名师原创:Unit5 单元考点突破
●词汇精讲
1. inspire vt. 使鼓舞;激励;启发思考
【原句再现】
Which one inspires you the most (教材P49)
【词块积累】
inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事
inspire sb. with sth. = inspire sth. in sb. 激起某人….
inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的;令人鼓舞的
inspired adj. 受到鼓舞的;使有灵感的
inspiration n. 灵感;鼓舞
【精品例句】
His brother was admitted to Peking University,which inspired him to study harder.
他的哥哥被北京大学录取了,这激励他更加努力学习
His encouraging remarks inspired confidence in me.
=His encouraging remarks inspired me with confidence.
他的一番鼓励激起了我的信心
Our challenge is to inspire them to join our cause.
我们的挑战是要激励他们加入我们的事业
Her inspiring speech yesterday made us inspired.
她昨天的鼓舞人心的演讲使我们深受鼓舞
【高考链接】
The possibility that there is life on other planets in the universe has always inspired scientists _____ (explore) the outer space. (陕西卷) (to explore)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
1. Dreams can be a rich source of _______ (inspire)for an artist. (inspiration)
2. His speech was _______ (inspire) so we were all inspired. (inspiring)
2. regard v.认为…是;把…看作 n.尊敬;(pl.)问候,敬意
【原句再现】
A painter should regard nature as their teacher, and never stick with just one style of painting. (教材P49)
【词块积累】
regardless adv. 不顾,不加理会
regard...as... 把……视作……
regarding prep. = concerning =with/in regard to关于
regardless of 不管,不顾
【精品例句】
Never regard study as a duty. 绝不要把学习视为任务
Please give my regards to your parents. 请带我向你父母问好
With/in regard to his suggestions, we shall discuss them fully.
关于他的建议,我们会充分讨论
Regarding/Concerning your recent inquiry, I have enclosed a copy of our new brochure.
关于您最近的咨询,我已随信附上一份我们新的小册子
He is regarded as one of the great classical composers in this century.
他被认为是本世纪伟大的古典音乐作曲家之一
I am sure that kindness is more likely to win their regard than pride.
我确信善意比傲慢更可能赢得他们的尊敬
I've lived in the town so long that I regard it as my home.
我在这个城镇居住了很长时间,都把它当成了家
【高考链接】
I am always delighted when I receive an e-mail from you. ____ the party on July1st, I shall be pleased to attend. (江苏卷)
A. On account of B. In response to C. In view of D. With regard to (D)
Our club is open to everyone ____ age, sex or educational background. (福建卷)
A. due to B. except for C. along with D. regardless of (D)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Her parents always regarded her _______ the smartest of their children. (as)
If you should see him,please give him my _______ (regard).(regards)
The government has set up some rules ______ (regard) the food safety. (regarding)
3. association n.协会,社团;联合,联想
【原句再现】
How could you associate them with architecture (教材P50)
【词块积累】
in association with... 与……合伙/合作
associate v. 联系,联想; n. 同伴,伙伴
associate...with... 把……同……联系起来
be associated with... 和……有关
associate with sb. 与某人打交道
【精品例句】
We are working in association with a local company to raise money for the homeless.
我们正联合一家当地公司,为无家可归的人筹款
I associate Switzerland with the Alps.
我一想到瑞士就联想到阿尔皮斯山
They appointed me president of the association.
他们任命我为该协会的主席。
So a lot hangs on whether the association between gene and disease is real.
所以,这一切取决于基因与疾病之间是否真的有关联。
About 20 people have registered in the association.
大约有20人已登记加入这一协会。
【高考链接】
The program was made in association _____ German television.(福建卷) (with)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
In children's minds summer is ______ (associate) with picnics. (associated)
It's much easier to get _____ debt than to get out of debt.(into)
4. fascinate v.使入迷,吸引
【原句再现】
Nature has inspired many of the most fascinating designs around us, including those in architecture. (教材P50)
【词块积累】
fascinating adj. 迷人的
fascinated adj. 着迷的
be fascinated by/with...被……迷住
fascination n. 魅力,迷惑力;迷恋
【精品例句】
It was a question that had fascinated him since he was a boy.
这是他自幼就着迷的问题。
Therefore,I do not have anything with which to fascinate people.
因此,我没有什么能使人着迷的东西。
The whole process fascinates me.
这一整个流程都让我着迷。
【高考链接】
I retreated before her only as quickly as was necessary,________ (fascinate). (福建卷) (fascinated)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
Because of your existence,my life will be more ______ (fascinate). (fascinating)
In those days,she was fascinated _______ past visitors. (by/with)
5. take …for granted 认为……理所当然
【原句再现】
In fact,we are so used to them that we may even take them for granted without realising how much inspiration they have given us. (教材P50)
【词块积累】
take it for granted that... 想当然地认为……
granting that...=granted that...假定……,即使……
【精品例句】
He just takes everything his mother does for him for granted.
他只是认为他妈妈为他做的一切都是理所当然的。
We shouldn't take anything for granted.
我们不要认为什么都是理所当然的。
You shouldn't take your parents' love for granted.
你不应该认为父母的爱理所当然。
【高考链接】
They now have their own opinions; you can't take _____ for granted that they'll listen to you.
(山东卷) (it)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
____ (grant)that this is true,what conclusion can you reach (Granted/Granting)
She often told me not to take things for ______ (grant). (granted)
6. amaze vt. 使大为吃惊; 使感到惊愕
【原句再现】
Visitors are often amazed to find themselves in an urban building that so truly captures the beauty of natural forms. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
amazement n.惊愕;惊讶
amazed adj.吃惊的;惊奇的
amazing adj.令人惊异的
(be) amazed to do sth
(be) amazed at/ by
【精品例句】
Her knowledge amazes me. 她的学识令我吃惊
I was amazed how little he had changed.我很惊讶他竟然没怎么改变
I'm amazed to hear from my school teacher again. 再次收到老师的 来信让我很吃惊。
Anyway, I'm amazed at / by the progress you've made.
总之,我对你取得的进步感到惊讶
【高考链接】
Little Tom sat ____________ (amaze) watching the monkey dancing in front of him.(四川新课改卷) (amazed)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
It is really _________ (amaze) that the once-ruined place has now been turned into a beautiful school. (福建卷) (amazing)
7. base v. 以……为基础; n. 基地,总部
【原句再现】
To use biomimicry is to create structures based on natural forms and processes. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
revolutionary bases革命根据地
basis n. 基础,根据
basic adj. 基础的,基本的
on the basis of 以……为基础;根据……
base ... on/upon… 把……置于/建立在……基础之上
be based on/upon 以……为基础/根据
【精品例句】
He used the house as a base for his printing business.
他把这座房子作为印刷生意的总部
The book is based on/upon a true story. 这本书以一个真实故事为原型
Basing an important decision more on/upon emotion than on/upon reason, you’ll regret it sooner or later. 依据情感而不是理智做出重要决定,你迟早会为此后悔
这部电影是以同名人气小说为基础(改编)的。
On the basis of these facts, we can reach the following conclusions.
以这些事实为基础,我们能得出以下结论。
【高考链接】
You will be able to choose a room based ________ your own personal tastes. ( 全国卷.语法填空) (on/upon)
Plants are the base of the food chain. (四川课改卷.阅读篇
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
You should base your conclusion _______ careful research. (on/upon)
The movie is _______ (base) on/upon the popular novel of the same name. (based)
8. absorb vt. 吸收;了解,掌握;吸引,使专心
【原句再现】
At night, the heat absorbed by the wall during the day warms the cool air, creating a comfortable temperature inside. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
be absorbed in…专心于…;专注于…
absorb new knowledge/information 掌握新知识/新信息
【精品例句】
A transparent object doesn’t absorb light. 透明的物体不吸收光
Service work absorbed a great number of women who arrive in the cities from the country.
服务业吸纳了很多从农村来到城市的妇女
I have just been so busy studying and trying to absorb all the new things around me.
我一直忙于学习,并试图了解身边所有的新事物
The work has absorbed him for years. 多年来,他一直专注于这项工作
When deeply absorbed in work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.
当专注于工作时,他总是废寝忘食
【高考链接】
______ in painting, John didn’t notice evening approaching. (天津卷)
A. To absorb B. To be absorbed C. Absorbed D. Absorbing ( C)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
All the students were absorbed _____ their test paper. (in)
9. provide. vt. 赡养,提供
【原句再现】
In bright sunshine, they grow faster and provide shade. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
provide sb. with sth. = provide sth. for/to sb. 为某人提供……
provided/providing(that 从句) 假如;如果
provide for 抚养,供养
【精品例句】
Community schools provide good quality education for children.
社区学校为孩子们提供 质量的教育
My goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.
我的目标是为人类提供高质量的生活
She needs her new, busy work to provide for her family.
她的新工作很繁忙,但她需要它来养家糊口
I will play tennis provided that we've finished by 5 pm.
要是我们5点结束,我就去打网球
The Red Cross provides food and shelter for disaster victims.
红十字会给灾民们提供食物和住处
比较:offer侧重表示主动而且“愿意给予”,常用offer sb. Sth.或 offer to do sth结构
" She offered a reward for the return of her lost mobile phone.
她为寻回遗失的手机提出以酬金答谢 He offered to go instead of me.
他主动提出替我去
supply通常指定期“供应”,强调替代或补充所需物品,常用supply sb with sth或supply sth. to sb. 结构
Trees can supply/ provide shade in summer 夏天,树能提供荫凉
The butcher supplies us with meat这个卖肉的供应我们肉
【高考链接】
This is a group that specializes in providing houses and services ______ needy people.(四川课改卷) (to/for)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
The project is designed to provide young people ______ work. (with)
10. energy n. 精力,力量;活力,干劲;能量,能源
【原句再现】
The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
energetic adj. 有活力的,精力旺盛的,充满活力的
energetically adv. 充满活力地,积极地
supply/devote one’s energies into/to a job 致力于一项工作
atomic energy 原子能
low-carbon/renewable energy 低碳/可再生能源
be full of energy 精力充沛
【精品例句】
My father is lively and energetic, but he is not very patient. 我父亲精力旺盛且性格开朗,但不是很有耐心
As parents, we should devote some of our energies to taking our kids into nature.
作为父母,我们应该投入一部分精力,带孩子去体验大自然
She is always full of energy. 她总是充满活力
Traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may someday run out.
像石油,天然气等传统能源有朝一日可能用尽
【高考链接】
My grandfather is as _____ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.. (陕西卷)
A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive (B)
【考点训练】
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
-- You are always full of ____. Can you tell me the secret
-- Taking plenty of exercise every day.
A. power B. strength C. force D. energy (D)
11. respond vt&vi. 回答;响应,有反应
【原句再现】
The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy,but also reduces damage to the environment by generating its own renewable energy. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
response n. 回答,反应
a quick response 迅速的答复
make no response to the question 没有对提问作答
bring/produce response 引起/产生反响
in response to…作为对….回答/反应
respond to a letter 回信
respond with a smile 报以微信
【精品例句】
When asked about the company’s future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. 当被问到公司的未来是时,经理回答说他依然乐观
Knowing basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.
懂得基本的急救技能将有助于你对紧急情况做出迅速反应
The government acted in response to economic pressure.
政府为应对经济压力采取了行动
The quick recovery was truly in response to medication.
这次迅速康复确实是对药物治疗的反应。
His letter in response to her request had contained a firm refusal.
对于她的请求他在信中给予了坚决的回绝。
The changes are in response to demand from our customers.
这些变化是应我们顾客提出的要求而做出的。
【高考链接】
The officials should respond _____ the doubt of all the villagers. (江西课改卷) (to)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
We made a quick response ______ these concerns. (to)
12. harmony n. 融洽相处; 和谐
【原句再现】
Creating buildings such as these enables us to live in closer harmony with our environment. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
sense of harmony和谐感
in harmony with…与…和谐
out of harmony with… 与……不和谐
harmonious adj. 和谐的
【精品例句】
Devoted to keeping a lasting peace,we must live in harmony with one another.
为了维持长久的和平,我们相互之间必须和谐相处
The piano was out of harmony with the rest of the instruments in the concert last night.
昨晚的音乐会上,钢琴弹奏与其它乐器不协调
Most countries are trying to form a harmonious harmony society to meet people's needs.
绝大多数国家都在努力构建和谐社会,以满足人民需要
【高考链接】
We are aware of the fact that we should live in harmony _____ nature( 陕西卷)( with )
Human life is regarded as part of nature and, as such, the only way for us to survive is to live ______ nature.
A. in view of B. in need of C. in touch of D. in harmony with (A)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
People's life here is full of ________ (harmoniously) and at the same time,humans and nature make a harmonious picture. (harmony)
13. convert 转化;转变
【原句再现】
The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
convert...into将……转化为;使……转变为
convert...from...to... 把……从……转化为……
【精品例句】
All the bank money was converted into cash.
所有的银行票据都兑换成了现金。
A poet is one who can convert ordinary words into a meaningful and effective piece of writing.
诗人是能够用普通的文字写出寓意深刻、感人至深的作品的人。
All forms of energy are converted into heat.
所有形式的能量都转化为热能。
【高考链接】
Modernization has converted the country ________ a primitive society to a near industrial one. (湖南卷) (from)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
At what rate does the dollar convert ________ pounds (into)
14. achieve vt. 取得;完成;实现
【原句再现】
To meet the needs of today while protecting the world of tomorrow may be a challenge, but even the simplest organisms can help teach us how to achieve this. (教材P51)
【词块积累】
achieve success 取得成功
achieve one’s goal/dream 实现目标/梦想
achievement n. 成绩;成就
great scientific achievements 伟大的科学成就
a sense of achievement 成就感
【精品例句】
I used to try effective methods to achieve my academic goals.
为了实现我的学习目标,我曾尝试过一些有效的方法
No one can achieve anything without effort. 没有人不努力就有所成就
He had achieved what he thought was impossible. 他做成了自己以为不可能的事
He is an excellent lawyer with a good brain and a determination to achieve.
他是位优秀律师,具有好的头脑和取得成功的决心
Seeing the lines of trees we had planted, we all had a sense of achievement.
看见亲手种下的一排排树,我们大家都有一种成就感
He was awarded a prize for his achievements in physics. 他因在物理学上的成就而获奖
【高考链接】
Lucy has _____ all of the goals she set for herself in high school and is ready for new challenges at university. (湖南课改卷)
A. acquired B. finished C. concluded D. achieved (D)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
We all take pride in his ________ (achieve) in math. (achievements)
●本单元其它重要词组
15. in return for…. 作为对….的报答/回报
In 405, he quit the service of the court for good, expressing his unhappiness in the now famous line that he would not “bow like a servant in return for five dou of grain”. (教材)
We get many benefits in return for our taxes.
16. withdraw from…. 退出;离开
Both men were happy to withdraw from contemporary life, seeking a harmonious relationship with nature in the quietness of their lives. (教材)
The injury has forced him to withdraw from the competition.
17. resign oneself to….. 甘心于….;屈服于….;顺从
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. (教材)
You don’t have to resign yourself to doing a job that you don’t enjoy.
●句型点拨
1. so...that...引导结果状语从句
【原句再现】
In fact,we are so used to them that we may even take them for granted without realising how much inspiration they have given us. (教材P50)
句式分析:句中so...that...意为“如此……以至于……”,引导结果状语从句。
【能力拓展】
※ so...that...如此……以至于……,that引导结果状语从句,口语中that可以省略。常见搭配如下:
so+adj./adv.+that...
so+adj.+a(n)+单数名词+that...
so+many/much/few/little(少)+n.+that...
such...that...如此……以至于……,such修饰的是名词。常见搭配如下:
such+a(n)+adj.+单数名词+that...
such+adj.+复数名词/不可数名词+that...
※ so that意为“因此,结果”,引导结果状语从句。so that还可表示“以便,目的是”,引导目的状语从句。
【精品例句】
She's kind and patient,and she explains English grammar so clearly that even I can understand it!
她友善、耐心,把英语语法讲解得清清楚楚,连我都懂了!
At one point we were so high that we found ourselves cycling through clouds.
在某个时刻,我们发现自己置身高处,仿佛骑车穿越云层。
He was so foolish that he accepted her invitation.
他接受她的邀请真是太傻了。
【高考链接】
He had so little education _____ he was unfit for this job. (湖北卷) (that)
It is ______ good a film that I'd like to see it a second time. (陕西卷) (so)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
It was _____ fine a day that we went out for a walk. (so)
It was _____ a fine day that we went out for a walk. (such)
2. make + 宾语 + 宾语补足语 结构
【原句再现】
Today,architects continue to explore ways to capture the beauty of natural forms,to mimic the way nature works or even to make natural organisms part of a building.(教材P50)
句式分析:句中make natural organisms part of a building为“make+宾语+宾补”结构,宾补为part of a building。
【能力拓展】
※“make + 宾语 + 宾补”结构中,宾语补足语可以由名词、形容词、过去分词、不定式等来充当;该结构中一般不用现在分词充当宾补;职务名词充当宾补时其前面不用加冠词。
※当不定式短语或从句等作宾语时,多用it作形式宾语,构成的句型主要有:
make+it+adj./n.+(for sb.)to do sth.
make+it+adj./n.+that从句
※常用于这种句型的动词还有:think,consider,find,feel等。
【精品例句】
The bad news made us more anxious for the matter.
这个坏消息使我们对这件事更加担忧。
His joke made us laugh our heads off.
他讲的笑话逗得我们大笑不已。
She sat him up and made him comfortable.
她帮他坐起身来,以便他舒服一点。
【高考链接】
We thought _______ no use explaining to him what had happened here because he didn't care. (湖南卷) (it)
【考点训练】
在空白处填入适当内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
The two girls are so alike that strangers find it difficult ________ (tell)one from the other. (to tell)
This non stop communication,the experts think,has made it easier for British people and Americans _______ (understand) each other. (to understand)
●非谓语动词(详见语法课件)
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