Unit 1

1. Unit 1 New Horizon College English Book 1

2. Section B • Reading Skills • Words and Expressions • Detailed Study of the Text

3. Reading Skill • Finding out Word Meanings Experienced readers know how to guess or figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words through contextual clues----usually found in the words surrounding the unknown words. In order to make meaning clear, good writers often provide or give such clues for readers. It’s always a good idea to learn to recognize such clues you might come across in your reading.

4. 1. expand v. cause to grow larger Key Translation Words and Expressions The company has expanded its operations in America by building a factory there. 这家公司在美国建立了一家工厂，从而扩大了在美业务。 近义词：enlarge v. 增大extend v. 延伸

5. 2. aware a. having knowledge or understanding Key Translation Words and Expressions We were not aware of the rain until we went outside. 直到我们走出门才意识到下雨了。

6. 3. unique a. unusually good and special Key Translation Words and Expressions The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to see the artist's work. 这次展览是一次欣赏该艺术家作品的好机会。

7. 4. ideal a. the best or most suitable that sth. could possibly be Key Translation Words and Expressions I'm afraid the working conditions here are far from ideal. 恐怕这里的工作条件不够理想。

8. 5. remove v. get rid of sth. so that it does not exist any longer Key Translation Words and Expressions It would be best for the government to remove, rather than reduce, the tax burden placed on poor farmers. 最好是由政府免除贫困农民的缴税负担， 而不是减轻负担。

9. 6. visual a. relating to seeing Key Translation Words and Expressions Even if you don't buy anything, shopping is enjoyable for the visual experience alone. 你就是不买东西，逛逛商场也大饱眼福。

10. 7. hinder v. make it difficult for sb. to do sth., or for sth. to develop Key Translation Words and Expressions The high cost of the vaccine has severely hindered its use. 疫苗价格昂贵严重影响了它的使用。

11. 8. addition n. the act of adding sth. to sth. else Key Translation Words and Expressions The addition of more meat into my diet has caused me to gain weight. 在饮食中添加肉食使我体重增加。

12. 9. reflect v. think quietly and deeply Key Translation Words and Expressions She reflected for a moment and then decided to change her mind about getting married at such a young age. 她考虑了一阵子，最后决定改变主意, 不那么年轻就结婚。

13. 10. critical a. very important Key Translation Words and Expressions Practice is a critical factor in learning a language. 练习是学习一门语言的关键因素。

14. 11. perspective n. a way of thinking about sth. Key Translation Words and Expressions Lawyers and economists often approach problems from different perspectives. 律师与经济学家看待问题的角度往往是不同的。

15. 12. peer n. a person of the same age, class, or position Key Translation Words and Expressions American children did not do as well in math as their peers in China. 美国儿童在数学方面的表现不如中国儿童。

16. 13. instruct v. teach sb. sth., or show them how to do sth. Key Translation Words and Expressions He was sent to instruct the workers in operating the new machine. 他被派去教工人们操作新机器 。

17. 14. arise v. come into being; appear; happen Key Translation Words and Expressions All staff members are expected to work overtime, if the need arises. 如果有需要，全体员工都要加班工作。

18. 15. absolute a. complete or total Key Translation Words and Expressions He has absolute confidence in what was about to happen. 他对即将发生的事完全有信心。

19. 16. explicit a. expressed in a clear and direct way Key Translation Words and Expressions He's not being very explicit about his plans, is he? 他对他的计划有意含糊其辞，是吗？

20. 17. comment n. an opinion about sb. or sth. Key Translation Words and Expressions The author gives useful comment on many of the ideas discussed. 作者对于许多议题都给予了有用的意见。

21. 18. reinforce v. make sth. stronger Key Translation Words and Expressions Cultural and family values often reinforce traditional beliefs. 文化和家庭价值观往往强化传统信仰。

22. 19. commit v. decide to use for a particular purpose Key Translation Words and Expressions They called on Western nations to commit more money to the poor nations. 他们呼吁西方国家向贫穷国家投入更多资金。

23. 20. assimilate v. a person of the same age, class, or position Key Translation Words and Expressions It will take time to assimilate all these new ideas. 消化吸收这些新想法需要时间。

24. 22. provide v. give sth. to sb. or make sth. available to sb. Key Translation Words and Expressions New Horizon College English provides a new way of learning English and its Web site is definitely worth visiting. 新视野大学英语教材为英语学习提供了新模式，其网站无疑值得访问。

25. 23. challenge v. invite sb. to compete against oneself Key Translation Words and Expressions To prove that he was faster than his friend, John challenged him to a race. 为了证明他比他的朋友跑得快，约翰提出与他赛跑。

26. 24. vital a. very important Key Translation Words and Expressions His evidence was vital to the defense case. 他的证词对辩护案件极其重要。

27. 25. effective a. producing the desired result Key Translation Words and Expressions Effective communication is vital in problem solving. 有效沟通对解决问题十分重要。

28. 26. play a role do sth. and have an influence on it Key Translation Words and Expressions Online learning is playing a very important role in education. 网络学习在教育中起着重要的作用。

29. 27. be/become aware of very important Key Translation Words and Expressions I was not aware that you had already heard of the news. 我不知道你们已经听说了这个消息。

30. 28. in addition what is more; moreover Key Translation Words and Expressions In addition, we usually spend a week of the first term in Paris. 此外，我们通常会在春季去巴黎呆上一周。

31. 29. reflect on think carefully about sth. Key Translation Words and Expressions She sat reflecting on how much had changed since she'd bought the farm. 她坐在那里，想着自从自己买下农场后所发生的变化。

32. 30. speak up say sth., esp. to express an opinion Key Translation Words and Expressions There was a brief silence, then he spoke up. 先是短暂的沉默；接着他发了言。

33. 31. allow for consider sth. when making a plan or decision Key Translation Words and Expressions We must start early to allow for troubles we might have in finding her house. 考虑到她的房子不好找，我们得早点出发。

34. 32. catch up (with) improve and reach the same standard as other people Key Translation Words and Expressions He is studying hard to catch up with his classmates. 他正努力学习以赶上其他同学。

35. 33. remind sb. of sth. make sb. remember sth Key Translation Words and Expressions The photo always reminds me of college days. 这张相片总让我想起大学里的日子。。

36. Detailed Study of the Text • While regular schools still exist, the virtual classroom plays an important role in today's learning community. (Para. 1) • Meaning: Though there are still regular or traditional schools, online classroom has a very important position in today's education. play a role 1). do sth. and have an influence on it 起作用 2). act a role in a play or film 扮演一个角色

37. Detailed Study of the Text 2. This forum for communication removes the visual barriers that hinder some students from expressing themselves. (Para. 2) Meaning: The online-learning method offers students a place for communication where there are no visual limits to prevent them from using English to express themselves. remove vt. 1). get rid of sth. so that it does not exist any longer 消除2). take sth. away from the place where it is 移开，挪走

38. Detailed Study of the Text 3. In addition, students are given time to reflect on the information before replying. (Para. 2) Meaning: What is more, students are given time to think about the information carefully before replying. in addition what is more; moreover 另外，加之

39. Detailed Study of the Text 4. In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. (Para. 3) Meaning: In the online classroom, people communicate with each other mainly by writing, so it is very important that students have no difficulty using writing to express their opinions. In the that-clause of "It is critical that..." pattern, we should either use should + bare infinitive or simply use bare infinitive. Very often, native speakers use only the bare infinitive.

40. Detailed Study of the Text 5. In this way, students gain great insights from their peers, learning from each other as well as the instructor. (Para. 3) Meaning: In this way, students get a deep understanding of ideas from their classmates, learning from each other and from their teacher. peer n. [C] a person of the same age, class, or position 同龄人；同等地位的人

41. Detailed Study of the Text 7. Be willing to speak up if problems arise. (Para. 4)Meaning: Be willing to tell people if problems appear. arise vi. (arose, arisen) 1). come into being; appear; happen 出现；发生 2). (from) come from （由...）引起，（由...）产生

42. Detailed Study of the Text 8. While explaining something to others, students reinforce their own knowledge about the subject. (Para. 4) Meaning: When students explain something to others, they themselves get a better and firmer understanding of what they have learned on the subject. reinforce vt. make sth. stronger 强化；加固 Any good speaker should be able to reinforce his argument with facts.

43. Detailed Study of the Text 9. Online students need to commit 4 to 15 hours a week to each course. (Para. 5) Meaning: Students who take online courses need to spend 4 to 15 hours a week on each course. commit vt. 1). decide to use for a particular purpose 使用；用于 2). do sth. wrong or illegal 犯（错误、罪行等）；干（蠢事、坏事等）

44. Thank you!