词汇短语园地(二)

1. limit vt. 限制

We must limit our spending.

我们必须限制我们的开支。

They have made a decision to limit imports of foreign cars.

他们已经做了限制国外汽车进口的决定。

be limited to 局限于

2. provide vt. 提供；供应

（1） providewith sth 提供给某人某物

These letters should provide us with all the information we need.

这些信函应该提供给我们所需要的全部讯息。

The firm provided me with a car.

公司给我配了一辆车。

（2） provide sth for为某人提供某物

The hotel provides a shoe-cleaning service for its tourists.

这家旅馆为旅客提供擦鞋服务。

provide for 抚养，供养；为……做好准备

provide against 防备，预防；禁止

比较：provide和supply的区别

前者表示提供（物品或信息），后者表示提供（物品）。supply的搭配有：supplywith sth， supply sth to sb。

Government supplies old people with water for free.

政府为老人免费供水。

3. blow vt. 吹响（乐器，号角等）

The coach blew his whistle.

教练吹响他的哨子。

It was blowing hard then.

当时正刮着大风。

4. explore vt. 探索；探测

We sent rockets to explore space.

我们发射火箭探索太空。

The ocean has not been fully explored yet.

海洋还未被充分探测。

exploration n. 探测，勘探

explorer n. 探险家

5. react vi. 反应

The patient reacted badly to the drug.

病人对这种药物有不良反应。

Local people have reacted angrily to the news.

当地人对这一消息表示愤怒。

reaction n. 反应；反作用

6. convenient adj. 方便的

be convenient to= be convenient forto do sth

对某人来说方便（做某事）

If it is convenient to you today， please post the letter for me on your way home.

如果你今天方便的话，请你在回家的路上为我把这封信寄出去。

I’m afraid it isn’t very convenient for me to see you.

我想见你恐怕不大方便。

convenience n. 方便；便利

inconvenient adj. 不方便的

7. impressive adj. 给人印象深刻的

That was an impressive scene.

那是个难忘的场面。

He was very impressive in the interview.

他在面试中给人的印象非常深刻。

8. permit n. 执照；许可证

vt. 允许

You can’t work here without a work permit.

你没有工作许可证不能在此工作。

She won’t permit dogs in the house.

她不许狗进入屋内。

（1） permitto do sth 准许某人做某事

Permit me to explain.

容我解释一下。

（2） permit doing sth 准许做某事

We do not permit smoking in the office.

在办公室我们不准吸烟。

9. be connected to 与……相连；把……联系起来

My computer can be connected to the Internet.

我的电脑能联网。

Every new thought or idea has to be connected to what we’ve already known.

每个新思想或新主意必须与我们已有的知识联系起来。

比较：be connected to和be connected with的区别

be connected to是“与……相连”的意思，是指将两个东西进行对接或连接；而be connected with是“与……有关”的意思，指两个人或事物之间有关联或联系，一般不用于两个事物的具体连接。前者的对象是从属关系，后者强调平等关系。

He was connected with the crime.

他与那起犯罪有关。

The patient was connected to the monitor.

病人被接上了监测器。

10. be/get stuck in 被困在……

You should get up early， so that you won’t get stuck in the traffic jam.

你应该早起，这样才不会遇上交通堵塞。

The bus was stuck in the mud.

公共汽车陷在泥里无法动弹。

11. in no time 马上；一会儿；立即

Let me know in no time if you need help.

如果你需要帮助请立即告诉我。

The kids will be leaving home in no time.

孩子们马上就要离开家了。

in time 及时

on time 准时

at the same time 同时

at a time 每次；逐一；依次

at one time 曾经；一度

from time to time 不时；有时；偶尔；间或

12. get around 到处旅行；四处走动

It’s a fashion to get around.

旅行是一种时尚。

He is getting old and he doesn’t get around much any more.

他渐渐老了，很少再到处走动了。

13. under construction 正在建设中

The new railway is still under construction.

新的铁路尚在建设之中。

A new neighborhood committee is under construction.

一个新居委会正在组建中。

under discussion 在讨论中

under consideration 在考虑中

under study 在研究中

14. switch off 关上（电灯、电视等）；断掉（电源）

I usually switch off the TV at about two o’clock.

我通常在两点钟关电视。

Don’t forget to switch off the gas after cooking.

做完饭不要忘了关煤气。

15. what’s more 而且；更为重要的

表示除了上文所说的情况外还有进一步的情况，经常作为插入语。

He came home after mid-night， and what’s more， he was drunk.

他半夜才回来，这还不算，他还喝醉了。

We invited a new speaker， and what’s more， he was happy to come.

我们请了一位新的演讲者，而且，他很愿意来。

what’s worse... 更糟糕的是……

16. even though 即使；尽管；纵然

此短语用来引导让步状语从句，不使用将来时。如要表示将来，通常用现在时代替。

Even though I didn’t know anybody at the party， I had a good time.

尽管我不认识晚会上的任何人，但仍玩得很开心。

Even though it rains， I will go.

即使下雨，我也要去。

17. be worth doing 值得做……

I think his suggestion is well worth considering.

我认为他的建议很值得考虑。

The article is worth reading.

这篇文章值得一读。

worth adj. 后跟名词表示“值得”

be worth sth （指行动）值得；有价值；

值得（花费大）

The museum is certainly worth a visit.

这家博物馆的确值得参观。

The new house really wasn’t worth all the expense involved.

这座新房子确实不值这么多的花费。

worth n. 价值……的东西；价值；意义；作用

The winner will receive ten pounds’ worth of books.

获胜者将得到价值十英镑的书籍。

Their contribution was of great worth.

他们的贡献具有伟大的意义。

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

As the plane circled over the airport， everyone guessed that something was wrong. The plane was moving unsteadily through the air and the passengers were suddenly thrown forward. At that moment， the airhostess （空姐） appeared. She looked very pale， but was quite calm. Speaking quickly but almost in a whisper， she told everyone that the pilot was badly ill and asked if any of the passengers knew anything about machines or at least how to drive a car. After a moment， a man got up and followed the hostess into the pilot’s room.

Moving the pilot beside him， the man took his seat and listened carefully to the orders that were being sent by radio from the airport below. The plane was now dangerously close to the ground， but it soon began to climb. The man had to circle the airport several times in order to be used to the controls. But the danger had not yet passed. The terrible moment came when he had to land. Following orders， the man controlled the plane towards the airport. It shook greatly as it touched the ground and then moved rapidly across the field， but after a long run it stopped safely. Outside， a lot of people， who had been watching anxiously， ran forward to congratulate the “pilot” on an excellent landing.

1. Why did not the airhostess speak loudly but in a whisper？

A. She felt badly ill.

B. She didn’t want to appear impolite.

C. She was too frightened to speak loudly.

D. She didn’t want to affect the passenger’s feelings.

2. When the plane circled over the airport， ___ .

A. the pilot fell ill

B. the airhostess didn’t look pale

C. the passengers realized the danger was at hand

D. the passengers were pulled back against the seats

3. The man came into the pilot’s room because he ___ .

A. was sure of his success

B. was very warm-hearted

C. knew how to drive a car

D. wanted to save the passengers

4. What did the passengers feel before the plane landed？

A. Excited. B. Nervous.

C. Confident. D. Surprised.

5. The second paragraph suggests that ___ .

A. the man is very calm in time of danger

B. the plane landed safely after a short time

C. there were many passengers in the plane

D. it is easy for the man to control the plane

选词填空

从下列方框里10个单词中选择8个适当单词的正确形式填入下列各句中，使其句意完整。每个单词只使用一次。

stick permit limit display provide

impress construction explore convenient connect

1. You can’t work here without a work ____ .

2. The seating is ____ to 500.

3. Senior members of the government are ____ with research assistants.

4. Will three o’clock be ____ for you？

5. We must ____ all possible ways to increase food production.

6. I got ____ in traffic. I tried to call your mobile phone， but it was busy.

7. This is the most ____ architecture I’ve seen on this trip.

8. Two new motor roads have recently been opened， and several others are under ____ .

句子翻译

1. 成都现在有两条地铁线，还有几条也正在建设当中。

2. 无论何时我来成都出差，都会去看一看以前读书的学校。

3. 这个公司为人们游览上海提供了低价位的出行方式。

4. 很值得下一番功夫去学怎么做这件事。

单项选择

1. Australia is believed ___ to South America millions of years ago.

A. to have been connected B. to be connected

C. to connect D. to have connected

2. ― Have you ___ ？

― No. I had the wrong number.

A. got in B. got through

C. got away D. got off

3. ― Where have you been？

― I ___ in the heavy traffic， or I would have been here earlier.

A. stuck B. had stuck

C. have been stuck D. got stuck

4. My brother is really ___ . He often works in his lab far into the night.

A. open-minded B. hard-working

C. self-confident D. warm-hearted

5. Would it be ___ for you to pick me up at four o’clock and take me to the airport？

A. confident B. different

C. convenient D. patient

6. It is worth considering what makes convenient food so popular， and please ___ your favourites.

A. introduce B. introducing

C. to introduce D. introduces

7. Please do me a favor― ___ my friend Mr Smith to Youth Theater at 7：30 tonight.

A. to invite B. inviting

C. invite D. invited

8. ___ we will become healthy and fit if we do as the doctor has said.

A. At a time B. At one time

C. In no time D. On time

9. ― Has the National Indoor Stadium been completed？

― Not yet. It’s still ___ construction.

A. in B. on

C. under D. at

10. Progress ___ so far very great and we are sure that work will be finished on time.

A. was B. has been

C. had been D. will be

跟踪导练（二）

选词填空

从下列方框里10个单词中选择8个适当单词的正确形式填入下列各句中，使其句意完整。每个单词只使用一次。

wire switch enormous destination process

5. How long will it take for my mail to reach its ____ ？

6. The plane didn’t give out signals for help before ____ .

7. Most paper bags are now already made from ____ paper products.

8. She has now developed into one of the most ____ leaders in the Western World.

句子翻译

1. 晚上不要开着手机。（leave + 宾语 + 宾补）

2. 由于买了太多东西，詹妮差点误了航班。

3.请把你的书本放在新买的书架上。

4. 昨天我们班和一班进行了一场足球比赛，结果我班赢了。

单项选择

1. Cleaning women in big cities usually get ___ by the hour.

A. pay B. paying

C. paid D. to pay

2. ― I’m sorry. That wasn’t of much help.

― Oh， ___ . As a matter of fact， it was most helpful.

A. sure it was B. it doesn’t matter

C. of course not D. thanks anyway

3. In ___ most countries， a university degree can give you ___ flying start in life.

A. the； a B. the； /

C. /； / D. /； a

4. Would you please make up a topic worth ___ at tomorrow’s meeting？

A. discussing B. to be discussed

C. to discuss D. being discussed

5. His hair is of ___ color ___ his mother’s.

A. the same； with B. the same； as

C. a same； with D. a same； as

6. Please ___ your bike before you go into a shop.

A. locks B. to lock

C. locking D. lock

7. Stand over there ___ you’ll be able to see the oil painting better.

A. and B. but

C. till D. or

8. ___ do as your teacher tells you to？

A. Why don’t B. Why not to

C. Why to D. Why not

9. There are eight tips in Dr Smith’s lecture on sleep， and one of them is： ___ to bed early unless you think it is necessary.

A. doesn’t go B. not to go

C. not go D. don’t go

10. ― English has a large vocabulary， hasn’t it？

― Yes. ___ more words and expressions， and you will find it

easier to read and communicate.

A. Know B. Knowing

C. To know D. Known

阅读表达（阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。）

Hello！ It’s one of the first words we learn as babies， yet it’s one of the last ones we think to use as adults. That’s unfortunate， because saying hello is more than just saying hello， it is recognition of another’s worth. How might the world change， how might we change， if we mastered this word？ To find out， I spent one month saying hello to every person I met. Here’s what I’ve learned.

It can boost （促进） productivity. In one of the few studies ever done on this subject， Allan Allday， an assistant professor of special education at Oklahoma State University， had middle school teachers greet their students individually each morning. This exchange of greetings raised the kids productivity. Teachers and students got friendlier so that the students became more active in learning.

1. What happened to Captain’s air plane according to Paragraph 1？

A. Joseph Mackey turned back.

B. Joseph Mackey made a crash-landing.

C. Captain Joseph Mackey’s wrong started.

D. Something was wrong with the engine of the plane.

2. Captain Joseph Mackey was the only man that was ___ .

A. in the plane B. alive in the plane

C. killed in the plane D. not hurt in the plane

3. What’s the purpose of Captain putting aluminium powder on a huge stone？

A. To let the wind blow it off.

B. To let his old friend find him.

C. To make himself found by the plane.

D. To make the plane that came in search of him fly slow.

4. Why didn’t Captain go on through the snow？

A. He was too weak.

B. He wanted to wait for help.

C. Many planes passed him.

D. He wanted to pour aluminium powder on a huge stone.

选词填空

从下列方框里10个单词中选择8个适当单词的正确形式填入下列各句中，使其句意完整。每个单词只使用一次。

blow react receipt argue congestion

condition suburban solution registrate route

1. ____ air is more fresher than the city’s.

2. Will you go to California by the northern ____ ？

3. The ____ of the problem proved more difficult than we had predicted.

4. The ____ of students for the course will begin on Thursday morning.

5. Please give me a（n） ____ for the money I am paying you.

6. Because of the ____ ， we make a point of leaving early whenever we go out in the car.

7. Don’t stand there ____ about it.

8. On ____ that you sign this receipt， I’ll pay you the money.

句子翻译

1. 你应该避开这些事情。

2. 他不但读过此书，而且还记得所读的内容。

3. 我现在不想谈论此事，我没心情。

4. 玛丽的爸爸真的喜欢到处旅游，因为他对各地的名胜非常感兴趣。

单项选择

1. ― I think you should phone Jenny and say sorry to her.

― ___ . It was her fault.

A. No way B. Not possible

C. Not at all D. No chance

2. I have reached a point in my life ___ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.

A. which B. where

C. how D. why

3. ___ the website of the Fire Department in your city， and you will learn a lot about fire-fighting.

A. Having searched B. To search

C. Searching D. Search

4. Maggie has been fortunate to find a job she loves and， ___ ， she gets well paid for it.

A. sooner or later B. what’s more

C. as a result D. more or less

5. Many of them turned a deaf ear to his advice， ___ they knew it to be valuable.

A. as if B. now that

C. even though D. so that

6. Mary， ___ here―everybody else， stay where you are.

A. comes B. to come

C. coming D. come

7. ― Let’s go for a walk in the garden.

― ___ ， but I need to do the washing-up.

A. Good idea B. That’s right

C. No， thank you D. Not at all

8. ___ some of this juice―perhaps you’ll like it.

A. Trying B. Try

C. To try D. Have tried

9. Everything comes with ___ price； there is no such ___ thing as a free lunch in the world.

A. a； a B. the； /

C. the； a D. a； /

10. If you can’t spare me an hour， a quarter will ___ .

A. do B. help

C. work D. suit