复习精华 - 大学英语《综合教程2》Unit12.ppt

Vocabulary 1. telegram 2. archbishop 3. pseudoclassical 4. symphony 5. minibus 6. reply 7. coordinate 8. autonomous Translation 1. His father died when he was only nine years old, leaving the whole family helplessly at the mercy of others. 2. Her story stirred many beautiful memories of my childhood, which I have always cherished in my heart. 3. The two countries held several rounds of negotiation to settle their differences. 4. More and more students are opting for his course because of his humor and energy as well as his effective way of teaching. Translation 5. In his speech the premier vowed to address the serious problem of unemployment and to boost the income of the common people. 6. The former Nazi officer who was arrested last year in Argentina was prosecuted for the crimes that he had commited during the Second World War. 7. The great value of this book rests in the fact that it has influenced and encouraged a whole generation of young people in theri struggle against imperialism and feudalism. 8. With regard to the silent students, the teacher should try to enhance their self-confidence and encourage them to voice their ideas in class. Unit 12The Importance of Moral Intelligence in Children Language work pressing: very important and urgent Ex. The safety of the hostage is a matter of pressing concern. His attention was occupied with more immediate and pressing matters. Language work cherish: look after sb. or sth. because you love them very much Ex. The old man cherished the girl as if she were his daughter. He was obsessed with his model airplanes, seeing them as things to be cherished and loved. cherishable a. Language work tragedy: a very sad event that causes people to suffer or die Ex. Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s best known tragedies. The measures were designed to prevent any similar tragedies. tragic a. tragically ad. opp: comedy Language work warrant: give good reason for sth. to