Unit 4 World of the Future(7)

Unit 4 World of the Future

wonder n.

something that makes you feel surprise and admiration

The Internet has introduced millions to the wonders of digital photos and graphics.

Collocation:

wonders will never cease: used humorously to show one is

and pleased about something

Practice：

Translate the following sentences into English:

1) 这就是诗的奇妙之处，你总是有新的发现。

That’s the wonder of poetry, and you will never fail to find something new.

2) 奇怪的是没有更多的人受到伤害。

It’s a wonder that no more people were hurt.

liner n.

1) a large ship for passengers

Think of an ocean liner whose hull is transparent!

2) a piece of material used inside something, especially in order to keep it clean

The office doesn’t have any dustbin liner left.

suit n. & v.

1) n. a set of clothes that one wears for a particular activity

She was wearing a black trouser suit.

2) v. clothes, colors, etc. that suit you make you look attractive

Jill’s new hairstyle doesn’t really suit her.

Derivation:

suitable adj. suitability n. suitably adv.

Collocation:

suit yourself: used to tell someone they can do whatever they want to

suit somebody’s book: to fit well into someone’s plans

suit something to something: to make suitable or fit

Practice：

Fill in the blanks with proper words:

1) There’s no doubt about Christine’s _________ for the job.

2) The house is not really _________ for a large family.

3) We were relieved that Gordon had arrived at the wedding _________ dressed.

observatory n.

a special building from which scientists watch the moon, stars, weather, etc.

The place is now an observatory, and seemed quite ideal for my project.

Derivation:

observe v. observer n. observation n.

Practice：

Fill in the blanks with proper words: surprised

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