1、Unit 4 Friends foreverThanks to advances in technology， nowadays， people from a far distancecanturn up on the screen of our phones and update us on their life through social media. It has been provedthat how we communicate with others and maintain friendships has changed significantly. Even when tra
2、velling around in different locations， we can still acquire information from friends. When an idea we want to share strikes us， we can deliver a message only by a click. Besides， the digital age also enables us to find those who share our interests. However， smiling photos might hide real personalit
3、ies， because people preferto post only good things. While scanning these photos， some may find comfort and passion from those inspiring stories or pictures， while some may end up bitterly ashamed of their plain life. Furthermore， likes and comments can make people anxious about their popularity. As
4、for teenagers， they tend to lose track of time online even when they have to study.Anyway， its not reasonable to throw the baby out with the bathwater. We ought to make use of technology to make friends wisely.1prefer（preferred，preferred，preferring）vt.更喜欢1.人教选必5That the lifestyle is slower and healt
5、hier is the reason why some people prefer to live（live） in the country rather than in the city.点拨注意空后的rather than，prefer与其构成prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.结构，than后省略了相同的部分live。2.Life seems to show a preference（prefer） for the youth as they are energetic and full of hope.3.According to the onli
6、ne report， many teenagers prefer surfing the Internet at home to taking（take） exercise outdoors.点拨此处为prefer doing A to doing B结构，to在此处为介词，非不定式符号。4.I would take a walk outside rather than watch short videos at home in my spare time.I prefer taking a walk outside to watching short videos at home in my
7、 spare time.I prefer to take a walk outside rather than watch short videos at home in my spare time.I would rather take a walk outside than watch short videos at home in my spare time.5.我想知道每周有几节课，因为我想有一些可自由支配的时间。（咨询信）Im wondering how many classes there are per week， since I prefer to have some spar
8、e time for myself或I prefer having some spare time for myself.prefer （doing）A to（doing）B 与（做）B相比更喜欢（做）A prefer to do sth./prefer doing sth.更喜欢做某事prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.（would rather do sth. than do sth./would do sth. rather than do sth.）宁愿做某事也不愿做某事preferred adj. 更合意的，更好的preference n. 偏爱
9、，偏好have/show a preference for . 偏爱2advancevi.行进，前进vt.&vi.发展，进步vt.促进，推动；提出n.进步，进展1.给下列句子中的画线部分选择合适的英文释义A. n. progress or a developmentB.v. to help sth. to succeedC. v. to make progressOur knowledge of the disease has advanced obviously over recent years. CWe live in an age of rapid technological adva
10、nce. AStudying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career. B2.外研选必6To see even further into the universe，many countries are now engaged in building ever more advanced（advance）telescopes.3.请提前报名以确保能参加这门高级课程。（通知） Please sign up in advance to make sure you can attend the advanced course
11、.4.您在我校校刊上刊登的文章大大提高了我对英语学习的认识。（感谢信）Your article published in our school magazine has greatly advanced my understanding of English learning.（advance v.）in advance 提前（ahead of time）advanced adj.高级的；先进的advanced technology 先进技术advancement n.发展，前进3provevt.（proved； proved/proven）证明；展现linkingv.证明是，结果是（turn
12、out）1.人教必修4Tangshan city has proved to China and the rest of the world that in times of disaster， people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.点拨此处prove作及物动词，宾语较长，因此后置，变成prove to sb.that.。2.外研必修3In fact， more than one account suggests that while Newton was
13、 certainly inspired by a falling apple， there is no proof（prove） that it hit him on the head.3.令我们兴奋的是，结果证明这次活动非常成功。（活动报道） To our excitement， this activity proved （to be） a great success/very successful.（prove linkingv.）点拨此处prove是系动词，表示证明是，通常用于prove （to be）n./adj.搭配中，可以与turn out互换。注意prove作系动词时，无被动语态
14、，用主动形式表示被动意义。4.事实证明，在线学习是获取知识的重要手段。（网络发展） Its proved/proven that online learning is an important means of acquiring knowledge.（it作形式主语）prove sth. to sb. 向某人证明某事prove sb./oneself （to be ）n./adj.证明某人是Its proved/proven that.据证明，据证实prove （to be）n./adj.证明是proof n. C，U证据（pl. proofs）4anxiousadj.焦虑的，不安的；渴望的
15、，急切的1.Every year there are plenty of graduates anxious to get（get） a good job opportunity and gain mental and financial independence from their families.2.Im on pins and needles， waiting for the results with anxiety（anxious）.点拨with与抽象名词连用时，功能上相当于副词，如：with joyjoyfully，with delight delightedly，with ca
16、recarefully。3.因为对即将到来的高中生活深感担忧，我有时候晚上会睡不好。同时，我又渴望知道新生活会是什么样子的。（求助信） Deeply anxious about the coming high school life（形容词短语作状语），/ I am so anxious about the coming high school life that（so.that.结构）sometimes I cant have a good sleep at night. At the same time， I am anxious to know what the new life wil
17、l be like.点拨渴望做某事的其他表达：be eager to do sth. be dying to do sth. desire/long to do sth.be anxious about/for.为担忧 be anxious to do sth.渴望做某事anxiously adv.焦虑地（with anxiety）5distancen.距离vt.使与保持距离，撇清和的关系1.人教选必4Their eyes barely move， and they always have the same distant（distance） expression on their faces
18、.点拨空处修饰expression，应用形容词，此处distant表示冷淡的。2.We managed to set up a telescope，through which we could see a beautiful sight in the distance.3.我们曾是要好的朋友，但我不知道为什么他现在对我很冷淡。（求助信）We used to be good friends， but I have no idea why he keeps me at a distance now. （同位语从句）in the distance 在远处at/from a distance 离一段距
19、离；从远处keep sb. at a distance 同某人疏远，对某人冷淡，与某人保持一定距离distant adj.遥远的；远亲的；冷淡的6strike（struck，struck）vi.&vt.侵袭；报时；划（火柴）vi.突击vt.击打，撞击；使突然想到n.罢工，罢课；袭击1.给下列句子中的画线部分选择合适的英文释义A. to happen suddenly and have a damaging effectB. to hit sb./sth. hard or with forceC. to come into sb.s mind suddenlyD. to show the tim
20、e by making a ringing noiseE. a period of time during which people refuse to work as a protestThe country was struck by such terrible storms as few citizens had experienced before. AAs the clock struck nine， players took up their positions and the match began. DWhen I got home， I found the door open
21、. A terrible thought struck me that someone had broken into my house. CThe captain announced that because of a strike no flights were leaving Paris. EThe tree was struck by lightning and fell down. B2.I suddenly realized that playing against the other team was a great learning moment for us.（比赛活动） I
22、t struck me that playing against the other team was a great learning moment for us.（根据strike的用法对画线部分进行升级）3.平遥古城的独特之美深深地打动了我，所以我强烈推荐你来这里参观。（推荐信） Deeply struck by the unique beauty of the Ancient City of Ping Yao， I highly recommend you to pay a visit here.be struck by/with. 被击打；被打动 It strikes/hits sb
23、. that.It occurs to sb. that. 某人突然想到Sth. strikes sb. 某人突然想到be/go on strike 在/举行罢工7turnup（意外地或终于）出现；发现；调高（音量等）1.人教必修5On the day of the concert， I was so nervous.As it turned out， there was no need to be nervous because all my hard work paid off and I played perfectly.2.译林选必2I turned up the volume and
24、 stood staring at the radio， holding my breath and waiting for the first notes of the song.点拨名词作turn up的宾语时，可放在up后，也可放在turn和up之间；但代词作其宾语时，只能放在turn和up之间。3.人教选必2Most of the people who had applied for this position were turned down， but he stood out because he was good at working with others.4.我感觉非常糟糕，
25、直到她出现并告诉我她还会再给我一次机会。（读后续写之心理描写）I had been feeling so bad until she turned up and told me she would give me another chance.turn down拒绝；调低 turn out证明是，结果是 turn to求助于 turn over翻转 turn in上交，提交8动词itadj./n.（forsb.）不定式1.译林选必3We have made it a rule that visitors must not touch the china vases.2.外研选必5Experts
26、 felt it necessary to come（come） up with a plan to remove all the rabbits from the island.3.I think it useless talking（talk） with him since he is very stubborn.4.互联网使我们可以与朋友和家人轻松地保持联系。The Internet has made it easy for us to keep contact with our friends and families.（make itadj.for sb.不定式）The Intern
27、et has made it easy that we can keep contact with our friends and families.（make itadj.that从句）适用于该结构的动词有think，believe，make，find，consider，feel等该结构中的it作形式宾语，其后的不定式是真正的宾语。该结构中除了用不定式作真正的宾语之外，还可以用动词-ing或从句，如：动词ituseless/no use/no good.doing sth.动词itadj./n.that从句词根-tent-/-tend-/-tens-从构词示例中选择适当的单词，并用其正确形式
28、填空。1.译林选必1Fire engines and ambulances， called at 9：30 p.m.， reached the scene within 15 minutes. By this time， the fire had extended to the 15th floor.点拨句意：晚上9点30分呼叫的消防车和救护车在15分钟之内赶到了现场。到此时，大火已蔓延至15楼。空处表示过去的过去，故用过去完成时。2.人教必修3In sports， there is no use pretending to fall down or be hurt， because in t
29、he end， the audience will see through it.点拨there/it is no use doing sth.做某事没有用处。3.人教必修2I want to experience some Chinese culture and see the natural beauty there，but my main goal is to find out which university is the best for me to attend.4.外研选必1I walk through the doors into the waiting area， where theres a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.5.北师必修6It is important to understand the emotions，behaviours and intentions of characters in a story.点拨根据空前的and可知，空处与emotions和behaviours并列，故也应用名词。intention打算，意图，目的。
