新概念3 Lesson 9 (共35张PPT)

1、Lesson 9 Flying cats New words and expressions Read the new words and expressions on page 46. answer the questions below How many cats did the New York Animal Medical Centre make a study of ? What had all these cats done ? How many of these cats had been killed ? What happened to a cat called Sabrin

2、a ? What do cats do when falling at speeds of 60 miles an hour or more? What effect does this have ? Lesson 9 Flying cats Cats never fail to fascinate human beings. They can be friendly and affectionate towards humans, but they lead mysterious lives of their own as well. They never become submissive

3、 like dogs and horses. As a result, humans have learned to respect feline independence. Most cats remain suspicious of humans all their lives. One of the things that fascinates us most about cats is the popular belief that they have nine lives. Apparently, there is a good deal of truth in this idea.

4、 A cats ability to survive falls is based on fact. Lesson 9 Flying cats () Recently the New York Animal Medical Center made a study of 132 cats over a period of five months. All these cats had one experience in common: they had fallen off high buildings, yet only eight of them died from shock or inj

5、uries. Of course, New York is the ideal place for such an interesting study, because there is no shortage of tall buildings. There are plenty of high-rise windowsills to fall from! One cat, Sabrina, fell 32 storeys, yet only suffered from a broken tooth. Cats behave like well-trained paratroopers. a

6、 doctor said. It seems that the further cats fall, the less they are likely to injure themselves. In a long drop, they reach speeds of 60 miles an hour and more. At high speeds, falling cats have time to relax. They stretch out their legs like flying squirrels. This increases their air-resistance an

7、d reduces the shock of impact when they hit the ground. fail fail v. (in sth.) to not be successful in achieving sth.失败； 未能（做到） e.g. (1) 我未能说服她。 I failed in my attempt to persuade her. (2) 她未能进入艺术学院。 She failed to get into art college. 2. to not pass a test or an exam; to decide that sb. / sth. has

8、not passed a test or an exam不及格，评定不及格 e.g. 他驾驶执照考试不及格。 He failed his driving test. failure n. u 失败 fascinate fascinate v. to attract or interest sb. very much. 深深吸引；迷住 e.g. (1) 中国一直令我心驰神往。 China has always fascinated me. (2) 电影明星的私生活似乎总是使人津津乐道。 It seems that the private lives of movie stars never fa

9、il to fascinate. fascinated adj. (by sth) / to see, learn, etc. very interested 入迷的；极感兴趣的 e.g. 我总是对他的想法极感兴趣。 I have always been fascinated by his ideas. fascinating adj. extremely interesting and attractive极有吸引力的；迷 人的 e.g. 迷人的故事 a fascinating story fascination n. 1. c 魅力；极大的吸引力 2. u (for / with sb.

10、/ sth) 入 迷；着迷 affectionate affectionate adj. showing caring feelings and love for sb.表示关爱的 e.g. 他非常关爱他的孩子。 He is very affectionate towards his children. adv. affectionately e.g. 人们亲昵地称威廉为比利。 William was affectionately known as Billy. affection n. 1. u (for sb. / sth.) the feeling of liking or loving

11、 sb. / sth. very much and caring about them.喜爱，钟爱 e.g. (1) 孩子需要多多疼爱和关怀。 Children need lots of love and affection. (2) 我很喜欢纽约。 I have a great affection for New York. 2. (affections) pl. (written) a persons feelings of love 爱情 mysterious mysterious adj. difficult to understand or explain; strange神秘的；奇

12、怪的；不易解释的 e.g. 一种奇怪的疾病 a mysterious illness 2. (especially of people) strange and interesting because you do not know much about them.神 秘的；陌生的 e.g. 一位神秘的年轻女子 a mysterious young woman 3. (of people) not saying much about sth, especially when other people want to know more.诡秘 的；故弄玄虚的 e.g. 他十分诡秘，闭口不谈他要去

13、的地方。 He was being very mysterious about where he was going. adv. mysteriously mystery n. (pl. -ies) c 神秘的事物；不可理解之事；奥秘 e.g. 这是本世纪尚未解开的大奥秘之一。 It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. 2. u 神秘；不可思议；奥秘 e.g. 她的失踪引起了重重疑团。 Mystery surrounds her disappearance. submissive submissive adj. wil

14、ling to obey sb. whatever they want you to do顺从的；驯服的；听话的 e.g. 她对他百依百顺，像个听话的孩子。 She followed him like a submissive child. adv. submissively n. submission u 屈服；投降；归顺 e.g. 强迫某人屈服 to force sb. into submission 2. u,c 提交；呈递；提交（或呈递）的文件、建议等 e.g. 呈交提案的最后日期是什么时候？ When is the final date for the submission of p

15、roposals? v. submit v. (-tt-) vn sth (to sb. / sth) to give a document, proposal, etc. to sb. in authority so that they can study or consider it.提交；呈递 (文件、建议等) e.g. 呈递申请书 to submit an application 2. (yourself) (to sb. / sth) to accept the authority, control or greater strength of sb. / sth.; to agre

16、e to sth because of this屈服；投降；归顺；不得已接受 e.g. 她面对威胁，拒不低头。 She refused to submit to threats. respect respect n. 1. u (for sb. / sth) a feeling of admiration for sb. / sth. because of their good qualities or achievements尊敬，敬意， 尊重 e.g. 我非常尊敬你的哥哥。 I have the greatest respect for your brother. 2. u (for sb

17、. / sth) polite behavior towards or care for sb. / sth that you think is important重视；尊重；维护 e.g. 他根本不尊重她的感情。 He has no respect for her feelings. 3. c a particular aspect or detail of sth (事物的) 方面，细节 e.g. (1) 在这方面，我们是很幸运的。 In this respect we are very fortunate. (2) 在各个方面 in all respects 在某些方面 in some

18、respects 在许多方面 in many respects with respect to sth. (fml. or business ) concerning至于；就而言；关于 e.g. 这两组在收入和地位方面是相似的。 The two groups were similar with respect to income and status. v. 1. sb. / sth (for sth.) to have a very good opinion of sb. / sth; to admire sb. / sth.尊敬，尊重，仰慕 e.g.在大多数事情上，我尊重杰克的意见。 I

19、respect Jacks opinion on most subjects. 2. to be careful about sth; to make sure you do not do sth that sb. could consider to be wrong慎重对待；谨慎从事；尊 重 e.g. 她保证尊重我们的愿望。 She promised to respect our wishes. feline feline adj. like a cat; connected with an animal of the cat family猫似的；猫科动物的 e.g. 她步履轻盈。 She

20、walks with feline grace. n. (fml.) a cat; an animal of the cat family猫； 猫科动物 independence independence n. u (from sb. / sth.) (of a country) freedom from political control by other countries 独立 e.g. 古巴于1898年脱离西班牙而获得独立。 Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. 2. the time when a country became po

21、litically independent (国家的) 独立 e.g. 独立之后的第一次选举 the first elections since independence 3. the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions, etc. without needing help from other people自主， 自立 e.g. 妇女在经济上的自立 a womans financial independence adj. independent (from / of sth) (of countries) ha

22、ving their own government独立的；自主的；自治的 (of sb. / sth) confident and free to do things without needing help from other people.自主的，有主见的 e.g. 她是个很有主见的年轻女子。 She is a very independent-minded young woman. 3. (of sb. / sth) having or earning enough money so that you do not have to rely on sb else for help自立的

23、；自食其力 的 e.g. 在经济上不依赖父母，这对我很重要。 It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. 4. supported by private money rather than government money私营的 e.g. 私立学校 independent schools suspicious suspicious adj. (of / about sb. / sth) feeling that sb. has done sth wrong, illegal or dishonest,

24、without having any proof感觉可疑的；怀疑的 e.g. (1) 你疑心很重。 You have a very suspicious mind. (=you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way) (2) 他们开始觉得他行为可疑，便报了警。 They became suspicious of his behavior and contacted the police. 2. making you feel that sth is wrong, illegal or disho

25、nest令人怀疑的，可疑的 e.g. 这一切十分可疑。 It was all very suspicious. 3. (of sb. / sth) not willing or able to trust sb. / sth 不信任的；持怀疑态度的 e.g. 很多人对改革持怀疑态度。 Many were suspicious of reform. adv. suspiciously n. suspicion belief belief n. u (in sth. / sb.) a strong feeling that sth. / sb. exists or is true; confide

26、nce that sth. / sb. is good or right相 信，信心 e.g. 我佩服他对自己的工作所抱的坚定信念。 I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. 2. u (that) an opinion about sth; sth that you think is true. 看法；信念 e.g. 大家普遍认为情况很快就会好转。 There is a general belief that things will soon get better. 3. c, usually pl. something that

27、 you believe, especially as part of your religion信仰；宗教信仰 e.g. 宗教信仰 religious beliefs apparent apparent adj. not usually before noun (from sth) (that) / (to sb.) (that) easy to see or understand显而易见；明白易懂；显然 e.g. (1) 很快大家都明白他不会唱歌。 It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldnt sing. (2) 接着，不知什么原因

28、，火车突然停了下来。 Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. 2. usually before noun that seems to be real or true but may not be貌 似的；表面上的；未必真实的 e.g. 我看来对上学不感兴趣，使父母担心。 My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. adv. apparently survive survive v. 1. v (from sth) /

29、(on sth) / (as sth) to continue to live or exist.生存；存活； 继续存在 e.g.(1) 因这次撞车事故受伤的六人中，只有两人活了下来。 Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. (2) 有些奇怪的风俗是从早年留存下来的。 Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. 2. to continue to live or exist in spite of a dangerous event or time幸存

30、；幸免于 难；挺过；艰难度过 e.g. 公司设法度过了危机。 The company managed to survive the crisis. n. survival the survival of the fittest the principle that only the people or things that are best adapted to their surroundings will continue to exist适者生存 n. survivor 幸存者；生还者；挺过困难者 fall fall v. (fell, fallen) to drop down fro

31、m a higher level to a lower level e.g. (1) 这些书有几本掉到了地上。 Several of the books had fallen onto the floor. (2) 汤姆掉进了河里。 Tom fell into the river. (3) 已到九月了，树叶开始凋落。 September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. 2. v to suddenly stop standing 突然倒下；跌倒；倒塌 e.g. 房子看起来好像就要倒塌似的。 The house looked as i

32、f it was about to fall down. n. c an act of falling 落下；下落；跌落；掉落 c (of sth) an amount of snow, rocks, etc. that falls or has fallen（雪、岩石等的）降落 e.g. (1) 一场大雪 a heavy fall of snow (2) 岩崩 a rock fall 3. (falls) pl. 瀑布 e.g. 尼亚加拉瀑布 Niagara Falls 4. (of sth) (政权的)垮台； (经济的)崩溃； (城市、国家的)沦陷，灭亡 e.g. 英国工业的兴衰 the

33、rise and fall of British industry based based beist adj. not before noun 1. (on sth.) (以某事) 为基础，为根据 e.g. (1) 这部电影以现实生活中的一件事为基础。 The movie is based on a real-life incident. (2) 报告的依据是欧洲六个不同城市的数据。 The report is based on figures from six different European cities. 2. (also in compounds) 在居住（或工作）；基地（或总部

34、）在 e.g. (1) 我们住在芝加哥。 We are based in Chicago. (2) 总部设在芝加哥的公司 a Chicago-based company base n. c 根基；基底；底座 e.g. 玻璃杯底 the base of a glass 2. c 根据，出发点 e.g. 她以她的家族史作为小说的素材。 She used her familys history as a base for her novel. medical medical adj. usually before noun connected with illness and injury and

35、their treatment伤病的；疾病的；医疗的 e.g. 医学上的进展 medical advances 医疗 medical care 医学研究 medical research 病史 the medical history 病历 the medical records 医科学生 a medical student 医学院 a medical school 健康证明 a medical certificate 2. connected with ways of treating illness that do not involve cutting the body 内科的 e.g.

36、内科疗法 medical treatment 外科疗法 surgical treatment have sth. in common have sth. in common (with sb.) (of people) to have the same interests, ideas, etc. as sb. else (想法、兴趣等方面) 相同 e.g. 我与简毫无共同之处。 Jane and I have nothing in common. I have nothing in common with Jane. have sth. in common (with sth.) (of t

37、hings, places, etc) to have the same features, characteristics, etc. 有相同的特 征（或特点） e.g. 这两种文化具有许多相同之处。 The two cultures have a lot in common. in common by everyone in a group 共有，公有 e.g. 他们共同占有这份房地产。 They hold the property in common. shock shock n. c, u a violent shaking movement that is caused by an

38、explosion, earthquake, etc.(由爆炸、地震等引起的) 剧烈震动，剧烈震荡 e.g. 爆炸引起的震动在很远的地方都能够感觉到；冲击波延伸好几英里。 The shock of the explosion was felt far away; the shock waves spread for miles. 2. c, u an unpleasant feeling as a result of sth bad happening; the event that causes this feeling震惊；惊愕；令人震惊的事 e.g. 他至今还惊魂未定。 Hes stil

39、l in a state of shock. v. to surprise and upset sb. 使震惊；使惊愕 e.g. 听到他的死讯，我们都感到震惊。 We were all shocked at the news of his death. injury injury n. (pl. -ies) (to sb. / sth.) 1. c, u harm done to a persons or an animals body, for example in an accident(对躯体的) 伤害，损伤 e.g. 重伤 serious injury / injuries 轻伤 mi

40、nor injuries 头部受伤 a head injury / injury to the head 撞车事故中无人受伤。 There were no injuries in the crash (=no people injured) v. injure 1. to harm yourself or sb. else physically, especially in an accident (尤指在事故中) 伤害，使受伤 e.g. (1) 他打篮球时头部受了伤。 He injured his head playing basketball. (2) 撞车事故中有三人死亡，五人受伤。 T

41、hree people were killed and five injured in the crash. 2. to damage sbs reputation, pride, etc.损害，伤害（名誉、自尊等） e.g. 这会严重损害公司的声誉。 This could seriously injure the companys reputation. adj. injured 1. 受伤的，有伤的 2. 委屈的，受到伤害的 ideal ideal adj. 1. (for sth.) perfect; most suitable 完美的；理想的；最合适的 e.g. (1) 这个海滩是孩子

42、们的理想去处。 This beach is ideal for children. (2) 她是这项工作最合适的人选。 She is the ideal candidate for the job. 2. only before noun existing only in your imagination or as an idea; not likely to be real想象的，不切实际的 e.g. 在理想的世界里将没有贫穷和疾病。 In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. n. c 理想，看似完美的思想(或标准)

43、e.g. 政治理想 political ideals idealism n. u 理想主义 idealize v. 将视为理想；将理想化 e.g. 对于婚姻生活的理想化的看法 an idealized view of married life shortage shortage n. c; u a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed不足；缺少；短缺 e.g. (1) 食物 / 住房 / 用水 短缺 food / housing / water shortages (2) 资金 /

44、空间不足 a shortage of funds / space suffer suffer v. 1. v (from sth) / (for sth) to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc.(因疾病、痛苦、 悲伤等) 受苦，受难，受折磨 e.g. 许多公司 苦于缺乏熟练员工。 Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. 2. vn to experience sth. unpleasant, such as i

45、njury, defeat or loss. e.g. 公司在上一财政年度出现巨额亏损。 The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. suffering n. physical or mental pain疼痛、痛苦；折磨；苦 难 e.g. 死亡终于结束了她的痛苦。 Death finally brought an end to her suffering. suffer suffer v. 1. v (from sth) / (for sth) to be badly affected by a disease,

46、pain, sadness, a lack of sth, etc.(因疾病、痛苦、 悲伤等) 受苦，受难，受折磨 e.g. 许多公司 苦于缺乏熟练员工。 Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. 2. vn to experience sth. unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss. e.g. 公司在上一财政年度出现巨额亏损。 The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. sufferi

47、ng n. physical or mental pain疼痛、痛苦；折磨；苦 难 e.g. 死亡终于结束了她的痛苦。 Death finally brought an end to her suffering. behave behave v. to do things in a particular way表现 e.g. (1) 他们对客人们很不礼貌。 They behave very badly towards their guests. (2) 他的行为像个真正的绅士。 He behaved like a true gentleman. (3) 他显得像是什么都没发生过。 He beh

48、aved as if / though nothing had happened. (4) 你不在时他们就是另一副面孔。 They behave differently when you are not around. n. behaviour (AmE behavior) n. u the way that sb. behaves, especially towards other people行为；举止；态 度 e.g. 良好/恶劣行为 good / bad behavior paratrooper paratrooper n. a member of the paratroops 空降兵

49、，伞兵 paratroops n. pl. soldiers who are trained to jump from planes using a parachute空降 兵部队；伞兵部队 further further adv. 1. (comparative of far) (especially BrE) at or to a greater distance (空间距离) 较远， 更远 e.g. (1) 你能不能站远一点？ Can you stand a bit further away? (2) 在不知不觉中我们已走得很远。 We had walked further than I

50、 had realized. 2. to a greater degree or extent进一步；在更大程度上；在更大范围内 e.g. 警方决定作进一步调查。 The police decided to investigate further. 3. (fml) in addition to what has just been said此外，而且 e.g. 此外，重要的是要考虑修理费用。 Further, it is important to consider the cost of repairs. adj. (comparative of far) more; additional更

51、多的；更进一步的 ；附加的 e.g. (1) 再煮两分钟。 Cook for a further 2 minutes. (2) 你还有问题吗？ Have you any further questions? (3) 我们决定不采取进一步行动。 We have decided to take no further action. likely likely adj. (likelier, likeliest) (to do sth) / (that) probable or expected 可 能的；预料的；有希望的 e.g. 入场券可能很贵。 Tickets are likely to be

52、 expensive. 2. seeming suitable for a purpose似乎合适的，仿 佛恰当的 e.g. 这项工作，她似乎是最适宜的人选了。 She seems the most likely candidate for the job. drop drop v. (-pp-) to fall or allow sth to fall by accident(意外地) 落下，掉下，使落下 e.g.小心别把盘子摔了。 Be careful not to drop that plate. 2. to become or make sth weaker, lower or les

53、s(使) 变弱，降低，减少 e.g.(1) 温度已大大降低。 The temperature has dropped considerably. (considerably adv. much; a lot非常；很；相当多地) (2) 她突然压低了声音。 She dropped her voice dramatically. n. 1. c a very small amount of liquid that forms a round shape滴，水珠 e.g. (1) 雨滴 drops of rain (2) 一滴血 a drop of blood 2. c (in sth) a fal

54、l or reduction in the amount, level or number of sth.下降；下跌；减 少 e.g. 物价/温度下降 1. a drop in prices / temperature stretch stretch v. to make sth longer, wider or looser, for example, by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way. 拉长；拽 宽；撑大；撑松 e.g. 这件毛衣给撑得变形了。 This sweater has stretched. 2. to put your arms or legs out straight and tighten your muscles伸展，舒展 e.g. 他伸了伸懒腰，打了个哈欠。 He stretched and yawned lazily. (yaw