大学英语精读(预备级)unit-9课件

1、Unit 9 Famous WomenWilma RudolphSuffer: feel or have pain, lossMary often suffers from _.(headache)Henry suffered a lot _ cold and hunger when he was young. (from)Gloomy: depressed; depressingWhat are you so gloomy about? Cheer up!Translate: We got a gloomy report on the spread of the disease this m

2、orning. Gloom: feeling of sadness and hopelessnessThe kings death cast a deep gloom _ the country. (over)After the_, the house was full of gloom. (mothers death)Cripple: n. person who is unable to walk or move properly because of disease or injury to the spine or legs Translate:He has just had a car

3、 accident and Im afraid he may become a cripple. He has been a cripple since the accident.Cripple: make a cripple; damage or weaken seriouslyHis crippled left arm always hurts on _. (rainy days)The city was crippled by the big _. (snowstorm)Treatment: process or manner of treating sb. or sth.He was

4、still in the hospital and receiving medical treatment _ the disease. (for)They were strongly _ the brutal treatment of political prisoners. (against)Support: bear the weight of; hold up or keep in placeThe _elderly_ lady stood up, supporting herself on the arms of the chair. (older, elderly)The roof

5、 is supported by _. (walls)Barefooted: without shoes or stockingsHer children like to walk barefooted in the room in summer.Dont be barefooted! There is _ on the floor. (broken glass)Coach: v. teach or train esp. for an exam or a sporting contestHe is good enough to coach me _. (English)Were trying

6、to find a _qualified_ person to coach the girl for the Olympics. (qualify, qualified) N. a person who trainsHis coach is very strict but he like him. (改错) (likes)Encourage: give hope, courage or confidence to; supportThe math teacher encouraged her students to _. (ask questions)_ encouraged me to go

7、 to college. (My mother)She discouraged me _ going abroad. (from)Set a record: perform best or reach the highest level, esp. in sportHe set a record in the 200-meter running in the sports meeting of his school.He _failed_ to set a record in the competition but he tried his best.Medal: a round piece

8、of metal awarded to sb.He was _awarded_ a medal to his excellent service to the public during the past 20 years. (rewarded, awarded)He won a silver medal _ shooting. (for)Ignore: take no notice of A good driver never ignores _. (a red light)I cant _ignore_ his rudeness any longer. (neglect, ignore)H

9、e gave too much attention to his career, working long hours and _neglecting_ his wife. (neglect, ignore)Retire: give up ones regular work, esp. because of ageHe will retire _ his job next year. (from)Mary looks forward to her _ day so that she could enjoy life as she wants. (retirement)Discipline: r

10、esult of training mind, character to produce self-control, obedienceThe soldiers showed perfect discipline under fire.The children are happy at the school, but they dont have any discipline.Cancer: diseased growth in the body, often causing deathDoctors found a cancer on her breast.The cancer has sp

11、read to his stomach.Influence: power to affect sbs action, character or beliefs through example, fear, admirationThe influence of parents _ their children is great. (on)It is said that the Presidents wife has a strong influence _ his thinking. (on)Die of: stop living or come to the end of ones life

12、because ofHe died of _. (lung cancer)His father died of heart attack when he was ten.Live on: continue to live or existShe lived on for many years after her husband died. Mozart is dead but his _ lives on. (music)III Vocabulary1. 1) cripppled 2) bare 3)porter4)ignored 5) rubbed 6) coaching 7) treatm

13、ent 8) retire9)discipline 10)senior 11)encouraged/had encouraged12) is supported 13) suffered2. 1) retire from 2) died of3) lives on 4) qualified for5) learned about 6) looked up toIV Usage1. Afraid of being late for the meeting2. Much interested3. Overjoyed4. full of apologies5. free of chargeIV St

14、ructure1. Our team leader allowed us only two hours to pack up.2. The government granted them a loan.3. His boss gave him two weeks to finish the work.4. His sister told me where he lived.5. Microsoft offered him a job.VI Translation1. He hopes he can set a world record in the 100-metre race in the

15、next Olympic Games and then retire with honor.2. Unfortunately he developed lung cancer. To make matters worse he didnt have enough money for treatment.3. I believe these scientists have considerable influence over many government decisions.4. He was crippled in a car accident, which was caused by h

16、is running a red light.5. That porter carelessly twisted his legs while carrying goods and the doctor suggested that he give himself a massage every day by rubbing his legs to assist the treatment.6. Although very strict, their coach is looked up to by them.Text BEx. I1. private2. resigned3. is searching4. injur