Unit 9 重难点解析
1. Modern cellphones are more than just phones - they are being used as cameras and radios, and to send e-mail or surf the Internet.(Reading)
more than本意为“多于,超过”,可引申为“不仅仅;远不止;极其”。如:
They were more than willing to help.
他们非常愿意帮忙。
She was more than frightened at the sight.
看到这情景,她简直吓坏了。
动词不定式短语to send e-mail...是跟在they are being used后面的。也就是说,这个句子应该是:They are being used to send e-mail or surf the Internet.
2. The latest cellphones have features such as games, music and an electronic calendar that will remind you about appointments and important dates.(Reading)
remind 作 “使……想起”解时,后可接of引起的短语或从句。如:
The story you have just told reminds me of an experience I once had.
你刚才讲的那个故事使我想起了我的一次经历。
That reminds me that I must write to him.
那使我想起来我该给他写信了。
remind 作 “提醒”解时, 后可接带不定式的复合结构, 也可接of或about引起的短语, 还可接从句。如:
Remind him to close the windows when he leaves.
提醒他在离开时把窗子一一关上。
She asked me over the telephone to remind you about the party.
她打电话来要我提醒你不要忘了赴宴。
3. They are being used everywhere - sometimes where they shouldn’t.
(Reading)
句中are being used为现在进行时的被动语态;where引导的是一个地点状语从句,表示“在……的地方”;shouldn’t 的后面省略了be used, 以避免重复。如:
Put things where you can easily find them.
把东西放在你容易找到的地方。
These words were said where they shouldn’t.
这些话说在了不该说的地方。
责任编辑：李芳芳