UNit1-B words好文檔.ppt

1、Reading Skills:Finding out Word Meanings,Unit 1 Section B,Part 1: Finding out Word Meaning,1）Some sentences set off (mark off) the definition for a difficult word by using punctuation(標點符號). Example: The period of adolescence, the period between childhood and adulthood, may be long or short, dependi

2、ng on the social and on societys definition.,2）Sometimes helping words, along with punctuation, provide important clues. Example: Still other people are not avoiding work; strictly speaking, they are slowly- delaying their work.,3）Some sentences tell the opposite of what a new word means. From its o

3、pposite, you can figure out the meaning of the word. Example If we desire to get rid of the slovenliness of our English we can think carefully and clearly before expressing ourselves in it.,4）Sometimes you can use your own experiences to figure out the definition of a word. Example They were puzzled

4、 to see that the tractor (拖拉機) was followed by about 200,000 women in a parading procession that took more than three hours to snake through central Rome. Explanation According to your own experience, “snake” means “move in a long winding line through central Rome（像蛇那樣蜿蜒前進）,5）Sentences before or aft

5、er a sentence that has a difficult word sometimes explain the meaning of the word. Example I had a kind and patient teacher who often praised all of the students. Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, ,6）Some sentences are written just to give the definitions

6、 of the difficult wordswords that readers will need to know in order to understand what they are reading. Example that I could communicate with many more people than before. Talking with people is one of my favorite activities.,7）Because some sentences give examples for a new word, you can build a d

7、efinition. Example Today young couples who are just starting their households often spend lots of their money on appliances, for instance, washing machines, refrigerators and color televisions.,8）Some sentences use a word you do know to help explain a word you do not know. Example The medical use of

8、 some drugs should be carefully regulated by doctors because they are addictive or habit-forming.,9）Word part cluesstems(詞干) and affixes(詞綴) also help to find out word meaning. Example With many factors unforeseeable, there is no reason for us to show a sweeping optimism about our plan.,Part 2: New

9、Words,1）expand（L.2） Metals expand with heat and contract with cold. (v. grow larger) 金屬熱脹冷縮。 隨著年齡的增大，孩子們的興趣變得更加廣泛。As children grow older, they expand their interests. (v. cause to increase in size, number, etc.),2）aware（L.3） 常用搭配: become / be aware of+n./ noun phrase or clause 意識到 be aware +that cla

10、use意識到 我很清楚你對這個問題的感受。Im quite aware of how you feel about this problem. I gradually became aware that there was someone in the room. 我漸漸意識到房間里有人。,3）unique （L.4）Im in a rather unique position, as my job is different from anyone elses. (a. unusual) 我所處的地位很特殊， 因為我得工作與任何人的都不一樣。 這個小城美麗又靜的環(huán)境頗具特色。The town

11、is very unique in its beautiful and quiet environment. None of these social problems are unique to this country. （a. being the only one of its type） 這些問題并非這個國家所獨有。,4）reflect（L.10） reflect on / upon: think deeply about考慮，認真思考 我仔細反省導(dǎo)致我失敗的種種原因。 I reflected on possible reasons for my failure. She felt s

12、he needed time to reflect upon what to do next. 她覺得需要一些時間來考慮下一步該怎么辦。 詞語辨析： think he is a beginner.,6) arise（L.21） Problem arise when parents and children want to watch different programs. (vi. appear) 父母與孩子想看不同的節(jié)目時，問題就出現(xiàn)了。 詞語辨析：arise 指人時表示此人能使工作的效果顯現(xiàn)出來。efficient效率高的:既可以指人，也可以指物，主要表示完成任務(wù)之迅速程度。 She got over soon, since the medicine she took was very _.她很快就康復(fù)了,因為她吃的要效果很好。 The _ woman worker ge