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Supplementary Reading Unit 7 Animal Intelligence Words Expressions intelligence: n. 1) ability to learn and understand The children were given an intelligence test. 2) news, information, esp. with reference to important events - 他最终搞到了敌人计划的秘密情报。 (He managed to get the secret intelligence of the enemy’ s plans.) controversy: n. a lot of discussion and argument about sth., often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval (followed by over / about) - This is a question that has given rise to much controversy. - 他的书的出版引起了激烈的争议。 (There is a bitter / heated controversy over the publishing of his books.) Collocation: beyond / without controversy 无可争议， 无疑，不消说 explore: vt. 1) examine thoroughly; learn about - 工程师们已经对在这条河上建桥的可能性做了仔细探察。 (The engineers have already explored the possibility of building a bridge over the river.) - The repairman explored my car and said he would fix it tomorrow. 2) travel over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery - 不论大人还是孩子都认为探索太空一定非常刺激。 (Both adults and children think that it must be extremely exciting to explore space.) - The man will explore the Sahara Desert on foot. encounter: vt. 1) meet esp. unexpectedly - 他在街上偶然遇见一位老友。 (He encountered an old friend on the street.) 2) come up against - The more dangers we encounter, the harder we should push forward. convince: vt. make (sb.) feel certain; cause (sb.) to realize - 我深信他的诚实。 (I’m convinced of his honesty.) - We finally convinced the police of our innocence. Pattern: be convinced of 确信，承认 be convinced that 确信，承认 convince sb. of sth. 使某人相信某事 dominant: adj. ruling; stronger, more powerful, or more noticeable than other people or things - 查理·卓别林是美国电影工业上极有影响力的人物。 (Charlie Chaplin was a dominant figure in the American film industry.) - He is a dominant person in the company. make a deal: reach an agreement or arrangement, esp. in business or politics - I’ll make a deal with you — you wash the car and I’ll let you use it tonight. - 这家汽车公司已经