Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc. Examples: She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc.) Examples: • She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt ill. • They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caug ht fire The accident was a terrible tragedy, they all died Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: • Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire. •The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 3. more than.. it is more true to say…than Examples: The child was more frightened than hurt He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 3. more…than…: it is more true to say …than… Examples: • The child was more frightened than hurt. • He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 4. contribute to: help to achieve, give help towards Examples: Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards. Examples: • Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health. • Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 5. dedicate: devote(one's time, energy, etc to a noble cause or purpose Examples: The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 5. dedicate: devote (one's time, energy, etc.) to a noble cause or purpose Examples: • The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure. • She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 6. urge: request earnestly; try to persuade Examples: They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform program Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 6. urge: request earnestly; try to persuade Examples: • They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation. • They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform program
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples: Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music I'm glad you have a passion for the country. Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples: • Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music. • I'm glad you have a passion for the country
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 8. within one's reach: the distance that one can reach Examples: You should choose a goal within your reach I'd like to have my reference books within my reach Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 8. within one's reach: the distance that one can reach Examples: • You should choose a goal within your reach. • I'd like to have my reference books within my reach
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of Examples: It rests with you to propose terms The final decision rests with the headmaster Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of Examples: • It rests with you to propose terms. • The final decision rests with the headmaster
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 10. transform: change completely in form arrangement, or nature Examples: The five years that he spent on the ship transformed him from a boy to a man He transformed the kitchen into a beautifu sitting room Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 10. transform: change completely in form, arrangement, or nature Examples: • The five years that he spent on the ship transformed him from a boy to a man. • He transformed the kitchen into a beautiful sitting room
