名师原创:Unit1 单元考点突破
●词汇精讲
1. vital adj. 必不可少的;极其重要的;充满生机的
【原句再现】
Artemisinin has become a vital part of the treatment for malaria... (教材P2)
【词块积累】
be vital to... = be very important to….对……很重要
It is vital to do sth. = It is very important to do sth. 做某事是很重要的
It is vital that... =It is very important that……是十分重要的(that从句中要用虚拟语气,即should do, should可以省略)
【精品例句】
His vital and cheerful manner filled the whole team with courage.
他那充满生机、欢快的态度使整个队伍充满了勇气
It is vital that we should be kept informed of all developments.
重要的是我们必须熟悉所有的发展情况
Tourism is vital to the Spanish economy.
旅游业对西班牙经济至关重要
【高考链接】
It's vital that the operation _____ (carry) out immediately. (陕西卷) 【(should) be carried】
【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
Consideration for other people is vital _______ all of us. (to)
It is vital ________ (protect) wild animals. (to protect)
2. commit vt. 承诺;保证(某个人、机构等)vi. 忠于;全心全意投入(工作、活动等)
【原句再现】
Tu Youyou, a committed and patient scientist, was born in Ningbo, China,on 30 December 1930, and graduated from Peking University Medical School in 1955. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
commit...to… 把……送交/托付给……;对……作出承诺,承担义务,担负责任;使(自己)致力于……
commit oneself to do/to/sth./ doing...承诺;保证做……
commit a crime 犯罪
committed adj.尽心尽力的;坚定的;坚信的
commitment n.承诺;委托;承担义务
【精品例句】
We are committed to improving services.
我们承诺改善服务。
Nobody was prepared to commit themselves.
谁都不愿作出承诺。
She didn't want to commit herself one way or the other.
不管怎样,她都不想作出承诺
Also, be totally committed to what you do, as excellence is only possible with commitment.
此外,完全致力于你所做的事,因为只有完全付出才可能达到卓越。
【高考链接】
The President is committed to _______ (reform)health care. (江苏卷) (reforming)
【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 boy _______ (commit) to the care of his aunt yesterday. (was committed)
He has committed himself _______ the cause of education. (to)
He has committed himself _______ (support)them. (to support/to supporting)
3. evaluate vt. 评价;评估
【原句再现】
Her team examined over 2,000 old medical texts, and evaluated 280,000 plants for their medical properties. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
evaluate sb.on/by….. 根据……评价某人
evaluation n. 估计;评价
make an evaluation of ….对……进行评估
【精品例句】
I can't evaluate his ability without seeing his work.
我没有看到他的工作情况, 无法评估他的能力。
The school has only been open for six months, so it's hard to evaluate its success.
该学校仅开办了六个月, 所以还很难估计它的成就。
The evidence should be carefully evaluated.
这项证据应当仔细地评定。
【高考链接】
We must make an __________ (evaluate)of the consequences caused by the fire. (山东卷) (evaluation)
【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 must evaluate her ability _______ her work. (on/by)
They ________ (evaluate) the consequences caused by the fire now. (are evaluating)
4. obtain vt. (尤指经努力) 获得;赢得 vi.(规章、习俗等)存在;流行
【原句再现】
They then tried boiling fresh wormwood, and using the liquid obtained from this to treat malaria, but this did not work either. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
obtain knowledge/one's degree 获得知识/学位
obtain sb. sth.=obtain sth. for sb. 给某人带来某物
obtain sth. by doing sth. 通过做某事获得某物
obtain sth. from sb./sth. 从某人/物获得某物
【精品例句】
Different laws obtain in different places.
不同的法律存在于不同的地方。
As far as I'm concerned, what he had done obtained him respect.
在我看来,他的所作所为为他赢得了荣誉。
Such information is easily obtained from the Internet.
这种信息从互联网上很容易获得。
【高考链接】
The value of a person can _______________ (obtain) by relative evaluation. (湖南卷)
(be obtained)
【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 successful performance obtained great honor _______ her. (for)
Details can be obtained _______ the Department of Education. (from)
5. acknowledge vt. 承认 (属实、权威等);(公开) 感谢
【原句再现】
However, Tu Youyou would not acknowledge defeat. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
acknowledge (doing/having done) sth. 承认 (做了) 某事
acknowledge sb./sth.to be/as….承认某人/某物是……
acknowledge that... 承认……
It's generally/universally/widely acknowledged that... 大家公认……
acknowledgement n. 承认;感谢;谢礼
【精品例句】
He acknowledged having made a mistake.
他承认做错了。
I acknowledged him as an expert.
我视他为专家。
It is widely acknowledged that students should be evaluated in terms of overall qualities.
大家普遍认为,应该按照学生的综合素质评价学生。
【高考链接】
With no solid evidence, he refused to acknowledge ___________ (steal) the lady's purse. (湖北卷) (stealing/having stolen)
【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
She is acknowledged ______ (be) one of the best singers in the world. (to be)
I was sent a free copy in ______ (acknowledge) of my contribution. (acknowledgement)
6. conclude vt. 推断出;得出结论;使结束;vi. 结束;终止
【原句再现】
She concluded that boiling the sweet wormwood apparently destroyed its medical properties. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
conclude...from...从……中推断出……
conclude (from sth.)that... (从某事中)推断出……; (从某事中)断定……
conclude sth.with.../by doing...以……结束……
conclusion n. 结论;推论;结束
draw/reach/come to/arrive at a/the conclusion得出结论
in conclusion = in a word = in brief = all in all = in short = on the whole 最后;总之;总而言之
【精品例句】
We concluded not to wait any more.
我们决定不再等了。
The doctors concluded that he had suffered a stroke.
医生诊断他中风了。
What do you conclude from all this
你从所有这一切当中得出了什么结论?
【高考链接】
We will have a further discussion before we draw a final ______ (conclude) (陕西卷)
(conclusion)
【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
______ conclusion, I would like to say the film Born in China is worth seeing. (In)
She concluded her performance _______ a poem. (with)
What can we conclude ______ the conversation (from)
7. apparently adv. 显而易见;看来;显然
【原句再现】
She concluded that boiling the sweet wormwood apparently destroyed its medical properties. (教材P2)
【词块积累】
As is apparently shown/stated in the picture/chart/passage above...正如上面图画/图表/文中明显展示/陈述的那样……
apparent adj. 显而易见的;显然的;表面上的
It is apparent that... 显然……
【精品例句】
He was apparently much surprised at the news.
他对这个消息显然感到十分惊讶。
The child nodded, apparently content with the promise.
孩子点了点头,看来他对这个许诺还满意。
Apparently he could see nothing from there.
显然他从那里什么也看不见。
【高考链接】
______ is apparently shown in the chart above, there are about 10% students supporting the idea. (江西课改卷) (As)
【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
He paused, ________ (apparent) lost in thought. (apparently)
Soon, it was apparent to everyone _______ he couldn't sing. (from)
8. insist on…. 坚决要求……
【原句再现】
Tu Youyou and her team members even insisted on testing the medicine on themselves to make sure that it was safe. (教材P3)
【词块积累】
insist on/upon (doing) sth.坚决要求(做)某事
温馨提示:在“insist+that...”结构中,
※当insist作“坚持主张,坚决要求”讲时,其后的宾语从句用虚拟语气,即从句谓语动词用“should+动词原形”,should可以省略。
※当insist作“坚持说,坚持认为”讲时,其后的宾语从句用陈述语气。
【精品例句】
He insisted on his demand.
他坚持他的要求。
She insisted on her mother's living with her.
她坚持要她母亲和她住在一起。
She insisted on leaving at once.
她坚持立刻就走。
【高考链接】
The manager insisted on the work __________ (do) in two hours. (山东卷) (being done)
【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
He insisted _______ walking me to the station to see me off. (on/upon)
He insisted that the problem _____________ (discuss) at the meeting. 【(should) be discussed)】
9. circumstance n.(常用复数) 情况; 情形; (复数, 正式用语) 境况; 状况(尤指经济状况)
【原句再现】
There is nothing we can do to help Linda. Her circumstances are beyond our control. (教材P5)
【词块积累】
The whole circumstances 全部情况= all the circumstances
financial social circumstances 经济/社会状况
in/under …. circumstances在….情况下
in/ under no circumstances决不; 无论如何不
温馨提示:in / under no circumstances置于句首时,句子要用部分倒装语序
【精品例句】
Our circumstances are so desperate that it is uncertain whether we will ever return alive.
我们身陷绝境,都不知道自己能不能活着回去
Under the circumstances, it seems better not to tell him about the accident.
在这种情况下,不告诉他有关这次事故的情况似乎更好。
It's an experimental model, so don't touch it under any circumstances.
这是一个实验模型,因此在任何情况下都不要碰它。
【高考链接】
Under no circumstances ________ should you lend Paul any money. (江西课改卷)
A. you should learn B. learn you should C. learn should you D. should you learn (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
_____ the circumstances, I won’t come. (In/Under)
We can’t judge what he did till we know all the _____ (circumstance) (circumstances)
10. consequence n. 结果; 后果; (正式用语) 重要(性); 重大
【原句再现】
As a consequence, he had to flee Germany. (教材P8)
【【词块积累】
take/ face the consequences承担/面对后果
as a consequence / in consequence结果; 因此
as a consequence of sth / in consequence of sth 由于….的缘故
consequent adj. (常用于名词前) (正式用语) 随之发生的; 作为结果的
consequently adv.结果; 因此; 所以(=as a result)
【精品例句】
The consequence of a rising sea level would be widespread flooding.
海平面升高的后果将是洪水
our opinion is of little consequence to me.
你的看法对我来说并不重要。
It rained yesterday and as a consequence the match was canceled .
昨天的比赛因下雨而被取消
She was over the age limit and, in consequence, her application was rejected.
她超龄了,结果她的申请被拒绝了。
My father coughs frequently as a consequence of in consequence of smoking.
因为吸烟,我父亲经常咳嗽
【高考链接】
This paper analyses several questions and _______ (consequent) in the using process of some computer games. (全国卷) (consequence/consequences)
【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
_______ consequence of his bad conduct he was dismissed. (In)
11. power n. 权利;能力;力量;电力; 强国,大国; vt. 驱动; 推动
【原句再现】
Circumstances changed in 1933, when Hitler came to power in Germany. (教材P8)
【词块积累】
powerful adj. 强大的,强有力的; 有影响力的;有效的
powerfully adv.强有力地
a powerful speech有说服力的演说
a powerful arm强健的胳膊
an industrial power工业大国
world powers世界强国
wind /nuclear / solar power风/核/太阳能
a power station an engine power发电站/发动机功率
a power failure /a power cut停电
a political party in power执政党
come into/to power 上台,执政
within one’s power 力所能及
beyond one’s power 力所不及
【精品例句】
After the accident she lost the power of speech.那次事故后,她失去了说话能力
Every storm is an example of the power of nature.每场暴风雨都是大自然威力的例证。
More than fame or fortune, she wanted power.她对权力的渴望甚于名声和财富
The aircraft is powered by a jet engine.这架飞机由喷气发动机驱动
Never before has our country been so powerful as it is today.
我们的祖国从来没有像现在这样强大
It contains a powerful drug which affects mosquitoes.
它含有一种强效的药物,可以防止蚊虫叮咬。
【高考链接】
Once you are confident about your _____ (powerfully) over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success. (广东卷) (power)
【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 party came ____ power at the last election. (to/into)
I will do everything ____ my power to help you. (in)
12. achievement n. 成绩;成就
【原句再现】
Following that, he continued to make great achievements in physics and mathematics. (教材P8)
【词块积累】
achieve vt. 取得;完成;实现
achieve success 取得成功
achieve one’s goal/dream 实现目标/梦想
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)
●本单元重要词组
13. take up a position 担任;任职
After spending time in Europe, he finally took up a position as a researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, USA. (教材P8)
The old man will take up a position as an advisor.
14. sum up 总结;概括
Use your notes to write your introduction and sum up how you feel about this person. (教材P9)
After class the students should sum up what the teacher said in class.
●句型点拨
1. upon/on doing... 当……时;一……就……
【原句再现】
Upon hearing that she had been awarded the Nobel Prize... (教材P3)
句式分析:upon/on doing...当……时;一……就……,相当于as soon as引导的时间状语从句。
【能力拓展】
※ 一些表示短暂性动作的动词,如:arrive, return, reach, hear, see, receive, enter, step, get, recognize, leave等,它们相应的名词形式或动名词形式用在upon或on之后可表达“一……就……”。
※ 某些at引导的介词短语可用来表达“一……就……”,如:at the sight of(一看到);at the thought of(一想到);at the sound of(一听到);at the first opportunity/chance(一有机会)等。
※ 在名词second, minute, moment和instant前加上定冠词the也可以引导时间状语从句来表达“一……就……”。它们后面可以加that,含义不变。
※ 可用副词immediately和 directly来表达“一……就……”。这时,它们所起的作用相当于连词,引导时间状语从句。这种用法主要用在英式英语及口语中。
【精品例句】
Upon seeing her, I smiled and ran toward her.
一看到她,我就笑着向她跑去了。
On/Upon his return from Japan, Prof. Li went directly to his laboratory and started working with his colleagues.
李教授刚一从日本回来就到他的实验室,开始和他的同事们一道工作起来。
On/Upon arrival/arriving, he began to work immediately.
他一到就立马投入工作了
【高考链接】
______ going out of the room, Jack heard his cellphone ringing. (陕西卷) (On/Upon)
【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
________ (immediate) he arrived, he started telling us what to do. (Immediately)
●非限定性定语从句(详见语法课件)
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