Unit 1 A new start 语言点讲义-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第一册

Book 1 Unit 1 Language points 1. senior /ˈsiːniə/ adj. (1) having a higher position, level, or rank. (地位、水平或级别)高的，高级的 (≠ junior) Senior high 高中 He is senior to me. (2) older in age She is five years senior to me. = She is senior to me by five years. [=she is five years older than I am] 弹性要求senior n. senior citizen老年人 senior 大四（高四）学生 2. curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/ adj. (1) wanting to know something好奇的 The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings. We’re curious about why you never called us. They were curious to find out who won the game. (2) 弹性要求strange, unusual, or unexpected She found a curious old clock in the attic. That’s curious. I thought I left my keys right here. It’s curious that she left without saying goodbye. curiosity n. the desire to learn or know more about something or someone Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions. He went into the store out of curiosity. [=because he was curious to see what was in the store] 3. impression /ɪmˈpreʃən/ n. the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something印象，感想 My first impression of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man. In her journal, she recorded her impressions of the city. Her words made a strong impression (on us). Her kindness left a lasting impression on her students. impressive adj. deserving attention, admiration, or respect令人钦佩的，给人深刻印象的 Her first performance was very impressive. 弹性要求impress v. to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest The candidate impressed us with his knowledge. We were impressed by/with his work. 4. tradition /trəˈdɪʃən/ n. a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time传统 There's an office tradition of wearing casual clothes on Fridays. traditional adj. We often cook traditional Chinese meals for our guests. 5. facility /fəˈsɪləti/ n. (1) something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a sp