1、Reading and Thinking Chelsea Chen 1.despite F:prep. M:in spite of . U:despite sth;despite the fact + that clause 2.ups and downs (NP) 3.factor F:n. M:reason; cause U:significant/ main/major factor 4.base F:vt. sth be based on/upon sth FW:basis(n.):on the basis of.以为根据 basic(adj.); basically( adv. )基
2、本上;basement 翻译：她的观点是基于事实的。 Her viewpoints/opinions are based on the facts. _(base) on his experiements, he put forward new theory. 5.date back(to)+time(时间点)=date from (注意：不用于被动语态，也不用于进行时态） date back+time(时间段) 6.bone; shell;carve;Shang dynasty 7.symbol F:n. M:sign FW:symbolise(vt.) 8.well-developed(a
3、dj.); developed(adj.); developing(adj.) America is a_(develop) country while China is a _(develop) one 9.divide F:vt. M:separate U:divide.into. 10.lead to =contribute to=result in 翻译：正是汉字推动中华文明的发展 It is Chinese character that leads to the development of Chinese ancient civilisation. 11.variety F:n.
4、M:diversity U:a (wide) variety of/varieties of + 可数名词复数 FW:vary(v.):vary from.to./vary between.and.; various(adj.):various sth; be various 翻译：中国有丰富的方言和汉字 There are various dialects and characters in China. 关于汉字如何演变的看法因人而异。 The opinions on how the chinese character developed vary from person to perso
5、n. 12.major 1)F:adj. M:leading;main U:major causes 2)F:n.majority(n.):the/a majority of 翻译：我们班大多数人的专业是英语 A majority of students in our class major in English. 13.be of +n.=be +Adj. 这类名词有value，use，importance，help， significance，benefit等。名词前可用no，some， any，little，much，great 等词修饰。 eg. be of great benefit
6、= be beneficial Leaning the Chinese characters is of great_(significant). 14.means F:n. M:way;method U:by means of 依靠方法;by no means 一点儿也不，决不（置于句首时，句子要 用部分倒装） 15.regard 1)F:vt. M:consider U:regard.as. 2)F:n. M:respect; admiration U:have a high regard for . 3)F:n. M:greetings U:give ones regards to sb
7、 4)F:n. M:attention U:with/in regard to. =regarding =concerning. 翻译：我很高兴接收到你关于如何提高英语的信 件。 I am terribly delighted to receive your letters regarding/with regard to how to improve English. 16.appreciate 1)F:vt. M:admire U:appreciate sth(culture, arts etc.) 2)F:vt. M:express gratitude for sth U:appreci
8、ate sth; I would appreciate it if clause FW:appreciation(n.):show/express appreciation to sb for sth 翻译：如果您能及时回信我会非常感激的。 I would highly appreciate it if you can give me an early/timely reply. =It would be highly appreciated if you can give me an early/timely reply. 如果您能考虑我的申请,我将不胜感激。 I would appreci
9、ate it if you could take my application into consideration. 17.calligraphy;global affair 1.Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. “no matter +疑问词”结构，意为“不论；不 管”。引导让步状语从句;相当于 whatever/ whoever/whenever/wherever/however 等 P
10、attern 1) Ill do _ I can to help you. 2) _ hard I tried to think about it，what he said didnt really get across to me. 3) _ she goes，there are crowds of people waiting to see her. 翻译：无论发生什么，我们都必须保持镇定。 Whatever/ No matter what happened，we must keep calm. Pattern Analyze the following sentences. 1.Ther
11、e are many reasons why this has been possible, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. 2. It dates back several thousand years to the use of longguanimal bonesand shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Pattern Analyze the following sentences. 3.Over t
12、he years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. Pattern Analyze the following sentences. 4.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese cha
13、racters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture. Pattern Analyze the following sentences. 5.As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. Pattern
