名师原创:Unit2 单元考点突破
●词汇精讲
1. adaptation n.适应;改编;改编本
【原句再现】
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation,Xie Lei chose to live with a host family,who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. (教材P14)
【词块积累】
adapt vt. & vi. 使适应,使适合;改编,改写
adapt sth. from sth.根据……改编……
be adapted from ….由…改编而来
adapt to…适合,适应
adapt oneself to sth./doing sth.…. 使自己适应
adapt...to... 使……适应……
adapt...for/into... 将……改编为……
adaptable adj. 能适应的;可修改的
【精品例句】
I had difficulty adapting myself to life in the city.
我难以适应城市生活
All animals have to adapt to their environment.
所有动物必须适应环境
This new film is said to be adapted from a novel by Jane Austen.
这部新电影是根据简.奥斯汀的一部小说改编的
Three of the novels have been adapted for television.
他有三部小说已被改编成了电视剧
【高考链接】
The good thing about children is that they____ very easily to new environment.(浙江卷)
A. adapt B. appeal C. attach D. apply (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
He can’t adapt himself to ______ (do) this kind of work. (doing)
2. participate v.参加,参与
【原句再现】
Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
participate in = take part in =join in 参加,参与
participant n. 参加者,参与者
participation n. 参加,参与
participation in 参加;参与
participate in (doing) sth. with sb. 与某人一起参加/参与做某事
participate with sb. in sth. 与某人分担某事
【精品例句】
More than 400 children participated in the clean up of the park.
400多个孩子参加了公园的清扫活动
Terry can't participate in the match because he has hurt his foot.
特里不能参加比赛,因为他扭了脚
He asks whether I can participate in the meeting.
他问我是否会参加会议
Everyone in the class is expected to participate actively in these discussions.
希望班级每个孩子都积极参与这些讨论
Participation (participate) in sporting events will help us lead a healthier life.
参加运动比赛将有助于孩子们过更健康的生活
【高考链接】
As far as I know,he has been an active _______ (participate) in the discussion. ( 陕西卷) (participant)
【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
Encouraged by the teacher,the ________ (participate) actively took part in the English speech contest. Their _____ (participate) inspired the rest of the class to study hard. (participants, participation)
3. comfort n.安慰;令人感到安慰的人或事物;舒服;安逸 vt.安慰;抚慰
【原句再现】
“When I miss home,I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie Lei said. (教材P14)
【词块积累】
in comfort 舒适地;放松地
be a comfort to sb. 对某人来说是个安慰
It's a comfort to do sth. 做……是令人安慰的事
comfort sb.=give comfort to sb. 安慰某人
comfortable adj. 舒服的;安逸的
comfortably adv. 舒适地
uncomfortable adj. 不舒适的
温馨告知:comfort作“舒适;安慰”讲时,为不可数名词,但作“令人安慰的人或事物”讲时,则是可数名词,前面常出现不定冠词a。类似的还有:success,failure,surprise,joy等;但fun例外,虽然也可指具体的人或事,但它是不可数名词。
【精品例句】
My mom always comforts me when I am sick.
=My mom always gives comfort to me when I am sick.
在我生病时,妈妈总是给我以安慰
She comforted herself that her husband would be home soon.
她安慰自己说她的丈夫很快就会回来。
You are a great comfort to your parents.
你是父母最大的安慰。
It's a comfort to be with you.
跟你在一起真令人感到安慰。
He had to save enough money so that he could live in comfort.
他得存足够的钱,以便能过上舒适的生活。
【高考链接】
It's a comfort to me ______ (know) that she is safe. (陕西卷) (to know)
【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
A cup of hot milk on a cold night is _________ real comfort. (a)
He had to save enough money so that he could live ______ (comfort). (comfortably)
4. presentation n. 报告;陈述;出示;拿出
【原句再现】
Students need to generate ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presentations. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
give a presentation of….对……作陈述
make a presentation to ….为……颁发奖品
【精品例句】
On presentation of the relevant identity documents you may collect your property.
你只要出示有关的身份证件就可以领取你的财产。
The Queen will make the presentation herself.
女王将亲手赠送礼品。
If you get some interest,make every possible attempt to make the presentation in person.
如果你感兴趣,一定要想尽一切办法进行当面陈述。
【高考链接】
The candidates have to give a short presentation _________ a subject of their choice. (陕西卷) (on)
【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 president made a presentation _______ the businesswoman of the year. (to)
5. speak up 大声点说;明确表态
【原句再现】
At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
speak for….代表……讲话;为……辩护
speak one's mind 说出心里话
speak well/ill of….表扬/批评
speak of…谈起;提到
【精品例句】
Please speak up so that the people at the back of the room can hear you.
请大点声讲,让屋子后面的人也能听见你的声音。
It's about time someone spoke up for these basic truths.
该是有人公开讲清楚这些基本事实的时候了。
It's time to speak up for those who are suffering injustice.
现在该为蒙受不公正对待的人们大声疾呼了。
【高考链接】
We should not speak ill ________ others behind their backs. (河北卷) (of)
【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
What have you to speak ______ yourself (for)
They spoke _______ the old days on the campus. (of)
6. feel at home 舒服自在;不拘束
【原句再现】
Now halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
be at home在家;觉得安适;无拘束
feel/be at home with sb. 和某人合得来
be home free 稳操胜券,遥遥领先
see sb. home 送某人回家
【精品例句】
Will you ever feel at home here
在这里你会有无拘无束的感觉吗?
Make the new students feel at home in your school.
让新生们在你们的学校里感到舒适自在。
Waitresses are very friendly,which makes us feel at home.
服务员们非常友好,使我们感到像在家里一样。
【高考链接】
We felt at home ______ her and were impressed with the depth of her knowledge. (甘肃卷)(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
She always feels _____ home in her friend's house. (at)
John was home ________ (freely) in the presidential election. (free)
7. engage vi. 参加;参与(活动) vt.吸引(注意力、兴趣)
【原句再现】
“Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
engage in… (使) 从事;参与
engage oneself in…正做着,正忙着
be engaged by…为……所吸引
be engaged in…从事;正做着;正忙着
be engaged to…同……订婚
【精品例句】
My family has been engaged in farming for generations.
我家几代都从事农业。
His good nature engages everyone.
他善良的性情吸引每个人。
She tried to engage him in conversation.
她试图让他参与对话。
They never learned skills to engage the attention of others.
他们从未学过吸引他人注意的技巧。
【高考链接】
He was engaged _______ my sister. (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
I have no time to engage______ the debate. (in)
The old lady engaged _______ (she) in making clothes for her children. (herself)
8. involve vt. 包含;需要;涉及;影响;使参加
【原句再现】
As well as studying hard,I've been involved in social activities. (教材P15)
【词块积累】
involvement n. 参与= participation
involved adj. 参与的,投入的
involve oneself in sth. 参加…
be/get involved in/with….参加/参与….
【精品例句】
A crosstalk performance involves talking, imitating, singing and telling jokes.
相声表演包含说、学、逗、唱
The work of an elephant trainer involves love and devotion.
驯象师的工作需要爱和奉献
If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their positions.
如果你的目标影响到其他人,请设身处地为他们想想
How many vehicles were involved in the crash 这次撞车事故涉及多少车辆?
Children can get a lot out of being involved in volunteer work.
孩子们通过参加志愿者工作会学到很多东西
Fathers are encouraged to be more involved with their children.
父母应该更多和自己的孩子在一起
【高考链接】
Michelle found a job as a high school teacher which ____ spending quite a lot of time with students. (福建卷)
A. enjoys B. involves C. practices D. suggests ( B)
【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
Students should involve themselves _______ community activities where they can gain experience for growth. (in)
9. expectation n. 期待;预期;前程
【原句再现】
The advisor talked about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad. (教材P17)
【词块积累】
expect vt. 等待,期待;预料,预计;期望,指望料想,认为
expect v. 期望;预料;要求;认为(某事)会发生
expected adj. 预计要发生的,期待中的
be expected to有望做某事,被期待做某事
expect a letter/phone call 等信/电话
expect sb/sth to do sth. 期待某人/某物做某事;料定某人/某物做某事
expect + 从句 预计…
be expecting a baby/child 怀孕
【精品例句】
Are you expecting visitors 你在等客人吗?
I didn’t expect him to stay so long. 我没料到他会待那么久
We expect that the meeting will finish at about 5 o’clock.
我们预计会议将在五点结束
The rare disease is expected to be cured in a short period of time.
这种罕见的疾病预计能在短时间内治愈。
All the students are expected to participate in the activity actively.
期待所有的学生能积极参加这项活动。
This book is expected to sell 1,500 copies this month.
这本书本月预计要卖到1 500本。
【高考链接】
The plan goes much as _______ (expect). (广东卷) (expected)
【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
If you _________ (expect) a baby, your smoking habit might cause problems for it. (are expecting)
The result was out of his _________ (expect). Harry looked at the medal in surprise without saying a word. (expectation)
10. applicant n. 申请人; 应征者
【原句再现】
Who will be the successful applicant of the summer job at the law firm (教材P17)
【词块积累】
apply v. 申请;应用,运用,使用;努力,使专注于…;手压,脚踩;涂; 敷;
对…适用/有效
application n. 申请;申请书;申请表
a job application 求职申请
submit an application 提交申请
fill in /out an application 填写申请表
apply for a job/passport/visa申请工作/护照/签证
apply to sb./sth. for sth. 向某人或某单位申请…
apply oneself to sth./doing sth. 专注于某事/做某事
apply the brakes踩刹车
【精品例句】
He applied to a university. 他向一所大学提出了申情
It is also a good idea to apply something as soon as you learn it学了就用也是个好主意
The new technology was applied to farming 这项制技术被应用于农业
Apply the cream evenly to your face and neck.将乳霜均匀地涂抹于你的面部和颈部
He slowed the bleeding by applying pressure to the wounds until the police and ambulance arrived.他按住伤口以减少流血,直到警察和救护车赶到。
【高考链接】
He applied ________ Nadia Boulanger, the well-known musician, for composition study.(山东卷) (to)
If the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then she thought it should apply ________ her. (山东卷)(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
Over the next months, he applied himself to ______(improve) the technique. (improving)
We applied to the famous company _____ some positions at last. (for)
11. behave vi.表现;举止规矩有礼
【原句再现】
Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. (教材P20)
【词块积累】
behaviour n.行为;举止
behave well/badly表现得好/差
behave oneself 举止规矩有礼
well--behaved adj.有礼貌的;行为端庄的
badly--behaved adj.没有礼貌的;举止表现不好的
【精品例句】
He is a little boy, but he behaved as if/though he was an adult.
他是一个小男孩儿,但表现得却像个大人
I think all of us should mind our behavior in public places.
我认为我们大家应该注意公共场所的行为举止
Nobody before Jane fully understood chimp behavior.
在简之前没有人能全面了解大猩猩的行为
His behaviour was, in a word, shocking. 一句话,他的行为举止令人震惊
The kids at this school are disciplined, hard--working and well--behaved.
这个学校的孩子守纪、勤奋又行为端正
【高考链接】
Tom, _____ yourself. Did you forget the school rules (上海卷)
A. behave B. believe C. perform D. conduct (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
There is not a family where bad _____ (behave)goes unpunished. (behaviour)
We think students should be encouraged to develop good habits and better behave ____. (them) (themselves)
12. surrounding adj. 周围的;附近的
【原句再现】
Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new surroundings. (教材P20)
【词块积累】
surround vt. 围绕;包围
be surrounded by... 被……包围、环绕
surround oneself with sb./sth. 和某人/某物在一起
surroundings n. 环境
【精品例句】
Jill was sitting on the floor surrounded by boxes.
吉尔坐在地板上,周围摆满了箱子
If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy life,it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with proper emotional support.
如果你真想过上健康生活,和能给你提供适当情感支持的人在一起是很重要的
To some people,happiness is being surrounded by family and friends.
对于有些人来说,幸福就是被家人和朋友们包围着
He likes to surround himself with humorous people.
他喜欢结交幽默的人们
【高考链接】
When I came to the airport,I saw that the place ____________ (surround) by police.
(江西课改卷) (was surrounded)
【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
Steve arrived and sat in the front row,_______ (surround)by his family. (surrounded)
Standing on the top,we admired the _____ (surround) scenes. (surrounding)
She was faced with a new job in unfamiliar ______ (surrounding). (surroundings)
13. deny vt. 否认;否定;拒绝相信; 拒绝接受; 拒绝给予
【原句再现】
To sum up, one cannot deny the fact that studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad, you should consider these many factors.(教材P20)
【词块积累】
addition n. 加法;增加
deny doing sth. 否认做某事
deny + that从句 否认某事
deny sb sth / deny sth to sb. 拒绝某人某事;拒绝给予某人某事;拒绝相信某人某事
【精品例句】
He denied all charges.
他否认所有指控。
There is no denying that protecting the environment is of great importance.
不可否认保护环境十分重要
He denied taking money but we were sceptical.
他否认收受了贿赂,但我们很怀疑。
I never deny that you're a great intellect.
我从不否 认你很有才智。
He denied the students a chance to speak.
他拒绝给学生讲话的机会。
【高考链接】
Are you still mad at her Not really, but I can't that her remarks hurt me. (江苏卷)
A. deny B. refuse C. reject D. decline
【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 old man denied _______ the supermarket yesterday. (entering)
There is no _______ that health is the most important thing in one’s life. (denying)
14. concern vt. 关于; 与…有关; 涉及; 牵涉; 使担心; 使关心; 使关注; n担心; 忧虑; 关心
【原句再现】
Point of view: in my opinion as far as I know as far as I am concerned personally (speaking) (教材P21)
【词块积累】
concern oneself with…把…与…连一起
concerned adj. 有关的;有关联的; 担忧的;关心的; 关注的; 关心的
be concerned with / in 与…有关;关注;关心
be concerned about / for 担心;关心
as far as sb. be concerned就而言; 关于
concerning prep. 关于
various questions concerning pollution and environment有关污染和环境的各种问题
the growing concern about/for / over continuing high unemployment
对连续高失业的不断关注对居高不下的失业率的日益担忧
【精品例句】
The film concerns a girl who goes to Africa as a volunteer.
这部电影讲的是一个女孩到非洲当志愿者的故事
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you.
请注意,因为这条消息涉及你们每一个人
My father’s illness concerns us greatly. 父亲的病情使我们很担心
A good doctor should always concern himself with his patients.
好医生应当时时刻刻关心他的病人
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.
在此困难时刻,我很感激每个人对我的关心和帮助
I'm a bit concerned about/for her safety. 我有点担心她的安全
More people are concerned with the protection of endangered animals.
更多的人关注濒危动物的保护工作
As far as I'm concerned, you can do what you like.
就我个人而言,你想做什么都可以
【高考链接】
I'm doing fine as far as history ____ (concern) concerned, but my math is not good. (安徽卷) (is concerned)
【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 concerned _______ the event were all punished. (with/in)
●本单元其它重要短语
15. cost (sb.) an arm and a leg 花一大笔钱
Tuition fees and living expenses are much more expensive than at home and could end up costing most family an arm and a leg. (教材P20)
Travelling does not need to cost an arm and a leg if you know where to look for discounts.
I can hardly think of buying a house because it costs an arm and a leg.
16. side with…支持…. ;站在…的一边
which parent should you probably side with Why (教材P21)
Do you want to side with the student who supported the old man lying on the ground
●句型点拨
1. It was the first time that... 这是第一次做……
【原句再现】
It was the first time that she had left China. (教材P14)
句式分析:句中It was the first time that...表示“这是第一次做某事”, that从句常用过去完成时。
【句式拓展】
※ It was the first (second...) time that 主语 + 过去完成时 这是某人第......次做某事
※ It is the first (second...) time that主语 + 现在完成时 这是某人第......次做某事
※ 在此句型中的it可用this或that来代替。
【精品例句】
It was the first time that she had sung in public.
那是她首次公开演唱。
It was the last time that I had seen him.
那是我最后一次看见他。
It was the first time that I had seen such a moving movie.
这是我第一次看到一部如此感人的电影。
【高考链接】
It is the second time that they ______ (visit) this city. (陕西卷) (have visited)
【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 the first time that he ________ (get) such a good chance. (had got)
2. the first time (that)...第一次……时
【原句再现】
The first time that she had to write an essay,her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas,but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! (教材P14)
句式分析:名词性短语the first time (that)在此作连词,引导时间状语从句,表示“第一次……时”。
【知识拓展】
※ the first time用作连词引导时间状语从句,意为“第一次……时”,而for the first time是介词短语,意为“第一次”,在句子中作状语。
※ 引导时间状语从句的短语或词还有every time,each time,the last time,the moment,the minute,immediately,directly等,起从属连词的作用。
【精品例句】
The first time I saw her,she wore a red skirt.
我第一次见到她时,她穿着一条红裙子。
I felt bad the first time I talked to a group.
第一次给旅行团作讲解时,我感觉很糟。
The first time I came here,I had the best night's sleep for months.
我第一次来到这里就睡了数月以来的一个好觉。
【高考链接】
The boy burst into tears ______ (immediate) he saw his mother. (湖北卷) (immediately)
【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
I'll never forget meeting you _______ the first time. (for)
_______ time I was in trouble,he would come to help me out. (Every/Each)
●名词性从句(详见语法课件)
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