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Unit2 Iconic Attractions
Words and expressions
1.iconic[aɪˈkɒnɪk]: adj. 符号的; 图标的; 标志性的
icon[ˈaɪkɒn]: n. 图标; 偶像
be a symbol of something
Tap the app icon on your phone to open it.
iconic attractions
轻触手机上应用程序图标将其打开。
标志性风物
found: v.创建; 建立 (founded)
founder 创建者
2. foundation[faʊnˈdeɪʃn]: n.创建; 基础; 地基
find-found-found (发现; 找到)
地基
粉底霜
lay the foundation for 为......打下基础
without foundation 毫无根据的
have no foundation 无根据/虚构
1. 这谣传毫无根据。
2. 阅读不仅使我的视野开阔,还让我的内心世界丰盈,为我进一步的学习打下了坚实的基础。(非限制性定语从句)
3. 自创办以来,《Youth》受到了包括我在内的许多学生的欢迎,我是《青年》的忠实读者。
The rumour totally has no foundation.
Reading can not only broaden my horizons but also enrich my mental world, which lays a solid foundation for my further study.
Since it was founded,Youth has been popular with many students including me, a regular reader of Youth.
3. political[pəˈlɪtɪkl]: adj. 政治的
politics[ˈpɒlɪtɪks]: n. 政治
politician[ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn]: n. 政治家; 政客
4. didgeridoo[ˌdɪdʒəriˈduː]: n. 迪吉里杜管
play the didgeridoo: 吹迪吉里杜管
从政
政治事务
get into/enter politics
political affairs
political divisions
政治分歧
迪吉里杜管是澳大利亚土著部落的传统乐器,已有1500多年的历史,也是世界上最古老的乐器之一,由桉树制成,制造这种乐器的过程很有趣,土著人利用白蚁啃食树木的习惯,把小桉树的树干砍下来,插在白蚁洞穴上,如此一来,白蚁得到原料,土著人得到了心爱的乐器。
5. located[ləʊˈkeɪtɪd]: adj. 位于
locate v. 位于;使…坐落于;找到…的位置
location n. 位置;场所
【知识拓展】
表示“坐落于……;
be located in/at/on...
be situated in/at/on...
lie in/at/on...
There stands/lies. . .
这个国家位于热带地区,盛产各种各样的水果。(分词作状语)
Located/Lying in the tropical area, this country is rich in a wide range of fruits.
【练透】 单句语法填空P30
①I was doubly attracted to the house — by its size and its location (locate).
② Located (locate) at the west end of Singapore, the park has a lot of room for visitors to walk around.
location
Located
【写美】 完成句子
③Your accommodation is conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre.
您的住宿位置便利,步行即可到达市中心。
④The information office is located in the city centre .
咨询处设在市中心。
is conveniently located
is located in the city centre
6. equator[ɪˈkweɪtə(r)]: n. 赤道
7. koala[kəʊˈɑːlə]