Reading(2)languagepoints.doc

Reading(2) Language pointsTeaching aims:After learning this period, the students will be able to1. further understand the text;2. understand and use the words, expressions and sentences listed below;3. apply the target language to practical use and in certain contexts. Teaching important and difficult points:To help students master the usage of some key words and phrases.Teaching procedures:Step 1 Language points1. They are both very talented artists and Im thinking about starting painting myself after I get back. (P34) 他们都是非常有天赋的艺术家，我在想回去之后我也要开始学画。talentn. C or U (someone who has) a natural ability to be good at sth., especially without being taught:Her talent for music showed at an early age.His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job.U UK SLANG MAINLY HUMOROUS people who are sexually attractive:There was plenty of talent at the party last nighttalented adj.a talented footballer/pianist 2. I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art and that he wasnt just a painter. (P34) 我惊讶地得知，毕加索一生创作了20多万件艺术作品，而且他不仅仅是一名油画画家。amaze v. T to cause someone to be extremely surprised:+ question word I was amazed by how well he looked.Youve done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.+ that It amazes me that shes got the energy for all those parties.+ to infinitive It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting.amazed adj. extremely surprised:She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.I was absolutely amazed when I heard hed been promoted.+ to infinitive Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot.I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize.We were amazed to discover that wed been at school together.+ (that) Im amazed (that) she didnt complain.amazement n. U extreme surprise:She stared in amazement.To my amazement, he ate the whole lot.amazing adj. extremely surprising:This stain remover really worksits amazing!The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money.APPROVING This wine is really amazing (= very good).Its amazing to think that the managing director is only 23.Its amazing that no one else has applied for the job.The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long.What an amazing coincidence!amazinglyadv. The food was amazingly good.Amazingly enough (= Very surprisingly), no one else has applied for the job.3. He developed different styles of painting, including cubism, which is a type of art where things are represented as geometric shapes. (P34) 他创造了不同的绘画风格,包括立体派一种用几何形状来表现事物的艺术形式。representv. T 1) to speak, act or be present officially for another person or people:They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.Union officials representing the teachers met the government today.Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present).2) to show or describe sth. or someone:+ ing form of verb The statue represents St George killing the dragon.This new report represents the current situation in our schools.He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing.3) to be a sign or symbol of sth.:In this dictionary the word noun is represented by the letter n.To many people the Queen represents the former glory of Britain.representationn. U Can he afford legal representation?representative n. C someone who speaks or does sth. officially for another person or group of people:The firm has two representatives in every European city.US someone who has been elected to the US House of Representativesadj. a representative system of government4. This painting is so valuable that it is difficult to calculate what its price would be if the museum wanted to sell it. (P34) 这幅画如此珍贵，如果博物馆想卖了它，都很难为它估价。calculatev. T to judge the number or amount of sth. by using the information that you already have, and adding, multiplying, subtracting or dividing numbers:The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over 5 million.The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.+ question word At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished.+ that Hes calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car.calculation n. C or U The calculations that you did/made contained a few inaccuracies.calculator n. C a small electronic device which is used for doing calculations:a pocket calculatorsothat如此以致于 （更多内容可参见P38）高考链接So difficult it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well. (2001上海)A. I have feltB. have I feltC. I did feelD. did I feel答案: D 5. Besides the works of da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ranging from the 13th century to the 19th century. (P34) 除了达芬奇的作品，卢浮宫里还藏有其他欧洲画家从13世纪到19世纪创作的六千余件作品。rangen. C 1) a set of similar things:I offered her a range of options.There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue.2) (US ALSO line) the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop:We stock the full range of model railway accessories.This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range.3) a group of hills or mountains:a mountain rangethe Pennine RangeWe could see a low range of hills in the distance. 4) all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce n. S 1) the amount, number or type of sth. between an upper and a lower limit:The price range is from $100 to $500.The product is aimed at young people in the 18 - 25 age range.The coat was in/out of my price range.This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience).2) S the period of time in the future within which sth. is planned or expected to happen:long-range plansshort-/medium-/long-range weather forecasting3) S the distance that a vehicle or aircraft can travel without having to stop for more fuel:short-/medium-/long-range airlinersn. S or U the distance within which you can see, hear or hit someone:The ship was in/out of range of our guns.He was shot at point blank/at close range (= from very near). v. I usually + adv. or prep. Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.Prices range between $50 and $250. 6. He loved to paint lotus flowers so much that he built a special garden at his home, where hundreds of lotus plants floated on the surface of a pond. (P35) 他非常喜欢画莲花,在家中还建造了一个专门的花园, 花园里有上百株莲花浮在池塘的水面上。floatv. I to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink:An empty bottle will float.You can float very easily in/on the Dead Sea because its so salty.I or T; usually + adv. or prep. to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:We spent a lazy afternoon floating down/along the river.He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it float out to sea.The children enjoy floating their boats on the pond in the park.Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky.FIGURATIVE The sound of pianoplaying floated out through the open window.I usually + adv. or prep. LITERARY to move gracefully:She sort of floats around, like a ballet dancer.I usually + adv. or prep. to move or act without purpose:Since he lost his job, hes just floated around/about doing nothing.7. His younger brother, Theo, tried hard to sell and distribute van Goghs paintings to buyers, but he was never able to negotiate a successful sale. (P35) 他的弟弟西奥非常努力地向买主兜售和推销凡高的画, 但从来没能够做成一笔成功的生意。distributev. T to give sth. out to several people, or to spread or supply sth.:The books will be distributed free to local schools.Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets (to the spectators).The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout the European Union.distribution n. C or UWe must find a way of achieving a more equitable distribution (= sharing) of resources/wealth.Has the Channel Tunnel improved the distribution (= supplying for sale) of goods between the British Isles and mainland Europe?an unfair distribution of wealthdistribution costsnegotiate v. I or T to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.Im negotiating for a new contract.Ive managed to negotiate (= obtain by discussion) a five per cent pay increase with my boss.negotiation n. C or U the process of discussing sth. with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks.8. Although we adore his work today, van Gogh was not successful while he was alive. (P35) 尽管我们今天崇拜凡高的画, 但他在世时并不成功。adorev. T not continuous 1) FORMAL to worship:Let us adore God for all his works.2) to love someone very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way, or to like sth. very much:She has one son and she adores him.I absolutely adore chocolate.+ ing form of verb Dont you just adore lying in a hot bath?adoration n. U very strong love for someone:her complete adoration of her brotheradoring adj. showing very strong love for someone:I refuse to play the part of the adoring wife.9. There have been many great European painters, but it is subjective to say who was actually the best. (P37) 曾经有过许多伟大的欧洲画家, 但是说出谁是实际上最好的也是很主观的。subjective adj. 1) influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts:I think my husband is the most handsome man in the world, but I realize my judgment is rather subjective.More specific and less subjective criteria should be used in selecting people for promotion within the company.The opposite: objective (FAIR OR REAL) adj. based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings:an objective and impartial reportI cant really be objective when Im judging my daughters work.subjectively adv.subjectivity n. UTheres always an element of subjectivity in decision-making.10. He had an appetite for life and enjoyed exploring the workings of objects and animals (P37) 他热爱生活并且喜欢对客观物体和动物进行探索的工作过程。appetite n. C or U a desire for food:All that walking has given me an appetite.I wont have any chocolate, thanks. It will spoil (= reduce) my appetite.I havent got much of an appetite (= I am not hungry).The children all have healthy/good appetites (= they eat a lot).Both viruses cause fever and loss of appetite.n. C a strong desire or need:her appetite for adventureIve read an excerpt of the book on the Web and its whetted my appetite (= increased my interest in it).11. Although we admire him today, he was never successful. (P37) 虽然我们现在很崇拜他,那时他并不成功。admirev. T to respect and approve of someone or their behavior, or to find someone or sth. attractive and pleasant to look at:I admired him for his determination.I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.I was just admiring your jacket, Delia.admirable adj. deserving respect or approval:I think you showed admirable tact/restraint/self-control in your answer.The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm.adv.I think she coped admirably (= very well) w