Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 1. incredible unbelievable, too extraordinary to be believed Examples: The view from the top of Huangshan is incredible Jim Thorpe was six feet one inch tall and had incredible speed and power. Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 1. incredible: unbelievable, too extraordinary to be believed Examples: • The view from the top of Huangshan is incredible. • Jim Thorpe was six feet one inch tall and had incredible speed and power
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 2. security: safety Examples: We are all concerned for the security of the passengers on the aircraft Children count on their parents for love and security Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 2. security: safety Examples: • We are all concerned for the security of the passengers on the aircraft. • Children count on their parents for love and security
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 3. surgery: treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting or removing parts of the body Examples: Major surgery was needed to save the crash victim's life Surgery will be necessary, Nurse, prepare the instruments please. Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 3. surgery: treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting or removing parts of the body Examples: • Major surgery was needed to save the crash victim's life. • "Surgery will be necessary, Nurse, prepare the instruments please
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 4. bring out: cause to develop, cause to be seen Examples: Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities These dreadful circumstances bring out the worst in everybody. Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 4. bring out: cause to develop, cause to be seen Examples: • Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities. • These dreadful circumstances bring out the worst in everybody
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 5. reflection: being a sign of Examples: Their behavior was a reflection of their very different personalities A high crime rate is a reflection of an unstable society Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 5. reflection: being a sign of Examples: • Their behavior was a reflection of their very different personalities. • A high crime rate is a reflection of an unstable society
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 6. in return(for): as repayment(for) Examples: They have nothing to give in return What can I do in return for your kindness? Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 6. in return (for): as repayment (for) Examples: • They have nothing to give in return. • What can I do in return for your kindness?
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 7. take up: occupy(space, time, etc. ) entirely and exclusively Examples The bed takes up too much space in the small room Gathering evidence took up a full week's time Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 7. take up: occupy (space, time, etc.) entirely and exclusively Examples: • The bed takes up too much space in the small room. • Gathering evidence took up a full week's time
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 8. work at/on: give one's attention to doing or trying to do Examples: You will never become good at tennis, unless you work at/on it She is working at/on a new novel Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 8. work at/on: give one's attention to doing or trying to do Examples: • You will never become good at tennis, unless you work at/on it. • She is working at/on a new novel
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 9. go into: enter a profession, state of life, etc Examples: Have you ever thought of going into journalism? He went into advertising politics four years ago Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 9. go into: enter a profession, state of life, etc. Examples: • Have you ever thought of going into journalism? • He went into advertising / politics four years ago
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Words and Expressions 10. pursue: make continual efforts to gain (something) Examples: She pursued the goal of perfection in her art The development of industry must not be pursued at the expense of environmental pollution. Passage A Things I Learned from Dad FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 7 Family Ties Passage A Things I Learned from Dad Words and Expressions 10. pursue: make continual efforts to gain (something) Examples: • She pursued the goal of perfection in her art. • The development of industry must not be pursued at the expense of environmental pollution
