1. before long & long before e.g. She will come back before long. I had known him long before he settled in China. 2. address: n. 地址 /v. make a speech to a person formally; / use one’s name or title in speaking or writing. e.g. Don’t address me as Teacher Han. The president will now address the meeting. Language Points
完全倒装结构 3. (Para.1) Before long, through the door came in a tall, unimpressive-looking man of about 40. 很快,从门口走进一个高高的、 40 来岁的男子, 看上去其貌不扬。 Translation Inside the parcel was a letter addressed to my father. ( 完全倒装 ) Seldom had I seen Sasha so upset. ( 部分倒装) Example
4. (Para. 2) His voice had a surprising tone of respect, almost as if he were addressing the Supreme Court instead of a group of youngsters. 他的声音里带有一种令人惊讶的尊敬口吻,仿佛 是在高等法院发表演说,而不是面对一帮青年在 讲话。 He ran off as fast as possible as if his life were in danger. TranslationExample 引导状语从句, 句中用虚拟语气
Unit 8 Passage One 5. instead of & instead 6. enjoy + n. / v. ing 7. one another / each other 8. get out: produce or publish e.g. Will we get the new dictionary out by the end of this year? 9. get/be interested in Language Points
Unit 8 Passage One 10. to lead /live a … life: v. have a certain kind of life e.g. After divorcing, she decided to lead a new life. 11. voice: n. / v. express (feelings, etc) in words 表达 e.g. The employees voiced their dissatisfaction. 12. stir: v. begin to be felt; excite or arouse 激起,激发 e.g. Pity stirred in her heart. 她油然产生恻隐之心。 Language Points
Unit 8 Passage One 12. stir: v. begin to be felt; excite or arouse 激起,激发 e.g. Pity stirred in her heart. 她油然产生恻隐之心。 The story stirred the boy’s imagination. 那故事激发了那个男孩的幻想。 13. used to & be used to 14. agree – agreement – disagree (with) 15. confidence - confident Language Points