1、话题素材好词1anxiety n焦点2attitude n态度3overcome v. 克服4perform v表现5beneficial adj. 有益处的6turn_out 结果是;证明是7focus/concentrate on 集中(精力)于8keep.in mind/learn.by heart 记住9apply for 申请10by no means/at no time 决不11in_conclusion/in_short 总之12make friends with sb. 和某人交朋友13be popular with 受欢迎14share feelings and ideas
2、 with 与分享感受和观点15think_of_others 为别人着想佳句1He is such_a_warmhearted_man_that we all admire him very much.他是一个如此热心肠的人,以至于我们都很敬佩他。2We should be kind to one another, which_is_essential to enjoy a harmonious life.我们应当彼此友善,这对于享受和谐的生活是绝对重要的。3Just_as_the_saying_goes,_“One tree doesnt make a forest”, our succe
3、ss is based on cooperating with others.正如谚语所言:“独木难成林”,我们的成功是建立在与别人合作的基础上的。精美语篇Before an interview, any applicant is worried about failing to be accepted, so keeping some social skills in mind will be beneficial in helping overcome fear and anxiety.First of all, prepare for any possible questions to
4、be asked. Secondly, while having an interview, at no time should you look nervous, so keep calm and focus your attention on the interviewer. Whats more, speak loudly and clearly while answering questions and keep eye contact with the interviewer. Last but not least,whether you can get the job you ap
5、ply for, try to leave a good impression with a positive attitude.In conclusion, so long as you perform well, there is no need for you to worry about the result. 高频单词1lack (v. & n) 缺乏,缺少2serious (adj.) 严肃的;认真的;严重的3reply (n. & v) 回答,回复;回信4cautious (adj.) 谨慎的,慎重的,小心的5opportunity (n.) 机会6advance (n. & v
6、. & adj.) 推进;前进;进展/前进的;预先的advanced (adj.) 高级的,发达的7apologis(z)e (v.) 道歉apology (n.) 道歉,致歉8confident (adj.) 自信的confidently (adv.) 自信地confidence (n.) 自信9application (n.) 申请apply (v.) 申请applicant (n.) 申请人10impolite (adj.) 不礼貌的polite (adj.) 有礼貌的politeness (n.) 礼貌11favour (n.) 恩惠,照顾favourable (adj.) 有利的,赞
7、许的favourite (n./adj.) 特别喜欢的人(或物)/特别喜爱的(只作定语)12certain (adj.) 无疑的(只作表语);确信的;某一(些)(只作定语)certainly (adv.) 一定;当然(可以)certainty (n.) 必然;肯定;确定的事情13modest (adj.) 谦虚的,谦逊的modesty (n.) 虚心,谦逊14successful (adj.) 成功的success (n.) 成功succeed (v.) 成功successfully (adv.) 成功地15imagine (v.) 想象imagination (n.) 想象(力)imagin
8、ary (adj.) 虚构的,想象的imaginative (adj.) 想象丰富的 重点短语1(be)aware_of 知道2in_addition 除此之外,另外3leave_out 省去,删去4cheer_sb._up 使某人高兴/振作起来5show_off 炫耀6look_away_from 把目光从移开7find_out 了解(到);找出(信息)8put_ones_foot_in_ones_mouth 犯使人难堪的错误;说错话9as_a_consequence 因此,结果10go_through 经受,经历 热点句型1every time 作连词,引导时间状语从句,意为“每当就”He
9、r motto was “Every_time I open my mouth, I put my foot in it.”(教材P8)她的“座右铭”是“每当我张口,就会讲错话。”2It is estimated that. it作形式主语,真正主语为后面 that 引导的从句It_is_estimated_that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.(教材P13)据估计80%的英语会话是闲聊。 教材复现在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。1Esther Greenbaums major shortcomin
10、g was _ she had a complete absence of small talk.答案:that2One day during a meeting, Esther _(introduce) to an important customer, a mature woman.答案:was introduced3Esther was never cautious _ other peoples feelings.答案:about4The trouble with Esther was she said what she thought, and didnt think about _
11、 she said.答案:what5In the USA, conversation is less lively than in many other cultures, where everyone _(talk) at the same time.答案:talks6In fact, its a sign that they dont wish _ (violate) your private life.答案:to violate7_(general) we dislike arguments, and we avoid topics which lead to disagreement.
12、答案:Generally 8What _(love) flowers and what a beautiful vase!答案:lovely9Income is a very private matter, and youd do well to avoid _(ask) how much people earn.答案:asking10Because the thing they both want to avoid is an _(embarrass) silence.答案:embarrassing1lackv& n缺乏,缺少Do you want to make more friends
13、but lack the confidence to talk to people you dont know?(P2)你是不是想交更多的朋友但又缺乏和不认识的人说话的信心?(1)lack sth. 缺乏某物 (vt.一般不用于被动语态)lack for sth. 缺乏某事 (vi.多用于否定句)(2)a/the lack of 的缺乏for lack of 因为缺乏(3)lacking 缺少的;不足的be lacking in 缺乏(品质、特点等),的不足2015课标全国卷You cant be successful when there is a_lack_of trust in a re
14、lationship.当在一种关系中缺乏信任时你是不可能成功的。2013湖北高考More than half of us admit we lack willpower.我们有超过一半的人承认缺乏毅力。牛津词典Shes not usually lacking_in confidence.她平时并不缺乏自信心。特别提示(1)lack既可以作动词也可以作名词。作及物动词时,后面直接接宾语,作不及物动词时常接介词for;作名词时,后面常用介词of。(2)lacking为形容词,但一般不放在名词前作定语。易混辨析lack是一个通用性名词,指没有或缺少。既可以表示物质的缺乏也可以表示抽象的东西,比如气质
15、、精力、能力的缺乏shortage指物质的短缺,指东西不足,远远不能满足需求(就需求量而言)The lack of rain could worsen the already serious shortage of food.雨水的缺乏可能加剧已经严重的食物短缺。2absencen. 缺乏,不存在,缺席Esther Greenbaums major shortcoming was that she had a complete absence of small talk.(P8)埃斯特戈林鲍姆的主要缺点是她根本不会聊天。(1)absent adj. 缺席的,不在的be absent from.
16、 未出席,缺absentminded adj. 心不在焉的(2)absence from 缺席absence of mind 心不在焉,精神恍惚in the absence of (人)不在,缺席;(物)不存在,缺少in ones absence 在某人不在时,在某人缺席时2014湖南高考改编What I failed to expect was that several students were absent,_which threw off my estimate.我没有料到几个学生缺席,这推翻了我的估计。2013江苏高考,任务型阅读But conscientiousness in th
17、e absence of social skills can lead to problems.但是缺乏社交技巧的认真尽责会导致一些问题。2012湖北高考,完成句子The solider was absent from his camp for three days without asking for leave first.那个士兵没有先请假就离开了营地三天。牛津词典The decision was made in my absence.这个决定是我不在的时候做出的。特别提示absent用作形容词,意为“缺席的,不存在的”,其反义词present“在场的”,二者修饰名词时要放在名词之后作后
18、置定语。The students absent should be punished, while those present should be praised.那些缺席的学生应受到惩罚,而那些在场的学生应受到表扬。3advancev/n.前进,进展;预先,预付adj.预先的,在前的;预付的It helps if you do a little advance planning.(P2)如果你提前制订计划的话会有帮助的。(1)in advance(ahead of time) 提前,预先in_advance_of 在之前,比进步make an advance in sth. 在某方面有进步(
19、2)advance on/towards/upon 朝前进advance in sth. 在某方面有进步(3)advanced adj. 高级的,进步的,先进的2013湖南高考Booking two months in_advance,_the cheapest room at Travelodges Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was 95.95.提前两个月预定,在9月22日,星期六在伦敦市中心最便宜的酒店房间住宿仍需95.95英镑。2014课标全国卷,阅读理解BAdvanced lights, motor
20、s, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.先进的灯、汽车和建筑设计帮助节省了很多能量,因此也防止了污染。牛津词典The mob advanced_on us, shouting angrily.暴民愤怒地喊叫着向我们逼近。朗文高级辞典Their aircraft were in_advance_of those used by the US.他们的飞机比美国人用的要先进。特别提示advance作形容词时与advanced的区别:前者意为“预先的,在前的”,
21、后者意为“高级的,先进的”。4apologyn道歉“Oh, sorry,” said Esther without any apology.(P8)“啊,真遗憾,”埃斯特毫无歉意地说。(1)make an apology to sb. for (doing) sth.因(做)向某人道歉accept/refuse sb.s apology 接受/拒绝某人的道歉owe sb. an apology 应向某人道歉(2)apologis(z)e vi. 道歉apologis(z)e to sb. for (doing) sth.因(做)向某人道歉apologis(z)e to sb. that 从句向
22、某人道歉2013辽宁高考,任务型阅读Dont wait for an_apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.不要等待道歉。伤害你的人常常不打算道歉。2013湖北高考Dont defend him any more. Its obvious that he deliberately destroyed the fence of the garden even without_apology.不要再为他辩解了。很明显他故意毁坏了花园的栅栏甚至都没有道歉。2012山东高考He smiled p
23、olitely as Mary apologiz(s)ed_for her drunken friends.当玛莉因为她喝醉了的朋友道歉时,他有礼貌地笑了。牛津词典You owe_him_an_apology_for what you said.你要为你所说的话向他道歉。朗文高级辞典I think you should apologize_to your brother.我觉得你应该给你弟弟道歉。5imaginev想象;猜想;料想Imagine a situation where two strangers are talking to each other.(P13)想象一下两个陌生人谈话的
24、情景 (1)imagine (sb.) doing sth. 想象(某人)做某事imagine sb./sth. as/to_be 把某人(物)想象成imagine that/what/how/why. 想象(2)imagination n. 想象力;创造力beyond imagination 超乎想象(3)imaginary adj. 想象的,虚构的,假想的2014江西高考,阅读理解CImagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with your eyes closed.想象一下你要闭着眼睛度过余生会是怎样的情景。
25、2011大纲全国卷The prize will go to the writer whose story shows the most imagination.奖品将会落到作品最富有想象力的作家手中。牛津词典I had_imagined_her_to_be older than that.我本来以为她的年龄还要大一些。过关演练在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式12014江西高考阅读Compared with homemade handicrafts, machinemade products _(lack) the personal touch.答案:lack22012福
26、建高考A lack _ confidence can lead to a lot of suffering.答案:of3In the _(absent) of firm evidence the suspect was set free.答案:absence42014陕西高考Id appreciate it if you could let me know _ advance whether or not you will come.答案:in52013天津高考写作Having shown you around our school, we will introduce our most _(
27、advance) science lab to you.答案:advanced6This has contributed to the lack of _ (confident) in the police.答案:confidence7He was very cautious _ committing himself to anything.答案:about82015北京高考Dario suggested that they write a letter to their neighbors and _ (apology) for their playing.答案:apologize9Afte
28、r all, you owe me _ apology.答案:an10The severity of the situation in Syria is _ our imagination.答案:beyond1in addition 除此之外,另外In addition, you need to know how long you should stay, and when you have to leave.(P3)此外,你需要知道你应该待多久,什么时候必须离开。(1)in_addition副词短语,常放在句首,也可放在句中,句尾,用逗号隔开。(2)in addition to.除之外,复合
29、介词,后接名词或动名词。in addition toapart from除外还有2014陕西高考改编In_addition,_he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week.另外,他指出美国人驱车去大型超市购买一周(所需)的罐装和冷冻食品。2014浙江高考,书面表达In_addition_to reading for knowledge, we read for fun and inspiration.我们阅读除了能获得知识,还能得到乐趣和灵感
30、。2leave out 省去,删去;漏掉;不考虑,忽视Notice how certain words are left out in informal conversation.(P10)注意在非正式交谈中某些单词是怎样被省略的。(1)leave. alone 不打扰,不理会,让一个人呆着leave aside 暂不考虑,搁置一边leave behind 忘带;留下;丢弃;使落后(2)leave for. 动身去leave.for. 离开去2013安徽高考,阅读理解EAt that time there were many fewer women than men, so if a man
31、didnt want to be_left_out,_his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women.在那个女人比男人少的时代,如果一个男人不想被人忽略,他唯一的选择便是与另一个男人跳舞,以便引起有限的那几个女人的注意。2012上海高考,阅读理解CThe typical father wanted to be left_alone to enjoy some peace and quiet.这位具有代表性的父亲想独自去享
32、受一些安宁与平静。北师大21If you study in a systematic way, you wont leave anything out.如果你用系统的方法来学习,你就不会遗漏任何东西。牛津词典Leaving the expense aside,_do we actually need a second car?且不说费用多少,我们真的还需要一辆汽车吗?朗文高级辞典I tried calling him, but hed already left_for work.我试着打电话给他,可他已经去上班了。3show off 炫耀., but show off their wealth
33、.(P11),但是炫耀他们的财富。(1)show up 出现,到场show sb. in/out/around/round 领着某人进来/出去/参观show respect for sb. 向某人表达尊敬show sb. sth.show sth. to sb. 出示给某人看(2)on showon exhibition 在展出朗文高级辞典Jen proudly showed_off her engagement ring.珍很骄傲的炫耀她的订婚戒指。牛津词典We were_shown_around the school by one of the students.我们由其中的一名学生领着参
34、观了学校。朗文高级辞典Paintings by Matisse are on_show at the New York Galley.马蒂斯的画作正在纽约美术馆展出。朗文高级辞典Seth showed_up,_apologising for being late.塞思到了,道歉说来晚了。过关演练选词填空show.to.; in addition to; cheer.up; take the lead; find out; put ones foot in ones mouth; show off; show.out12013辽宁高考,书面表达_ these traditional activi
35、ties, we have a wider range of choices such as travelling and visiting our relatives or friends.答案:In addition to22013广东高考阅读A改编The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, _ through the hospital halls and waving his hands to the people greeting him.答案:showing off3牛津词典If theres a letter from F
36、rance please _ it _ me.答案:show; to4He is so old that he always _.答案:put his foot in his mouth5Many Americans will happily talk about more private matters if you _.答案:take the lead6She was very depressed, so her friend tried to _ her _.答案:cheer; up7Youll have to _ first whether you should take a gift
37、 to a party.答案:find out8When he didnt know how to get out of the building, a boy _ him _.答案:showed; out1In fact, she had never learnt the basic rules of social communication, and as a consequence, she made systematic mistakes every_time she opened her mouth.(P8)实际上,她从来没有学过社交的基本规则,因此每次张嘴都会犯与之相关的错误。本句
38、中包括“every time时间状语从句”句型。引导时间状语从句的名词短语有:(1)every/each time句子 每当时(2)the last/next time句子 上一次/下一次时(3)the first/second.time句子 第一/二次时句子 一就2014重庆高考,书面表达改编Next_time your friend falls, dont laugh at him but help him stand up.下次你朋友摔倒时,不要嘲笑他,而是帮他站起来。2013湖北高考I dont often lose things, so I was quite surprised t
39、he_moment I reached for my wallet and found it wasnt there.我很少丢东西,因此我一伸手拿钱包发现它不在那儿的时候非常吃惊。2013北京高考,阅读理解BThe_first_time Grace wore the artificial tail, she soon shook it off and let it sink to the bottom of the pool.第一次带上那条人造假尾巴时,她很快就把它摇晃了下来,那条尾巴沉到了池塘底部。2It_is_estimated_that 80% of all conversation i
40、n English is small talk. (P13)据估计80%的英语会话是闲聊。句中运用了“It is过去分词that.”结构。用it作形式主语,真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。类似的结构还有:It is said that. 据说It is reported that. 据报道It is known that. 众所周知It is thought that. 人们认为It is suggested that. 人们建议It is hoped that. 人们希望It is believed that. 人们相信此句型可改写为:sb. is said/thought/believ
41、ed/reported to do sth.,改写后的句子要注意不定式的时态。译林It_is_recommened_that the work shouldnt be started until all the preparations have been made.人们建议做好所有准备这项工作才能开始。句式转换2015安徽高考It is reported that a space station will be built on the moon in years to come.A space station is reported to_be_built on the moon in y
42、ears to come.据报道在几年后一个太空站要在月球上被建。牛津词典It_was_once_thought_that the sun travelled around the earth.人们曾经认为太阳绕着地球转。过关演练完成句子12013山东高考_, she was so happy because she thought I was her daughter.每次我走进她的房间时她都很开心,因为她认为我是她女儿。答案:Every time I came into her room2_ this kind of mobile phone will play the leading r
43、ole in the market for a period of time in future.估计未来一段时期内,这款手机将在市场上保持领先地位。答案:Its estimated that32013陕西高考Marco Polo _ on the Pacific Ocean on his way to Java in the thirteenth century.据说在13世纪马可波罗在去爪哇岛的途中在太平洋上航行过。答案:is said to have sailed42013江西高考_, they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel a
44、nd boat repairs.除此以外,他们还把钱花在买钓鱼设备、鱼饵、燃料和修船上。答案:In addition5_ Chinese first invented the compass.人们相信中国人最早发明指南针。答案:Its believed thatdidnt need to do和neednt have donedidnt need to do: 没必要做,实际上也没做。完成句子1It was an informal party so I didnt_need_to_wear a suit.这是个非正式的聚会,所以我不必穿套装。2He didnt_need_to_go to ho
45、spital because he only had a few injuries.他没有必要去医院,因为他只有几处外伤。neednt have done: 本不必做某事,但实际上做了(做了本不必做的事)。这是对过去的虚拟,如后面跟but的句子常用一般过去式。完成句子3He neednt_have_gone_to_hospital,_but he went just to comfort himself.他本不必去医院的,去了只是想安慰自己。4I got to the party at 6 pm. but there was no one there, so I neednt_have_arr
46、ived so early.我下午六点到了聚会上,但一个人也没有,所以我本不必到那么早的。过关演练用括号内单词的正确形式填空12014湖南高考Understanding your own _ (need) and styles of communication is as important as learning to convey your affection and emotions.答案:needs22014湖南高考改编He had prepared all kinds of food for the picnic, so we _ (need) to bring anything with us.答案:didnt need32014湖南高考,完形填空I was going to be independent and _ (need) to learn this vital skill.答案:needed4You _(need) have spoken so slowly, because I have understood.答案:neednt5You _ (need take) a taxi here, for it was very near to my house.答案:neednt have taken