大学英语（3）教学：HANDOUT OF UNIT 9.docVIP

Unit 9 Book 3 Part I In-class Reading I. Words and Expressions Note: Study the following words and phrases carefully and get ready for dictation. soothe 1)使平静；使镇静；安慰 2) ( + with) Some people soothe their nerves with music (用音乐舒缓神经). But soothing words (安慰的话) work best to me. This soothing medicine (止痛药) will efficiently soothe the sour throat (减轻喉咙痛苦). warn Doctors are not doing enough to warn the public of the dangers of these pain-killing drugs. The AA is warning drivers not to travel today unless their journeys are absolutely necessary. I was warned against/off going to the east coast because it was so full of tourists. When I had my first baby, friends warned me that children were expensive. beyond Few people live beyond the age of a hundred. This work could take us into the year 2000 and beyond. She had been learning to swim for four years but had not yet progressed beyond the beginner’s stage. commission (v.) 委托 (n.) 1) 委员会，调查团，考察团 2) 佣金，回扣 3) 授权，委托；所授之权， 所托之事 Rowan was commissioned to send the message to Garcia. The commission for painting a picture of the President was given to a well-known artist. He receives a commission of 10 per cent on sales, as well as a salary. Recently, a commission on education was sent to America. govern Don’t be governed by what others say. The school is governed by a democratic master. Associations: government governmental anti-governmental governor wander1) 漫游；漫 步；徘徊 2) 3) ( + from / off) 心不在焉；胡思乱想 His eyes were reading books while his mind was wandering. Wandering through Europe, he recalled the small village he once dwelt. Please don’t wander from the subject. 1) 赶上；追上；超越 2)（风暴、麻烦）突然降临 In the past five years, China’s economic growth rate overtook that of many developed countries. He was overtaken by misfortune overnight. Discrimination: overtake (v.) 1) come or catch up with 赶上；追上；超越 2) (of storms or troubles) come upon (sb.) suddenly, by surprise （风暴、麻烦）突然降临 undertake 1) agree to