1、Unit 3 The world of colours and lightPart 1 Welcome to the unit要点聚焦 .aroundaround prep. 在周围adv.到处；在周围(1)around 用作介词，可表示“在周围” 、 “围绕”、 “在那边” 、 “到处”、“在附近 ”、 “大约”、 “关于” 等，其短语可修饰动态动词和静态动词。例：The ship sailed around the world.这条船绕世界航行了一周。There is a bookstore around the corner.在拐角出有一家书店。Come around nine oclo
2、ck and youll find me home.9 点左右来，我准在家。There will be a discussion around the problem.关于这个问题将举行一次讨论会。(2)around 用作副词，可修饰动态动词和静态动词，常位于所修饰的动词之后，有时也可用作表语。例：I travelled around for a few years.这几年我到处旅行。What are you all sitting around for?你们都坐在这儿干什么？Ill see if he is around.我要看一看他是否在附近。习惯用语 all around 四处，到处 h
3、ang around 在附近徘徊 show sb around 带领 sb 参观 get around (消息，谣言) 传开来2.rather than Rather than 是并列连词，意为“而不是”、 “宁可”或“情愿”，可连续各种并列成分，表示前面的是肯定的，后面的是否定的。例：Rather than being criticized,he should be praised.他就是不该挨批，而是应该受到表扬嘛。(辨异) rather than,other than 与 would rather(than):rather than 通常译为“ 而不是 ”或“与其说是不如说是”，有时可用
4、短语介词 instead of 代替。例：He was engaged in writing a letter rather than(=instead of)reading the newspaper.他那时是在写信而不是在看报纸。other than 有两种意思：一是用来表示否定的意义，即“不同于”。等于different from，或“非”，等于 not ；二是用来表示排除意义，即“除了” ，相当于except。例：The truth is quite other than what you think.事实真相和你们想的完全不一样。would rather 意为“ 宁愿”或“宁可”wo
5、uld/had ratherthan，表示 “宁愿也不”的意思。例：My aunt invited me to the movies,but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls.我的姑妈邀请我去看电影，可是我倒愿意跟女孩子们一起去野餐。I am sure they would/had rather die than give up.我深信他们一定会宁死不屈。练习：一.请将下列词语译成英语1. 静物画 2. 水彩画 3. 肖像画 4. 风景画 5. 油画 6. 抽象画 7. 中国画 8. 壁画 二.翻译下列句子(1)我环顾火车站四周
6、，但任何地方都没有看到我的朋友。(2)花园很好，四周有墙围住。(3)我决定写信而不打电话。(4)他宁愿在街上乞讨，也不以这种不正当的手段挣钱。答案一.请将下列词语译成英语1still life pictures 2. water colours 3. portraits 4. landscapes5. oil painting 6. abstract artwork 7. Chinese paintings 8. murals二.翻译下列句子(1) I looked around the station but couldnt see my friend anywhere.(2) The ga
7、rden is my very nice with a wall all around.(3) I decided to write rather than telephone.(4) He would rather beg in the streets than get money in such a dishonest way.Part 3 Reading Visiting the masters第一部分：据 Reading 部分的课文内容 ,选择正确答案1. A type of art where things are represented as geometric shapes de
8、veloped by Picasso is called . A. mural C. cubismB. impressionism D. still life2. Although Van Gogh is adored today, he was not successful while he was alive because .A. his young brother Theo helped him a lotB. Van Gogh was too devoted to paintingC. he was never able to negotiate a successful saleD
9、. he painted everything from people to nature3. In the Louvre Museum, you can find except .A. More than 6, 000 European paintings ranging from the 13th century to the 19th centuryB. the picture of a lady with a dark hair and a mysterious smileC. works of da VinciD. modern paintings4. Which master li
10、ked to paint lotus flowers? .A. Claude Monet B. da VinciC. Pablo Picasso D. Van Gogh5. The paintings are all painted by Van Gogh except .A. The Potato Eaters B.The Night WatchmanC. Starry Night D. Sunflowers第二部分：Language points1. They are both very talented artists and Im thinking about starting pai
11、nting myself after I get back. (P34) 他们都是非常有天赋的艺术家，我在想回去之后我也要开始学画。talentn. C or U (someone who has) a natural ability to be good at sth., especially without being taught:Her talent for music showed at an early age.His artistic talents were wasted in his boring job.U UK SLANG MAINLY HUMOROUS people w
12、ho are sexually attractive:There was plenty of talent at the party last nighttalented adj. be talented in a talented footballer/pianist 2. I was amazed to learn that Picasso produced more than 20,000 pieces of art and that he wasnt just a painter. (P34) 我惊讶地得知，毕加索一生创作了 20 多万件艺术作品，而且他不仅仅是一名油画画家。amaze
13、 v. T to cause someone to be extremely surprised:+ question word I was amazed by how well he looked.Youve done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.+ that It amazes me that shes got the energy for all those parties.+ to infinitive It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company
14、.It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting.amazed adj. extremely surprised:She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident.I was absolutely amazed when I heard hed been pro
15、moted.+ to infinitive Mr Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot.I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize.We were amazed to discover that wed been at school together.+ (that) Im amazed (that) she didnt complain.amazement n. U extreme surprise:She stared in amazement
16、.To my amazement, he ate the whole lot.amazing adj. extremely surprising:This stain remover really worksits amazing!The new theatre is going to cost an amazing (= very large) amount of money.APPROVING This wine is really amazing (= very good).Its amazing to think that the managing director is only 2
17、3.Its amazing that no one else has applied for the job.The amazing thing is that it was kept secret for so long.What an amazing coincidence!amazinglyadv. The food was amazingly good.Amazingly enough (= Very surprisingly), no one else has applied for the job.3. He developed different styles of painti
18、ng, including cubism, which is a type of art where things are represented as geometric shapes. (P34) 他创造了不同的绘画风格,包括立体派一种用几何形状来表现事物的艺术形式。representv. T 1) to speak, act or be present officially for another person or people:They chose a famous barrister to represent them in court.Union officials repres
19、enting the teachers met the government today.Women were well/poorly represented at the conference (= there were many/few present).2) to show or describe sth. or someone:+ ing form of verb The statue represents St George killing the dragon.This new report represents the current situation in our schoo
20、ls.He represents himself as an expert, but he knows nothing.3) to be a sign or symbol of sth.:In this dictionary the word noun is represented by the letter n.To many people the Queen represents the former glory of Britain.representationn. U Can he afford legal representation?representative n. C some
21、one who speaks or does sth. officially for another person or group of people:The firm has two representatives in every European city.US someone who has been elected to the US House of Representativesadj. a representative system of government4. This painting is so valuable that it is difficult to cal
22、culate what its price would be if the museum wanted to sell it. (P34) 这幅画如此珍贵，如果博物馆想卖了它，都很难为它估价。calculatev. T to judge the number or amount of sth. by using the information that you already have, and adding, multiplying, subtracting or dividing numbers:The cost of the damage caused by the recent sto
23、rms has been calculated as/at over 5 million.The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.+ question word At some stage we need to calculate when the project will be finished.+ that Hes calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car.
24、calculation n. C or U The calculations that you did/made contained a few inaccuracies.calculator n. C a small electronic device which is used for doing calculations:a pocket calculator翻译练习: 很难估计这些变化会给公司带来什么样的影响。新的政策旨在帮助下岗失业人员。sothat如此以致于高考链接So difficult it to live in an English-speaking country that
25、 I determined to learn English well. (2001 上海)A. I have felt B. have I felt C. I did feel D. did I feel答案: D 5. Besides the works of da Vinci, the Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 other European paintings, ranging from the 13th century to the 19th century. (P34) 除了达芬奇的作品，卢浮宫里还藏有其他欧洲画家从 13 世纪到 19 世纪
26、创作的六千余件作品。rangen. C 1) a set of similar things:I offered her a range of options.There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue.2) (US ALSO line) the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop:We stock the full range of model railway accessories.This jack
27、et is part of our autumn/spring range.3) a group of hills or mountains:a mountain rangethe Pennine RangeWe could see a low range of hills in the distance. 4) all the musical notes that a singer can sing or a musical instrument is able to produce n. S 1) the amount, number or type of sth. between an
28、upper and a lower limit:The price range is from $100 to $500.The product is aimed at young people in the 18 - 25 age range.The coat was in/out of my price range.This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience).2) S the period of time in the future within which sth. is planned or e
29、xpected to happen:long-range plansshort-/medium-/long-range weather forecasting3) S the distance that a vehicle or aircraft can travel without having to stop for more fuel:short-/medium-/long-range airlinersn. S or U the distance within which you can see, hear or hit someone:The ship was in/out of r
30、ange of our guns.He was shot at point blank/at close range (= from very near). v. I usually + adv. or prep. Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.Prices range between $50 and $250. 6. He loved to paint lotus flowers so much that he built a special garden at his home, where hundreds of lotus p
31、lants floated on the surface of a pond. (P35) 他非常喜欢画莲花,在家中还建造了一个专门的花园, 花园里有上百株莲花浮在池塘的水面上。floatv. I to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink:An empty bottle will float.You can float very easily in/on the Dead Sea because its so salty.I or T; usually + adv. or prep. to (cause to) move easily th
32、rough, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:We spent a lazy afternoon floating down/along the river.He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it float out to sea.The children enjoy floating their boats on the pond in the park.Fluffy white clouds were float
33、ing across the sky.FIGURATIVE The sound of pianoplaying floated out through the open window.I usually + adv. or prep. LITERARY to move gracefully:She sort of floats around, like a ballet dancer.I usually + adv. or prep. to move or act without purpose:Since he lost his job, hes just floated around/ab
34、out doing nothing.7. His younger brother, Theo, tried hard to sell and distribute van Goghs paintings to buyers, but he was never able to negotiate a successful sale. (P35) 他的弟弟西奥非常努力地向买主兜售和推销凡高的画, 但从来没能够做成一笔成功的生意。distributev. T to give sth. out to several people, or to spread or supply sth.:The boo
35、ks will be distributed free to local schools.Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets (to the spectators).The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout the European Union.distribution n. C or UWe must find a way of achieving a mo
36、re equitable distribution (= sharing) of resources/wealth.Has the Channel Tunnel improved the distribution (= supplying for sale) of goods between the British Isles and mainland Europe?an unfair distribution of wealthdistribution costs翻译练习: 这些花靠风来传播花粉(pollen)。已经向难民(refugee)分发了衣服和毯子。negotiate v. I or
37、 T to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them:The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.Im negotiating for a new contract.Ive managed to negotiate (= obtain by discussion) a five per cent pay increase with my boss.negotiation n. C or U the proces
38、s of discussing sth. with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves:The agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.The exact details of the agreement are still under negotiation.Negotiation for the pay increase is likely to take several weeks
39、.8. Although we adore his work today, van Gogh was not successful while he was alive. (P35) 尽管我们今天崇拜凡高的画, 但他在世时并不成功。adorev. T not continuous 1) FORMAL to worship:Let us adore God for all his works.2) to love someone very much, especially in an admiring or respectful way, or to like sth. very much:Sh
40、e has one son and she adores him.I absolutely adore chocolate.+ ing form of verb Dont you just adore lying in a hot bath?adoration n. U very strong love for someone:her complete adoration of her brotheradoring adj. showing very strong love for someone:I refuse to play the part of the adoring wife.9.
41、 There have been many great European painters, but it is subjective to say who was actually the best. (P37) 曾经有过许多伟大的欧洲画家, 但是说出谁是实际上最好的也是很主观的。subjective adj. 1) influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts:I think my husband is the most handsome man in the world
42、, but I realize my judgment is rather subjective.More specific and less subjective criteria should be used in selecting people for promotion within the company.The opposite: objective (FAIR OR REAL) adj. based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings:an objective and impartia
43、l reportI cant really be objective when Im judging my daughters work.subjectively adv.subjectivity n. UTheres always an element of subjectivity in decision-making.10. He had an appetite for life and enjoyed exploring the workings of objects and animals (P37) 他热爱生活并且喜欢对客观物体和动物进行探索的工作过程。appetite n. C
44、or U a desire for food:All that walking has given me an appetite.I wont have any chocolate, thanks. It will spoil (= reduce) my appetite.I havent got much of an appetite (= I am not hungry).The children all have healthy/good appetites (= they eat a lot).Both viruses cause fever and loss of appetite.
45、n. C a strong desire or need:her appetite for adventureIve read an excerpt of the book on the Web and its whetted my appetite (= increased my interest in it).11. Although we admire him today, he was never successful. (P37) 虽然我们现在很崇拜他,那时他并不成功。admire v. T to respect and approve of someone or their beh
46、avior, or to find someone or sth. attractive and pleasant to look at:I admired him for his determination.I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.I was just admiring your jacket, Delia.admirable adj. deserving respect or approval:
47、I think you showed admirable tact/restraint/self-control in your answer.The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm.adv.I think she coped admirably (= very well) with a very difficult situation.admiration n. U when you admire someone or sth.:My admiration for that woman grows daily.She
48、gazed in admiration at his broad, muscular shoulders.admirer n. C someone who finds someone else sexually attractive, or someone who admires someone or sth.:Shes got plenty of admirers.Shes got a secret admirer who keeps sending her gifts.The policy has few admirers (= few people like it).12. With the assistance of his brother, he sold one painting. (P37) 在他弟弟的帮助下,他卖出了一幅画。assistance n. U help:The company needs more financial assistance from the Government.A 1 billion investment would be of considerable assistance to the railways.Can I be of any assistance, madam (= Can I help)?Teachers
