创意阅读第三册单词与词汇供参习.doc

UNIT ONE: How to be a successful language learner Words to note Column A Column B geniuses People who are much more skillful or intelligent than others infer To form an opinion or get knowledge about something based on information you already have. rhymes Words that end with the same sound as another word techniques Methods of doing something using a special skill you have developed tolerant Willing to accept other people’s beliefs and ways of life without criticizing them even if you disagree with them word associations Relating words to other things in order to remember them more effectively Words to note in context All parents hope their children grow up to be geniuses, but, of course, this cannot possibly happen in the vast majority of cases. “Can I infer from your silence that you do not agree with my suggestion?” The new primary school teacher often used rhymes in class to help the children remember new words. Surgical equipment and techniques have both greatly improved over the last decade or so. I believe we all need to become more tolerant of each other if we are to live together happily and productively. A very effective method of remembering new vocabulary is by making word associations with other, more familiar words. UNIT TWO: Intellectual property Words to note Column A Column B detrimental Harmful or damaging enshrined 庄严宣告 To officially record something such as an idea or principle in a document so that it cannot be ignored imperialism 帝国主义 The action of a powerful country that tries to take control of other countries, often using military force ploughed … into … 投 Invested a lot of money in something in order to improve it or make it successful self-righteous 自以为是 Showing that you are too proud of your own moral behaviour or beliefs, especially in a way that annoys other people Words to note in context: Smoking is detrimental to health. You should know that if you smoke you may damage your health. Respect