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高二英语选择性必修二 Unit3 早读材料
一、词性转换
1. prior adj. 先前的，优先的 → priority n. 优先事项，重要事情
2. elegant adj. 精美的，讲究的，文雅的 → elegantly adv. 优美地，高雅地
3. except prep./v. 除了;不包括→ exception n.例外 →exceptional adj. 特殊的
4. consume vt. 吃，喝，饮，消耗 → consumer n. 消费者, 用户
5. minimum adj. 最低的，最小的 n. 最小值，最少量→ maximum adj. 最大极限的 n. 最大量
6. associate v.联合，联想 → association n. 协会，关联
7. modest adj. 谦虚的，朴素的 → modestly adv. 谦虚地 → modesty n. 谦逊
8. fundamental adj. 根本的，基本的 → fundamentally adv. 从根本上，基本上
9. trick n. 诀窍，计谋，把戏 → tricky adj. 狡猾的，棘手的
10. consist vi. 组成，构成 → consistent adj. 一致的，连续的
二、短语：
1. relate to与…相关 顾
2. refer to 指的是，查阅 10. argue over就…争论，辩论
3. prior to 在…之前 11. in other words换句话说
4. consist of 由…构成 12. as with就...而言
5. on the other hand 从另一方面说 13. quantities of 大量的
6. be filled with 用…填满 14. put more simply简单地说
7. at a minimum 至少 15. on the right track在正确的路上
8. be linked to与...有联系 16. a case in point很好的例子
9. regardless of= in spite of= despite 不管，不 17. up to 取决于
三、重要句型
1. Prior to coming to China, my only experience with Chinese cooking was in America, with Chinese food that
had been changed to suit American tastes. （过去完成时被动）
来中国之前，我只在美国接触过中式烹饪，那里的中国食物已被改变，以适应美国人的口味。
2. A Sichuan restaurant had been recommended to us by a friend, and finally, we found it.(过去完成时被动）
3. On the other hand , it does tell us a lot about Americans. (do/ does强调谓语动词)
在另一方面，它确实让我们对美国人了解很多。
4. Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.（祈使句＋and＋陈述句）
告诉我你吃什么，我会告诉你你是什么。
5. It has become a favourite traditional dish of the people in North China，where making dumplings has always
been a family affair with everyone—from the youngest to the oldest—joining in to help.
水饺已成为华北人民最喜爱的一种传统食物；包饺子一直是一项全员参与的家庭活动，无论老少都会加
入进来帮忙。（with复合结构）
6. Tired, hungry, and not knowing a word of Chinese , we had no idea how to order, so the chef just began
filling our table with the best food we had ever eaten. （v-ing作状语）
我们疲惫不堪，饥肠辘辘，也不认识一个汉字，不知道该怎么点餐，所以厨师径自在我们的桌子上摆满
食物，那是我们吃过的最可口的佳肴。
7. We’ll need ten months at least to have the restaurant decorated. （have sth. done, v-ed作宾补）
我们至少需要十个月来装修餐厅。
8. It is also better to eat a modest amount of food each time, rather than to eat a lot in one meal.
而且最好每次摄入适量的食物，而不是一餐吃很多。
9. It is up to you to decide how you want to live, and to make the right decisions about your diet.
你如何生活、如何做出正确的饮食抉择，这完全取决于你自己。
