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partner /ˈpɑ:tnə(r)/ n. 同伴；配偶； 合伙人 ========================= 1. tell a partner about Han Jing’s day. 2. Share your ideas with your partner and discuss the questions. 3. What learning strategies do you and your partner share ? 4. discuss the questions below with a partner . 5. share your travel plans with a partner . 6. Discuss with a partner when and how these verbs are used. 7. Discuss weekend plans with a partner , based on the weather report below. 8. Choose one of the situations below and role-play a phone call with a partner . 9. Role-play the conversation with a partner . 10. Make a conversation with a partner . 11. practise it with a partner . 12. Act out the conversation with a partner . 13. present your news report to a partner. 14. Work with a partner . 15. Discuss with a partner what else you would add. 1. 向同伴讲述韩静的一天。 2. 与同伴分享你的想法并讨论问题。 3. 你和同伴有哪些共同的学习策略？ 4. 与同伴讨论以下问题。 5. 与同伴分享你的旅行计划。 6. 与同伴讨论这些动词的用法和时间。 7. 根据以下天气预报，与同伴讨论周末计划。 8. 选择以下一种情景，与同伴进行电话角色扮演。 9....

strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ n. 策略；策划 ================ 1. What is the best strategy for you to learn new words? 2. Use the right strategy . 3. Live to Tell: Raising Awareness,Reducing Mortality.— United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (2016) 1. 你学习新单词的最佳策略是什么？ 2. 使用正确的策略。 3. 活在当下：提高认识，降低死亡率。——联合国国际减灾战略（2016）

goal /gəʊl/ n. 目标；球门；射门 ===================== 1. No matter what you want to learn, it is important to decide on your goal before you make a plan. 2. my main goal is to find out which university is the best for me to attend. 3. I felt as if I had reached the goal which/ that I had been fighting for. 4. The first ever FIFA World Cup goal was scored by Lucien Laurent, a French soccer player, at the 1930 World Cup. 5. They will not let themselves be distracted (使分心) from their goal . 1. 无论你想学什么，在制定计划之前确定目标很重要。 2. 我的主要目标是找出哪所大学最适合我就读。 3. 我感觉我已经达到了我一直为之奋斗的目标。 4. 国际足联世界杯的第一个进球是由法国足球运动员吕西安·洛朗在1930年世界杯上打进的。 5. 他们不会让自己分心于他们的目标。

organisation /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ n. 组织；团体；机构 ==================== 1. Study the organisation and language features. 2. The United Nations (UN) is an organisation which/ that aims to promote international cooperation. 1. 学习其组织和语言特点。 2. 联合国（UN）是一个旨在促进国际合作的组织。

organise /ˈɔ:(r)gənaɪz/ vt. 组织；筹备；安排；组建 vi. 组建；成立 ======================= 1. How does Li Ming organise his thoughts ? 2. Organise the ideas and draft your summary. 3. ORGANISE: Put together a presentation using the information you have gathered. 4. Decide how to organise the words . 5. We need a volunteer to help organise the school dance on Saturday. 6. Organise your ideas using one of the outlines below or your own. 7. The firefighters to whom the task was given did their best but there was no way to organise or communicate . 1. 李明是如何组织自己的想法的？ 2. 整理思路并起草摘要。 3. 组织：利用你收集到的信息整理一份演示文稿。 4. 决定如何组织文字。 5. 我们需要一名志愿者帮忙组织周六的学校舞会。 6. 使用以下提纲或你自己的提纲来组织你的想法。 7. 负责这项任务的消防员尽了最大努力，但仍然缺乏组织和沟通的渠道。

  flash /flæʃ/ n. 光；信号 vi. 闪耀；闪光；发出信号 vt. 使闪耀；发出（信号） ======================= 1. use  flash cards 2. it is wise to use  small cards with the words written on them  flash cards . 1. 使用抽认卡 2. 最好使用写有单词的小卡片抽认卡。  

flash /flæʃ/ n. 光；信号 vi. 闪耀；闪光；发出信号 vt. 使闪耀；发出（信号） ======================= 1. use flash cards 2. it is wise to use  small cards with the words written on them flash cards . 1. 使用抽认卡 2. 最好使用写有单词的小卡片抽认卡。  

take notes 记笔记 ============ 1. listen to the teacher and take notes 2. I take notes while listening and reading. 3. Do you want to learn how to take notes during a <u>talk by a teacher</u>/lecture? 1. 听老师讲课并做笔记 2. 我边听边读边做笔记。 3. 你想学习如何在老师讲课/讲座期间做笔记吗？

look forward to 盼望；期待 ==================== 1. Tom is looking forward to meeting the new exchange student. 2. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the colourful lakes , amazing waterfalls ... 3. My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shaanxi History Museum,because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”! 1. 汤姆很期待见到新的交换生。 2. 是的，我期待着看到色彩斑斓的湖泊、令人惊叹的瀑布…… 3. 我和我爸爸都很期待去陕西历史博物馆，因为我爸爸热爱历史，而且我听说这个博物馆被称为“中国宝库”！

forward /ˈfɔ:wəd/ adv. (also forwards) 向前；前进 adj. 向前的；前进的 ============================= 1. Tom is looking forward to meeting the new exchange student. 2. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the colourful lakes , amazing waterfalls ... 3. My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shaanxi History Museum,because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”! 4. This sport looks a little like the luge ( 无舵雪橇), where a person sits on the back of the sled with his or her feet forward , but the skeleton is a lot more exciting and dangerous than that. 1. 汤姆很期待见到这位新的交换生。 2. 是的，我期待着看到色彩斑斓的湖泊、令人惊叹的瀑布…… 3. 我和我爸爸都很期待去陕西历史博物馆，因为我爸爸热爱历史，而且我听说这个博物馆被称为“中国宝库”！ 4. 这项运动看起来有点像无舵雪橇，一个人坐在雪橇的后部，双脚向前，但钢架雪橇比无舵雪橇刺激得多，也危险得多。

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n. 信心；信任 ================= 1. Self-confidence 2. They love competition, have self confidence ,can deal with stress well and have the mental strength to focus on what is most important. 3. Second is their self-confidence ; they are positive about themselves and their abilities. 1. 自信 2. 他们热爱竞争，自信满满，能够有效应对压力，并拥有强大的精神力量，专注于最重要的事情。 3. 其次是他们的自信；他们对自己和自己的能力充满信心。

explore /ɪkˈsplɔ:(r)/ vt.& vi. 探索；勘探 ==================== 1. there's a lot to explore at senior high. 2. She also made friends and began to explore the city with them. 3. I'd like to explore the world . I'm interested in the unknown world. 4. Explore Peru 5. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by this ancient city. 6. This is what we love to do—to come to these beautiful unexplored areas and climb and explore and push ourselves mentally and physically. 7. Explore languages around the world 8. Explore the Chinese writing system 9. Explore different kinds of English 10. there was a whole world of language to explore. 1. 高中有很多值得探索的地方。 2. 她也交了朋友，开始和他们一起探索这座城市。 3. 我想探索世界。我对未知的世界很感兴趣。 4. 探索秘鲁 5. 到达目的地后，你将有一天的时间去探索这座古城，并惊叹于它。 6. 这就是我们热爱的事情——来到这些美丽的未开发地区，攀登、探索，在精神和体力上挑战自己。 7. 探索世界各地的语言 8. 探索汉语书写体系 9. 探索不同的英语种类 10. 这里有丰富的语言世界等待你去探索。

confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj. 自信的；有把握的 ====================== 1. I feel much more confident than I felt this morning. 2. She did not feel confident at all when she arrived. 3. She felt much more confident . 4. confident:I think I'll do very well in the exam! 5. Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior high school life?  6. What can you do to become more confident and feel better about yourself? 1. 我感觉比早上自信多了。 2. 她来的时候一点也不自信。 3. 她感觉自信多了。 4. 自信：我觉得我考试会考得很好！ 5. 亚当有信心适应高中生活吗？ 6. 你能做些什么来让自己更自信，感觉更好？

junior high school （美国）初级中学 ==================== 1. I miss my friends from junior high school , but I believe I will make new friends here, and there’s a lot to explore at senior high.    我很想念初中时的朋友，但我相信我会在这里结交新朋友，而且高中还有很多东西值得探索。 2. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge.    从初中过渡到高中真是一项巨大的挑战。

 junior /ˈdʒu:niə(r)/ adj. 地位（或职位、级别）低下的 n. 职位较低者；（体育运动中）青少年 ================================= 1. I miss my friends f rom junior high school , but I believe I will make new friends here, and there's a lot to explore at senior high.    我很想念初中时的朋友，但我相信我会在这里结交新朋友，而且高中还有很多东西值得探索。 2. Going from junior high school to senior high school is a really big challenge.    从初中过渡到高中真是一项巨大的挑战。

awkward /ˈɔ:kwəd/ adj. 令人尴尬的；难对付的 ============================ 1. I didn't feel awkward or frightened at all. 2. awkward:Um, I ..., I don't know what to say. 3. Many students like to debate  interesting topics with their classmates but feel awkward or uncomfortable when they have to give a(n) speech in class. 1. 我一点也不感到尴尬或害怕。 2. 尴尬：嗯，我……我不知道该说什么。 3. 许多学生喜欢和同学讨论有趣的话题，但当他们不得不在课堂上发表演讲时，就会感到尴尬或不自在。

leave...alone 不打扰；不惊动 ================== 1. I really wanted to tell him to please be quiet and leave me alone ! 2. If this happened to me I would tell him to be quiet and leave me alone . 3. annoyed:Argh! Why do you always do this? Leave me alone! 1. 我真想告诉他，求你安静点，别烦我！ 2. 如果这种事发生在我身上，我会让他安静点，别烦我。 3. 恼火：啊！你为什么总是这样？别烦我！

experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ n. 实验；试验 ================== 1. The guy next to Han Jing tried to talk to her the whole time so she couldn't concentrate on the experiment . 2. I couldn't concentrate on the experiment .  1. 韩静旁边的那个男生一直跟她说话，导致她无法集中精力做实验。 2. 我无法集中精力做实验。

concentrate on 集中精力于 ================= 1. The guy next to Han Jing tried to talk to her the whole time so she couldn't concentrate on the experiment . 2. If you are quiet, you may concentrate best on your own . 3. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life . 1. 韩静旁边的男生一直跟她说话，让她无法专心做实验。 2. 如果你比较安静，独自一人做实验时可能会更专注。 3. 有些学生甚至沉迷于网络，无法专心学习和生活。

concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ vi.& vt. 集中（注意力）；聚集会神 =============================== 1. The guy next to Han Jing tried to talk to her the whole time so she couldn't concentrate on the experiment . 2. If you are quiet, you may concentrate best on your own . 3. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life . 1. 韩静旁边的男生一直跟她说话，让她无法专心做实验。 2. 如果你比较安静，独自一人做实验时可能会更专注。 3. 有些学生甚至沉迷于网络，无法专心学习和生活。

 guy /gaɪ/ n. 小伙子；男人；家伙 ======================= 1. The lab is new and the lesson was great, but t he guy next to me tried to talk to me the whole time. 2. The guy next to Han Jing tried to talk to her the whole time so she couldn‘t concentrate on the experiment. 3. Andy's never been anything but a friendly guy , is she? 1. 实验室很新，课程也很棒，但我旁边的那个男生一直想跟我说话。 2. 韩静旁边的那个男生一直想跟她说话，导致她无法专心做实验。 3. 安迪一直都很友善，不是吗？

 what if 要是……会怎么样呢？ ======================= 1. What if no one talks to me ? 2. anxious: What if I make a mistake? I wish I didn't have to do this! 1. 如果没人跟我说话怎么办？ 2. 焦虑：如果我犯了错误怎么办？真希望我不用经历这些！

relate to   与……相关；涉及；谈到     ===================== 1. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text. 2. Does each sentence r elate to the main idea ? 3. Old Korean and Japanese characters are related to Chinese characters . 4. Money and fame are not related to happiness . True happiness lies in being satisfied with your life and being grateful for all the things you have received. 5. Then look in the text for the words they are related to . 6. by group: all the words related to a certain topic , pronunciation, part of speech, etc. 1. 这有助于你将阅读内容与已有知识联系起来，并理解新文本。 2. 每个句子是否与中心思想相关？ 3. 古韩文和日文字符与汉字相关。 4. 金钱和名望与幸福无关。真正的幸福在于对生活感到满足，并对所拥有的一切心存感激。 5. 然后在文本中查找与它们相关的单词。 6. 按组：所有与特定主题、发音、词性等相关的单词。

relate   /rɪˈleɪt/   vt. 联系；讲述     ================ 1. This helps you to relate what you read to what you already know and to understand the new text. 2. Does each sentence relate to the main idea ? 3. Old Korean and Japanese characters are related to Chinese characters . 4. Money and fame are not related to happiness. True happiness lies in being satisfied with your life and being grateful for all the things you have received. 5. Then look in the text for the words they are related to . 6. I just didn't feel that it was related mtoy daily life in any way , so I didn’t try. 7. by group: all the words related to a certain topic , pronunciation, part of speech, etc. 1. 这有助于你将阅读内容与已有知识联系起来，并理解新文本。 2. 每个句子是否与中心思想相关？ 3. 旧韩文和日文字符与汉字相关。 4. 金钱和名望与幸福无关。真正的幸福在于对生活感到满足，并对所拥有的一切心存感激。 5. 然后在文本中查找与它们相关的单词。 6. 我觉得它与我的日常生活没有任何关联，所以没有尝试。 7. 按组：所有与特定主题、发音、词性等相关的单词。

description   /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/   n. 描写（文字）；形容     ==================== 1. Write a short description of your experiences in learning English. 2. Does the writer give a clear description of the problem? 3. Match them with their descriptions . 1. 简要描述一下你学习英语的经历。 2. 作者对问题描述清楚了吗？ 3. 将它们与描述进行匹配。

vocabulary   /vəˈkæbjələri/   n. 词汇     ============== 1. Building Up Your Vocabulary 2. What new vocabulary and structures did you learn in this unit? 3. For me, vocabulary is my biggest problem —there are just SO MANY new words! 4. I can't keep all the new vocabulary straight in my head 5. Do you struggle with remembering vocabulary or lose heart over the writing system ? 6. scientific vocabulary 1. 积累词汇量 2. 你在本单元学习了哪些新词汇和语法结构？ 3. 对我来说，词汇是我最大的问题——新词实在太多了！ 4. 我无法记住所有新词汇 5. 你是否很难记住词汇，或者对书写系统感到沮丧？ 6. 科学词汇

demand   /dɪˈmɑ:nd/   n. 要求；需求   vt. 强烈要求；需要   vi. 查问     ====================== 1. I must make it a question, not a demand ,e.g., "Could you open the window, please?" 2. a demand for equal pay 3. the demands of the new job 4. There is an increasing demand on English translators these days. IDM by popular demand; in demand; on demand 1. 我必须将其变成一个问题，而不是一个请求，例如，“请问您能打开窗户吗？” 2. 同工同酬的要求 3. 新工作的要求 4. 如今，对英语翻译的需求日益增加。IDM 应大众需求而生；需求旺盛；按需而生

gap   /gæp/   n. 间隔；开口；差距      ================= 1.  so I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us .因此我只需说几个字，就能消除我们之间的距离。 2. Sometimes it is really hard to bridge the generation gap . 有时候要消除代沟确实非常困难。 3. Have you studied for the HSK ( 汉语水平考试) but still feel there is a large gap to close before you can hope to pass?您是否已经学习过 HSK（汉语水平考试），但仍然觉得与通过考试相比还有很大的差距？

equal   /ˈi:kwəl/   n. 同等的人；相等物   adj. 相同的；同样的     ===================== 1. a demand for equal pay 2. All work is of equal value . 3. We welcome students from everywhere, because we believe everybody should have a(n) equal opportunity to learn Chinese! 4. If an apple is cut into six equal slices , each slice is called one sixth. If you eat two slices, you eat two sixths or one third.  5. If I'm talking to a close friend, I can use short requests, like "Open the window"—our relationship is close and we're equals , so I only need a few words to bridge the gap between us. 6. He treats all his students as equals . 7. Two plus four equals six . 1. 要求同工同酬 2. 所有工作都应具有同等价值。 3. 我们欢迎来自世界各地的学生，因为我们相信每个人都应该有平等的学习中文的机会！ 4. 如果一个苹果被平分为六块，每块就是六分之一。如果你吃掉两块，就是吃掉了六分之二或三分之一。 5. 如果我和一位亲密的朋友交谈，我可以使用简短的请求，例如“打开窗户”——我们的关系很亲密，我们是平等的，所以我只需要几句话就能弥合我们之间的差距。 6. 他平等对待所有的学生。 7. 二加四等于六。

beg   /beg/   vt. 恳求；祈求；哀求     ================== I beg your pardon .请再说一遍。

pants   /pænts/   n. 内裤；短裤；裤子      ================ 1. I really need to buy some pants . 2. I don't usually go shopping with my friends for pants. 3. Don't you like to have somebody tell you if the pants look good or not? 4. That's what I mean by pants! 5. Did you know that in British English, "pants" means something very different ? 6. In British English, the word "pants" means underwear . ... 1. 我真的需要买条裤子。 2. 我通常不和朋友一起去买裤子。 3. 你不喜欢有人告诉你裤子好看不好看吗？ 4. 这就是我说的裤子！ 5. 你知道吗，在英式英语中，“pants”的意思完全不同。 6. 在英式英语中，“pants”这个词的意思是内衣。……

gas   /ɡæs/   n. 汽油；气体；燃气     ==================== 1. volcano: a mountain from which gas, ash, and hot rocks sometimes burst out 2. At least one well had some smelly gas coming out of it. 3. petrol gas 4. petrol /ˈpetrəl/ n.（NAmE gas）汽油 1. 火山：有时会喷出气体、火山灰和灼热岩石的山。 2. 至少有一口井喷出了一些有臭味的气体。 3. 汽油 4. petrol /ˈpetrəl/ n.（名词 gas）汽油

point of view   观点；看法     =========== 1. I could see the world from a different point of view.   2. Reading those books opened a window for me to another world and gave me a new point of view on my own world. 1. 我可以从不同的角度看世界。 2. 阅读这些书为我打开了一扇通往另一个世界的窗户，让我对自己的世界有了新的视角。

tongue   /tʌŋ/   n. 舌头；语言     ============ 1. The words felt strange on my tongue ,and the grammar would not stay in my head. 2. tongue n. the soft part inside one's mouth that we use for speaking and eating 1. 这些词在我的舌头上感觉很奇怪，语法也记不住。 2. 舌头 n. 口腔内用于说话和进食的柔软部分

struggle   /ˈstrʌgl/   n. 斗争；奋斗；搏斗   vi. 斗争；奋斗；搏斗     =================== 1. When I started studying German, it was a struggle . 2. For this reason, learning Latin wasn't a struggle for me like learning French. 3. Studying is not easy for me at all. However, I fully understand it is something worth putting effort into. I am not struggling for good scores in exams , but rather, a chance for a better future. 4. Do you struggle with remembering vocabulary or lose heart over the writing system ? 1. 刚开始学德语的时候，我挺吃力的。 2. 因此，学习拉丁语对我来说不像学习法语那样吃力。 3. 学习对我来说一点也不轻松。然而，我完全理解这是一件值得付出努力的事情。我努力不是为了考试成绩，而是为了一个更美好的未来。 4. 你是否难以记住词汇，或者对书写系统感到沮丧？

CE   /ˌsi: ˈi:/   公元     ========== 1. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE– 220 CE ). 2. The Oxford English Dictionary, or OED for short, began in 1857 as just an idea of a group of people who thought the world needed an English-language dictionary to show the history of English words from 1150 CE to the present. 1. 据信，中国书法至少可以追溯到汉代（公元前202年-公元220年）。 2. 《牛津英语词典》（简称OED）始于1857年，最初只是一群人的想法，他们认为世界需要一本英语词典来展示从公元1150年至今的英语词汇历史。

specific   /spəˈsɪfɪk/   adj. 特定的；明确的；具体的      ======================== Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information , such as dates or numbers.    扫描是快速查看文本以查找特定信息，例如日期或数字。

appreciate   /əˈpri:ʃieɪt/   vt. 欣赏；重视；感激；领会   vi. 增值     ====================== 1. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.  2. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language. 3. appreciate China's culture and history 4. An increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language. 5. Learning Chinese calligraphy will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture . 1. 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。 2. 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着越来越重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语来欣赏中国的文化和历史。 3. 欣赏中国的文化和历史 4. 越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语来欣赏中国的文化和历史。 5. 学习中国书法将加深你对中国文化的欣赏。

affair   /əˈfeə(r)/   n. 公共事务；事件；关系     ======================= 1. affair [1] n. a situation or matter that is being considered正在考虑的情况或事项 [2] n. an event一个事件 The meeting was a long and boring affair . 会议冗长乏味。 Hu Ming manages student union affairs .胡明负责学生会事务。 As China plays a greater role in global affairs , an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language. 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。

  global   /ˈgləʊbəl/   adj. 全球的；全世界的     ==================== 1. That would make you young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. 2. Most people think global events such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup are the most exciting, but there is some serious competition. 3. As China plays a greater role in global affairs , an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.  4. As China plays a greater role in global affairs , an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language. 1. 这会让你年轻、富有创造力、人脉广泛、更具国际视野，而且无疑会更聪明。 2. 大多数人认为奥运会和世界杯等全球性赛事最精彩，但其实也存在着一些激烈的竞争。 3. 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。 4. 随着中国在全球事务中扮演着越来越重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过这门神奇的语言来欣赏中国的文化和历史。

calligraphy   /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/   n. 书法；书法艺术     ================ 1. Hey, I'm going to sign up for a Chinese calligraphy class at that new language school. 2. I think learning calligraphy will help you feel better about Chinese! Calligraphy is regarded as an art form. 3. Calligraphy Club 4. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy , which has become an important part of Chinese culture. 5. Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China's Civilization. 6. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started . 7. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE). 8. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a means of showing the character of the "man behind the brush". Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the classic ...

character   /ˈkærəktə(r)/   n. 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点     ============================== 1. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. 2. Work hard to be known as a person of good character . 3. Time reveals a person's character . 4. By rock climbing, climbers can find much scenery and develop their character of bravery , patience and persistence. 5. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a means of showing the character of the "man behind the brush" . 6. Chinese Characters 7. Learning Chinese characters can connect us with people from long ago. 8. Many of today's characters have their origins in the observations of ancient Chinese people. 9. About 80 percent of Chinese characters are made up of smaller parts, called radicals . 10. If you can rea...

regard   /rɪˈgɑ:d/   n. 尊重；关注   vt. 把……视为；看待   ================== 1. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. 2. Calligraphy is regarded as an art form .  3. Best regards, Confused Mum 1. 汉字作为一种艺术形式，即中国书法，其发展历程体现了人们对汉字书写体系的高度重视，而汉字已成为中国文化的重要组成部分。 2. 书法被认为是一种艺术形式。 3. 此致敬礼，困惑的妈妈

classic   /ˈklæsɪk/   adj. 传统的；最优秀的；典型的   n. 经典作品；名著     ==================== 1. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 2. read classic works 3. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times. 4. Today, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practising the classic art of Chinese calligraphy. 5. Soon I began to read classic books in Latin . 6. Do you want to read the great Chinese classics from early Chinese dynasties? 7. If you can read Chinese characters, you can read Chinese classics from thousands of years ago . 8. Do you want to read the great Chinese classics from early Chinese dynasties ? 1. 现代人可以阅读古代中国人写的经典著作。 2. 阅读经典著作 3. 现代人可以阅读古代中国人写的经典著作。 4. 如今，从小孩到老人，任何人都可以享受练习中国书法的乐趣。 5. 不久，我开始阅读拉丁文的经典著作。 6. 你想阅读中国早期王朝的伟大经典吗？ 7. 如果你能读汉字，你就能阅读几千年前的中国经典。 8. 你想阅读中国早期王朝的伟大经典吗？

means   /mi:nz/   n. 方式；方法；途径     =================== 1. What does "You'll never see me without a book or a pen" mean? It means Thando is busy studying . 2. What does the first sentence in the paragraph introducing Michael Jordan mean? It means that Jordan’s graceful jump made everyone so amazed that they held their breath and felt time would be still. 3. What does the sentence "I almost went bananas" mean? It means that she didn't lose weight and almost went mad because of going on diet. 4. If you continue reading, the context will probably help you understand what it means . 5. They think it means better job chances in the future . 6. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past. 7. Written Chinese has become an important means to connect China's present with the past. 8. Today, the Chinese has become an important means to Writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. 9. Soo...

dialect   /ˈdaɪəlekt/   n. 地方话；方言     ============== 1. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak , they can all still communicate in writing. 2. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 3. dialects and characters 4. Many varieties of dialects and characters appeared . 5. How did written Chinese unify Chinese people divided by geography and dialects ? 6. Zhao Yuanren, a Chinese American linguist, could speak seven languages and more than 30 dialects . 1. 即使在今天，无论中国人居住在哪里，使用哪种方言，他们仍然可以通过书面语进行交流。 2. 随着时间的推移，由于当时人们被地理划分，文字系统发展出不同的形式，从而产生了许多方言和文字。 3. 方言和文字 4. 出现了许多方言和文字。 5. 书面汉语是如何统一被地理和方言划分的中国人的？ 6. 美籍华裔语言学家赵元任精通七种语言和三十多种方言。

no matter where, who, what, etc.   不论……；不管……     ========================= 1. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人都仍能通过书写（文字）进行交流。 2. No matter how fast the rabbit ran, it could not escape the big grey wolf. 无论这兔子跑多快，都无法逃过那大灰狼。 3. Any person, no matter who they are , must go through an identity check. 任何人，无论是谁，都要接受身份检查。 4. I'll leave anyway, no matter what you say . 不管你说什么，我都要离开。 5. No matter what you want to learn , it is important to decide on your goal before you make a plan.无论您想学什么，在制定计划之前确定目标很重要。

major   /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/   adj. 主要的；重要的；大的   n. 主修课程；主修学生   vi. 主修；专门研究    ==================== 1. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 2. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 3. Sugar is a major cause of health problems. His major is the French language .  1. 秦始皇统一了七大诸侯国，汉字书写体系也开始朝着一个方向发展。 2. 秦始皇统一了七大诸侯国，汉字书写体系也开始朝着一个方向发展。 3. 糖是导致健康问题的主要原因。他的专业是法语。

variety   /vəˈraɪəti/   n. 变体；异体；多样化     ==================== 1. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 2. M any varieties of dialects and characters appeared . 1. 随着时间的推移，由于人们在地理上被划分开来，语系发展出了不同的形式，从而产生了许多方言和文字。 2. 出现了许多方言和文字。

dynasty   /ˈdɪnəsti/   n. 王朝；朝代     ============== 1. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600–1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. 2. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221–207 BCE). 3. the development of the Chinese Writing system during the Shang Dynasty . 4. E mperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty 5. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE). 6. Hulishan Fortress, built in the Qing Dynasty , is also worth a visit. 7. Do you want to read the great Chinese classics from early Chinese dynasties ? 1. 到了商朝（约公元前1600-1046年），这些符号已经成为一套完善的书写体系。 2. 然而，这种情况在秦始皇（公元前221-207年）统治下发生了变化。 3. 商朝时期中国书写体系的发展。 4. 秦始皇 5. 中国书法被认为至少可以追溯到汉朝（公元前202-220年）。 6. 建于清朝的胡里山堡垒也值得一游。 7. 你想阅读中国早期王朝的伟大经典吗？

carve   /kɑ:v/   vt.&vi. 雕刻   ============== 1. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals. 2. ones on which/where symbols were carved, known as "oracle bones", have contributed a lot to our understanding of China's past. 3. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people .Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi. 4. Symbols were carved on animal bones and shells. 5. These were animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people . 6. on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people  1. 古中国人在龟甲或动物骨骼上刻写符号。 2. 刻有符号的甲骨文，被称为“甲骨文”，对我们了解中国古代历史贡献良多。 3. 龙骨的使用可以追溯到几千年前，古中国人在龙骨上刻写符号。一些古代符号在今天的汉字中仍然可见。 4. 符号刻在动物骨骼和贝壳上。 5. 这些是古中国人刻写符号的动物骨骼和贝壳。 6. 解释古代中国人雕刻象形文字的地点(在动物骨头和壳上)

symbol   /ˈsɪmbl/   n. 符号；象征     ================= 1. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people.Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today’s hanzi. 2. Symbols were carved on animal bones and shells. 3. These were animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people . 4. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals. 5. Bones on which/where symbols were carved , known as "oracle bones", have contributed a lot to our understanding of China's past. 6. Wenchuan, the county that/ which was completely destroyed and then completely rebuilt, has become a symbol of the Chinese spirit of never giving up. 7. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600–1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system . 8. The symbols became a well-developed writing system. 9. Chinese writing was first done b...

shell   /ʃel/   n. 壳；壳状物     ================== 1. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu— animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 2. Symbols were carved on animal bones and shells . 3. Chinese writing was first done by Carving symbols onto bones and shells , but as it developed into a writing System, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. 4. These were animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 5. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals. 1. 它可以追溯到几千年前，当时中国古代人使用龙骨——一种动物的骨头和贝壳——来雕刻符号。 2. 符号被刻在动物的骨头和贝壳上。 3. 汉字最初是通过在骨头和贝壳上雕刻符号来完成的，但随着它发展成为一种书写体系，它也发展成为一种用毛笔完成的艺术形式。 4. 这些是古代中国人用来雕刻符号的动物骨头和贝壳。 5. 古代中国人在龟壳或动物骨头上雕刻符号。

bone   /bəʊn/   n. 骨头；骨（质）     ================ 1. My brother cracked a bone in his arm when he fell off his bike. 2. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu— animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 3. Symbols were carved on animal bones and shells. 4. Chinese writing was first done by Carving symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing System, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. 5. These were animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 6. Ancient Chinese people carved symbols onto turtle shells or bones of animals . 7. Bones on which/where symbols were carved , known as “oracle bones”, have contributed a lot to our understanding of China’s past. 8. longgu 龙骨，英文为oracle bones， 9. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu— animal bones and...

date back (to ...)   追溯到     ================== 1. His family history dates back to the 1700s . 他的家族历史可以追溯到18世纪。 2. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 1. 他的家族历史可以追溯到18世纪。 2. 它可以追溯到几千年前中国古代人使用龙骨（动物的骨头和贝壳）雕刻符号的历史。

base   /beɪs/   vt. 以…为据点；以……为基础   n. 底部；根据     =========================== 1. It leans so far on one side that if you dropped a stone from the top, which is 188 feet high, it would fall 16 feet from the base of the tower . 2. This dish has a milk base . 1. 它向一侧倾斜得很厉害，如果你从 188 英尺高的顶部扔下一块石头，它会从塔底掉落 16 英尺。 2. 这道菜的底部是牛奶。

based   /beɪst/   adj. 以某事为基础的； 以……为重要部分（或特征）的     ============================= 1. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language . 2. The company is based in Guangzhou .  3. Discuss weekend plans with a partner, based on the weather report below. 4. Your suggestions to the school, based on the survey results 5. Write down the main idea of each paragraph based on the details above. 1. 最初，书面汉语是一种基于图画的语言。 2. 该公司位于广州。 3. 根据下面的天气预报，与同伴讨论周末计划。 4. 根据调查结果，你对学校的建议。 5. 根据以上细节，写下每一段的中心思想。

factor   /ˈfæktə(r)/   n. 因素；要素     ============= 1. According to the writer, the Chinese writing system is one factor that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive. 2. What do you think are some of the other factors ? 3. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 4. The Chinese Writing system is one of the main factors of the ancient civilization. 1. 作者认为，汉语书写体系是帮助中国语言和文化得以传承的因素之一。 2. 你认为还有哪些其他因素？ 3. 造成这种情况的原因有很多，但其中一个主要因素是汉语书写体系。 4. 汉语书写体系是古代文明的主要因素之一。 

ups and downs   浮沉；兴衰；荣辱     =============== China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history.    中国以其古老文明而闻名，尽管历史上经历了许多起伏，但其文明一直延续到现代。

despite   /dɪˈspaɪt/   prep. 即使；尽管     ================= 1. Have you ever tried to learn Chinese but failed, despite your best efforts ? 2. China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history . 3. However, despite his help , I learnt very little French. 1. 你有没有尝试过学习中文，但尽管尽了最大努力却还是失败了？ 2. 中国以其古老的文明而闻名，尽管历史上经历了许多起伏，但其文明始终延续至今。 3. 然而，尽管有他的帮助，我却只学到了一点点法语。

system   /ˈsɪstəm/   n. 体系；制度；系统     ================ 1. Japanese uses three writing systems, including kanji which/ that originated ( 起源) in China. 2. Do you struggle with remembering vocabulary or lose heart over the writing system ? 3. THE CHINESE WRITING SYSTEM :CONNECTING THE PAST A ND THE PRESENT 4. Explore the Chinese writing system 5. The text may be about the development of the Chinese Writing system . 6. There are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system . 7. The Chinese Writing system is one of the main factors of the ancient civilization. 8. By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600–1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system . Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 9. the development of the Chinese Writing system during the Sha...

refer to   指的是；描述；提到；查阅     ========================= 1. Circle the key word(s) in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to . 2. Listen to the speech again. What do the italicised Reference words refer to in the sentences? 3. Pronouns (it, they, she, etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier . Pay attention to the context of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to. 4. Does the writer use pronouns to refer to things or people correctly ? 5. You can refer to the outline below. 1. 圈出以下问题中的关键词，并写出它们所指的信息类型。 2. 再次听一遍演讲。句子中斜体标注的指称词指的是什么？ 3. 代词（it、they、she 等）指的是前面提到的某物或某人。注意上下文，这有助于理解代词所指的内容。 4. 作者是否正确地使用代词来指代事物或人物？ 5. 你可以参考下面的提纲。

refer   /rɪˈfɜ:(r)/   vi. 提到；参考；查阅   vt. 查询；叫…求助于     ===================== 1. Circle the key word(s) in the questions below and write the kind of information they refer to . 2. Listen to the speech again. What do the italicised Reference words refer to in the sentences? 3. Pronouns (it, they, she, etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier. Pay attention to the context of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to. 4. Does the writer use pronouns to refer to things or people correctly? 5. You can refer to the outline below. 6. This is the teacher to whom I referred . 7. The passage mainly refers to the face down generation and their future. 1. 圈出以下问题中的关键词，并写出它们所指的信息类型。 2. 再次听一遍演讲。句子中斜体标注的参考词指的是什么？ 3. 代词（it、they、she 等）指的是前面提到的某事或某人。注意上下文，以帮助你理解代词所指的内容。 4. 作者是否正确地使用代词来指代事物或人？ 5. 你可以参考下面的提纲。 6. 这是我提到的那位老师。 7. 文章主要提到了“面朝下”的一代及其未来。

attitude   /ˈætɪtju:d/   n. 态度；看法     =========== 1. What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning? 2. When I entered senior high school, my attitude towards language learning changed . 1. 说话者对外语学习的态度是怎样的？ 2. 进入高中后，我对语言学习的态度发生了变化。

impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/ n. 印象；感想 ================= 1. I want to make a good first impression . 2. Her first impression was that English was difficult and people spoke too quickly。 3. Does the profile give you a good impression of the student? 1. 我想给人留下良好的第一印象。 2. 她的第一印象是英语很难，而且人们说话太快。 3. 这份个人资料给你留下了对学生的良好印象吗？

native   /ˈneɪtɪv/   adj. 出生地的；本地的；土著的   n. 本地人     =========================== 1. Listen to a speech and tick the two languages with the most native speakers . 2. How many billion people speak the UN's official languages as their native or second language ? 3. When I listen to native English speakers talking in a video, I can catch only a few words. 4. Listening to English radio programmes helps me get used to how fast native speakers talk . 5. French wasn't his native language , but he used to live in France, so he could speak a little. 6. We have classes for all levels and interests. But sign up soon, as all of our teachers are native Chinese speakers and are in great demand! 1. 听一场演讲，并勾选母语使用者最多的两种语言。 2. 有多少亿人将联合国官方语言作为母语或第二语言？ 3. 当我在视频中听英语母语人士讲话时，我只能听清几个单词。 4. 听英语广播节目有助于我适应母语人士的语速。 5. 法语不是他的母语，但他曾经在法国生活过，所以会说一点法语。 6. 我们提供各种级别和兴趣的课程。但请尽快报名，因为我们所有的老师都是以中文为母语的，而且需求量很大！