1、Unit 6 Earth FirstUsing Language1. devote v. 致力于；献身单句语法填空(1)Qian Xuesen devoted himself entirely _ science.(2) As we all know, he is a generous, _(devote),reliable and warm-hearted friend.(3) Mr. Reed made up his mind to devote all he had to_ (set) up some schools for poor children.(4)Her _(devote)
2、to the job left her with very little free time.答案：(1)to(2)devoted(3)setting(4)devotion2. presentation n. 报告；说明；展示单句语法填空(1)The speaker gave an interesting _(present) on urban transport.(2)The Mayor will personally present the gold medal _ the winning athletes at the sports meeting.写出下列句中present的含义(3)
3、There were twenty people in all present at the meeting.(4)My present job is to take care of the old in a nursing home.(5) All of them try to use the power of the work station to present information in a more effective way.(6)The headmaster presented her with a medal.答案：(1)presentation (2)to (3)出席的，到
4、场的 (4)目前的，现在的 (5)展示 (6)颁发3. reserve v. 预定；保留 n. 保护区； 储备物品单句语法填空(1) A double room with a balcony has been reserved _him.(2) “ Its such a nice place, Mother said as she sat at the table_ (reserve)for customers.完成句子(3)Keep a few pounds _(备用)to cover unexpected costs.(4)Id prefer to _(保留我的看法)until I fin
5、d all the evidence.(5)These rooms _(为保留)special guests.答案：(1)for(2)reserved(3)in reserve(4)reserve my judgement(5)are reserved for4. establish v. 建立；确定；证实单句语法填空(1)He _(establish)a new research centre in Hefei last year.(2)Our goal is _(establish) a new research centre in the north.完成句子(3)I was never
6、 able to _ (确定是否)she was telling the truth.(4)I wondered why he should bother to try and _(与我取得联系).答案：(1)established(2)to establish(3) establish whether/if(4)establish contact with me 5. damage v. & n. 破坏；损坏；损伤完成句子(1)The old farmer was very upset because the strong winds _(对造成很大损害) his wheat.选词填空(da
7、mage/destroy/ruin)(2)You have _your bike; youd better get it repaired.(3)My car was _in an accident, and I have to buy a new one.(4) To our disappointment, the bad weather _ our trip.(5)The accident caused some _ to my car, but its nothing serious.答案：(1)caused/did great damage to(2)damaged(3)destroy
8、ed(4)ruined(5)damage6. flood n. 洪水单句语法填空(1) She drew the curtains and the sunlight flooded _.(2)When I saw the photos，memories of my time in Paris_ (flood) back.(3)Large quantities of food are needed in the _ (flood)areas now. 完成句子(4)The charity received _(大量的) thankful telegrams and letters.(5)Requ
9、ests for information _(涌入)after the advertisement.答案：(1)in (2)flooded (3)flooded (4)a flood of (5)flooded in7. affect v. 影响； 使感动； （疾病）侵染单句语法填空(1) Babies health is much more likely _(affect)if either parent smokes.(2)The tornado happened in1925 _ (affect)three US states.(3) With the governments aid,
10、those _(affect) by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements.(4) Unhealthy living habits had a bad effect _his health.(5) _(affect) by the rise of house prices，people in big cities live under great pressure.选词填空(affect/influence)(6)The change in climate may _your health.(7)We became the best
11、friends and he _me deeply.答案：(1)to be affected(2)affecting(3)affected(4)on(5)Affected(6)affect(7)influenced8. supply v. & n. 供应； 供给单句语法填空(1)They will supply us _technology in support without asking for anything in return.(2) This book will supply some scientific methods _us in English learning.(3) O
12、ur school library can provide all kinds of good books _students.(4) Finally, the manager offered a good job _me.完成句子(5) _(提供给无家可归的人)food and clothes.答案：(1)with(2)to(3)for(4)to(5)supply/provide the homeless with offer the homeless9. adopt v. 采取；采纳； 收养单句语法填空(1) Becoming a member of the society means _
13、(adopt)its values.(2)Clearly, a more objective method of description must _(adopt).选词填空(adopt/adapt)(3)It turned out that his _son treated them as if they were his own parents.(4) It took him quite a lot of time to _to the life here.答案：(1)adopting (2)be adopted (3)adopted (4)adapt10. reduce v. 减少；降低
14、单句语法填空(1) She reduced her weight 12kilos. That is to say, she reduce her weight from 70 kilos _58 kilos. (2)His speech reduced all the audience present _tears.完成句子(3) One of the most effective ways to _(减轻压力) is to talk about feelings with someone you trust.(4) The price_ (降低了)20since May.答案：(1)by;
15、to (2)to (3)reduce stress/pressure (4) has been reduced by11. instead of 代替；而不是单句语法填空(1)Instead _ focusing on your weaknesses, focus on your strengths.(2)Instead of _(buy) them in the shops, she prefers making her own clothes.(3)Jack is a great talker. Its high time that he did something instead of
16、just _(talk).同义句转换(4)The salesman didnt give me a French book. Instead，he gave me an English book. =The salesman gave me an English book _a French book.答案：(1)of (2)buying (3)talking (4)instead of12. the + 比较级， the + 比较级完成句子(1)你学习越努力，你取得的进步就越大。_you study, _you will make.(2)With the rapid economic dev
17、elopment, Chinas position on the international stage is getting _(越来越重要).答案：(1)The harder，the greater progress(2)more and more important13. release v. & n. 释放； 排放； 发布单句语法填空(1) It took firefighters two hours to release the driver _the wreckage(残骸)，(2)The court found him innocent and he _(release).答案：
18、(1)from (2)was released14. severe adj. 严重的；严厉的单句语法填空(1)Motorists should be punished _(severe)for dangerous driving.(2)The UN wants to send food aid to10 countries in Africa _ (severe) affected by the drought.完成句子(3) In parts of Africa, there is _(严重的水资源短缺).答案：(1)severely(2)severely(3)a severe water
19、shortage15. permission n. 允许；许可完成句子(1)In our school, no student can go out of the school_(未经许可).(2)Mary is _(请求她母亲的许可) to marry Tom，saying he is a responsible young man.单句语法填空(3) If you think that treating a woman well means always getting her_ (permit)for things, think again.(4) It was announced that only when the fire was under control would the residents _(permit) to return to their homes.(5)Well have a picnic at the beach，weather _(permit).答案：(1)without permission(2)asking(for)her mothers permission(3)permission (4) be permitted(5)permitting
