名师原创:Unit2 单元考点突破
●词汇精讲
1. achieve vt. 取得;完成;实现
【原句再现】
They spend half of their time dreaming up ways of getting rich and achieving the success they expect… (教材P30)
【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)
2. success n. 成功;成功的人/事
【原句再现】
For a lot of people, becoming a millionaire is a symbol of success and they set this as their ultimate goal. (教材P30)
【词块积累】
achieve/earn/win great success in life在人生中取得巨大的成就
successful adj. 成功的
(be) successful in (doing ) sth
successfully adv. 成功地
a successful career/plan成功的事业/计划
succeed vi成功; 办成; vi.(在事业上)取得成功; 功成名就;vt接替; 替换; vi继承(财产、地位等)
succeed in doing sth
a woman who succeeded in politics在政界很有成就的一位女性
【精品例句】
If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
若首次不成功,那就再试一次
Owing to her assistance, we succeeded in starting the engine.
多亏她帮忙, 我们才把车发动起来
Everyone wants to succeed at work.
每个人都希望 在工作中有所成就
He will succeed his father as manager of the shop.
他将接替父亲担任商店的经理
This car is intended to succeed the popular Fiesta.
这款汽车是为了取代广受欢迎的福特嘉年华而推出的
He succeeded to his uncle's property.
他继承了伯父的财产
When the king died, his elder son succeeded to the throne.
国王死后,他的长子继承了王位
【高考链接】
They were very successful _______ achieving both aims. (天津卷) (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 is ______ great success as a writer. (a)
He is successful ____ his career. (in)
3. appreciate vt. 欣赏/赏识;重视;感激/感谢;领会/理解;vi.增值
【原句再现】
But Jason appreciates this change. (教材P31)
【词块积累】
appreciate+n./pron./v. ing重视/感激……
I would appreciate it if...假如……,我将不胜感激
appreciate the significance/value of sth. 理解某事的重要性/意义
appreciate + that/wh-从句 意识到/理解/明白某事
appreciation n. 欣赏;感激;鉴赏
have a deep appreciation of literature 对文学有很高的鉴赏力
express one's appreciation to sb.for sth.表达因某事对某人的感激之情
【精品例句】
I really appreciate your handwriting.
你字写得真好
His talents aren't appreciated by his boss, which makes him depressed.
他的才干不为老板赏识,这使得他很沮丧
I appreciate your help very much and what you have done means something to me.
非常感谢你的帮助, 你所做的对我来说意义非凡
I really appreciate working with someone who does such a good job.
我非常乐意与工作如此出色的人共事
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problem.
有任何问题请告诉我们,我们将不胜感激
I'd appreciate it if I'd appreciate it if you would like to teach me how to use the computer.
如果你愿意教我如何使用电脑的话,我将不胜感激
We didn't fully appreciate that he was seriously ill.
我们没有充分意识到他病得很严重
It took me a long time before I was able to fully appreciate what my parents had done for me. 我用了很长时间才完全理解父母为我所做的一切
Please accept this gift in appreciation of all you've done for us.
非常感谢你为我们所做的一切,请收下这件礼物
I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.
我向所有人表示诚挚的感谢!
【高考链接】
Chinese arts have won the of a lot of people outside China. (北京课改卷)
A. enjoyment B. appreciation C. entertainment D. reputation (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
I really appreciate ______ (have) time to relax with you on this nice island.
We appreciate your (help) us. (helping)
I would appreciate ___ if you would send me the postcard as soon as possible. (it)
Our house (appreciate) by 50% in the last two years. (has appreciated)
4. regard v.认为…是;把…看作 n.尊敬;(pl.)问候,敬意
【原句再现】
He was tired of being regarded as living a successful life, as a person who had everything while many people had nothing. (教材P31)
【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)
5. die of 死于(内因)
【原句再现】
A few years ago, I was a millionaire, but I knew millions of people died of hunger every year, and there were places with no schools and no teachers. (教材P31)
【词块积累】
die out 灭绝;逐渐消失;逐渐熄灭
die away 逐渐减弱,逐渐模糊,逐渐消失
die down 逐渐降低,逐渐平息
die off 相继死去
die from 死于(外因)
die for 为……而死
【精品例句】
With society developing,many old customs are dying out.
随着社会的发展,许多古老的风俗在逐渐消失
With the living environment becoming worse and worse,many of the earth's species are dying out.
随着生存环境变得越来越糟,地球上的很多物种正在消失
Once the fire has died out,the rescue team will move in immediately.
一旦大火熄灭,救援队就会马上进入
【高考链接】
Because of the snowstorm,the sheep that the old man raised died ______ one by one. (湖北卷) (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
His footsteps died _____ in the darkness. (away)
The excitement died _____ as time went by. (down)
It used to be considered part of a young man's duty to die _____ his country. (for)
6. mean (meant, meant) vt ① (不用于进行时)表示…的意思,意思是,意味着(后面常接动名词);②意欲,打算 (后面常接动词不定式);adj. 卑鄙的,刻薄的
【原句再现】
Sure, many people think that success means ________ (have) millions in the bank or a well-paid job. (教材P31)
【词块积累】
mean (sb. / sth.) doing sth. 意味着….
mean sth. to sb. 对某人来说意味着…
mean (sb. /sth.) to do sth.
be meant to be被普遍认为是:
I mean (用于解释或更正刚说过的话) 我 (的意 思) 是说….
meaning n. 意思;含义;意义;重要性
meaningful adj. 有意义的
meaningless adj.无意义的
the meaning of life生活的意义
【精品例句】
The flashing red light means there is a paper jam.
红灯闪烁表示卡纸了
If you nod your head, you usually mean yes.
如果你点头,通常表示你同意
I want to buy her something really special, if you know what I mean.
我想给她买个真正特别的东西,你明白我的意思吧
Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year.
现在花费太多会导致明年现金短缺
Having a well-paid job does not mean giving up your interests.
拥有高薪的工作并不意味着要放弃你的爱好
The injury could mean him missing next week game.
这次受伤可能使他无法参加下周的比赛。
Her children mean the world to her.
孩子就是她的一切
Your friendship means a great deal to me.
你的友谊对我来说很珍贵
I didn't mean any harm. I was trying to drive a rat out.
我并没有恶意, 我只是想把老鼠赶出去
What did she mean by leaving so early
她为什么这么早就走了
The chair was clearly meant for a child.
这椅子显然是专门为儿童预备的
This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it.
这是我最后一次等你。我说到做到!
I’ve been meaning to ask you if you want to come for a meal next week.
我一直想要问你,下个星期你来不来吃顿饭?
Festivals are meant to celebrate important times of year.
节目旨在庆 税一年中的重要日子
I didn’t mean you to read the letter.
我没打算让你读这封信
The restaurant is meant to be excellent.
大家都说这家饭店很棒
He has always been mean with his money.
他向来花钱小气
It is mean to speak ill of others.
说别人坏话是卑鄙的行为
This word has many meanings.
这个单词有多种意思
Life itself is meaningless unless you have a faith.
生活本身毫无意义,除非你有信仰
【高考链接】
-- Why haven’t you bought any butter (湖南卷)
-- I _____ to but I forgot about it.
liked B. wished C. meant D. expected (C)
Sometimes giving up a little can mean getting more. (浙江卷) (giving)
【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
Reading means ________ (take) in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself. (taking)
If you think that treating a woman well means always ______ (get) her permission for things, think again. (getting)
7. measure n. 尺寸; 大小; 度量单位; 计量标准; 标准; 衡量; 措施; 办法; vt.& vi测量; 测定; 估量; 衡量; 有...长/宽/高等
【原句再现】
Success is not measured by how much money you have but by how you understand the true meaning of life. (教材P31)
【词块积累】
measurement n测量;衡量;尺寸
measuring instruments测量工具
take sb's measure给某人量尺寸
make.. to sb's measure按照某人的尺寸做.
weights and measures度量衡
safety measures 安全措施
take measures采取措施
【精品例句】
Speed is a good measure of work performance in this setting.
在这种环境下,速度是衡量工作绩效的好办法
The doctor weighed the baby and measured its height.
大夫给婴儿称体重,量身高
Scientists haven't measured the positive effects of laughter on children.
笑对孩子的正面影响有多大,科学家还没有对此作出评估
The room measures10 meters across.
这个房间宽10米
【高考链接】
They finished _______ (measure) that piece of land last week. (measuring).
【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 high time that we should take some ______ (measure) to protect endangered animals.
(measures)
8. earn vt. 挣(钱);赚得,挣得;博得;赢得
【原句再现】
However, most people never feel they have earned enough. (教材P31)
【词块积累】
earnings 薪水,工资
earn a scholarship 获得奖学金
earn an income/a fortune 挣收入/大钱
earn money=make money 挣钱
earn one's/a living 谋生
earn one's fame/a reputation 赢得名声
【精品例句】
He earned praise for honesty.
他因诚实而赢得了赞扬
Renting your house out as a “film set” could earn you hundreds of pounds a day.
把房子租出去作为拍摄背景一天能挣几百英镑
He earns a/his living by doing odd jobs.
他靠打零工谋生
How much does a cook earn in your country
在你们国家,一位厨师能挣多少钱?
I want to earn a lot of money when I grow up.
长大后,我想挣大钱
He works hard,but he does not earn much money.
他工作很努力,但钱赚得不多
【高考链接】
You are old enough to ____ your own living. (辽宁卷)
A. win B. gain C. take D. earn (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
How does she earn ______ (she) living after she left her family (her)
He ____ (earn) a good reputation as a teacher since he graduated. (has earned)
9. apart from 除了……外(还);此外
【原句再现】
If you want to be an Olympic champion, it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors. (教材P36)
【词块积累】
apart from具有下列三层含义:
※ 相当于as well as/in addition to/besides…指“除……之外(还);此外;加之”,强调“另外还有”;
※ 相当于aside from…指“除了……外”;
※ 相当于except for…指“除了……外(都);要不是”,是在对某人或某物整体上肯定的同时,特别指出其不足之处。
※ take...apart 将……拆开
※ tell sb./sth. apart 把某人/某物区分开
【精品例句】
Apart from the boring fight between the two heroes,it is a really good movie.
除了两个主人公之间乏味的打斗以外,这部电影还真的不错
Apart from being a painter,she is also a yoga coach.
除了是位画家,她还是个瑜伽教练
Apart from the construction mentioned above,you have also learned the following phrases.
除了以上提到的结构,你也学会了下面的词组
【高考链接】
Apart natural and cultural wonders, Hangzhou is also famous for its culinary delights. (山东卷) (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
Except ______ the ending,it's a really good film. ( for)
They are so alike,and it's difficult to tell them _______.(apart)
mit 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】
But if your dream is to be the best and reach the winner’s platform, you had better be totally committed to your sport. (教材P37)
【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)
11. prefer vt. 较喜欢;更喜欢;喜欢……多于……;
【原句再现】
I’d prefer to have three or four outstanding years of winning stuff than having ten years of being average. (教材P37)
【词块积累】
preference. 喜爱;偏爱;优待;优先
show/have preference for偏爱…
prefer to do sth/prefer doing sth. 更想做某事
prefer sb to do sth更想让某人做某事
prefer A to B比起B更喜欢A, to为介词A,B既可以是名词也可以是动名词
prefer to do A rather than do B宁愿做A不愿做B
= would rather do A than do B
= would do A rather than do B
【精品例句】
I prefer walking/to walk alone after a day’s work.
一天的工作之后,我更喜欢一个人散步。
I prefer you to drive, if you don’t mind.
如果你不介意的话,我更愿你开车
They preferred good news to bad.
他们喜欢好消息而不是坏消息。
I prefer singing to acting.
我喜欢唱歌 而不是表演。
As a teacher, he should not show preference for any of his students
作为老师,他不该偏爱任何一个学生。
【高考链接】
We can eat out if you like, but I would _____ (更喜欢) to stay in. (陕西卷)(prefer)
【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 prefer the red dress _____ the green one because it fits me better. (to)
I would prefer _____ (read) books to watching TV. (reading)
12. average adj. 平均的;正常的;普通的;平常的;普遍的;中等的;适中的
【原句再现】
I’d prefer to have three or four outstanding years of winning stuff than having ten years of being average. (教材P37)
【词块积累】
be about up to the average 刚达到一般水平
on (the) average 平均来看; 一般地
above (the) average 高于平均水平
below (the) average 低于平均水平
an average of... 平均有……(后跟数词)
the average of... ……的平均数
children of average intelligence 智力一般的儿童
【精品例句】
Researchers find that, on average, wealthier people are happier.
研究人员发现,一般而言,富人更快乐一些
He was in his late twenties and of average height.
他年近三十,中等个头
I have got an average sort of car, nothing special.
我的车普普通通, 没有什么特别之处
He is working hard and his grades are above the average in his class.
他学习刻苦,成绩在班里高于平均水平
The average of 3,8 and 10 is 7.
3,8,10的平均数为7
An average of ten students haven't passed the exam in each class.
每个班平均有10名学生未通过考试
The temperature now is below average.
此时的气温低于平均水平
【高考链接】
Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving license reached 200,000, a(n) _____ of 40,000 per year. (江西卷)
A. average B. number C. amount D. quantity. (A)
At present a public bicycle is rented and returned four times a day _________ average.
(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 boats remain at sea for _______ average of ten days at a time. (an)
______ average, people who don’t smoke are healthier than people who do. (On)
13. recognise/ recognize vt. (不用于进行时) 认出; 辨认出; 承认; 认识到
【原句再现】
Lang Ping is one of China’s most recognized athletes. (教材P40)
【词块积累】
recognition n. 认出;认识
beyond (all) recognition 认不出来
be recognized to be/as... 被认为是……
It is recognized that... 人们公认……
温馨提示:表示“认为,把……看作”的词组还有:
regard...as/to be...
consider...as/to be...
think of...as...
look on/upon…as…
take…as…
【精品例句】
The film star wears sunglasses. Therefore, he can go shopping with out being recognized.这位影星戴着太阳镜,这样他就可以去购物而不被认出来
The British recognized America as an independent state.
英国承认美国为一个独立的国家
I was surprised by her words, which made me recognize what silly mistakes I had made.
我对她的话感到惊讶, 那些话让我意识到自己犯了多么愚蠢的错误
The town has changed beyond all recognition since I was last here.
自从我上次离开这里,这座小城已变得让人认不出来了
It was recognized that the meeting shouldn’t be held.
大家都承认这次会议不该召开
Bach died in 1750,but it was not until the early 19th century that his musical gift was fully recognized.
巴赫于1750年去世,但是直到19世纪早期他的音乐天赋才被充分地认可
It is recognized that environmental pollution has become one of the most serious problems.
人们一致认为环境污染已经成了最严重的问题之一
He recognized that he had made mistakes.
他承认自己犯了错误
【高考链接】
I haven't seen Sara since she was a little girl, and she has changed beyond ____. (安徽卷)
A. hearing B. strength C. recognition D. measure (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
There is general ____ that the study techniques of many students are weak. (recognition)
14. contribute vt.&vi. 捐助; 捐献; 贡献; 造成/促使(某事发生); 投(稿); 撰(稿)
【原句再现】
She has been a volleyball star for more than thirty-five years and has contributed greatly to the sport, which has made her the most popular figure in China’s volleyball history. (教材P40)
【词块积累】
contributor n 捐款人; 撰稿人; 起作用的因素
contribution n. 捐款; 捐献物; 贡献; 稿件; 作品
contribute (sth) to sth 对….奉献…;投稿
contribute (money) to the Red Cross向红十字会捐钱
contribute to …对…做出贡献,对….起作用
【精品例句】
It was generous of her to con tribute such a large sum of money.
她很大方,捐了这么一大笔钱
He never contributes (ideas) to the discussion.
他在讨论时从不发表意见
Alcohol contributes to 100, 000 deaths a year in the US.
在美国,酒精每年造成10万人死亡
Stress is a contributing factor in many illnesses.
压力是诸多疾病的致病因素
She contributed a number of articles to the magazine.
她给这家杂志撰写了许多文章
I gave a contribution of $100 to / toward the church.
我给教堂捐了1 00美元
This is a magazine with contributions from well-known travel writers.
这是一本由著名旅行作家撰稿的杂志。
【高考链接】
I admire Edison a lot because of his great contribution ________ the world. (湖南卷)
(to/toward)
【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
Immigrants have contributed ________the British culture in many ways. (to/toward)
15. approach vt. & vi. (距离上) 靠近; (时间上) 临近; (数量上) 接近; 与...打交道; 与..接洽; 处理; n.靠近; 接近; 通道; 入口; (处理-的) 方法; (达到--的) 途径
【原句再现】
As one of the world’s leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang was approached to participate in the “Thousand Talent” program. (教材P43)
【词块积累】
the approach of autumn秋天的来临
an approach to a problem 解决问题的方法
an approach to doing sth. 解决问题的方法/途径
at the approach of ... 在快到……的时候
make approaches to sb. 设法接近某人
approach sb. 与某人接洽
表示“(做)某事的方法”的搭配有:
the approach to (doing) sth.
the way to do/of (doing) sth.
the means of (doing) sth.
the method of (doing) sth.
【精品例句】
As I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.
我走近那幢房子时,注意到楼上有灯光
The population of our province is now approaching 74 million.
我省人口现已接近七千四百万
Our approach frightened the birds.
我们的接近吓着了那些鸟。
All approaches to the town were blocked.
所有去城里的路都被堵住了
Chinese medicine has amazed many people around the world with its different approach to health.
中医以其不同寻常的治疗方法使全世界的许多人感到吃惊
【高考链接】
At the meeting they discussed three different ____ to the study of mathematics. ( 陕西卷)
A. approaches B. means C. methods D. ways (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
The job market has changed and our approach to work must change as well. ( finding)
Three approaches _____ the problem has been found. (to)
16. participate v.参加,参与
【原句再现】
As one of the world’s leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang was approached to participate in the “Thousand Talent” program. (教材P43)
【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. (participation)
●本单元重要词组
17. dream up 凭空想出,虚构
They spend half of their time dreaming up ways of getting rich and achieving the success they expect, and the rest of their time thinking about all the things they will do once they become rich. (教材P30)
He would never dream up a crazy plan like that on his won.
18. turn one’s back on/upon…. 抛弃;背弃
However, there are people who have turned their backs on their millions and found other forms of success in their lives. (教材P30)
With the arrival of March, we turn our backs on winter.
Don’t turn your back on purchases from secondhand store.
19. give away 赠送
He made the choice to give all his money away. (教材P31)
She plans to give away most of her money during her lifetime.
We are giving away free gifts to people wearing the badges.
20. get on 发迹,出人头地
They didn’t have the chance to learn and get on in life. (教材P31)
He’s sure to get on in life.
21. drop out 退出,隐退,退学
Jason Harley decided to drop out of this kind of lifestyle, and he discovered that having only a little money made him free. (教材P31)
One of the runners has dropped out in the middle of the race.
He dropped out of school to become a waiter.
22. push sb. to the limit 把某人逼/推到极限
Why do Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits (教材P36)
She pushed me to the limit of my abilities.
23. boil down to sth/doing sth. 归结为…
It boils down to this: I was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination. (教材P36)
The reason for stopping the project boils down to lack of money.
24. set sb./sth. apart 使某人或某物与众不同
If you want to be Olympic champion, it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors. (教材P37)
●句型点拨
1. what引导主语从句
【原句再现】
What I want is to live simply and be helpful to others. (教材P31)
句式分析:句中what concerned him most为what引导的主语从句。
【能力拓展】
what是连接代词,引导的从句可以作主语、宾语或表语;what本身在从句中可作主语、宾语或表语。
温馨提示:what除引导从句外,还在从句中作成分,意为“所……的(东西)”,在含义上等于“名词+that”。that引导名词性从句只起连接作用,在从句中不作任何成分,无意义,在宾语从句中通常省略,但在主语从句、表语从句和同位语从句中均不能省略。
【精品例句】
He wanted to know what the manager had said at the meeting.
他想知道经理在会议上说了些什么。
What we need is money.
我们需要的是钱。
What I want to know is this.
我想知道的就是这一点。
It's the best that you should work hard.
你最好还是努力工作。
【高考链接】
The young girl was too frightened to speak, standing there for ______ seemed like hours. (陕西卷) (what)
【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
Show me _______ you have bought. (what)
________ made her angry was not clear. (What)
2. no matter+疑问词句式
【原句再现】
Call it unhealthy if you want, but that is the way I roll, no matter what it is I’m applying myself to. (教材P37)
句式分析:“no matter+疑问词”只能引导让步状语从句,可放在主句前或主句后
【能力拓展拓展】
※ whenever,wherever,however引导让步状语从句,相当于no matter when/where/how。
※ whatever,whoever,whichever,whomever既可引导名词性从句,也可引导让步状语从句,在引导让步状语从句时相当于no matter what/who/which/whom。
【精品例句】
Today,both male and female athletes from around the world can take part,no matter what nation they come from.
如今,世界各地的男女运动员都能参加,无论他们来自哪个国家
No matter where you go,I'll follow you.
不管你去哪里,我都会跟着
No matter who breaks the law,he must be punished.
法网恢恢,疏而不漏
【高考链接】
No matter has happened before or is happening now, it will repeat itself in the future. (陕西卷) (whatever)
【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
No matter ___ carefully you plan your finances,no one can predict when the unexpected will happen. (how)
●动名词(详见语法课件)
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