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Unit 2 Making a difference
Words & Expressions
Making a difference
有所作为
Future
contribution /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n/ n.贡献;捐款(赠);投稿
contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ v.贡献,导致;捐献
contributor /kənˈtrɪbjətə(r)/ n.捐款人;撰稿人;做贡献者
contribute ... to ... 把…捐献给…
contribute to 造成, 有助于, 为...做贡献
make contributions/a contribution to 对…做出贡献
我很钦佩爱迪生,因为他为世界做出了巨大的贡献。
I admire Edison a lot because he _________________________the world.
她给这家杂志投了几篇文章。
She _____________ a number of articles ______the magazine.
A good goal makes you feel good and contributes to your confidence.
made a great contribution to
contributed
to
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relief /rɪ'liːf/ n.减轻,缓解;轻松
relieve /rɪˈliːv/v. 减轻,缓解
with relief 欣慰地
to one’s relief 使人安心的是
breathe a sigh of relief宽慰地舒一口气
relieve tension/pressure/stress/anxiety
缓解 紧张 /压力 /压力 /焦虑
To her ______(relieve), her younger brother recovered quickly after the operation.
Some people eat for comfort, _______________their anxieties.
relief
to relieve
belief n.相信
believe v.相信
shortage /ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/ n. 短缺,不足,缺乏
short adj. 不足的;短的,矮的
shorten v. 缩短,(使)变短
food / water / housing shortages 食物/水/房屋短缺
a shortage of 短缺,缺少
be short of/on sth. 缺乏某物
There‘s a ___________of food and shelter in the refugee (/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/n.难民) camps.
The loss of big trees was greatest in areas __________trees had suffered the greatest water shortage.
shortage
where
internal /ɪn'tɜːnl/ adj. 内部的,里面的
external /ɪkˈstɜːnl/ adj.外部的
Many external influences can affect your state of mind.
internal doubts 内心的疑虑
internal organs/injuries 内脏/内伤
internal affairs/trade/markets 内政/国内贸易 / 市场
effective /ɪ‘fektɪv/ adj. 有效的,产生预期效果的
effect n.效果;作用;影响
effectively adv.有效地
take effective measures to do... 采取有效措施做某事
have an effect on... 对…有影响
It is high time that the government should take effective measures ______________(resolve) these problems.
Ordinary soap, used correctly, can deal with bacteria(n.细菌) _________________(effective).
effectively
to resolve
fund /fʌnd/ v. 为....提供资金,资助 n. 基金;资金
refund n./v.退款,退还
What is the current status(n.(进展的)状况) of our application for funds?
The museum is privately (adv. 通过私人地)___________.
I hope you can either refund the money to me __________deliver/arrange a new pair to me as soon as possible.
a restoration fund 维修基金
a disaster relief fund 赈灾专款
The United Nations Children's Fund联合国儿童基金会
旧称联合国国际儿童紧急救援基金会,United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund,简称UNICEF
or
funded
recycle [ˌriː'saɪk(ə)l] v.再利用,回收利用
recyclable adj. 可回收利用的
fountain /ˈfaʊntɪn/ n. 喷水池
drinking fountain (设于公共场所的)喷泉式饮水器
mission ['mɪʃ(ə)n] n. 职责;使命
disease [dɪ'ziːz] n. 疾病;病
earn /ɜːn/ v. 挣(钱);博得;赢得
earnings n. 薪水,工资 (常用复数)
earn a / one’s living 挣钱维持生计=make a/one’s living
make/earn money 赚钱
earn pocket money赚零花钱
top earners最赚钱的人
She earns _________living by teaching.
His achievement earned him respect.
her
donate /ˈdəʊneɪt/ v.捐赠,捐献
donation /dəʊˈneɪʃn/ n.捐赠
donator /donor n.捐赠者,赠送者
donate ...to ... 向…捐助…
make a donation to ... 向…捐助…
a generous / large / small donation 慷慨 / 大量 / 少量捐助
He ___________ 50,000 dollars to the village.
=He _______________________50,000 dollars to the village.
Ryan's charity work is not unusual. Many people donate money and others volunteer to help run charities.
donated
made a donation of
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donate 和 contribute
donate
√
contribute
√
donate
√
contribute
√
donate
√
contribute
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foundation [faʊn'deɪʃ(ə)n] 基金会;基础
found v. 建立
founder n. 创立者
set up / establish a foundation 建立基金会
Children’s Foundation of China中国少年儿童基金会
be founded on 建立在....的基础上
Their marriage was _______ on love and mutual respect.
The explosion had weakened the building's _________ .
Florence Nightingale is the _______ of modern nursing(n.护理).
founder
founded
foundation
fund 侧重于资金的捐赠与筹集使用;
foundation 从更宏观、制度化层面参与推动解决社会问题
/ˈrʊərəl/
adj. 乡村的
insight /'ɪnsaɪt/ n. 顿悟,猛醒;洞察力
insightful adj. 富有洞察力的,有深刻见解的
have an insight into 对.....的深刻理解,看透
It is such a golden opportunity for you to have a deep insight into Chinese culture ______you can’t afford to miss it.
that
perseverance /ˌpɜːsɪ'vɪərəns/ n.不屈不挠,坚持不懈
persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə(r)/ v. 坚持不懈;坚持
persevere in(doing) sth.坚持(做)某事
persevere with sth./sb. 对某事/某人坚持
Although he is in poor health, he still perseveres in his studies.
You have to persevere with difficult students.
As a writer says, future geniuses(/ˈdʒiːniəs/n.天才) come from those with "intelligence, creativity, perseverance, and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”
reality /rɪ'ælɪtɪ/ n.现实,真实
real adj.真的
really adv.真正地
in reality 事实上 = in fact
make one’s dream a reality 使梦想成真
History is a mirror ___________(reflect)reality.
Love sometimes blinds(v.使失明;使失去判断力) us to the reality. Consequently(/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/adv.因此;所以), our good intentions may not lead to good results.
reflecting
extend /ɪk'stend/ v. 持续,延伸;表达,表示
extension /ɪkˈstenʃn/ n.延伸
extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ adj.广泛的,广阔的
extended /ɪkˈstendɪd/adj.延伸的;长期的;持久的
extensive reading 泛读
extend one’s thanks/gratitude/wishes to... 向...表示感谢/感激/祝愿
extend a warm welcome to sb. 对…表示热烈欢迎
has taken
affected
I would like to extend my thanks _____all our teachers, parents and families, ________have done so much for us over the years.
Since 1953, The United Nations Children's Fund ___________(take)up an extended mission to help children in the developing world, including those living with disease or disabilities, and those ___________(affect)by rapid modernization(n.现代化) and environmental problems.
to
who
The year 2021 is arriving. From China’s capital Beijing, I extend my New Year wishes to you all!
2021年的脚步越来越近,我在北京向大家致以新年的美好祝福!
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disability /ˌdɪsə'bɪlɪtɪ/ n.残疾,障碍
disable /dɪsˈeɪbl/ v. 使伤残
disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/ adj. 残疾的
the disabled 残疾人
a physical/mental disability 身体或精神上的残疾
His physical disability makes _____ rather difficult for him to find a good job.
In china, volunteers are also playing an__________ (increasing) important role in environment protection, disability assistance and many other fields.
it
disabled pregnancy elder
increasingly
break into a smile 突然笑起来
territory ['terɪt(ə)rɪ] n.地区,地方;版图
country and territory国家和地区
cancer [‘kænsə] n. 癌症 career n.职业;生涯
royal ['rɒɪəl] adj. 王室的,皇家的
Britain’s Royal Air Force英国皇家空军
sensitive /ˈsensɪtɪv/ adj. 敏感的,容易生气的
sense v.感觉到 n.感觉
be sensitive to 对…感到敏感,灵敏
a sense of direction 方向感
a sense of accomplishment 成就感
a sense of belonging 归属感
My teeth are very sensitive _____cold food.
She is very sensitive to criticism.
to
sensitive
玻璃心是一种网络用语,意指自己的心像玻璃一样易碎,用来形容敏感脆弱的心理状态,经不起批评指责或者嘲讽。
人并非生来就强大,每个人都有着脆弱敏感的一面,而我们要做的,就是在漫漫人生旅途中,不断强化自己,将自己的“玻璃心”打磨成“钻石心”。
generous /'dʒen(ə)rəs/ adj. 慷慨的,大方的
generosity /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ n.慷慨,大方
generously /ˈdʒenərəsli/ adv.慷慨地
It’s generous of sb. to do sth. 某人做某事很慷慨
be generous to sb. / with sth. 对某人慷慨;在某事上慷慨
make generous response to... 对....做出慷慨回应
It's very generous of you ________ (offer) to pay for the meal.
The public have made ________ response to the appeals for funds.
__________________________________ (他借钱给我真是太大方了) when I was in trouble.
to offer
generous
It was generous of him to lend me the money
generation n.产生; (统称)一代人
generate v.产生;生成
hesitate
Between genius and diligence(/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/n.勤奋), I do not hesitate to choose diligence. She is almost all the achievements in the world. — Einstein
在天才和勤奋两者之间,我毫不迟疑地选择勤奋。她是几乎世界上一切成就的催产婆。 —— 爱因斯坦
阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦(Albert Einstein),出生于德国,毕业于苏黎世联邦理工学院,犹太裔物理学家。后移居美国。主要成就有提出光量子假说(Light Quantum Hypothesis),解决光电效应(photoelectric effect)问题,创立狭义相对论(Special Relativity)、广义相对论(General Relativity)等。
hesitate /'hezɪteɪt/ vi. 迟疑,犹豫,不愿
hesitation /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/ n.犹豫,不情愿
hesitate to do sth. 犹豫做某事
hesitate about / over 对...犹豫
without hesitation 毫不犹豫
Don't ________________ your decision once you think it over.
Those _______are interested in it, please sign up at the Student Union by sending an email before September 20. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to_________(contact) Li Hua at 4486655. Looking forward to your active______________(participate).
to contact
hesitate about
who
participation
institution [ɪnstɪ'tjuːʃ(ə)n] n.机构,团体;制度
Nazi ['nɑ:tsi] n.纳粹党人,纳粹分子
Jewish ['dʒuːɪʃ] adj.犹太人的,犹太教的
military ['mɪlɪt(ə)rɪ] n.军队
During World War II, Winton served _______an officer in Britain’s Royal Air Force. He left the military in 1954. He then worked for international charities and for ____________(variety)companies.
as
various
assistance /ə'sɪst(ə)ns/ n.帮助,援助
assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n.助理,助手
assist /əˈsɪst/ v.帮助
assist (sb.) in doing sth. 帮助(某人)做某事
assist sb. with sth. 帮助某人某事
China ______ (协助) African countries with developing economy.
The charity aims to provide _________ (援助) to people in need.
He worked as an ________ (n.助理) to Mr Ming.
assists
assistance
assistant
confirmation /ˌkɒnfə'meɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 证实,证明;确认
confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ v. 确认,证实
The official confirmed that the paintings were originals(adj. 起初的;独创的 n.原件; 原稿) and worth as much as $50 million.
Before choices are finalized (finalize v.定案;把(计划、旅行、项目等)最后定下来), parents will be asked to sign ______________(confirm) their children’s choices.
to confirm
registration /redʒɪ'streɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 登记,注册,挂号
register /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/ v./n. 注册
registration form 登记表,注册表
Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days.
If you want to participate ______the activity, please register with the student union before April 4.
in
aid /eɪd/ v. /n. 帮助,援助
aid sb. in doing sth. 帮助某人做某事
first aid 急救
with the aid of sth. 在......的帮助下
go/come to the aid of sb=go/come to sb’s aid 帮助某人
She went to the aid of a man ________(trap)in his car.
He gets about _____the aid of a walking stick.
First aid is the first kind of help ______(give) to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets injured before a doctor can be found.
trapped
with
given
temporary /'temp(ə)rərɪ/ adj. 临时的;短暂的,短期的
temporarily /'temprərəlɪ/ adv. 临时地
First aid is a temporary form of help given to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets injured before a doctor can______________(find).
Mary worked here as a _____________secretary and ended up getting a fulltime job with the company.
temporary
be found
rise to one’s feet 站起身来
knighthood ['naɪthʊd] n. (英国的)爵士封号或头衔
drug [drʌg] n. 药物,毒品
certificate [səˈtɪfɪkeɪt] n. 证明书,证书;文凭
a graduation certificate
ministry ['mɪnɪstrɪ] n.(政府的)部;内阁
Ministry of Health of China 中国卫生部
achievement /ə'tʃiːvmənt/ n. 成就,成绩,完成
achieve v. (经努力)达到,取得,实现
achievable adj. 可达到的;可获得的
a sense of achievement 成就感
make an achievement 取得成就
achieve one's dream 实现某人的梦想
Resolve the most important task first and you'll have a sense of achievement.
I used to try effective methods ____________my academic goals.
__________(see) the lines of trees we had planted, we all had a sense of achievement.
“祈使句 +and/or+ 陈述句” ,祈使句相当于条件状语从句.
to achieve
Seeing
chief /tʃiːf/ adj.最高级别的;首席的;主要的 n.首领
the chief cause/problem 主要原因 / 问题
a chief editor/ engineer/judge 总编辑/总工程师/审判长
Chief Executive /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/ Officer 首席执行官,CEO
Chief Financial Officer 首席财务官,CFO
Chief Technology Officer 首席技术官,CTO
Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City-its present population is 762.
想过未来考大学选什么专业吗?
“专业”一词用major来表达。
major
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major /'meɪdʒə/ adj. 主要的;主修的 v.主修 n. 专业
majority /məˈdʒɒrəti/ n.大多数
major in 主修,专攻…
the major subjects主修(专业)课程
Her major is Chinese.
He inspires me to major in English in college, to be a bridge between China and the world.
A majority of foreign students major in Chinese.
Philosophy
Economics
Law
Political Science
Psychology
Science of Physical Culture and Sports
Literature
Journalism and Communication
History
Natural Science
Biology
Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Architecture
Agricultural Engineering
Medicine
Military Science
Management Science
哲学
经济学
法学
政治学
心理学
体育学
文学
新闻传播学
历史学
理学
生物学
工学
信息与通信工程
建筑学
农业工程
医学
军事学
管理学
理学 Natural Science
数学 Mathematics
物理学 Physics
理论物理 Theoretical Physics
粒子物理与原子核物理 Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics
原子与分子物理 Atomic and Molecular Physics
等离子体物理 Plasma Physics
声学 Acoustics
光学 Optics
化学 Chemistry
无机化学 Inorganic Chemistry
分析化学 Analytical Chemistry
有机化学 Organic Chemistry
高分子化学与物理 Chemistry and Physics of Polymers
工学 Engineering
力学 Mechanics
机械工程 Mechanical Engineering
机械制造及其自动化 Mechanical Manufacture and Automation
车辆工程 Vehicle Engineering
材料学 Materialogy
材料加工工程 Materials Processing Engineering
冶金工程Metallurgical Engineering
热能工程 Thermal Power Engineering
电气工程 Electrical Engineering
物理电子学 Physical Electronics
电路与系统 Circuits and Systems
信息与通信工程 Information and Communication Engineering
控制科学与工程 Control Science and Engineering
系统工程 Systems Engineering
模式识别与智能系统 Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems
导航、制导与控制 Navigation, Guidance and Control
计算机科学与技术 Computer Science and Technology
计算机软件与理论 Computer Software and Theory
计算机系统结构 Computer Systems Organization
计算机应用技术 Computer Applied Technology
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treatment
在欧美国家,每年万圣节期间孩子们晚上都会挨家挨户敲门,主人一开门他们就大声喊trick or treat。trick or treat是什么意思呢?节日本身赋予它的含义是“不给糖就捣乱”。treat在这个习语中意为“款待”。
treatment /'triːtmənt/ n.治疗;处理;待遇
treat v.对待;治疗;请客 n.招待;款待;乐事
hospital / medical treatment 住院治疗/医疗
fair / special treatment 公平/特殊待遇
medical treatment 医学治疗
Treat other people as you would like to be__________.
Don’t worry about the cost; I’ll treat you.
In 1969, Tu Youyou Worked as the leader of a research team aiming to discover a treatment for malaria (/məˈleəriə/n.疟疾)
treated
treat 语义网络图
对待
基本义
“对待”某人或某物
对待;看待
“对待”客人朋友等
“对待”病人
招待;款待;请(客)
医治;治疗
v
n
招待;款待;乐事
treatment
对待;处理
治疗;疗法
obtain [əb'teɪn] v.获得,得到
obtain one’s permission 获得某人的许可
Scientists have obtained more evidence _____ plastic is finding its way into the human body.
In 1986,he obtained a New Drug Certificate for qinghaosu, issued (v. 发行;(正式)发给) by the Ministry of Health of China.
that
further
Go further! 进无止境
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further ['fɜːðə] adj. 更多的,附加的;(距离上)更远的
adv. 进一步地;而且;更远地
far-further-furthest
far-farther-farthest
further, farther两者都为far的比较级,但是farther只用于本义“(空间距离上的)更远”。
In order to get a good job, you should have further education.
Visit our website for further details / information.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you.
far-further-furthest
far-farther-farthest
further, farther两者都为far的比较级,但是farther只用于本义“(空间距离上的)更远”。
In order to get a good job, you should have further education.
Throughout her career(n.职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further
Personal qualities
Read the descriptions and underline the words that describe personal qualities.
He’s sensitive and rather serious, which sometimes makes him appear to be a little bookish. But he’s also an independent thinker. He always knows how to make wise decisions.
Liu Tao
She’s usually very shy, but she’s generous and never hesitates to help. She’s also the most honest person I know. I can always trust her with my secrets.
Li Mei
He’s always confident about everything. He’s a good public speaker and I have never seen him get nervous. And he’s creative. He often comes up with good ideas.
Tim
She’s easygoing with a sense of humour. She’ll try to cheer you up if you have a problem, but she’s kind of lazy. Her desk is extremely messy!
Anna
Put the words into the table. Add any more you can think of.
Positive Neutral Negative
independent generous
honest confident
creative easygoing
loyal intelligent
warm-hearted
straightforward (adj.率直的)
sensitive serious bookish (adj.书生气的)
shy strict
self-conscious
(adj.难为情的; (因顾虑自己的外表或表现)局促不安的,害羞的,不自然的)
nervous
lazy
selfish
mean (adj. 刻薄;吝啬的)
slack (adj. 懈怠的;敷衍了事的; 吊儿郎当的)
short-sighted (adj.目光短浅的)
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