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Unit 2 Lesson 1 The Underdog(Language points)
Step1:重点词汇背记与运用
自学:“学习指导”P55-57重点词汇的用法并完成相关练习:
1.desire 2.let sb. down 3.pay off 4.keep up with
※1. replacement n. 替代的人/物;
replace v. 取代;替换;
replaceable adj.可替换的;可置换的
搭配:replace...by/with... 以......代替/替换
replace sth=put it back 把......放回原处
表示“代替”的短语:
in place of sb/sth
in sb’s/sth’s place
take the place of sb/sth
take sb’s/sth’s place
练习:
(1)I am going to replace my battered car__________a new one.
(2)We need a ___________(replace) for the secretary who left.
※2.crowd n.人群;群众 v.挤满;涌入 crowded adj. 拥挤的
搭配: a crowd of 一群;一伙
crowds of 成群的......;许多......
crowd in 挤进;(想法;问题等)涌上心头
crowd into 涌入......;(使)充满某空间
be crowded with 挤满了......
练习:
(1)I was nearly pushed over by___________crowd of children.
(2)Many football fans crowded___________when the gate opened.
(3)Shops were crowded___________customers looking over the colorful displays.
※3. earn vt.赢得;博得;挣得;获(利) earning n. 薪水;收入;利润
搭配:earn a living = earn one’s living谋生
earn sb a place为某人赢得一席之地
earn one’s respect/a reputation赢得尊重/名声
练习:
(1) He was satisfied with his___________(earn) as an accountant.
(2) The old man earned his___________(live) by fishing.
(3) As a teacher, she has ______________________________ .(汉译英)
作为一名教师,她赢得了学生的尊敬。
※4. sharply adv. 严厉地,毫不客气地
sharp adj. 灵敏的,锋利的;急剧的,明显的;尖锐的;强烈的
sharpen vt.(使)变得锋利;使明朗;(使)提高,改善
练习:
(1) A workman must___________(sharp) his tools if he is to do his work well .
(2) “Is there a problem?” he______________________.(汉译英)
“有问题吗?”他厉声喝问。
※5. energy n. 力量,活力 energetic adj. 精力充沛的
搭配:be full of energy 精力充沛
a waste of time and energy 浪费时间和精力
solar/nuclear energy 太阳能/核能
练习:
(1) Not only do I have the ability to organize activities, but also I am outgoing and ___________(energy), which benefits me in communicating with strangers.
(2) Music gives me happiness and makes me______________________and strong enough to get through the hard times.
※6. try out for sth 参加选拔;争取成为(团队的一员)
搭配:try out