Unit 1 Lifestyles
I. Words and expressions
1. matter vi.要紧/有关系； n.①物质 ②问题/毛病
Eg:①As matter of fact I know nothing about the matter. ②That’s only a matter time.
③There is sth matter my eyes. ④The family matters more her than everything else. ⑤Most (matter) has three states. ⑥Every second matters /counts in an emergency.
2. switch n. ①开关/闸/转换器 ②转变 vt.转换/转变 Ex:①He switched the gas and went out.
②My husband is always switching when he watches TV. ③How do you switch his machine (=turn on)?
④He switched the conversation from one subject another. ⑤Switch over another if you don’t like the programme. ⑥He made a switch from publishing to teaching.
3. suppose. v.① ② Ex：①—He hasn’t finished his work yet. -- Well, but he is (suppose). ②How can you step into the lab with your shoes on? You are (suppose) to take them off before you enter it.
③I don’t suppose (that)I could have a look at your newspaper, ? ④ (suppose)(假如) he doesn’t come, shall we go without him? ⑤If you go to Xi’an, you’ll find the places more magnificent than commonly (suppose).
4. complain vi. complaint n.
Ex:①She always makes some (complain)about shortages and high prices. ②Dan’s been complaining severe headaches recently(to/about/for) ③(T/F) I have nothing to complain.
④In time of difficulty, what we need is not each other but understanding of each other.困难的时候我们需要的不是相互抱怨，而是互相理解。 5. fill….with…
fill a gap/ fill the need (for…)/ fill the post (role)/ fill one’s day/fill an order (a prescription)/ in (out) a form 6. suffer vt.
vi.
Ex:① (suffer) such heavy loss in the hurricane, the farmer didn’t expect
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to have a good harvest.
②He also worked as a professor at SMU, And there was a girl student in his class who a serious back disease.
7. prefer vt.更喜欢 (preferred/preferred) preference n.偏爱 用法：① prefer sth
②prefer to do/doing sth ③prefer sb to do sth
④prefer (doing)sth. to (doing)sth.
= prefer to do sth rather than do sth=rather than do sth…prefer to do… =would do rather than do= would rather do than do
Ex：①Rather than (go)on holiday to the seaside, I prefer (spend)the
day with my family.
②Most of the citizens in Iraq prefer (take) the risk of being killed at home rather than flee their motherland in those days.
③Each of us is likely to develop a (prefer)for certain types of entertainment. ④She was chosen preference her sister. ⑤I would prefer if you didn’t tell anyone. ⑥(T/F) Which do you prefer more, A or B ? ⑦—I like coffee with nothing in it, what about you? -- I prefer coffee sugar. 8. otherwise adv.
Ex:①My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I (can/afford)the trip. ②There was some music playing upstairs . Otherwise the house was silent. ③I wanted to see him but he was otherwise engaged.
④It was necessary to discover the truth of these statements.(可必要查证这些说法的真实性或虚假性)
⑤(Tr)You know what this is about. Why pretend otherwise ? 9. go off
Ex:①The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm. went ②Most students in our class go for scientific activities.
③(2007浙江)Would you please go this form for me to see if I’ve filled it in right?
④Don’t go without saying good-bye.
⑤(2007陕西)—Could I use your computer for a few moments, please? —Go I’m not using it myself. ⑥ (2007安徽)—Didn’t you have a good time at the party?
—Of course I did. As a matter of fact, I had such fun that time seemed to go
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so quickly.
⑦Please go with your story; there won’t be any more interruptions. ⑧It is reported that the number of smokers has greatly gone (上升). ⑨I can go a reference book.没有参考书我也可应付。 ⑩Can you tell me what is going (发生)outside?
⑾Suddenly, all the lights went (熄灭)and the room became very dark. ⑿I have heard that he once went (经历)a very difficult time.
⒀I’m sure all the members of our team will go (全力以赴)to win the game.
总结go的短语：go back to/go back on one’s word/go against/go with/go about /go round 10. take up
①Their protests were later taken by other groups. ②He took the story where Tim had left off.
①(08宁夏)After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane took her job as a doctor in the country side.
②(07辽宁)Don’t be taken by products promising to make you lose weight quickly.
③(06浙江)We’re trying to ring you back, Bryan, but we think we took your number incorrectly.
④(08江西)I took it a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their products. ⑤I am sorry, I took you your brother.
⑥(2014泉州一中高三检测)Internet shopping will really take when people make sure that it is safe.
⑦The animal can take the colours of its back ground.
⑧There is sth wrong with the car. We have to take the engine .
⑨(2005上海)More and more people are signing up for Yoga classes nowadays, taking advantage the health and relaxation benefits. ⑩(2008重庆)—I’m afraid I can’t return the book to you before Friday. — （不要紧）. 11. bring back
①The heavy spring rains brought the flood. ②These photos brought many pleasant memories. ③Your suggestion will be brought at the next meeting.
④In addition to his salary, he has investments which bring about five-hundred pounds a year.
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⑤(2011湖北)The government has taken measures to bring the high prices of daily goods to keep the market stable.
⑥（2011福建）Born into a family with three brothers, David was brought by a rich family.
⑦If you don’t like the dress you bought, you can always bring it . ⑧A crisis brings the best her. II. Important sentences
1. …. they are showing some good ones at the moment.(P8) Exes: at the moment/ for the moment/ for a moment/ in a moment ①He thought before replying. ②I’ll be back .
③We are busy . I’ll call you back later.
④The house is big enough . But we’ll have to move if we have children. 2. … I sit on the stone wall while the dog walks round in a circle .(P8) when/while
①Please don’t talk so loudly others are working. ②He went to bed he had finished his homework. ③—I wonder how much you charge for your services. -- The first two are free the third costs 30. ④ I don’t really like art, I find this work impressive. ⑤I was about to leave the phone rang.
⑥How can they expect to learn anything they never listen?
3. It takes me less than 15 minutes to wash, get changed, have breakfast, leave home and get on a bus. (P8)
① To help your children do well in school, it is important for you to get (involve) in their education and their lives.
②(04年全国I卷28)Sarah, hurry up. I’m afraid you won’t have time to get (change)before the party.
③(12全国I卷；35)Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I
get (pay) on Friday. ④(2005年全国春) （face）with a difficult situation, Arnold decided to ask
his boss for advice.
⑤（2005年湖南） （dress）in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook
than a doctor.
4. I am always the first person to get to the office .(P9) ①He was the best man (do) the job.
②She was the first woman (win) the gold medal in the Olympic Games.
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③I was the first Western TV reporter (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas.(2016’)
④The ability (express) an idea is as held important as the idea itself. ⑤(T/F)He has a comfortable house to live.
⑥The meeting (hold) tomorrow is very important. 5. I really hate doing exams. (P11) ①I would like (join) your discussion. ②Do you feel like (have) a walk with me? ③He likes (swim) in rivers. ④I didn’t like him (take) all the credit. ⑤He loved her (sing) to him . ⑥He hates anyone (park) in his place.
⑦Their father prefers them (be) home early. ⑧I’d like/ love/ prefer/hate her (come) and live with us. ⑨I like/ love/ hate when you do that. ⑩I would prefer if you didn’t tell anyone. 6. Talk as long as you can. (P11) as early as/ as far as/ as many(much) as/ as good as ①The matter is as as settled . ②He can lift as as(多达) 200 jin. ③(T/F) She is as good actress as she is a singer. ④As as I know, he has done nothing wrong. 7.It can get as cold as minus 40 degrees at night (P12) can/may
eg:①We go to the cinema tonight, but we are not sure yet. ②Accidents happen on such rainy days. ③It be quite cold here in winter. 8. Getting to know each other(P13) eg:①Do you think he will get (re-elect) ?
②After a time, you’ll get (realize) that these things don’t matter. ③Ten minutes after he got here we got (talk) ④It’s not fair—I never get (go)first. ⑤He got his fingers (catch) in the door. ⑥Can you really get that old car (go) again?
9.My son and daughter love to ride on London’s red buses and they especially love to on the tube.
eg: specially/ especially /particularly /in particular
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