English class coursewareUNIT ONE1. 1. one of the most telling lessons: one of the most impressive lessons2. Turn in the key:a) Hand inb) Go to bed E.g. He turned in very late last night.3. attach: 1) (v) fasten or join one thing to another (attach sth to sth) Attach a picture to the letter A document attached to a letter attach a label to each piece of luggage2)attach great/ little / no importance to sthattach great importance to language learningattachment (U)1. 4. Because of his tender age :because he is young and immature2. 5. Find ones way: reach a destination naturally; arrive at 到达，进入,流入a) E.g. Drunk as he was, Peter still found his way home.b) E.g. Some of the charitys money found its way into his private bank account.c) E.g. Rivers find their way to the sea.1. 6. initial: of or at the beginning, first 最初的E.g. 他们对这个消息的最初反应是什么？What was their initial reaction to the news?E.g. Their initial burst of enthusiasm died down when they realized how much work the job involved.1. 7. assist: help (assist sb. to do sth, assist sb. with sth., assist (sb) in doing sth)a) The professor was assisting his students to prepare their project.b) The college student decided to assist the boy with his study.1. 8. insert: put, fit, place (insert sth in, into, between)a) Insert the key in the lock.b) insert an advertisement in a newspaperc) insert a disk in drive Ad) The book would be improved by inserting another chapter1. 9. Somewhat: to some degree, a littlea) The idea somewhat alarmed his mother.b) She was somewhat surprised.1. 10. Await: wait for; look forward toa) E.g. She was at the door awaiting him.b) E.g. He has awaited your coming for a week.Now the long awaited Spring recess is near at hand.1. 11. relevant: directly connected with the subjecta) (be relevant to, irrelevant)b) E.g. Only a few people feel the debate about the cloning of human beings is relevant to their daily lives.1. 12. neglect: give too little attention or care to sb (neglect to do sth/ neglect doing sth)a) E.g. Youve neglected to clean your shoes this morning.b) E.g. Dont neglect writing to your mother.1. 13. ignore: pay no attention to sb./ sth. on purpose, or as if sth. has not happenedE.g. I said “Good morning” to her, but she just ignored me and walked on.1. 14. Throw light on: make sth understood (C.f. Cast light on sth)E.g. What he said threw light on his real opinions.1. 15. exception: sb. / sth. that a comment or statement does not apply toa) E.g. This case is an exception to the rule.b) E.g. All the pupils passed the exam with the exception of William.c) E.g. All men between 18 and 45, without exception, are expected to serve in the army during a war.1. 16. accomplish: manage to do sth.a) He accomplished a great deal during his first year in college.b) They didnt accomplish the purpose desired.1. 17. Proceed: continue after the pause (usu. proceed with sth / to do sth)E.g. The professor proceeded to explain the new theory after the break.1. 18. in due course: at the proper time; eventuallya) After they were engaged, the wedding followed in due course.b) I will consider the matter and let you know my answer in due course.1. 19. critical: 1) very important (be critical to )2) very serious or dangerousE.g. What do you think is critical to the success of ones career?E.g. The patient was in a critical condition.1. 20. make up for: repay with sth good, compensate fora) Hard work can often make up for a lack of intelligence.1. 21. in retrospect: on evaluating the past; upon reflectiona) E.g. In retrospect, I should have gone to a better college.b) E.g. There is a retrospective exhibition of a famous painters works.1. 22. Point to (Point out)2. 23. Come to ones rescue / Rush to ones rescuea) E.g. When the baby slipped and fell, its mother rushed scolding to its rescue.1. 24. apply: be relevant to; have an effect (usu. apply to sb./ sth. )E.g. The rules of safe driving apply to everyone.1. 25. so much so that: to such an extent thatE.g. 有些父母娇惯自己的孩子，甚至从不让他们做家务。Some parents spoil their children, so much so that they never ask them to do any housework.1. 26. continual: happening again and again, repeateda) E.g. How can we prevent these continual breakdowns?b) E.g. The shortage of money was a continual worry.Cf.: continuousE.g. After three days of continuous flight, they arrived in Edinburgh.1. 27. priority: 1) sth. that one must do before anything elseE.g. Finding a decent job is his first top priority.2) sth that holds a high place among competing claimsE.g. Most schools give priority to English and computer studies1. 28. Make boldest departurea) C.f. depart fromE.g. young westerns are more likely to depart from the tradition in their society.1. 29. evolve: (cause to) develop g