U5_R-E.ppt

My history is very weak, and I’d want several history courses. I’m not going to break my back over them, but I’d like to be refreshed about the broad outline of history. When someone says sixteenth century to me, I’d like to be able to associate it with some names and events. This is just a little conversational conceit, but that’s life. If I can find a good teacher, I’d certainly want to go back over English grammar and usage. He’d have to be good, because you might not think so sometimes, but I know a lot about using the language. Still, there are times when I’m stumped. I was wondering the other day what part of speech the word “please” was in the sentence, “Please don’t take me seriously.” I’ve been asked to speak at several college graduation ceremonies. Maybe if I graduate, they’ll ask me to speak at my own. inclination n. — a preference or tendency Examples I’ve no inclination to follow my mother into accountancy. Their initial inclination was to build the plant in India but then decided to put it up in China. More to learn incline v. — to tend in feeling, thought, habit, etc. Example I incline to believe his innocence. Translate Recent events incline us to distrust all politicians. Key 近期发生的事件使我们不信任所有的政客。 More to learn inclined a. — having a tendency Example She’s more inclined than most people to help out when you ask her. Translate （我倾向于认为）________ that he is really opposed to the plan. Key I am inclined to believe pick up — 1) to start again after an interruption Example After China’s entry into WTO, many Chinese picked up English in their 40s or older. More to learn pick up — 2) to take hold of and raise Example She opened the door, picked up a letter on the floor and started reading it. More to learn pick up — 3) to collect, take on board Example I’ll pick you up at 6 outside the gate. leave off — to stop, cease Example The rain left off after a whole week of pouring. Ted left off talking about his adventure. appeal (to) — 1)