新视野 大学英语 读写教程 第二册 U1.pptVIP

much less is often used after a negative statement, to indicate that the statement is more true of the person, thing, or situation that you are going to mention. e.g. The old man can hardly walk, much less run. They are always short of water to drink, much less to take a bath. probe — try to find out the truth of sth e.g. The police are probing (into) trading which breaks the law. He probed (into) the housing market for a good opportunity to invest. work at — put effort into something or doing something e.g. He is working at being the best. The director is working at increasing returns for investors. given – prep. taking sth into account eg. Given their inexperience, they’ve done a good job. Given her interest in children, teaching should be the right career for her. Given that the time is limited, they’ve done a good job. at hand 1. Under discussion; being considered Her question was not related to the matter at hand. The question at hand relates to our use of resources. 2. Near in time or position The great day is at hand. Having the right equipment at hand will be very helpful. whereas – conj. in contrast; while eg. Some students enjoy English classes, whereas some hate them. They want to see a movie, whereas we would rather stay at home. elapse – (of time) pass e.g. Five days elapsed, and the patient’s condition had no improvement. Four years have elapsed since he left college and now he’s teaching at a local middle school. weight — here is used metaphorically to mean “importance” e.g. an idea of weight Don’t worry about what he thinks; his opinion doesn’t carry much weight. * Time-Conscious Americans New Horizon College English: Book 2 Unit 1 Part A Pre-Reading Activities Text A: Language Points Listening Exercises Unit 1: Part A The ABCs of the USA Pre-Reading Activities Listening As you listen to the passage, write down the idioms and expressions that match each definition below. ????? ? ____________a) a child who learns to survive by obs