牛津英语模块3第一单元语言点(Welcome to the unit &Reading)
Language Points
Welcome to the unit
1. in one’s daily life 在某人的日常生活中
He often does morning exercises in his daily life.
2. discuss sth. with sb. 与某人讨论某事
3. hold one’s nose 抑制住嗅觉
If you hold your nose, you will find the meal isn’t delicious.
4. once or twice 一两次
I only heard her name called once or twice, but I can’t remember it now.
5. know of 听说过，知道有（某人或某事）
I know of the man, but I haven’t met him.
6. make great achievements 取得重大的成就
Though he is disabled, he has made great achievements.
7. as well / too 肯定句末
also 肯定句中
either 否定句末
eg. Our office is equipped with a TV set and a computer as well.
My little sister can dance and sing, too.
I will not attend the meeting; he will not, either.
He is also interested in Japanese.
8. even if = even though / though / although
eg. It is hard work, I enjoy it _________ ( though).
The increase of the price will obviously be unpopular, ______(although) it is unlikely to reduce demand. 提价显然是不得人心的，但这也未能收到减小需要的效果。
________(even if ) I have to walk all the way, I’ll get there.
9. more than
not more than
no more than
more…than… 与其。。。不如。。。（同rather…than…）
no + 比较级+ than 两者都不。。。
eg. The first question is more difficult than the second one.
There are more than 300 people attending the meeting today.
It is not more than a mile to the sea.
He is more a follower than a leader.
He is no more interested in English than his sister.
Reading Fog
1. fog: n. ( a state of) very thick mist
v. (cause to) become covered with fog 被雾笼罩的，使变得模糊的
foggy adj. 多雾的，模糊不清的
in a fog 糊里糊涂的
I was in a fog yesterday evening.
My glasses have fogged up in this steamy room.
2. truth u.n. something that is true 真相，真实，实际情况
c.n. a fact or principle accepted as true 真理
固定词组：to tell you the truth ; in truth 真正，实际上，老实说
The truth is that…= The truth is…
Eg. My mother says that truth will come out in the end.
There was some truth in what he said.
The truth is (that) I don’t want to go.
To tell you the truth, I don’t agree with you.
3. observe to see and notice 看到，注意到
to watch with careful attention 观察，监视，观测
to act in accordance with (law, custom etc.)遵守
eg. Did you observe anything unusual in his behaviour?
Observe the stars
Observe the law
4. glance: give a quick short look 瞥，扫视
eg. He glanced at his watch.
I glanced around the room before I left.
He glanced over / through the letter and threw it into the fire.
Stare: to look steadily for a long time 盯着看，凝视
Stare at sth. / sb.
Stare sb. Into sth. 盯着某人使其作出某种反应
Eg. Do you like being stared at?
She stared him into silence.
glance at 指用眼睛瞥或扫视
stare at 指由于好奇、无礼、傲慢而睁大眼睛凝望、盯着或瞪着看
look at 没有任何感情色彩，
glare at 指由于愤怒而瞪着或怒视
eg. It is impolite to stare at people.
Please look at your watch and tell me what time it is.
He glanced at the person and walked away quickly.
He glared at the boy angrily.
5. Once out in the street, she walked quickly….
Once : as soon as, when (introduce an adverbial clause)
Eg. Once (it is) seen, it will never be forgotten.
Having been working for a whole day, he was very tired. Once (he was) in bed, he fell asleep.
Once you agree to accept the rules, you can join the club.
6. The truth is that the fog is too thick run that far.
Too…to … ①太。。。而不能。。。② 表肯定（willing, ready, eager, glad）
Eg. He is too eager to go home.
The box is too heavy to be carried.
That / this : to such an extent or such a degree ; so
Eg. Don’t take what she said that seriously.
Can living in a foreign country change a person that much?
Never stay out this late, or you won’t be allowed to go out in the evening any more.
7. She sensed that she was…
eg. Although she didn’t say a word, I could sense her unhappiness.
Did you sense anything unusual at that time?
Sensing something dangerous inside the house, he ran out of the house as quickly as he could.
8. deserted : adj. without any people
She walked in the deserted street, feeling scared.
The room was completely deserted. No one has lived in it since they moved out.
The beach is deserted in winter.
desert : v. to leave a place so that it is completely empty
Before the river flooded the area, people there deserted their homes and ran up to the hills.
The village was completely deserted after the war.
The local villagers had to desert their homes before the volcano erupted.
9. Now she wanted to run, but fear held her still.
Hold: to keep someone in a particular condition or action
Eg. Hold this position for three minutes. This will help you relax.
Look straight forward and hold your head up.
The man held the door open as he noticed an old woman came up behind him.
Still adj. Without moving
Eg. She sat perfectly still when I explained the reasons.
It was a hot, still, airless day, so no one could be seen at noon in the muddy path.
She stood still and didn’t dare to move in the darkness.
10. Polly found herself staring up at a man standing with…
1).d oneself doing sth.: to realize one is doing sth. although he or she did not intend or plan to do it
eg. Mary, who was usually shy, found herself talking to a kind stranger.
After walking for two hours, they found themselves coming to a small river in the forest.
At last he found himself walking in a crowded street with people all around him.
2). With + o. +o.c.
11. Watch out for the step here.
Watch out : to be careful / to take care
You have to watch out for fast traffic along here.
Watch out for the stairs here ---they are rather narrow and steep.
“Watch out!” he shouted when he saw the boy standing on top of the chair.
12 step out: to go outside or go somewhere 离开，走出去
take the underground train : take the subway 乘地铁
wish for 盼望，期望
come along：arrive, make progress 出现，产生，取得进步
eg. I got the job because I came along at the right time.
The garden is coming along well. 花园里花草茂盛。
watch out for 当心，小心
reach out / reach for sth. / out of one’s reach
Correct the sentences:
1. Nowhere the tall man was to be seen.
2. While the rest of the passengers was getting out, she glanced at the face around her.
3. When the teacher asked questions, the boy sat there with his hand raising.
4. It is kind for you to help me solve the problem.
5. He often goes to work by bike except rainy days.
6. Know some everyday English will be of great help.
7. We hope you a pleasant trip back home.
8. His composition is excellent except some spelling mistakes.
Translate the sentences using the structure with +O. +O.C.
1. 老人叼着烟斗站在那儿。
２．他开着门睡觉。
３．他没戴帽子出去了。
４．一做完作业，他就回家了。
５．在男孩的帮助下，我找到了他的家。
