Unit 1 Face values
阅读P8－9教材中的材料，选出最佳选项。
1．What does the word “repulsive” probably mean in Paragraph 2?
A．Silent. B．Disgusting.
C．Bored. D．Handsome.
2．What does the last word “it” probably refer to in Paragraph 2?
A．Knock knees.
B．Single eye.
C．Fresh defect.
D．Melancholy and gentleness.
3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to this passage?
A．Esmeralda is later sentenced to death because she is a criminal.
B．Esmeralda falls in love with Quasimodo.
C．Quasimodo can understand what she said from the movement of her lips and expression.
D．Esmeralda knew why Quasimodo rescued her at first.
4．Why did Quasimodo rescue Esmeralda?
A．Because Esmeralda's exquisite beauty.
B．Because Quasimodo loves Esmeralda.
C．Because Quasimodo is a poor wretch.
D．Because Esmeralda saved Quasimodo with a drop of water before.
5．What can we learn about Quasimodo from the passage?
A．He is poor.
B．He is grateful.
C．He is selfabased and superior.
D．He has an exaggerated opinion of his abilities.
[答案] 1－5 BCCDB
Words and Phrases
assumption n．假定，假设
(教材P5) How others are feeling is not something that we should make assumptions about，because it's not always obvious who is truly happy.
别人的感受不是我们应该假设的，因为谁真正快乐并不总是显而易见的。
[例] My calculations were based on the assumption that house prices would remain steady.
我的估算是基于房价将保持稳定的假设。
[知识拓展]
(1)make an assumption/assumptions about sth.
对……作出臆断，假设
on the 假定……
(2)assume vt. 假定；设想；承担；呈现
assume sb./ be... 假定某人(事)……
It is 假定；据推测；人们认为……
(3)assuming (that) conj. 假设；假定
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year.
②We must assume him to be (be) innocent until he is proved guilty.
③Assuming (assume) the house is for sale，do you have enough savings?
④It is assumed that he is one of the most famous novelists today.
人们认为他是当今最著名的小说家之一。
loyal adj.忠贞的，忠实的，忠诚的
(教材P7)In reality，he is brave and loyal...
实际上，他勇敢忠诚……
[例] Jack found her to be a loyal worker and reliable under pressure.
杰克发现她是一个忠心耿耿的下属，尤其是在压力下的表现令人放心。
[知识拓展]
be loyal to 对……忠诚
loyally adv. 忠诚地
loyalty n. 忠诚；忠贞
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①He has always loyally (loyal) defended the president.
②You give your pets love and compassion，and in return they will give you loyalty(loyal) and comfort.
③Dennis will always be loyal to this government，whatever it does.
无论这届政府做什么，丹尼斯将始终是其忠实的支持者。
comprehension n．理解(力)
(教材P8) How anyone could be formed in such a way was beyond her comprehensionregularly什么意思.
她难以理解一个人怎么能长得如此畸形。
[例] It is assumed that half of those who sat the exam failed a reading comprehension test.
据说参加考试的人中有一半没能通过阅读理解测试。
[知识拓展]
(1)reading comprehension 阅读理解力
be beyond/ above one's comprehension
难理解的；不可理解的
be low of comprehension 理解力迟钝的
(2)comprehend v. 理解；领悟
fail to comprehend 无法理解
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①The boy is low of comprehension，so don't shout at him.
②How she managed to pass her exam after doing so little work is beyond my comprehension.
③I fail to comprehend how this was allowed to happen.
我不理解怎么会允许这种事发生。
expression n．表情；神
(教材P9) “...I shall quickly know your wishes from the movement of your lips，from your expression.”
“……从你的口型和你的表情，我很快就能明白你的意思。”
[例] You can learn interesting words and expressions by reading poems and novels.
通过阅读诗歌和小说，你能学到有趣的单词和表达方式。
[知识拓展]
(1)beyond expression 无法表达
(2)express v. 表达；快运
n. 特快列车；快递服务
adj. 特快的
sb. 对某人表示……
express oneself 表达自己的思想；发表自己的观点
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①The scenery in my hometown is beautiful beyond expression.
②Let me express my sympathy to you and your family for your great loss.
③He cannot express himself clearly in English，causing misunderstanding.
他不能用英语表达清楚自己的意思，从而造成了误解。
motive n．(尤指隐藏的)动机，原因，目的
(教材P10) When comparing and contrasting characters in a narrative，consider their appearance，actions，and motives.
当在叙事中比较和对比人物时，考虑他们的外表、行为和动机。
[例] There seemed to be no clear motive for the attack.
这次袭击似乎没有明确动机。
[知识拓展]
motive for ……的动机/原因/目的
motive in (doing)sth. 在……方面的动机
motive behind ……背后的动机
leading motive 主要动机
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①What was their motive in setting fire to the building?
②There may be a hidden motive for his departure.
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