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英语选修8人教新课标Unit1同步课件单词和词汇详细讲解32张

即学即用 (1)他们去了西部地区，决心去适应新生活。
They went to the West and decided to make a life there . (2)他靠卖菜为生。 He earned/made a/his living by selling vegetables. (3)救援队使婴儿苏醒过来了。 The rescue team brought the baby back to life .
即学即用 (1)他一定是用他在墨西哥的经历来欺骗我们。
He certainly took us in with his stories about his experiences in Mexico. (2)这种布料吸水很好。 This kind of cloth takes in water easily. (3)学英语占去了我大量的时间。 Learning English takes up a lot of my time. (4)这座城市呈现出节日的气氛。 The city took on a festive air. (5)汤姆在其父亲去世后接管了那个农场。 Tom took over the farm when his father died.
或 It is possible that... ;probable只能用 It is probable that...句型。
2. ...,it was the building of the rail
network from the west to the east coast
that brought even larger numbers to
The accident occurred at five o’clock.

高中英语选修8 语言点讲解Unit 1 A land of diversity

no distinct major racial
在考试中的成绩不好。
or cultural groups, but simply a mixture of many races and cultures. 人们认为，要不了多久，
that
从句。
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mind. 3．A signal may be given by means of flags, lights, and guns. 4．If you team up with your classmates, you will surely get the
same work done far better. 5．These teenagers don't know much of the world yet; that's
显然地；显而易见地 14．conductor n．(公车)售票员；列车员；(乐队)指挥→_c_on__d_u_c_t v．
管理 15．slip vi.滑动；滑行；滑跤 n．滑动；滑倒 → slippery adj.滑的 16．punishment n．惩罚；处罚→ punish vt.惩罚；处罚
[语境活用]
多种国籍的混合将会非
_e_a_si_l_y_i_n_c_l_a_ss__, but
常之大，以至于不可能存
concentrate less on
在一种明显的、主要的种

(完整版)选修八unit1单词课件

3. majority n. 大多数；大半
major adj.主要的；主修的（课程） n.主修科目
minor adj.较小的，少数的；次要的 minority n.少数；少数民族；未成年
4. adventurer adventure
take a risk
n. 冒险家 n.冒险活动；冒险经历；奇遇
Unit 1 A land of diversity words
1. distinct adj. 清晰的；明确的；明显的 distinction n. 差别；区别；卓越 distinguish vi.&vt. 区分，辨别，分清；辨别是非
2. immigrant n. (从外国移入的)移民
immigrate vi. 移入(外国定居) immigration n.移民；移居入境
13. hire fire
vt.& n. 租用；雇用
n.火，燃烧物；火灾；射击 vt.& vi.开火，射击；燃烧
14. punishment n. 处罚；惩罚 punish v.处罚；严厉对付；
15. civil adj. 公民的；国内的；民间的
civilize [’sivilaiz] vt.使文明；使开化；教化；启发 vi.变得文明
socialism n. 社会主义 social adj.社会的，社会上的；交际
的，社交的 society n.社会
11. luggage n. 行李英 baggage n.行李美
12. shave share
vt.&vi. 刮；剃
vt.& vi. 分享；共用；均摊 n.股；（参与、得到等的）份
civilian [si’viljən] n.平民，百姓；市民 adj.民用的；平民的

(完整版)选修8UNIT1词汇讲解

泗州学校Sizhou School高三英语选修八导学案编号：2014- 课型：新授课上课时间：第1周主备人：沙千审核人：班级：小组：姓名：评价：UNIT1 A LAND OF DIVERSITY1．live on 继续存在，继续生存The customs and languages of the immigrants live on in their new home. (教材P1)这些移民的风俗习惯以及语言在他们的新家都得以延续。

She lived on for many years after her husband died.丈夫死后她继续活了多年。

live on sth以某物为食；靠某种经济来源生活live through经历过；经历……而未死live by doing 靠做某事物为生live a．.. life 过着……的生活live up to遵从；履行；不辜负live with容忍；忍受(2010·湖北高考)Had she ________ her promise, she would have made it to Yale University.A．looked up to B．lived up to C．kept up with D．come up with2．However，it_is_likely_that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.(教材P2)然而，很可能至少在15000年前美洲土著人就生活在加利福尼亚了。

本句中it为形式主语，真正的主语为that引导的主语从句。

句中的likely为形容词，意为“可能的”，常用于It is likely that...“有可能……”或sb.be likely to do sth.“某人有可能做某事”句型中。

人教版高中英语选修8Unit1单词及课文详解

优选文档修 8Unit 1及文解△C alifornia 加利福尼（州）△C alifornian 加利福尼（州）人△illustrate vt.明；明 illustration例插解Be illustrated with 有插 - sth. 加插明By way of -tion作明 in -tion of 作 ...例distinct adj.清楚的；明的；明确的distinctive独到的有特色的distinction n.差；区分 cn；卓著秀 un.Distinguish between and :distinguish A from B-ed优异的以 ...闻名Make a distinction between andMake no distinction 没有区： without distinction with distinction 异地△i mmigrant n. （从外国移入的）移民live on 存在；生计 - by 以 ..生 - through 活度 ...熬 Live up to 践原誓言等做到 - down 改自再生活忘掉 strait n. 海峡 =straits△B ering 白令海峡Arctic adj.北极的；北极区的the Arctic北极means n.手段；方法by means of⋯用⋯⋯ 法；借助By all means 必然必by no means 不By this means 通种方式： in this way/ with this method/ in this manner by some means or other 想尽法△p rehistoric adj. 史前的majority n.大多数；大多数 the - 做主数各个成可用复数The - of +数名或 pl. 与名保持一致In a - 占大多数 get a - 得多数票 have a - 有多数Major minor minority -ity ... 状、性ministry n.（政府的）部；（全体）牧；牧的神任期 the - of DefenseCatholic adj.天主教的 n.天主教徒△A laska n. 阿拉斯加（州）△S an Francisco n. 圣弗朗西斯科（也称旧金山）△a dventurer n. 冒家make a life于新的生活方式、工作等△d espite prep. 尽管；无论hardship n.苦；困苦elect vt.；决定做某事；某人federal adj.邦制的；邦政府的rail n. 路；扶手；（的）横条percentage n.百分比；百分率△Los Angeles n. 洛杉Italy n.意大利Italian n.意大利人；意大利 adj.意大利人的；意大利的Denmark n.丹麦（北欧国家）keep up 持；持；沿（俗、等）- away from 不凑近- back 阻拦控制 -... From 阻拦免受害- off 离 - out 使不入内- up with 跟上 -an eye on 注 - hold of抓住 - a record of- in touch with△H ollywood n. 好莱；美国影boom n. （人口、易的）繁荣（运音）突然靡的期深沉的响声 V. 激增于迅速展期-er=baby -er 生育巅峰期出生的人- town 新都市aircraft n.行器；航空器；机△C ambodian n. 柬埔寨人；柬埔寨Korea n.国；朝Korean n.国/朝人；朝/adj. 国（人 /）的；朝（人/ ）的Pakistan n.巴基斯坦Pakistani adj.巴基斯坦（人）的n.巴基斯坦人△i mmigrate vi. 移入（外国定居）immigration n. 移民；移居入境racial adj. 人种的；种族的crossing n.横渡；横越；十字路口；人行横道vice n. & adj.代理；副nephew n.侄子；外甥pole n.地极；极；磁极applicant n.申人customs n.海关；关税；口税socialist n.社会主者；社会党人adj.社会主者的socialism n.社会主occur vi.生；出有划或无划It -s to sb. To do/ that...某人想到 -rencecattle n.牛（称）△H ispanic n. （美）西班牙的美国人 indicatevt. 指出；指示；表示；表示back to back背靠背luggage n.行李（<美>baggage）shave vt. & vi. (shaved; shaved, shaven)刮；剃△c able n. ；索；△c able car ；（美）有△Andrew Hallidie安德 ?海利迪tram n.（有）apparent adj. 而易的；然的；表面上的apparently adv.然地；而易地It is - to sb. That...在某人看来然 ...brake n.；刹；制器Vi. & vt. 刹（）；用制器减速conductor n. （公）售票；列；（）指slip vi.滑；滑行；滑跤n.滑；滑倒小- off迅速脱去衣服： - out of-on 迅速穿上-out 被没心中出-away 消失消亡 - up 犯粗心△wharfn.bakery n.面包房；面包厂ferry n.渡船；渡口vt.渡；渡运△A ngel Island 天使team up with与⋯⋯ 合作或一起工作hire vt. & n.租用；聘任- sth. To ...租- ... From... 向 ...租借租用hire租房子：let/rent△f ascinating adj. 迷人的；吸引人的mark out 划；出⋯⋯界定表示- down下减价低分 - off划出界限-up 高价格- with 以..- for life留下生的痕seagull n. 海take in包括；吸取理解欺- apart翻开 -away拿走 - back回收 - to喜- on 肩负呈聘任 - over 接收 -up 据有-up with和交往angle n.角；角度a great/good many好多；好多Many/many a/an / a great/good many/ more than one/ a good/large number of +pl.Much/ a good/great deal of/ a large amount of /amounts of+unA lot of/lots of/ a quantity of/ quantities of/ plenty of/ a supply of/suppliedof+pl./un Amounts of/ quantities of+un. 谓语动词用复数Many a(more than one)+ 单数谓语动词用单数apply for申请；请示获得Apply申请敷产生作用使努力- to do 申请做- ..to.. 将 ...涂抹于- oneself to 专心从事applicant application appliednowhere adv.无处；各处都无△m iserable adj. 悲伤的；悲惨的punishment n. 处罚；处罚justice n.公正；公正mourn vt. & vi. 哀悼；哀悼；表示沉痛-er 哀悼者-ful 伤心的 -ing n,哀悼civil adj.公民的；国内的；民间的authority n. 声威；权益(pl) 当局；官方reform vt. & vi.改革；改革 n.改革；改造；改良grasp vt. & n.抓住；抓紧；掌握；意会△t houghtful adj. 关切的；谅解的；深思的thankful adj. 感谢的；感谢的insert vt.插入；嵌入n. 插面广告挿入物-ion 放入选修八 Unit1 CALIFORNIA加利福尼亚California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest population （ grow/fall; large/small）. 加州是美国第三大洲, 而且是人口最多的州。

高二英语选修8 unit 1 知识点

选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversityPart 1 Vocabulary study1.distinction[c/u]~ (between A and B) 差别；区别；对比a clear difference or contrastWe need to draw/make a distinction between the two events.The new law makes no distinction between adults and children(= treats them equally) .There is no clear or sharp distinction between the two places.[sing] 特质；特点；不同凡响the quality of being sth that is specialhave/ earn/ achieve the distinction of doing sthShe had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic.distinct adj.清晰的；清楚的；明白的；明显的easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.There was a distinct smell of gas.His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.截然不同的；有区别的；不同种类的clearly different or of a different kindThe results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.确定无疑的；确实的；确切的definiteBeing tall gave Tony a distinct advantage.I had the distinct impression I was being watched.distinctive adj.独特的；特别的；有特色的characteristicclothes with a distinctive styleThe male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.2.Majority[sing] ~ (of sb/sth) 大部分；大多数the largest part of a group of people or thingsThe majority was/were in favour of banning smoking .In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority .[c]（获胜的）票数；多数票the number of votes by which one political party wins an election; the number of votes by which one side in a discussion, etc. winsShe was elected by/with a majority of 749.They had a clear/ large majority over their nearest rivals(对手).3.hardship[c/u] 艰难；困苦；拮据a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.People suffered many hardships during that long winter.It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.4.elect [vt]选举；推选to choose sb to do a particular job by voting for theman elected leader/representativeShe became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate.He was elected (as) president for our company.~ to do sth选择，决定（做某事）to choose to do sthIncreasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.election n. 选举；当选to win/lose an election在选举中获胜╱失败to run for election参加竞选5.occur[i]发生；出现to happenWhen exactly did the incident occur?Something unexpected occurred.It occurs to sb. that（某人突然想到……）It had never occurred to Cinderella that she would become a princess someday.It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't finished my homework.类似句式It strikes/ hits sb. that 某人突然想起It comes to sb. that 某人突然想起It crosses one’s mind that 某人突然想起It dawns on sb that 某人开始明白,渐渐领悟.6.slip[vi] ~ (over) 滑倒；滑跤to slide a short distance by accident so that you fall or nearly fallShe slipped over on the ice and broke her leg.As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell.[vi] (+ adv./prep.) 滑落；滑离；脱落to slide out of position or out of your handThe fish slipped out of my hand.The child slipped from his grasp and ran off.[vi] + adv./prep.悄悄疾行；溜to go somewhere quickly and quietly, especially without being noticed She slipped out of the house before the others were awake.She knew that time was slipping away.[vt] 迅速放置；悄悄塞；偷偷放to put sth somewhere quickly, quietly or secretlyAnna slipped her hand into his.I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech.[vi]下降；退步；变差to fall to a lower level; to become worseHis popularity has slipped recently.[vi]+ adv./prep. 陷入，进入（困难或不愉快的处境）to pass into a particular state or situation He began to slip into debt.The patient had slipped into a coma(昏迷).[i][t]（迅速且容易地）穿上，脱下to put clothes on or to take them off quickly and easilyto slip into/out of a dressHe slipped a coat over his sweatshirt.let slip sth泄露；无意中说出I happened to let it slip that he had given me £1 000 for the car.She tried not to let slip what she knew.slip your mind被遗忘Some things you don’t forget. Some dates don’t slip your mind.slippery adj.滑的；滑得抓不住（或站不稳、难以行走）的；slipper n.拖鞋7.justice[u]公平；公正the fair treatment of peopleJustice has been done/ served. 正义得以伸张。

高中英语知识点总结选修8Unit1核心单词occur

高中英语知识点总结选修8Unit1核心单词occur
occur to (主意或想法突然)浮现于脑中;被想起，被想到
it occurs to sb. to do sth. 使某人想到做某事
it occurs to sb. that … 某人想到……
Just then an idea occurred to me. 就在那时我想起了一个主意。

It suddenly occurred to me that I had left my umbrella upstairs.我突然想到我把伞忘在楼上了。

易混辨析
happen/occur/take place
happen是一般用语，尤其指偶然发生，表示“碰巧、恰好”的意思。

occur 文言意味较浓,常指某特定事物的发生，也可以表示某种想法出现在人的头脑中。

take place 指事先计划或预料到的“发生”，此外还有“举行”的意思。

New things are happening all around us.
新事物在我们周围不断发生。

The explosion occurred at 5:30 a.m.
爆炸发生在早上5点30分。

When will the basketball game take place？
篮球赛何时举行？高手过招
单项填空
It suddenly to the detective that the millionaire was probably murdered by his own。

高三选修8-Unit1词汇篇

But my host kept on putting more food in my rice bowl .
但是主人不停地往我米饭碗里夹食物。
10.it is believed that... 大家相信.......
词汇拓展 It is said that... 据说...... It is predicted that... 据预测...... It is reported that... 据报道...... It is supposed that... 据推测...... It is well-known that... 众所周知......
12.indicate v.指出；标示；表明；暗示
Try to use the expressions above to indicate that you are listening carefully to your partner . 尽量使用上面的话语来向你的同伴表明你听得很仔细。词汇拓展 indication n.表明；标示；显示；象征 indicator n.指示信号；标志；迹象 indicate sth. to sb. 向某人示意某事 There is a special cloud formation which indicates there is land close by . 有一种特殊的云彩的形状表明附近有陆地。
9.keep up 坚持；维持；沿袭（风俗、传统等）
In 1911 immigrants from Denmark established a town of their own, which today still keeps up their Danish culture .1991年，丹麦移民建立了他们自己的城镇，这个城镇至今仍然保留着丹麦文化。

高中英语选修8 unit1-词汇讲解

⑴ People in North China live on corn and wheat, while those in South China live on rice.
在中国，北方人以玉米和小麦为主食，而南方人以大米为主食。
⑵ The operation was very successful, and the old man lived on for another ten years.
be taken in… 上当；受骗判断下列句子中take in的意思
1. I found it easy to take in what the teacher had taught. ( 理解 )
2. Trees take in carbon dioxide from the air and make oxygen. ( 吸收 )
3. Don’t let yourself be taken in by his tricks. 4. His tour will take in Scotland and London.
( 受骗 ) ( 包括 )
⑵ I want a distinct answer to my question.
对我的问题我要一个明确的答复。
⑶ We must make a distinction between facts and opinions.
我们必须分清事实和观点。
2. live on 1. 继续存在，继续生活 2. 以吃...为食；靠…生活
despite(尽管)是介词，不是连词，所以不能用来引导句子，若其后要跟 that 从句，需插入 the fact，Despite the fact that…
1. Despite/ in spite of the heavy rain, we arrived at the station on 。

英语选修八unit1重点单词精讲

英语选修八unit1重点单词精讲1. Accentuate - to emphasize or highlight something.Example: The artist used bold colors to accentuate certain aspects of the painting.2. Aesthetic - relating to beauty or artistic appreciation.Example: The interior designer was praised for her aesthetic approach to decorating the house.3. Amenity - a feature that provides comfort or convenience.Example: The hotel had many amenities, including a swimming pool, gym, and spa.4. Antithesis - the direct opposite.Example: The characters in the play represented the antithesis of good and evil.5. Assimilate - to integrate or become part of a larger group.Example: It takes time for immigrants to assimilate into a new culture.6. Augment - to make something larger or increase in size.Example: The company decided to augment its workforce to meet the growing demand.7. Belie - to give a false impression or show to be false.Example: His calm demeanor belied the anxiety he felt inside.8. Cipher - a secret or disguised way of writing.Example: The spy used a cipher to encrypt his messages.9. Coincide - to happen at the same time or occupy the same space.Example: The concert coincided with my sister's birthday, so we celebrated together.10. Complacent - overly satisfied or self-satisfied, often unaware ofpotential dangers.Example: The team became complacent after winning the first few games, leading to their downfall.11. Conformity - compliance with standards, rules, or norms.Example: The school has a strict dress code, and students are expected to conform to it.12. Demeanor - one's behavior or outward appearance.Example: Despite the difficult situation, she maintained a calm and composed demeanor.13. Discrepancy - a difference or inconsistency between two things.Example: There was a discrepancy between the sales figures reported by the two departments.14. Dissent - to hold a different opinion or to refuse to conform.Example: Some members of the committee dissented from the majority's decision.15. Eloquent - having the ability to express oneself clearly and persuasively. Example: The lawyer's eloquent speech convinced the jury of his client's innocence.16. Entitlement - the belief that one deserves certain privileges or rights. Example: Some people have a sense of entitlement and expect special treatment.17. Facet - a particular aspect or feature of something.Example: The book explores various facets of human behavior.18. Flourish - to thrive or prosper.Example: The business flourished after the new marketing strategy was implemented.19. Grapple - to struggle or wrestle with a problem or challenge.Example: The team grappled with the difficult task of meeting the deadline.20. Homogeneous - consisting of similar or uniform parts.Example: The population in this town is relatively homogeneous in terms of culture and ethnicity.21. Impair - to damage or weaken something.Example: The accident impaired his ability to walk.22. Incentive - something that encourages or motivates someone to do something. Example: The company offered a bonus as an incentive for its employees to meet their sales targets.23. Inception - the beginning or start of something.Example: The project had its inception in a brainstorming session last year. 24. Inscribe - to write or carve something on a surface.Example: The winner's name was inscribed on the trophy.25. Integrity - the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Example: The teacher was known for her integrity and fairness.26. Latitude - the degree of freedom to act or decide.Example: The manager gave her team a wide latitude in how they approached the project.27. Lethargic - feeling a lack of energy or motivation.Example: After the long journey, I felt lethargic and just wanted to rest.28. Lofty - high in position or status.Example: The CEO occupied the lofty position at the top of the company's hierarchy.29. Lucrative - producing a lot of money.Example: The musician's latest album turned out to be a lucrative venture.30. Magnitude - the size or importance of something.Example: The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale.31. Mitigate - to reduce the severity or impact of something.Example: The government implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn.32. Modicum - a small or moderate amount of something.Example: The recipe called for a modicum of salt to enhance the flavor.33. Opaque - not transparent or clear.Example: The window was covered with an opaque film to provide privacy.34. Paradox - a statement that seems self-contradictory but may be true. Example: The paradox of his statement is that it both accuses and defends the accused.35. Pedestrian - ordinary or uninteresting.Example: The movie's plot was rather pedestrian, with no unexpected twists or turns.36. Permeate - to spread or influence something gradually.Example: The smell of garlic permeated the entire kitchen.37. Platitude - a statement that is too obvious or commonplace to beinteresting or thoughtful.Example: The politician's speech was filled with platitudes and lacked substance.38. Prevalent - widespread or common.Example: Obesity has become a prevalent health issue in many countries.39. Profound - deep or significant.Example: The book offers profound insights into the human condition.40. Resilient - able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations.Example: Despite facing many challenges, she remained resilient and optimistic.41. Rhetorical - relating to the art of effective communication, often used to emphasize a point rather than seeking an answer.Example: He asked the rhetorical question, "Can't we all just get along?"42. Sentiment - an attitude or opinion based on emotion rather than reason.Example: The public sentiment was against the proposed tax increase.43. Solicit - to ask for or try to obtain something, often in a formal or persistent way.Example: The charity organization solicited donations from local businesses.44. Substantiate - to provide evidence or proof for something.Example: The researcher substantiated his claims with data from the experiment.45. Subtle - not obvious or easily noticed; delicate or intricate.Example: The painter used subtle shades of blue to create the effect of distance in the landscape. 46. Supersede - to replace or take the place of something older or no longer in use.Example: The new version of the software supersedes the old one, which is now outdated.47. Tenuous - weak or uncertain; not firmly based or established.Example: Their relationship was based on a tenuous connection and didn't last long.48. Traverse - to move across or travel over.Example: The hikers traversed the mountain range with the help of a experienced guide.49. Ubiquitous - being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; widespread.Example: Smartphones have become an ubiquitous part of modern life.50. Vacillate - to waver or hesitate between different opinions or actions; be indecisive. Example: The politician vacillated on the issue, failing to take a firm stance.51. Vernacular - the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region. Example: The author wrote the novel in the vernacular to make it more accessible to local readers.52. Vibrant - full of energy and life; vivid and bright.Example: The city's nightlife was known for its vibrant clubs and bustling streets.53. Volatile - likely to change quickly and unpredictably; unstable.Example: The stock market can be volatile, with prices fluctuating wildly.54. Warrant - to give authorization or justification for something.Example: The police officer warranting the search believed there was probable cause to suspect illegal activity.55. Zeal - great enthusiasm or passion for something.Example: The volunteer worked with zeal to help the homeless in the community.。

人教版高中英语选修8 Unit 1 单词及课文详解

人教版高中英语选修8 Unit 1 单词及课文详解选修8 Unit 1 单词及课文详解△California 加利福尼亚（州）△Californian 加利福尼亚（州）人△illustrate vt. 说明；阐明 illustration 实例插图图解 Be illustrated with 有插图 - sth. 给书加插图阐明 By way of -tion 作为说明 in -tion of 作为...例证distinct adj. 清晰的；明显的；明确的 distinctive 独特的有特色的distinction n. 差别；区分cn；卓著优秀un.Distinguish between and :distinguish A from B -ed 杰出的以...著名 Make a distinction between andMake no distinction 没有区别： without distinction with distinction 优异地△immigrant n. （从外国移入的）移民live on 继续存在；继续生存 - by 以..为生 - through 活过度过...熬过 Live up to 实践原则誓言等做到 - down 改过自新生活忘掉过错 strait n. 海峡=straits △Bering 白令海峡Arctic adj. 北极的；北极区的 the Arctic 北极means n. 手段；方法by means of… 用……办法；借助 By all means 一定务必 by no means 绝不By this means 通过这种方式：in this way/ with this method/ in this manner by some means or other 想尽办法△prehistoric adj. 史前的majority n. 大多数；大半 the - 做主语谓语动词单数各个成员可用复数 The - of + 单数名词或pl. 谓语动词与名词保持一致 In a - 占大多数 get a - 获得多数票have a - 拥有多数 Major minor minority -ity ...状态、性质ministry n. （政府的）部；（全体）牧师；牧师的职责神职任期 the - of Defense Catholic adj. 天主教的 n.天主教徒△Alaska n. 阿拉斯加（州）△San Francisco n. 圣弗朗西斯科（也称旧金山）△adventurer n. 冒险家make a life 习惯于新的生活方式、工作等△despite prep. 尽管；不管hardship n. 苦难；困苦elect vt. 选择；决定做某事；选举某人 federal adj. 联邦制的；联邦政府的rail n. 铁路；扶手；（护栏的）横条 percentage n. 百分比；百分率△Los Angeles n. 洛杉矶 Italy n. 意大利Italian n. 意大利人；意大利语adj.意大利人的；意大利语的 Denmark n. 丹麦（北欧国家）keep up 坚持；维持；沿袭（风俗、传统等）- away from 不接近- back 阻止抑制 -... From 阻止免受伤害 - off 远离 - out 使不入内- up with 跟上 -an eye on 注视 - hold of 抓住 - a record of记载 - in touch with △Hollywood n. 好莱坞；美国电影业boom n. （人口、贸易的）繁荣（运动音乐）突然风靡的时期深沉的响声 V. 轰鸣激增处于经济迅速发展时期-er=baby -er 生育高峰期出生的人 - town 新兴都市 aircraft n. 飞行器；航空器；飞机△Cambodian n. 柬埔寨人；柬埔寨语 Korea n. 韩国；朝鲜Korean n. 韩国/朝鲜人；朝鲜/韩语 adj.韩国（人/语）的；朝鲜（人/语）的Pakistan n. 巴基斯坦Pakistani adj. 巴基斯坦（人）的 n.巴基斯坦人△immigrate vi. 移入（外国定居） immigration n. 移民；移居入境 racial adj. 人种的；种族的crossing n. 横渡；横越；十字路口；人行横道 vice n. & adj. 代理；副职nephew n. 侄子；外甥 pole n. 地极；电极；磁极 applicant n. 申请人customs n. 海关；关税；进口税socialist n. 社会主义者；社会党人 adj.社会主义者的 socialism n. 社会主义occur vi. 发生；出现有计划或无计划 It -s to sb. To do/ that... 某人想到-rence cattle n. 牛（总称）△Hispanic n. （美）讲西班牙语的美国人 indicate vt. 指出；指示；表明；暗示 back to back 背靠背luggage n. 行李（baggage）shave vt. & vi. (shaved; shaved, shaven) 刮；剃△cable n. 缆绳；绳索；电缆△cable car 缆车；（美）有轨缆车△Andrew Hallidie 安德鲁?海利迪 tram n. （有轨）电车apparent adj. 显而易见的；显然的；表面上的 apparently adv. 显然地；显而易见地 It is - to sb. That... 在某人看来显然...brake n. 闸；刹车；制动器 Vi. & vt. 刹（车）；用制动器减速 conductor n. （公车）售票员；列车员；（乐队）指挥 slip vi. 滑动；滑行；滑跤 n.滑动；滑倒小错误- off 迅速脱去衣服：- out of -on 迅速穿上 -out 被无意中说出 - away 消失消亡 - up 犯错误疏忽△wharf n. 码头bakery n. 面包房；面包厂ferry n. 渡船；渡口 vt.摆渡；渡运△Angel Island 天使岛team up with 与……合作或一起工作 hire vt. & n. 租用；雇用- sth. To ...租给 - ... From...向...租借租设备用hire 租房子：let/rent△fascinating adj. 迷人的；吸引人的 mark out 划线；标出……界线选定表明- down 记下减价给低分 - off 划出界限 -up 标高价格 - with 以..为标记 -for life 留下终生的伤痕 seagull n. 海鸥take in 包括；吸收理解欺骗- apart 拆开 -away 拿走 - back 收回- to 喜欢习惯 - on承担呈现雇佣 - over 接管-up 占据继续 -up with 和交往angle n. 角；角度a great/good many 许多；很多Many/many a/an / a great/good many/ more than one/ a good/large number of +pl. Much/ a good/great deal of/ a large amount of /amounts of+unA lot of/lots of/ a quantity of/ quantities of/ plenty of/ a supplyof/supplied of+pl./un Amounts of/ quantities of+un. 谓语动词用复数 Many a(more than one)+单数谓语动词用单数 apply for 申请；请示得到Apply 申请敷产生作用使努力 - to do 申请做 - ..to..将...涂抹于- oneself to 专心从事 applicant application applied nowhere adv. 无处；到处都无△miserable adj. 痛苦的；悲惨的 punishment n. 处罚；惩罚 justice n. 公正；公平mourn vt. & vi. 哀悼；悼念；表示悲痛 -er哀悼者 -ful 忧伤的 -ing n, 哀悼civil adj. 公民的；国内的；民间的authority n. 权威；权力 (pl)当局；官方reform vt. & vi. 改革；革新 n.改革；改造；改良 grasp vt. & n. 抓住；抓紧；掌握；领会△thoughtful adj. 关切的；体贴的；深思的 thankful adj. 感激的；感谢的insert vt. 插入；嵌入 n. 插面广告�啡胛� -ion 放入选修八Unit1 CALIFORNIA加利福尼亚California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest population（grow/fall; large/small）. 加州是美国第三大洲, 而且是人口最多的州。