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1、Lesson 7-The RivalsENTERLesson 7-The Rivals I.Word Study II.Phrases and Expressions Language StudyLanguage StudyLesson 7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study1.absorbing adj.Enjoyable;interestingExamples:Did you think/agree this is an absorbing documentary about China?These topics may be of absorbing i

2、nterest to almost anyone.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study2.balance n.a.a condition of being steady b.state in which opposite forces or influence are given equal importanceExamples:A small child has to learn to keep its balance before it can walk far.We need to strike a balance between the

3、needs of the community and the rights of the individual.I lost my balance and fell on my foe.To be continued on the next page.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord StudyCollocations of“balance”off balance 失去平衡失去平衡 hang in balance 悬而未决的悬而未决的 balance sth.against 斟酌斟酌 balance the budget 使收支平衡使收支平衡 balan

4、ce of power （政治，军事）力量均势（政治，军事）力量均势 balance trade 贸易差额贸易差额 balanced diet 均衡的饮食均衡的饮食Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study3.end n.a.a last part of sth.b.aim v.to finishExamples:I found the end of the movie very disappointing.She was at the end of her patience.Joe wants to buy a car and is saving m

5、oney for that end.Both sides are not sure when the peace talk will end.To be continued on the next page.I.I.Word StudyWord Study Collocations of“end”come to a bad end make ends meet in the end the end of the world at ones wits end put an end to The end justifies the means.遭到恶报遭到恶报量入为出量入为出最终最终世界末日世界末

6、日智穷计尽智穷计尽结束，停止结束，停止只要目的正当，可以不择手段。只要目的正当，可以不择手段。Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study4.fatefuladj.having an important,esp.bad effect on future events Examples:December 26th,2004 was a fateful day for people living in South Asia.A Tsunami claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and millions more w

7、ere displaced.It is a fateful decision that rewrites the history of the nation.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study v.a.to shape by hitting and hammering b.to illegally copy sth.Examples:Their genuine friendship was forged by shared adversity.Someone stole my credit card and forged my signatur

8、e.It involves all sides to forge a new peace plan for this area.5.forgeLesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study6.forgo v.to give upExamples:The monks have to forgo earthly pleasure.They have forgone the winter vacation to finish the project.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study n.a.a list of

9、substances used to make medicine b.a method or a set of principles to solve a problem Examples:They have worked out an acceptable peace formula.The Coca-Cola company revised their formula to make their soft drinks taste better.7.formulaLesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study8.hold v.a.to have sth

10、.firmly in ones hand or arms b.to control c.to supportExamples:The couple sat,holding hands under a tree.The police held back the angry crowd.The audience held their breath as the acrobat crossed the tight rope.The bridge didnt look as though it would hold.Lesson7-The RivalsTo be continued on the ne

11、xt page.I.I.Word StudyWord Study Collocations:hold a party 聚会hold ones tongue 住嘴hold sb.prisoner/hostage 将囚禁/作为人质hold extreme political views 持极端的政治观点hold sth.dear 珍视某物hold sb.for ransom 绑架hold a pupil back 使学生留级hold back ones tears 忍住眼泪不让流下来Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study9.motivate v.a.t

12、o provide reason why sb.does sth.(passive)b.to act as an incentiveExamples:The profit-sharing plan is designed to motivate the staff to work hard.No one really knows what motivated him to do so.It is believed that the assassination happening during the election was motivated by political ends.Lesson

13、7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study10.overwhelming adj.very great,too great to resistExamples:The candidate became elected by an overwhelming majority of votes.The temptation was overwhelming.Winning the gold medal was an overwhelming happiness for him.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study11.p

14、eer n.equal in rank,merit or qualityExamples:Children compete to win the approval of their peers.As an orator,he had few peers.Teenagers often start smoking because of peer pressure.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study12.quality adj.(used only before noun)to mean very goodExamples:We offer a g

15、reat variety of quality services to our guests.Everyone in our village has the right to quality education.Working parents are calling for quality child care.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study13.reciprocaladj.mutualExamples:Kindness is generally reciprocal.Such treaties provide reciprocal rig

16、hts and obligations.The two countries agreed to extend reciprocal privileges to each others citizens.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study v.to bring back(to a former condition)Examples:The relations between the two countries were restored to normal.The old oil painting was handsomely restored.

17、Their government should take new measures to restore the confidence in foreign investors.14.restoreLesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study15.root v.to grow out n.a.a part of a plant that grows under the ground b.(fig.)that from which sth.grows;basisExamples:Money is the root of all evils.His opin

18、ion is rooted in experience.Lesson7-The RivalsTo be continued on the next page.I.I.Word StudyWord StudyExamples:At the root of the controversy is the question of financial assistance.Racism cannot be rooted out without strong government action.Lesson7-The RivalsI.I.Word StudyWord Study16.sustainv.a.

19、to maintain b.to give strength c.to sufferExamples:The teachers tried hard to sustain the childrens interest in class.The foundations were not strong enough to sustain the weight of the house.Lesson7-The RivalsTo be continued on the next page.I.I.Word StudyWord StudyExamples:The retired president is

20、 too weak to sustain a long interview.Our team sustained a defeat last year,however,we will stage a comeback this year.Lesson7-The RivalsThe end of Word Study.List:1.carry on2.grapple with3.impose upon4.out of 5.take off6.take inII.II.Phrases and ExpressionsPhrases and ExpressionsLesson7-The RivalsL

21、esson7-The Rivals1.carry on v.a.to continue sth.that has been started by sb.else.b.to do sth.for a period of timeExamples:He is relying on his son to carry on the family business.When she left,I carried on her research.They carried on an interesting conversation,without looking at each other.II.II.P

22、hrases and ExpressionsPhrases and Expressions v.a.to fight or struggle with someone b.to try hard to solve a problemExamples:The pilots were grappling with hijackers before it crashed into the building.The government is grappling with the issue of traffic congestion.He grappled with the problem for

23、an hour before he solved it.2.grapple withLesson7-The RivalsII.II.Phrases and ExpressionsPhrases and Expressions3.impose on/uponv.to place a tax,duty on Examples:The government imposed a ban upon the sales of ivory.Now taxes are imposed on wines and spirits.Parents should not impose their own moral

24、values on their children.Lesson7-The RivalsII.II.Phrases and ExpressionsPhrases and Expressions4.out ofExamples:In nine cases out of ten,they will attend the opening ceremony.We are out of sugar.Chinese people make many things out of bamboo.He accepted the job out of interest.The camp site is a bit

25、out of the way but the views are significant.(very likely)(lack,go short of)(Say about substance a thing is)(because of)(remote)Lesson7-The RivalsII.II.Phrases and ExpressionsPhrases and Expressions5.take off v.a.to do sth.esp.to a piece of clothing b.to rise into the air at the beginning of a flight c.to suddenly start being successfulExamples:I forgot to take off my makeup last night.I hear their business is really taking off.The mechanics are making a thorough check before the plane takes off.Lesson7-The RivalsII.II.Phrases and ExpressionsPhrases and Expressions