詞匯短語園地

1. explorer n. 探險者

The explorer was ever awake for the dangers that surrounded him.

這個探險家時刻提防著周圍的危險。

His father is an Arctic explorer.

他父親是一位北極探險者。

（1） explore v. 考察，勘探；探究，探討

As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore.

我們一來到島上就迫切地考察起來。

These ideas will be explored in more details in Chapter 7.

這些想法將在第7章里做更詳細(xì)的探討。

（2） exploration n. （對某地區(qū)的）勘查

We set out on this voyage of exploration with an open mind.

我們以開放的心態(tài)開始了這次探索之旅。

2. extreme adj. 極端的，極度的

Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances.

只有在極端情況下才會讓孩子離開父母。

We are working under extreme pressure at the moment.

我們目前正在極大的壓力下工作。

3. trap v. 儲存，留存；使陷入困境

Wool traps your body heat， keeping the chill at bay.

毛織品能夠保暖御寒。

The volume of gas trapped on these surfaces can be considerable.

留存在這些表面的氣體體積可能相當(dāng)大。

They were trapped in the burning building.

他們被困在著火的樓房里。

4. balance v. 使平衡

How long can you balance on one leg？

你單腿能站多久？

balanced adj. 保持（或顯示）平衡的

The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.

節(jié)目公平地反映了沖突雙方的情況。

5. promote v. 促進(jìn)，增進(jìn)

We dont have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth.

我們不必為了促進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)增長而犧牲環(huán)境保護(hù)。

They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.

雙方已經(jīng)開始了對話，以增進(jìn)兩個團(tuán)體間的彼此了解。

（1） promote v. 促銷，推銷

The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.

這個樂隊(duì)已開始巡回宣傳他們的新唱片。

（2） promotion n. 提升；提拔；晉級

Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.

竟然提拔她當(dāng)銷售經(jīng)理，每個人對此都感到意外。

6. absence n. 缺乏；沒有

The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite proof.

此案因缺乏確鑿證據(jù)而不予受理。

absent adj. 缺席的，不在場的

v. 缺席，不參加；不在

Joe was absent from the house all the next day.

喬第二天一整天都不在家。

She had absented herself from the office for the day.

這一天她沒有去辦公室上班。

7. discourage v. 阻止；打消……的念頭

搭配：

（1） discourage sth 打消某事

We discouraged his attempt to run away from home.

我們打消了他離家出走的念頭。

（2） discourage sb from doing sth 打消某人做某事的念頭

Teachers should discourage their students from smoking and drinking.

教師應(yīng)勸阻學(xué)生吸煙喝酒。

（1） discourage v. 使氣餒

It may be difficult to do at first. Dont let this discourage you.

一開始做起來也許比較困難，不要因此泄氣。

（2） discouraged adj. 沮喪的，灰心喪氣的

Students soon get discouraged if you criticize them too often.

如果你常常批評學(xué)生的話，他們很快就會泄氣的。

（3） discouraging adj. 令人泄氣的，令人沮喪的

Its discouraging that so many students have failed.

那么多學(xué)生考試不及格，真令人泄氣。

（4） discouragement n. 氣餒；令人沮喪的事

Despite all these discouragements， she refused to give up.

盡管遇到這么多挫折，她仍不氣餒。

8. privilege n. 榮幸

I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.

但愿有幸與他們再度合作。

（1） privilege n. [C]特殊利益；優(yōu)惠待遇

[U]（有錢有勢者的）特權(quán)

Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.

教育應(yīng)當(dāng)是全民的權(quán)利而非某部分人的特權(quán)。

As a member of the nobility， his life had been one of wealth and privilege.

身為貴族中的一員，他過著有錢有勢的生活。

（2） privilege v. 給予特權(quán)；特別優(yōu)待

In some countries， the president can privilege somebody from capital punishment.

在有些國家，總統(tǒng)可以特赦一些人免于死刑。

9. reliability n. 可靠性

The reliability of these results has been questioned.

這些結(jié)果的可信性已受到質(zhì)疑。

（1） reliable adj. 可信賴的；可依靠的

We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.

我們在物色既可靠又勤奮的人。

（2） reliably adv. 可靠地；確實(shí)地

I am reliably informed that the company is being sold.

我獲得可靠消息說公司要被賣掉了。

10. inspiration n. 鼓舞；啟示；靈感

Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.

她的慈善工作帶給大家啟示。

Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.

夢境可以成為藝術(shù)家靈感的豐富源泉。

（1） inspire v. 鼓舞；激勵；賦予靈感

His speech inspired the soldiers.

他的演說使士兵們大受鼓舞。

The best museums educate， entertain and inspire us.

最好的博物館可以用來教育、娛樂和賦予我們靈感。

（2） inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的；啟發(fā)靈感的

His speech was inspiring and touched my heart.

他的發(fā)言鼓舞人心，感人肺腑。

（3） inspired adj. 卓越的；有靈感的

an inspired performance 精彩的演出

an inspired poet 有靈感的詩人

11. adapt to（使）適應(yīng)

Tom has tried to adapt to local customs.

湯姆努力去適應(yīng)當(dāng)?shù)氐娘L(fēng)俗習(xí)慣。

adapt v. 使適應(yīng)，使適合（新用途、新情況）

Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.

這些工具多數(shù)已經(jīng)過特別改裝，供殘疾人使用。

12. set foot on 進(jìn)入，到達(dá)

They first set foot on our soil as adventurers.

他們起初是以冒險家身份踏上我國國土的。

set v. 放置，安置；使開始

They ate everything that was set in front of them.

他們把放在面前的東西都吃光了。

He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion.

他扳動操縱桿，啟動了機(jī)器。

13. in case of 如果；假使

In case of fire， ring the alarm bell.

如遇火警，請按警鈴。

case n. 具體情況；實(shí)例；事例

In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.

在某些情況下，人們必須等上好幾周才能得到約見。

Its a classic case of bad planning.

這是計(jì)劃不當(dāng)?shù)囊粋€典型事例。

I Didnt Want to Walk Home

Tom was a very old man. After dinner， he liked walking in the street. And he went to bed at seven oclock.

One night， a car stopped at his house. A policeman helped him get out. He told Toms wife， “The old man couldnt find his way in the street. He asked me to take him in the car.”

After the policeman left， his wife asked， “Tom， you go to the street every night. But tonight you couldnt find the way. Whats the matter？”

The old man smiled like a child and said， “I couldnt find my way？ I didnt want to walk home.”

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A

Helping children enjoy science is easy. Just share their curiosity. Firstly， listen to their questions. I once talked about science with several seven-year-olds in class. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling， salary and whether I liked my job. Having finished answering， we sat in silence. Finally I said， “Now that weve finished with your lists， do you have your own questions？” Then a boy asked， “When I try eating leaves， I get a stomachache. Why？” This began interesting questions for two hours.

Secondly， give them time to think. Adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer， but there is no time for a child to think. Given three seconds or more， children will give more logical， complete and creative answers.

Thirdly， watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion， dont jump in with “Thats right” or “Very good”. Because quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead， try using “Thats interesting” or coming up with more questions or ideas. Never push a child to “Think”. Children are always thinking themselves. Whats more， this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want in as few words as possible， so that he will be a smaller target for your disagreement.

Lastly， dont tell the facts. Real life impressions of nature are far more impressive. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass（放大鏡）， and theyll understand why they should wash hands before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates（蒸發(fā)）， set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.

1. What should the adults do to raise childrens interest in science？

A. Share their curiosity.

B. Let them see the world around.

C. Supply them with lab equipment.

D. Explain difficult phrases about science.

2.What does the underlined word “l(fā)ists” in Paragraph 1 refer to？

A. The authors answers.

B. The authors questions.

C. The childrens answers.

D. The childrens questions.

3. What are adults advised to do when asking children questions？

A. Give clues after a question.

B. Ask them to answer quickly.

C. Allow them to answer the next day.

D. Wait at least for three seconds after a question.

4. What techniques are mentioned for adults to share their childrens curiosity？

A. a； b； c B. a； b； d

C. b； d； e D. b； c； e

B

Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my familys last vacation for example. It was my six-year-old sons winter break from school， and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked， and Delta， the airline， offered us $ 400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York， so I had to get back. But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.

The next day， my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes， I encouraged and， ordered them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take： $1，600. Not bad， huh？

Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife， either. But as a big-time bargain hunter， I know the value of a dollar. And these days， a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.

Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade： A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.

I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth. Im also tightfisted （吝嗇的） when it comes to shoes， clothes for my children， and expensive restaurants. But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer， and its the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

5. Why did Delta give the authors family credits？

A. They took a later flight.

B. They had early bookings.

C. Their flight had been delayed.

D. Their flight had been cancelled.

6. What can we learn about the author？

A. She rarely misses a good deal.

B. She seldom makes a compromise.

C. She is very strict with her children.

D. She is interested in cheap products.

7. What does the author do？

A. A teacher.

B. A housewife.

C. A media person.

D. A businesswoman.

8. What does the author want to tell us？

A. How to expose bad tricks.

B. How to reserve airline seats.

C. How to spend money wisely.

D. How to make a business deal.

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How to Avoid Weight Gain over Holidays？

Do you love the holidays， but hate the pounds followed？ You are not alone. Many people are worried about their weight. 1 The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.

Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness：

Dont skip meals.

2 This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious food.

Control portions.

Use a small plate （about 10 inches） and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “l(fā)oad up”. 3

Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.

Fill up beforehand with water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables， or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.

Stick to physical activity.

4 A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off additional calories.

5

Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean （少脂肪的） meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of butter.

A. Avoid high-fat foods.

B. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays.

C. Remember the Dos and Donts for keeping fit and slim.

D. Before you leave home， have a small， low-fat meal or snack.

E. Youd better turn your attention away from delicious foods.

F. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.

G. With proper planning， though， it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

完形填空

One day in September we were doing repair work on my parents old house to get it ready for my youngest daughters wedding. We had to a great climbing plant that had grown a roof beam （房梁） so that we could repair the roof and the walls.

When my husband was taking the plant away， he found a of a blackbird that had made its home in the leaves. He then noticed something among that mass of earth and straw of the nest. He the earth around it into pieces with his fingertips and， to his saw glittering gold. It was a childs bracelet （手鐲）. He ran into the house to me.

“You wont believe that the blackbirds not only steal the best fruit we to feed on，” he said， “but they also want their children to in a cradle （搖籃） of gold！”

When my daughter came over on the eve of the ， we told her about this occurrence.

“Dont you remember， Mother？” she said with a loud . “When I was eight， you gave me a bracelet that I a few days later while playing in the yard？ It was this one！”

As the bracelet no longer its owner and was dirty， I decided to take it into my safekeeping.

In December of the following year， the young couples baby son was baptized （受洗禮）. Among the the newborn baby received， I placed his mothers bracelet， now shining like . I hope that if my grandson loses it， one of the that live in my backyard is somewhere nearby.

1. A. remove B. cover C. grow D. water

2. A. beyond B. over C. across D. through

3. A. build B. paint C. rescue D. print

4. A. nest B. baby C. body D. egg

5. A. nice B. colorful C. shiny D. special

6. A. broke B. got C. picked D. chose

7. A. horror B. surprise C. delight D. disappointment

8. A. ask B. tell C. show D. give

9. A. working B. cheating C. dreaming D. thieving

10. A. buy B. plant C. store D. collect

11. A. lie B. sing C. listen D. wait

12. A. party B. Christmas C. birthday D. wedding

13. A. important B. strange C. terrible D. funny

14. A. cry B. sigh C. laugh D. sound

15. A. hid B. threw C. lost D. broke

16. A. fitted B. satisfied C. matched D. interested

17. A. jewels B. toys C. clothes D. presents

18. A. attractive B. new C. modern D. golden

19. A. almost B. just C. even D. ever

20. A. blackbirds B. grandchildren C. neighbors D. mice

語法填空

閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

A rich land owner decided to leave possessions to one of his two sons. As he 1 （lie） on the deathbed， he called the two young men to him and said， “I 2 （leave） all my wealth to the one who can best fill this room. It was in this room 3 I made plans on how to build up my fortune. Not an inch must be left

4 （uncover）. As I am getting 5 （weak） by the hour you both must come back by midnight.” He handed them a small piece of silver 6 an empty bag to put their purchases in. They both went out and hurriedly came back with their purchases.

7 （buy） the straw， the elder began to spread it around the floor， but far from 8 （fill） the room. “This is no use， son，” said the father， “and let me see how your brother fills the room.” The younger son took out 9 his bag a large candle， set it on the table in the centre of the room and lit it. A bright light filled up the whole room. The father was delighted and said 10 （excite）， “Son， I am sure you will use the wealth well.”

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

短文改錯

It was my 18th birthday yesterday. As the age is special for us teenagers， so my parents held a birthday party for me at home. With my parents and some of my good friends attend my birthday party， I really had unforgettable experience. We sang songs， dancing and played games together. We all enjoyed ourselves very much. During the party， my parent told me that from then on I was no longer a child and an adult. They also said I should be more independent and responsibly. Hearing their words， I was greatly encouraged. It was just in that moment when I felt I was a grown-up.