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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.
I. Words and expressions
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.______________
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.
2. adjustable adj.______________v.______________n.
____________________________习惯做某事
____________________________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.
______________
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).
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.______________
______________________对某人来说是可使用的
______________________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%.
4. balance n./v.平衡
________________adj.
______________________保持平衡
______________________