高中英语Unit 3 The secret of success-Language points 课件 牛津译林版选修11.pptVIP

8.When Sinclair joined in 1959, membership was falling, and the society was on its last legs.(P35 L46-47) 当辛科莱于1959年入会的时候，会员人数正在不断减少，协会正面临瓦解。 on its last legs意思是“奄奄一息” 该公司在经理退休后到了快要解体的地步。 The company was on its last legs after the manager retired. 金融危机之中美国一些银行倒闭，剩下的现在也已奄奄一息。 During the financial crisis, some banks in America have folded and the rest are on their last legs. 9.He was honoured in 1983 with a knighthood from the Queen of England in recognition of his efforts and achievements.(P35 L54-55)作为对他努力和成就的认可，1983年他被英国女王授予爵士头衔。 recognition n. 认出，认识，识别；承认，认可 He glanced briefly at her but there was no sign of recognition . to seek international / official / formal recognition (to change) beyond/ out of (all) recognition (变得)面目全非，沧海桑田 The town has changed beyond recognition since I was last here. In recognition of his contribution to scientific work, the Nobel Prize was awarded to him. He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. 1.The book ____________________ his life, and he recommends the book to many people. 2.Mike usually walks to pub, but today he drove there only to _________ his new car. 3.He ___________ a long series for excuses for his behavior. 4.After the rebellion of the peasants, the Qing Dynasty was ________________. 5.In the early 1990s many middle-aged people who ___________ couldn’t accept the fact that they don’t have to work in their factory any more. 6.At his early age, he __________ earn more money in order to support his family. 7.He was rewarded by his boss _________________ his contribution to this project. 8.Since the reform, some modern electronic devices _______________ ordinary families in China. 9.The local government brought in a new headmaster to our school two years ago and _____________________, we have made great progress. 10.It must be difficult to _____________ three small children and a job. has an influence on show off launched into on its last legs are between jobs aim