大学英语教学资料-Book4-Unit4Gao.pptVIP

5. desperate a. ② filled with despair and ready to do  anything, regardless of danger The prisoners became desperate in their attempts to escape. 那些囚犯拼命企图逃亡。 Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 6. log on to to get access to (Internet) In order to log on to the system you must enter a special password. Anyone can log on to this computer. 任何人都可以登录这台计  算机。 Translation Key e.g. Words and Expressions—Word Using 7. reliable a. able to be depended on or trusted 当地的气象预报准确程度如何？ How reliable are the local weather forecasts? Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using 8. disposal n. act of getting rid of The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem. at one’s disposal 供任意使用 The firm put a secretary at my disposal. Students have a well-stocked library at their  disposal. e.g. Expression Words and Expressions—Word Using 9. persist v. to hold firmly to a purpose, a state…; to continue in existence; last You should persist in your ambition in the field of commerce. 他坚持说他与抢劫毫无关系。 He persisted that he had nothing to do with robbery. 同根词 Translation Key Words and Expressions—Word Using e.g. sist: to stand; to set assist consistency consistent inconsistency insist irresistible Guess the meaning of the words with “sist”: Words and Expressions—Word Using Word Formation 帮助，协助 一贯性，一致性 前后一致的 不一致 坚持，主张 不可抵抗的 (To be continued) persist persistent resist resistance subsist subsistence 坚持，执意 坚持不懈的 抵抗，对抗 抵抗，对抗 存活，生存 生存，生计 Group Work Side-effects of the Internet There is little doubt about how useful the Internet can be. Then does the Internet always bring something good? Everybody in the group should contribute at least one idea about the negative effect of the Internet and note it down on a piece of paper. Then send a representative to make a short speech to the class with the paper. Idea Sharing Tips Read fewer books. Engage in fewer social activities. Communicate less within the family and feel more l