《大学英语阅读进阶》preface
自然景观的作文-以烦恼为话题的作文
sequence cn. A set of events,
actions, numbers, etc. which have a particular
order and which lead to a particular result:
Part one presents a sequence of ten
reading
skills that are widely recognized as essential for
basic and advanced
comprehension.
inference un. The act or process of
forming an opinion, based on what you
already
know: Making inference.
illustrate
v. To make the meaning of sth clearer
by using examples,
pictures, ect: In every
chapter in part 1, the key aspects of a skill are
explained and
illustrated clearly and simply.
mastery un. Great knowledge about
or understanding of a particular thing:
Following each chapter are at least six
mastery tests for the skills in question.
in
question That is being discussed.
solid you can rely on; have a strong
basis: The
grade v. To arrange people or
things according to their ability, quality, size,
etc:
While designed for quick grading, the
tests also require students to think carefully
before answering each question.
outline v.
to give a description of the main idea or points
involved in sth.
instructor n. a teacher below
the rank of assistant professor at a college or
university: Discursion questions then afford
instructors a final opportunity to engage
students in a variety of reading and thinking
skills and thus deepen their
understanding of
a selection.
afford v. (formal) to provide sb
with sth.
engage (sb) in sth to take part in
sth; to make sb take part in sth.
propaganda
n. ideas or statements that may be
false or exaggerated
and that are used in
order to gain support for a political leader,
party, product, etc.
address v. to think about
a problem or a situation and decide how you are
going to deal
with it: Your essay does not
address the real issue.
fallacy n.
a false way of thinking about sth: He detected the
fallacy of
her argument.
numerous
a. existing in large numbers: This book
includes numerous
activities.
key n. a set
of answers to exercises or problems.
manual
n. a book that tell you how to do or
operate sth, especially one
that comes with a
machine, etc. when you buy it.
discretion
un. the freedom or power to decide
what should be down in a
particular situation:
I’ll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
genuine a. real; exactly what it
appeals to be; not artificial: Students
should
experience genuine interest and enjoyment in what
they read.
appropriate a.
suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular
situation: Now that the problem has been
identified, appropriate action can be taken.
compelling a. that makes you pay
attention to it because it is so
interesting
and exciting: Her latest book makes compelling
reading.
engage vn. to succeed in keeping sb’s
attention and interest: The readings in the book
should engage students and teachers
alike.
ease un. lack of difficulty: He
passed the exam with ease.
versatility
n. many different uses: The
limited answer key at the
back of the text
also makes for versatility: the teacher can assign
some chapter for
self-teaching.
assign
v. to sb sth they can use, or some work
or responsibility.
integration
n. the act or process of combining
two or more things so
they can work together:
His music is a integration of tradition and new
technology.
supplementary
(=supplemental) a. provided in
addition to sth else in
order to improve or
complete it: supplementary materials.
identical a. similar in every
detail: An instructor’s edition is identical
to the student book except that it also
provides hints for teachers.
hint n, 1. sth
that you say or do in a indirect way to show sb
what you are thinking; 2. a
small piece of
practical information or advice.
item
n. a single piece of news in a newspaper,
on television, etc: an item of
newsa news
item.
bank n. an amount of sth that is
collected; a place where sth is stored ready
for use: a bank of knowledge.
syllabus
n. a list of topics, books, etc. that
students should study in a
particular subject
at school or college (教学大纲)
Macintosh
苹果电脑的一种
format n.
the way in which data is stored or herd to be
worked on by a
computer: in Windows or
Macintosh formats
intermediate
n. having more than a basic
knowledge of sth but not
yet advanced;
suitable for sb who is at this level: an
intermediate coursebook.
core a. most
important, main or essential: The improving book
is appropriate
for the core developmental
reading course offered at most college.
developmental a. connected
with the development of sbsth.
sequel
n. sth that happens after an earlier
event or as a result of an earlier
event:
There is an interesting sequel to these events
later in the year.
extensive a.
covering a great area; great in amount: Student
should
receive extensive guided practice in
the skill.
integrated a. which
many different parts are closely connected and
work successfully together: The result is an
integrated approach to learning that will
produce better readers and stronger thinkers.
signal v. to be a sign that sth
exists or is likely to happen: This
announcement signaled a clear change of
policy.
icon n. a small symbol on a
computer scream that represents a program.
revise vn. to change sth, especially
a book or estimate, in order to correct
or
improve it: a revised edition of textbook.
metaphor cn. & un. 暗喻；隐喻
set
sth of to make sth more noticeable or attractive
by being placed near it: Boxes,
rules, and
screens set off patterns of organization, chapter
reviews, and important
points.
cluttered a. covered with,
or full of, a lot things or people in a way that
is
untidy: The book is more visually friendly
without becoming visually cluttered.
heroic
a. showing extreme courage and admired
by many people: The
passage celebrate the
heroic passenger thwarted the terrorist plan to
fly a hijacked
plane into a second Washington,
D.C. government building.
thwart v.
to prevent sb from doing what they want to do
hijack vn, to use violent or threat
to take control of a vehicle, especially
a
plane, in order to travel to a different place or
to demand sth from the government.