名师原创:Unit2 单元考点突破
●词汇精讲
1. abuse n. 滥用;虐待;辱骂 vt. 滥用;虐待;辱骂
【原句再现】
For example,some of them may become involved in tobacco or alcohol abuse,which can lead to physical and mental health problems. (教材原句P14)
【词块积累】
abuse one's power 滥用某人的权利
alcohol/drug abuse 酗酒/嗜毒
scream/shout abuse 高声谩骂/大声辱骂
child abuse 虐待儿童
social abuse社会弊端
【精品例句】
What went on here was an abuse of power.
这里所发生的事是一种滥用职权的行为。
He turned round and directed a torrent of abuse at me.
他转过身来冲我劈头盖脸地骂了一通。
All the children had been physically and emotionally abused.
所有这些儿童的身心都受到了摧残。
【高考链接】
Janet ___________ (abuse) by her father since she was eleven. (山东卷) (had/has been abused)
【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 abused ________ (he) privileges in activities outside his official capacity. (his)
2. in response to…作为对….回答/反应
【原句再现】
Secondly,there is a “routine”,the regular action you take in response to the cue. (教材原句P14)
【词块积累】
respond vt&vi. 回答;响应,有反应
response n. 回答,反应
a quick response 迅速的答复
make a/no response to the question 对/没有提问作答; 对…做出回应/不予回答
bring/produce response 引起/产生反响
respond to a letter 回信
respond to….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)
3. reward n.回报;奖励;报酬vt. 奖励;奖赏;给以报酬
【原句再现】
Thirdly,there is the “reward”,the good thing or feeling we get from the routine. (教材原句P14)
【词块积累】
as a reward for…. 作为(对某事的)报酬/奖赏
give/offer a reward to sb. for sth. 因为某事而给某人报酬
in reward of ….为酬谢……;作为对……的奖励
in reward=in return 作为回报/报答
reward sb. for sth. 为某事而以……报答某人
【精品例句】
The old lady is offering a reward of $50 to anyone who finds her cat for her!
这位年老的女士给为她找到猫的人提供50美元的奖赏!
She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus.
她因自己所做的努力而得到一笔奖金。
We should reward them generously for a hard day's work.
他们辛苦了一天,得好好酬劳一下。
【高考链接】
The old man gave the little boy a doll as a reward for his help. ______ reward,the boy gave him a hug. (青海卷) (In)
【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 was given a medal as a reward _______ his service. (for)
His effort was rewarded ______ remarkable success. (with)
4. rely on/upon….. 依靠;依赖
【原句再现】
The reward makes us much more likely to continue the cycle,and the bad habit of relying on unhealthy snacks is formed. (教材原句P15)
【词块积累】
reliable adj. 可信赖的;可靠的
a reliable friend 可靠的朋友
be reliable as….作为……是可靠的
rely v. 信任;信赖;依赖;依靠
rely on it that... 相信…..
rely on/upon sb./sth. = depend on/upon sb./sth. 依靠/依赖某人/某事
rely on/upon sb. to do sth. = depend on/upon sb. to do sth. 依靠某人做某事
【精品例句】
The young man is honest, cooperative, and is always there when you need his help. In short, he's reliable.
那个年轻人诚实,且有合作精神,当你需要他帮忙的时候,他总是在那儿。简言之,他很可靠。
It has a highly reliable control system.
它具备一套极可靠的控制系统。
He's a good musician and totally reliable.
他是个出色的音乐家,而且非常可靠。
The land, the essential means of production, is the most reliable living security that the peasants can rely on.
土地作为基本的生产资料,是农民可以依赖的最可靠的生活保障。
【高考链接】
It would be better to rely _______ ourselves than on others. (天津卷) (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
This statement is not reliable _______ evidence. (as)
You may rely on _______ that he will help you. (it)
5. examine vt.(仔细) 检查;审查;测验
【原句再现】
To facilitate a positive change in our bad habits,we must first examine our bad habit cycles and then try to adapt them. (教材原句P15)
【词块积累】
examine sb. in/on... 测验某人……
examination n. 审查;调查;考查;考察; (仔细的)检查,检验
physical examination 体检
【精品例句】
These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10.
这些观点将在第10章作更为详细的探讨。
The goods were examined for damage on arrival.
货物到达时检查是否有破损。
The students will be examined in all subjects at the end of term.
期末时学生须参加所有学科的考试。
【高考链接】
The plans will _____ (examine) by EU environment ministers. (河北卷) (be examined)
【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 physical _____ (examine) is a preliminary to joining the army. (examination)
6. straight away 立即;马上
【原句再现】
Many of us try to change bad habits quickly and if we are not successful straight away,we often become pessimistic and give up. (教材原句P15)
【词块积累】
straight off/out毫不犹豫;直率
straight up (询问或强调所说的话的真实性) 真的,确实
温馨告知:表示“立刻,马上”的词组:at once;right now;right away
【精品例句】
I told him straight away what I thought of the matter.
我毫不迟疑地把我对这个问题的看法告诉了他。
Let's go to the meeting straight away!
我们马上开会吧!
I suggest you give her a call straight away.
我建议你立即打电话给她。
【高考链接】
She asked him straight ______ what he thought about it all. (甘肃卷)(off)
【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
So for me,I would straight ______ tell them. (up)
7. decide on/upon… 决定;选定
【原句再现】
However, there is no “ magic pill” or delete button that will help you; you have to think about your bad habits and decide on some changes. 教材原句P15
【词块积累】
decide (wh-) to do 决定….
decide to do sth. 决定做…
decide + that+从句 决定做……
decide + wh- 从句 决定做…
decide against sth./doing sth. 决定不做某事
decision n. 决定;决心
make/take a decision 做出决定
come to/arrive at/reach a decision 做出决定
decisive adj. 决定性的;关键性的;果断的
【精品例句】
It’s difficult to decide between the two.
两者之间难易取舍
It’s the people who decide the fate of mankind.
决定人类命运的还是人类自身
We decided against going on a holiday abroad for lack of money.
因为缺钱,我们决定不去国外度假了
I can’t decide which to choose
我不能决定选哪一个
The last game will decide who is to be the champion.
最后一局将决定谁是冠军
After leaving university,Therese decided on a career in publishing.
大学毕业后,特蕾泽决定从事出版行业。
We're still trying to decide on a venue.
我们仍然尽力选定一个会场。
I am already an adult,so I should decide on my own life.
我已经是个成年人了,我应该决定自己的生活。
【高考链接】
They have chewed the problem over for hours and hope to reach a ______ (decide) soon.
(福建卷) (decision)
【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
Choosing your future career is an extremely important ______ (decide)
Now that you decide _______ (go),you'd better go at once. (to go)
8. make up one's mind下定决心;决定
【原句再现】
We need to make up our minds and show some discipline,and make small changes over time. (教材原句P16)
【词块积累】
change one's mind 改变主意
keep/bear/have... in mind记住;牢记在心头
speak one's mind 直言不讳
read one's mind 看出某人的心思
温馨告知:在短语make up one's mind中,mind的单复数要随其前one's的单复数而变化。
【精品例句】
Once she has made up her mind,nothing can change it.
她一旦下了决心,什么也不能使她改变。
It is early days yet to make up our minds.
我们要下决心现在还为时过早。
We have made up our minds to finish the work before dark.
我们决心在天黑前完成工作。
【高考链接】
You must keep it _____ mind that these exams will affect your final result. (湖北卷) (in)
【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 think it over,maybe you will change ______ (you) mind. (your)
9. compose vt.&vi. 组成;作曲;撰写
【原句再现】
(教材原句P16) Life is composed of many elements,such as family,friends,study,work,entertainment and so on.
【词块积累】
be composed of…=be made up of…=consist of…= be comprised of…由……组成
composer n. 作曲家
composition n.作品;作曲;作文
【精品例句】
Ten men compose the committee.
委员会由十人组成。
Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died.
莫扎特在创作出他最后一部歌剧后不久便去世了。
She composed a letter of protest.
她写了一封抗议信。
【高考链接】
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German ____ (compose) and pianist. (福建卷)(composer)
【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 sea water is mainly composed _____ water and salt. (of)
The teacher singled out one ______ (compose) for class discussion. (composition)
10. disturb vt. 打扰;搅乱;使烦恼
【原句再现】
Ti was not polite to disturb your neighbors with loud music last night. (教材原句P17 )
【词块积累】
disturbing adj. 引起烦恼的;令人不安的
a disturbing piece of news 令人不安的消息
disturbed adj. 不安的;烦恼的
disturb one’s plans/work/thoughts 打断某人的计划/工作/思想
disturb the peace 扰乱治安
disturbance n. 打扰;不安;风潮;骚乱
【精品例句】
A light wind disturbed the surface of the lake.
微风吹皱湖水
That is disturbing news.
那是令人不安的消息
I was disturbed to hear of his illness.
听说他病了,我很不安
Sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a minute
抱歉打扰您,我能跟您聊一会儿吗?
【高考链接】
The old man was ______ (disturb) to hear that his son was badly injured in the accident. (重庆卷) (disturbed)
【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 were all disturbed at the ________ (disturb) news. (disturbing)
11. stress vt. 强调;着重;重读;n. 压力;紧张;重要性;强调;重音
【原句再现】
After starting high school, I felt stressed out and always relaxed by playing computer games. (教材原句 P20)
【词块积累】
relieve stress 缓解压力
under stress 在压力之下
lay/place/put stress on/upon 强调;着重于….
primary/secondary stress 主/次重音
stress the importance of…. 强调….的重要性
stressed adj. 焦虑的;无法放松的(不可用于名词前)
stressful adj. 充满压力的;紧张的
【精品例句】
The research suggests that stress may change the way people make choices.
研究表明,压力能改变人们的选择方式
He stressed the importance of kindness, duty and order in society.
他强调了仁爱、责任和社会秩序的重要性
It is vital for bridge designers to know about stress.
对于桥梁设计人员来说,了解压力是至关重要的
The teacher stressed the point that we should not be late.
老师强调的一点是,我们不能迟到
The word should be stressed in this sentence.
这个单词在这个句子中应该重读
【高考链接】
One of the most effective ways to reduce _____ is to talk about feelings with someone you trust. (浙江卷)
A. production B. stress C. energy D. power (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
They were all ______ (stress) out when they finished the difficult task. (stressed)
12. absorb vt. 吸收;了解,掌握;吸引,使专心
【原句再现】
To absorb stress effectively, however, you must be sure to do something that completely takes your mind off everything else. (教材P22)
【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)
●句型点拨
1. 状语从句的省略
【原句再现】
These bad habits,if left unchecked,could lead to more serious ones when they become adults. (教材原句P14)
句式分析:if left unchecked是if they are left unchecked的省略形式;if条件句中如果从句主语和句子主语一致,可以直接跟分词形式。
【能力拓展】
when,while,once,unless等引导状语从句也有类似用法,后面可以跟现在分词、过去分词、不定式等。
【精品例句】
When completed, the museum will be open to the public next year.
完工后,博物馆明年将对公众开放
When comparing different cultures,we often notice the differences but ignore the similarities.
在比较不同文化时,我们常常关注差异而忽略相似之处
If asked,I would say that I belong to the generation of hope.
如果被问到,我会说我属于希望的一代。
If invited to a wedding,you will receive an invitation six to eight weeks before the event.
如果有人邀请你参加婚礼,你会在婚礼之前六到八个星期收到请帖。
If told properly,stories should reveal a lot of facts about your personality and background.
如果故事讲得好的话,它会彰显你的个性和背景。
【高考链接】
The research is so designed that once _______ (begin) nothing can be done to change it.
(陕西卷) (begun)
【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
Unless _____ (invite) to speak,you should remain silent at the conference. (invited)
2. rather than 连接并列谓语
【原句再现】
So,when we feel unhappy again (cue),rather than eat snacks,we could listen to some of our favorite music instead (routine), which will make us feel relaxed (reward).(教材原句P15)
句式分析:句中的rather than连接并列谓语,listen to和eat。
【能力拓展】
※ rather than用作连词,连接两个平行结构。它构成的句型结构有:
prefer to do...rather than do... 宁愿做……而不愿意做……
would do...rather than do... 宁愿做……而不愿意做……
would rather do...than do... 宁愿做……而不愿意做……
※ rather than用作介词,与instead of同义。
※ A rather than B作主语时,谓语要与A在人称、数上保持一致。
【精品例句】
Much of the food pleases rather than excites.
这些食物中许多只是让人满意,但并不让人兴奋。
He decided to write rather than telephone.
他决定写信,不打电话。
Let's get it over with as soon as possible,rather than drag it out.
我们尽快把它完成吧,不要再拖了。
【高考链接】
I prefer to get up early rather than _____ (go) to school without breakfast. (湖北卷) (go)
【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 rather than I ______ (be) going to go camping. (are)
I prefer _______ (play) basketball rather than go fishing. (to play)
The children would walk there rather than ______ (take) a bus.
●动词不定式作主语和表语(详见语法课件)
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