1、We use ellipsis when we do not want to repeat words or phrases that are obvious.Thank you very much Come here,please.I You We often use ellipsis in imperative sentences,inwhich the subject is always left out.We also use ellipsis in short responses.Have you seen this opera?Yes,I have(seen it).Will th
2、e performance be put off till next week?I hope(it will)not(be put off till next week).Although he would like to,the empororcannot break his promise.break his promiseIn infinitive phrases,we can leave out words after to.Will you join us?I would like to.join youShe didnt come to the party though she h
3、ad promised eReady?Are youWe can leave out some words in a sentence in informal English.How about the result?is itGlad to see you.ImCould you water the plants for me?What about(watering them)after I finish my homework?We can use ellipsis after some prepositions or conjunctions like if,when and than.
4、The opera house now looks better than when I visited it last year.it didYou arrived earlier than necessary.it wasPuccini wrote Turandot and(he also wrote)Madam Butterfly.We can use ellipsis in two parts with the same pattern and the same verb.The actor was born in 1961,and his wife in 1964.was bornH
5、e sang and played the guitar.heI havent read this book yet but I will later.read itGeorge seemed angry,and Bob certainly was.angryIn some special styles of ellipsis,words are left out to save space and time.These include signs and labels,newspaper headlines,instructions,postcards and diaries,notes,e
6、tc.SignsNo smoking is allowed here.This is a one-way street.InstructionsPut this side up,please.Please handle this with care.HeadlinesHouses destroyed in weekend storms.Mayor says he wont quit.Some houses were destroyed in the storms during the weekend.The mayor says he wont quit.NotesThese are brig
7、ht ideas.PostcardsI wish you were here.Read Part A on page 25 and answer the following questions:How did the singer feel taking part in Turandot?It was a real opportunity for her to be cast.It had always been one of her strongest desires to have a part in Turandot.Where did the singer get the inform
8、ation that singers were needed for Turandot?From a poster put up by the production companys Personnel Department.Why did the singer think it was difficult to try out?He/She had a sore throat.Circle the words you could cross out（勾掉，划掉）and read again and you will find that the language would be more c
9、oncise（简洁的）.Answers A Jane:How did you feel taking part in Turandot?Singer:It was a real opportunity for me to be cast.It had always been one of my strongest desires to have a part in Turandot.Jane:How were you hired for the job?Singer:Well,Im a musical performer,but there was a short period when I
10、was not working,and was just collecting unemployment benefits.One day,I saw a poster put up by the production companys Personnel Department,saying they were looking for singers.I applied for the job,and they sent me an invitation to try out for a part in the chorus.Jane:Was it difficult to try out?S
11、inger:Yes,it was difficult.They asked me to sing a tune,and at the time I had a sore throat,so I was afraid I wouldnt get the job.Jane:What did you like best about participating in Turandot?Singer:The best part was visiting Beijing because the performance was staged in the Forbidden City.It was my f
12、irst visit to Beijing.Jane:Would you like to visit Beijing again?Singer:Yes,I would like to visit Beijing again.Jane:Well,its been fun talking to you.I thank you for your time.Singer:Youre welcome.Answers B1.b 2.c 3.a 4.d 5.e1.Bob James,a pop star dies of drug abuse.2.This is the door to the stage.3
13、.The performance last night was not as good as expected.4.Please handle this with care.5.Turandot was really a wonderful performance,and the setting was also fantastic.1.desire(P25)verb T not continuous to want sth.,especially strongly:渴望I desire only to be left in peace.The hotel had everything you
14、 could possibly desire.What does her Ladyship desire me to do/desire of me?+to infinitive The President desires to meet the new Prime Minister.noun C or U a strong feeling that you want sth.:欲望I certainly have no desire to have children.There is a strong desire for peace among the people.He needed t
15、o satisfy his desire for revenge.+to infinitive She had a burning/strong desire to go back to her home country before she died.Several people have expressed a desire tosee the report.2.apply for(P25)apply verb I to request sth.,usually officially,especially by writing or sending in a form:申请By the t
16、ime I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.Please apply in writing to the address below.Weve applied to a charitable organizationfor a grant for the project.+to infinitive Tims applied to join the police.(especially of rules or laws)to have a connection or be important:适用That bit
17、of the form is for UK citizensit doesnt apply to you.Those were old regulationsthey dont apply any more.to spread or rub a substance such as cream or paint on a surface:涂抹Apply the suntan cream liberally to exposed areas every three hours and after swimming.The paint should be applied thinly and eve
18、nly.to make use of something or use it for a practical purpose:运用He wants a job in which he can apply his foreign languages.The court heard how the driver had failed to apply his brakes in time.If you apply pressure to a cut its meant to stop the bleeding.application noun C or U an official request
19、for something,usually in writing:申请书a letter of applicationIve sent off applications for four different jobs.Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?+to infinitive South Africa has submitted an application to host the World Cup.noun C or U 实用The new laws have(a)particular appli
20、cation to the self-employed.applicant noun C a person who formally requests something,especially a job,or a place at college or university:申请者How many applicants did you have for the job?applied adjective before noun relating to a subject of study,especially a science,that has a practical use:实用的，应用
21、的pure and applied mathematics/science3.try out(P25)try sth.outphrasal verb to use something to discover if it works or if you like it:试用Dont forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.try sth.onphrasal verb to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like
22、 it:试穿Try on the shoes to see if they fit.What a lovely dresswhy dont you try it on for size(=to discover whether it fits)?We didnt plan our art exhibition like that but it _ very well.A.worked out B.tried outC.went on D.carried on4.participate(P25)verb I to take part in or become involved in an act
23、ivity:参与She never participates in any of our discussions,does she?participation noun Uwhen you take part or become involved in something:参与1.We all know that,_,the situation will get worse.(全国)A.not if dealt carefully with B.if not carefully dealt with C.if dealt not carefully with D.not if carefull
24、y dealt with2.“Could we put off the meeting?”she asked.“_.”He answered politely.“This is the only day everyone is available.”(江苏)A.Not likely B.Not exactly C.Not nearly D.Not really3.Though he started late.Mr.Guo played the piano as well as,if,David.(陕西)A.not better than B.not betterC.no better than
25、 D.better4.Dad!Toms broken a glass!_.Accidents will happen.(四川)A.No way B.Doesnt matter C.No trouble at all D.Dont mention it5.Alice,why didnt you come yesterday?I _,but I had an unexpected visitor.A.had B.would C.was going to D.did6.Could I borrow your dictionary?Yes,of course you _.A.might B.will
26、C.can D.should7.Dont forget to come to my birthday party tomorrow._.A.I dont B.I wont C.I cant D.I havent 1.for your brother,I would not have gone to see Mr.Wang.A.If it is not B.Were it not C.Had it not been D.If they were not2.Id like to have a piece of bread and two eggs.Anything?A.following B.fo
27、llows C.to follow D.to be followed3.He suggested that the work _ at once.A.be done B.should do C.could do D.does4.Its hot.Lets go swimming,_?A.wont we B.will you C.dont we D.shall we5.Be sure to be here early tomorrow,_?A.will you B.arent you C.can you D.could you6.Father advised me not to say anyth
28、ing until _ at the meeting.A.asking B.to ask C.asked D.ask7.We will have a meeting next week,but we dont know.A.who B.where C.as D.which8.Though the little boy is often made by his brother,he made his brother yesterday.A.cry；to cry B.crying；crying C.cry；cry D.to cry；cry9.Ill go to Korea to watch the
29、 14th Asian Games.Would you mind looking after my dog?Not all.A.I cant B.Please dont C.Id like it D.Id be happy to 10.Do you think Jack is going to watch a football match this weekend?.A.I believe not B.I believe not so C.I dont believe it D.I dont believe11.What do you think made the girl so glad?a
30、 beautiful necklace.A.As she received B.Receiving C.Received D.Because of receiving12.Arent you be chairman?No,and I.A.dont want to B.dont want C.dont want to be D.dont want be13.Youre your time trying to persuade him.Hell never join us.A.spending B.wasting C.losing D.missing14.He promised to come t
31、o see you.But he.Ive been all alone.A.didnt B.wouldnt C.hasnt D.wont15.How about the number of students playing on the playground?.A.Small B.Many C.Little D.Most16.All substances,solids,liquids,or gases,are made up of entirely atoms.A.whether they B.whether C.whether are they D.whether are17.Have yo
32、u watered the flowers?No,but.A.I am B.Im going C.Im just going to D.I will go18.If you go to Xian,you will find the palaces there more magnificent than commonly.A.supposing B.supposed C.to suppose D.suppose19.If the same treatment again,he is sure to get well.A.giving B.give C.given D.being given20.
33、He broke his legs while.A.riding B.ride C.was riding D.rode1.我伯父的身体比我上次给你去信时好些了。2.这种物质称为水,其重要性仅次于氧。1.My uncle is better than when I wrote to.2.This substance we call water,and come next only to oxygen3.上海即使不是世界上最大的城市也堪称世界最大的城市之一。4.我的兄弟有抽烟，而我不抽烟。3.Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world,if not the largest(city).4.My brother smokes,but I dont(smoke).5.一旦出版,这部小说将成为今年的畅销书之一。5.When published,the novel will become one of the best sellers of the year.
