1、.Unit 1 the Correct WordFocusDenotation and Connotation1. Denotation refers to the literal and primary meaning of a word-the definition you find in a dictionary.2. Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word.We can list some words to compare its different meaning of denotation a
2、nd connotation.WordDenotationConnotationSentence(connotation)goldA kind of material source Expensive, money wealthGold now is very expensive.moonThe natural body that moves around the earth once 28 days.Beauty lonely, coldness ,purity, tranquilityMany years past she still keep a charity like the moo
3、n.iceWater frozen so that it has become solid.Coldness, indifference cruelty, death, etcThe ice in his voice was only to hide the pain.bloodRed liquid flowing through the bodies of human or animalRelationship, death, descent ,race, temperament Blood is thick than water.winterA seasonColdness, tired
4、,upsetPlease walk out you winter of life , just smile to your life.Attitude: when we write in English, we have to be careful with some emotionally loaded words-i.e. words that can reveal the writers attitude. We can divide the words attitude into three parts: 1commendatorypositive 2neutral 3derogato
5、rypejorativeCommendatoryNeutralPejorativequaintstrangebizarrepersiststubbornpigheadedcomplimentpraiseflatteringSenior citizenOld personfossilBachelor girlSingle girlspinsterCollocation: fixed combination of wordsThere are several types of collocation: 1.V+N(follow the fashion) 2. A+N(a brilliant suc
6、cess) 3.V+AD(think alike) 4.PREP+N(the answer to a question) 5. V+PREP(think of an idea)False FriendsAdvise(v) vs. advice(n) angel （天使）vs. angle（角度）capital（首都，资金）vs. capitol（国会大厦）Complement（补充） vs. compliment （称赞）credible（可信的，确实的） vs. credulous（轻信的，易受骗的） get knowledge(t) vs. learn knowledge(f)Gramma
7、rSubject-Verb agreement1when the subject is compoundWork and play are equally important.Ham and eggs is my favorite breakfast.(1)由and或bothand连接的并列结构作主语时，如果意义为复数，谓语动词用复数；如果作主语的并列结构不是指两个或两个以上的人或物，而是表示单数，则动词用单数；and与each等限定词时，随后动词用单数。(2)由neithernor not onlybut also连接的并列结构作主语，随后动词形式常遵循就近原则。(3)主语后用along w
8、ith, together with引导等词组，动词形式根据主语形式而定。2When the subject expresses quantity(1)有many a等限定词，其后动词形式为单数(2)a pair, heap of 后动词多接单数形式3when the subject is a relative pronoun, a what-clause, or in the there-be structure(1)以nominal clause 作主语，随后动词通常用单数(2)relative clause 中谓语动词单复数形式通常以关系代词先行项的形式而定(3)there be 谓语动
9、词单复数形式取决于所后的Unit2 The Appropriate WordFocusStyle: in English, words can be, roughly, formal , general, colloquial, and slang in terms of style. Formal and generalFormal words are not as common as general words, which form the basis of the vocabulary and are used for everyday communication.formalgene
10、ralfracturebreaklucidclearterminateendcorpulentfatfacilitateMake easyverifyproveconcuragreeNotice: a common belief among students is that formality is a virtue, but the best policy is to use general words in most cases and formal words in specific, formal contexts .Colloquial and slangWell, now, you
11、 know, Id like to say, oh, may god, I think.which can be used in colloquial, and contraction and abbreviation also can be used. But in some formal constitution wed better not use it. Notice : the colloquial style takes a less prominent role, therefore, for most writing tasks, it may not be ideal. To
12、o much slang can make a passage loose and unserious; some may even sound odd.Style and audienceThe formal style is characterized by extensive vocabulary, frequent use of formal and abstract words, absence of slang and almost no contraction or clipped words.The informal style is characterized by voca
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