内容正文:
Unit 2
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE
Vocabulary
phrase
/freɪz/
n.短语;词组
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persuade v. 劝说;说服
_______________ adj. 有说服力的
_______________ n. 劝说
说服某人做某事_______________
_______________
说服某人不做某事 _______________
_______________
使某人相信某事 _______________
_______________
注意:persuade表示“说服”,强调说服的结果;advise表示“劝说,建议”,对方不一定接受,强调动作。“劝说但不一定有效果”应表述为:advise sb to do sth或try to persuade sb to do sth。
persuasive
persuasion
persuade sb to do sth.
persuade sb into doing sth.
persuade sb not to do sth.
persuade sb out of doing sth.
persuade sb of sth.
persuade sb that...
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④We had to persuade them the need to evacuate their house.
⑤I managed to persuade my classmates into (accept) my idea.
⑥Neither my wife nor I myself am able to persuade my daughter
(change) her idea.
of
accepting
to change
distant
/ˈdɪstənt/
遥远的;远处的(距离)
疏远的(关系)
心不在焉的(心里)
a distant village
a distant cousin
a distant look
______________n. 距离。
______________adv. 遥远地。
★distant adj.遥远的;远处的;疏远的;心不在焉的
[用法感知] (写出下列各句中distant的汉语意思)
①To many people, technology means computers,hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. _______
②There was a distant look in her eyes from time to time, her thoughts elsewhere. ____________
③He found her cold, ice-like, and distant. ______
遥远的
心不在焉的
疏远的
[归纳点拨]
(1)be distant from 离……远
(2)distance n. 距离;遥远;远处;疏远
in the distance 在远处
at/from a distance 离一段距离;从远处
at a distance of ... 在……远的距离
keep sb.at a distance 对某人冷淡;同某人疏远
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④The Sun is distant the Earth.
⑤The bear soon came to the tree, and we followed at distance.
⑥Much to our delight, the sound of water in distance caught our attention and drove us to the riverbank.
from
a
the
⑦We'll hold a fruit-picking activity next Saturday on a farm which is
from our school.
下周六,我们将在离我们学校有两公里远的一个农场举行一场水果采摘活动。
at a distance of two kilometres
★switch vt.转换;交换vi.& vt.(使)改变;转变n.开关;转换器;改变
[用法感知]
(写出下列各句中switch的词性及汉语意思)
①We've switched the meeting from Tuesday to Thursday.__________
②There was something wrong with the switch and I got a shock.
______________
③She worked as a librarian before switching to journalism. _______
④Bored with the present job, he wants to make a switch. _______
vt.(使)改变
n.开关;转换器
vi.转变
n.改变
[应用融会] (单句语法填空)
⑤Please remember to switch the computer when you finish your work.
⑥The reality show is boring. Will you please switch to the movie channel to watch a movie?
⑦When I switched the light, I found the room in a mess.
off
over
on
secure
/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
安全的;可靠的;安心的(adj)
获得(v)
拓展词汇:security 安全;警卫 (n.)
insecure adj. 不安全的,不自信的
knob
/nɒb/
n.旋钮;球形把手
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appliance
/əˈplaɪəns/
n.电器;器具
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remote
/rɪˈməʊt/
adj.远程的;偏远的
近义词:distant
This knob controls the volume.
此旋钮调节音量。
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remote control
/略/
遥控器;遥控
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air conditioner
/kənˈdɪʃənə(r)/
空调机;空调设备
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automatic
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
adj.自动的
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integrated
/ˈɪntɪgreɪtɪd/
adj.各部分密切协调的,
综合的
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integrate
/ˈɪntɪgreɪt/
vi.&vt.(使)合并;
成为一体
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__________: n. 传感器; 敏感元件
__________n. 感觉; 感觉官能 vt.感觉到;意识到
___________adj. 体贴的;善解人意的
sensor
sense
sensitive
efficient adj. 效率高的; 有功效的
高频词
adj.效率低的 n.效率;功效
adv. 有效地; 效率高地
inefficient
/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
efficiency
efficiently
(2026年全国Ⅰ卷)你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在征稿,请同学们对未来大学生活中的学习(Study)、社交(Socialize)、睡眠(Sleep)这三件事按重要性进行排序,并阐述理由。
Meanwhile, enough sleep guarantees our physical health and keeps us mentally sharp. It .
(为高效学习打下坚实的基础)
lays a solid foundation for efficient study
mode
/məʊd/
n.模式;方式;风格
I was studying for the test and my phone was on the silent mode.
我正在复习备考,所以我的手机调成了静音模式。
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routine
n. 常规;正常顺序
adj. 常规的;日常的
daily routine 日常生活
on a routine basis 按照常规
她的日常生活总是千篇一律。
Her routine was unchangeable.
preference
/ˈprefrəns/ 爱好;偏爱(n)
preference
爱好;偏爱(n)
拓展词汇:prefer较喜欢;更喜欢(v.)
prefer---preferred---preferred
have/ show preference for 偏爱…
give preference to 优先考虑
in preference to 优先于;而不是
prefer (doing) sth.
prefer (doing) sth. to (doing) sth.
prefer to do sth.
prefer sb. to do sth.
prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.
【想一想】prefer用法:
更喜欢/宁愿……
喜欢……而不喜欢……
宁愿做某事
宁愿某人做某事
宁愿做……而不愿做……
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④People develop a (prefer) for a particular style of learning at an early age.
⑤She prefers reading books at home to (hang) out with friends.
preference
hanging
⑥With the development of technology, more and more students prefer
(use) electric products for taking notes and sending messages, rather than write on the paper.
⑦We applicants with good computer skills.
我们优先考虑有熟练计算机操作技能的申请人。
to use
give preference to
instant noodles 速食面;方便面
你知道方便面用英语怎么说么?
instant coffee 速溶咖啡
instant /ˈɪnstənt/
n.瞬间;片刻
adj.立即的;速食的;速溶的
adv. 立刻; 马上
instantly
知识点: the instant = instantly/ as soon as/the moment/ minute/
immediately/ directly
on/upon+名词/doing “一……就……”,
用作连词,后接句子。
拓展:in an instant 立刻,马上
for an instant 一会儿
(1) Your mother will be back ____________. 你妈妈马上回来。
(2) I couldn't answer ______________. 我一时答不上来。
(3) I woke up __________ the phone rang. 电话一响我就醒了。
for an instant
in an instant
the instant
command
/kəˈmɑːnd/
n.指令;命令;控制
vt.命令;控制
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1)My mother has a good command of several languages, such
as English, French, Danish.
2)The officer commanded his soldiers to fire.
3)The army is under the king's command.
4)He commanded that the students (should) cross the river.
根据下面例句,总结 command 的用法
那名军官命令士兵们开火。
这支军队由国王的控制。
他命令学生们过河。
我妈妈精通好几种语言,比如英语、法语和丹麦语。
have a good command of sth. 精通/控制某事
command sb. to do sth. 命令某人做某事
= command + that sb (should) do命令做……
be under the command of sb =be under one’s command
由某人指挥
小结
虚拟语气
command that后接宾语从句时,从句谓语动词用“should+动词原形”表示虚拟语气,should可以省略。
这类常用词有:
·一个坚持:insist
·两个命令:order/command
·三个要求:require/request/demand
·四个建议:suggest/advise/propose/recommend
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④As time was limited, the boss commanded that we______________ (finish) the work as scheduled.
⑤The ship is the command of Captain Black.
⑥The armed police arrived and took command the situation.
(should) finish
under
of
⑦The boss commanded all the information (send) to him right away.
⑧I I can introduce Chinese culture to visitors in English.
我英语掌握得如此好,以至于我能用英语向参观者介绍中国文化。
to be sent
have such a good command of English that
____________vi.& vt.服从;顺从
____________v.不服从,不顺从
obey
disobey
运用:根据汉语意思,完成英语句子。
⑴ 任何学生都必须遵守校规。
Any student should____________________________ .
⑵ 他别无选择,只有服从。
He had no choice _____________________.
obey the school rules
but to obey
obey a command/an order
服从指挥/命令
warning
/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ 警告;警示;先兆(cn)
warn 警告(v)
constant
/ˈkɒnstənt/
不断的;重复的;不变的(adj)
constantly 不断地;一直(adv)
She has struggled to maintain a ________(不变的) weight.
Fashion is ________ (constant) changing.
constant
constantly
abnormal
不正常的;反常的(adj)
反义词:normal正常的
常见的否定前后缀【in- im- un- dis- ir- il- ab- -less -free】
Different is not ____________ (normal) !
不同不等同于不正常!
abnormal
early on: 在初期; 早先
1)I knew quite early on that I would
marry her.
2) Share(股票) prices fell early on but
rose again late in the day.
critical adj. 严重的; 关键的; 批判性的
n.评论家 v.批评,评论 adv. 批判性地
critic
/ˈkrɪtɪkl/
criticize
be critical to sth. 对…至关重要
be critical of 对…持批评的态度
criticize sb. for sth./doing sth. 因…指责某人
critically
(2025年全国一卷)听力
12. What is the man’s attitude toward reality shows?
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Uncertain.
M: Well, they often make me laugh. People want to watch that kind of thing. It’s good, you know, as long as there’s a balance, there’s a bit of this, a bit of that.
The premier faced a critical situation in September of that year.
Develop a habit of critical thinking.
This is a critical issue for our economy and our country.
严重的
批判性的
关键的
翻译critical在句中的意思
cancer
/ˈkænsə(r)/
n.癌;癌症;毒瘤
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potentially
/pəˈtenʃəli/
adv.潜在地;可能地
_____________ adj.潜在的;可能的
n.潜力;潜能;可能性
potential
潜在的客户____________________
potential customers
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leak vi./vt. 漏; 渗漏; 透露
n. 漏洞; 裂缝; 透露
/liːk/
leak sth. to sb. 向某人泄露某事
leak out 泄露,走漏,透露
More details are now beginning to leak out.
更多的细节现在开始泄露出来。
electrical
/ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
adj.电的;用电的
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wiring
/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/
n.电线线路;线路系统
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wire
/ˈwaɪə(r)/
n.电线;金属丝(或线)
vt.接通电源;将…连接到
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detect vt. 发现; 查明
detector n. 探测器/检测器;
detective n.警探;侦探;私家侦探
relevant adj. 有关的; 有意义的
adj. 无关的;不切题的 adv.有关地,切题地
irrelevant
relevantly
be relevant to 与…有关
has no relevance to 与…无关
/ˈreləvənt/
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/句型转换)
③What he has said has no (relevant) to the matter in hand.
④The applicant has much experience in teaching, and more__________ (relevant) the enthusiasm for the job.
⑤What he has said the matter in hand.(用relevant改写③句)
relevance
relevantly
is not relevant to
catch fire 着火(表动作,不与时间段连用)
着火(表状态,与时间段连用) _________
使…着火;放火烧…________________
灭火__________________
生火__________________
玩火;做危险的事__________________
be on fire
set fire to = set…on fire
make a fire
put out a fire
play with fire
fantasy
/ˈfæntəsi/
n.幻想;想象
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________________ n.新观念;新方法;革新;创新
________________ adj.革新的;创新的
________________ vt&vi.革新;创新
innovation
innovative
innovate
available adj.可获得的;可用的;可取得联系的;有空的
n.可获得性
availability
/əˈveɪləbl/
be available to/for... ......可获得;可被......利用
be available to do sth. 有空做某事
unavailable adj.无法得到的,难以获得的;忙的
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④The notice reminds us that the round trip ticket is available two months.
⑤This database access is not generally available the public yet.
⑥Leave it open and close it when you're not.
当你可以说话的时候,把它打开,当你不能说话的时候把它关上。
for
to/for
when you're available to talk
in this sense(in...sense) 从这种(某种)意义上来讲
in a sense 在某种意义上
in no sense 决不(位于句首时部分倒装)
make sense 有意义; 讲得通; 言之有理
make sense of 理解; 弄懂; 明白
make no sense 没意义
There is no sense in doing sth. 做某事是没有意义的。
EXERCISE
1) His conclusion doesn’t _____________. 他的结论讲不通。
She has a strong _____________. 她特别有幽默感。
____________, children and adults have equal rights.
从这种意义上说,儿童和大人享有同样的权利。
make sense
sense of humor
In this sense
nevertheless [ˌnevəðəˈles]:
adv. 尽管如此; 不过; 然而
structure
/ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/
n.结构,体系
vt.系统安排,精心组织
How well does the teacher structure the lessons?
老师对课程组织安排得如何?
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security
/sɪˈkjʊərəti/
n.保护措施;安全工作
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crime
/kraɪm/
n.犯罪活动;不法行为
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combine vt./vi. (使)结合; 混合
n.结合,联合
combination
/kəmˈbaɪn/
combine… with… 把…与…合并
A be combined with B A与B结合
in combination with 与...结合起来
We’d like to (将你们的文化与我们的相结合) by adapting the classic novel The Steamboat for a short English play.
combine your culture with ours
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
③He carried on the business in (combine) with his friends.
④I tried to persuade him to combine study relaxation, but in vain.
combination
with/and
(2)一句多译
美丽的风景结合宜人的气候和美味的食物,使我们的旅行更加愉快。
⑤The beautiful scenery,_____________________________________ ____, made our visit more enjoyable.(combine)
⑥ , the beautiful scenery made our visit more enjoyable.(combination)
combined with pleasant climate and tasty
In combination with pleasant climate and tasty food
food
nanobot
/næ'nəʊbɒt/
n.纳米机器人
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artificial
/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/
adj.人工的;人造的;假的
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artificial intelligence
/略/
人工智能
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clone
/kləʊn/
vt.克隆,以无性繁殖技术复制
n.克隆动物(或植物)
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predict vt. 预测; 预言; 预料
n.预测;预言;预告 adj.可预见的
adj.不可预测的
prediction
/prɪˈdɪkt/
predictable
(1)It is predicted that ... 据预测……;据预报……
be predicted to do sth. 预测做某事
as is predicted 正如预测的那样
(2)prediction n. 预测;预言
make predictions about ... 对……进行预测
unpredictable
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④Senior citizens long for a more (predict) and secure future.
⑤He was unwilling to make a (predict) about which books would sell in the coming year.
⑥ he is likely to make great achievements in these areas.
据预测,他有可能在这些领域里取得巨大的成就。
predictable
prediction
It is predicted that
forecast (forecast /forecasted)
[ˈfɔːkɑːst]: vt./n. 预测; 预报
weather forecast: 天气预报
___________n. 职业; 占领
___________v. 占领; 占据; 担任
___________adj.已占用的
occupation
occupy
(1)occupy vt. 占用;占据;占领;使忙于
occupy sb./oneself (in) doing sth. 使某人/自己忙于做某事
occupy sb./oneself with sth. 使某人/自己忙于某事
(2)occupied adj. 被占领的;使用中的
be occupied (in) doing sth. 忙于做某事
be occupied with sth. 忙于某事
occupied
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
④I suppose I am looking for an (occupy) which motivates me to be positive.
⑤He would have attended your birthday party, but he occupied_______ (him) with an important experiment.
⑥She (occupy) in looking after three children at home, so she has no time to take part in various activities in the club.
occupation
himself
is occupied
(2)一句多译
他们忙着制作和销售爆米花,无暇玩耍。
⑦ , they spared no time to play around.(现在分词短语作状语)
⑧ , they spared no time to play around.(过去分词短语作状语)
Occupying themselves (in) making and selling popcorn
Occupied (in) making and selling popcorn
prep.在…对面 adj.对面的,相反的 adv.在对面
n.反对,对立
oppose vt. 反对; 抵制; 阻挠
opposite
opposition
opposed adj. 反对的;对立的
oppose doing sth 反对做某事
be opposed to (doing) sth 反对做某事
be opposite to 与……相反
on the opposite side of 在……对面
/əˈpəʊz/
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③We oppose (use) this unusual technique to clone humans.
④I am opposed to (go) shopping on Sundays for it is too crowded.
⑤ , an activity has been launched to call on us students to save food.(with复合结构)
由于全国反对浪费食物,一项呼吁我们学生节约食物的活动被发起。
using
going
With the nation opposing wasting food
hence adv. 因此; 由此
therefore adv. 因此; 所以
thus adv. 因此; 所以
so conj. 因此; 所以
__________vi./vt. (使)停止; 终止 (正式用词)
cease
cease doing sth. =cease to do sth. 停止做……
停火
cease fire
deceased
/dɪˈsiːst/
adj.已死的;亡故的
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absence n. 不存在; 缺乏; 缺席
adj. 缺席; 缺少; 无
absent
/ˈæbsəns/
• in the absence of 不在;缺少
in one’s absence 某人不在时
absence of mind 心不在焉
• be absent from 不参加;缺席
• absent-minded adj.心不在焉的
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
④In the (absent) of anybody more experienced, I took command.
⑤When my father came back home, my mother told him what had happened his absence.
absence
during/in
(2)完成句子
⑥ , they spent extra time helping me.
当我缺课时,他们花额外的时间帮助我。
⑦ , she was still a kind and nice mom.
尽管妈妈总是心不在焉、健忘,但她仍然是一个和蔼可亲的妈妈。
When I was absent from school
Despite Mom's being absent-minded and forgetful
rural
/ˈrʊərəl/
adj.乡村的;农村的
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advocate v. 提倡; 支持; 拥护
n. 提倡者; 支持者; 拥护者
高频词
n.拥护,支持 n.倡导者,拥护者
/ˈædvəkeɪt/
advocate sth./ doing sth. 提倡/支持/拥护做......
advocate that ...(should)+v 提倡 ......
advocation
advocator
D. They advocated (build) new parks.
building
[应用融会]
(1)单句语法填空
④Many experts advocate (reward) your child for good behaviour.
⑤It is advocated that this bad consequence (state) to the public.
rewarding
(should) be stated
(2)句型转换
⑥We advocate that we quit smoking to keep fit.
→We in order to keep fit.
advocate quitting smoking
emphasis n.强调;重视;重要性 (pl. emphases)
高频词
v. 强调; 重视
/ˈemfəsɪs/
emphasize/se
put/lay/place emphasis on sth 强调/重视/着重于…
emphasize the importance of … 强调…的重要性
(2024年新课标Ⅰ卷) 27. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association?
A. To prove Farber’s point. B. To emphasize its importance.
C. To praise veterinarians. D. To advocate animal protection.
luxury
luxurious
_______________U. 奢华 C. 奢侈品
_______________adj. 奢侈的;豪华的
keep/stay/be in touch (with...) (与…)保持联系
lose touch (with…)/be out of touch (with...) (与…)失去联系
get in touch (with...) (与...)取得联系
自从大学毕业以来,我们一直保持联系。
翻译
We have been/stayed/kept in touch with each other since we graduated.
[应用融会] (完成句子)
④It is of equal importance for us to meet personally although we .
尽管我们以多种方式保持联系,但亲自见面还是同样重要。
⑤Thanks to the convenience of the social media, I can______________ ______________all the time.
由于社交媒体的便利,我可以随时与朋友保持联系。
have been in touch in various ways
keep in touch
with my friends
⑥After he moved to Beijing, he John.
他搬到北京之后,和约翰失去了联系。
lost touch with
career
/kəˈrɪə(r)/
n.职业;事业
95
prospect n. [C&U]可能性; 前景
1)有光明的前景/锦绣前程 ;
have a bright prospect
2)就业前景
a career prospect
/ˈprɒspekt/
resist v. 抵制; 反抗; 抵挡
n.抵制,反对,抗拒 adj. 抵抗的,反抗的 adj.不可抗拒的;无法抵制的
/rɪˈzɪst/
resistance
resistant
resist doing sth. 反对/忍住做…
can’t resist(doing) sth. 忍不住/抵抗不住(做)某事
be resistant to sth. 反对/抵抗某事
irresistible
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
④When staying with them,he couldn't resist (play) a joke on them.
⑤I prefer the plants that are (resist) to bad climate.
⑥We should take exercise to build up (resist) to disease.
playing
resistant
resistance
⑦When shopping, people often something they don't really need.
购物时,人们经常忍不住买一些他们并不真正需要的东西。
can't resist buying
paragraph
/ˈpærəgrɑːf/
n.段;段落
100
signpost
/ˈsainpəʊst/
n.路标
101
essay
/ˈesei/
n.文章
102
accurate adj. 精确的; 准确的
高频词
adv.准确地; 正确地 n.精确,准确
/ˈækjərət/
accurately
accuracy
to be accurate 精确地说
(2021 新高考 I 卷)The ability to (accurate) understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims.
accurately
librarian
/laɪˈbreəriən/
n.图书管理员;
图书馆馆长
104
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