高级英语2 1-8单元词汇及练习

Unit 1

lash A. strike violently

pummel C. hit with repeated blow

gruff C. rough

elevate B. lift up

demolish A. destroy

scud A. go straight and fast

interior A. situated inside

ferocity B. fierceness

shudder D. shake

sanctuary B. shelter

maroon D. leave helpless and alone

vantage C. advantage

debris D. scattered broken pieces

implore A. request earnestly

skim B. move lightly over

rampage C. rage

festoon D. decorate

extinguish A. put out

disintegrate B. break up into pieces

frustrate A. discourage

prop A. support tilt B. incline

endure C. bear

bar A. music note

thrust D. driving force

diminish B. reduce

perish die

lap C. beat

violent windstorm h hurricane

letters; letter writing c correspondence

machine for generating g generator

to put into water; throw water over d douse

to rise to higher level of rank, power etc. m mount

state in trouble or difficulty m mess

to save from loss, fire, wreck etc. s salvage

of the mind p psychological

to strike or fill with respect combined with fear and reverence a awe

done, carried out, with order or method m methodical

impressive or sensational s spectacular

something owned p possession

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend i incomprehensible

forceful, often vindictive anger w wrath

to lay waste or destroy d devastate a place or structure to which a vessel or aircraft can be moored m mooring

to break suddenly with a brisk, sharp, cracking sound s snap

to grasp and hold tightly. c clutch

to defeat completely and decisively o overwhelm

one of the glass-filled divisions of a window or door p pane

a usually rectangular pad of heavy cloth filled with soft material or an arrangement

of coiled springs, used as or on a bed m mattress

to strike or affect in a manner similar to lashing w whip

to seek advice or information of c consult

unwilling; disinclined r reluctant

a person who performs or offers to perform a service of his or her own free will v

volunteer

John Koshak Sr. is a businessman, who designs educational toys and supplies. 错

Gulfport is a town, where the Koshaks live and which it is said that the hurricane

would pummel. 对

The old parents have been living with young couple and their children for some

years. 错

When the water rose above their ankles, they tried to run away, but failed. 对

The hurricane seized a 600,000-gallon Gulfport oil tank and dumped it 250 yards

away. 错

The stairs were protected by two walls from the direction of the wind. 错

Charlie had to some extent taken upon himself the task of looking after the neighbour and her two children. 对

Because the two walls of the room where they were seeking shelter were breaking

up, John ordered everyone to go into the bedroom. 错

The federal government supplied food, mobile homes, classrooms and loans to the

stricken area as quickly as the other organizations in the country. 对

When they picked up some useful things from the wrecked home, they were

depressed. 错

Theme of “Face to face with Hurricane Camille” is _____.

A. Human being is more important than anything else in the world.

How many people are there in the house to fight against the hurricane? D. 15

How many onslaughts did hurricane hit the Koshak’s house? B. four times

When the sea water reached the house and destroyed the staircase, the Koshak’s

family had to retreat to ______. D. the bedroom

The antagonist in the story is _____. C. the hurricane

Put the following words and phrases into the appropriate blanks in the

following sentences. (Filling in the grid is optional.)

revival vital be strewn grade surviving vivifying blues

revived vivid trail away vivisection sprawled survivor

revitalize vitamin be bound to

1. Some experts believe that low mortgage rates will help to revitalize the

economy.

2. One of the tests of good writing is whether or not its imagery is vivid. 3.The group, which wants to prevent cruelty to animals, is against vivisection in

medical labs.

4. Surviving a catastrophe often makes one more sensitive to the positive

aspects of life.

5. He is bound to to go, and nothing will stop him.

6. His voice trailed away in confusion.

7. The path was strewn with flowers

8. These apples have been graded according to size and quality

9. The blues has finally gotten me today.

10. A vitamin supplement is needed by people who do not consume a proper

diet.

11.After a day’s work, he was extremely tired. He came home and sprawled on

the sofa immediately.

12. A vital part of any health program is exercise.

13. The revival of the 1960's brought back wild hairstyles and boots with

mini-skirts.

14. By administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, the lifeguard revived the

drowned man.

15.There was not a single survivor of the recent plane crash near Los Angeles.

16. The actress had the gift of vivifying any role with her unique blend of

humor and pathos.

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