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Language Points in Reading M7 Unit 1*1. It is reported that in 1998, 66 percent of households in the USA had cable TV.据报道,在1998年,66%的美国家庭拥有有线电视。句型 It is reported / said / believed / thought that……据报道/说/人们认为……此句型还可转换为 sb./sth. is reported/ believed / thought …… to do , 此时要注意动词不定式的时态和语态It is said that 125,000 people died in Russian as a result of illness caused by this accident.= 125,000 people are said to have died in Russian as a result of illness caused by this accident.More examples:It is told that he will take a trip abroad.It is thought that the price of the clothes is high.It is believed that the girl will be fit for the office.It is hoped that China Football Team will win.It is suggested that the government do something against pollution.2. Many different people contributed to the development of TV.很多背景不同的人对电视的发展作出了贡献。 contribute vt vi. (多和to连用) 贡献 捐助 捐献 出钱 投稿 Eg. 1. The Song Dynasty contributed three great inventions to world civilization. 2. Her family have contributed $ 50,000 to the fund. 3. She contributes to several magazines.她给杂志投稿。他把许多时间都用来学习英语。He contributed much time to studying English. contribute to sth. 有助于 , 成为……的原因之一 , 促使(发生某情况)1. Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health。2. The driver’s carelessness contributed to the accident.contribution 贡献 n. (u / c ) 捐赠物 ,捐献 n. ( c.) ; 有助的人或物n. (u / c ) 投稿 The invention of the typewriter was a great contribution to communication and printing.I gave a small contribution to the church every week.All contributions (= articles to be printed) for the school magazine must be received by August 1st.所有给学校杂志的投稿必须在八月一日送达。contributor 捐款人 投稿人 n.相关词组:make great contributions to 对……做出巨大贡献 *2. Some consider digital TV to be superior to satellite TV because it allows the same services to be delivered with clearer pictures than before. 有人认为数字电视优于卫星电视,因为数字电视传播的电视图象更清晰。consider v. vt vi. 考虑 仔细考虑 考虑到 ；顾及（他人的感受等）consider n/doing sth.consider + 疑问词e.g. We are considering selling the hous