1 Unit One
raw: adj. cold and wet; not cooked, refined, processed, organized or analyzed
The event took place on a raw February morning.
Raw materials are the natural substances from which industrial products are
made.
Launch: vt.
1) start
Beginning in the early 1960s, humans launched probes to explore other planets.
2) send (sth.) on its course
On October 4, 1957, Soviet scientists launched the world’s first artificial satellite,
called Sputnik.
Collocation:
launch an attack
launch a massive campaign 发动一场大规模的运动
launch a company 开一家公司
launch threats at sb.
launch into （积极有力地）开始
launch out （精力充沛或戏剧性地）开始
He launched into a long speech about the danger of taking drugs.
She wants to be more than a singer and is launching out into films.
campaign: n. a series of military operations or planned activities with a particular
1 Unit 5 video 1 Going through customs
(George is going abroad on business. This is his first time traveling abroad. Now he is going
through customs.)
Inspector: Good afternoon. May I see your passport, please?
George: Of course. Here you are.
Inspector: Thank you. What is the purpose of your visit—business or pleasure?
George: Business.
Inspector: I see. How long will you be staying in our country?
George: About a week.
Inspector: Is this your first time in the country?
George: Yes. I have been invited by our business associates to attend a trade fair.
Inspector: Fine. Is this all your luggage?
George: Yes, that is all my luggage, one suitcase and one bag.
Inspector: Do you have anything to declare?
George: I guess not. I mean I am not quite sure about it. You see, this is my first time …
Inspector: I see. Well, would you mind opening your suitcase?
departure n. 1.离开，离去，出发 2.背离
routine a. 日常的，常规的，例行的
n. 例行公事（手续），常规
eighteen num. 十八，十八个
abroad ad. 1.在国外，到国外，出国 2.广为传播
host n. 1.主人，东道主 2.主持人 3.大量, 许多
vt. 做…… 东道主（或主持人）
fluent a. （说话、写作等）熟练的，流畅的
authority n. 1.掌权的人, 掌权的一班人, 当局 2.具有专业知识的人, 权威 3.权力，权威，权势
grant vt. 准许，允许，答应给予
n. 授予之物（尤指政府拨款、补助金、助学金）
certificate n. 证明，证书，执照
seventeen num. 十七，十七个
conductor n. 1.[C] (乐队、合唱) 指挥 2.公共汽车售票员; 列车员
specify vt. 明确说明，具体指定
overseas a. (在、到、来自) 海外的，外国的
ad. 在海外；在国外
Christian a. 基督教（徒）的
n. 基督教徒
◆deduct vt. 扣除，减去
deduction n. 扣除
insurance n. 1.保险 2.保险费，保险金额
◆abortion n. 流产，堕胎
suicide n. 1.自杀 2.自取灭亡
dental a. 牙齿的，牙科的
eyesight n. 视力，目力
accustomed a. 1.惯常的 2.习惯于
suggestion n. 1.所提出或建议的主意，计划，人选 2.细微的迹象
item n. 1.目录的条款，项目 2.（新闻的）一条
luggage n. 行李
Unit1答案
XI. -
1. The plant does not grow well in soils other than the one in which it
has been developed.
2. Research findings show that we spend about two hours dreaming every
night, no matter what we
may have done during the day.
3.Some people tend to justify their failure by blaming others for not
trying their best.
4.We remain tree to our commitment: Whatever we promised to do; we would
do it.
5.Even Beethoven's father discounted the possibility that his son would
one day become the greatest musician in the world. The same is true of
Edison, who seemed to his teacher to be quite dull.
unit3答案
XI.
1. Seven or eight officials are reported to have taken bribes and the mayor
has decided to look into the
affair in person.
2. These workers regret yielding to the management's advice and going back
