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高二英语选择性必修一Unit 5
Working the Land 耕耘
Section A Reading and Thinking
1. devote vt.把…奉献(给);把…专注于
devotion n.深爱,热爱,奉献
devoted adj.忠实的;深爱的
- devote …to 把…用于;献身;致力于;专心(to是介词)
- devote one’s life/oneself to (doing) sth 献身于 / 致力于(做)某事
- devote one’s time/energy/attention to (doing) sth 把某人的时间/精力/注意力用于(做)某事
- be devoted to sth 热衷于某事
- be devoted to sb 深爱某人
- a devoted friend 一位忠诚的朋友
例句:Zhang Guimei has been devoted to helping girls to get educated.
拓展:“专心于,致力于”的其他表达:concentrate on / be absorbed in / be focused on
例句:I can’t concentrate on my studies with all that noise going on.(with复合结构作状语)
2. convince vt.使相信;使确信;说服
convincing adj.令人信服的(描述事物性质)
convinced adj.确信的;深信的(描述人的感受)
- convince sb of sth 使某人相信某事
- convince sb. (that)… 使某人相信……
- convince sb. (not) to do sth 说服某人(不要)做某事
- a convincing argument/explanation/case 有说服力的论点/解释/事例
- be convinced of / that 确信……;相信……
例句①:In order to convince us of his honesty, Paul gave us several convincing cases that could make us convinced of it.
例句②:I tried to convince my father that I was able to solve the problem by myself.
3. attain vt.(通过努力)获得;得到;达到(某年龄、水平、状况)
- attain one’s goal 实现目标
- attain independence / knowledge 获得独立 / 知识
- attainment n.达到;获得
- attainable adj.可达到的;可获得的
例句:After decades of research, Li Zhensheng attained his goal of developing new wheat varieties highly resistant to diseases.
4. assumption n.假定;设定;(责任的)承担;(权力)获得
assume vt.假定,认为;承担(责任)
- make assumptions / an assumption about 对…做出假设
- work / act on an assumption 以假定行事
- on the assumption that… 假定……,假设……(that引导同位语从句,解释说明assumption的具体内容)
例句:We are working on the assumption that everyone invited will turn up.(invited为过去分词后置定语)
- It is generally / usually assumed that… 普遍/通常认为……
- assume …to be/as 假定…是…,认定…是…
- assuming (亦作assuming that) conj.假定
5. overcome vt.克服;解决;战胜;受到…的极大影响
变形:overcome — overcame — overcome
- overcome difficulties / problems 克服困难 / 解决问题
- overcome the enemy / opponent 战胜敌人 / 对手
- be overcome by / with excitement / horror / sadness / joy 兴奋/惊恐/悲伤/高兴得不能自持
6. expand vt.&vi.扩大;增加;扩展;发展(业务)
expansion n.扩张;扩大;扩展
- expand …into (把…)扩展到;发展成…
- expand on / upon 充分叙述;详细阐明
- expand the influence / market / production 扩大影响 / 市场 / 生产
- expand one’s horizons / vocabulary 开阔视野 / 扩大词汇量
7. estimate vt.估计;估价;估算(常用于被动) n.估计;估算
- estimate sth. at 估算某物为……
- be estimated to be … 被估计为…
- It is estimated that 据估计…
- underestimate vt.&n.低估;underestimate the cost of 低估……的成本
- overestimate v.&n.高估;overestimate one’s ability 高估某人的能力
- estimation n.估计;判断;评价
8. comprise vt.包括;包含;由…组成
用法区分:
①组成,构成(部分作主语,整体作宾语):comprise, make up
例句:Green meadows, clear lakes and high mountains make up the beautiful scenery in that area.
②由…组成/构成(整体作主语,部分作宾语):comprise, be comprised of, be composed of, be made up of, consist of
例句:Spoken Chinese consists of / is made up of a number of Chinese dialects.
9. far from
含义①几乎相反;远非(后接adj./n./pron./动名词),事实远非如此
例句:Many people think farming is very easy, but this is far from the case, as modern agricultural production requires professional technology.
含义②远离 = far away from + n./pron.(表具体距离,不能用far away from,要用away from,away可省略)
例句:Considering that the nature park is far from the city, we can take a bus.
拓展短语:
far from enough 远远不够
far from it (口语)完全相反,远非如此
例句:
—Are you satisfied with the result?
—Far from it. I think there are many areas that need improvement.
10. reality n.现实;实际情况;事实
realise/realize vt.实现;意识到
real adj.真正的;真实的
really adv.事实上;真正地
realistic adj.现实的;实事求是的
- become a reality 成为现实
- turn …into reality 使…成为现实
- face / accept reality 面对/接受现实
- escape from reality 逃避现实
- bring …back to reality 使…回到现实
- virtual reality 虚拟现实
- The reality is… 事实上;实际上;实际情况是…
同义替换:actually = in reality = in effect = in truth = in fact = in actual fact = as a matter of fact
例句:History is a mirror reflecting the reality.(现在分词短语作定语)
重点句式
1. not just … but … as well 不仅……而且……
= not only…but (also)…,并列连词词组,连接两个并列的句子成分。
例句:Through the exchange of letters, you can not just practice your writing skills but provide feedback to each other as well.
not only…but (also)…用法:
①连接两个分句时,若not only位于句首分句要部分倒装,but(also)后面的分句不倒装。
例句:Not only can you pick up phrases and idioms, but you can also develop your appreciation of Chinese culture.
②连接并列主语时,谓语动词的数要遵循“就近一致”原则。
例句:Not only the teacher but also the students were deeply moved by the story.
2. given that 考虑到……;鉴于……
given that在句中用作连词,意思是“考虑到”,= considering (that)
例句:Given that agricultural scientists are constantly researching new methods, farmers can expect more efficient farming techniques in the future.
拓展:given (prep.)考虑到,鉴于;adj.指定的;特定的(常作前置定语)
例句①:Given the environmental challenges we face today, it is vital that we take immediate action to reduce our carbon footprint.
例句②:They were to meet at a given time and place.
Section B Learning About Language
1. make use of 利用;使用
同义短语:make full use of = make good use of = make the best of = make the most of
- be in use 在使用
- be no use 无用
- be of great use 很有用
- come into use 开始使用
- It is no use doing sth. 做某事无用
备注:如果把make use of的宾语提前,句子要用被动语态,注意保留介词of,of后常用动词不定式作目的状语。
例句:Every opportunity should be made full use of to learn new skills, which will open up more career prospects.
例句:Today, around 400 karez systems remain in use, actively supporting 30% of Turpan's famous grape farms.
重点句式:now that引导原因状语从句 “既然”
例句:Now that a positive attitude can bring us so much happiness, why not try our best to keep it?
⚠️和although/though不能与but连用,because不能与so连用一样,now that不能与so连用。
表示“既然,因为”的其他连词:since, seeing that
例句:Seeing that my videos about Chinese culture are loved by so many people, I feel all the hard work I put into them is worthwhile.
Section C Using Language
1. in turn 相应地;转而;依次,轮流(常位于句中或句末)
in return 作为回报
例句:Don't be afraid of difficulties. They can help you accumulate experience, and then experience can, in turn, broaden your horizons.
拓展短语:
- take turns to do sth. / take turns (in) doing sth. 轮流做某事
- It's one's turn to do sth. 轮到某人做某事了。
- by turns 轮流地,交替地(强调某些特质或情感的交替)
- take a turn for the better / worse 好转/恶化
例句:After hearing the news, Alice laughed softly and cried by turns, her emotions swinging between hope and fear.
2. essential adj.完全必要的;极其重要的;本质的,根本的 n.[C, usually pl.] 必不可少的东西,必需品;要点
- be essential to / for 对…来说极其重要
- It is essential (for sb.) to do sth.(对某人来说)做某事很重要。
- It is essential that …(should) do sth. …做某事很有必要(虚拟语气)
例句:Since ancient times, China has been a large agricultural country, so it is essential that we (should) attach importance to agriculture.
例句:Filled with hope and excitement, Maya packed a small bag with essentials: a phone, a compass, food, and warm clothing.
3. alternative n.[C]可供选择的事物 adj.可供替代的;非传统的
alternatively adv.或者;要不然
- an alternative to ……的替代品
- have no alternative but to do sth. 除了做某事之外别无选择
同义:choice / option
例句:As darkness fell, Ken had no alternative but to step out into the storm, making his way to a nearby cottage.
- an alternative method / way of doing sth. 做某事的其他方法
- alternative energy 替代能源(指太阳能、风能、水能等)
例句:The adoption of alternative energy such as solar and wind power is essential for reducing carbon emissions.
拓展:“不得不做某事”其他表达:cannot … but do sth, cannot choose but do sth, cannot help but do sth
4. depth n.[C]向下(或向里)的距离;深度;[U]深刻,渊博;极限;详细程度
deep adj. deeply adv.很;非常;深刻地
deepen v.(使)变深,加深
- a metre / foot …in depth 一米/一英尺…深
- at / to a depth of 在(到)……的深度
- in depth 全面;深入;详细
拓展搭配:
the depths of the ocean 海洋深处
the depths of winter / despair 在隆冬季节 / 处于绝望深渊
deep into the night 深夜
be deep in thought 陷入沉思
deeply rooted customs / ideas 根深蒂固的习俗/思想
deepen gradually 逐渐变深
5. root n.根;根茎;根部;根源;起源 v.(使)生根;扎根(名词动用)
- have one's roots in 起源于
- lie at the root of 起因于
- be rooted in 扎根于;起源于
- rooted to the spot / ground (被吓得)呆住不动
例句①:No country, no happiness. Everyone must be rooted in the soil of the motherland.
例句②:Hearing the news, John froze with shock, as if rooted to the ground.
6. nowhere adv.无处;没有;远远不及
- be nowhere to be seen / found 到处看不到 / 找不到
- get / go nowhere 毫无进展
- get sb. nowhere 让某人毫无进展
- from / out of nowhere 突然发生,突然出现
- in the middle of nowhere 在荒无人烟的地方;在偏僻的地方
例句:He's supposed to be at the airport now to pick up Mr. Anderson, but he's nowhere to be found.
语法点:nowhere位于句首时,句子要用部分倒装语序,即把助动词、情态动词或连系动词be提到主语前。
例句:No one can deny the fact that nowhere else is the cashless trend more obvious than in China.
重点句式:同位语从句
①可以跟同位语从句的名词通常有:news, belief, evidence, proof, idea, fact, promise, question, doubt, thought, hope, message, suggestion, word(消息), possibility等。
例句:Marty asked me the question whether organic food is safer and more nutritious than traditional food.
②同位语从句的连接词:从属连词that, whether;连接代词who, whom, whose, what, which;连接副词when, where, why, how等。
③分离同位语从句:有时同位语从句和它所说明的名词被谓语分开。
例句:The story goes that villagers will gather under the big tree to pray for a good harvest every autumn.
that引导同位语从句和定语从句的区别:
①that引导同位语从句时,对前面的名词作进一步解释说明;that只起连接作用,不作成分,没有意义,通常不能省略;
②that引导定语从句时,修饰、限定先行词,that指代先行词,在从句中作主语、宾语或表语,有时可以用which代替,作宾语时可以省略。
例句①:The suggestion that the students should have plenty of exercise is very good.(同位语从句)
例句②:The suggestion (that) he raised at the meeting was of great help to our research.(定语从句)
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