unit 8 reading A

1、Reading A SilverUnit 8 Jewelry DesignWarm UpClick to edit Master text01New words and expressions 02Analysis of Reading A03ExercisesContentsNew words and expressions alloy1. Noun：a metal consisting of several metals mixed together 合金Brass(黄铜) is an alloy of copper and zinc (锌).This is not pure gold;

2、there is some alloy in it. 2. Verb: to mix one metal with another 将铸成合金 （alloy A with B 将A和B铸成合金）Copper is alloyed with tin(锡) to produce bronze (青铜). New words and expressions buff 1. noun: a pale yellow-brown color 米色 She was wearing a buff uniform (制服). 2. noun: someone who knows a lot about a pa

3、rticular subject 行家 Any computer buff should be able to do it for you in a few minutes. 3. verb: to rub something with a piece of soft material in order to make it shine 用软布擦亮 That reminds me, I must buff my boots. New words and expressions forge1. to illegally copy something 伪造，假冒 Someone stole my

4、credit card and forged my signature.2. to set up 建立 They forged the links(联系) with the Labor Party(劳动党).3. to make something from a piece of metal by heating the metal and shaping it 锻造 The hand techniques of making jewels include forging and raising. New words and expressions tarnish1. to destroy o

5、nes reputation 玷污，败坏，损害(名誉或形象) The affair could tarnish the reputation (声誉) of the prime minister (首相).2. to become dull and lose their color失去光泽，暗淡失去光泽，暗淡 Wear gloves (手套手套) when cleaning silver, because the acid(酸性物质酸性物质) in your skin can tarnish the metal.Pure silver is alloyed with copper and ta

6、rnishes easily.Para. One What are the three metals most often used in jewelry? Gold, platinum and silver.Para. One gold黄金，化学元素符号Au，柔柔软，金黄色，抗腐。最稀有、最珍贵的金属之一。一般都是素黄金首饰，就是不会有其它物质制作做一起。 platinum铂金, 标志为Pt，是一种天然的白色贵金属。世界上最稀有的金属之一。仅南非和俄罗斯等少数地方出产铂金，每年产量仅为黄金的5%。铂金常于戒托，如钻戒等Para. Two appliqu 贴花，补花It refers to t

7、he process of sewing decorative pieces of material onto a piece of clothing, or the pieces themselves.Para. Two filigree 用金银细丝制作的首饰Para. Two raising浮雕Para. Two scrollwork 涡形装饰 Para. Two stone mounting 宝石镶嵌Para. Three What is the difference between the coin silver and Mexican silver? Coin silver is .

8、900 pure silver, while Mexican silver has varied from between .900 to .980, and is mostly .925.Para. Three stampVerb: to make a mark 在上面印盖（图案、记号或字等）1. stamp A on B Stamp the date on all letters.2. stamp A with B Your passport(护照) must be stamped with the entry date(入境日期).Para. Three register1. to re

9、cord something 登记, 注册 We are registering the babys birth this morning. How many students have registered for English classes?2. to show your feeling 表达，流露 Her face registered anger and shock.Para. Four instead1. in place of something that has just been mentioned 作为替代 Carl did not join the navy. Inst

10、ead, he decided to become an actor.2. Instead of 代替，而不是 We should do something instead of just talking about it. You must have picked up my keys instead of yours.Para. Five antique 古老的，复古的Para. Seven withdraw (withdrew- withdrawn)1. to take money out of a bank account 提取银行存款 Liz withdrew 100 from he

11、r account (账户). (withdraw sth. from) I must withdraw some money from the bank. 2. to take away 取走，撤销 She withdrew a document from her briefcase (公文包).Listening and Speaking平安险(FPA)为“单独海损不赔”，是海洋运输货物保险的主要险别之一。 平安险原来的含义是只保全损，即承保自然灾害和意外事故造成货物的全部损失。自然灾害系指恶劣气候、雷电、海啸、地震、洪水等。后来又加上了运输工具遭受搁浅、触礁、沉没、互撞、与流冰或其他物体

12、碰撞以及失火、爆炸造成货物的部分损失。水渍险(WPA)是海洋运输货物保险的主要险别之一, 一般是指自然灾害+意外事故，导致货物被水淹没，引起货物的损失。 范围：必须有水淹并导致货物的损坏。Listening and Speaking全险（all risks）,是指车险。一般指：交强险+车损险+第三者责任保险+不计免险+车上人员险等这几项，有条件还可以附加盗抢险、玻璃险、车身划痕险、自燃险等。Listening and Speakinginsure1. 给保险，为投保 Have you insured the property(财产) of your home?2. 为提供保险 Many companies wont insure young drivers.Listening and Speaking cover 给保险，投保1. cover sth. a. The medical insurance does not cover these items(项目). b. Their insurance company paid the 900 bill, even though th