英语专业综合英语一Unit 1the snake bite.pptVIP

Unit 1 The Snake Bite Part 2 Reading and Language Activities Language points: 1. patch n. 1) a (usu. small) piece of ground, esp. as used for growing vegetables or fruits. a potato patch 2) a piece of material used to cover a hole or a damaged place vt. to cover a hole with a patch 补缀 2. barn n. simple building for storing hay, grain, etc. on a farm 3. on the edge of: by; next to; near edge n. a border. the edge of a cliff; the water’s edge 4. shed n. one-story building used for storing things, sheltering animals, vehicles 5. forbid (forbade, forbidden)：to command sb./sth. not to do…; not allow; 不准 to command sth. must not be done 禁止 forbidden adj. forbidden fruit; forbidden city; forbidden ground禁区 6. blade n. the flat cutting part of a knife, sword, or other cutting tools or weapons, such as a razor Language points: 7. swipe n. a sweeping stroke or blow 一击，一掴 Give him a swipe round the ear! vt/vi.(swipe at) hit violently, esp. with a swing of the arm She swiped at his head, but he got out of the way. 8. thump v. beat or strike or knock heavily, esp. with the fist 捶 thump on the door n. heavy blow 重击 give sb. a thump 狠打…一拳 9. all at once suddenly All at once she lost her temper. 10. mess n. 1) a state of disorder or untidiness be in a mess; make a mess of… You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. 2) (single) difficult or confused state or situation; disorder You’ve made a mess of the job. vt. mess…up messy adj. a messy kitchen Language points: 11. strike vt. attack, esp. suddenly 袭击 12. figure vt. to consider, believe John figured that it wouldn’t explode. 13. light out (US slang) leave quickly 14. yell 1) vi. to make a loud cry or shout, as if of fear or