新人教选修9Unit2Sailingtheoceans-Usinglanguage概要.ppt

Using Language e.g. You place me in something of a dilemma. Jill was in a dilemma whether to go out with Bill or Joe. The doctor was in a dilemma whether to tell the patient the truth about his condition or not. 17. take one’s mind off 使某人的注意力离开 keep one’s mind on… 专心于，把注意力集中于 put one’s mind into/to… 专心于 18. thirst n. 渴, 口渴, (～ for)渴望, 热望 The soldiers died of thirst in the desert.士兵们在沙漠中因长期干渴而死。 He has a great thirst for knowledge. 他有强烈的求知欲 thirsty adj. 口渴的, 渴望的, 热望的 He is thirsty for news. 他渴望获得新闻。 19. set loose 出发, 使爆炸, 引起, (使)开始(做某事) Someone has set the tigers loose from their cage and they are terrorizing the town. When we escape, shall we set the other prisoners loose? 20. hardship n. 困苦, 艰难, 辛苦 a time of great economic hardship 经济极度困难的时期 Be the first to bear hardships, the last to enjoy comforts. 吃苦在别人前头,享受在别人后头. His father went through all kinds of hardships in the old society. 他的父亲在旧社会吃尽了苦头。 21. the jaws of death / defeat = used to describe an unpleasant situation that almost happens 鬼门关，失败的险境 The team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. 这个队翻盘而险胜。 Writing Now write a report to your leader explaining to him why you think Captain Bligh should or should not receive the medal. Follow these steps. Write down your ideas in the order as they occur to you. Number the ideas so that they are in a logical order. Each paragraph should explain one of the reasons why Captain Bligh should get the medal or not. Your last paragraph should emphasize again the most important reasons why you think Captain Bligh should or should not get the medal. Sample letter Dear Sir， I think Captain Bligh should certainly receive a special medal for his amazing voyage across the sea to Timor. This is a journey that could not have been completed without great navigational skill.