Module 10 Unit 1 Building the future
Language Points for Reading
1. The severity of this catastrophe shocked Bob Geldof, an Irish musician who organized a charity concert called Live Aid……
1) shock
A. to surprise and upset sb.: 使震惊
The picture of the plane crash shocked all the people .
B. a bad feeling as a result of sth unpleasant happening unexpectedly:
震惊的事
The pop star’s unexpected death came to as a shock.
He got a shock when he knew his test results.
2. The concert also received so much attention around the world that it put great pressure on politicians and statesmen to do sth about the famine.
put pressure on…向…施加压力
1) Parents put a lot of pressure on their children to do well at school.
2) The newspapers put pressure on the football club to replace the manager.
3. On top of this, according to the United Nations, hunger and malnutrition claim ten million lives every year.
1) On top of …此外， 另外besides, apart from, in addition to
On top of his ability, his attitude is also a factor of his success..
according to : as said or reported by sb or sth
A. According to today’s newspaper, the superstar will visit our city next week.
B. The book was excellent, according to most of the students.
4. … the Food-for Growth programme, which targets people most at risk,…
1) target v. to try to persuade or influence sb or aim a bomb or weapon at sb or sth
e.g. a. What type of reader is the new magazine targeting?
b. We hope that these cities will not be targeted during the war.
[n] a goal or an aim
They set a target for production.
His target was to win the first place in the coming exam.
The cinema is on target to open next year..
at risk = in danger
e.g. Owing to the flood, the old temple is in danger/ at risk.
5. It is without doubt an amazing achievement, but is it enough?
without doubt : certainly
Without doubt, we must work hard to use knowledge to change our fate.
doubt n. If you have some doubts about the trip, you can ask your tour guide.
doubt v. I don’t doubt that he will come to my party tonight.
They doubt whether the meeting will be put off.
6. … jobs will be created for people , allowing them to help themselves instead of being dependent on other people.
be dependent on = depend on
e.g. Today, many young people hate being dependent on their parents.
Some sick people are dependent on others to look after them.
The industry is dependent on coal.
7. Another important thing to remember is that the future of developing countries lies in the hands of children.
lie vt. 1) to exist or to be found
A new life lies ahead of us
For the family, the biggest problem lay in agreeing upon where to go on holiday.
2) be located in
The village lies in the valley.
2) say or write sth untrue / n. sth untrue
He often lies to the teacher/ He often tells lies to the teacher.
Phrases
1. 授人以鱼 give a man a fish
2. 授人以渔 teach a man to fish
3. 慈善音乐会 a charity concert
4. 现场援助 Live Aid
5. 集资 raise money
6. 给…施加压力 put pressure on
7. 除…以外 on top of
8. 夺去生命 claim lives
9. 世界粮食计划署 the World Food Program
10. 紧急粮食援助 emergency food aid
11. 毫无疑问 without doubt
12. 惊人成就 an amazing achievement
13.发展中国家developing countries
14. 发达国家developed countries
15. 进一步落后于fall further behind
16. 处于关键时刻at a crossroads
17. 改善基础设施. improve the infrastructure
18. 在… 手中lie in the hands of
19. 社区计划a community programme
20. 填饱肚子fill one’s belly
Language Points for Project
1. The world’s population will increase to about nine billion people. (L2-3)增长到
They have increased the price by 50%.增长了
World energy demand is increasing at a rate of about 3% per year.以…速度增长
2. put into practice (L21)把…付诸实施
We tried hard to put the plan into practice.
1). Put the book where it was. 放
2). He put many questions at the meeting.提
3). I put her to set the table.让/叫
4). They put pressure on her to resign. 施压
5). I can’t put it in words. 说/表达
6). Put your name at the top of the page. 写
7). I put her in the top rank of modern authors. 视为/看作
8). I regret putting you to such inconvenience. 致使/造成
9). I put it to her ignorance. 归因于
put 短语
1. put back ①放回②拨回
2. put down ①放下②写下③镇压
3. put in ①插嘴 = break in, cut in, push in ②安装
4. put off 推迟
5. put on ①穿上②上演③假装④增加
6. put out ①扑灭②生产③出版④伸出
7. put away ①把…收拾起来②存钱
8. put aside ①放一边②搁置③储蓄④留出时间
9. put across ①使理解接受= get sth across to sb ②使成功
10. put one’s heart into 全神贯注于
11. put up ①张贴 ②搭建③举起④安装⑤住宿
12. put up with 忍受
13. put into ①放进 ②翻译成
14. put forward 提出
15. put an end to 结束
16. put through ①接通电话 ②完成/实现
17. put over 把…讲清楚
18. put on weight 体重增加
19. put in force ①使生效②执行
20. put in order 整理
3. push for (L53)努力争取
He pushed the door open. 推
He pushed his way through the crowd. 挤进
We have to push him to do his homework. 催促
The salesman pushed the new product. 推销
push 短语
1).push aside ①推向一边 ②忘掉(不愉快的事)
2). push on with 推进/继续做
3). push over 推倒/刮倒
4). push in ①插嘴 = break in, cut in ②挤进
5). push out ①解雇 ②替换
4. be / become conscious of (L59) 对…有认识
5. Tentative steps are being taken to introduce these forms of renewable energy.
take steps to do sth.