Unit 4 World of the Future
wonder n.
something that makes you feel surprise and admiration
The Internet has introduced millions to the wonders of digital photos and graphics.
Collocation:
wonders will never cease: used humorously to show one is
and pleased about something
Practice：
Translate the following sentences into English:
1) 这就是诗的奇妙之处，你总是有新的发现。
That’s the wonder of poetry, and you will never fail to find something new.
2) 奇怪的是没有更多的人受到伤害。
It’s a wonder that no more people were hurt.
liner n.
1) a large ship for passengers
Think of an ocean liner whose hull is transparent!
2) a piece of material used inside something, especially in order to keep it clean
The office doesn’t have any dustbin liner left.
suit n. & v.
1) n. a set of clothes that one wears for a particular activity
She was wearing a black trouser suit.
2) v. clothes, colors, etc. that suit you make you look attractive
Jill’s new hairstyle doesn’t really suit her.
Derivation:
suitable adj. suitability n. suitably adv.
Collocation:
suit yourself: used to tell someone they can do whatever they want to
suit somebody’s book: to fit well into someone’s plans
suit something to something: to make suitable or fit
Practice：
Fill in the blanks with proper words:
1) There’s no doubt about Christine’s _________ for the job.
2) The house is not really _________ for a large family.
3) We were relieved that Gordon had arrived at the wedding _________ dressed.
observatory n.
a special building from which scientists watch the moon, stars, weather, etc.
The place is now an observatory, and seemed quite ideal for my project.
Derivation:
observe v. observer n. observation n.
Practice：
Fill in the blanks with proper words: surprised