B3Unit8 英语自学讲义.doc

Unit 8 Book 3 Part 1 In-class Reading I. Words and Expressions Note: Study the following words and phrases carefully and get ready for dictation. heredity (n.) (Line1, Para1) 1. Some diseases develop because of the conditions one lives in; others are present by heredity. 2. Some children seem to be gentle by heredity. 比较 heritage, heredity 和 inheritance Fair play is part of our heritage.（使用最广泛，不仅指一般的遗产，也指世代相传的具有特色的精神财富或物质财富。） The estate he received by inheritance from his aunt was donated to the local orphanage. （指继承这一行为，不指继承的东西。为抽象名词。） The colour of our skin is due to heredity.（特指生物遗传） identical (adj.) (Line 8, Para. 2) 1. No leaves are identical(相同的). 2. Your voice is identical to your brothers. 3. This is the identical(同一的) hotel that we stayed in last year. 4. Both events happened on the identical day. resemblance (n.) (Line 16, Para. 3) 1. There is a strong resemblance between the authentic work of Xu Beihong and the counterfeit. resemble (v.)) look or be like. The identical twins resemble each other in appearance but not in character. substantially (Line 27, Para. 4) 1. Though young, he has substantially contributed to the project. substantial (adj.) To study abroad indicates to make substantial changes in life. substance (n.) Water is a substance vital to life. The substance of their discussion is how often and how long a student can surf on line. illustrate (v.) (Line 32, Para. 4) 1. He illustrated his point by relating his own experience. 2. If you illustrate this children book, it will sell much better. 比较: Our staff members are always ready to demonstrate how this computer works. (意为“示范；说明”。通常通过动作示范来说明。) The data illustrated that this computer worked well. (通过给出实例、图表等来说明。) resume (v.) (Line 51, Para. 6) 1. He resumed his spirits and threw himself into the new work soon after the failure. 2. Traffic is expected to be resumed before the rush hour. 3. Kindly resume your seats, ladies and gentlemen. distinguish (v.) (Line 57, Para. 7) 1. He is