Section C Integrated Skills & Extended Reading
学习目标
1、掌握本节单词、短语。
2、学会写人物介绍类文章。
重点词汇
1. accompany
词性_________ 意思___________
accompany sb.to. . . 陪某人去……
be accompanied by. . . 在……的陪同下;由……伴随
accompany sb.at/on sth. 用某物为某人伴奏
练习:—Is it enough to finish the form for a passport, Madam
-Your passport application form should be accompanied ________ two recent photos.
2.expectation
词性_________ 意思___________
contrary to/against/beyond expectations 出乎意料/超出预期
in (the) expectation of. . . 预计会有……,预料……
expectations of. . . 对……的期望
with expectations 怀着希望
live up to/come up to/meet one's expectations 达到某人的期望,如某人所愿
expect vt. 期待,预料
expect (sb.) to do sth. 期待/预计某人做某事
expect + that从句 期待……
expected adj. 预料的,预期的
unexpected adj. 出乎意料的,始料不及的
unexpectedly adv. 出乎意料地,意料之外地
练习:The median(中位数的)age of an American in 1950 was 30- today it is 41 and is expected __________ (increase) to 42 by 2050.
3. gifted
词性_________ 意思___________
gift n.礼物,天赋,才华,才能。
have a gift/talent for… 对……有天赋;有……的天赋
练习:Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of the most ____________ (gift) individuals.
4. reputation
词性_________ 意思___________
have a good/bad reputation 有好/坏名声
have a reputation for. . . 以……著称
acquire/earn/build/enjoy a reputation 获得/赢得/树立/享有声誉
ruin one's reputation 毁坏某人的名声
live up to one's reputation 名副其实
练习:这个餐馆的服务名不虚传,我们得到了很好的服务。
The service at this restaurant ________________, and we were well served.
5. prediction
词性_________ 意思___________
make a prediction/predictions 作预测
predict vt.预言,预告,预报(近义词:foresee, forecast)
predict + wh-从句 (whether/what/when…) 预言……
predict (that)… 预测……
It's predicted that… 据预测/据预报……(It做形式主语,that 引导的从句为真正的主语)
predictable adj.可预见的,可预料的
unpredictable adj.不可预测的
练习:Life is __________; even the poorest might become the richest.
6. upset
词性_________ 意思___________
词性_________ 意思___________
be upset about… 对……感到不安/难过/心烦
It upsets/upset sb.to do sth.做某事使某人感到不舒服
It upsets/upset sb. that... 让某人心烦的是……
练习:She was upset __________ (know) that she failed in the exam.
7. abandon
词性_________ 意思___________
abandon one's hope/plan/idea 放弃某人的希望/计划/想法
abandon oneself to 沉湎于(某种情感),陷入(to为介词,后跟名词或v-ing)
abandoned adj. 被遗弃的;废弃的;放纵的(可作前置定语或表语)
练习:Mr Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned a farm, which looked almost __________ (abandon).
8. desperate
词性_________ 意思___________
be desperate for sth. 极想要某物
be desperate to do sth. 极想做某事
desperation n.绝望,拼命,铤而走险
desperately adv.绝望地;不顾一切地,拼命地
in desperation 在绝望中;拼命地
练习:His business failure left him in ___________ (desperate) but he managed to go out of the shadow through years of efforts.
9. ease
词性_________ 意思___________
词性_________ 意思___________
with ease 轻易,毫不费劲
at ease 不拘束,放松
put sb. at ease 使某人放松
ease the pain/stress/tension/burden 减轻疼痛/压力/紧张/负担
练习:他递给她一杯咖啡,让她放松下来。
He handed her a cup of coffee to _______________.
写作技巧
如何写人物介绍类文章
在写人物介绍类文章时,可以用第一人称,也可以用第三人称。时态以一般现在时和一般过去时为主。具体的人称和时态要依据写作的要求来确定。在写作的过程中要注意以下几个方面:
1.在进行人物写作时,通常需要介绍人物的姓名、年龄、外貌、性格、教育背景、工作经历、专业、爱好、主要事迹等方面,但英语写作需要严格按照写作要求来写,内容要包括所给的全部要点,既不能遗漏,也不能随意添加。
2.对题目所给的信息要进行适当重组,合理安排写作顺序,突出重点信息。重点信息通常是写作的目的所在,比如求职要重点突出学历、工作经历;新闻报道要重点突出事迹;人物介绍类文章要重点突出人物的特点等。
3.熟练掌握描写人物的词汇和句型,并能正确运用它们。
4.注意正确运用时态。描写人物的外貌、性格、爱好等常用一般现在时,而介绍人物的出生时间及地点、教育背景、工作经历和主要事迹则常用一般过去时。
常用表达
1.出生时间、地点:
be born on...in...
Born on... in... sb. ...
2.家庭、教育背景:
be born in a poor/rich family
live a hard/happy life
be admitted into...college
graduate from...Department of...University
When at college, he/she majored in...
received a Bachelor's degree
3.兴趣爱好:
be interested in… /be fond of…
be good at…/do well in…
have a strong passion for…
have a gift for...
4.主要事迹:
devote his/her lifetime to...
devote himself/herself to…
win a prize in... competition
win the Nobel Prize in…
set a new world record in…
be selected to/become a member of.….
5.对人物的评价:
be one of the most important/outstanding persons.…
be honored/regarded/considered as….
be spoken/thought highly of by...be the pride of China
必备词汇
描述人物特征的词语有:
warm-hearted 热心的
considerate 体贴的
generous 大方的;宽宏大量的
hospitable 殷勤的,好客的
strong-willed 意志坚强的
aggressive 好斗的;气势汹汹的
ambitious有雄心的
learned 有学问的;博学的
industrious/diligent 勤奋的
dependable/reliable 可靠的
depressed 意志消沉的
determined 坚决的
easy-going 随和的
outgoing外向的
enthusiastic 热情的;满腔热忱的
competent/capable足以胜任的;有能力的
描述个人情感的词语有:
amazed 惊讶的
delighted 高兴的
excited 激动的
satisfied 满意的
relieved 放心的
energetic 精力充沛的
calm 镇定的
peaceful 平静的
lonely 孤独的
anxious 焦虑不安的
nervous 紧张的
depressed 沮丧的
stressed 有压力的
bored 无聊的
例题精练
Taylor Swift是美国著名歌手、作曲家。请根据下面提供的内容写一篇人物简介,内容如下:
1.Taylor Swift(1989- ) 生于美国宾夕法尼亚州,是美国最有名的女歌手、音乐制作人之一;
2.她16岁便出了自己的第一张专辑;
3.虽然只有31岁,但已获得无数奖项,她深受全世界粉丝所喜爱。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:宾夕法尼亚州Pennsylvania奖项award
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答案
重点词汇
1. by 2. to increase 3. gifted 4. live up to its reputation 5. unpredictable 6. to know 7. abandoned 8. desperation 9. put her at ease
例题精练
One possible version:
Taylor Swift (1989- ), one of the best known American singers and composers, was born in Pennsylvania, who is my favourite singer. She is not only beautiful but also very talented. When she was 16, she had her first album. She writes songs about her romantic life. Every time I listen to her songs, I feel calm and energetic. She is often so excited that she is deeply loved by her fans at home and abroad. Although she is only about 30 years old, she has already won quantities of awards. She is my idol. I wish I can go to see her concert one day.
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