英语学习课件.ppt

De- down downward they can also be close to children both physically and 6 ________. Fifthly, the starting point for men’s 7 _________ is at home. Men should take the 8 ________in trying to manage every aspect of the domestic life. Finally, men should not feel conceited about their 9 ________ and power over women. It will be beneficial for men to 10 __________ their stereotyped roles. Ex. 16 The following words occur in this passage. Find 6 pairs of near synonyms and 7 pairs of near antonyms. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. _________ is similar in meaning to _______________. Ex. 16 The following words occur in this passage. Find 6 pairs of near synonyms and 7 pairs of near antonyms. the initiative — the opportunity to take action before other people do. Examples She would have to take the initiative in order to improve their relationship. We have lost the initiative and allowed our opponents to dominate the discussion. take up — 1) to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest. Examples I took up smoking when I was at school. Chris has taken up jogging. The new surgeon will take up her post in May. — 2) to accept an offer or a challenge that someone has made to you. Examples Schools are taking up the offer of cut-price computer. One of our greatest athletes has taken up a new challenge. hang on to — to keep something Examples She still hung onto her wedding ring, even after the divorce. We should hang onto the house and sell it later when prices are higher. dilemma — a situation in which you have to make a difficult decision. Examples I’m in a dilemma over whether to tell him the truth or not. We now face an embarrassing dilemma: should we stay or go. It meant we subcontracted our physical, emotional an