Level 1 Chapter 10.ppt

by wendy  Chapter 10 Space is the Place Yang Wenwen Faculty of College English Teaching This is the only way in the world where the astronauts can actually experiencing the weightlessness in space. Astronaut training of experiencing weightlessness in water Innovative adj. Marked by or given to introducing something new. e.g. The young teacher found an innovative approach to language teaching. The city has introduced an innovative system of traffic control. apply (1)To use something such as a method, idea, or law in a particular situation, activity, or process apply something to something e.g. New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process. These ideas are often difficult to apply in practice. (2)To work hard at something, especially with a lot of attention for a long time e.g. Stephen would do well if only he applied himself. (3)To make something such as a piece of equipment operate, usually by pushing or pressing something e.g. He applies the brakes to stop the car. vehicle n. (1)A device or structure for transporting persons or things: e.g. A space shuttle is a space vehicle. A car is a motor vehicle. (2)A medium through which something is transmitted, expressed, or accomplished: e.g. His novels are a vehicle for his political views Exercise That ancient vase is above price. 那个古瓶是无价之宝。 I hate to say good-bye. 我真不想告辞。 My father will kill me when he finds out. 我父亲要知道了，准饶不了我。 The naughty boy is far from honest and his excuse is pretty thin. 这个调皮的孩子很不老实，他的借口一点也站不住脚。 2. 英语从反面表达，译文从正面表达 I couldn’t agree more. 我完全同意。 You can’t be too careful. 你要特别小心。 He felt quite uneasy about the matter. 他为此事很担心。 Exercise He was an indecisive sort of person and always capricious. 他这个人优柔寡断，而且总是反复无常。 The United Nations has not, so far justified the hopes which the people of the world set on it.