Section Four ConsolidationActivities

Ⅰ. Vocabulary

1. Word Derivation

1) ponder v. →imponderable n./a.

他思考了几分钟才作答复。

He pondered for someminutes before giving an answer.

无法估计的问题

an imponderable question

我们无法预计结果，因为有太多的不确定因素。

We can't predict the outcome.There are too many imponderables.

 

2) poetry n. → poetic a .→ poet n.

诗歌朗诵会

a poetryreading

那位舞蹈家舞姿优美，富有诗意。

The dancer, moved with poeticgrace.

他被女王封为桂冠诗人.

He was awarded the poet laureate by the queen.

 

3) accident n.→accidental a.→ accidentally ad.

他数年前死于车祸。

He died in an automobile accidentyears ago.

今天偶然遇到一位老朋友。

I had an accidental meeting with an old friend today.

“他是无意中损坏的吗?”“不，是故意的。”

“Did he break it accidentally?” “No, on purpose.” 

 

4) seek v. → seeker n. → unsought a.

他寻求答案，但无结果。

He sought vainly forthe answer.

经济危机中求职者找工作困难重重。

During economic crisis, job seekersare in great difficulty.

爱管闲事的邻居总是给我们一些没必要的建议。

Themeddling neighbor insisted on giving us unsoughtadvice.

 

5) cuddle v.→ cuddly a.

我可爱的小女儿走到她父亲那儿，要他抱抱她。

My lovely daughter came to her father for cuddling.

他是我所知的最可爱的狗狗，让人总想去抱抱他。

He is the most affectionate and cuddly dog I have ever known.

 

6) juice n.→ juicy a.

倒果汁前，先把瓶子摇几下。

Give the bottle a couple of shakes before pouring the juice.

他要了一份多汁的后腿肉牛排。

He ordered a juicy rump steak.

 

7) orientate v. →disorientated a. → orientation n.

我公司业务已转向出口方面。

Our firm has been orientated towards the export side of thebusiness.

到了新地方我总是找不着方向。

I always get disorientatedin a new place.

我在这个阶段需要熟悉情况。

I needed some orientationat this stage.

 

8) verse n.→ versed a.

伊丽莎白时代的许多戏剧以无韵诗形式写成。

Many Elizabethan plays are written in blank verse.

他精通光学。

He is well versed in the science of optics.

 

2. Phrase Practice

1) The sound of the pipes ________ images of misty Highland glensand men in kilts. conjures up

conjure up: bring a thought, picture, idea, or memory to someone's mind

e.g. 节食总能让人想起无尽的沙拉。

Dieting always seems to conjure up images of endless salads.

 

2) The High Commissioner said the agreement would allow othervital problems to be ________. dealt with

deal with: take the necessary action, especially in order to solve aproblem

e.g.别担心，这件事我会处理的。

Don't worry, I'll deal with this.

 

3) I decided to go to the library to ______ some information onRoman Conquest. seek out

seek out: try to find someone or something, especially when this isdifficult

e.g. 我们的任务就是找出敌人然后消灭他们。

Our mission is to seek out the enemy and then destroy them.

 

4) Tanks are strongly built. It is a complicated and difficultprocess to _______ them _______. break up

break …up: if sth. breaks up, or if you break it up, it breaks into alot of small pieces

e.g. 好像那架飞机刚刚在空中解体了。

It seems that the plane just broke up in the air.

 

5) The social change within the city ________ wider developmentsin the country as a whole. relates to

relate to: if two things relate to each other, they are connected insome way

e.g. 新法规是否只涉及盗窃案?

Does the new law relate only to theft?

 

6) Faced with insurmountable linguistic problems, translatorsnegotiated the boundaries between languages and ________ a compromise. came upwith

come up with: think of an idea, answer, etc.

e.g. 我们被要求想些新点子。

We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.

 

3.Synonym / Antonym

1. Poetry has become an almosttotally foreign art form tomany of us.

l  Synonyms: irrelevant, unfamiliar, strange   

2. Once aperson has written a poem, of whatever quality, he will feel comradeship with fellow poetsand, hopefully, read their works.

l  Synonyms:  friendship, brotherhood   

3. Ideally,there would evolve a veritable society of poet-citizens, which would elevate the quality of lifeworldwide.

l  Antonyms: lower, degrade   

4. Itwon’t even be mediocre.

l  Antonyms: exceptional, excellent   

5. I cuddled your sight in the aromaof the night.

l  Synonyms: caress, hug, embrace   

6. Thisline should be as prosaic as possible to give a “down-to-earth” mood to the poem.

l  Antonyms: unrealistic, impractical   

7. Now that you’re a poet, feel free to read poetry by some of your more accomplished brothers andsisters in verse.

l  Synonyms: skilled, expert, proficient, successful  

8. Chances are, you’ll find their offeringsstimulating and refreshing.

l  Synonyms: product, composition    

Section Four ConsolidationActivities

Ⅰ. Vocabulary

1. Word Derivation

1) ponder v. →imponderable n./a.

他思考了几分钟才作答复。

He pondered for someminutes before giving an answer.

无法估计的问题

an imponderable question

我们无法预计结果，因为有太多的不确定因素。

We can't predict the outcome.There are too many imponderables.

 

2) poetry n. → poetic a .→ poet n.

诗歌朗诵会

a poetryreading

那位舞蹈家舞姿优美，富有诗意。

The dancer, moved with poeticgrace.

他被女王封为桂冠诗人.

He was awarded the poet laureate by the queen.

 

3) accident n.→accidental a.→ accidentally ad.

他数年前死于车祸。

He died in an automobile accidentyears ago.

今天偶然遇到一位老朋友。

I had an accidental meeting with an old friend today.

“他是无意中损坏的吗?”“不，是故意的。”

“Did he break it accidentally?” “No, on purpose.” 

 

4) seek v. → seeker n. → unsought a.

他寻求答案，但无结果。

He sought vainly forthe answer.

经济危机中求职者找工作困难重重。

During economic crisis, job seekersare in great difficulty.

爱管闲事的邻居总是给我们一些没必要的建议。

Themeddling neighbor insisted on giving us unsoughtadvice.

 

5) cuddle v.→ cuddly a.

我可爱的小女儿走到她父亲那儿，要他抱抱她。

My lovely daughter came to her father for cuddling.

他是我所知的最可爱的狗狗，让人总想去抱抱他。

He is the most affectionate and cuddly dog I have ever known.

 

6) juice n.→ juicy a.

倒果汁前，先把瓶子摇几下。

Give the bottle a couple of shakes before pouring the juice.

他要了一份多汁的后腿肉牛排。

He ordered a juicy rump steak.

 

7) orientate v. →disorientated a. → orientation n.

我公司业务已转向出口方面。

Our firm has been orientated towards the export side of thebusiness.

到了新地方我总是找不着方向。

I always get disorientatedin a new place.

我在这个阶段需要熟悉情况。

I needed some orientationat this stage.

 

8) verse n.→ versed a.

伊丽莎白时代的许多戏剧以无韵诗形式写成。

Many Elizabethan plays are written in blank verse.

他精通光学。

He is well versed in the science of optics.

 

2. Phrase Practice

1) The sound of the pipes ________ images of misty Highland glensand men in kilts. conjures up

conjure up: bring a thought, picture, idea, or memory to someone's mind

e.g. 节食总能让人想起无尽的沙拉。

Dieting always seems to conjure up images of endless salads.

 

2) The High Commissioner said the agreement would allow othervital problems to be ________. dealt with

deal with: take the necessary action, especially in order to solve aproblem

e.g.别担心，这件事我会处理的。

Don't worry, I'll deal with this.

 

3) I decided to go to the library to ______ some information onRoman Conquest. seek out

seek out: try to find someone or something, especially when this isdifficult

e.g. 我们的任务就是找出敌人然后消灭他们。

Our mission is to seek out the enemy and then destroy them.

 

4) Tanks are strongly built. It is a complicated and difficultprocess to _______ them _______. break up

break …up: if sth. breaks up, or if you break it up, it breaks into alot of small pieces

e.g. 好像那架飞机刚刚在空中解体了。

It seems that the plane just broke up in the air.

 

5) The social change within the city ________ wider developmentsin the country as a whole. relates to

relate to: if two things relate to each other, they are connected insome way

e.g. 新法规是否只涉及盗窃案?

Does the new law relate only to theft?

 

6) Faced with insurmountable linguistic problems, translatorsnegotiated the boundaries between languages and ________ a compromise. came upwith

come up with: think of an idea, answer, etc.

e.g. 我们被要求想些新点子。

We’ve been asked to come up with some new ideas.

 

3.Synonym / Antonym

1. Poetry has become an almosttotally foreign art form tomany of us.

l  Synonyms: irrelevant, unfamiliar, strange   

2. Once aperson has written a poem, of whatever quality, he will feel comradeship with fellow poetsand, hopefully, read their works.

l  Synonyms:  friendship, brotherhood   

3. Ideally,there would evolve a veritable society of poet-citizens, which would elevate the quality of lifeworldwide.

l  Antonyms: lower, degrade   

4. Itwon’t even be mediocre.

l  Antonyms: exceptional, excellent   

5. I cuddled your sight in the aromaof the night.

l  Synonyms: caress, hug, embrace   

6. Thisline should be as prosaic as possible to give a “down-to-earth” mood to the poem.

l  Antonyms: unrealistic, impractical   

7. Now that you’re a poet, feel free to read poetry by some of your more accomplished brothers andsisters in verse.

l  Synonyms: skilled, expert, proficient, successful  

8. Chances are, you’ll find their offeringsstimulating and refreshing.

l  Synonyms: product, composition