牛津译林高中英语模块八_Unit2_1概要1.pptVIP

The universal language Teacher: Wendy * Jazz started in the USA at the end of the 19th century. Chinese opera singers often wear Bright clothing and face paint. Violins are played by running a bow Across their strings. A piano has strings as well, but these are played by hitting them with hammers. New words cast vt.vi. 选派角色；向……投以（视线，笑容） He was cast as a college professor. 他被安排饰演一个大学教授。 But cast your mind back to late 2008. 但是，让我们把目光投回到2008年。 New words condemn vt. 判刑；宣判 Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence. 政界领袖昨日联合起来对最近激增的暴力事件予以谴责。 He was condemned to life imprisonment. 他被判终身监禁。 New words seize vt. 逮捕；捉拿；夺取 Troops have seized the airport and railroad terminals. 军队已控制了机场和火车站。 The government now hopes to seize the initiative on education. 如今政府希望抓住教育上的主动权。 New words demand vt. 强烈要求；需要 He said the task of reconstruction would demand much patience, hard work and sacrifice. 他说重建任务将需要付出极大的耐心、 艰辛和牺牲。 New words scold vt. 训斥；责骂 Later she scolded her daughter for having talked to her father like that. 后来她训斥女儿不应该那样对父亲说话。 New words universal adj. 共同的；普遍的 The desire to look attractive is universal. 爱美之心，人皆有之。 New words awesome adj. 极好的；令人惊叹的 The church in Ireland has always exercised an awesome power. 爱尔兰的教堂一直掌握着令人敬畏的权力。 New words disturbing adj. 令人不安的；引起恐慌的 There are disturbing reports of killings at the two centers. 对这两个中心发生的谋杀的报道令人不安。 New words evident adj. 清楚的；显然的 His footprints were clearly evident in the heavy dust. 厚厚的尘土中他的脚印清晰易见。 It was evident that she had once been a beauty. 显然她曾是个美丽的人。 Expressions be condemned to sth. 被处以某种刑罚 They are condemned to a life of hardlife. 他们被迫接受一种困苦的生活。 Expressions ask for sb.’s hand in marriage 求婚 He asked the general for his daughter’s hand in marriage. 他请求将军把女儿许配给他。 *