2017年10月30日 星期一

Book 5 Unit 4 Vocabulary & Phrases

Vocabulary
Words for Production
1.     interview  n. [C] 面試;訪談
Jessie is going for an interview next Monday for a job in Hong Kong.
Jessie下星期一要去香港面試一份工作。
The president shared his vision of the country’s future in a television interview.
在一場電視訪談中,總統分享了他對國家未來的展望。
interview  vt. 面試;訪談
The manager has interviewed several people, but so far he hasn’t found anyone suitable for the job.
經理已經面試了幾個人,但是目前為止還沒找到任何適合這個工作的人選。
● The principal interviewed several students to find out their opinions about the new school regulations.
校長訪談了幾位學生,以了解他們對新校規的看法。

2.     admission  n. [U] 進入(學校、會場等)的許可
● Christina jumped up and down with excitement when she realized that she had gained admission to Harvard.
Christina知道獲得哈佛大學的入學許可時,興奮地跳上跳下。
admit  vt. 允許進入;承認
● The guard won’t admit anyone without identification into the office building.
警衛不會允許任何沒有識別證的人進入這間辦公大樓。
● Jack admitted that he had a crush on our classmate, Rose, but he asked me to keep it a secret.
Jack承認喜歡我們的同班同學Rose,但是他要我為他保密。

3.     squeeze  vt. 壓縮;榨(汁)
● The researcher managed to squeeze all the key information in her study into a short summary.
研究者成功地把她研究中的所有關鍵資訊壓縮進一篇短短的摘要之中。
George squeezed a few oranges and then poured the juice into a glass.
George榨了幾顆柳丁,然後把柳丁汁倒進玻璃杯裡。

4.     stuff  vt. ……塞進
● This bookcase is too small. It’s impossible to stuff all these books into it.
這書櫃太小了。不可能把這些書全部塞進去。

5.     crucial  adj. 重要的
To improve your health, it’s crucial that you quit drinking and smoking as soon as possible.
為了改善你的健康,儘快戒菸戒酒是很重要的。

6.     pitch  n. [C] 推銷
TV viewers watch countless commercial pitches promoting all kinds of products every day.
電視觀眾每天收看無數推銷各式產品的商業廣告。

7.     corporation  n. [C] 公司
Sometimes it is easier to stand out if you work in a small company instead of a large corporation.
如果你在小公司而不是大公司工作,有時候會更容易脫穎而出。

8.     clarify  vt. 闡明
The speaker showed the audience some pictures and charts to clarify his points.
演講者讓觀眾看一些照片與圖表以闡明他的論點。

9.     specify  vt. 具體說明
● Our professor specified what should be included in the report so that we would know exactly what to write about.
我們的教授具體說明了報告裡應該包含哪些重點,以便讓我們確切地知道該寫些什麼。

10.   career  n. [C] 職業;事業
After I get married, I plan to pursue my career instead of becoming a housewife.
結婚後我打算追求事業而非成為家庭主婦。

11.   accomplishment  n. [C] 成就
Getting his novel published was a major accomplishment for the young writer.
對這年輕作家來說,出版小說是個重大的成就。
accomplish  vt. 達成;實現
● Work with full concentration, and you will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a single day.
工作時全神貫注,那麼你會很訝異原來一天裡可以完成這麼多事。
accomplished  adj. 有成就的
With her passion for writing, J.K. Rowling has now become an accomplished writer who is famous all over the world.
由於對寫作充滿熱情,J.K.羅琳現在已是一位很有成就、享譽全球的作家。

12.   highlight  vt. 強調;突顯
● The report listed some serious pollution problems. Also, it highlighted the need for stricter laws to help protect the environment.
這份報告列舉出一些嚴重的汙染問題。此外,它也強調需要施行更嚴格的法律以助保護環境。

13.   format  vt. ……編排
Before handing in her paper, the researcher formatted it and double-checked to make sure all the information was clear and correct.
交出報告之前,這位研究者把報告編排好,並再次檢查以確保所有的資訊清楚且正確。

14.   ideal  adj. 理想的;完美的
● My girlfriend’s birthday is coming, and I think her birthday party will be the ideal time for me to propose to her.
我女友的生日快到了,我想她的生日派對將是我向她求婚的理想時機。

15.   candidate  n. [C] 人選;候選人
● There are several qualified candidates for this job, but I guess I will hire the most experienced one.
這工作有幾個符合資格的人選,但我想我會僱用最有經驗的人。

16.   edit  vt. 編輯
● The writer spent lots of time editing the book to make sure it would be enjoyable for all readers.
作者花了許多時間編修這本書,以確保所有的讀者都會喜歡它。
editor  n. [C] 編輯
It is said that the famous fashion designer will become the editor-in-chief of a new fashion magazine.
據說那知名的時裝設計師將成為一本新時尚雜誌的主編。

17.   relevant  adj. 相關的
To run the meeting more efficiently, we should stick to the point and avoid bringing up topics that are not relevant.
為了讓會議進行地更有效率,我們應該確實地討論重點並避免提到不相關的議題。

18.   prevent  vt. 避免
It is hoped that in the future, every car will be equipped with a device that can detect alcohol on the breath of the driver to prevent drunk driving.
希望未來每輛車都有配備藉由駕駛人的呼吸來偵測出酒精的裝置來避免酒駕。
prevention  n. [U] 避免;預防
● Smoke alarms play a vital role in the prevention of deaths and injuries from fire.
煙霧警報器在預防火災的死傷扮演了一個重要的角色。

19.   ensure  vt. 確保;保證
● These machines are checked regularly to ensure that workers will be safe when operating them.
這些機器會定期受檢以確保工人操作時的安全。

20.   perfect  vt. 使完美
To perfect my speaking and communication skills, I practice English online with an American net pal every day.
為了讓我的演說與溝通技巧更加完美,我每天在網路上與一個美國網友練習英語。

21.   rehearse  vt. 排練
My daughter’s drama performance is coming, so she has been rehearsing the play with her classmates after school every day.
我女兒的戲劇表演快要到了,所以她每天放學後都跟她的同班同學進行排練。
rehearsal  n. [U,C] 排練
● The director made a few changes to the script during rehearsal to make the play more interesting.
排演時導演把劇本做了些修改,讓劇情更有趣。
● There are only two more rehearsals before our drama performance, so please try not to be absent.
我們戲劇演出前只剩兩次排練了,所以請儘量不要缺席。

22.   deliver  vt. 發表演說
● I had butterflies in my stomach when it was my turn to deliver a speech in front of my classmates.
當換我在同學們面前發表演說時,我非常緊張。

23.   maintain  vt. 保持,維持
After Jacob and Gina broke up, they still maintained friendly relations with each other.
JacobGina分手後,他們還是保持友好關係。

24.   presentation  n. [C] 報告
Kent is giving a presentation on the company’s new product to some foreign clients.
Kent正向一些外國客戶報告公司的新產品。
present  vt. 呈現;展現
● The manager was asked to present the company’s recent sales data to the boss, so he is now busy preparing the information.
經理被要求向老闆呈現公司最近的銷售數據,所以他正忙著準備資料。

25.   department  n. [C] (大學)科系;(公司、政府)部門
● My classmate, Joyce, works part-time as an assistant to a professor in the English department.
我的同班同學Joyce兼差當一位英文系教授的助理。
● Michael is responsible and hard-working, and he hopes to be promoted to department head one day.
Michael很負責又認真,他希望有朝一日能被拔擢為部門主管。

26.   professor  n. [C] 教授
Besides being a popular professor, Mrs. Klein also does some important research for the university.
Klein太太除了是位受歡迎的教授外,她還為大學做了一些重要的研究。


Words for Recognition
1.     Volkswagen Beetle  n. 福斯金龜車(為德國福斯汽車公司自1930年代起生產製造的一款經典簡約小車。)
2.     CEO  n. [C] (公司或集團的)執行長;總裁 (= Chief Executive Officer)
3.     extracurricular  adj. 課外的
4.     well-rounded  adj. 多才多藝的;面面俱到的
5.     robotic  adj. 如機器人般的
6.     infomercial  n. [C] 電視購物節目;政客訪談節目
7.     authentic adj. 真實的;可信的

Phrases
1.     put one’s best foot forward 表現最好的一面
Each contestant in the speech contest put his or her best foot forward to win the hearts of the judges.
演講比賽的每位參賽者都卯足全力表現最好的一面,希望贏得評審青睞。

2.     apply to ……申請
My brother has applied to three universities, and our whole family is praying for good news.
我哥哥已經申請了三所大學,我們全家都在祈禱收到好消息。

3.     stand out 表現出眾
Printing your resume on colored paper might help you to stand out.
將你的履歷用色紙印出會讓你特別出眾。

4.     run into 偶遇
● Debra ran into her elementary school teacher while she was taking the subway home.
Debra搭地鐵回家時巧遇小學老師。

5.     stick to 堅持;忠於
● You should always stick to your own principles and never let anyone change your mind.
你應該堅持自己的原則,絕不讓任何人改變你的心意。

6.     bore sb. with sth. 以某事讓某人覺得乏味厭煩
● Would you stop boring us with unimportant details and just get to the point?
你可不可以別再拿一些枝微末節來煩我們,直接講重點就好?

7.     try sth. out 練習某事
To improve his Spanish speaking skills, Norman often tries his Spanish out on his classmate Tim.
為了增進西班牙語口說技巧,Norman常對著他的同班同學Tim練習說西班牙語。

8.     as long as 只要
As long as you tell me the truth, I won’t punish you.

只要你實話實說,我就不會處罰你。

2017年10月26日 星期四

B3U4 Grammar in Use

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GRAMMAR IN USE
強調句It + be + 被強調部分 + that....
本句型為強調句型,目的是將句子中的某一部分加以強調,以突顯其重要性。其中that不可省略,但強調的部分若為人且為主格時,則可用who替代。

Examples:
1. In India, it is the gift of leather that is considered offensive.
2. It was then that I realized gift­giving customs are very different around the world.
3. It was Leo that/who knocked on the door.

Let’s Try!
A. 根據句型及不同的強調部分改寫以下句子。第一題為範例。
Jason gave a love letter to Cindy at school yesterday.
→ It was Jason
that/who gave a love letter to Cindy at school yesterday
 
                                             .
→ It was Cindy 2                                            .
→ It was a love letter 3                                        .
→ It was at school 4                                          .
→ It was yesterday 5                                          .

[Ans.]
2. that Jason gave a love letter to at school yesterday
3. that Jason gave to Cindy at school yesterday
4. that Jason gave a love letter to Cindy yesterday
5. that Jason gave a love letter to Cindy at school

B. 根據句型及提示字寫出完整的句子以完成段落。注意動詞變化。
One day, my father told me the story of how he met and fell in love with my mother. He said, I remember all the important moments with your mom. It was 1                                              (on Christmas day of 1996/I first meet your mom). After that day, I couldnt stop thinking about her. Two days later, I gave her a call. 2             
                                      (this phone call/help us get to know each other better) Then, 3                                     
                        
 (in January of 1997/we fall madly in love) with each other. Then, six months later, 4                                              
                   
 (in a romantic restaurant/I ask her to marry me).
Did you kneel down (跪下) when you asked her to marry you? I asked.
“Of course. Most important of all, 5                           
                           
 (my deep love for her/win her heart).”


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