新视野大学英语读写教程Unit 1 Learning a Foreign Language.ppt

not only...but (also)... Not only did he finish his homework, but he also cleaned the room. Not only are housewives not paid, but also most of their boring work is unnoticed. I not only heard it, but saw it. He speaks not only English but also French. far from (not...at all, usually used to show that a result of action was not expected or wanted) Far from (being) angry, he is very happy. Far from helping the situation, youve just made it worse. get\have\obtain access to You obtain access to your data by typing in a user name and password. Anyone who has got access to secet information knows that they should not pass it on by telephone. feel like sth.\doing sth. (want ot have or do something) After lying in bed for a whole day, I feel like a walk. Let it go, he thought. He didnt feel like arguing. come across (meet, find, or discover someone or something by chance) I did not come across a bit of difficulty while taking the exam. reap the benefits After seeing my friend reap the nenefits of hard study, I now believe that hard work pays off. trying (a. difficult to deal with in a way that makes you annoyed or tired) Those were indeed trying days. reach out to (communicate with; contact) With the introduction of the Internet, we can reach out to our friends by email. Compare: 1) reach out for: try to get you must reach out for any opportunity that comes your way. 2) reach for: hold out ones hand to get something He reached for the phone and dialed the number. bridge the gap (reduce or get rid of the difference between two things) Learning a foreign language helps us bridge the gap between our different cultures. He bridged the gap between ballet and modern dance. while (conj.) 1. 当...的时候；同时也 We waited while he dined. While the book will be welcomed by scholars, it will make an immediate appeal to the general reader. 2. 虽然，尽管；然而，而 While respected, he is not liked. She is very deligent, while he is very lazy. Unit 1 Learning a Foreign Language Lead in Whe