unit 2 language points.doc

Book 2 Unit 2 Words and expressions ancient adj. (1) 古代的 in ancient times (2) 古老的 We were deeply attracted by the ancient building. 归类 ancient (古代的）→ modern ( 现代的) → contemporary ( 当代的）compete Vi 拓展：competitor n. 竞争对手 competition n. 竞争，角逐 competitive a. 竞争的 搭配：(1) compete with / against sb for sth 因…而与某人竞争 (2) compete in sth 参加比赛/ 竞赛 (3) in competition with ... 与…竞争 eg: 1) I think you should compete for the monitor. Will you compete with Tom in the swimming race? 3. take part in eg: Mr. Black took part in our conversation. 辨析 ： take part in, join in, join , attend (1) take part in : 指参加会议或群众性活动等，重在说明主语参加该项活动并在其中 发挥一定的作用。 （2）join in : 指参加正在进行的活动，如参加竞赛、娱乐、谈话等。 （3）join : 通常指参加某组织或团体，并成为其中的一员。 （4）attend : 正式用语，指参加会议或婚礼、葬礼、典礼或上课、上学、听报告等，强调的是这一动作本身，而不是强调参加者在活动中所起的作用。 eg ：1）They are playing basketball. Lets join in them. 2) Do you know how many people joined the organization? 3) They will attend an important meeting tomorrow.4. stand for eg: The olive branch stands for peace. 拓展：（1）stand by 和…站在一起；袖手旁观 ；支持 eg: Ill always stand by you through thick and thin. stand out 突出，显眼，引人注目 eg: His red hair made him stand out in the crowd.5.volunteer 【C】 volunteer for sth / to do sth eg: 1) volunteers for the post of treasurer . 自愿任财务工作的人 2) Schools need volunteers to help children to read. Vt. volunteer to do / volunteer sth eg: 1) They volunteered to repair the house for the old lady. 2) She volunteered the information. Vi. volunteer for sth eg: She volunteered ( her services ) for relief work. 他自愿参加救济工作。 adj. My sister is a volunteer teacher of this school.6. basis [ C] pl. bases 语法 [ 单] ~sis / sis/ → [复] ~ses / si:z / crisis → crises 危机 analysis → analyses 分析 basic adj. 基础的，根本的 eg：1) His research formed the basis of his new book. 2) The basis of a good marriage is trust. 3) We judge a worker on the basis of his performance. 辨析：basis base basis: 用来指非物质方面的基础。the economic basis 经济