1、 Unit 5 Languages around the worldOne language sets you in a corridor for life.Two languages open every door along the way.-Frank Smith一种语言可以为人生开启一条走廊。俩种语言则会使这条人生走廊的沿途上处处开启大门。-Frank Smith(美国语言学家)How many billion people speak the UNs offical languages as their native or second language?1.billion n.十亿
2、/adj.十亿的billionaire 亿万富翁How many billion people speak the UNs offical languages as their native or second language?2.native adj.本地的，原产地的He is native cute.go native 入乡随俗native n.本地人，本地特产adj.与生俱来的What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning?3.attitude n.态度I often have a postit
3、ive attitude to my students.strike a pose/an attitude摆出某种姿态Pronouns refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier.4.refer Her mother never referred to him again.You may refer to your notes if you want.This paragraph refers to the events of last year.My doctor referred me to a specialist.提到，提及查阅，参
4、考涉及，与.相关将.送到.(以寻求帮助)reference n.参考/推荐人5.pine n.松树6.muffin n.松饼7.sweetmeat n.蜜饯8.guinea n.几尼（英国旧时货币单位）9.guinea pig 豚鼠 China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times,despite the many ups and downs in its history.10.despite prep.尽管Despite ap
5、plying for hundreds of jobs,he is still out of work.He had to laugh despite himself.despite oneself 尽管某人自己不愿意2021年恩施高三调考Part of my problem,in hindsight was a lack of confidence._47_I was a straight A student and had prepared for the interview to the best of my ability,I wasnt a skilled debater.47AAs
6、 long asBEven thoughCDespiteDBecauseThere are many reasons why this has been possible,but one of the main factors has been thee Chinese writing system.11.factor n.因素，要素factor 15 suntan（晒黑)oil3 is a factor of 15.The gas price increased by a factor of two.factor in 把.计入在内factor out 不把.计入在内factor v.把.化
7、为因数n.系数 n.倍数n.因数，因子At the beginning,written Chinese was a picture-based language.12.based adj.以.为基础The movie is based on the singers life.Were based in Chicago.-based 合成词 以.为主/为特征 a class-based societybase n.基础，出发点base on/upon 以.为基础He acted from base motives.basic adj.基础的 basement n.地下室在.的基础上以.为基地，总
8、部adj.卑鄙的It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.13.date back 追溯14.bone n.骨头/v.剔除鱼刺not have a bone in sbs body 不具备.的特征a bag of bones 瘦成皮包骨It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal b
9、ones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.15.shell n.外壳She had developed a shell of indifference（冷漠).come out of sbs shell放大胆子go into sbs shell变得羞怯shell v.去壳They shelled the city all night.shell out 付很多钱n.外表人格v.炮轰It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu-
10、animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.16.carve v.雕刻Whos going to carve the turkey?She has carved a place for herself in the fashion world.carved in stone 铁定的carve up 瓜分v.切开（熟肉)v.艰苦奋斗Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time whe
11、n people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.17.variety n.不同种类，变体，多样性This tool can be used in a variety of ways.She took the job for various reasons.vary v.变化 variation n.变化，变异18.character n.性格，特点，文字adj.各种各样的2020年襄阳五中高三调考You can find a variety of literatu
12、re from biographies and poetry to fantasy-fiction,history,psychology and geography.While most books are from the Netherlands,some English andinternational titles are for sale,as well as antique maps,prints and record.Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is conne
13、cted with its past.19.means Television is an effective means of communication.He doesnt have the means to support a family.by all means 可以 by means of sth借助手段by no means/not by any means绝不mean n.中庸，平均数n.方式n.钱财People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient
14、times.20.classic adj.古典的I think its a classic novel.I made a classic mistake.The novel may become a modern classic.adj.最优秀的，一流的adj.典型的n.经典The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become a
15、n important part of Chinese culture.21.regardI had great regard for his abilities.He was driving without regard to speed limits.With kind regards.He regarded us nervously.regard as当作n.尊敬n.注意n.问候v.凝视2021年广东湛江高三调考Accept yourself.Regardless of how successful you may be,there will always be someone more
16、 successful than you.See the difference between being the best and being great.regardless adv.不管，不理会The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.22
17、.calligraphy klrfi n.书法艺术As china plays a great role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language.23.global adj.全球的，整体的globalization n.全球化globalize v.使全球化24.affair n.事务，事情25.symbolise v.象征，代表26.c
18、ivilised adj.文明的27.specific adj.具体的，特定的Our relationship is close ad were equals.28.equalHe is a player without equal.There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.All things being equal,we should finish the job tomorrow.With his last jump he equalled the world record.1 plus 2 equals 3n.相同的
19、人，相等物adj.相等的，平等的如果所有条件不变v.比得上v.等于2021年恩施高三调考Researchers say at present the class differences in raising up children_64_(widen)inequality.inequality n.不平等性equality n.平等，相等So I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us.29.bridge v.搭建桥梁/v.跨过burn your bridges 背水一战cross that bridge when you come
20、 to it临机应变its(all)water under the bridge往事云烟bridge the gap/gulf/divide(between A and B)消除（A.B间的）隔阂/鸿沟/分歧So I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us.31.gapa gap in a hedgeThey met again after a gap of twenty years.the gap between rich and poorn.豁口n.间隔n.分歧，隔阂and I must make it a question,n
21、ot a demand.32.demandThe workers have a demand for higher pay.By popular demand,the play will run for another week.in demand 需求大 on demand 一经要求I demand to see the manager.n.坚决强硬的需求应普遍要求demand to do sth坚决要求做某事2021年恩施高三调考The results of the study revealed that those who do great work refuse to be defea
22、ted by the constraints of their jobs and are especially able to reframe their jobs:they dont view their jobs as a list of tasks and responsibilities but see their jobs as opportunities to make a difference.No matter,as Moses so ably exemplifies(例证),what that job may be.34The word“constraints”in the
23、last paragraph probably refers to _.A.demandsB.advantagesC.disadvantages D.limitationsdemanding adj.要求高的，苛求的I cant keep all the new vocabulary straight in my head.33.vocabulary n.词汇，词汇量，词汇表have a wide/limited vocabulary34.straight adv.笔直地，坦率地，连续地straight adj.坦率的，直的，严肃的，非此即彼的get sth straight 明确某事earn
24、/get straight As成绩全优Does the writer give a clear description of the problem?35.description n.描述Its a detailed description of the new product.Their money came from trade of some description.answer/fit a description(of sb/sth)与描述的相像Can you describe him to me?The shark described a circle around the fis
25、h.n.类型v.描述v.做.运动，形成.形状Does each sentence relate to the main idea?36.relateI found it difficult to relate the two ideas.relate A to B 把A 和B联系在一起She relates her childhood experiences to us.The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.Many adults cant relate to children.v.讲述涉及理解同情37.alphab
26、etical lfbetkl adj.按字幕顺序的38.device n.方法，设备，炸弹39.entry n.进入，登记，条目40.definition n.定义definite adj.确定的/n.肯定的人/事41.illustrate lstret v.说明，用图例解释illustration n.插图42.diagramdarm n.简图，图表The Chinese writing system has evolved from ancient times.43.evolve-evolved-evolvedAs medical knowledge evolves,beliefs cha
27、nge.evolvement n.进化，演变 v.进化，演变Written Chinese has also been adapted so it can be used by future generations.44.adapt We have had to adapt quickly to the new system.The editor helped him to adapt his novel for the screen.v.适应v.改编45.era r n.年代，纪元When she left the firm,it was the end of an era.46.origin rdn n.源头，出生I think you should go back to your original plan.47.radical n.自由基It is a radical change.radical feminismadj.最初的，原作的adj.根本的，完全的adj.激进的
