Knowledge Economy--知识经济.ppt

ingredient—n. an essential part of something 要素, 作料 Imagination and hard work are the ingredients of success The most essential ingredients in economic progress is investment. Syn. factor－n. a fact to be considered The high cost of labor is an important factor in the price of steel. play (up) to－to seek favor with someone 讨好； 有助于 He is not a person who tends to play (up) to celebrities（名人）. He plays up to his boss because he wants a raise in salary. Syn. flatter－v. to compliment someone in order to win favor 恭维，奉承 He flatters his boss by telling her how intelligent she is. Passage B The Time Machine as though point to sth. / sb. (sth.) take (sb.) time to do sth. (sb.) spend time / money on sth. (sth.) cost (sb.) money when (the lever was) pressed over vanish = disappear suddenly change one’s mind put forth his fingers send forth the model blow out the candle recover from sth. stare at sth. / sb. be earnest about sth. what’s more on one’s own account for certain Writing: Closing Speech 1. Addressing the party present 2. reviewing the accomplishment achieved 3. appreciating the efforts of the guests and the party involved 4. announcing the end of the meeting (or ceremonies or activities) 5. showing good wishes or thanks 1. Ladies and gentlemen. 2. I guess I should say it has attained all the goals. Your innovative participation made this convention a real success. 由于你们具有建设性的参与，本次会议圆满成功。 3. stated their views 发表观点/ contribute…to做出贡献 / exchange opinions 交换意见/ be impressed by留下印象 4. I would like to declare the conference closed now.我宣布会议闭幕 I have to say the conference is coming to a close.我不得不宣布大会即将结束 5. Thank you very much for your enlightening opinions.启发性的观点 I offer my sincerest wish for your continued health and prosperity.我真诚地祝愿大家身体健康，事业有成。 Useful Expressions Future Perfect Tense 表示在将来某一时间已完成的动作 表示持续到将来某时的动作或状态 by + future time by the time + future time by the end of + future time I hope her health