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-` Unit 1 Language Work Paragraph 1 suppose vt. assume, believe, accept as true; pretend that sth. is true; take sth. as a fact e.g. I dont suppose for a minute that he will agree. Everyone supposes him to be poor, but he is in fact very wealthy. be supposed to do sth: be expected or required to do sth. e.g. Am I supposed to clean all the rooms or just this one? You are not supposed to play football in the classroom. fabled adj. famous in fables; legendary e.g. There are some fabled cities in that small country. The deserted house is fabled to have been inhabited by ghosts. “fabled and famous” an example of alliteration (头韵) Paragraph 2 milk train: a train that chiefly carries milk, usually very early in the morning. Paragraph 3 “Preparations were in the air around our house before school was even over.” Paraphrase: Preparations were being made in our house even before school was closed for the summer vacation. in the air: in the sky; prevalent; gaining currency; not decided, indefinite e.g. The feather floated lightly in the air. At that time there were some rumors in the air. feast n. an unusually large or elaborate meal; (fig.) sth. that pleases the mind or the senses with its richness or variety; a religious festival celebrated with rejoicing e.g. The food on the table is actually a feast for eyes as well as for palate. The picture is a feast of colors. “In fact, my first trip to Washington was a mobile feast.” Paraphrase: Actually, my first trip to Washington was a wonderful or elaborate meal that we enjoyed in the chugging train. Explanation: Indeed, my first trip to Washington was like a very pleasant or very agreeable feast, because I started eating as soon as we were comfortably settled in our seats and did not stop until somewhere after Philadelphia. ensconce vt. (esp. passive) establish or settle oneself or sb. in a safe and comfortable place e.g. At night in winter, the young couple are happily ensconced by the fire, each reading a good book. We