1. 1 vary vt variety n various / varied adj vary from … to … 由 … 到 … 情况不等 vary with 随 … 而变化 vary from 不同于 … Teaching methods vary greatly from school to school. Prices vary with the seasons. The meaning of life ______according to the nature of one’s life –style. A moves B changes C varies D turns C

2. 2 effect (n ) / affect (vt) be of no effect have a positive/ good / bad / no effect on / upon in effect take effect Electronic games don’t have much effect on grown-ups but affect students a great deal.

3. 3 all but two or three kinds are harmless to humans. all but : 除了 … 以外, 全都 … All but John chose to work in Beijing after graduation. All but two single rooms with the sea view have been reserved.

4. 4 The tiniest amount of posion from a box jellyfish can kill in less than … kill vi ( to cause death / be fatal ) Smoking can kill. Doctors warn that wild mushrooms can kill. Never use wild mushroom in food unless you are absolutely certain that they are safe.

5. 5 However,this is far from the truth. far from : 远非, 决不是 形势一点也不明朗. The situation is far from clear. 从她对他的态度来看, 很显然她一点也不喜欢他. From the way she treats him, she is clearly far from liking him.

6. 6no more than+ 数词 : only 不过, 仅仅 ( 数量少 ) not more than+ 数词 = at most : 至多, 不超过 Our new foreign trade policy is _______________________________( 不过是一 些通常做法 ) in international trade. It’s ____________________( 不超过一英里 ) to the sea. Tom is __________diligent _____Jack no more than some general practice no more than one mile no more… than … 与 … 一样都不 … no more than

7. How disappointing! They have finished ___5%of the work. A no more than B no less than C more than D not less than A 至少 =no fewer than / as many as 不少 于, 不仅仅, 表示数目大 + 数词 超过