内容正文:
Unit 3 Words and expressions第二部分
Learning objectives:
After the class, you will be able to
1. master the key words and expressions.
2. learn to use them correctly.
3. learn to use them for writing.
1. monitor
Guess the meanings.
1) We select him as our monitor.
2) Scientists may be able to monitor the behavior of sharks to predict bad weather.
3) He was watching a game of tennis on a computer monitor.
班长
监控
显示器
1) Faced with the fact, the boss has to admit that he ______________(monitor) the employees’ conversation.
2) The local government made it possible for its citizens ___________________(monitor) the use of financial funds.
monitored
to monitor
2. adjustable adj.
adjust v.
adjustment n.
adjust to doing sth 习惯做某事
adjust oneself to 使自己适应
Guess the meanings.
1) To attract investors, Panama has adjusted its tax and labour laws.
2) He retired last year, but it took him a long time to adjust to the leisurely lifestyle.
3) It is too hot inside. Could you please adjust the temperature of the air conditioner.
调整
适应
调节
1) The height of the bookshelf he recommended is _____________(adjust).
2) It took him a long time to adjust to ____________ (work) at night.
3) When a small amount of blood is taken out from a donor, the body will make a quick ______________ (adjust).
adjustable
working
adjustment
3. available adj.可用的,可获得的;有空的
Guess the meanings.
1) I would have gone to my cousin’s birthday party last night, but I was not available.
2) With over 2500 bikes stored in our five rental shops at strategic locations, we make sure there is always a bike available for you.
有空的
可用的
be available for sb 对某人来说是可使用的
be available to do sth 可供使用做某事
1) There is no money available _______ office decoration this year.
2) Since 1978, the amount of money available _________
(buy) books has fallen by 17%.
for
to buy
4. balance n./v.平衡
balanced adj.
keep one’s balance 保持平衡
lose one’s balance 失去平衡
keep a balanced diet 保持均衡的饮食
on balance 总的来说
1) The old lady had to hold onto the bar _____