Trends for the 21 st Century

Trends for the 21st Century

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In Unit 8, we introduced In Unit 8, we introduced “Scanning and “Scanning and Predicting”Predicting”. In this unit, we will have more . In this unit, we will have more practice of this kind. Please remember: practice of this kind. Please remember: if if you find when you continue reading that you find when you continue reading that your prediction is not correct, don’t worry! your prediction is not correct, don’t worry! You can adjust your understanding of the You can adjust your understanding of the paragraph with the information you paragraph with the information you acquire during your reading. This is the acquire during your reading. This is the reading process after all. reading process after all.

In Unit 8, we introduced In Unit 8, we introduced “Scanning and “Scanning and Predicting”Predicting”. In this unit, we will have more . In this unit, we will have more practice of this kind. Please remember: practice of this kind. Please remember: if if you find when you continue reading that you find when you continue reading that your prediction is not correct, don’t worry! your prediction is not correct, don’t worry! You can adjust your understanding of the You can adjust your understanding of the paragraph with the information you paragraph with the information you acquire during your reading. This is the acquire during your reading. This is the reading process after all. reading process after all.

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Trends for the 21st CenturyTrends for the 21st Century

Population Food ProductionEnergyEconomics

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1.1. PopulationPopulation

A. The population is increasing.A. The population is increasing.

B. The population is decreasing.B. The population is decreasing.

C. The population will remain stable for C. The population will remain stable for

quite a long period of time.quite a long period of time.







Judging from the subtitles what kind of content do you expect to find under the headings?

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3. Energy3. Energy A. Use more natural gas.A. Use more natural gas.

B. Stop using nuclear energy.B. Stop using nuclear energy.

C. Stop using coal as one of the energy C. Stop using coal as one of the energy

resources.resources.





2. Food Production2. Food Production A. Food production is increasing.A. Food production is increasing.

B. The production of some food is B. The production of some food is increasing increasing

while some is decreasing.while some is decreasing.

C. Higher quality food has been produced.C. Higher quality food has been produced.













C. Higher quality food has been produced.C. Higher quality food has been produced.3. Energy3. Energy A. Use more natural gas.A. Use more natural gas.







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4. Economics4. Economics

A. The world economy will be developing A. The world economy will be developing

as a whole.as a whole.

B. World trade will be developing quickly.B. World trade will be developing quickly.

C. The development of the world economy C. The development of the world economy

brings benefit to the people.brings benefit to the people.




















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5. Health5. Health

A. People are able to cure cancer.A. People are able to cure cancer.

B. People are able to cure cancer. B. People are able to cure cancer.

C. Health care is better than ever.C. Health care is better than ever.

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6. Nature6. Nature A. More serious environmental problems A. More serious environmental problems occurs.occurs. B. People will be living in a better B. People will be living in a better environment.environment. C. Pollution is not a word for the new C. Pollution is not a word for the new century.century.


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trend expert pose data survey growth decrease tend factor excessive alcohol pollute planet

decline grain climate disaster lamb ▲turkey amount efficient utilize utilise▲fossil alter nuclear steady

steadily region outstanding product available ▲recycle chemical highway ease breakthrough◆tumor surgery

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cancer indifferent indifference instance ■tuberculosis (TB) conclusion numerous

inhabitantinvolveaccomplish at an alarming ratewash awayMay…involve in

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Q: 1.Q: 1. From the last sentence of Paragraph 2 – From the last sentence of Paragraph 2 – “Important trends emerge in each field.” – we “Important trends emerge in each field.” – we know that the author is likely to talk about ____know that the author is likely to talk about ____in the rest part of the article. in the rest part of the article.

Q: 2.Q: 2. From the second section (“Population”) of From the second section (“Population”) of the article we know_________________________. the article we know_________________________.

Q: 3.Q: 3. Production of fish has increased because of Production of fish has increased because of __________________________________________. __________________________________________.

Q: 4.Q: 4. The trend in the field of energy is that The trend in the field of energy is that __________________________________________.__________________________________________.

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Q: 5.Q: 5. The last two words “this change” in the The last two words “this change” in the “Economics” section refers to ________.“Economics” section refers to ________.

Q: 6.Q: 6. The major trends in the field of health The major trends in the field of health include the following except include the following except __________.__________.

Q: 7.Q: 7. One cost of people developing cities is One cost of people developing cities is that_______________________________.that_______________________________.

Q: 8.Q: 8. From this article we can see that the From this article we can see that the author is looking forward to the new author is looking forward to the new century with________________________. century with________________________.

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Trends for the 21st Century for the 21st Century

1 What problems will our world encounter in 1 What problems will our world encounter in

the next 1,000 years? Social scientists and the next 1,000 years? Social scientists and

economists, farming experts and economists, farming experts and

environmentalists environmentalists pose this question and this question and

examine data, information from examine data, information from surveys.


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2121 世纪的趋势世纪的趋势

在今后的在今后的 10001000 年里，我们的年里，我们的世界会面临哪些问题呢世界会面临哪些问题呢 ? ? 社会科学家和社会科学家和经济学家、农业专家和环境保护主义者提经济学家、农业专家和环境保护主义者提出了这个问题，并对调查所得的数据和信出了这个问题，并对调查所得的数据和信息进行了研究。息进行了研究。

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2 In every field, experts examine changes to understand the state of the field. To understand a country's economy, economists check growth in an industry such as steel. To understand the state of business, they may look at the number of building permits for new houses. The information learned shows increases or decreases. Important trends emerge in each field.

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各个领域的专家都通过对变化的研究来了解该领域的状况。为了了解一个国家的经济状况，经济学家对某个行业—如钢铁企业—的增长情况进行调查。为了了解该行业的状况，他们可能会调查新房建造许可证的发放数量。所得资料显示出了增长的情况或是减少的情况。结果发现，每个领域都出现了重要的趋势。

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3 3 PopulationPopulation

4 Population is important to every person 4 Population is important to every person on Earth. Peopleon Earth. People tend to live longer in most to live longer in most places. In Central Europe, however, life places. In Central Europe, however, life span is dropping because health care is not span is dropping because health care is not what it was a few years ago. what it was a few years ago. Factors affecting general health include affecting general health include excessive smoking and drinking of smoking and drinking of alcoholalcohol and and pollutedpolluted water supplies. water supplies.


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人口人口人口情况对地球上的每个人来说都很重人口情况对地球上的每个人来说都很重要。在大多数地区人们的寿命越来越长。要。在大多数地区人们的寿命越来越长。但是在中欧，由于卫生保健不如前几年，因但是在中欧，由于卫生保健不如前几年，因此寿命正在缩短。影响大众健康的因素包此寿命正在缩短。影响大众健康的因素包括吸烟过度、酗酒以及饮水污染。括吸烟过度、酗酒以及饮水污染。

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5 The population explosion on our planet

has been increasing at an alarming rate but

the percentage of increase is decreasing. One

out of every five people on Earth is Chinese,

yet China's growth rate has slowed. As the

number of women going to school increases,

the growth rate declines.

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我们星球上的人口爆炸状况正在以惊人的速度加剧着，不过增长的百分比在减小。地球上每五个人中就有一个是中国人，不过中国的人口增长已经减慢了。随着受教育的妇女数量的增多，人口增长率正在下降。

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6 Food Production 7 The production of grain seems to be

decreasing mainly because of climate changes. Natural disasters like storms and floods have washed away many crops.

8 With less land for cattle and sheep, less meat like beef and lamb is being produced. Production of chicken, turkey and fish has increased, however. The amount of ocean fish has not increased, but fish farm production has.

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粮食生产粮食生产粮食产量似乎正在减少，这主要是由于粮食产量似乎正在减少，这主要是由于气候的变化。暴风雨和洪水这类自然灾害毁气候的变化。暴风雨和洪水这类自然灾害毁掉了许多庄稼。掉了许多庄稼。由于可供饲养牛羊的土地减少，牛羊肉由于可供饲养牛羊的土地减少，牛羊肉越来越少。不过鸡肉、火鸡肉和鱼的产量提越来越少。不过鸡肉、火鸡肉和鱼的产量提高了。可海鱼的产量没有得到提高，只是人高了。可海鱼的产量没有得到提高，只是人工养殖场的产量提高了。工养殖场的产量提高了。

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9 Fish farming is very efficient: producing a kilogram of fish utilizes less than 2 kilograms of feed, but it takes 2.2 kilograms of feed to produce 1 kilogram of chicken. One kilogram of beef requires 7 kilograms of grain. People, therefore, may eat less red meat in the future and more fish.

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养鱼场的生产效率相当高：生产养鱼场的生产效率相当高：生产11 公斤鱼类只需要不到公斤鱼类只需要不到 22 公斤的饲料，公斤的饲料，而生产而生产 11 公斤鸡肉需要公斤鸡肉需要 2.22.2 公斤的饲公斤的饲料。生产料。生产 11 公斤牛肉需要公斤牛肉需要 77 公斤谷物。公斤谷物。因此，人们在将来可能会少吃牛羊肉，因此，人们在将来可能会少吃牛羊肉，多吃鱼类。多吃鱼类。

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10 Energy

11 Using fossil fuels for energy has not

altered very much but wind energy use is inc

reasing significantly. Denmark, Germany, t

he Netherlands, Britain, and America have l

arge wind power projects. China, India, Me

xico, New Zealand, and the Ukraine are also

developing wind power.

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能源能源以矿物燃料为能源的情况没有发以矿物燃料为能源的情况没有发生多大的变化，但是对风力的利用正生多大的变化，但是对风力的利用正越来越受到重视。丹麦、德国、荷兰、越来越受到重视。丹麦、德国、荷兰、英国和美国已开发了大型风力发电项英国和美国已开发了大型风力发电项目。中国、印度、墨西哥、新西兰和目。中国、印度、墨西哥、新西兰和乌克兰也正在开发风力发电。乌克兰也正在开发风力发电。

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12 Energy from nuclear power plants is ste

adily increasing but the problem of dangero

us waste limits growth in many regions. Bec

ause many electrical companies consider nuc

lear energy too expensive, the trend is towar

d less dangerous sources of energy.

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核电厂提供的能源在稳步上升，核电厂提供的能源在稳步上升，但是在许多地区都因核电厂的有害废但是在许多地区都因核电厂的有害废料问题而使发展受到限制。由于许多料问题而使发展受到限制。由于许多电气公司都认为核能代价太大，因此电气公司都认为核能代价太大，因此总体趋势是朝着危害较小的能源发展。总体趋势是朝着危害较小的能源发展。

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13 While natural gas use increases, use of coal as fuel is decreasing. Natural gas, an outstanding energy fuel, can be used to heat homes, make electricity, and power cars.

随着天然气利用量的增长，煤炭作为随着天然气利用量的增长，煤炭作为燃料的使用量正在减少。天然气这种优良燃料的使用量正在减少。天然气这种优良的能量燃料可以用于家庭取暖、发电和驱的能量燃料可以用于家庭取暖、发电和驱动汽车。动汽车。

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14 Economics 15 As countries around the world trade more

with one another, more products are available. But the fast development of world economy will bring about many new problems. With fewer trees, the paper industry is producing more paper from recycled materials but, unfortunately, damages the planet. The paper-making process uses large amounts of water, burns fossil fuels and produces much chemical waste.

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经济经济随着世界各国相互之间的贸易量的增加，随着世界各国相互之间的贸易量的增加，可买到的产品也越来越多。由于树木减少，造可买到的产品也越来越多。由于树木减少，造纸厂更多地依靠再生材料造纸，但不幸的是，纸厂更多地依靠再生材料造纸，但不幸的是，这同时也对我们这个星球造成了损害，因为造这同时也对我们这个星球造成了损害，因为造纸工艺要用去大量的水，燃烧大量的矿物燃料，纸工艺要用去大量的水，燃烧大量的矿物燃料，而且还会产生大量的化学废料。而且还会产生大量的化学废料。

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汽车产量在下降，自行车产量在上升。汽车产量在下降，自行车产量在上升。导致这一变化的三个原因是：拥挤不堪的导致这一变化的三个原因是：拥挤不堪的高速公路、价格昂贵的汽油以及方便自如高速公路、价格昂贵的汽油以及方便自如的自行车出行。的自行车出行。

16 Automobile production is down; bicycle production is up. Crowded highways, high gasoline costs, and ease of bicycling are three reasons for this change.

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17 Health 18 Three major health trends exist as we begi

n the new century. Health care is better than ever. Medical research breakthroughs include finding tumors early, and saving lives through CAT scans and surgery. Surviving cancer is a new trend. HIV/AIDS, however, is spreading quickly all over the world.

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健康在我们迈入新世纪之际，健康方面呈现出了三大趋势。卫生保健工作不断改善。医学研究领域产生突破，包括利用 CAT 扫描（即计算机化 X 射线轴向分层造影扫描）和外科手术来及早发现肿瘤并挽救生命。癌症病人的生存率得到提高也是一个新趋势。然而，艾滋病却正在全世界迅速蔓延。

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19 The third major trend is toward an attitude of indifference. People seem to have forgotten ways to keep diseases under control. Although medical science had achieved control over several dangerous diseases, some are returning. For instance, tuberculosis, once a dangerous killer, was cured. Now the disease is appearing again.

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第三个势头是人们的态度变得越来第三个势头是人们的态度变得越来越无动于衷。人们似乎已经忘记了如何越无动于衷。人们似乎已经忘记了如何控制疾病。虽然医学早已能够控制若干控制疾病。虽然医学早已能够控制若干危险的疾病，有些病却正在卷土重来。危险的疾病，有些病却正在卷土重来。例如，曾经是危险杀手的肺结核原本已例如，曾经是危险杀手的肺结核原本已被消灭，但是现在这种疾病又死灰复燃被消灭，但是现在这种疾病又死灰复燃了。了。

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20 Nature 21 Pollution continues to affect our forests a

nd water. The bird population is decreasing because of oil spills and spreading cities. Seas and oceans are changing. Trees are cut down, more soil washes away, and water quality is affected. Many of these trees are in our rain forests where thick areas of plants and trees, home for many birds and animals, are disappearing.

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自然自然污染不停地破坏着我们的森林和水污染不停地破坏着我们的森林和水源。由于海上石油泄漏和城市的不断扩大，源。由于海上石油泄漏和城市的不断扩大，鸟类的数量正在减少。海洋在改变。树木鸟类的数量正在减少。海洋在改变。树木遭砍伐，越来越多的泥土被冲走，水质受遭砍伐，越来越多的泥土被冲走，水质受到了影响。遭受砍伐的这些树木许多是热到了影响。遭受砍伐的这些树木许多是热带雨林中的树木，那里茂密的植物和树木带雨林中的树木，那里茂密的植物和树木原本是许多鸟类和动物的家园，现在却正原本是许多鸟类和动物的家园，现在却正在消失。在消失。

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22 Conclusion 23 Our challenges for this new century are

clear: The problems of numerous inhabitants on this small planet will continue to be important to each of us. These challenges show that all of us need to be involved in solving the problems. May we find new ways to accomplish the task.

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结论结论在新世纪中，我们所面临的挑战在新世纪中，我们所面临的挑战是显而易见的。在这个小小的星球上的是显而易见的。在这个小小的星球上的芸芸众生所曾经遇到过的各种问题仍然芸芸众生所曾经遇到过的各种问题仍然是关系到我们每个人的重大问题。这些是关系到我们每个人的重大问题。这些挑战表明，我们每一个人都必须参与解挑战表明，我们每一个人都必须参与解决这些问题。但愿我们能找到新的途径决这些问题。但愿我们能找到新的途径去完成这一使命。去完成这一使命。

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Q: 1. From the last sentence of Paragraph 2 – Q: 1. From the last sentence of Paragraph 2 – “Important trends emerge in each “Important trends emerge in each field.” – we know that the author is field.” – we know that the author is likely to talk about ________ in the rest likely to talk about ________ in the rest part of the article. part of the article.

A. the trends in each fieldA. the trends in each field B. questions about each fieldB. questions about each fieldC. data and information about each fieldC. data and information about each fieldD. surveys of each fieldD. surveys of each field

A. the trends in each fieldA. the trends in each field

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Q: 2. From the second section (“Population”) Q: 2. From the second section (“Population”) of the article we know ________. of the article we know ________.

A. population grows as fast as it did beforeB. population does not grow as fast as it did B. population does not grow as fast as it did

beforebefore C. population explosion is less serious in

China than in Central EuropeD. population explosion is more serious in

China than in Central Europe

B. population does not grow as fast as it did B. population does not grow as fast as it did beforebefore

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Q: 3. Production of fish has increased because of ________.


A. the increase in ocean fish

B. the decrease in ocean fish

C. less meat production such as beef and lamb

D. efficient fish farmingD. efficient fish farmingD. efficient fish farming

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Q: 4. The trend in the field of energy is that Q: 4. The trend in the field of energy is that ________.________.


A. the use of fossil fuels will be less and less while wind energy use will be more and more

B. the use of fossil fuels will be almost the same while wind energy use will be more and more

C. more and more electrical companies will consider setting up nuclear power plants

D. the use of coal will be taken over by the use of natural gas

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A. the use of fossil fuels will be less and less while wind energy use will be more and more

B. the use of fossil fuels will be almost the same while wind energy use will be more and more

C. more and more electrical companies will consider setting up nuclear power plants

D. the use of coal will be taken over by the use of natural gas

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Q: Q: 5. The last two words “this change” in the 5. The last two words “this change” in the “Economics” section refers to _______.“Economics” section refers to _______.

A. crowded high waysA. crowded high ways

B. the high cost of gasoline B. the high cost of gasoline

C. ease of bicyclingC. ease of bicycling

D. D. the decrease of automobile production the decrease of automobile production and increase of bicycle productionand increase of bicycle production


Q: Q: 5. The last two words “this change” in the 5. The last two words “this change” in the “Economics” section refers to _______.“Economics” section refers to _______.

A. crowded high waysA. crowded high ways

B. the high cost of gasoline B. the high cost of gasoline

C. ease of bicyclingC. ease of bicycling

D. D. the decrease of automobile production the decrease of automobile production and increase of bicycle productionand increase of bicycle production

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Q: 6. The major trends in the field of health Q: 6. The major trends in the field of health include the following except ________.include the following except ________.

A. Health care has never been as good in the A. Health care has never been as good in the worldwide picture worldwide picture

B. It's easier for people to survive cancer while B. It's easier for people to survive cancer while there will be more people suffering from there will be more people suffering from HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS

C. Some of the diseases that once had been C. Some of the diseases that once had been under control will be coming backunder control will be coming back

D. More people are dying in automobile D. More people are dying in automobile accidents as highways are crowdedaccidents as highways are crowded


Q: 6. The major trends in the field of health Q: 6. The major trends in the field of health include the following except ________.include the following except ________.

A. Health care has never been as good in the A. Health care has never been as good in the worldwide picture worldwide picture

B. It's easier for people to survive cancer while B. It's easier for people to survive cancer while there will be more people suffering from there will be more people suffering from HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS

C. Some of the diseases that once had been C. Some of the diseases that once had been under control will be coming backunder control will be coming back

D. More people are dying in automobile D. More people are dying in automobile accidents as highways are crowdedaccidents as highways are crowded

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Q: 7. One cost of people developing cities is Q: 7. One cost of people developing cities is that ________.that ________.


A. pollution will continueA. pollution will continue

B. seas and oceans will changeB. seas and oceans will change

C. C. the population of birds will decreasethe population of birds will decrease

D. D. water will be pollutedwater will be polluted

C. C. the population of birds will decreasethe population of birds will decrease

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Q: 8. From this article we can see that the Q: 8. From this article we can see that the author is looking forward to the new author is looking forward to the new century with ________. century with ________.


A. hopeA. hope

B. regretB. regret

C. disappointmentC. disappointment

D. blind joyD. blind joy

A. hopeA. hope

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Exercises

Vocabulary

《读写教程I》

Ex. XIV, p. 218Ex. XIV, p. 218

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Ex. XIV, p. 218Ex. XIV, p. 218

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Ex. XV, p. 219Ex. XV, p. 219

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Ex. XV, p. 219Ex. XV, p. 219

1. I want to see the football match, but the 1. I want to see the football match, but the problem id that all _____ tickets are sold.problem id that all _____ tickets are sold.

availableavailable

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 218Ex. XIV, p. 218《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 218Ex. XIV, p. 218

accomplish breakthrough numerous conclusion

outstanding disaster tend inhabitant

available steady recycle decline

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Change the form where necessary.

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accomplishaccomplish

2. I have to _____ your invitation because Mot2. I have to _____ your invitation because Mother expects me at home tonight. her expects me at home tonight.

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3. He is very capable and can _____ every task 3. He is very capable and can _____ every task you assign him.you assign him.

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5. I have to try to give some idea of how I feel; 5. I have to try to give some idea of how I feel; other people will no doubt draw their own other people will no doubt draw their own _____._____.

conclusionsconclusions

4. Thanks to the soldiers, all the _____ of the v4. Thanks to the soldiers, all the _____ of the village had moved out before the flood came.illage had moved out before the flood came.

inhabitantsinhabitants

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6. Specialists in medical science have made a si6. Specialists in medical science have made a significant _____ in the treatment of that disegnificant _____ in the treatment of that disease.ase.

breakthroughbreakthrough

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8. She _____ to get very angry if you annoy her.8. She _____ to get very angry if you annoy her.

tendstends

7. The novel he published last year is an _____ 7. The novel he published last year is an _____ work of fiction.work of fiction.

outstandingoutstanding

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1. Social scientists and economists, agricultural experts and environmentalists are all asking questions and looking at data, information from surveys.

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XV, p.219Ex. XV, p.219《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. XV, p.219Ex. XV, p.219

Replace the underlined words or expressions in the following sentences with text words or expressions that best keep the original meaning.

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2. These experts and specialists are finding a number of interesting and important facts that may show us the directions of life in the new century

trendstrends

3. The number of people on Earth has been increasing at a frightening rate.

on our planet/on thison our planet/on thisplanet/on the planetplanet/on the planet

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4. Many natural disasters such as storms and floods destroy crops, buildings and roads, causing great damage to people’s life.

5. Farms use less than two kilograms of feed to produce one kilogram of fish while it takes 2.2 kilograms of feed to produce one kilogram of chicken.

utilizeutilize

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6. Many electrical companies think that nuclear energy is too expensive, resulting in the trend toward less dangerous sources of energy.

7. The world’s use of fossil fuels for energy has not changed very much, but wind energy use is increasing greatly.

alteredaltered

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consider nuclear energy too consider nuclear energy too expensiveexpensive

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8. The challenges for the new century show us that we are likely to take part in solving the problems.

be involved in/involve be involved in/involve ourselves inourselves in

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You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three times. Write down the be read three times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.sentences according to the dictation.


DictationDictation

Test YourselfTest YourselfTest YourselfTest Yourself

For each sentence there are four choices For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. answer that best completes the sentence.

1. Research work may be 1. Research work may be done on your brainwaves done on your brainwaves to see if you are busy, to see if you are busy, tired or doing your work tired or doing your work in a suitable way.in a suitable way.

KeyKey

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2. A general impression 2. A general impression sometimes unconsciously takes sometimes unconsciously takes account of the important account of the important elements which are not taken elements which are not taken into account by an analysis.into account by an analysis.

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3. 3. He stopped me from He stopped me from getting that job and I’m getting that job and I’m going to make him pay going to make him pay for it.for it.

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4. The doctor prescribed 4. The doctor prescribed three different types of three different types of medicine and six weeks in medicine and six weeks in bed for his back problem.bed for his back problem.

KeyKey


5. With the help of E-mail, 5. With the help of E-mail, people far apart can people far apart can communicate with each communicate with each other without any other without any problems.problems.

KeyKey


Directions:Directions: For each sentence there are four For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. sentence.

Test Yourself-----Multiple ChoiceTest Yourself-----Multiple ChoiceTest Yourself-----Multiple ChoiceTest Yourself-----Multiple Choice

1. Parents would like to minimize their childr1. Parents would like to minimize their children's bad habits and ______ their own wisheen's bad habits and ______ their own wishes ______ their children.s ______ their children.

A) impose …onA) impose …on B) expose … to B) expose … to

C) express … on D) impress … toC) express … on D) impress … to

1. Parents would like to minimize their childr1. Parents would like to minimize their children's bad habits and ______ their own wisheen's bad habits and ______ their own wishes ______ their children.s ______ their children.

A) impose …onA) impose …on B) expose … to B) expose … to

C) express … on D) impress … toC) express … on D) impress … to

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3. All things in the universe are interrelated and ______ on each other. ______ on each other.

A) interplay B) interact C) interfere D) intervene

2. It is only when the stress gets out of control t2. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor ______ and ill health.hat it can lead to poor ______ and ill health.

A) experience B) appearance A) experience B) appearance

C) performanceC) performance D) imbalanceD) imbalance


C) performanceC) performance

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3. All things in the universe are interrelated and ______ on each other. ______ on each other.

A) interplay B) interact C) interfere D) intervene

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5. A further ______ of the company’s failure revealed that its major cause was lack of investment.

A) emphasis B) analysis C) approach D) approval

4. Our medical insurance provides protection4. Our medical insurance provides protection

______ the whole family in the event of illness.______ the whole family in the event of illness.

A) against B) fromA) against B) from

C) for D) withC) for D) with


C) forC) for

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5. A further ______ of the company’s failure revealed that its major cause was lack of investment.

A) emphasis B) analysis C) approach D) approval

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6. Convenience foods which are already prepared for cooking are ______ in grocery stores.

A) ready B) approachable C) probable D) available

7. A landmark _____ in science usually leads to a dramatic change in our social life.

A) distinction B) breakthrough C) identification D) interpretation


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6. Convenience foods which are already prepared for cooking are ______ in grocery stores.

A) ready B) approachable C) probable D) available

7. A landmark _____ in science usually leads to a dramatic change in our social life.

A) distinction B) breakthrough C) identification D) interpretation

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8. She was afraid that unless the train speeded up she would lose her _______ to Scotland.

A) junction B) connection C) seat D) carriage

8. She was afraid that unless the train speeded up she would lose her _______ to Scotland.

A) junction B) connection C) seat D) carriage

9. It is encouraging to note that in recent years, cigarette smokers have been _______ the decline, especially among older people.

A) at B) on C) for D) in


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B) on

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10. If you are on a _________ , you must not have chocolate.

A) rise B) decline C) drop D) diet


10. If you are on a _________ , you must not have chocolate.

A) rise B) decline C) drop D) diet

11. The fire, which caused 300 deaths, was the worst _________ that ever hit the town.

A) accident B) disaster C) event D) incident

11. The fire, which caused 300 deaths, was the worst _________ that ever hit the town.

A) accident B) disaster C) event D) incident

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13. My cases are too heavy, and the airline charged me for 40 dollars for _______ baggage.

A) exceeding B) excess C) excessive D) exclusive

12. It was essential that the application forms ________ back before the deadline.

A) must be sent B) would be sent C) be sent D) were sent


12. It was essential that the application forms ________ back before the deadline.

A) must be sent B) would be sent C) be sent D) were sent

13. My cases are too heavy, and the airline charged me for 40 dollars for _______ baggage.

A) exceeding B) excess C) excessive D) exclusive

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15. Some people criticize family doctors for _______ too many medicines for minor illnesses.

A) prescribing B) ordering C) advising D) programming

14. Several experts have been called in to plan _______ for boating, tennis, refreshments and children’s games in the protected town park.

A) equipment B) instruments C) implement D) facilities


14. Several experts have been called in to plan _______ for boating, tennis, refreshments and children’s games in the protected town park.

A) equipment B) instruments C) implement D) facilities

15. Some people criticize family doctors for _______ too many medicines for minor illnesses.

A) prescribing B) ordering C) advising D) programming

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17. What worries citizens most is that violent crime is on the upward ______.

A) tendency B) movement C) trend D) occasion

16. He ________ himself to jump across the river.

A) tensed B) intensified C) fastened D) tightened


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16. He ________ himself to jump across the river.

A) tensed B) intensified C) fastened D) tightened

17. What worries citizens most is that violent crime is on the upward ______.

A) tendency B) movement C) trend D) occasion

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19. Not long ago, John Smith, whom you know very well, was ________ a car accident.

A) related to B) involved in C) included in D) absorbed in

19. Not long ago, John Smith, whom you know very well, was ________ a car accident.

A) related to B) involved in C) included in D) absorbed in

18. Recycling wastes slows down the rate ________ which we use up the Earth’s finite resources.

A) in B) of C) with D) at


18. Recycling wastes slows down the rate ________ which we use up the Earth’s finite resources.

A) in B) of C) with D) at

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21. One day, you will _______ this foolish behavior.

A) pay B) pay for C) pay off D) pay back

20. She is a very _______ secretary; she never leaves anything to the last minute.

A) deficient B) effective C) sufficient D) efficient


21. One day, you will _______ this foolish behavior.

A) pay B) pay for C) pay off D) pay back

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20. She is a very _______ secretary; she never leaves anything to the last minute.

A) deficient B) effective C) sufficient D) efficient

23. If your coat is too long, the tailor can ______ it to fit you.

A) alter B) convert

C) change D) modify

22. The ruling class had long been ________ to the suffering of the peasants, which led to the revolution.

A) opposed B) indifferent C) contrary D) sensitive


22. The ruling class had long been ________ to the suffering of the peasants, which led to the revolution.

A) opposed B) indifferent C) contrary D) sensitive

23. If your coat is too long, the tailor can ______ it to fit you.

A) alter B) convert

C) change D) modify

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24. To avoid an oil shortage more machines m24. To avoid an oil shortage more machines must _______ solar energy.ust _______ solar energy.

A) utilize B) mobilizeA) utilize B) mobilize

C) acquire D) cultivateC) acquire D) cultivate

25. Several fashion models ________ for 25. Several fashion models ________ for photographers in the park yesterday.photographers in the park yesterday.

A) gestured B) posedA) gestured B) posed

C) pressed D) providedC) pressed D) provided


24. To avoid an oil shortage more machines m24. To avoid an oil shortage more machines must _______ solar energy.ust _______ solar energy.

A) utilizeA) utilize B) mobilize B) mobilize

C) acquire D) cultivateC) acquire D) cultivate

25. Several fashion models ________ for 25. Several fashion models ________ for photographers in the park yesterday.photographers in the park yesterday.

A) gestured A) gestured B) posedB) posed

C) pressed D) providedC) pressed D) provided

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27. There’s little chance that mankind would 27. There’s little chance that mankind would

_______ a nuclear war._______ a nuclear war.

A) retain B) endureA) retain B) endure

C) maintain D) surviveC) maintain D) survive

26. When ______ cannot meet demand, the pric26. When ______ cannot meet demand, the pricee

in goods will inevitably rise. in goods will inevitably rise.

A) outlet B) outcomeA) outlet B) outcome

C) output D) productC) output D) product


26. When ______ cannot meet demand, the pric26. When ______ cannot meet demand, the pricee

in goods will inevitably rise. in goods will inevitably rise.

A) outlet B) outcomeA) outlet B) outcome

C) outputC) output D) product D) product27. There’s little chance that mankind would 27. There’s little chance that mankind would

_______ a nuclear war._______ a nuclear war.

A) retain B) endureA) retain B) endure

C) maintain C) maintain D) surviveD) survive

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29. He’s gone to hospital in Beijing for special29. He’s gone to hospital in Beijing for special

______ , and there they have good medical ______ , and there they have good medical

care.care.

A) training B) cureA) training B) cure

C) disease D) treatmentC) disease D) treatment

28. The president is visiting New York _______28. The president is visiting New York _______

the trade talks.the trade talks.

A) in contrast with B) in connection withA) in contrast with B) in connection with

C) in consequence of D) in accordance withC) in consequence of D) in accordance with


28. The president is visiting New York _______28. The president is visiting New York _______

the trade talks.the trade talks.

A) in contrast with A) in contrast with B) in connection withB) in connection with

C) in consequence of D) in accordance withC) in consequence of D) in accordance with

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30. His wide ______ of the newspaper would 30. His wide ______ of the newspaper would enable him to make a success of his job as a enable him to make a success of his job as a sub-editor.sub-editor.

A) career B) opportunityA) career B) opportunity

C) profession D) workC) profession D) work


30. His wide ______ of the newspaper would 30. His wide ______ of the newspaper would enable him to make a success of his job as a enable him to make a success of his job as a sub-editor.sub-editor.

A) careerA) career B) opportunity B) opportunity

C) profession D) workC) profession D) work

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the trend of modern life 现代生活的趋势 an economic / a political trend 经济 / 政治动向 change the trend of public opinion 改变舆论倾向 contemporary trends in education 当代教育的趋势

the trend of modern life 现代生活的趋势 an economic / a political trend 经济 / 政治动向 change the trend of public opinion 改变舆论倾向 contemporary trends in education 当代教育的趋势

trend:trend: n.n. a general direction or course of a general direction or course of development development 趋势，倾向；时尚趋势，倾向；时尚 trend:trend: n.n. a general direction or course of a general direction or course of development development 趋势，倾向；时尚趋势，倾向；时尚

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pose: v. put forward or present (a question, etc.); stand or sit in a particular position to be drawn, photographed, etc. 提出问题；摆好姿势

pose: v. put forward or present (a question, etc.); stand or sit in a particular position to be drawn, photographed, etc. 提出问题；摆好姿势

1. 他问了演讲者一个很难的问题。 2. 新郎新娘摆好姿势照相。 1. 他问了演讲者一个很难的问题。 2. 新郎新娘摆好姿势照相。

1. He posed a difficult question to the speaker.

1. He posed a difficult question to the speaker.

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2. The bride and groom posed for the photograph.

2. The bride and groom posed for the photograph.


survey: n.act of finding out information about something; investigate, research 调查，勘察

survey: n.act of finding out information about something; investigate, research 调查，勘察

make/carry out/conduct/do/run a survey of 对 ······作全面的调查，测量 a survey of public opinions 对舆论的调查 take a broad survey 作广泛的调查

make/carry out/conduct/do/run a survey of 对 ······作全面的调查，测量 a survey of public opinions 对舆论的调查 take a broad survey 作广泛的调查

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1.一项调查表明，现在学生的作业量增加了。2.他们对最受欢迎的电视节目作了一次调查。3.最新调查结果表明大多数人支持政府的政策。

1.一项调查表明，现在学生的作业量增加了。2.他们对最受欢迎的电视节目作了一次调查。3.最新调查结果表明大多数人支持政府的政策。1. A survey shows that students today have

more assignments to do.

1. A survey shows that students today have more assignments to do.

2. They made a survey of the most popular television programs.

2. They made a survey of the most popular television programs.

3. The latest survey shows a majority in support of government policy.

3. The latest survey shows a majority in support of government policy.

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那个城市的人口增长率每年下降 1.5 %。那个城市的人口增长率每年下降 1.5 %。


on the decrease 在减少中，在下降中 decrease by … 减少…… decrease in value 价值降低

on the decrease 在减少中，在下降中 decrease by … 减少…… decrease in value 价值降低

The population growth in that city is decreasing by 1.5% each year.

The population growth in that city is decreasing by 1.5% each year.

decrease: v. reduce; n. (the act or process of ) becoming less or smaller 减少，减小

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tend: v. be likely 趋向于；可能 (often followed by an infinitive verb )

tend: v. be likely 趋向于；可能 (often followed by an infinitive verb )

1. 你要是不同意她的意见 , 她可能会发火。 2. 人们年纪大时往往会发胖。

1. 你要是不同意她的意见 , 她可能会发火。 2. 人们年纪大时往往会发胖。 1. She tends to lose her temper if you dis

agree with her.

1. She tends to lose her temper if you disagree with her.

2. People tend to get fat when they grow older.

2. People tend to get fat when they grow older.

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factor: n. influence that helps to produce a result 因素factor: n. influence that helps to produce a result 因素

总统的支持是该项目成功的一个重要因素。总统的支持是该项目成功的一个重要因素。The president’s support is an important factor in the success of the project.

The president’s support is an important factor in the success of the project.

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2. 已设法不让这类大卡车在市内马路上行驶，因为它们发出的噪声太大了。 2. 已设法不让这类大卡车在市内马路上行驶，因为它们发出的噪声太大了。 2. Attempts have been made not to allow such heavy trucks to drive in the city streets as they are making excessive noise.

2. Attempts have been made not to allow such heavy trucks to drive in the city streets as they are making excessive noise.

1. 环境污染是对所谓的发展所付出的高昂代价。 1. 环境污染是对所谓的发展所付出的高昂代价。1. Pollution of the environment is an excessive price to pay for so-called progress.

1. Pollution of the environment is an excessive price to pay for so-called progress.


excessive: a. too much or too great 过度的 , 过多的，过分的（ extra, spare, surplus)

excessive: a. too much or too great 过度的 , 过多的，过分的（ extra, spare, surplus)

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at an alarming rate: at a shocking speed 以惊人的速度at an alarming rate: at a shocking speed 以惊人的速度

世界人口正以惊人的速度增长，不过增长的百分比在减小。世界人口正以惊人的速度增长，不过增长的百分比在减小。

The world population is increasing at an alarming rate but the percentage of this growth is declining.

The world population is increasing at an alarming rate but the percentage of this growth is declining.

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fall / sink into a decline 开始衰落；体力衰退 on the decline 在衰退中 decline one’s invitation 谢绝邀请 a rapid decline in one’s health 健康状况的迅速下降

fall / sink into a decline 开始衰落；体力衰退 on the decline 在衰退中 decline one’s invitation 谢绝邀请 a rapid decline in one’s health 健康状况的迅速下降

decline: v. 1) become worse or less 衰退；减少2) refuse usually politely, being unwilling 谢绝 n. process of becoming worse or less 下降 , 减少

decline: v. 1) become worse or less 衰退；减少2) refuse usually politely, being unwilling 谢绝 n. process of becoming worse or less 下降 , 减少

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1. 我们只得谢绝了去另一个城市拜访朋友的邀请。 1. 我们只得谢绝了去另一个城市拜访朋友的邀请。

2. 如果什么东西在缩减、衰弱或衰退，那它就是在渐渐变小、变弱或变坏。

2. 如果什么东西在缩减、衰弱或衰退，那它就是在渐渐变小、变弱或变坏。

We had to decline the invitation to visit

our friends in another city.

We had to decline the invitation to visit

our friends in another city.

If something is in decline, falling into decline, or on the decline it is slowly growing smaller, weaker, or worse.

If something is in decline, falling into decline, or on the decline it is slowly growing smaller, weaker, or worse.

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1. 这个城镇用了很长时间才从水灾的损失中恢复过来。

1. 这个城镇用了很长时间才从水灾的损失中恢复过来。

1. The town has taken a long time to recover from the disaster of the flood.

1. The town has taken a long time to recover from the disaster of the flood.


disaster:disaster: n.n. sudden serious hard times; sudden serious hard times; complete failure complete failure 灾难 ; 彻底的失败disaster:disaster: n.n. sudden serious hard times; sudden serious hard times; complete failure complete failure 灾难 ; 彻底的失败

2.直接向他挑战会招徕大祸。2.直接向他挑战会招徕大祸。2. To challenge him directly would be to invite disaster.

2. To challenge him directly would be to invite disaster.

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1. 河岸被洪水冲毁了。 2. 她的泪水把脸上的脂粉都洗掉了。 1. 河岸被洪水冲毁了。 2. 她的泪水把脸上的脂粉都洗掉了。

wash away: destroy (sth. such as a road or bridge) (道路或桥梁被洪水 ) 破坏

wash away: destroy (sth. such as a road or bridge) (道路或桥梁被洪水 ) 破坏

1. The river banks have been washed away by the flood.

1. The river banks have been washed away by the flood.

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2. Her tears washed away the paint from her face.

2. Her tears washed away the paint from her face.


efficient , effective efficient 效率高的 , 有效率的 , 如 :That factory produces a lot of cars because it is very efficient. 这个工厂效率很高 , 能生产很多汽车。

efficient , effective efficient 效率高的 , 有效率的 , 如 :That factory produces a lot of cars because it is very efficient. 这个工厂效率很高 , 能生产很多汽车。

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efficient: a. working well and without waste 效率高的 efficiency n. 效率 inefficient a. 效率低的

efficient: a. working well and without waste 效率高的 efficiency n. 效率 inefficient a. 效率低的

effective 有效的，生效的，如： The medicine is highly effective against SARS. 这药物对抗 “非典” 有极大的效力。

effective 有效的，生效的，如： The medicine is highly effective against SARS. 这药物对抗 “非典” 有极大的效力。

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1. 他喜欢这工作 ,因为用得上他的技术和经验。

2.你为什么不利用这一页上的空白处？

1. 他喜欢这工作 ,因为用得上他的技术和经验。

2.你为什么不利用这一页上的空白处？1. He liked the job because he could utilize

his skill and experience in it.

1. He liked the job because he could utilize his skill and experience in it.


utilize: vt. use; make use of 使用，利用utilization n. 利用

utilize: vt. use; make use of 使用，利用utilization n. 利用

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2. Why don't you utilize all the space on that page?

2. Why don't you utilize all the space on that page?


change, alter, vary change 可以指任何变化，常用来指根本的或完全的变化。 alter 只意味着局部的表面的变化，而没有变成 (change into)另一事物。 vary 尤指不断地变化 (change continually), 由于变化而产生一系列差别。试比较： 1) I have to alter my design. 我不得不修改我的设计。 2) I have to change my design. 我不得不改变我的设计。 3) My design cannot vary with the funds. 我的设计不能因经费问题而改来改去。

change, alter, vary change 可以指任何变化，常用来指根本的或完全的变化。 alter 只意味着局部的表面的变化，而没有变成 (change into)另一事物。 vary 尤指不断地变化 (change continually), 由于变化而产生一系列差别。试比较： 1) I have to alter my design. 我不得不修改我的设计。 2) I have to change my design. 我不得不改变我的设计。 3) My design cannot vary with the funds. 我的设计不能因经费问题而改来改去。

辨析

alter: v. change; make or become different 改变 alteration n. 变更 alterable a. 可改变的

alter: v. change; make or become different 改变 alteration n. 变更 alterable a. 可改变的

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1. 我认为他是个很能干的学生。1. 我认为他是个很能干的学生。


consider: v. think carefully or seriously about, contemplate, ponder 考虑；认为，觉得

consider: v. think carefully or seriously about, contemplate, ponder 考虑；认为，觉得

1. I consider him (to be) a very able student.

1. I consider him (to be) a very able student.

2. 我在考虑换个工作。 2. 我在考虑换个工作。 2. I'm considering changing my job. 2. I'm considering changing my job.

3. 只要想想她才学了一年英语，你就会觉得她的英语说得很好了。

3. 只要想想她才学了一年英语，你就会觉得她的英语说得很好了。

3. If you consider (the fact) that she's only been studying English a year, she speaks it very well.

3. If you consider (the fact) that she's only been studying English a year, she speaks it very well.

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1. 那种鞋没有你的尺码。1. 那种鞋没有你的尺码。1. Those shoes are not available in your size.

1. Those shoes are not available in your size.


available: a. able to be got, used, obtained etc. 可利用的，能够得到的 , 在手边的

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2. 我买的房子将于六月份交货。2. 我买的房子将于六月份交货。

3. 经理说现在他手中只有一套住房可供使用，另一套要到下月才可使用。

3. 经理说现在他手中只有一套住房可供使用，另一套要到下月才可使用。

2. The house I want to buy will be available in June.

2. The house I want to buy will be available in June.

3. The manager tells us that he has only one apartment available now and the other one will be available next month.

3. The manager tells us that he has only one apartment available now and the other one will be available next month.

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形容词后缀 -able -able 表示“有能力”、“易做”的表示“有能力”、“易做”的意思意思

available available 可利用的可利用的changeable changeable 易变的易变的deniable deniable 可否认的可否认的noticeable noticeable 清楚的清楚的disagreeable disagreeable 不随和不随和的的reliable reliable 可靠的可靠的reasonable reasonable 合理的合理的

available available 可利用的可利用的changeable changeable 易变的易变的deniable deniable 可否认的可否认的noticeable noticeable 清楚的清楚的disagreeable disagreeable 不随和不随和的的reliable reliable 可靠的可靠的reasonable reasonable 合理的合理的

tolerable tolerable 可容忍的可容忍的

breakable breakable 易碎的易碎的

unbelievable unbelievable 难以置信的难以置信的

eatable eatable 可食用的可食用的

unforgettableunforgettable 令人难忘的令人难忘的

dependable dependable 靠得住的靠得住的

tolerable tolerable 可容忍的可容忍的

breakable breakable 易碎的易碎的

unbelievable unbelievable 难以置信的难以置信的

eatable eatable 可食用的可食用的

unforgettableunforgettable 令人难忘的令人难忘的

dependable dependable 靠得住的靠得住的

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recycle: v. process something so that it can be used again 再利用，废物回收

recycle: v. process something so that it can be used again 再利用，废物回收

Family members:cycle n.循环 ;周期 ; 自行车 v. 循环 ;乘自行车cyclist n. 骑自行车的人bicycle n. 自行车（ bi- =two）tricycle n. 三轮车 (tri- =three)circle n. 圆；圈；周期 v. 环绕；绕…而行circulate v. 巡回；传播；环行circuit n. 电路；周围；circus n. 马戏团；圆形竞技场

Family members:cycle n.循环 ;周期 ; 自行车 v. 循环 ;乘自行车cyclist n. 骑自行车的人bicycle n. 自行车（ bi- =two）tricycle n. 三轮车 (tri- =three)circle n. 圆；圈；周期 v. 环绕；绕…而行circulate v. 巡回；传播；环行circuit n. 电路；周围；circus n. 马戏团；圆形竞技场

re-re-((再，重再，重 )+)+ cycle (stem: cyc, circ=ringcycle (stem: cyc, circ=ring ) )re-re-((再，重再，重 )+)+ cycle (stem: cyc, circ=ringcycle (stem: cyc, circ=ring ) )

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ease: n. ability to do something easily; state of being comfortable 轻易 , 不费力 ; 安逸 ,悠闲

ease: n. ability to do something easily; state of being comfortable 轻易 , 不费力 ; 安逸 ,悠闲

她很聪明，又有能力，能够轻而易举地通过这场考试。她很聪明，又有能力，能够轻而易举地通过这场考试。

at one’ease 舒适地，自由自主地 be ill at ease 局促不安 , 心神不宁 with ease 容易地

at one’ease 舒适地，自由自主地 be ill at ease 局促不安 , 心神不宁 with ease 容易地

As she is very clever and capable, she can pass the exam with ease.

As she is very clever and capable, she can pass the exam with ease.

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surgery: n. treatment of diseases or injuries by operation on the body 外科 ;外科手术surgery: n. treatment of diseases or injuries by operation on the body 外科 ;外科手术

现在心脏手术比 10年前更为常见了。现在心脏手术比 10年前更为常见了。

oral surgery 口腔外科 cosmetic surgery/operation 整容 perform/undergo surgery 做手术

oral surgery 口腔外科 cosmetic surgery/operation 整容 perform/undergo surgery 做手术

Heart surgery is much more common these days than it was even ten years ago.

Heart surgery is much more common these days than it was even ten years ago.

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indifference: n. lack of interest; non-concern 漠不关心indifference: n. lack of interest; non-concern 漠不关心

show/display indifference to show/display indifference to 对……对……漠不关心face death with indifference 置生死于度外indifference about success or failure 不在乎成败a matter of indifference to somebody 对某人来说是件无关紧要的事情

show/display indifference to show/display indifference to 对……对……漠不关心face death with indifference 置生死于度外indifference about success or failure 不在乎成败a matter of indifference to somebody 对某人来说是件无关紧要的事情

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1.桑迪对父亲的话毫不在意，这使她母亲生气了。1.桑迪对父亲的话毫不在意，这使她母亲生气了。

2. 琳达对她兄弟在流泪无动于衷，我父亲忍不住说了她几句。2. 琳达对她兄弟在流泪无动于衷，我父亲忍不住说了她几句。

Sandy's indifference to what her father had said annoyed her mother. Sandy's indifference to what her father had said annoyed her mother.

My father could not help commenting on Linda's indifference toward her brother's tears.

My father could not help commenting on Linda's indifference toward her brother's tears.

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numerous: a. very many; large in number 为数众多的，无数的numerous: a. very many; large in number 为数众多的，无数的

Family members:

numerable a. 可数的 , 可计算的numeral n. 数字 a. 数字的numerate v. 数 , 计算numerical a. 数字的 , 以数字表示的enumerate v. 计算 , 数 , 列举innumerable a. 无数的 , 数不清的

Family members:

numerable a. 可数的 , 可计算的numeral n. 数字 a. 数字的numerate v. 数 , 计算numerical a. 数字的 , 以数字表示的enumerate v. 计算 , 数 , 列举innumerable a. 无数的 , 数不清的

stem: numer (=count) + ous (stem: numer (=count) + ous ( 形容词词形容词词尾尾 ))stem: numer (=count) + ous (stem: numer (=count) + ous ( 形容词词形容词词尾尾 )) >>>more>>>more

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1. 那位医生拒绝接受那位贫穷的妇女无数次门诊就医的费用。1. 那位医生拒绝接受那位贫穷的妇女无数次门诊就医的费用。

2.2.图书馆里有很多书，比我想象的还多。 2.2.图书馆里有很多书，比我想象的还多。

The doctor refused to accept any pay from the poor woman for numerous medical visits.

The doctor refused to accept any pay from the poor woman for numerous medical visits.

The library has numerous books, more than I had ever expected.

The library has numerous books, more than I had ever expected.

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1. 我们镇上有一万居民。 2. 这些居民已习惯了这里的潮湿天气。1. 我们镇上有一万居民。 2. 这些居民已习惯了这里的潮湿天气。

1. Our town has ten thousand inhabitants.

1. Our town has ten thousand inhabitants.


inhabitant: n. a person or an animal that lives in a place 居民 , 住户 Syn. dweller, resident

inhabitant: n. a person or an animal that lives in a place 居民 , 住户 Syn. dweller, resident

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2. These inhabitants are already accustomed to the moist weather here.

2. These inhabitants are already accustomed to the moist weather here.


to be/get involved in: to be part of, included in, mixed with, or deeply concerned in (something or doing something) 陷入 , 卷入

to be/get involved in: to be part of, included in, mixed with, or deeply concerned in (something or doing something) 陷入 , 卷入

1.警方认为有一大帮犯罪分子涉嫌这些抢劫案。

1.警方认为有一大帮犯罪分子涉嫌这些抢劫案。

1. The police think that a large group of criminals is involved in the robberies.

1. The police think that a large group of criminals is involved in the robberies.

2.别把我扯进你的罪案中，我可与它毫无干系。

2.别把我扯进你的罪案中，我可与它毫无干系。

2. Don't involve me in your crime; I had

nothing to do with it!

2. Don't involve me in your crime; I had

nothing to do with it!

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May sb. do sth. or May there (never) be… May 用在句首表示“愿…” ,相当于 I/We hope very much…, 但是后面的从句谓语动词要用虚拟语气。

May sb. do sth. or May there (never) be… May 用在句首表示“愿…” ,相当于 I/We hope very much…, 但是后面的从句谓语动词要用虚拟语气。

句型

1.1. 祝你幸福祝你幸福 ! ! 2. 2. 恭喜发财！恭喜发财！3.3. 但愿不会再有世界大战！但愿不会再有世界大战！

1.1. 祝你幸福祝你幸福 ! ! 2. 2. 恭喜发财！恭喜发财！3.3. 但愿不会再有世界大战！但愿不会再有世界大战！

1. May you be happy!2. May you come into a good fortune! 3. May there never be another world

war!

1. May you be happy!2. May you come into a good fortune! 3. May there never be another world

war!

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accomplish: v. succeed in doing 成功地完成任务或实现预期目的accomplish: v. succeed in doing 成功地完成任务或实现预期目的

1.他们试图安排一次和平谈判，但什么也没做成。

1.他们试图安排一次和平谈判，但什么也没做成。

1. They tried to plan a peace talk but accomplished nothing.

1. They tried to plan a peace talk but accomplished nothing.

2. 我们应该努力实现这一目标。 2. 我们应该努力实现这一目标。 2. We should do our best to accomplish the goal.

2. We should do our best to accomplish the goal.

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