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1、Unit 5 The Power of NatureUnit 5 The Power of Nature1. volcano n. (pl) volcanoes volcanic adj.an active volcanoa volcano eruptingthe temperature of volcanic gases2. erupt v.eruption n.Volcano erupted.Violence erupted.erupt / burst into laughter /tearsseveral volcanic eruptionsbe on eruptionThe war w

2、ill be on eruption.3. ash n (pl) ashesDont drop the cigarette ash on the carpet.The house has burnt into ashes.4. alongside adv. & prep.The police car pulled up/stopped alongside.(= aside)He parked his car alongside the fence.( = beside)alongside of与并排The two ships lay alongside of each other.5. equ

3、ip v. equipment / U/Is the following sentence right?The office is equipped of many new equipments.Office equipmentA piece of equipment equip sb./ sth. with 6.appoint vt. appointment /C/ & /U/ appointed adj.appoint sb. to be/as appoint sb to do sthmake / have an appointment withkeep ones appointmentb

4、reak ones appointmentLets appoint a time for a meeting.They have appointed a new manager.To my surprise, he arrived before the appointed time.Mr. Smith appointed Linda to be /as his secretary.He always _and never_.7.evaluate vt.evaluation n.evaluate ones work/ abilityevaluate the value / quality of

5、sth.8.burn to the ground （burn sth. completely）The house was burnt to the ground. Burn away 使。逐渐烧掉/消失 Burn down 烧成平地Burn out 烧尽/完Burn ones money 把钱挥霍掉9.wave v. n.The wind made little waves on the pond.Wave to / at sb.Wave sb. goodbye/ wave goodbye to sb.Wave aside/away 对。不理会Wave down 挥手叫停10. absolut

6、e adj. absolutely adv.His story was an absolute lie.in absolute term 从绝对意义上说，wages have risen, but not in comparison with the cost of living.absolute trustCan I play now.-Absolutely. =OK-Absolutely not. 绝对不行11. suit n. v. suitable adj. She wears a well-cut suit. Which date suits best? be suitable fo

7、rfit, match, suitThe new jacket_ him well.Late afternoon will _ me.The curtain doesnt _ the paint.12. make ones wayHe is studying hard and making his way to success.Find ones way to.Feel ones way to.13. potential adj.(无比较级) & n. This is a machine with potential uses. He is a singer with great potent

8、ial.Reading 1 Language pointsPara.2Having collected and (having) evaluated the information, I helped other scientists to predict lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast ( it will flow) “Having + past participle（过去分词）/having done/ not having done” Refer to an action that took place before t

9、he time expressed by the main verb. The structure can be used as an adverbial about time, reason or results.Eg. Having settled down in his new house, he set about writing his next book. Not having finished my homework, I didnt go to the cinema.Ex. Because I had experienced quite a few earthquakes, I

10、 didnt take much notice.=_, I didnt take much notice.Note:As I came out of my house, I saw the volcano erupting.= Coming out of my house, I saw.( when the action happened almost at the same time, use “doing sth” instead of “ having done”So soon as I heard the news, I made my way to the station at on

11、ce.=Ex The storm left, _ a lot of damage to this area. A. caused B. to have caused C. to cause D. having causedFinish exercise on page 37 after class.2. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way.Out of the way不挡道， 不碍事Stand out of the way.Would you move the bike out of the way.On the w

12、ay 在途中，即将发生In the way 妨碍， 挡道Dont stand in the way.In a way 在 某种程度上The work is well done in a way.Wind ones way蜿蜒前进The path winds its way to the top of the mountain.make ones way to/towards sp.We made our way to the edge of the crater.feel ones way It was dark and we had to feel out way to the bus st

13、op.find ones way toRivers find their way to the sea.Para 33. I was fast asleep _suddenly my bed began shaking.be fast asleep （refer to a state ）fall asleep ( refer to instant 瞬间action )He _ an hour ago.My sister _ for ten hours.4.when= just at that timeright or wrong?I was reading as he came in.I wa

14、s about to go back to sleep while my bedroom became as bright as day.Para.45. but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched.独立主格结构（Independent Genitive）有两部分组成，前一部份是名词或者代词，后一部分是非谓语动词(不定式、动名词和分词)或形容词、副词、或介词短语。前后两部分具有逻辑主谓关系。独立主格结构在句中做状语，多用于书面语。 独立主格结构本身不是句子，在句子中作状语，表示时间、原因、条件、伴随、目

15、的等n./pron. + -edn./pron.+-ing形式; n. /pron + 不定式 ;n. /pron + 介词短语; + 中心句n. /pron + 形容词; n. /pron + 副词 ;名词/主格代词与现在分词之间是主动关系。 如： The girl staring at him(= As the girl stared at him), he didnt know what to say.Time permitting(= If time permits), we will go for an outing tomorrow. 名词/主格代词+过去分词名词/主格代词与过去分

16、词之间是被动关系。 如： The problems solved(= As the problems were solved), the quality has been improved.Her glasses broken(= Because her glasses were broken), she couldnt see the words on the blackboard. 名词/主格代词+不定式名词/主格代词与不定式之间是主动关系，且强调的是将来一次具体性的动作。 如： He is going to make a model plane, some old parts to he

17、lp. 借助于一些旧零件，他要做一个飞机模型。 They said good-bye to each other, one to go home, the other to go to the bookstore. 他们道别后，一个回了家，一个去了书店。 名词/主格代词+形容词如： An air accident happened to the plane, nobody alive.So many people absent, the meeting had to be called off. 这么多人缺席，会议不得不取消。 名词/主格代词+副词如： He put on his sweate

18、r ,wrong side out. 他把毛衣穿反了。 The meeting over, they all went home. 会议一结束，他们就都回家了。 名词/主格代词+介词短语如： The boy goes to the classroom,book in hand. 那男孩手里拿着书去教室。 Mary was sitting near the fire, her back towards the door. 玛丽靠近火炉坐着，背对着门。 2with 引导的独立主格:与主句逻辑关系紧密 形式为: with + n. + -ed/-ing;The teacher came in wit

19、h his leg injured.He fell asleep with the light burning.With + n. + 不定式He can finish the work with me to help him.with + n. +adj.She came into the room with her nose red because of cold; with +n. + 介词短语He came in with a book in his hand.with +n. + 副词短语 With the meal over, we all went home.There bein

20、g +名词（代词）There being nothing else to do, we went home.There being no further business, I declare the meeting closed. It being +名词（代词）It being Christmas, the government offices were closed. It being a holiday, all the shops were shut. 。14.actual adj. actually adv.What he told us was an _ happening.Di

21、d you _ see him break the window?in (actual )fact=as a matter of fact=actually15. geology n. geologic adj. geologically adv.geologist n.16. sample /c/Here is our sample room.17. candidate /c/He was the best candidate for the job.18. threat n. ( a threat to sb.) threaten v. They didnt saw it as a thr

22、eat to them. He _ to shoot her.19. precious adj. =be of great value preciously adv. preciousness A diamond is a _ stone. Keep it _. Parents stressed the _ of time.20. novel /c/ novelist21. fog n. foggy adj. They were held up by thick fog. It was very_ ,so I had to drove slowly.22. document /c/ Tom i

23、nsisted on seeing/reading the documents.23. rainbow /c/A beautiful rainbow arched弯成拱形 across the sky.24. uncomfortable adj. ( not comfortable ) uncomfortably adv.He feels _ with foreigners.He shifted _ in his chair.25.balcony n. 阳台，楼座，包厢He planted some flowers on the balcony.26.unconcious adj. uncon

24、sciously adv. unconsciousness n. The wounded soldier was _ from the loss of blood. He was unconscious of his mistakes.27.shoot /shot/shot v.He shot at the bird but didnt shoot it.The film was shot in black and white.n.Two of his shots hit the centre of the target.28. tremble v.with anger/fear/excite

25、ment to thinkHer voice trembled with anger.I trembled to think what was going to happen.29. sweat /u/She wiped the sweat from her forehead.No sweat , no sweet.30 anxious adj. anxiously adv.anxiety n. Be about = be worried about Be for = be long for= hope forBe (for sb.) to do sth.=wish (sb.) to do s

26、th. with anxiety= anxiouslyI am very _ his health.We are _ your safe return.Your parents are_.He was waiting for his fathers return with _.Be eager to do sthBe eager for sth.(eager 含有积极的意义，强调对成功的渴望) I am eager to go to a famous university.31. panic v panicked/panicking& nget into a panicBe in a pani

27、cCause a panicWe should not _The thunder _ the child.There was a panic when the building caught fire.All the people were in a panic when the earth shook.32. glance through=look through He glance through the news paper.33. vary fromto These fish vary in weight from 3 pounds to 5 pounds. Vary with sth

28、 (change with)Prices vary with the season.Vary in sth ( have difference in)The clothes vary in size.34.diverse adj. ( various )diversity n. ( variety )a great diversity ofThere are diverse opinions about it.be diverse from His character is diverse from his wifes.We should understand the cultural _ o

29、f the country.This area is home to a great diversity of rare animals.A diversity leads to prosperity. 穷则变，变则通35.crane /c/36. leopard /c/37.spectacular adj. Watch a spectacular sunrise/sunset/waterfall38. bathe v. (to take a bath/to swim) bath n.The river is dangerous to bathe in.39.arouse It took me

30、 quite some time to arouse him. =wake sb. upHis suffering aroused our sympathy.arouse the appreciation 40. peak /top/ tip41.persuasion n.Persuasive adj.Persuade v.Its my _ that such people should not be allowed to attend the party.=42.garantee v that sb. sth.Be ed to do sth. 肯定做某事Be under 在保修期内Give sb. a thatThey could not guarantee our safety.The train ticket doesnt you a seat.Take this opportunity, and I guar