Unit 1 How can we become good learners
1. 1. textbook n.= text 教科书;课本;教材 textbook adj. 规范的;标准的
a school/medical/history, etc. textbook 学校、医学、历史等教科书
a textbook example of how the game should be played 这项比赛的标准示范
text n. 短信,文章,课本 v.(用手机给某人)发短信 text sb text sb sth
context n. [ CU ] ①(事情发生的)背景,环境,来龙去脉 ②上下文;语境
2. conversation n. / k nv se n/ [ CU ] ~ (with sb) (about sth) (非正式)交谈,谈话
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. 唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。
get into conversation with sb= get into a conversation with sb 开始与某人攀谈
I tried to make conversation. 我设法找些话题
converse v. (with sb) 交谈;谈话
3. aloud adv. / la d/
① 出声地 read aloud wonder aloud疑惑地说。
②大声地 She cried aloud in protest. 她大声抗议。
③think aloud/out loud 自言自语;边想边说;进行有声思考
loud /la d/ adj. ( louder loudest )
①喧闹的;响亮的;大声的
loud laughter 响亮的笑声 She spoke in a very loud voice. 她声音宏亮地讲了话。
② (人或举止 )说话太大声的;吵闹的
loudly adv. She screamed as loudly as she could. 她声嘶力竭地尖叫着。
loudness n. [ U ]
loud /la d/ adv. louder loudest 喧闹地;大声地;响亮地
Do you have to play that music so loud 你非得把音乐放那么响吗?
IDIOMS 习语
①loud and clear清楚明白
The message is coming through loud and clear. 消息传达得清楚明白。
② out loud:出声;大声地
I laughed out loud. 我放声大笑。 Please read the letter out loud. 请把信大声念出来。
4. pronounce v. /pr na ns/
①vt. 发音;读(音) Very few people can pronounce my name correctly.
pronunciation n./pr n nsi e n/ 发音;读音
unpronounceable adj. / npr na ns bl/ (语词,尤指名字 ) 难发音的;拗口的
pronounceable adj./pr na ns bl/ (声音或词语 )发音的;读得出的
②正式宣布(或公布、授予等)
vt. The judge will pronounce sentence today. 法官将于今天宣判。
[ VN-N ] She pronounced him the winner of the competition. 她宣布他是竞赛的优胜者。
[ VN-ADJ ] She was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. 到达医院时她被宣告已经死亡。
[ VN to inf ] He pronounced the country to be in a state of war. 他宣布全国进入战争状态。
pronouncement n. 声明;公告;宣告
5. sentence n. / sent ns/ ①[ C ] (语法 )句子 ②[ CU ]判决;宣判;判刑
a jail/prison sentence 判处监禁 a light/heavy sentence 轻判;重判
The prisoner has served his sentence and will be released tomorrow. 犯人已服刑期满,明天将获释。
The judge passed sentence. 法官宣布了判决。
death sentence n.死刑 life sentence n. 无期徒刑;终身监禁
v. sentence sb (to sth)判决;宣判;判刑
to be sentenced to death/life imprisonment/three years in prison 被判死刑╱终身监禁╱三年徒刑
6. patient / pe nt/ n. 病人
patient adj. ~ (with sb/sth) 有耐心的;能忍耐的 patience n.耐心
patiently adv. She sat patiently waiting for her turn. 她耐心地坐着等候轮到自己。
7. express vt. / k spres/ ①表示;表达;表露
to express fears/doubts/reservations 表示担心╱怀疑╱保留意见
to express interest/regret/surprise 表示关注╱遗憾╱惊讶
unexpressed adj. / n k sprest/ (思想、感情或意见 )未表现出的;未表达的;未表示的
②~ yourself:表达(自己的思想感情)
vt. Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. 十来岁的孩子在表达思想方面常常有困难。
[ VN-ADJ ] They expressed themselves delighted. 他们表示他们很高兴。
③vt. ~ itself ( of a feeling 感觉 )显而易见;不言自明
Their pleasure expressed itself in a burst of applause. 他们的喜悦从一阵热烈的掌声中表现出来。
④vt. ~ sth (to sb/sth)快递邮寄(或发送)
As soon as I receive payment I will express the book to you. 我一收到款就把书用快递给你寄去。
express adj.特快的;快速的;快递的 an express bus/coach/train 特快公共汽车╱长途汽车╱列车
express n.①( express train ) [ C ]特快列车② [ U ]快件服务;快递服务;快运服务
expression n. / k spre n/
①[ UC ]表示;表达;表露 an expression of support 表示支持
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears.表现出恐惧。
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem.
② [ C ]表情;神色 SYN look facial expressions 面部表情
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror 惊讶╱不相信╱恐怖的神色
③[ C] a word or phrase 词语;措辞;表达方式
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression . 请原谅我这么说,他是一个讨厌透顶的家伙。
④[ U] (演奏乐曲、说话、表演等时流露的)感情,表情
Try to put a little more expression into it! 尽量注入更多的感情!
8. discover v. /d sk v (r)/
①vt.(第一个)发现 Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS.
②(出乎意料地)发现,找到,发觉
vt. We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island.
[ VN -ing ] He was discovered hiding in a shed. 人们发现他原来藏在棚屋里。
[ VN-ADJ ] She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. 人们发现她死在利兹她的家里。
③ 了解到;认识到;查明
[ V (that) ] It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. 得知他不识字真令人震惊。
[ VN to inf ] He was later discovered to be seriously ill. 后来才了解到他患了重病。
discovery n./d sk v ri/ ①[ CU ] ~ (of sth)~ (that...)发现;发觉 ②[ C ]被发现的事物(或真相、人)
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years.
9. secret adj. / si kr t/ ~ (from sb)秘密的;保密的;外人不得而知的
secret information/meetings/talks 秘密信息╱会议╱会谈
He tried to keep it secret from his family. 这件事他试图瞒着家里。
top secret adj.(尤指对他国政府)最高机密的,绝密的 top-secret documents 绝密文件
secret n. ① [ C ] 秘密;机密②( the secret ) [ sing. ] 诀窍;秘诀③ [ C usually pl. ] 奥秘;奥妙
Can you keep a secret 你能保守秘密吗?
Careful planning is the secret of success. 仔细计划是成功的诀窍。
④in secret秘密地;暗中 The meeting was held in secret. 会议是秘密召开的。
⑤make no secret of sth 对……不加隐瞒 He made no secret of her dislike for John.
⑥the secrets of life/nature/the universe 生命/大自然/宇宙等的奥秘
10. look up
① look up (生意、某人的情况等 ) 好转;改善 SYN improve
②look up (from sth)(在低头看某物时)抬头往上看
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. 我进房间时,她从书本上抬起头来看了看。
③look sb up(尤指在久别之后)拜访,看望,接触
Do look me up the next time you're in London. 你下次到伦敦,一定要来看我。
④look sth up(在词典、参考书中或通过电脑)查阅,查检
I looked it up in the dictionary. 我在词典里查过这个词。
⑤look up to sb 钦佩;仰慕;尊敬 ⑥look down on/upon sb
11. repeat v. /r pi t/
①~ (sth/yourself)重复;重说;重写 repeat a question 重复一遍问题
Do say if I'm repeating myself . 如果我在重复自己说过的话,请直言。
②vt. 重做;重新推出;重复
to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise 重复一个错误╱过程;反复练习
③~ (itself) 重复发生;再次发生
vt. History has a strange way of repeating itself. 历史会奇怪地重演。
④vt. ~ sth (to sb) 转述;转告
I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. 这些话你一个字也不要告诉别人。
⑤~ (sth) (after sb)复述,跟读(尤指为学习)
vt. Listen and repeat each sentence after me. 先听再跟着我朗读每个句子。
⑥[ V ] ~ (on sb) 留有余味
Do you find that onions repeat on you 你是不是觉得吃了洋葱嘴里老有一股味儿?
12. note n. /n t/
①[ C ]笔记;记录 Please make a note of the dates. 请记下日期。
②[ C ]短笺;便条 leave a note for sb footnote n. 脚注
③notes [ pl. ] (听讲或读书等时的)记录,笔记
He sat taking notes of everything that was said. 他坐在那儿记下了所说的每一件事。
④=banknote=bill ) [ C ] a piece of paper money 纸币 a £5 note 一张面值为5英镑的纸币
⑤[ C ]单音;音调;音符 high/low notes 高╱低音
⑥[ sing. ] ~ (of sth) 特征;口气;调子;气氛 SYN air
There was a note of amusement in his voice. 听他的口气,是觉得很有意思。
IDIOMS 习语
① of note:重要的;引人注目的 a scientist of note 著名的科学家
②take note (of sth) 注意到;将…铭记在心 Take note of what he says. 牢记他说的话。
note v /n t/ ①注意;留意
vt. Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. 注意小教堂里精致的早期巴罗克风格的祭坛。
It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted.
②note sth down:to write down sth important so that you will not forget it 记录;记下
noted adj.~ (for/as sth) (以…)见称,闻名,著名
He is not noted for his sense of humour. 他没什么幽默感。
13. notice n. / n t s/
①[ U ]注意;理会;察觉
Take no notice of what he says. 别理会他说的话。
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice . 是苏珊使我注意到这个问题的。
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice . 通常情况下,我是不会看到这封信的。
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company.
②[ C ]通告;布告;通知
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. 布告牌上有一则通知说这堂课取消了。
③[ C ]公告牌;警示牌 a notice saying ‘Keep off the Grass' 写着“勿踏草地”的公告牌
④[ U ]预告;警告
You must give one month's notice . 你必须一个月前发出通知。
Prices may be altered without notice. 价格变动不另行通知。
IDIOMS 习语
① at short notice /at a moment's notice随时;一经通知立即;没有准备时间
You must be ready to leave at a moment's notice. 你必须随时准备出发。
②on short notice= at short notice
notice v / n t s/ 通常不用于进行时 )
①vt.看(或听)到;注意到;意识到 The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell.
② vt.注意;留意 She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed.
notify v. / n t fa / ~ sb (of sth)/~ sth to sb t(正式)通报,通知 SYN inform
The police must be notified of the date of the demonstration. 必须向警方报告游行示威的日期。
16. pattern n. / p tn/
①模式;方式 changing patterns of behaviour 行为变化模式
②范例;典范;榜样;样板
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. 这个系统堪为他人仿效的典范。
③ 图案;花样;式样 a pattern of diamonds and squares 菱形和正方形构成的图案
pattern vt. / p tn/
①构成图案(或花样) Frost patterned the window. 霜在窗子上形成了图案。
②使形成,促成(某行为模式) Adult behaviour is often patterned by childhood experiences.
③pattern sth on sth= pattern sth after sth 模仿;仿效
a new approach patterned on Japanese ideas 模仿日本概念而设计的新方法
17.increase v. ~ (sth) (from A) (to B)/ ~ (sth) (by sth)(使)增长,增多;增加
[ V ] The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. 人口已从120万增加到了180万。
The rate of inflation increased by 2%. 通货膨胀率增长了2%。
increased adj. increased demand 增加的需求
increase n. / kri s/ [ CU ] ~ (in sth) 增长;增多;增加 an increase in spending 开支的增长
a significant/substantial increase in sales 销售量的显著╱可观增长
price/tax/wage increases 价格╱税额╱工资的上涨
Homelessness is on the increase. 无家可归者越来越多。
decrease v. /d kri s/ ~ (from sth) (to sth)(使大小、数量等)减少,减小,降低
[ V ] The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. 今年新生人数从210减少到160。
The price of wheat has decreased by 15%. 小麦价格降低了15%。
vt. People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. 人们应减少脂肪的摄入量。
decrease n. / di kri s/ [ CU ] ~ (in sth)/~ (of sth减少;降低;减少量
There has been some decrease in military spending this year. 今年的军费开支有所减少。
a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum 参观博物馆人数下降将近
18. speed n. /spi d/
①[ CU ](运动的)速度,速率 pick up speed=gather speed加速。
at high/low/full/top speed 以高╱低╱全╱最高速 at breakneck speed 以不要命的速度
travelling at the speed of light/sound 以光速╱音速行进
airspeed n. / e spi d/(飞机的)空速 ground speed n. 地速(飞机相对于地面的速度)
②[ U]快;迅速 A car flashed past them at speed (= fast) . 一辆汽车从他们身边疾驰而过。
③more haste, less speed (saying )欲速则不达
④full speed/steam ahead=with as much speed or energy as possible 全速(或全力)向前
speed v. /spi d/ ( speeded speeded )快速前行;加速;促进
The drugs will speed her recovery. 这些药会促进她的康复。
The police caught him speeding. 警察发现他超速行驶。
speed up/ speed sth up(使)加速
The train soon speeded up. 火车很快加速了。
Can you try and speed things up a bit 你能不能设法加快一点事情的进度?
20. born v. /b n/ (仅用于被动语态,不用by )
① 出生;出世 I was born in 1976. 我生于1976年。
She was born into a very musical family. 她生于音乐之家。
He was born of/to German parents. 他的生身父母是德国人。
She was born with a weak heart. 她生来就有一个衰弱的心脏。
[ VN-ADJ ] Her brother was born blind . 她的哥哥先天性失明。
②vt. (思想、机构、感情等 )出现;形成;成立
③ -born (构成复合词 )以…的顺序(或方式、地点等)出生的
firstborn 第一个孩子 French-born 法国出生的 a newborn baby 新生儿
IDIOMS 习语
① be born to be/do sth注定会成为;注定要做
He was born to be a great composer. 他是个天生的伟大作曲家。
②born and bred(在某地)出生长大;受过…熏陶
He was born and bred in Boston. 他生于波士顿,长于波士顿。
③born with a silver spoon in your mouth= ( saying )生于富裕之家;出身富裕
④be /be born/be made that way ( 人 )天性如此;生下就这样
It's not his fault he's so pompous—he was born that way. 自命不凡
born adj. /b n/天生(有某方面才能)的
a born athlete/writer/leader 天生的运动员╱作家╱领袖 a born loser 永远的失败者
21. able adj. (≠ unable) ability n. (≠ inability) disabled adj. disability n.
ability n. / b l ti/
①[ sing. ] ~ to do sth能力 The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.
② [ CU ]才能;本领;才智 He was a man of extraordinary abilities. 他才干卓著。
inability n. / n b l ti/ [ U sing. ]~ (to do sth)无能;无力;不能
able adj. / e bl/
①~ to do sth (用作情态动词 ) 能;能够 You must be able to speak French for this job.
②有才智的;有才能的;(某方面)擅长的 the ablest student in the class
unable adj. / n e bl/ ~ to do sth没有所需技能(或力量、时间、知识等);未能;无法
I tried to contact him but was unable to. 我试着跟他联系,却没联系上。
disable v. /d s e bl/ vt.使丧失能力;使伤残
disabled adj. ①丧失能力的;有残疾的;无能力的② the disabled [ pl. ]残疾人;伤残者
physically/mentally disabled 有生理残疾的;有心理缺陷的
disability n. / d s b l ti/ (某种)缺陷,障碍 a physical/mental disability 生理缺陷;心理障碍
enable sb to do sth ① 使能够;使有机会 ② 使成为可能;使可行使实现
22. create v. /kri e t/ creation n. 创造;创建
① vt.创造;创作;创建 The government plans to create more jobs for young people.
② vt.造成,引起,产生(感觉或印象)
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. 他们把它刷成红色以造成一种温暖的感觉。
creative adj. 有创造力的 n. 富于创造力的人;
creatively adv. creativity / kri e t v ti/ n. [ U ]
creation n. 创造,创建 creator n. 创造者;创作者;发明者
23. brain /bre n/
① [ C ] 脑 She died of a brain tumour. 她死于脑瘤。
②[ U ] [ C usually pl. ] 智力;脑力;逻辑思维能力
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true.
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. 老师们发现他小时候就很聪颖。
no-brainer n.无需用脑的事;容易的决定
③[ C usually pl. ] 聪明的人;有智慧的人
one of the best scientific brains in the country 国家最优秀的科技人才之一
④the brains(群体中)最聪明的人;策划组织者
He's always been the brains of the family. 这家人数他聪明。
The band's drummer is the brains behind their latest venture. 这位乐队鼓手是他们最近一次活动的策划人。
IDIOMS 习语
①have sth on the brain某事萦绕心头;过分热衷 ②beat your brains out绞尽脑汁;反复推敲
③pick sb's brains讨教;请教;不断地问(以向别人学习) ④rack your brain(s)绞尽脑汁;冥思苦想
24. active / kt v/
①(尤指体力上)忙碌的,活跃的 OPP inactive
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. 尽管快80岁了,他还是十分活跃。
② 积极的 active involvement/participation/support/resistance 积极参与╱参加╱支持╱抵抗
She takes an active part in school life. 她积极参加学校活动。
③ 定期进行的;起作用的
The virus is still active in the blood. 这种病毒仍然在血液中起作用。
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) 活火山 OPP inactive
dormant adj. 休眠的;蛰伏的;暂停活动的
④活跃的;(思想上)充满活力的 That child has a very active imagination. 那个小孩想象力十分丰富。
⑤起化学作用的;有效的 OPP inactive
What is the active ingredient in aspirin 什么是阿司匹林中的有效成分?
⑥ 主动语态的
actively adv. 积极地 She was actively looking for a job. 她在积极找工作。
25. attention / ten n/
① [ U ]注意;专心;留心;注意力
He turned his attention back to the road again. 他把注意力转回到道路上。
Please pay attention to what I am saying. 请注意听我讲的话。
She tried to attract the waiter's attention . 她试图引起服务员的注意。
An article in the newspaper caught my attention . 报上一篇文章引起了我的注意。
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... 我已获悉…
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. 他提请(他们)注意
② [ U ]兴趣;关注
Films with big stars always attract great attention . 有大明星演出的电影总是引起很大的兴趣。
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention . 身为幼女,她一直是大家关注的中心。
③ [ U ] special care, action or treatment 特别照料(或行动、处理)
She was in need of medical attention. 她需要治疗。
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired) . 房顶需要修理了。
④[ U ]立正姿势 to stand at/to attention 立正站着;立正 (stand) at ease 稍息
26. connect v. /k nekt/
①~ A to/with B/ ~ A and B(使)连接;联结
vt. The towns are connected by train and bus services. 这些城镇由火车和公共汽车连接起来。
②vt. ~ sth (to sth)使…连接;接通
First connect the printer to the computer. 首先把打印机与计算机接通。
③~ sb/sth (with sb/sth) to have a link with sb/sth 与…有联系(或关联)
They are connected by marriage. 他们已联姻。
The two subjects are closely connected . 这两门学科紧密相连。
unconnected adj. ~ (with/to sth)不相关的;无联系的
The two crimes are apparently unconnected. 这两起犯罪显然没有关联。
well connected adj. ( of a person 人 )与达官豪富有亲友关系的;社会关系强固的
④ 为(某人)接通电话;连接 SYN put through OPP disconnect
Hold on please, I'm trying to connect you. 请别挂电话,我在尽力给您接通。
connection n. =connexion~ (between A and B)/ ~ (with sth) (两种事实、观念等的)联系,关联
a direct/close/strong connection with sth 与某事有直接的╱密切的╱牢固的联系
How did you make the connection 你怎么看出来有这种关系的?
IDIOMS 习语
① in connection with sb/sth与…有关(或相关)
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. 我写此信与你最近求职一事有关。
② in this/that connection由于这(或那)事;为此
disconnect v. / d sk nekt/ disconnection [ UC ] n.
①vt. ~ sth (from sth)切断(煤气、水或电的供应)
First, disconnect the boiler from the water mains. 先将锅炉与供水总管断开。
② ~ sth (from sth)= to separate sth from sth 使分离;使脱离
The ski had become disconnected from the boot. 滑雪板与靴子脱离了。
③~ (sb) (from sth) (与互联网)断开
vt. I keep getting disconnected when I'm online. 我上网时不断掉线。
[ V ] My computer crashes every time I disconnect from the Internet. 我每次断网,计算机都会突然死机。
27. overnight adv./adj. / v na t/ ①在夜间;在晚上 ②突然;一夜之间;旋即
We stayed overnight in London after the theatre. 我们看完戏后在伦敦住了一晚。
an overnight flight 夜间飞行 overnight accommodation 一夜住宿
28. review n. /r vju /
①[ UC ]评审,审查,检查,检讨(以进行必要的修改)
The case is subject to judicial review. 这个案子必须接受司法审查。
His parole application is up for review next week. 他的假释申请下周审查。
The terms of the contract are under review. 合同条文正在审议。
② [ CU ](对书籍、戏剧、电影等的)评介,评论 a book review 书评
③阅兵式;检阅 ④(尤指为准备考试的)温习课,复习课
review vt. /r vju /
①复查;重新考虑 The government will review the situation later in the year.
②回顾;反思 She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home.
③写(关于书籍、戏剧、电影等的)评论;评介
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. 全国性报纸都对这部戏剧作了评论。
④ 检阅(部队) ⑤(尤指为准备考试而)温习,复习
29. knowledge n. / n l d /
①[ U sing. ] 知识;学问;学识
practical/medical/scientific knowledge 实际╱医学╱科学知识
He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. 他在绘画和音乐方面知识渊博。
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. 大家对税制缺乏了解。
②[ U ]知晓;知悉;了解
She sent the letter without my knowledge . 她背着我把信寄了出去。
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. 她知道时间有限,所以很着急。
IDIOMS 习语
①be common/ public knowledge常识;众所周知
②come to sb's knowledge被某人知道;被某人获悉
It has come to our knowledge that you have been taking time off without permission.
③to your knowledge据某人所知
‘Are they divorced ' ‘Not to my knowledge.' “他们离婚了吗?”“据我所知没有
30. wise adj. /wa z/
① (人 )充满智慧的;明智的;英明的;明察善断的a wise old man 智叟
②(行动和行为 ) 明智的;高明的;有判断力的
a wise decision 明智的决定 SYN prudent
It was very wise to leave when you did. 你那时离开非常明智。
wisely adv She nodded wisely. 她聪明地点了点头。
wisdom un. / w zd m/
①智慧;才智;精明 a woman of great wisdom 才女 words of wisdom 至理名言
②a pearl of wisdom=a wise remark 睿智的语言;隽语;妙语如珠
31.nut n. ①坚果 to crack a nut 破开坚果
② 怪人;疯子 He's a complete nut, if you ask me. 要我说,他是个十足的疯子。
③(构成复合词 ) 着迷的人;专注于某事的人;…迷
a fitness/tennis/computer, etc. nut 健美迷、网球迷、电脑迷等
④ a hard/tough nut难对付的人;难说服的人
a hard/tough nut (to crack)棘手的问题;不好对付的情形
32.term n.①[ C]词语;术语;措辞 a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term 技术、法律、科学等术语
②[ CU]学期 the spring/summer/autumn/fall term 春季╱夏季╱秋季学期
③[ C]期;期限;任期 a long term of imprisonment 长期监禁
IDIOMS 习语
① in terms of / in ... terms谈及;就…而言;在…方面
What does this mean in terms of cost 这在成本上意味着什么?
In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce. 从实际的角度来看,这项法律可能难以执行。
② in the long/short/medium term长╱短╱中期内 long-term adj. short-term adj. medium-term adj.
term vt. Term A B 把…称为;把…叫做
[ VN-N/ADJ] At his age, he can hardly be termed a young man. 到了这个年纪,他称不上是年轻人了。
33.still adv.① 还;还是;仍然;依旧 Mum, I'm still hungry! 妈,我还饿!
②(虽然…)还是;但;不过 The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time.
③(加强比较级)还要,更 The next day was warmer still. 第二天更暖和了。
④~ more/another=even more 还有(更多) There was still more bad news to come.
still adj. ① 静止的;平静的;安静的;寂静的
Keep still while I brush your hair. 我给你梳头时你不要动。
The kids found it hard to stay still . 孩子们觉得待着不动很难做到。
② still waters run deep( saying) 静水流深;木讷寡言者也许胸藏丘壑
【练习】
1. —Why did you invite me to dinner?
--I ________ a new restaurant I didn't notice before when I passed by the street.
A. noted B. mentioned C. found D.discovered
2. If we don't keep bringing this to the ______ of the people, nothing will be done
A. direction B. conversation C. introduction D.attention
3. – Let's go to watch the movie My People, My Country this weekend, shall we
– Great. It's very hot according to the movie ________ on the Internet.
A. theatre B. star C. poster D. review
4. -Most teenagers _______ the heroes in their eyes and usually follow them,
--I think they should have a right attitude. To be oneself is also important,
A. look forward to B.look up to C. get along with D, come up with
5. ─How do you explain the slogan(口号)of the 7th Military World Games is Military Glory, World Peace
─Well, I think it's a(n) ___ of the strong military, the sports spirit and people's heart for peace.
A. interview B. knowledge C. expression D. pattern
6. ─Chinese river dolphins are in danger.
─We must take ______ measures to protect them for our future generation.
A. general B. suddenly C. patient D. active
7. — Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize for her of artemisinin.
— And she was the first Chinese who won the prize in science.
invention B. discovery C. found D. thought
8. – I'm not sure what to write about The Secret Garden in the report.
– You should read some ______ about the book before writing.
A. rewards B. reasons C. reviews D. results
9. Jason is ______ in answering the teacher's question, but he used to be shy in class.
A. quiet B. active C. honest D. silent
10. — The population of our country continues to __________.
— So we need more crops to feed more people.
A. come B. born C. increase D. create
11. – How sweet Daisy's voice is! She seems to be good at singing all kinds of songs.
– But actually, she has trouble hitting the high ______.
A. notes B. beats C. steps D. sounds
12.—Has Charles said sorry to Annie
—He did say something to her, but his words only her anger.
A. suggested B. created C. repeated D. increased
13. —What did you do at the meeting
—We first had a quick of this year's work, and then made some future plans.
A. review B. repeat C. request D. record
14. — Look! Ruby's ______ is changing from surprise to excitement.
— Yeah. This result is really unexpected for her.
A. expression B. explanation C. conversation D. translation
15. — Shall we call for a taxi
— OK. Let me ______ the phone number in Yellow Pages
A. look at B. look for C. look up D. look after
16. --- What happened There is a ______ of sadness in her voice.
--- Her son failed to pass the test again.
A. notice B. note C. mark D. symbol
17. The house is in good shape! Are you satisfied with it, madam
-Well, but I noticed the doorway already needed some_______.
A. Reason B. time C. attention D. promise
18.-- What do you think of the human and the computer
--A human_____can do some things better than a computer, for example, creating new ideas
A. head B. brain C. mind D. heart
19. —Where is the young man with glasses
--Oh, I failed to _____ that he had left. He just drank with a lady over there.
A. watch B. note C. memorize D. mean
20. —What did the old man talk to you
—He __________ the whole of his past life, and at last he wished us a bright future.
A. reviewed B. remembered C. reminded D. regarded
21. —Could you tell us how to do it We don't know the steps.
—OK, please _________ my words carefully.
A. hear B. note C. see D. keep
22.- Many young adults find it hard to make their own decisions.
--Well, they have to choose_____and be responsible for their actions.
A. wisely B. slowly C. directly D. quickly
23-I'm so upset that I can't_____ my attention on my study these days.
--Maybe you need a good rest and more exercise, I think.
A.pay B.fix C.draw D. catch
24. —Many young adults find it hard to make their own decisions.
—Well, they have to choose __________ and be responsible (负责任的) for their actions.
A. naturally B. especially C. normally D. wisely
25 —What's it on the board
—It's a(n) ________ saying that the meeting has been put off.
A. sentence B. message C. notice D. poster
26. --What happened just now
--The doctor_____ the patient dead.
A.pronounced B.said C.told D.expressed
27. –She is often so _____ in her novel that she forgets to eat.
--Then how can she have a healthy body
A. careful B. busy C. deep D. crazy
28. –You always makes friends with those who are____. Why
--Because I don't want to be too bored.
A. gentle B. active C. pleasant D.peaceful
29. —Could you tell me the _____ of making such a wonderful pasta dish
—Well, I just follow the directions in the cookbook.
A. trick B. plan C. rule D. pattern
30.—Where is the young man with glasses?
—Oh, I failed to______ that he had left. He just drank with a lady over there.
suggest B. memorize C. note D. mean
31. —How do you like the weight loss product
—That may do at first, but after a while you will_______ right back where you started.
A. give up B. take up C. step up D. end up
32. —Hey. I shot a glance at Miss Lee just now, and I found a smile_______ across her face.
—She must be pleased with the result, right
A. appeared B. spread C. showed D. discovered
33. —Let's have a game of tennis, and the loser has to_______ the other to a hot dog. —It's a deal.
A. invite B. treat C. offer D. serve
34 —What is your brother busy with these days
—Who knows He's always _______ about everything.
interested B. strange C. fascinating D. secret
35. —Study shows that sunbathing沐浴日光) _______ the risk of getting skin cancer.
—Really Bad news !
rises B. produces C. spreads D. increases
36. — _______ fine weather it is today! Let's go out for walking.
—OK.We've never had such sunny days.
How B. what a C. what D. How a
37.— Does your grandpa often take exercises
— Yeah. Although he is nearly 90.,he is still very_______.
alive B. active C. outgoing D. creative
38. —What did you want to say — Oh,nothing! I was just thinking_______.
loud B. aloud C. loudly D. louder
39—The test seems very difficult. Do you really have no problem with it
—_________.I have prepared for it for a long time.
A. Mind your own business B. It serves you right
C. Use it or lose it D It's a piece of cake
40. —That T-shirt with Zheng Shuang's picture on it______belong to Rebecca.
—No, it ______be hers. She hates red.
A.must; shouldn't B may: must C. must. should D.must; cannot
41.—The fireman tried their best to stop the forest fire _________.
—They were really brave!
A.blowing B.shining C.jumping D.spreading
42.—What did he say?
—Oh,don't mind him.He was just thinking _________.
A.aloud B.loudly C.loud D.louder
43.—Thanks to my teachers' help,I am accepted into the No.1 Middle School Affiliated to Central China Normal University.
—Congratulations!You should send them thank-you cards as an _________ of thanks.
A.appreciate B.support C.expression D.tradition
44.—As a teenager,we should always think about our dreams and goals.
—I couldn't agree more.If you don't know what you want,you might _________ nowhere.
A.get out of B.lead to C.end up D.get into
45.—What do you think about the story Tony shared just now
—I don't know. But there was a ________of amusement in his voice.
A. beat B. step C. note D. sound
46.—I think you should _______what you need to learn_____your interest.
—That's a good idea.
A. connect: with B. communicate; with C. end; up D. explain: to
47.—I wonder why Ben is able to think of new things.
—Because he has an _____ mind and imagination.
A.active B.attractive C.available D.alive
48.I think your son has a wide ________ of painting and music.
A.knowledge B.mind C.board D.achievement
49.—What did the old man talk to you
—He _______the whole of his past life, and at last he wished us a bright future.
A. remembered B. reminded C. reviewed D. regarded
50.—If you do that, you will _____with an egg on your face.
—But I won't regret it.
A. take up B. end up C. keep up D. catch up
51.—While a person is asleep, a part of his brain is still _______.
—So some people always have dreams.
active B. alive C. awake D. afraid
52.—Did Tom love that trip
—Not at all! He pulled a long face and made no _______ of his dislike for it.
A. secret B. difference C. mistake D. attention
53.—As a doctor, you often need to ________aside your personal feelings.
—The problem _______ in whether the doctor can control themselves.
A. lie; lays B. lay; lay C. lie; laid D. lay: lies
54.--Oh, the price is much higher than I expected!
--But it's quite reasonable for such a car! And I'm afraid such an offer might not be________.
A. increased B. repeated C. realized D. pronounced
55. Guess what I shot a glance at Miss Lee just now, then I found a smile ____across her face.
A. appeared B. showed C. saw D. spread
56.When I ______ in bed, I heard a lot of noise. Some workers were ____a new road.
A. laid; lying B. lay; laying C. lay; lying D. laid; laying
57.—Why are you always _______to me I'll disbelieve whatever you say.
—Sorry, I promise I won't anymore.
A. laying B. lying C. lied D. lie
58.—Where is Aria Everyone's waiting for her!
—She still needs a few minutes to __________ herself __________ before leaving.
A. fix; up B. get; over C. put; on D. set; out
59.—The concert was really a success!
—Yeah! I hear James, the band's drummer, was the __________ behind the whole program.
A. brains B. hobbies C. feet D. sense
60. —You should practice conversations to learn English well.
—That's true, but sometimes we __________ speaking Chinese.
A. get up B. set up C. end up D. take up
61.—The house is in good shape! Are you satisfied with it, madam
—Well, but I noticed the doorway already needed some __________.
A. reason B. time C. attention D. promise
62.—I think there must be a certain reason why he acted so strangely.
—As the saying from the play King Lear by Shakespeare goes, nothing can come of ______ .
A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
63. -I think you can exercise your muscles by your arms and legs as far as they will go. --That sounds a good idea! I'll give it a try.
A.laying B.lying C.increasing D.spreading
64.Building such a bridge over the bay was _____but the local government made it within two years.
A. a wet blanket B. a piece of cake C. a dark horse D. a hard nut to crack
65.—Did you see the on the table
—Yes, It read“Gone to the movies-Back about 9: 30.”
A. note B. ticket C. list D. e-mail
66.What does myocardial infarction mean
—It is a medical for a heart attack.
saying B. term C. sign D. rule
67.—What should we do with the driver hurt in a car accident
—Let him stay __________. Help is on the way.
A. calm B. cool C. silent D. still
68.—The concert was really a success!
—Yeah! I hear James, the band's drummer, was the __________ behind the whole program.
brains B. hobby C. foot D. sense
69.—Although Bob keeps failing in English exams, be never drops English learning.
—Great! After all, the is much more important than the result.
A. risk B. progress C. success D. process
70.—Mr. Johnson's words made us laugh our heads off yesterday.
—Yes, and the things he behind the jokes caused us to think deeply.
A. expressed B. mentioned C. noticed D. performed
71. —Did he hear what we said just now . —Not only _____ it,but also he_____ it.
A.he has heard;has seen B.did he hear;saw
C.he heard;saw D.had he heard; had seen
72.— It is _______knowledge that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.
— But it's not easy to find a proper place to swim.
A. usual B. common C. normal D. simple
73.—Jacob is interested in math and he always loses himself in math exercises.
—But I think he should _________ his energy to different subjects.
A. connect B. remain C. drive D. spread
74.— The water in the cup is hotter than ________ in the pot.
A. one B. that C. it D. this
75.— _____me when you are on your way. --Ok. See you!
A. Write B. Give C. Remember D. Text
76.—Peter didn't do well in his test, Dad.
—At least he studied hard this term. That's ________, isn't it
everything B. nothing C. something D. anything
77.--What was it like when Justin heard he was accpeted by his favorite high school
--The____ he wore was calm at first, then he couldn't help crying and laguthing and hugging his mother.
A.action B.situation C.expression D.information
78.--How can the boy run so fast
--_____ doing a lot of exercises. And his father often times him ______a stopwatch.
A.By;in B.In;with C.By;with D.On;for
79.--You were shocked at the news, right
--Yeah! I'd never______ Steven with the crime before---he was always a good guy.
A.memorized B.reached C.weighed D.connected
80.The television programme series Mr. Bean is so interesting that we_________ praise it too much.
can't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. needn't
81.—Which of those watches do you like best
—__________ at all. They are both expensive and useless.
A. Neither B. Both C. All D. None
82.--Place names often have interesting connections _____ the local landscape and people.
--Yes. Guqin Terrace is names after the story of Boya and Ziqi.
A.in B.on C.at D.to
83.--The dog ran out at_______when I took out the rubbish, Grandma!
--Don't worry! She will come back herself at noon.
A.risk B.surface C.speed D.direction
84.--Adele found a letter after her father died.
--Yes.And her sadness at last found_______in a loud cry as she read it.
A.attention B.pride C.expression D.warmth
85.. ---Have you heard that the judge passed the ________
---Yes, the thief will be punished for what he has done.
A. notice B. matter C. pattern D. sentence
86. --As Maria grew older, she became a ______ example of self-control.
--That's true. We should learn from her.
A.record B.dream C.sign D.textbook
87. --How can I read this poem better, Miss White
--All you need to do is try to put a little more______ into it.
pattern B.expression C.secret D.note
88.--Do you find that onions _____ on us --Yes. That’s why I don’t feel like eating them.
A.leave B.remind C.repeat D.stay
89.--Why don’t you want Lily in your team、
--Because she could _____ a fight out of anything.
A.invent B.choose C.create D.discover
90. --Let us go to the traditional Chinese restaurant for dinner on Jianghan Road!
--Yeah! The restaurant ______ the delicious Chinese food.
A.is famous as B.is noted for C.is known to D.is developed into
91. — I don't want you to _______ a word of this to anyone.
—OK! Just trust me. I will keep my mouth tightly shut.
A.remind B. review C. remember D. repeat
92.—Will you attend the meeting in person
—I decided to go there as a (n) _________of support.
A. expression B. conversation C. pronunciation D. attention
93.When you visit a museum, you should the instructions and don’t be against them.
A.compare with B.look forward to C.pay attention to D.try out
二、用所给单词的正确形式填空
1. How do you (pronunciation) this word
2. He said that (study) with a group helped a lot.
3. I find it difficult ________ (learn) English well, but I will never give it up.
4. They've had many problems with _______ (noise) neighbors.
5. We don't allow ________ (smoke) here.
6. It's a good idea to let Lucy ________ (go) with us.
7. The little boy _______ (drop) the coffee cup and broke it.
8. The American boy learns Chinese by ______ (talk) with me.
9. Yesterday Mike watched an English movie _______ (call) Toy Story.
10. My watch has ________ (stop). Can you tell me what time is it
11. The more careful you are, the _______ (few) mistakes you'll make.
12. The teacher says this book is _______ (help) for up students.
13. The best way _______ (buy) cheaply is going shopping online.
14. When will you finish _______ (give) a report
三、用所给单词的正确形式填空
1. As we all know, practice __________(make) perfect.
2. Students get better grades by __________(study )with a group.
3. I can't make the right ____________(pronounce) of some new words.
4. He should find a pen pal to practice ___________(write).
5. I don't have a __________(part) to practice English with.
6. What good __________ (learn) habits can you think of
7. Knowledge comes from __________(question).
8. If you are __________ (interest) in something, your brain will be more active.
9. She could learn more words by using _________(dictionary).
10. The TV was on but he wasn't __________(pay) much attention to it.
11. I felt a strong _________(connect)between us.
12. Tom was fined for__________(speed).
13. The population has _________( increase) from 1.2million to 1.4million.
14. Good learners will keep ______(practice)what they have learned ,and they are not afraid of______ (make)mistakes.
15. The police _________(question)him for three hours before letting him go .