第一单元 some strategies for learning english.pptVIP

Unit One Some Strategies for Learning English english_tjarts@126.compassword: 123english Word Study: 1) by no means: not at all e.g.: I am by no means satisfied with my present performance. by means of 以… ，借着… by all means 无论如何, 务必 e.g.: If you enjoy reading, then by all means do that whenever you want. 2) command (n.) possession and mastery e.g.: those artists whose paintings are on display show a good command of watercolor. knowledge of or the ability to use e.g.: This young girl’s command of English is really excellent. gain a command of sth. / doing sth. (v.) be in a position to use; have at one’s service e.g.: Many college students today command a large vocabulary. The Queen commands the services of army. Word Study: 3). employ: (vt.) a. pay someone to work for you b. use a particular object, method, skill, etc. in order to achieve something e.g. She employs her time wisely. 4) nevertheless: (adv.) however; in spite of that e.g.: The demand for certainty is one that is natural to man, but is nevertheless an intellectual vice. Word Study: 5) complain: (vi.) express dissatisfaction, unhappiness, annoyance or pain complain (to sb.) about/of sb./sth. e.g. : I want to complain of your son s behavior. complaint: (n.) a statement that you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation 6) at fault: guilty of error; deserving blame e.g.: He was so stubborn that he could never accept that he had been at fault. 7) cram: (v.i) If you?cram?things or people?into?a container or place, you put them into it, although there is hardly enough room for them.? e.g.: Terry crammed the dirty clothes into his bag. If you?are cramming for?an examination, you are learning as much as possible in a short time just before you take the examination. e.g.: She was cramming for her Economics exam. 8) at a time: on one occasion e.g.: Teachers should help each child, one at a time, discover his own strengths and weakn