertain as well as teach.教師不僅要教書(shū),也要激起學(xué)生的興趣。
15 There is as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.國(guó)與國(guó)之間爭(zhēng)取奧運(yùn)會(huì)承辦權(quán)的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)就跟爭(zhēng)奪奧運(yùn)獎(jiǎng)牌一樣地激烈。
16. So even the olive wreath has been replaced. 就連橄欖枝花環(huán)也被取代了。
David will replace Mike in next week’s tennis competition. 大衛(wèi)將代替邁克參加下周的網(wǎng)球賽。
The broken parts of the machine must be replaced, otherwise we can’t continue our work. 這些損害的機(jī)器部件必須得換,否則我們無(wú)法繼續(xù)工作。
I have owned my car for almost ten years. This year I’ll replace it with a new one. 我的汽車用了差不多十年了,今年我要換一輛新車。
Would you replace the magazine after reading it? 讀完雜志后把它放回原處好么?
17. Put forward your ideas and give reasons for your choice. 提出你的觀點(diǎn)并給出你選擇的原因。put forward 呈上;提出;提前;撥快(鐘表)
Two advices of design are put forward.
提出了兩點(diǎn)設(shè)計(jì)建議。
The reason for this is that this plane is also a bicycle. 其原因是,這架飛機(jī)又是一輛自行車。
reason with sb. for [against] sth.
因贊成[反對(duì)]...同某人講道理[辯論]
reason sb. out of his prejudice說(shuō)服某人消除成見(jiàn)
reason sb. into accepting a proposal說(shuō)服某人接受建議
18. be in/under sb’s charge
管理
in charge of 負(fù)責(zé)
These books were left in your charge. 這些書(shū)由你管理。
The chief engineer was in charge of directing the building of the subway. 主任工程師負(fù)責(zé)指揮地鐵的建造工程。
I was in charge of my sister. 我在照看我妹妹。
This ward is in [under]the charge of Dr Green. 這間病房是由格林大夫負(fù)責(zé)的。
How much did he charge you for repairing the bicycle? 他修理自行車收了你多少錢(qián)?
Do you charge for the use of the office telephone at off-duty time? 下班時(shí)間打辦公電話你們收不收費(fèi)?
The boy charged into the room. 男孩沖進(jìn)屋里。
Suddenly the wild animal charged at us. 突然那頭野獸朝我們沖過(guò)來(lái)。
Those young men were charged by the police with causing a disturbance in the neighbourhood.
警察指控那些青年人在這一帶犯了擾亂治安罪。
She charged me to look after her daughter. 她要我負(fù)責(zé)看管她的女兒。
19. physical exercise 體育鍛煉
Physical fitness is having a strong healthy body. 身體健康就是有一個(gè)強(qiáng)壯健康的身體。
physical change 物理變化
physical education 體育
20. rise to one’s feet 站起來(lái),立起。
21. She was in front in her race when another competitor pushed her on purpose so that she fell down. 她在比賽中跑在前面,突然另外一個(gè)運(yùn)動(dòng)員故意推了她一下,結(jié)果她摔倒了。
22. take responsibility for…對(duì)……負(fù)有責(zé)任,負(fù)起對(duì)……的責(zé)任
23. If you are discovered, you will be fined. 如果被發(fā)現(xiàn),你將被罰款。
He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation. 他因違反交通規(guī)則被罰款200美元。
24. win glory for sb. 為某人贏得榮譽(yù)
We must try to win glory for our school!我們必須設(shè)法為母校爭(zhēng)光。
25. make a bargain with sb. 與某人成交
26. promise to do sth. 答應(yīng)做某事
He has promised to behave better henceforth. 他答應(yīng)從今以后要表現(xiàn)得好些。
She promised her brother that she would write to him. 她答應(yīng)弟弟將給他寫(xiě)信。
This year promises to be another good one for harvests. 今年看來(lái)又是個(gè)豐收年。
Remember to carry out your promise . 記住要履行諾言。
He broke his promise and did not come to see me. 他不遵守諾言,沒(méi)來(lái)看我。
The news brings little promise of peace. 這消息使和平無(wú)望。
27. She practised running to compete in the Olympic Games. 為了參加奧運(yùn)會(huì)她練習(xí)跑步。
28. Atlanta married him and lived happily ever after. Atlanta和他結(jié)了婚,從那以后幸福地生活。
29. one after another 一個(gè)接一個(gè)地Difficulties arise one after another.困難相繼出現(xiàn).
30. deserve to do sth
理應(yīng)做,值得做
deserve attention [sympathy]
值得注意[同情]
deserve to be rewarded [punished] 該獎(jiǎng)[罰]
If you do wrong, you deserve punishment. 你如做錯(cuò)事, 應(yīng)當(dāng)受罰。
31. Apart from playing at school I go to sports school every weekend. 除了在學(xué)校踢球之外,我每周末都去體校。
She keeps herself apart from (ie does not mix with) other people. 她與別人保持距離(不與別人混在一起).
It's a good piece of work, apart from a few slight faults. 除了一些小缺點(diǎn)之外,這不失為一件漂亮的工作。
32. I especially like playing on the wing like Beckham but being a striker is good as well. 我尤其喜歡像貝克漢姆一樣踢邊鋒,但是當(dāng)一名射球手一樣好。
Dance and sing, Time's on the wing.跳吧,唱吧,光陰似箭。
33. be active in
積極于
34. This is important because the more you speak English, the better your English will become.這很重要因?yàn)槟阏f(shuō)英語(yǔ)越多,你的英語(yǔ)水平就會(huì)變得越好。
35. Don’t be shy about making mistakes.別害怕犯錯(cuò)誤。
36. In this way you will become confident in speaking English. 這樣你就會(huì)對(duì)說(shuō)英語(yǔ)充滿信心。
One has to be confident in himself. 一個(gè)人一定要對(duì)自己有信心。
二、練習(xí)
一)單詞拼寫(xiě)
1.He is h_______, and he never tells lies.
2.In a________times, women were not allowed to c________ in the Olympics.
3.Before writing the report, he decided to i________ some people first.
4.When asked, he a_______ stealing the necklace.
5.There is a s_______ being built in our city.
6. The g________ being built in our school will be finished next month.
7. He is such a person that nobody can r_______ him.
8. At the beginning of each term, we will have a p________ examination.
9. I cannot r______ what he did to what he said.
10. To improve the sale of their product, they a________ them in the newspapers and on TV.
11. No one can be so f_______ to do such a thing, except that he is a fool.
12. Father p_______ to buy me a computer if I do well in the final examination.
13. At the sports meeting, all the a_______ tried their best to get the g______ m______.
二)請(qǐng)根據(jù)中文意思完成下列句子。
1.他已經(jīng)答應(yīng)給我買輛汽車。 He has ________ me to buy me a car.
2.沒(méi)有什么東西能取代母愛(ài)的。 Nothing can _________ a mother’s love.
3.
我們英語(yǔ)老師對(duì)我們既親切又友好。Our English teacher is friendly ____ _______ _____ kind to us.
4.
昨天他參加比賽了。He _________ ____ the game yesterday.
5.我們吵架是很愚蠢的。 It would be __________ for us to quarrel.
6.老實(shí)說(shuō),你并沒(méi)有盡力。- --- -----, you didn’t do your best.
7.在那書(shū)架上有一套魯迅的小說(shuō)。 There was ___ ______ _______ Lu Xun’s novels on the shelf.
8. 他承認(rèn)做錯(cuò)了事。 He_______ having done wrong.
9.他參加了罷工。He ______ ______ ____ the strike.
10.他和他的父母將要去度假。 He ____ _____ _____ his parent was going out for a holiday.
11.學(xué)生一個(gè)接著一個(gè)走出教室。 The students went out of the classroom _____ _______ _____________.