大学英语读写教程二Text A,Unit 1复习.ppt

review Key words 1. love affair The scandle is about his love affair with his colleague. Mary began her love affair with painting in high school. 2. amid Some of the wreckage caused by the explosion fell amid the crowd. 3. circumstances Under normal circumstances, it would be a success. In certain circumstances, white lies are unavoidable. 4. pay a ~ price for He paid a high price for cheating in the exam: he was disqaulified. 5. mission a British trade mission to China a top-secret mission be on a mission of inquiry 6. overwhelm / overcome He was overwhelmed / overcome by her refusal of his proposal. 7. come/ go to sb.’s rescue I was trapped by a question in class and hoped someone nearby could come to my rescue. 8. chance upon I chanced upon my favorite film in the CD shop. 9. try one’s hand at doing Try your hand at dancing and I’m sure you’ll make it. 10. contemplate She stood contemplating the painting. 11. plunge into plunge one’s hand into cold water The country plunged into civil war after the death of the President. 12. fall upon The lion fell upon its prey out of hunger. 13. refuge A small cave was the only refuge from the cold. They took refuge in a friend’s home. 14. revive The world’s tinest car was revived by two businessmen. 15. rely on We can always rely on his loyalty to the country. They can’t rely on the river for water any more because of the heavy pollution. 16. awaken The couple decided to awaken their son to a sense of resposibility. 17. bear fruit Finally his hard work bore fruit and he became a successful manager. Some more words phrases campaign course remove retreat muse wander sketch distract canvas blank unaccustomed hesitant hesitate tube infinite precaution drive alarm celebrated fierce slash terrify seize wretched victim fury artistic companion beloved loss grief glow prestigeous amateur exhibition anonymous insist professiona