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Unit 6重点短语归纳
1. in the sky在天空中
On clear nights, you can see them shining in the sky.
2. go around绕行;走遍;传播
It is much smaller than Earth and goes around Earth once about every 27 days.
3. solar system太阳系
It’s the largest and brightest object in the solar system, and it gives us light and warmth.
4. send...into...把……送/派遣到……
It sends satellites and people into space, and it is one of the most important tools for exploring the solar system.
5. move around绕着……来回转
They move around another body in space and can be natural or man-made.
6. at present目前
It is the third closest planet to the Sun and our only home in space at present.
7. look at看
Look at the brightest ones. Are they the Big Dipper and the North Star?
8. look like看起来像
The Big Dipper looks like a spoon.
9. learn about知道;了解
They can see many stars and learn a lot about them.
10. make phone calls打电话
We can watch TV and make phone calls with the help of satellites.
11. with the help of 在……的帮助下
Xiao Ya finished this task with the help of her teachers and classmates.
12. be close to靠近;接近
Earth is closer to the Sun than Mars.
13. for example例如
For example, we can compare different traits of many things by using one table.
14. be made of由……制成
The inner planets are smaller and made of rocks and soil.
15. need to do sth.需要做某事
To write a good summary, you need to identify all the important information and then write in your own words.
16. at least至少
There are at least two reasons of why is the sun so important.
17. have the power to do sth.有做某事的力量
It has the power to keep all the planets moving around it.
18. neither...nor...既不……也不……
It is neither too close nor too far from the sun.
19. as well as除……之外;也;还
Besides, there is plenty of water as well as some dry land on the surface of the earth.
20. talk about谈论;讨论
The text mainly talks about planets in the solar system.
21. be similar to与……相似
Mars may be similar to Earth in some ways.
22. at a distance of在……的距离
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, at a distance of about 58 million kilometers.
23. be alive with充满着……
As our home, Earth is alive with life because it is neither too hot nor too cold.
24. look for寻找
Scientists are looking for life on Mars.
25. make up组成;化妆;编造
Together, they make up the amazing solar system.
26. play an important role/part in...在……起重要作用
Carefulness and responsibility play an important role in scientific exploration.
27. be related to与……有关
The brightness of a star is related to its size. The larger, the brighter.
28. because of由于
Because of its closeness to the Sun and its smallness in size, Mercury is difficult for us to see on Earth.
29. on the other hand另一方面
Venus, on the other hand, is known for its brightness and it’s beautiful.
30. be known/famous for因……而出名
Kunming is known/famous for its warm weather.
31. be known/famous as作为……而出名
The Death Valley is known as the hottest place on the earth and the driest place in North America.
32. have to do sth.不得不做某事
There is no oxygen on Mars, so we have to produce some.
33. look forward to doing sth.期盼/盼望做某事
I’m looking forward to knowing about Jupiter.
34. have something in common有共同特征;有相同之处
Although the two planets have many differences, they have something in common—water.
35.wait for sb. to do sth.等某人做某事
Mars is waiting for us to explore, and so is the universe.
36. on average平均
The temperature on Mars is about minus 63℃; here on Earth, the temperature is about 14℃ on average.
37. ask sb. to do sth.邀请/要求某人做某事
Please ask your partner to review your draft for errors and offer suggestions for improvement.
38. be born in出生于
He was born in Poland.
39. black hole黑洞
A black hole is at the center of the Milky Way.
40. run away逃跑;跑开
Nothing around a black hole can run away.
41. so...that...如此……以至于……
It is so cold on the planet that air would freeze into something like snow.
42. so that以便于
I study hard so that I can get good grades.
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