Lesson 7 The age of miracle chips.ppt

regimen: n. fixed plan of food, sleep, etc. for one’s health; daily health habits 养生法 Cf. regime: 政权 Preliminary: a. prior, beginning Eg.A preliminary trial 初审 Preliminary exam 预备考试 Harass (vt)：annoy 折磨; 使烦恼 E.g. be harassed by anxiety 过着焦虑不安的苦日子 be harassed with debts 苦于负债 a harassed woman 愁容满面的妇人 Para.15 What is the main idea of paragraph 15? Computers in automobiles Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution consists of 16 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and several scientific research facilities. Most of the Smithsonian museums and galleries are located on the National Mall between the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument. Admission to all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., is free. ultimate: final; being the best or most extreme example of its kind Their ultimate aim was to force his resignation. Ultimatum: a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations The British government issued an ultimatum to Hitler to cease invasion of Poland. accommodate: I will ~ my plans to yours. (adjust) That table can ~ more than ten diners. (have space for) The hotel being built can ~800 guests. (provide lodging for) The bank will ~ us with a load. (help by supplying) This Writing Association ~ the special interests of various groups. （allow for） avert: prevent from; turn away Accidents can be ~ed by careful driving. The accident was ~ed by a quick turn of his car. She ~ed her eyes from the blackboard/ terrible sight. Preparedness ~s peril. Talks failed to ~ a rail strike. Paras.16-17 What is the main idea of paras 16-17? Computers in education accrue (to):vi. to increase or comb about as  a result of growth（利益）增加，产生 E.g. The interest on my bank account accrued over years. Accrue to Eg. Ability to think will accrue to you from good habits of study. Knowledge will accrue to you from reading读书能增加知识. recess: an interval of time during which an act