英语学习资料2515629127.doc

Expressions1. to be well worth the effort生活中并非一切都值得我们去冒险。Not everything in life is well worth our risk.2. to be at the top of the class在社交方面所有的良策之中诚信应列在首位。On the list of good policies in social contact, honesty should be at the top. 3. to lose the desire to say anything in English由于她的不诚实,我失去了与她建立进一步友谊的欲望。As a result of her dishonesty, I lost my desire to form further friendship with her. 4. to be far from perfect 尽管我们的环境还远不尽人意，我们并没有失去使其改善的意愿。Although our environment is still far from perfect, we havent lost the desire to change it for the better. 5. to stay at the same level forever有时，我们的英语学习似乎总停滞不前，但事实上并不一定如此。Sometimes our English learning seems to stay at the same level forever, but, in fact, this is not necessarily the case. 6. to get access to the necessary equipment通过网上学习我们接触到许多新思维模式。Through online learning we get access to many new patterns of thinking. 7. to keep up with the flow of the course为了跟上世界贸易的进程，中国决定加入世贸组织。To keep up with the flow of world trade, China decided to join WTO. 8. to meet the minimum standards set by the course要满足大学的最低要求也同样需要专一和自制。It also requires commitment and discipline to meet the minimum standards set by the university. 9. to cry with frustration一些人因胜利而雀跃，而另一些人因失败而叹息，这种事情经常发生。It often happens that while some jump with victory, others sigh with defeat.10. to feel like giving up不像郑培民那样，一些官员只想着及时行乐。Unlike Zheng Pei-min, some officials only feel like enjoying pleasures as much as possible.11. to reap the benefits of hard work网上聊天使我能尝到学英语的甜头。Online chatting made it possible for me to reap the benefits of English learning.12. not to trade sth for anything在那场灾难中给我们印象最深的是他们随时准备用自己的生命换得大众健康的精神。What impressed us most in that disaster was their readiness to give their lives for the public health.13. to teach me the value of hard work与他频繁的私人交往使我懂得了真挚友谊的价值。Much personal contact with him taught me the value of true friendship. 14. to give me insights into another culture读好书使我认识了高雅的含义。Good reading has given me insights into what good taste means. 15. to keep my mind open to new ways of seeing things只要我们从心里乐于接受任何有助于社会进步的东西，我们的民族就充满希望。As long as we keep our minds open to anything helpful to social progress, our nation will be filled with hope. 16. to bridge the gap between different cultures夫妇二人试图弥合两人之间的感情分歧，但未能成功。The couple tried to bridge the gap between their emotions, but without any success. Sentence Patterns: 1. Typical patterns for cause and effect1) Because of, sb adv. does sth / is + adj. to do sth, never worrying caring much about由于, 某人很做某事，从不怎么担心.adj.(adv.): eager(ly), anxious(ly), likely, free(ly), content(ly), etc. a.由于她强烈的物质享受欲望, 她急于进行权钱交易，根本不顾及对更大利益的破坏。Because of her strong desire for material wealth, she was eager to trade her power for money, never worrying about any damage to larger interests.b. 由于他对网上冲浪的兴趣过浓， 他很有可能 一门心思上网，而不会关心自己的功课。Because of his undue interest in online surfing, he is likely to put all his mind on this business, never caring about his school work. 2) Now that sb. does / has done sth., instead of , he / she can should do sth. else. 由于 既然某人做某事，而不再, 他她就能做另一事。a. 既然我们上远程英语课，而不再因在普通课堂上出错感到难堪，那我们就应从网上学习中有所收获。Now that we have taken the online course, instead of feeling embarrassed when making mistakes in the regular class, we should reap some benefits from it. b. 既然你能从心里上乐于接受新的思维方式，而不再对其视而不见，那你就有机会跟上时代的潮流。Now that you can keep your mind open to new ways of thinking, instead of turning a blind eye to them, you stand a good chance to keep up with the flow of the times. 2. Typical patterns for comparison & contrast1) While sth / sb is / does, sth / sb else is / does : 某事 某人, 而另一事 另一人a.当事情进展得不顺利时，一些人努力去寻求出路，而另一些人则压根不去想解决问题的办法。When things go wrong, some work hard to find a way out while others totally lose the desire to think out any solution to the problem.b. 在社交中，有人表现出对其承诺的专一而有人则常常是说话不算话。In social contacts, some show a total commitment to their promises while some often back away from theirs.2) Unlike sb. / sth. else(that), sb. / sth. is / does不像另一人/物（）那样(与另一人/物不同)，某人/物a. 不像一些贪官高高在上那样， 周恩来生前和人民群众建立了难以忘怀的友谊，从而将永远活在人民的心中。Unlike some corrupt officials who set themselves above the masses, Zhou En-lai formed unforgettable friendships with the people during his lifetime, thus living forever in their memory.b.与我在高中时遇到的女孩不同,她很高傲自大，从不正眼看我一眼。Unlike the girl I came across in the senior middle school, she is very self-important, never looking me in the eye.3. Typical patterns for induction1) Doing sth. is a most + adj. experience for sb., but one that he / she would not trade / give / exchange for anything. 做某事对某人来说是非常的经历，但却是一种用什么他她都不换的经历。a. 追求幸福对我来说是非常艰辛的经历，但却是一种用什么我都不换的经历。Seeking after happiness has been a most painstaking experience, but one that I would not trade for anything. b. 被别人歧视对我来说是非常难以忍受的经历， 但却是一种我拿什么都不换的经历。Being looked down upon was a most intolerable experience, but one that I would not exchange for anything. 2) The most wonderful result of having done sth. / doing sth. is that(从句) 做某事最令人兴奋的收获结果是wonderful: exciting, satisfactory, striking, surprising, amazing, shocking, positive, etc.a.在一些大学生看来， 上大学最令人兴奋的收获是他们学会了如何过一种罗曼蒂克式的生活。For some students, the most amazing result of having come to college is that they have learned how to lead a romantic life.b. 发动那场战争最令人难以置信的结果是发动者本身成了战败者。The most unbelievable result of having started the war was that the starter himself turned out to be the underdog.c. 上网聊天最令人激动的收获是我可以和许多人分享欢乐与幸福。The most exciting result of chatting online is that I can share joy and happiness with many people. Reference model:Chatting Online My Most Rewarding Experience1) As one of my most rewarding experiences, chatting online has brought a lot of benefits to my life. 2) For one thing, it helps me avoid nervousness and embarrassment I used to feel in regular talks. 3) Unlike the face-to-fac