学霸的高级英语2资料整理 paraphrase and words.doc

Lesson 1 Face to Face with Hurricane Camille Paraphrase We are elevated 23 feet. (Para 3) We re 23 feet above sea level.2) The place has been there since 1915, and no hurricane has ever bothered it. (Para3) The house has been safe since 1915, and no hurricane has ever caused any damage to it.3) We can batten down and ride it out. (Para 4) We can get ourselves ready and survive the hurricane.4) The generator was doused, and the lights went out. (Para 9) The generator was put it out by the water and the lights were extinguished.5). Everybody out the back door to the cars! (Para 10) Everybody go out through the back door and goes into the cars.6). The electrical systems had been killed by water. (Para 11) The electrical systems had been extinguished by water.7). John watched the water lap at the steps, and felt a crushing guilt.(Para17) John watched the water wash against the steps, as a result, he felt a strong sense of guilt.8). Get us through this mess, will you?(Para 17) Oh God, please help us survive the hurricane. . She carried on alone for a few bars; then her voice trailed away. (Para21) Grandmother sang a few words alone and then her singing faded away. 10). Ianis had just one delayed reaction. (para34) Janis showed rather late the psychological damage from the hurricane.Explain words1. since the water mains might be damaged (Para 5) : main pipes sit out the storm with the Koshaks (Para 6): wait until the storm is over 3. another neighbor came by on his way inland (Para 6): (A English) pay a visit 4. the French doors in an upstairs room blew in (Para 8) : burst open 5. the generator was doused (Para 9): put out The electrical systems had been killed by water (Para 11)： doused, put out and extinguished It devastated everything in it swath (Para 19)： sweep / track She carried on a few bars (Para21 )： a measure in mus