Unit 1 LifestylesI. Words and expressions 1. matter vi.要紧/有关系； n.物质 问题/毛病Eg:As matter of fact I know nothing about the matter.Thats only a matter time.There is sth matter my eyes.The family matters more her than everything else.Most (matter) has three states.Every second matters /counts in an emergency.2. switch n. 开关/闸/转换器 转变 vt.转换/转变Ex:He switched the gas and went out.My husband is always switching when he watches TV.How do you switch his machine (=turn on)?He switched the conversation from one subject another.Switch over another if you dont like the programme.He made a switch from publishing to teaching.3. suppose. v. Ex：He hasnt finished his work yet.- Well, but he is (suppose).How can you step into the lab with your shoes on? You are (suppose) to take them off before you enter it.I dont suppose (that)I could have a look at your newspaper, ? (suppose)(假如) he doesnt come, shall we go without him?If you go to Xian, youll find the places more magnificent than commonly (suppose).4. complain vi. complaint n.Ex:She always makes some (complain)about shortages and high prices.Dans been complaining severe headaches recently(to/about/for)(T/F) I have nothing to complain.In time of difficulty, what we need is not each other but understanding of each other.困难的时候我们需要的不是相互抱怨，而是互相理解。5. fill.with fill a gap/ fill the need (for)/ fill the post (role)/ fill ones day/fillan order (a prescription)/ in (out) a form6. suffer vt. vi.Ex: (suffer) such heavy loss in the hurricane, the farmer didnt expect to have a good harvest.He also worked as a professor at SMU, And there was a girl student in his class who a serious back disease.7. prefer vt.更喜欢 (preferred/preferred) preference n.偏爱用法： prefer sth prefer to do/doing sthprefer sb to do sth prefer (doing)sth. to (doing)sth.= prefer to do sth rather than do sth=rather than do sthprefer to do=would do rather than do= would rather do than doEx：Rather than (go)on holiday to the seaside, I prefer (spend)the day with my family.Most of the citizens in Iraq prefer (take) the risk of being killed at home rather than flee their motherland in those days. Each of us is likely to develop a (prefer)for certain types of entertainment.She was chosen preference her sister.I would prefer if you didnt tell anyone.(T/F) Which do you prefer more, A or B ?I like coffee with nothing in it, what about you? - I prefer coffee sugar.8. otherwise adv. Ex:My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I (can/afford)the trip. There was some music playing upstairs . Otherwise the house was silent. I wanted to see him but he was otherwise engaged.It was necessary to discover the truth of these statements.(可必要查证这些说法的真实性或虚假性)(Tr)You know what this is about. Why pretend otherwise ?9. go off Ex:The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm. went Most students in our class go for scientific activities.(2007浙江)Would you please go this form for me to see if Ive filled it in right?Dont go without saying good-bye.(2007陕西)Could I use your computer for a few moments, please? Go Im not using it myself. (2007安徽)Didnt you have a good time at the party?Of course I did. As a matter of fact, I had such fun that time seemed to go so quickly.Please go with your story; there wont be any more interruptions.It is reported that the number of smokers has greatly gone (上升).I can go a reference book.没有参考书我也可应付。Can you tell me what is going (发生)outside?Suddenly, all the lights went (熄灭)and the room became very dark.I have heard that he once went (经历)a very difficult time.Im sure all the members of our team will go (全力以赴)to win the game.总结go的短语：go back to/go back on ones word/go against/go with/go about /go round10. take upTheir protests were later taken by other groups.He took the story where Tim had left off.(08宁夏)After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane took her job as a doctor in the country side.(07辽宁)Dont be taken by products promising to make you lose weight quickly.(06浙江)Were trying to ring you back, Bryan, but we think we took your number incorrectly.(08江西)I took it a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price