Lesson Three 课件.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 他相当机敏地为自己的论点辩护 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * pros and cons noun [plural] the advantages and disadvantages of something: pros and cons of: We need to look at the pros and cons of each system * -proof: protecting against foolproof suffix Word Building foolproof waterproof bulletproof burglarproof soundproof childproof container tamperproof flameproof idiot-proof 不会有差错或误解的 防水的 防弹的 防盗的 隔音的 防孩子摔坏的容器 （机械装置等）可防止乱摆弄的 耐火性 简单易懂的，容易操作的，可靠的 Examples: We were destined never to meet again. She was not destined to be a great painter but she had the confidence and luck to be a successful one. At first their predictions seemed destined to come true. be destined to Similar expressions be assured of can’t go wrong it’s in the bag it’s a safe bet it’s a sure thing seeming certain to happen at some time in the future Sentence Paraphrase (Para. 13) When students realize that… “truth” is but an elusive yet intriguing goal in a never-ending quest... (Para. 13) a goal that is extremely attractive yet forever out of reach an everlasting or interminable search When students realize that… “truth” is only a goal that is beyond reach yet extremely attractive and should be sought in a permanent search. only regret respect response sense conduct enjoy read imagine think resist corrupt Suffix— -able/-ible Word building Give corresponding adjective form of each word. regrettable respectable responsible sensible conductible enjoyable readable imaginable thinkable resistible corruptible Grammar—Transitional Expressions Function: Transitional words and phrases show the relationship of one sentence or clause to another and tie together ideas before the reader has a chance to forget them, thus to achieve coherence in writing. Therefore they often become confused upon discovering that historians often disagree sharply even when they are dealing with the same event. (Para. 1) transitional word: to s