新目标大学英语1unit1 Language in Use

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“Verb + Noun” collocation
1) Look for collocations of verbs with “decision” in Paras. 2 and 5 of Text A.
Thus, I faced one of the toughest decisions in choosing between Stanford and Harvard. (Para. 2) One semester later, I have to say that I had made the best decision of my life. (Para. 5)
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
Reference examples:
(receive/ decline/ extend) an invitation (obtain / get / reach / attain / gain / enjoy / wish / secure / win) a success
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
Exercise 6 3) These motivating and inspiring talks I listened changed my life. to online definitely __________ 4) Love and fear are opposite emotional attitudes shape our life in very different ways. that _______ enjoy our life, be proud 5) Festivals make us _______ of our customs and forget our work for a little while.
I was in the car when the email popped up in my inbox letting me know I had gotten into my dream school, and I burst into tears of pure joy. (Para. 1)
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
Exercise 6 Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with collocations in the box above. Make changes where necessary.
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Group Discussion Now, choose the words and phrases just learned and brainstorm more expressions to describe the feelings you have so far as a freshman. Reference: excited, sad, tired, interested,curious, confused, nervous, comfortable, at home
leave open-mouthed, take one’s breath away, unbelievable, shocking, stunning
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Look for words and phrases in the text expressing the author’s feelings and emotions. After I enrolled at Harvard, I was eager to start the next phase of my life, but anxious at the thought of being across the country so far from home. (Para. 4) More words and phrases expressing anxiety: butterflies in one’s stomach, worried, longing, yearning, impatient, eager
More words and phrases expressing excitement:
rejoice with wild excitement, burst with excitement, thrilling, overwhelming
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Look for words and phrases in the text expressing the author’s feelings and emotions. However, when the remaining admissions decisions came out, words can’t begin to describe the excitement I felt when I learned that I was also accepted to Harvard University. (Para.2)
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Look for words and phrases in the text expressing the author’s feelings and emotions. If I ever felt overloaded, I only had to walk down the stairs to see my proctor, or set up a meeting with my academic adviser. (Para. 7) More words and phrases expressing tiredness: worn out, tired, exhausted, fatigued, over-worked, wearied
1) It would be sensible for you to discuss the making a matter with your parents before________ decision.
reach a 2) “The reason why we were unable to ______ decision is that everybody has his or her own opinion,” he said.
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
2) List more verbs that may collocate with “invitation”, “success” and “balance”
e.g. I spent the next few months imagining myself as a Cardinal, and preparing myself to accept their invitation. (Para. 1).
make a decision change one’s life encounter a problem grasp a problem analyze a problem _______ （分析问题） solve a problem ______ （解决问题）
take a decision enjoy one’s life reach a decision shape one’s life _____ _____ (达成决定) （塑造生活） approve a decision improve _______ ______ one’s life (通过决定) （改善生活）
(keep/ strike/ seek/ maintain/ lose/ change/ affect/ destroy) a balance
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
3) Fill in the blanks in the box with verbs that collocate with “decision”, “life” and “problem” in Ex. 6.
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“Verb + Noun” collocation
Verbs that collocate with “decision”, “life” and “problem” I decided to visit both campuses before making my final decision, … (Para. 3) Collocation refers to a group of two or more words that usually go together. Learning collocations can help us build up chunks of language. Putting together these chunks of language leads to more fluent English. More examples: take a risk; make the bed; open an account
Look for words and phrases in the text expressing the author’s feelings and emotions. I decided to visit both campuses before making my final decision, and to my surprise, fell in love with Harvard. (Para.3) More words and phrases expressing surprise:
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions “Verb + Noun” collocation
Word formation: prefixes of negation and degree
Commonly used words and constructions
More words and phrases expressing joy: full of the joys of spring, grin from ear to ear, cheerful, joyful, delightful, pleasant
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Sentences with time, place or event nouns as the subjects
Useful expressions
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Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions
Words and phrases expressing feelings and emotions Look for words and phrases in the text expressing the author’s feelings and emotions.