1、Section A Welcome to the unit&Reading1.sight out of(ones)sight 在（某人的）视线外，在（某人）看不见的地方lose ones sight 失明in sight 在眼前，在看得见的范围内out of sight,out of mind（谚语）眼不见，心不想come into sight 进入视线，映入眼帘catch sight of 看见，瞥见 at the sight of 一看见lose sight of 再也见不着；忽略，忘记at first sight 乍一看；初次见到练习：Were going to Paris for th
2、e weekend to see the _(sight).sights2.chatchat about 谈论chat with/to 与闲聊have a chat with sb.about sth.与某人闲谈某事enjoy a chat 喜欢聊天a friendly/fine/pleasant chat 友好/愉快的交谈chat show（电台或电视台）访谈节目a chat about/over sth.聊某事练习：We chatted _ everything and then Ben turned to me.I just want to say thank you,he said.Y
3、ou saved my life!about3.recoverrecover from 从中恢复recover oneself 恢复健康；清醒过来；恢复冷静recover ones sight 恢复视力recovery n.恢复，痊愈make a quick/slow recovery 恢复很快/缓慢make a full recovery 完全康复练习：To our joy,the boy made a quick _(recover)after the operation.recovery4.respondrespond to对答复；反应，回应response n.应答；响应in resp
4、onse to 作为对的回答make a response/no response to 对作出/没作出回答/反应练习：These comments came in _(respond)to specific questions often asked by local newsmen.response5.lossloss of interest/confidence 失去兴趣/信心blood loss/loss of blood 失血loss of memory 失忆gain and loss 得与失make up for the loss 弥补损失suffer losses 遭受损失a t
5、otal loss 总损失 be lost in thought 陷入沉思练习：In the view of those scientists,_ loss of trees is already causing a change in the worlds climate.the6.judgejudge sb./sth.by sth.以某物来判断某人/某物as far as I can judge据我判断judge by/from 根据判断judgment n.判决；判断；评价make a judgment about 对作出判断in ones judgment 在某人看来练习：_(judg
6、e)from the number of cars,he thought there were not many people at the club yet.Judging7.apologizeapologize for sth.因某事道歉apologize to sb.for(doing)sth.因（做了）某事向某人道歉apology n.道歉，谢罪；（因不能赴会或提前离会的）致歉accept/refuse ones apology 接受/拒绝某人的道歉owe sb.an apology 需要向某人道歉make/offer an apology to sb.(for.)（因）向某人道歉of
7、fer/give sb.an apology(for.)（因）向某人致歉练习：I apologize for not _(be)able to attend your wedding because I have to be on a business trip then.being8.casein case假使，以防万一（引导句子）in case of 如果；假使（后接名词、代词或动名词）in no case 决不，在任何情况下都不（如位于句首，句子用部分倒装）in this/that case 假使这样/那样的话in any case 无论如何，不管怎样as the case may be
8、 看情形，根据具体情况as is often the case 这是常有的事练习：I can think of many cases _ students knew quite a few English words and expressions but couldnt write a good essay.where 9.tricktrick sb.out of sth.从某人处骗取某物trick sb.into doing sth.哄骗某人做某事play a trick on sb.=play tricks on sb.搞恶作剧；诈骗；开玩笑练习：男孩们把汤姆的自行车藏起来捉弄他。The
9、 boys hid Toms bike to _.play tricks/a trick on him10.ignoreignore ones advice 忽视某人的建议ignore ones mistakes 忽视某人的错误ignore traffic rules 忽视交通规则ignorant adj.不了解的，无知的be ignorant of 不知道ignorance n.无知in ignorance of.对不知道练习：Some people always do everything they like,but are _(ignorance)of others feelings.i
10、gnorant11.suffersuffer from.患病；受之苦suffering n.痛苦；苦难sufferer n.患者，受害者练习：They began to recover slowly from their nightmare of pain and _(suffer).sufferingWhat friendship problems have you had?Share your experience.I once had a quarrel with my best friend because I thought she said something mean about
11、 me behind my back.When it turned out that I misunderstood her,I apologized to her and we became good friends again.Bills problem:Janes problem:Harrys problem:Bill and his best friend do not share the same interests now.Jane misses her best friend from junior high.Harry is too shy to make friends wi
12、th the other boys in his class.Teenagers might misunderstand each other.They may feel hurt when they think their friends do not value their friendship.What other problems might teenagers face in friendships?What are the possible reasons behind friendship problems?One of the causes is that teenagers
13、face much more peer pressure than before,so sometimes they tend to break down.Not all teenagers can put themselves in others shoes and communicate with each other appropriately.In addition,when in trouble,some teenagers dont know who to turn to for help.What advice can you give these teenagers?Bill
14、can talk to his friend about this problem first.If his friend also feels the same,perhaps it is time to rethink their friendship and let go of it.Jane can keep in touch with her friend on social media.She can also pick a day to meet her friend in person.Harry needs to be brave enough to be the first
15、 to say hi to his classmates.Then he will find they are friendly and a friendship naturally grows.(1)Do you think there are friends for life?Why or why not?Yes,I do.I know some of my parents friends who have been friends with my parents since primary school and they are still the best of friends.The
16、y all grew up in the same neighbourhood and went to the same schools.Even if they do not see or talk to each other often now,they know each other so well and can rely on each other no matter what happens.I believe friends of this type will remain friends for life.(2)Would you turn to online communit
17、ies for advice about maintaining friendships?Why or why not?Option 1:I dont think I would because I dont like to share my personal problems online.I think it is better to speak to my friends or ask my parents for advice if something is wrong.Sharing personal problems online can lead to more problems
18、 such as the invasion of your privacy by people you dont know.It could be embarrassing and even quite dangerous.Option 2:Yes,I would because I think there are many people of my age online that can give me advice.I feel shy to talk about my problems with my friends or parents,so online communities ar
19、e a great way for me to express myself.When I chat to my online friends,I feel part of a community that comes from similar backgrounds and has had the same experiences.We can therefore share advice with each other without feeling embarrassed.What could on the rocks possibly mean?How can you tell tha
20、t?The title indicates that the friendship may be in trouble because Friendship is torn apart and the latter half of the title is please advise!Amys friend was out having fun with someone else.Amy received a horrible surprise.Save the friendship because eight years is a long time.Rethink this friends
21、hip and if necessary,move on.1.How did Amy view her friend before?Amy thought her friend was almost like a sister to her.2.What did Amy and her friend plan to do last Saturday afternoon?They planned to see a film.3.How did Amy learn that her friend went to a cafe?Amys classmate told her about it.4.W
22、hat does Cindy mean by her behaviour in line 20?Amys friend said she was too ill to see the film with Amy but went to a cafe with another girl anyway.5.In what case is it time to rethink a friendship,according to David?If ones friend ignores their feelings or makes them suffer.1.What are the similar
23、ities and differences between Cindys and Davids advice?They both think Amy should talk to her friend.Cindy thinks that the friendship is worth saving,while David suggests that if Amys friend ignores her feelings,it should be time to rethink the relationship.2.What helpful advice can you offer Amy?Dr
24、aw on your own experiences to give a reply to her post.I had a friend who did something similar to me.We planned to go to the Science Museum together,but he pulled out at the last minute.I was upset that he completely ignored my feelings.I frankly explained to him how I felt,and he told me his side
25、of the story.We are still best friends today because we are so honest with each other.The key is communication.Try not to be negative.3.Imagine your friend has lied to you.How would you respond?I would expect that he/she has a good reason for not telling the truth.I would talk to him/her immediately
26、 and ask him/her the reason.Then I would tell him/her that even though I understand what he/she has done,I dont like lies and that friends should be frank with each other.horribleat a lossrecoveringignoringrespondedlet go ofapologizein the wrongCould you write down your prediction of what would happ
27、en between Amy and her best friend after Amy reads the two replies?After thinking through the advice given online,Amy still didnt know how to solve her problem.The next morning Amy found a note on her desk saying,Could we talk after school,please?Things are not like what you think.Amy immediately re
28、cognized that it was from her best friend.Though feeling angry,she decided to give it a go.It was somewhat awkward when they finally met.Amys friend broke the ice by apologizing sincerely.She then explained that she was ill indeed but was unexpectedly asked out by an old friend.She regretted that she didnt tell Amy about this and felt terrible to see how badly it affected their friendship.Amy was also sorry for refusing to give her a chance to explain.After all,they both wanted to save their 8-year friendship and they went back home together as if nothing had happened.
