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Lesson 69 文本
But not murder!
I was being tested for a driving licence for the third time. I had been asked to drive in heavy traffic and had done so successfully. After having been instructed to drive out of town, I began to acquire confidence. Sure that I had passed, I was almost beginning to enjoy my test. The examiner must have been pleased with my performance, for he smiled and said, 'Just one more thing, Mr Eames. Let us suppose that a child suddenly crosses the road in front of you. As soon as I tap on the window, I want the car to be stopped immediately.' I continued driving and after some time, the examiner tapped loudly. Though the sound could be heard clearly, it took me a long time to react. I suddenly pressed the brake pedal hard and we were both thrown forward. The examiner looked at me sadly. 'Mr Eames,' he said, in a mournful voice,' you have just killed that child !'
文本解析
一)词汇学习Word study
1. practice与advice
这两个词均为名词,尤其是在英国英语中,它们的结尾都是-ice,它们的动词形式分别为 practise与 advise,其结尾都是-ise (在美国英语中 practice 既是名词又是动词)。
(1)practice表不“(反复的)练习”、“实践”、“实行”等:Your spoken English will improve with practice.如果你练习,你的英语口语水平就会提高的。Have they put their plan into practice?他们把计划付诸实施了吗?practise (vt.,vi.) 可以表示“练习”、“经常做”等:Jimmy used to practise (playing) football every afternoon.吉米以前每天下午都练习踢足球。She practises on the piano for three hours every day.她每天花3小时练钢琴。
(2)advice 表示“忠告”、“劝告”、“建议”,是不可数名词:She gave me some good advice/ a piece of advice about jobs.关于工作问题她给了我一些好建议/一条建议。I took your advice and went to see a doctor.我听从你的意见去看了病。advise (vt.,vi.) 表不“劝告”、“向……提供建议”等:She advised me to see a doctor.她建议我去看病。She advised me against going to the party.她建议/劝我不要去参加聚会。
2. enjoy, entertain与amuse(1)enjoy表示“欣赏”、“喜爱”、“享受……之乐”,后面跟名词、动名词或反身代词,用于主动语态:I enjoy swimming in summer.夏天我喜欢游泳。I enjoyed my trip to the coast.我这次去海滨旅行非常愉快。We're really enjoying ourselves.我们真的玩得很开心。
(2)entertain的含义之一是“款待”、“招待”、“请客”:We often entertain friends at weekends.周末我们经常招待朋友。Did he entertain you to dinner yesterday?昨天他请你吃饭了吗?
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