Unit 8
Daydreaming
Questions on the text:
1,Define daydreaming.
2,What sort of people show particular interest in
daydream research?
3,When and where is one most likely to daydream?
4,In what way does daydreaming differ from fantasy?
5,How is daydreaming related to personality type?
6,How does daydreaming affect us positively?
7,Do most daydreamers have personality problems?
8,Which pattern of daydreaming fits the majority of
people?
bud
The new bud appear in the spring.
come into bud
The roses are in bud.
urge
n.
feel a urge to save the situation
have the urge to learn English
resist the urge to know the inside story
v.
They urged us to give our support.
They urged on us the need for cooperation.
(suggest strongly)
startle
a startling piece of news
He startled from sleep.
You startled me! I didn’t hear you come
in.
rather
more exactly; more truly
I was home late Monday night or,rather,
early Tuesday morning.
They are enjoying themselves,Rather,
they appear to be enjoying themselves.
to meet one’s need
to meet one’s need/a demand/one’s
expectation
Their new model of car is so popular that
they have to open a new factory to
meet the demand.
by contrast
The coastal areas have mild winters,but
by contrast the central plains become
extremely cold.
By contrast,she was more outspoken.
build,to develop; form
Hard word builds (up) character.
Build a relationship / a business
Build confidence between the two sides
note
The report notes with approval the
government’s efforts to resolve this
problem,(remark)
Please note that this bill must be paid
within ten days.
characterize
His style is characterized by brevity.
简洁是他的文体之特色
Characterize briefly the essential features
of today’s swimming contest.
brood
brood over/about
For years he brooded vengeance.
多年来他策划复仇 。
He brooded over his misfortunes,他忧思
他不幸的事 。
be riddled with
This essay is riddled with errors.
The country is riddled with secret police.
The ambulance was riddled with bullets.
Reading II
1,Have you ever wondered how one’s
memory works?
2,What kinds of things affect one’s
memory?
3,Does what happened to the young
man who lost his memory after an
accident strike you as something
very unusual?
injury
a physical hurt or wound,esp,when
caused accidentally
to suffer injuries to the head
to add insult to injury
bruise
n,a mark caused by a blow or fall,
resulting in discolouring of the skin of
a human,animal or fruit but not
breaking of the skin:
It was a bad accident,but she
escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
v,to cause a bruise on
She fell and bruised her knee.
A bruised apple
Bruised feelings/pride
reveal
show or allow (something previously
hidden) to be seen:
Her laugh revealed her even teeth.
Never reveal my secret.
The investigation has revealed some
serious faults in this system.
recall
remember (not in progressive forms)
rather (fml)
I can’t recall the exact details of the
report.
I don’t recall ever meeting her,/
that I ever met her.
blank:
n,an empty space
Fill in the blanks on the form.
When I tried to remember his name,
my mind was a complete blank.
a,empty or expressionless
give somebody a blank look
one’s mind goes completely blank
despite
prep,(fml) in spite of; not prevented
by Despite their objections,I will do it
just the same.
Despite a shortage of steel,industrial
output has increased by five percent.
( in) despite of = in spite of
Daydreaming
Questions on the text:
1,Define daydreaming.
2,What sort of people show particular interest in
daydream research?
3,When and where is one most likely to daydream?
4,In what way does daydreaming differ from fantasy?
5,How is daydreaming related to personality type?
6,How does daydreaming affect us positively?
7,Do most daydreamers have personality problems?
8,Which pattern of daydreaming fits the majority of
people?
bud
The new bud appear in the spring.
come into bud
The roses are in bud.
urge
n.
feel a urge to save the situation
have the urge to learn English
resist the urge to know the inside story
v.
They urged us to give our support.
They urged on us the need for cooperation.
(suggest strongly)
startle
a startling piece of news
He startled from sleep.
You startled me! I didn’t hear you come
in.
rather
more exactly; more truly
I was home late Monday night or,rather,
early Tuesday morning.
They are enjoying themselves,Rather,
they appear to be enjoying themselves.
to meet one’s need
to meet one’s need/a demand/one’s
expectation
Their new model of car is so popular that
they have to open a new factory to
meet the demand.
by contrast
The coastal areas have mild winters,but
by contrast the central plains become
extremely cold.
By contrast,she was more outspoken.
build,to develop; form
Hard word builds (up) character.
Build a relationship / a business
Build confidence between the two sides
note
The report notes with approval the
government’s efforts to resolve this
problem,(remark)
Please note that this bill must be paid
within ten days.
characterize
His style is characterized by brevity.
简洁是他的文体之特色
Characterize briefly the essential features
of today’s swimming contest.
brood
brood over/about
For years he brooded vengeance.
多年来他策划复仇 。
He brooded over his misfortunes,他忧思
他不幸的事 。
be riddled with
This essay is riddled with errors.
The country is riddled with secret police.
The ambulance was riddled with bullets.
Reading II
1,Have you ever wondered how one’s
memory works?
2,What kinds of things affect one’s
memory?
3,Does what happened to the young
man who lost his memory after an
accident strike you as something
very unusual?
injury
a physical hurt or wound,esp,when
caused accidentally
to suffer injuries to the head
to add insult to injury
bruise
n,a mark caused by a blow or fall,
resulting in discolouring of the skin of
a human,animal or fruit but not
breaking of the skin:
It was a bad accident,but she
escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
v,to cause a bruise on
She fell and bruised her knee.
A bruised apple
Bruised feelings/pride
reveal
show or allow (something previously
hidden) to be seen:
Her laugh revealed her even teeth.
Never reveal my secret.
The investigation has revealed some
serious faults in this system.
recall
remember (not in progressive forms)
rather (fml)
I can’t recall the exact details of the
report.
I don’t recall ever meeting her,/
that I ever met her.
blank:
n,an empty space
Fill in the blanks on the form.
When I tried to remember his name,
my mind was a complete blank.
a,empty or expressionless
give somebody a blank look
one’s mind goes completely blank
despite
prep,(fml) in spite of; not prevented
by Despite their objections,I will do it
just the same.
Despite a shortage of steel,industrial
output has increased by five percent.
( in) despite of = in spite of
