Unit5second text study.pptVIP

Text A A Time for Memories shred: vt. 他的工作之一是检查并撕毁成百捆的文件。 One of his jobs was to check and shred hundreds of bundles of papers. Shred the lettuce (莴苣) and arrange it around the edge of the dish. cut or tear sth. roughly into thin strips Collocation: shredded cabbage 切碎的白菜 become/be acquainted with: know or be familiar with sb./sth. I am already acquainted with the facts. I am not personally acquainted with the gentleman in question. indicate: vt. 症状表明急需外科手术。 The change in his illness indicates the use of stronger drugs. 1. show a need for; suggest Please indicate which free gift you would like to receive. 2. show the way to or the direction of; point out The symptoms indicate immediate surgery. 她示意我什么也别说。 She indicated to me that she didn’t want me to say anything. awkward: adj. It’s an awkward corner to drive round, so take it slowly. He’s an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with). An awkward girl is no help in the kitchen. 一个笨手笨脚的女孩在厨房里帮不了什么忙。 1. difficult to use, do, or deal with 2. not smooth or graceful; ungainly Some of the questions were rather awkward. He is still awkward with his chopsticks. 他使用筷子还不熟练。 侧重缺乏优雅、机敏和技巧。用于物时，指使用不便。 这两个形容词都含有“笨拙的”之意。 CF: awkward clumsy clumsy awkward 指人时，侧重行动笨拙；指物时，侧重制作粗陋或体积、重量过大而呈现笨重。 More Examples： The clumsy dog knocked the cup over. 那只笨拙的狗把杯子打翻了。 My attempts to apologize were very clumsy. 我的道歉显得很笨拙。 be willing to (do sth.): be happy to do sth. if it is needed If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket. 显然，约翰愿意让我们使用花园。 Apparently John is willing for us to use his garden. surgery: n. the performing of such an operation, usu. including the cutting open of the skin The condition is serious; it will need surgery. The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart. option: n. the freedom to make a choice The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether. 机会总是留给有准备的人。 There are various options open to someone who is willing to work hard. 着重特别给予的选择权利或权力，所选物常常相互排斥。 这些名词均含有“选择”