高等学校研究生英语系列教材综合教程1-10单元全部课后答案及解析.ppt

take on 1) to begin to have a particular quality of appearance e.g. Her face took on a fierce expression. After the students put up christmas decorations, the  classroom took on a holiday appearance. 2) to start to employ someone e.g. Is the supermarket taking on any more assistants? 3) to agree to do work or be responsible for something e.g. Don’t take on too much work-the extra cash isn’t worth it. Reading Focus – Language Point 8. Man’s majesty and nobility are taken for granted, although his faults and weaknesses are constantly paraded before our eyes. (Para. 8) Reading Focus – Language Point Paraphrase: Human beings are undoubtedly seen as great and noble by nature, although their bad behaviors often remind us that they are imperfect and have weaknesses. take sth./sb.for granted : 1) to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are e.g. People took electricity for granted until their supply is cut off. She knew that she was in danger of taking him too much for granted. 2) believe that something is true without making sure e.g. He just took it for granted that he would pass the exam. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation included his wife. Reading Focus – Language Point 9. Daily one reads of men saving others at the peril of their own lives. (Para. 8) Reading Focus – Language Point Paraphrase Everyday people read from newspapers or magzines of the stories of how men save others at the risk of losing their own lives. the peril of sth./doing sth.: a danger or problem in a particular activity or situation e.g. the perils of starring in a television commercial Does he understand the perils of mountain climbing? do sth.at one’s peril: do sth. dangerous and that could cause problems e.g. These regulations are made for your safety; if you disobey them, you do so at your own peril. Reading Focus – Language P