1、Unit 1 Language summaryT-176 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressNouns(homemaking) abilityaccomplishmentaffection(physical) attractiveness(close) friendhomemakingintelligenceleadershippassionperformance(earnings) potentialselflessness(fashion) sensesense of humorsensitivity(job/social) skillssuc
2、cesswarmthPronounshim/herselfotherssomeoneAdjectivesPersonalitieseasygoingegotisticalintolerantmodestorganized(un)reliablesociablestingysupportivetemperamentalOtherattractivedepressedidealinterestedmadVerbsModalscan/couldwill/wouldOtherbragcant standfindget (along with/angry/annoyed)go out (with)hav
3、e (a sense of humor/incommon)Prepositionduring (a movie)VocabularyExpressing likes and dislikesWhat kind of . . . do you like?I like people who/that . . . .Id prefer someone who/that . . . .I like/love (it when) . . . .Id really like to . . . .I dont mind it when . . . .Asking for more informationWh
4、at else?ComplainingI cant stand it when . . . .I think its disgusting when . . . .It bothers me when . . . .I hate it when . . . .Making an offerLet me . . . .Expressing agreement and disagreementFor me, . . . ./I think . . . .I agree./Im not sure I agree.I feel the same way.Expressing approvalOh, g
5、ood.Great!Expressions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 176 Cambridge University Press PhotocopiableUnit 2 Language summaryT-177NounsJobs/Occupations/Careersaccountant(secret) agentair traffic controllerarchitectchild-care workerchoir director(high school) coach(gossip) columnistcomedian(r
6、estaurant) cookcounselor(clothing/Web) designer(bus/taxi) driverflight attendantheadhunter(aerobics) instructorinternlandscaperlawyerpharmacistpoliticianpsychiatrist(newspaper/TV) reporterveterinarianOther(dis)advantagelandscaping(job) leadorchestrasalary(public) speakingtanAdjectivesconventionalent
7、erprisinginvestigative(un)predictablerealisticsocialVerbsconductearnseemsoundAdverbprobablyConjunctionsasbutVocabularyExpressionsAsking for and giving an opinionWhat do you think? As far as Im concerned, . . . .How about this/that? In my opinion, . . . ./Itseems/sounds . . . .Doesnt that sound . . .
8、? It sure does.Disagreeing Not so!I dont think so.I dont agree!Im not so sure.Beginning a seriesFirst of all, . . . .Adding informationIn addition, . . . .Further, . . . .On the other hand, . . . .For example, . . . .Expressing surpriseReally?Are you kidding?Expressing enthusiasmWow!Guess what . . .
9、 .Thats great!Making a suggestionLets . . . .0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 177T-178 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressUnit 3 Language summaryNouns(digital) cameraespresso(staff) meeting(phone) numberAdjectivescomplicatedfree (= not busy)readyunderwaterVerbsaccept (an apology/an
10、invitation/a request)declinedeny (a request)do (a favor)finishgive (a gift)have (a party)look atmake (a phone call/a request)move (into)offer (an apology)owe (an apology)receive (a compliment/a gift/an invitation/a phone call)refuse (a gift/a request)rejectreturn (a favor/a phone call/a compliment)s
11、pillstaytake backtake care (of)turn down (an invitation)AdverbsbeforeoutPrepositionsat (five)behind (me)on (Friday)Interjectionsby the wayof courseuhuh-huhumyeahVocabularyTalking on the telephoneHi, . . . . This is . . . .Oh, hi, . . . . Whats up?Leaving telephone messagesHello?Hello. May I speak to
12、 . . . , please?Im sorry, . . . s not in right now.Would you like to leave a message?Yes, please.Making, accepting, and decliningrequestsCould you please . . . ?Id like to, but . . . ./Id be glad to.Is it OK if I . . . ?Of course.Do you mind if I . . . ?Go right ahead!/Im sorry, but . . .Would it be
13、 OK if I . . . ?Fine. No problem.Would you mind if I . . . ?Thats OK, I guess.I wonder if . . . .Sure, thats fine.I was wondering if youd mind . . . .Not at all.Thanking someoneThanks a million./Thanks!Sure.Making indirect requestsCould you tell . . . (that) . . . ?Would you ask . . . to . . . ?Can
14、you tell . . . (not) to . . . ?Can/Could you ask . . . if/whether . . . ?Please ask . . . if/whether . . . .Can/Could you ask . . . what/when . . . ?ApologizingOh, Im sorry.Expressions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 178T-179 Cambridge University Press PhotocopiableUnit 4 Language summar
15、yNounsEventscoincidencedisasteremergencylucky breakmisfortunemysterypredicamenttriumphOtherachievement(classified) adsambulance(job) applicantcarjackercoastdestructiondiver(revolving) doordoorstepdrivereditorialelevatorenvelopeeye(good) fortunefreewaygold illusionincident(drivers) licenselockermailb
16、oxpainpolice(hair care) productprotester(coral) reefrobberysecretaryshipwreckskysolutionstuff(hair) stylistsufferingsurprisethieftwinPronouneach otherAdjectivesapartconnectedhalfidenticalobviouspuzzlingquickstrangesuddenunexplainedVerbsModalbe able toOtherarrestbreak intocome backget (caught/locked
17、out/stuck)interruptinvolvekicklight up(un)lockorderperformreachreuniterobrun out (of)scoreAdverbsaccidentallyhardlyPrepositionsoffby chanceConjunctioneven thoughVocabularyExpressionsReacting to a storyWhat happened?Is that true?Dont tell me!Expressing concernOh no!SympathizingIm sorry. Thats terribl
18、e!ExclaimingWhat a (pain/. . . )!AgreeingExactly.8711_IC3_TE3_Summs_P06.02 1/25/05 4:57 PM Page 179T-180 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressUnit 5 Language summaryNounschallengecookingclimateculture shockhostlanguagetempletipAdjectivesFeelingsanxious(un)comfortableconfidentcuriousembarrassedent
19、husiasticfascinatedhomesickinsecurenervousuncertainworriedVerbsModalwould/couldOthercommunicateeat outfeelget used toget sickhave (a baby)keep (in mind)plantake (photographs)Adverbsalongappropriatelyever(the) mostPrepositionsby (bus/train)for (a while/example)in (public)VocabularyExpressing emotions
20、I dont think I could ever . . . . I dont think Id mind . . . . One thing Id be (anxious/ . . . ) about . . . .Asking for permissionIs it all right to . . . ?Describing expectationsYoure supposed to . . . .You arent supposed to . . . .Youre expected to . . . .Its the custom to . . . . Its not accepta
21、ble to . . . .Giving advice/Emphasizing a pointOne of the most important things toremember is . . . .Another thing to keep in mind is . . . .One thing people dont often realize is . . . .Telling someone something surprisingGuess what!Expressing an opinion/a feelingOh, how (nice/awful/ . . . )!Expres
22、sions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 180T-181 Cambridge University Press PhotocopiableUnit 6 Language summaryNounsElectronicsanswering machinecalculatorhair dryerovenrefrigeratorremote control(flat-screen) TVtelephonewashing machineOthercontrolcrackdamagediscountdry cleanerlandlordlamp
23、shadelens(jacket) liningmugpair (of)pitcherreceiptrefundscratchshirtstainstore credittableclothtabletopteartemperaturevasePronouneverythingAdjectivesPast participleschippedcrackeddamageddented(well) madescratchedstainedtornwornOtherdirtysolar-poweredundercookedVerbsadjustbreak (down)chargecrashdeliv
24、erflickergo deadjamleakoverheatpurchaserepairreplaceshrinkskipwork (= function)Adverbsby handeven (when)overright away/nowConjunctionthroughVocabularyExpressionsOffering helpCan I help you?/What can I do for you?Id like . . . . Describing problemsIs there something the matter with it?/Whats wrong wi
25、th it?Its torn/stained/damaged/scratched/cracked/chipped/worn.What exactly is the problem?It has a tear/a hole/a stain/somedamage.There are a lot of scratches.Theres a crack.Its leaking./It has a leak.Expressing a preferenceId rather . . . .Speaking frankly about a difficult topicWell, to be honest,
26、 . . . .Adding informationIn fact, . . . ./ . . . , in fact.0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 181T-182 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressUnit 7 Language summaryNounsWorld problemsacid raindrug traffickingfamineglobal warminggovernment corruptionHIV/AIDS(the) homelessinflationovercro
27、wdingoverbuildingoverpopulationpolitical unrestpollutionpovertyunemploymentThe earthaircoalfarm(land)fish(rain) forestoceanoilozone layerplantriversoilwildlifeOtherCFCchemicalcontributiondependenceexecutivefactoryfumesgrowthhair sprayhealthlandfilllawlivestockmanagementpaperpublicityrecyclingreducti
28、onrun (a story)shelter(TV) stationsupply(heavy) traffictrainingAdjectivesfreeillegalindustrialinnovativejammedmajorrareundergroundunemployedurbanwastefulVerbsconservecontaminatecreatedepletedevelopdisplacedispose (of)eat upeducateharmpollutepumpreducethink aboutthreatenwork onAdverboutsidePrepositio
29、nsagainst (the law)as a result ofbecause ofdue toon (the street)VocabularyDescribing problemsThe . . . are being . . . by . . . .(The) . . . is being . . . because of/due to . . . .The . . . have been . . . through . . . .(The) . . . has been . . . as a result of . . . .Offering solutionsOne thing t
30、o do about it is to . . . .Another way to stop them is to . . . .The best way to help is to . . . .Talking about what will happenWhat if . . . ?Well, then . . . .Identifying somethingWhats the name of . . . ?Its called . . . . Getting someones attentionExcuse me.Expressing approval/disapprovalI thin
31、k what youre doing is . . . . Expressing a regretI wish I could . . . . Expressions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 182T-183 Cambridge University Press PhotocopiableUnit 8 Language summaryNounsCollege majorsbroadcastingcriminologyeconomicsenvironmental scienceexercise sciencefashionfilm
32、studieshospitalityinterior designnutritional scienceLanguage learningaccent grammaridiomlearners dictionarypronunciationtranslationvocabularyPersonal qualitiesartistic appreciationcommunication skillscompetitivenessconcern for otherscooperationcourtesycreativityperseveranceself-confidencetoleranceOt
33、hercurriculummartial artpen palsitcomsoftware (program)Adjectivesnativeprivateright (= correct)usefulVerbsattendjoinlearn (about)register (for)sign up (for)stick (on)take (a class/a course on)volunteerAdverbcorrectlyPrepositionon (= about)VocabularyExpressionsAsking about preferencesWould you rather
34、 . . . or . . . ?Id rather (not) . . . .Would you prefer to . . . or . . . ?(I think) Id prefer . . . to . . . . Id prefer (to) . . . . Do you want to . . . ?Id rather not./Id prefer not to.Asking for personal informationHows (your French class/ . . . ) going?Not bad.Talking about learning methodsYo
35、u could . . . by . . . .Thats a good idea.I . . . by . . . .Maybe I should try that!A good way to . . . is by . . . .Admitting somethingTo tell you the truth, . . . . 0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 183T-184 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressUnit 9 Language summaryNounsServicesbea
36、uty services(house) cleaningcomputer supportdry cleaningessay typinglanguage tutoringlaundrymusic lessons(house) paintingpet sittingrepairs(financial/handyman) servicesOtherclothingcommuterdating servicefingernail(shopping) mallphotoportraitreunionshynesstempervending machineAdjectivesfattyoverweigh
37、tVerbsPhrasalbreak up withcome up withcut down onget along withlook forward tokeep up withput up withtake care ofOtherarguecontrolexamineget (in shape)guaranteeovercomequitrelaxupgradeAdverbsactivelyprofessionallyPrepositionover (the Internet)VocabularyTalking about things you need to have doneDo yo
38、u know where I can have someone . . . . ?You can have . . . ./You can get . . . to . . . . Do you know where I can have . . . ?You can have/get . . . . Asking for and giving adviceWhat can I do?What about . . . ?Have you thought about . . . ?Why dont you . . . ?Maybe you could . . . . One thing you
39、could do is (to) . . . . It might be a good idea to . . . . Replying to adviceThats not a bad idea.Actually, Ive tried that.Urging someone to do somethingCome on.Expressing frustrationThis is so depressing!Expressions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:34 AM Page 184T-185 Cambridge University Press Ph
40、otocopiableUnit 10 Language summaryNounsHistoric eventsachievementassassinationdisasterdiscoveryepidemicinventionterrorism/terrorist actSpace travel/explorationatmospherelaunchmissionmoonroverspacecraftsurfaceOtheralbumbaldnesscenturycrazediscoexistencefadfeatherhula hoophumanice capimpactpublic fig
41、urerock n rollsensationsummitthoughtvaccinevoice commandPronounseveryonenoneAdjectivescellularcoastalpeacefulpolarrespectedVerbscome out (with)eliminatefunctiongatherhijackhit the sceneintroducepreventreleaseset upsweep the nationtranslateAdverbsnot everso farPrepositionsfor (44 years)in (existence/
42、1989)within (20 years)VocabularyExpressionsTalking about historical eventsWhen did . . . begin?During the . . . s./In the . . . s./About . . .years ago.How long was the . . . ?From . . . to . . . ./For . . . years.How long has the . . . been in existence?Since . . . ./For about the last . . . years.
43、For over . . . years.Talking about the futureTheyre coming out with . . . .It will be able to . . . ./You wont need to . . . . Saying you do something wellIm good at . . . . Offering to solve a problemLet me give it a try.Making a predictionComputers are going to take over our livesone of these days
44、.Soon everyone will be using . . . . Within . . . years, they will have found away for us to . . . . By then, maybe even . . . will havedisappeared.I bet . . . . Expressing an opinionIsnt it (great/ . . . )!Expressing and agreeing with an opinionI dont believe . . . . I dont either.0521602254p176-19
45、1.qxd 1/12/05 11:35 AM Page 185T-186 Photocopiable Cambridge University PressUnit 11 Language summaryNounsbank accountbar/bat mitzvahconfirmationhigh schoolimportancepaycheckpromotionrelationshiprite of passageSweet 15/16turning pointPronounmyselfAdjectivesBehavior and personalityambitiousargumentat
46、ivecarefreeconscientious(im)maturenaivepragmaticrebellious(ir)responsibleselfishsensiblesophisticatedtolerantOtherbrokepracticalVerbsappreciatefind outgo backmake (friends)retiresave (money)tend (to)AdverbNot . . . anymorePrepositionat (this job)VocabularyDescribing yourself in the pastBy the time I
47、 was in high school, . . . .The moment I got my first job, . . . . Before I had my first job, . . . . Once you have a job, . . . .After I finished high school, . . . .As soon as I graduated, . . . .Until you graduate, . . . .Describing regrets about the pastI should have . . . ./I shouldnt have . .
48、. . Describing hypothetical situationsIf I had . . . , I would have . . . . If I had . . . , I wouldnt be . . . .Asking for clarificationWhat do you mean?Asking about someoneWhat does . . . do?Hes/Shes a(n) . . . . Expressions0521602254p176-191.qxd 1/12/05 11:35 AM Page 186T-187 Cambridge University
49、 Press PhotocopiableUnit 12 Language summaryNounsBusinessesathletic center(clothing) boutiquecoffee barconcert halldance clubhealth clubmegastoresupermarketOtheracousticsadvertisingreasonslogansort (of)trainerwaitAdjectivesQualities for successaffordablecharmingcleverentertainingfabulousfashionableindustriousinformativeknowledgeablemuscularpersuasiveslendertoughwell writtenOtherbrand newcatchycrowdeddiversefunny (= strange)“in”packedprofitablesufficienttrendyVerbsattractbe seenoperatesucceedAdverbsanyw
