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Unit 8 Let’s Communicate!
Section B Vocabulary in use
2a
Task 1. Add the proper suffix to each word in brackets to make a new word. Then complete the sentences with the new words.
-er -or -th -ment -ship
1. To keep a _____________ (friend), you need to make time for each other and care about your friend’s feelings.
2. If you want to solve the _____________ (argue), perhaps you should talk about the situation with your friend.
3. If you don’t know what to say to her, I think the best way is to tell the _____________ (true).
4. They always welcome the _____________ (visit) in a kind, friendly way.
5. While giving a speech, you should watch the _____________ (listen) carefully to see if they understand.
friendship
argument
truth
visitors
listeners
friend n.朋友 --- friendship n.友谊
argue v.争论 --- argument n.争论
true adj.真实的 --- truth n.真相
visit v.参观、拜访 --- visitor n.参观者
listen v.听 --- listener n.听众
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名词后缀 例子
-er
表人 work(工作)→ worker(工人)
teach(教)→ teacher(教师);
listen(听)→ listener(听众); read(阅读)-reader(读者)
-or
表人 visit(参观、拜访)→ visitor(参观者)
act(行动、表演)→ actor(男演员)
direct(指导)-director(导演)
-ment(…… 的行为、过程或结果) develop(发展)-development(发展), excite(使激动)-excitement激动;agree(同意)-agreement(同意), argue(争论)-agrument(争论)
-ion(..状态或过程) act(行动)-action(行动)
collect(收集)-collection(收集)
connect(联系)-connection(联系)
-ship关系、状态、技能 friend-riendship(友谊),relate-relationship关系
th(表状态,性质,程度) long(长的)-length, wide(宽的)-width,
deep(深的)-depth, grow(成长)- growth
2a
写出下列词形变换的正确形式.
teach(教)→___________(教师 )
act(表演)→_______(男演员 )
warm(温暖的)→___________(温暖;热情 )
deep(深的)→____________(深度 )
true(真实的)→___________(真相;事实)
teacher
actor
warmth
depth
truth
develop(发展)→____________(发展;开发 )
friend(朋友)→______________(友谊 )
leader(领导者)→____________(领导能力)
development
friendship
leadership
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2b
Task 2. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
make up right away show … around show … interest worry about
1. It was the first time for my cousin to visit Beijing, so I offered to__________her ___________.
2. My brother and I often have fights, but we always _________________ soon after.
3. If you want to watch the drama, you should book the seats _________________.
4. He ___________ great ___________ in music when he was a small child.
5. If you are sure about your choice, you don’t have to _________________what other people will say.
show
around
make up
right away
showed
interest
worry about
和解;编造
立刻;马上
带…… 参观
对…… 表现出兴趣
担心
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2c
Task 3. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. Then put them in the correct order to make a short passage.
text face to face communication relationship argue
_____________ Many people today communicate by _____________ and social media instead of in person.
_____________ When we meet _____________ and talk, our body language and voice help others better understand our meaning.
_____________ Also, it may be easier to build trust and develop stronger_____________ .
_____________ This can keep us away from misunderstandings and_____________.
_____________ However, in-person __________________ is an important skill to learn.
texting
face to face
relationships
arguments
communication
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