unit2 module 9.pptVIP

How did the voyages of travelers before the 17th century navigate ? a knotted rope log nautical miles compass magnetic printer The second way to navigate Using navigational instruments to help Finding longitude Finding latitude Measure the sun’s position The astrolabe measures the height and position of the sun. If you can measure this accurately, a sailor can tell how many degrees the boat is from the North Pole. From this he can tell where the boat is in the ocean. 3.They can use the the height of the sun to work out their latitude. (1) I work out regularly to keep fit. (2)Things have worked out quite well for us. (3)See if you can work out this bill out. (4) work out a problem Work out (5)The plot is so complicated that it’ll take you a while to work it out. (6)I can’t work out Geoff ; one day he’s friendly ,the next day he ignores me completely. (7)I’ve worked out a new way of doing it. secure 1. secure adj.安全的, 可靠的, 放心的, 无虑的 v. 保护,使安全 Our house is secure from flood. 我们的房子没有被淹的危险。 Some measures are needed to secure the bank from a flood. 这道堤防需要采取一些措施, 免得被洪水冲坏。 security n.安全，保安，保护 For security reasons the visitors were searched. secure=safe security=safety in relation to I have nothing to say in relation to that matter. (concerning) I have some comments to make in relation to this matter. Its brain is small in relation to its body. (compared with) The relation between A and B relate—related --relation 与—有关 be related to be connected with be linked to be associated with awkward awkward: 1.an awkward silence (make you feel embarrassed) 2.an awkward customers (difficult to deal with) 3.an awkward time (not convenient) 4.He tried to dance, but he was clumsy and awkward. (not flexible, graceful) refer to 1.Dont refer to this matter again, please. (to mention or speak about sth) 2. You may refer to your note if you want. refer to a dictionary/ an expert (look at sth or ask sb for information) 3.This paragraph refers to