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Language Points
Listening & Speaking
1. Volunteer Club (P 12)
volunteer (n./v.) 志愿者,自愿
voluntary (adj.) 自愿的
The couple often volunteer to take part in activities that help the people in need.
volunteer to do sth 自愿做某事
voluntary work 志愿工作
2. Debate Club (P 12)
debate (n./v.) 辩论,争论
They debated with each other on how to protect our environment.
It has been reported that the plan is still under debate.
There is a heated debate on whether women should spend more time at home.
under debate 在讨论中
debate with sb about/on sth
就...与某人争辩
a debate on/about/over sth
就...进行的讨论
3. I prefer helping others (P 12)
prefer (v.) 较喜欢 preference (n.) 偏好
She preferred to go shopping with us rather than stay at home.
= She preferred going shopping with us to staying at home.
= She would go shopping rather than stay at home.
= She would rather go shopping than stay at home.
prefer to do sth rather than do sth 宁愿...而不...
=prefer doing to doing
=would do sth rather than do sth
=would rather do sth than do sth
4. Predict content (P 12)
content (n.) 内容,目录,主题 (v.) 满足,满意 (adj.)满意的
As a matter of fact, I am content to live in such a beautiful village.
According to its contents, the book is made up of several parts. It deals with many contents. I’m content with its content.
be content to do sth 满足于做某事
be content with 对...满意
5. Which club do you think is suitable for Adam? Why? (P12)
suitable (adj.) 合适的,适用的
suit (v.) 适合
We need to find someone who is suitable to do the job.
It’s hard to find a time _______________. (suit)
= It’s hard to find a time _______________. (suitable)
be suitable to do sth 适合做某事
suit sb/sth ≈
be suitable for sb/sth 适合...
that suits everybody
that is suitable for everybody
Reading & Thinking
6. Senior high school is a challenge. (P 14)
challenge (n./v.) 挑战,艰巨任务/怀疑,向...挑战
challenging (adj.) 挑战性的
I hope that every one of you can face any challenges rather than step away from them.
face a challenge 面对挑战
7. The first week was a little confusing. (P 14)