(共18张PPT)
Unit2 Reading
New words
1. injure vt 伤害,使受伤,损伤
be badly/seriously injured 严重受伤
injury n 伤害 injured adj 受伤的
The teacher’s criticism injured Ann’s pride so that she was upset the whole day.
Rest is often the most effective treatment for common running injuries.
Jack injured his leg when he was playing basketball yesterday. The doctor said that his injury was very serious.
① A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles _____________(injure), and this meant that not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train.
② The injured in the earthquake ___________________(send) to the nearest hospital yesterday.
③ Firefighters had to cut open the wreckage in order to get the ___________(injure ) out.
④ There is no denying that the attack has done a severe ___________(injure) to his reputation.
⑤ Be careful with that knife, or you will do yourself _______ injury.
was injured
were sent
injured
injury
an
2. at large 整个, 全部, 在逃的
Truck drivers at large don’t like the new speed restriction on the highway.
That would be good news for the world at large.
The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
After three days of heavy rain, the area has been flooded ______________(全部)
at large
3. reaction n 回应,反应
in reaction to 对……作出回应(in response to)
react to/ respond to 对……作出回应
An emergency fund was set up in reaction to the flood.
But when you share a story with your friends, you care a lot more how they react.
① I made friends with natives, and their __________(react) amazed me.
②Knowing basic first-aid techniques will help you react quickly _______ emergencies.
reaction
to
4. crash n 碰撞声,碰撞,崩溃 v 碰撞,崩溃
crash sth into…… 把 ……撞到……上
crash into pieces 撞得粉碎
It’s a miracle that nobody was killed in the crash.
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes.
① The police realized the coming danger from the sea, and cleared the beach of people rapidly before the huge waves crashed _________ the coast.
② Too many users led to ________ crash of the system.
into
the
5. signal v 发信号,示意,标志
n 信号,暗号;标志,信号灯
signal (to) sb to do sth 示意某人做某事
receive/ pick up a signal 接受信号
send out a signal 发出信号
A signal failure contributed to the crash.
Chest pain can be a warning signal of heart problems.
You must signal which way you are going to turn.
① He signalled to us ______________(join) him.
② In order not to be heard, she pointed her finger upwards ___________(signal) that someone was moving about upstairs.
③ An accident a few years ago actually _______________(signal) a slowdown in the economy.
to join
to signal
signalled
6. exit v 出去,离去,退出 n 出口,通道;离开
an emergency exit 紧急出口
a fire exit 消防通道
entrance 入口
Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit, do not use a lift.
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building.
7. orderly adj 有秩序的,有条理的,整齐的
in order 有序的 out of order 没有秩序的,发生故障
in order to 为了,以便
order sb to do sth 命令某人做某事
It’s a beautiful, clean and orderly city.
It was time she put her life in order.
The doctor ordered that I (should ) take a rest for a week.
In order to find a better job, he decided to study a second foreign language.
8. confirm vt 证明,证实,确认
It has been confirmed that ……据证实…
confirm sb in sth 使某人坚信某事
confirmation 证实,证明,证明书
It has been confirmed that the treatment for heart disease is effective.
His words confirmed me in my belief that our cause was right.
① I’m still waiting for ________________(confirm) of the test results.
② __________ has been confirmed that the methods are of great practical value to teachers.
confirmation
It
9. safe and sound 安然无恙的
Despite the storm, everyone on board was safe and sound.
It was a miracle that the missing boy arrived home safe and sound.
His wife always stays up until he gets home __________________(安然无恙)
safe and sound
10. procedure 程序,步骤
the procedure for (doing) sth
The operation itself is a brief, painless procedure.
In order to deliver a clear presentation, I slowly explained the traditional procedure for making tea in detail.
There is a set procedure for making formal complaints.
11. occur v 发生,出现,存在于
occur to 被想到,浮现在脑中
It occurs to/hits/strikes sb that 某人突然想起
happen/take place/break out/come about 发生(无被动语态)
occurrence n 发生,出现
A brilliant idea occurred to me when I was resting in the study.
It immediately occurred to her that these were the signs of an approaching tsunami.
If headaches only occur at night, lack of fresh air is often the cause.
① I helped carry the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and I looked at his face, something occurred _________me.
to
12. keep one’s heads (在困境中)保持冷静
calm down 保持冷静
In case of fire, keep your head.
Your chances of survival in an earthquake go up if you can keep your head.
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep his head.
13. relief n 宽慰,减轻,消除,救济品
in relief 如释重负,松了口气
relief of/ from …的减轻/消除
to one’s relief 令某人欣慰的是
relieve v 减轻,缓解 relieved adj 宽慰的,放心的
The drug can’t cure your disease at all. It can only provide temporary relief of/ from pain.
Hearing the good news, Alice burst into laughter in relief.
I’m relieved to learn that you have recovered from your illness.
The government sent relief to those who were made homeless by the earthquake.
① It is _________ great to see people in the border areas are living in peace now.
② To her _____________(relieve), her husband was our of danger.
③ Having seen the patient come back to life. Doctor Li nodded his head ____ relief.
④ Other people take medicines ______________(relieve) various symptoms of colds.
a
relief
in
to relieve
14. destructive adj 毁灭性的
destroy v 破坏,毁掉,摧毁
destruction n 毁灭,破坏
A typhoon is a destructive storm that occurs in the north-west Pacific Ocean.
① Too much negative feelings can be _________________(destroy)
② With their habitats ______________(destroy), many animals have gone extinct.
destructive
destroyed
15. inform v 了解,熟悉,通知
inform sb of sth 通知某人某事
keep sb informed 使某人随时了解……
information 信息 informed adj 见多识广的
We have the honour to inform you that your application had been accepted.
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise.
① You’d better keep him ____________(inform) that his girlfriend has died as a consequence of an unexpected car accident.
② It was considerate of Michael _______________ (inform) us of his delay in case we got worried.
③ John apologized for his not being able to inform me _________ the change in the plan.
informed
to inform
of