一、词汇派生
1.starve vi.&vt. (使)挨饿;饿死
→ starvation n.饿死;挨饿;绝食
2.sustain vt.维持;遭受;承受住
→ sustainable adj.可持续的;合理利用的
3.comprehensive adj.全部的;所有的;详尽的
→ comprehension n.理解
4.frequent adj. 频繁的;经常的
→ frequently adv.频繁地;经常
→ frequency n.频率;频繁
5.restrict vt. 限制;限定;束缚
→ restriction n.限制规定;限制法规;约束
→ restrictive adj.限制的;限制性的;约束的
6.harmony n.协调;和睦;融洽;调和
→ harmonious adj.和谐的
7.origin n.起源;开始
→ original adj.原始的;最初的;独创的;新颖的
→ originate vi.&vt.起源;发源;创立
8.regular adj.定期的;规律的
→ regularly adv. 定期地;规律地
→ regulation n. 章程;规章制度
9.inspect vt. 检查;查看;视察
→ inspection n. 检查;查看;视察
10.tolerate vt. 忍受;包容;容许
→ tolerant adj.宽容的;容忍的
→ tolerance n.宽容;容忍
11.annual adj. 每年的;一年的 n. 年刊;年鉴
→ annually adv. 每年;年年
12.reform vi. & vt. 改革;(使)改正;改造 n. 改革;变革;改良
→ reformation n. 改进;改革;变革
→ reformer n. 改革者;改良者;革新者
→ reformist adj. 改革主义的 n. 改革主义者;改革者
13.conservation n. (对环境、文物等)保护;保持
→ conservative adj.保守的;因循守旧的
→ conserve v. 保护;保存
二、一词多义
1.release vt.&n.排放;释放;发布
①Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. (vt. 释放)
②Under the agreement,releases of cancercausing chemicals will be cut by about 80 percent. (n. 排放)
③He is releasing an album of love songs. (vt. 发布)
2.seize vt. 抓住;夺取;控制
①“Leigh,” he said,seizing my arm to hold me back. (vt. 抓住)
②Troops have seized the airport and railway terminals[vt. (铁路枢纽).夺取]
③UN officials say two military observers were seized by the Khmer Rouge yesterday. (vt. 控制)
三、知识要点
1.starve vi.&vt. (使)挨饿;饿死
The new job doesn't pay as much but we won't starve!
新工作的工资不多,不过我们不至于挨饿!
A number of the prisoners we saw are starving.
我们看到的一些囚犯快要饿死了。
[造句] 如果你再浪费粮食,我就让你挨饿。
If you waste any food again,I will starve you.
[知识拓展]
starve to death 饿死
starve for... 渴望;急需
→ starved adj. 感到很饿的
be starved to death 被饿死
be starved of/for... 极需;缺乏
→ starvation n. 挨饿;饿死
die of starvation 饿死
→ starving adj. 饥饿的;挨饿的
[小片段助记]
Mr. White earns only a little wage,so he starves for a job with better pay.You see,no one likes to starve to death.
2.refer to... 查阅,参考;涉及,关于;提到,谈起,指的是;提交
I promised not to refer to the matter again.
我答应过不再提这事了。
Please refer to the right-hand column of page 200 of this dictionary.
请参看这本词典第二百页右面一栏。
[造句] 那句话与她无关。
That remark does not refer to her.
→ reference n. 提到;谈及;参考;查询;查阅
for reference 作参考
keep it for reference 备作参考
in reference to that incident 关于那件事
without reference to ...不管,不论,与…无关
3.be trapped in 被困在……中
If the bus was trapped in the snow,there was virtually no
way to evacuate those four kids.
如果公共汽车被困在暴风雪中,那么几乎没有方法使这四个孩子 撤离。
He was trapped in an unhappy marriage.
他陷入不幸的婚姻之中。
[造句] 她被困在燃烧着的房子里了。
She was trapped in the burning house.
[小片段助记]
The hunter set a trap which was used to trap the animal into moving into the trap.But the little boy fell into the trap by accident.
4.result in... 导致;造成......
Food allergies can result in an enormous variety of different
symptoms.
食物过敏会引发很多不同的症状。
These policies resulted in many elderly people feeling happy.
这些政策使得许多老人感到幸福。
[造句] 当你有信心的去做某事,就会成功。
When you do something with faith,it will result in success.
[知识拓展]
result from... 由……引起,由……产生
Success results from hard work.
成功来自努力的工作。
His illness resulted from bad food.
他的病是由于吃了变质的食物所致。
as a result 因此
as a result of... 由于...
He was ill. As a result,he was late for class.
=As a result of his illness,he was late for class.
5.restrict vt. 限制;限定;束缚
Having small children tends to restrict your freedom.
有年幼的孩子往往会限制你的自由。
The long skirt restricted her movements.
长裙妨碍了她的行动。
[造句] 不要限制她的适当的活动。
Don't restrict her proper activities.
[知识拓展]
restrict...to... 把……限制在……
be restricted to... 限于......
restrict sb./oneself to doing sth. 约束……干……
I restrict myself to one cup of coffee a day.
We restrict the number of students per class to 10.
→ restriction n. 限制规定;限制法规;控制
without restriction 毫无限制
The park is open to the public without restriction.
→ restrictive adj. 限制(性)的;约束(性)的
6.seize vt. 抓住;夺取;控制
She tried to seize the gun from him.
她试图抢夺他的枪。
The army has seized control of the country.
军队已经控制全国。
[造句] 这是我们要明智把握的一个共同机遇。
This is a joint opportunity that we are wise to seize.
7.submit vt.&vi. 提交;呈递;屈服;顺从;认为
Completed projects must be submitted by 10 March.
完成的方案必须在3月10日前提交上来。
But I cannot submit,I can become my own master.
但我并不会屈服的,我会成为自己的主人的。
[造句] 被告律师认为这一证据不可采纳。
Counsel for the defence submitted that the evidence was inadmissible.
[小片段助记]
The general had to submit the agreement to the enemies.That is to say,he submitted to them.
[知识拓展]
submit oneself to... 甘受……;服从……
submit ... to ... 向……提交……
→ submission n. 提交的文件;屈服;服从
8.be sensitive to... 对……敏感
I learned that a fish is a kind of cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature.
→ sensible adj. 明智的;意识到的
be sensible of... 意识到……;认识到……
If you are not sensible of the dangers of your position, you will suffer a lot sooner or later.
→ sense n. 感觉;见识;意义;理智 vt. 感觉到
make sense 讲得通;有道理
make sense of ... 理解;弄懂......
in a sense 在某种意义上
in no sense 决不(置于句首句子用倒装)
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
9.end up+adj./v.-ing 最后/最终……
end up as ... 最终成为或变成……
end up with ... 以……结束(后接表示具体事物的名词)
end up in ... 以……结束(后接表示抽象概念的名词)
end up with... 后接表示具体事物的名词,该名词是事情发展的最后 一部分;
end up in... 后接表示抽象概念的名词,该名词是指事情发展的结果。
①You will end up in failure if you don't follow my advice.
②If you don't know what you want, you might end up getting something you don't want.
[造句]①你在睡觉前闻一闻这些花,即可终得美梦。
Smell the flowers before you go to sleep, and you may just end up with sweet dreams.
②他努力工作,最终成了这家公司的总经理。
He worked hard and ended up as general manager of the company.
四、重点句式
1.There is little doubt that...
[教材原句 P26]There is little doubt that Earth is getting warmer and warmer.
毫无疑问,地球正变得越来越暖和。
句式分析:There is little/no doubt that...毫无疑问……;doubt 后 面用 that 引导同位语从句;当 doubt 用于否定句和疑问句时,后面的 从句用 that 引导;用于肯定句时,后面的从句用 whether 引导。
[例 1] There is no doubt that it was a strange and interesting
situation.
毫无疑问,那是一个奇怪而有趣的局面。
[例 2] There is no doubt at all that we did the right thing.
毫无疑问,我们做得对。
[造句] 他是否会来帮助我们还有些疑虑。
There is some doubt whether he will come to help us.
[知识拓展]
(1)I have no doubt that... 我确信……
I have some doubt whether... 我怀疑……
(2)I doubt whether/if-clause 我怀疑……
I don't doubt thatclause 我不怀疑……
Do you doubt thatclause 你怀疑……吗?
①I don't doubt that he will succeed.
②I doubt whether/if we will make a profit out of it.
③There is some doubt whether she will come on time.
2.not only...but also...
[教材原句 P27]There is strong and comprehensive evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide,not only causing serious damage,but also costing human lives.
有确凿而全面的证据表明,气温上升导致全球极端天气和自然灾害增多,不仅造成严重破坏,而且造成人员伤亡。
句式分析:句中的 not only...but also... 表示“ 不但 …… , 而且……”,连接并列的句子结构。
[例 1] Air not only occupies space,but it also has weight.
空气不仅占据空间,而且它还具有重量。
[例 2] Shakespeare was not only a writer but also an actor.
莎士比亚不仅是一个作家,还是一个演员。
[造句] 老工人对青年工人不仅言传而且身教。
The old workers instruct the young workers not only in words but in deeds.
[知识拓展]
(1) not only 与 but also 后面所连接的词的词性必须对等。
(2) not only 只能连用,而 but also 既可连用,也可分开用。not only 与 but also 后面所连接的词作主语时,谓语动词遵循“就近一致原 则”,谓语动词的数应与 but also 后的名词的数保持一致。
(3) not only 放在句首,后接句子要用部分倒装。
①Not only the students but also the teacher was invited.
②Not only are you funny,but also you are witty (机智的).
③Not only you but also she has to attend the ceremony.
五、拓展
1."方位名词+后缀-ern“ 构成的方位形容词集锦
①eastern 东方的; 东部的; 来自东方的
②western 西方的; 西部的; 来自西方的
③southern 南方的; 南部的; 来自南方的
④northern 北方的; 北部的; 来自北方的
⑤northwestern 西北方的; 来自西北的
⑥southeastern 东南方的; 来自东南的
2.有无定冠词意义不同的短语荟萃
①in charge of...主管; 看管; 负责
in the charge of...被……掌管; 由……负责
②in control of...控制; 管理
in the control of...被……控制
③in possession of...占有; 拥有
in the possession of...被占有; 为……所有
巩固练习
一、单词拼写,根据汉语写出英语。
1.The young man was asked to help plan Labour’s election ___________ (活动).
2.The applicants have to________(经历) a 48-hour wait for the results of tests.
3.The Danes have environmental issues high on their _______(议事日程).
4.You’d better keep the room warm,for the old man is ________(敏感的)to the cold.
5.The team enjoyed only_______(中等的) success last season.
6.The cost per household for the collection and _______(处理) of household rubbish is £50 a year.
7.The union has proposed new _________(规章制度) to control the hours worked by its employees.
8.The government promised to _____________(使生效) a new system to control financial institutions.
二、用单词的适当形式填空。
1.The project will contribute to ________(develop) the economy and reducing poverty when it is completed.
2.This is the first time we see how energy is involved in the ________(conserve) process.
3.Every weekend there are dozens ________ football and basketball games on television.
4.It is my pleasure to answer the questions ________(regard) the American Civil War.
5.So far,power ________(restore) in most parts that were hit by high winds last night.
6.Make sure all the elevators must undergo an annual safety ________(inspect).
7.Doing volunteer work can contribute to ________(increase) your sense of confidence and satisfaction with life.
8.Human beings have limited ________(tolerate) to noise.
9.She ________(fine) $300 and banned from driving for one month.
10.He explained this ________(regulate) to me word for word.
三、根据汉语完成句子。
1.全世界的人或许都感到了最近几年气候一直在变得越来越温暖。
People around the world may feel that the climate has been _______________ in recent years.
2.毫无疑问,好事情会来的,当它来的时候,会是一个惊喜。
_________________ the good thing will come, and when it comes, it will be a surprise.
3.西方的节日对中国的文化有影响吗?
Does Western festivals ________________________________ Chinese culture
4.2021年春季,这个地区发生了突发性气候变化,造成大量的庄稼死亡。(非谓语动词作状语)
In the spring of 2021, the sudden climate change occurred in this area,______________________.
5.路上堵车了,要不然我一小时前就到了。(含蓄虚拟语气)
There was a traffic jam on the way; otherwise _________________.
6.人们认为克隆技术是保护濒危物种的有效方法。(it作形式主语)
______________________________
7.当你受邀到朋友家里做客时,请尽量表现得体。(状语从句的省略)
______________________________
8.She said to me, “You went to the party last night, didn't you?”(变间接引语)
_____________________________
9.Mom said to me, “Will you first have supper or finish your homework?”(变间接引语)
_____________________________
10.“Please open the window,” the teacher said to Li Ming.(变间接引语)
____________________________
四、阅读理解
In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more thanthat. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand,Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼) followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is, the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.
1.What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan
A.His friends' invitation.
B.His interest in the country.
C.His love for teaching.
D.His desire to regain health.
2.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to
A.Developing a serious mental disease.
B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.
C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.
D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.
3.Which of the following best describes Mr Bissell's road trip in Uzbekistan
A.Romantic. B.Eventful.
C.Pleasant. D.Dangerous.
4.What is the purpose of this text
A.To introduce a book.
B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.
C.To remember a writer.
D.To recommend a travel destination.
五、七选五
Four simple ways to stay positive
Trying to stay positive is a great way to improve your quality of life. Try these four methods on a daily basis.Don't think a lot about negativity.Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult. Having things that annoy you is normal, and in fact, it's just healthy to cry or express upset once in a while. It's when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. __1__ However, don't give that sadness another second in your day.__2__What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside. Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like fruit and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance. Take a few days out of your week for at least half an hour of exercise, and try to stick to a routine. __3__Be kind to others.__4__ Making someone's day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours. Remember to smile and treat each person with respect. Good deeds can spread, and your positive attitude may spread among others.Take it one day at a time.Being positive isn't an easy thing. It's a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day. __5__Instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better.
A.Eat healthily and stay fit.
B.Take your lunch breaks outside.
C.Don't worry about what the future may bring.
D.Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times.
E.Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened.
F.Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness.
G.Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine can improve your mood
六、语法填空
The year of 2014 was pretty tough for Stevens. Unfortunate 1.________(event) happened to him one after another. He lost all his wealth and couldn't pay for his insurance, but there was even 2.________(bad) news to come. He had skin cancer, 3.________ made him ready to give up.4.________(lucky), he managed to find a job later and moved into a new home. It was then that Stevens seemed to turn a corner and realized his life was still worth 5.________(fight) for. He wrote in his blog, “My wife had told me many times she wished she could visit New York one day. She also wished we had a place 6.________(exercise) outside and watched our daughters playing.” He decided to put his plan into 7.________(act)—building a garden. To make a surprise for his wife, Stevens sent her off for a trip to New York City.Then, he went crazy building the garden. After ten days, all the work 8.________(pay) off. It made a big difference to Stevens's life. He wrote,“The kids love 9.________(they) new space. And I feel strangely 10.________(satisfy) to build this, which inspires me to keep going.”
七、读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When Lisa was a little girl, she learned an important lesson from her father. Her father told her that when she faced a problem, she should never give up, and instead she should try another solution. In the following years, Lisa always remembers her father's words.When Lisa was little, she dreamed of becoming a fashion designer after growing up. It was always her dream. But it was not an easy road.After graduating from college, Lisa went to Paris with her designs in order to make her dream come true. In Paris, she tried to talk to famous designers and show them some of her designs, but none of them showed any interest.Though Lisa was discouraged, she didn't give up. One day, at a friend's party, she was introduced to a young lady who was dressed in a beautiful knitted (针织的) sweater. It wasn't a fancy color, but it did have very special stitches(编织法). Lisa asked that lady if she knitted it herself after talking with her for a while. The lady said it was a work of a lady in Paris.Lisa really loved the special stitches and wanted to include them in her designs. And then Lisa had an even braver idea.“Why not own a fashion store of my own That way, I could design, make and sell my own clothes,” she thought. So she decided to begin with that kind of sweater.Later Lisa's friend introduced her to Madam Dean who knitted that sweater. The lady was from Armenia and she learned to knit that kind of sweater from people in her country.Lisa drew a picture of a sweater and asked Madam Dean to knit the sweater for her. Madam Dean agreed. One week later, Lisa got the sweater. The following day after Lisa received it, she wore it to a party in the fashion industry.Lisa was very nervous but she was lucky. Not long after the party began, her sweater drew the attention of a store owner from New York. She wanted to order forty such sweaters in two weeks. Lisa was really happy and accepted the order.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式作答。The next day, Lisa told the good news to Madam Dean. ________________Lisa then remembered her father's words. ___________________________
参考答案
一、单词拼写
1.campaign 2.undergo 3.agenda 4.sensitive 5.moderate 6.disposal 7.regulations 8.implement
二、单句语法填空
1.developing 2.conservation 3.of 4.regarding 5.has been restored 6.inspection 7.increasing 8.tolerance 9.was fined 10.regulation
三、完成句子
1.getting warmer and warmer 2.There is no doubt that 3.have an impact/effect on 4.killing a lot of crops 5.I would have arrived an hour ago 6.It is believed that clone technology is an effective way of protecting endangered species. 7.Please try to behave yourself/be on your best behaviour when invited to a friend's home. 8.She asked me whether I had gone to the party the night before.
9.Mom asked me whether I would first have supper or finish my homework. 10.The teacher asked Li Ming to open the window.
四、阅读
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea”可知,几年后,Bissell仍然被这个国家所吸引。他回到乌兹别克斯坦写了一篇关于咸海消失的文章。因此推断出对这个国家的兴趣让Bissell先生再次返回乌兹别克斯坦。故选B。
2.D 词句猜测题。划线句是第二段首句,that用来指代上文提的事情,因此推断that指代写了一篇关于咸海消失的文章这件事,根据第一段最后一句“A few years later, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea(几年后,仍然被这个国家所吸引,他回到乌兹别克斯坦写了一篇关于咸海消失的文章)”可知,that指代写了一篇关于死海消失的文章这件事,故选D。
3.B 推理判断题。根据第三段“This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral(葬礼) followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.”可知,在乌兹别克斯坦的旅途中,Mr Bissell既体会到了友善和温暖,也看到了社会的黑暗面。在撒马尔罕,Mr Bissell欣赏到了的建筑奇观。在前往布哈拉的路上,他因为被怀疑进行毒品交易,他尝到了警察的伎俩。在费尔干纳,他参加了一个山区葬礼,然后参加了一个奇怪的酒会。在卡拉卡尔帕克斯坦,他为沙尘暴、疾病和被困在数英里外的渔船而难过。由此可知,在旅途中,他经历了很多事情。结合选项,B选项(充满事件的,多事的)可以表达此意。故选B。
4.A 推理判断题。文章第一段提到书的作者的乌兹别克斯坦之行,引出他写的书,接下来三段讲述了他的书《追逐大海:迷失在中亚帝国的幽灵》的故事内容,是乌兹别克斯坦生活的一个快速观察。因此推断本文的写作目的是介绍一本书。故选A。
五、七选五
1.E 由本段的主旨句“Don't think a lot about negativity”并结合空前内容可知,本段建议将负面情绪发泄出来,但是不能让这些负面情绪时刻控制你的生活,同时结合空后的内容可知,E项“花几分钟去感受悲伤,并接受已经发生的事情”承上启下,使前后语意连贯,故选E。
2.A 分析文章结构可知,该空是本段的主旨句。本段给出的建议是“Fill yourself with good,healthy foods like fruit and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance”,即吃健康的食物,并且坚持锻炼,故A项“健康饮食,保持健康”与下文表达一致。
3.G 空前建议每个星期花几天,每天至少锻炼半个小时,并试着坚持。G项“甚至户外散步并享受阳光都会改善你的情绪”承接上文内容。
4.F 根据本段主旨句可知,本段建议对他人友好,F项中的“kindness and selflessness”与主旨句中的“kind”和本段中的“Good deeds”对应,故选F项。
5.C 由本段的主旨句“Take it one day at a time”可知,本段建议活在当下,且空后的Instead也暗示本空的内容与空后内容相反,故C项“不要担心未来可能会带来什么”符合语境。
六、语法填空
1.events 考查名词复数。根据本句中的“one after another”可判断出,此处应用event的复数形式。故填events。
2.worse 考查形容词的比较等级。根据空格前的“even”可知,此处应用bad的比较级形式,指Stevens失去了所有的财富,但是他遭遇了更不幸的事情。故填worse。
3.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可判断出,空处引导非限制性定语从句,解释说明上文的“He had skin cancer”这件事,关系词在从句中作主语。故填which。
4.Luckily 考查词性转换。语境表示,幸运的是,Stevens成功地找到了一份工作。此处应用副词形式作状语,修饰后面的句子。故填Luckily。注意首字母大写。
5.fighting 考查非谓语动词。be worth doing是固定结构,意为“值得……”。故填fighting。
6.to exercise 考查非谓语动词。语境表示,Stevens的妻子希望他们能有一个可以出去锻炼的地方。此处应用exercise的动词不定式形式作后置定语。故填to exercise。
7.action 考查词性转换。put sth. into action是固定短语,意为“把……付诸实践”。故填action。
8.paid 考查动词的时态。根据上下文语境可知,此处应用一般过去时,表示发生在过去的动作。故填paid。
9.their 考查代词的用法。根据下文的“new space”可知,此处应用they的形容词性物主代词their修饰名词“space”。故填their。
10.satisfied 考查词性转换。语境表示,Stevens感觉很满意。此处应用形容词satisfied作“feel”的表语,用以表示Stevens当时的心情。故填satisfied。
七、读后续写
参考范文:
The next day, Lisa told the good news to Madam Dean. She told her the order. Madam Dean almost shouted, “What Forty sweaters in two weeks That's impossible! Do you know how long it took me to make the sweater for you It took me one week.” Lisa was very worried to hear that. But she didn't want to lose such a great opportunity. It was really important to her.Lisa then remembered her father's words. She decided to find another solution. She thought Madam Dean might not be the only one in Paris who knew how to knit that kind of sweater. She asked Madam Dean if she knew anyone else who could help her. Madam Dean then started to make some phone calls. Finally, she found twenty women who agreed to help her. All the sweaters were finished in two weeks. The sweaters were all delivered to New York and they sold very well. Lisa was finally closer to her dream.