英综总复习.docx

1、英综总复习英综I Word or Phrase Explaining:LESSON 5boisterous=energetic in a rough way, usually from high spiritsshrivelled=curled up and withered from drynessthe florid and surfeited luxury of summer=the pleasures of summer that are so abundant and rich that one can tire of them mellow=become warm, rich an

2、d sweetsoaks in colour=is very richly coloureda grave mist-softened morning of reflection=a quiet and sad morning, on which outlines are made indefinite by mist and with a peacefulness which induces thoughtbillowing=large and rounded like big waves huddle in ruffled feathers=make their bodies as sma

3、ll as possible while the wind blows out their featherslive up to expectations=be as good as hoped forLESSON 6investment in people=money spent on paying people to do a job that will produce profitthe complex individual and group relationships=the many and various ways in which separate people or numb

4、ers of people working together have dealings with one anotheruneconomic=wasteful of moneyflexibility=the possibility of being changed easily to suit varying conditionspreoccupation with rental costs=concern about how much will have to be paid as rentin such a regimented fashion=according to a rigid

5、and formal patternintrusive=forcing its way into balance their requirements with corporate needs=to modify their own wishes so as to fit in with what is best for everybodyLESSON 7plain speaking with hovering dissension=the blunt expression of opinion without any attempt at diplomacy and the ever-pre

6、sent possibility of quarrelsto reflect prosperity and propriety=to give the impression of success and correct behaviourreminiscences=anecdotes based on memoriesritual=established ceremonial procedureinternationally-derided and very unfairly-underrated=made fun of in many countries and valued far bel

7、ow her true worthLESSON 8whose subject and composition can be changed instantaneously=A picture with a quite different theme and arrangement can take its place immediately.it acquires sinister malice=It is given a cruel and frighteningly evil power of mockery.surmounts=appears on top ofwho seeks the

8、 reassurance of her mirror=who looks into her mirror when she is afraid and needs comfort and encouragement.Science has intervened again=Science has again directed our thoughts away from metaphysical speculations.II Multiple ChoicesLESSON 51. His speech was careful and (distinct) but his words seeme

9、d to make no sense.2. The choir stood in four rows according to their (respective) heights.3. The campers (pitched) their tent in a sheltered valley.4. Far more should be done to (alleviate) the sufferings of unwanted domestic pets.5. As a result of the strike, the Government is urging people to be

10、(economical) with electricity.6. An almost (continuous) line of traffic was moving at a snails pace through the town.7. I shall (advertise) the loss of my reading-glasses in the newspaper, with a reward for the finder.8. He waited in the (porch) for the front door to open.9. I suddenly (realised) th

11、at it was past ten oclock.10. The kitchen was small and (compact) so that the disabled woman could reach everything without difficulty.LESSON 61. Income tax rates are (related) to ones annual income.2. He went ahead with unpopular changes, (indifferent) to hostile criticism.3. A sudden movement caug

12、ht the antelopes attention and he instantly became (suspicious) and alert.4. During their first teacher-training year, the students often visited local schools for the (observation) of lessons.5. As this was the young mans first offence, the magistrate was (lenient) in awarding his sentence.6. Elega

13、ntly-dressed people were strolling along the many tree-lined (avenues) through the park.7. He is not one of those (intellectual) members of the staff who read “The Times” and take an interest in art and philosophy.8. The snake (glided) smoothly through the long grass.9. The fire must have (broken) o

14、ut after the staff had gone home.10. He came to inspect the house (with a view to) buying it.LESSON 71. On Labour Day the workers will march in (procession) through the town.2. The ink had faded with time and so parts of the letter were (illiterate).3. He has read widely but seldom thought deeply so

15、 his apparent learning is really quite (superficial).4. Driving with (defective) brakes endangers not only yourself but also all other road users you encounter.5. Poisons should be kept in a place that is (inaccessible) to children.6. One of the problems local authorities have to deal with is the (d

16、isposal) of plastic containers.7. The law proved so unpopular that it was (repealed) by the Government a year later.8. The floods did not start to (recede) until two days after the rain had stopped.9. I doubt whether he can keep (up) his efforts much longer as he looks very tired.10. The tenant must

17、 be prepared to decorate the property (in accordance with) the terms of the agreement.LESSON 81. Medieval travelers tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always (credible).2. He had always had a good opinion of himself, but after the publication of his best-selling novel he bec

18、ame unbearably (conceited).3. He made some (preliminary) sketches which would serve as guides when he painted the actual portrait.4. No human being is (infallible) but Alistair Allington made very few mistakes.5. After his long illness, the old man appeared so thin and (frail) that a gust of wind mi

19、ght have blown him away.6. The Romans (subdued) a large part of Europe and the Middle East.7. He is considered to be an outstanding artist but I consider his work to be quite (mediocre).8. He paid his bill with a (counterfeit) twenty-pound note.9. He lives entirely alone (apart from) the rats, bats,

20、 moths and mice.10. Many countries have now succeeded in (eradicating) the malarial mosquito. III Word Derivation:LESSON 11 The (disgrace) of being sent to prison was too much for him to bear. (grace)2 Her (apprehensions) about the dangers of traveling were increased by the accident. (apprehend)3 Ch

21、ildren from (affectionless) and disrupted homes are disproportionately involved in crimes and delinquencies. (affect)4 A great scholar is (acquisitive) of ideas. (acquire)5 He is one of these (officious), noisy little men who are always ready to give you unasked information. (office)LESSON 21 From t

22、his (advantageous) position, the scouts can observe three roads. (advantage)2 It is (presumptuous) and untrue to insist that God must back us up whatever we do. (presume)3 Great writers are (immortalized) by their works. (mortal)4 Five pennies are the (equivalent) of a nickel. (equal)5 A small amoun

23、t of cake (suffices) the baby. (sufficient)LESSON 31 For many decades, American retailers have given (savings) (save) stamps which their customers can use to pay for merchandise.2 With a two-inch long scar on his left cheek, Denis is somehow always having a (sinister) (sin) look on his face.3 A high

24、ly (specialized) (special) skill limits a persons job opportunities. And it may make the (specialist) (special) a potential victim of technological unemployment.4 The European system of education very early separates (youngsters) (young) permanently on the basis of ability.5 Hearing a loud explosion

25、 is the alley behind the house, he jumped up and ran to a (hellish) (hell) scene of suffocating smell, burning fire and black smoke billowing skyward.LESSON 4 1 The English system of (punctuation) (punctuate) has relatively few ways of indicating differences in emotions or attitudes.2 The (burial) (

26、bury) of the political activists shot by the police was done early in the morning, without a ceremony.3 Out of (vanity) (vain), a student sometimes studies only so that he can prove in class the professor is wrong just to be showing off.4 Grandmother mistrust John, whose lies and (deceptions) (decei

27、ve) are disgusting.5 The test of a tolerant person may be his willingness to tolerate (unbearable) (bear) situations like noisy neighbors, dogs running over his lawns and a radio blaring next to him on the beach.LESSON 51 We feel sad for the death or (mutilation) of innocent men and women. ( mutilat

28、e)2 His children are proud of his (unblemished) reputation. ( blemish)3 We have been (inseparable) friends since our childhood. (separate)4 Both parts should contribute a little to the mutual (understanding) of each other. (understand)5 Generations of urban living had (sharpened) their wits. (sharp)

29、LESSON 61 The bomb was (presumably) intended to go off while the meeting was in progress. (presume)2 To support our parents and to bring up our children are the (indispensable) obligation to us. (dispense)3 After acceding to WTO, China will (loosen) restrictions on trade. (loose)4 He (consumedly) in

30、dulged himself in drinking and smoking. (consume)5 “Unfortunately, the disease is (incurable), “the doctor said. (cure)LESSON 71 Spitting in public or chew gum at a dance is a sign of (vulgarity) . (vulgar)2 His (tactics) in winning the general election were hardly ethical. (tactless)3 To some peopl

31、e his paintings are nothing but (grotesquery), yet some cognoscenti regard them as unique. (grotesque)4 No matter how hard she tried to learn to swim, she found that she couldnt (co-ordinate) her movement in water. (co-ordination)5 Behind her (impassivity) lay deep anxiety. (impassive)LESSON 81 Thou

32、gh blind, Helen had such (delicacy) of hearing and touching that surprised her teacher. (delicious)2 It is said that Guangzhou is the place where one can taste all kinds of (delicacies). (deliciously)3 Life is full of ups and downs, so we should be ready to put up with all sorts of (disagreeables). (disagree)4 From that outlook, they could see Indians as well as returning (expeditionists). (expedition)During the cultural revolution, t