人教版高中英语必修1M1U2 English around the worldWord Study

Word Study

1. include v.

a) to have something or someone as part of something larger or more

general

The tour included a visit to the Science Museum.

b) include sb./sth. (in /among sth.) ; make sb./sth. part of a larger group

or set

All students were included in the initial planning discussions.

*including prep. : used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group,amount, or process

The band played many songs, including some of my favourites.

* included adj. [only after noun/pronoun]: including someone or something

Everyone has to go to the dentist, you, included.

Everybody here has a bad cold, including myself.

We're all going to the game, Betty included\

2. modern adj.

a)belonging to the present time or most recent time

Unemployment is one of the major problems of modern times.

b)made or done using the most recent designs or methods I always prefer

a modern hotel to a traditional one when travel.

c) (of art, music, literature, etc) using styles that have been recently

developed and

are very different from traditional styles)

My younger brother shows his interest in modern dance.

3. present

adj.

a)(of a person ) being in a particular place

Were you present when the news was announced?

b)happening or existing now

The new library will be double the size of the present one.

n.

a) thing given or received as a gift

This hook was a present from my brother.

b) at present; at this time; now

The film is set sometime between 1995 and the present.

v. give or hand over sth. to sb.

present sb. with sth. / present sth. to sb.

The president presented a cheque for £500,000 to cancer research.

4. identity n.

a) who or what sb./sth. is

There is no clue to the identity of the thief since we can't find his identity card.

b) [U. ] exact likeness or sameness

Our strong sense of national identity has been shaped by our history.

5. government n. [U. ]

a) the group of people who officially control a country

The government are discussing the proposal.

b) method or system of governing

People should know the importance of good government in a developing