现代大学英语精度3第二版unit12预习.doc

Unit 12 The Most Dangerous Game1.GlossaryWord list:1.acknowledge 2. agility 3. claim 4. concealment 5. courtly6. cower 7.crush 8. deplorable 9. dingy 10. Furnish11. placid 12. postpone 13. Protrude 14. Dodge 15. Expanse 16. Frantically 17. mutter 20. Pad 21. Shin 22. Trail 23. Varnish 24. Zealous 2.Key words: dress/ focus/score/3.Phrases, idioms and expressionsafter a fashion at bay be intent on sth. blunder on but for dig oneself in fight ones way get/take a grip on oneself give way keep ones nerve make out press on rest with sb. strain ones eyes strike off take stock of sth. take up 4.CollocationsRaise ones eyebrows acknowledge ones defeat sip ones wine keep ones nerve leave a trace take stock of the situationrecover ones confidence varnish the sky get down on ones kneeshold ones breath smash the enemy dress the woundsnap the gate shut strike off from the main road live a year in a minute5.Word formation: -cide, -ling P447, -craft, -plore, post- P449 , -ceed6.Grammar1) inversion2)subjunctive mood7.Back ground information1) author2) The short story3) The Title4) The setting5) The Character6)Madame Butterfly8 Text structure and the main idea of this passage9.Preview questions about the text.1) Why is Rainsford so anxious to leave despite General Zaroffs seeming hospitality? What is the Generals immediate response? Why does he seem so terribly hurt?2) What does the General mean when he says that “Tonight, we will hunt.”? Does Rainsford have any choice? What will happen if he refuses to play this game?3) Why does the General offer Rainford so much advise as well as food, knife and shoes, and allow him so many hours head start? 4) What does Rainsford do to escape the General? Do you find anything that shows Rainsfords expertise as a hunter of world renown?9.Writing DevicesOxymoron10. Sentence Paraphrase 1) As you wish, my friend. The choice rests entirely with you. But may I venture to suggest that youll find my idea of sport more interesting than Ivans? (Para.6)2) He nodded toward the corner to where the giant stood, his thick arms crossed on his hogshead of a chest. (Para.7) 3) The general raised his glass, but Rainsford sat staring at him. (Para. 10) 4) “Your brain against mine. You woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess! And the stake is not without value, eh?” (Para. 11) 5) One foolish fellow tried it. The deplorable part of it was that Lazarus followed him. He was the finest hound in my pack. (Para. 13) 6) General Zaroff, with a deep courtly bow, strolled from the room. (Para. 14)7) Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. “I must keep my nerve. I must keep my nerve,” he said through tight teeth. (Para.15) QuizChoose the best answer.1. There was a large crowd of demonstrators _ against the war. A) protecting B) preserving C) protesting D) prosecuting2. Im afraid I will have to _her invitation to the party.A) refuse B) refute C) ignore D) decline3. The coat I bought yesterday is not expensive at all. As a matter of fact, I would gladly have paid _ for it.A) as much twice B) much as twice C) as twice much D) twice as much4. He cant start the car because the battery has _.A) run up B) run down C) run over D) run off5. Without facts, we cannot form a worthwhile opinion, for we need to have factual knowledge _ our thinking.A) upon which to base B) which to base uponC) which to be based on D) to base on which6. This design is _ that one.A) more superior to B) far superior than C) more superior than D) far superior to7. I wondered what her _ to the news would be.A) impression B) reaction C) comment D) opinion8. She shouldnt have stood in a queue; she _ her underground ticket from the machine.A) has got B) must have got C) could have got D) got9. Dont worry. _ that you will be treated equally.A) Ill look forward to it B) Ill try my utmost C) Ill be on the alert D) Ill see to it10. The workers agreed to _ the strike if the company would satisfy their demand.A) call off B) call out C) call to D) call on11. Id rather you _ so rudely to her.A) dont speak B) wont speak C) should not speak D) didnt speak12. Today many kinds of electrical _ are available, which has made housework much easier than before. A) facilities B) appliances C) instruments D) equipment 13. The author is going to _ his play for television.A) add B) adopt C) adapt D)adjust 14. _ for your help, Id never have been able to achieve such a success.A) If I had not been B) Had it not beenC) If it were not D) Had it not15. With all its advantages, the computer is by no means without its _.A) boundaries B) limitations C) confinements D) restraints16. Im afraid I cant _ you _; youll have to go to a hotel.A) put .up B) pick . up C) pull . up D) wake . up17. The guests said that they wouldnt mind _.A) to have a little light music B) having a little light musicC) have a little light music D) if they have a little light music18. Although this area is very poor just now, its _ wealth is great.A) previous B) profound C) potential D) primary19. He ran quickly to the classroom, two books _ under his arm.A) to be hold B) held C) were held D) holding20. We must try our best to lower the cost of our products. Otherwise the high cost will _ our profit.A) cut off B) cut in C) cut short D) cut into