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1．amuse vt.娱乐，消遣；使发笑→amusing adj. (令人感到)有趣的，逗人笑的→amusement n．娱乐；消遣2．entertain v．使快乐→entertaining adj. 有趣的；娱乐性的；令人愉快的→entertainment n. 娱乐，消遣3．examine v. 检查(身体)→examination n. 检查；考试4．advertise v．征聘，公布→advertiser n. 广告商→advertisement n．广告5．employ vt.雇佣；使用→employer n．雇用者，雇主→employee n．雇员→employment n．雇佣examine vt.检查(身体)；调查；考试；仔细观察①It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out.调查②The doctor examined her carefully. 检查③The teacher will examine the students in English.考试④He went to the Congo to examine a new volcano.仔细观察Words And Phrases知识要点1　mood n．心情，情绪；气氛(教材P1)　Lift the mood with a joke and explore the area.用一个笑话提升情绪，探索这个地区。

[例1]　The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic.这次会议的气氛显然很悲观。

[例2]　She was very tired，and in no mood for dancing.她累极了，无心跳舞。

[知识拓展]be in a good mood 心情不错be in a bad mood 情绪不好be in the mood for sth./to do sth. 有心情做某事be in no mood for sth./to do sth. 没心情做某事when the mood takes sb. 有心情的时候(也会……)[即学即练]　单句语法填空①He is in a good mood this morning.②We really felt in the mood for a party.③Are you in the mood to go(go) for a ride?知识要点2　amusement n．消遣，娱乐；娱乐活动，娱乐用品(教材P2)　an amusement park一个娱乐场所[例1]　He is responsible for the amusement activity.他负责娱乐活动。

temporary，trunk，sponsor，slogan，distribution，premier In a word，Australia is an ideal getaway visited by numerous travelers at peak seasons.Australia’s tourism 6. slogan is as follows：There’s nothing like Australia.
3.straightforward 4.minister 5.frog 6.arrow
n.面包(糕饼)店；面包厂 n.公共场所(尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱
乐场所)；关节 adj.联合的；共同的 adj.坦率的；简单的 n.部长；大臣；外交使节 n.蛙；青蛙 n.箭；箭头
7.entitle 8.dive 9.sponsor
Located at the west end of the city ， the park has a lot of room for visitors to walk around.
2 freedom
n.自由；不受……影响的状态(free adj.免费的；自由的； 不受约束的 vt.使自由；解放；释放)
3.I tried to learn how to play it，but after trying for hours，I was convinced that I could never make a musical sound with this instrument！ (be convinced that...相信……) 我试着学习吹奏方法，但经过好几个小时的努力，我只能确信我永远都 无法用这个乐器发出乐声！ 4.It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.(either...or...要么……要 么……) 据说现在近一半的澳大利亚公民要么自己出生于海外，要么父母出生于 海外。

biology /baɪ'ɒlədʒi/ n.生物学
Biology is an important subject for understanding life. 生物学是理解生命的 重要科目。
【联想】biologist n.生物学家 My dream is to become a biologist and study the secrets of the natural world. 我的梦想是成为一名生物学家，研究自然界的秘密。
set /set/ n.摄影场；布景；场景
a film set 电影场景 a stage set 舞台布景 a set designer布景师 【提示】set 作名词时，还可以表示“一套，一副，一组(类 似的东西)”。 I have collected a complete set of her novels.我已经收集了她 全套的小说。 【提示】set 还可以作动词用，有“以……为……设置背景； 设置；放置；树立 (榜样)”等意思。 The film is set in London in the 1960s. 这部电影的背景设定在20世纪60 年代的伦敦。 I need to set the alarm clock for 7 a.m. 我需要把闹钟定在早上7点。
above /ə'bʌv/adv. (数目、数量、水平、年龄)超过，更多，更大
A score of 70 or above will get you an“A”. 70分或以上就可以得A。 【提示】above 还可以作介词： (1)在……的上面 We were flying above the clouds. 我们在云层上面飞。 (2)(数目、数量、水平、年龄)超过，多于，大于 We can accept children above the age of 10. 我们能接受10岁以上的儿童。 【提示】词组 above all意思为“最重要的是；尤其是”,相当 于especially 或 most important of all。 Above all, keep in touch.最要紧的是保持联系。

世界各国风俗英文版World Customs in English:1. China: In China, it is customary to greet others with a slight bow or handshake. Gift-giving is common, and it is polite to refuse a gift a few times before accepting it.2. Japan: In Japan, bowing is an important part of the culture. It is also customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home. Gift-givingis prevalent, and the act of wrapping gifts is considered significant.3. India: In India, greeting others with a "Namaste" gesture is customary. It is important to dress modestly, especially when visiting religious sites. The caste system still influences social interactions to some extent.4. United States: In the United States, a firm handshake is a common way to greet others. Personal space is valued, and it is important to respect it. Tipping is customary in service industries such as restaurants.5. Brazil: In Brazil, people greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Punctuality is not a strict requirement, and it is common for social events to start later than the designated time. Brazilians are known for their love of music and dance.6. Russia: In Russia, it is customary to greet others with a firm handshake. Removing your shoes when entering someone's home is considered polite. Russians value strong personal relationships and often engage in lengthy toasts during social gatherings.7. Australia: In Australia, a casual and friendly greeting is common, such as asimple "G'day" or "Hello." Australians enjoy outdoor activities and sports, and barbecues are a popular social event.8. France: In France, a light kiss on both cheeks is a common way to greet friends and acquaintances. The French take pride in their cuisine and appreciate good food and wine. It is customary to say "bon appétit" before star ting a meal.9. Germany: In Germany, a firm handshake is the standard greeting. Punctuality is highly valued, and it is considered impolite to be late. Germans appreciate directness and honesty in communication.10. South Africa: In South Africa, a handshake is a common greeting, but it is also acceptable to use a traditional greeting such as "Sawubona" (Zulu) or "Molo" (Xhosa). South Africans have diverse cultural traditions and languages. Please note that these are general customs and may vary within each country based on regional and individual differences.。