Lesson 4
The Trial that Rocked the World
I. Word Explanation:
1. forlorn 英语六级作文模板
a. typical b. unhappy c. crowded d. simple
2. ponder
a. strike b. injure c. cut d. think
3. shrewd
a. quick b. industrial c. suspicious d. clever
4. livid
indiesa. clear green b. dark red c. light brown d. blue grey
5. scorch
a. touch b. burn c. toast c. baked
6. prairie
a. mountain b. basin c. high land d. grassland
7. twirl
成考英语作文a. stir b. flow c. spin d. move
8. spectator
a. onlooker b. participator c. orator d. partner
9. magnetic
a. skilful b. attractive c. energetic d. industrial
10. exhort
a. make sb. tired b. go abroad c. advi d. welcome
11. festoon
a. stride b. display c. spread d. decorate
12. erupt
a. explode b. rai c. elevate d. break
13. indict
a. explain b. charge c. write d. indicate
14. anticipate
a. advance b. wait for c. foree d. overlook
15. counl
a. lawyer b. officer c. governor d. teacher
16. reassure
a. make sure c. confide c. comfort d. convince
17. procute
a. perform b. accu c. predict d. defend
18. sprout
a. appear b. grow c. develop d. all the above
19. rickety
51ielts
a. strong b. brave c. adventurous d. shaky
20. sweltering
a. hot b. heat c. sweat d. boiled
21. nominee
a. elector b. candidate c. voter d. reprentative
服装库存22. verdict
a. punishment b. penal c. opinion d. judgement
23. hail
a. accept b. greet c. welcome d. receive
24. image
a. shape b. figure c. feature d. likeness
II. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the following words or expressions in its proper form. Each word or expression is to be ud only once.
adhere to, adjourn, advance, collap, contaminate, on hand, overlook, reconcile, rule out, snowball, take on, under way, violate,
1. All his old friends will be __ to e Jack receive the medal of honour.
2. He resolutely __ what he had said at the meeting,. He wouldn't change his mind in any way.
3. The biologist __ a new theory of life.
4. They blockaded the Suez Canal, which __ the international agreement.
5. Once the business starts __, we should be able to take on more staff.
6. After the students put up Christmas decorations, the classroom __ a holiday appearance.
7. The yearly campaign to rai funds for the Red Cross is already __.
8. The Middle East Peace Conference __ due to the fact that the Israeli government had just expelled 12 Palestinians.
9. Friends managed __ him with his wife after years of paration.
10. From our hou on the hillside, we can __ the whole of the port and harbour.
11. The water in this part of the river __ with waste from the factory.
12. The earthquake caud many building __.
13. The police have __ murder but are still holding veral people for questioning.
III. Replace each underlined part with one word learnt in the text, the first letter of which is given:
1. She felt her confidence restored after the teacher told her she could pass the examination.
2. Meningitis is widespread especially during early spring.
3. China Daily receives messages from all parts of the world.
4. Her performance exceeded my expectations.
5. Caught at the scene of the theft, the pickpocket bent low from fear at the corner.
6. He criticized verely and publicly the practice of heart transplants.
7. Dr. Quilty sat on the corner of his desk.
8. She slipped through a large crowd of people, frantically arching for David.
czech taxi1. r_________ | 2. r_________ | 3. d_________ | 4. s_________ |
pitchblack5. c_________ | silk6. d_________ | denmark什么意思7. p_________ | 8. t_________ |
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IV. Make up the misd letters of the words according to the context provided.
1. Something that is c________ is connected with crime or with the punishment of crime. ungelivable
2. If a situation or activity i_______ someone or something, it includes them as a necessary part or it us them in some way.
3. If you can d_________ one thing from another thing or d ______ between two things,
you can e or understand the difference between them. If you describe someone as d__________ or describe their work or career as d________ you mean that they have been very successful in their work or career and therefore have a high reputation.
