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People's Education Press High School English Compulsory Two Glossary (with phonetic symbols and original examples)

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Book2 Unit1

Book2 Unit1

1.△ cultural /'kʌltʃərəl/ adj. Cultural (often used before nouns)

Do you know what a cultural relic is? Do you know what a cultural relic is? (P1)

2. △ relic /'relik/ n. Relic; relics; monument

Do you know what a cultural relic is? Do you know what a cultural relic is? (P1)

3.rare /reə/ adj. Rare; rare; precious

Does a cultural relic always have to be rare and valuable? Do cultural relics have to be rare and precious? (P1)

4. valuable /'væljuəbl/adj. valuable; valuable

5.survive /sə'vaɪv/vi. survive; survive; continue to exist

Is it enough to have survived for a long time?Is it enough to have survived for a long time? (P1)

6.vase /vɑ:z/ n. vase; vase

Are cultural relics only objects like vases or can they be buildings too?

Are cultural relics are just items like vases, or can they be buildings? (P1)

7.dynasty /ˈdɪnəsti/ Beauty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ n. dynasty; dynasty

the Ming Dynasty vase The vase of the Ming Dynasty (P1)

8.△ dragon /'dræɡən/ n. dragon

9.△ amber /'æmbə/ n. amber; amber

Have you ever seen a piece of amber? Have you ever seen amber? (P1)

10.in search of Search for

in search of the amber room

12.amazing /ə'meɪzɪŋ/adj.

Frederick William Ⅰ, the King of Prussia, could never have imagined that his greatest gift to the Russian people would have such an amazing history. (P1)

13.select /sɪ'lekt/vt. Select; choose

The amber which was selected had a beautiful yellow-brown color like honey.

The amber selected is bright in color, showing a honey-like yellow-brown color. (P1)

14.honey /'hʌni/ n. honey; honey; (love name) dear; baby

15.design /dɪ 'zaɪn/ n. design; pattern; conception; intention

The design of the room was in the fancy style popular in those days.

The design of the amber house adopts the unique architectural style that was popular at that time. (P1)

16.fancy /'fænsɪ /adj. Strange; strange vt. imagine; think; want

17.style /staɪl/n. [C,U] style; style; type; [C] style

18.decorate /'dekəreɪt/v. Decorate; decoration

It was also a treasure decorated with gold and jewels. (P1)

19.jewel /'dʒu:əl/n. [Common plural] Jewel; Gemstone

20.artist /'ɑ:tɪst/n. Artist

It was also a treasure decorated with gold and jewels, which took the country's best artists about ten years to make. It took about ten years for a group of the best artists in the country to complete it. (P1)

21.belong /bɪ'lɒŋ/vi. belongs; is a member of...

belong to belong; is a member of... (not used for tenses and passive voice)

However, the next King of Prussia, Frederick William I, to whom the amber room belonged, decided not to keep it. However, the next King of Prussia, Frederick William I, to whom the amber room belonged, decided not to keep it. (P2)

22.in return as a reward; return

In return, the Czar sent him a troop of his best soldiers.

As a reward, the Tsar gave him a team of his best soldiers. (P2)

23.reception /rɪ'sepʃn/n. [U]Reception; Reception [C]Reception; Welcome Meeting

About four meters long, the room served as a small reception hall for important visitors.

Amber House is about 4 meters long and is used as a small reception room for important guests.(P2)

24.at war is in a state of war

This was a time when the two countries were at war . This was the period of war between the two countries. (P2)

25.remove /rɪ'mu:v/vt. Remove; take away (often used with from); fire; remove (clothing, etc.)

Before the Nazis could get to the summer palace, the Russians were able to remove some furniture and small art objects from the Amber Room.

Before the Nazis arrived at the summer palace, the Russians could only move away some furniture and small art accessories from the Amber Room.

Before the Nazis arrived at the summer palace, the Russians could only move away some furniture and small art accessories from the Amber Room. (P2)

27.wooden /'wʊdn/adj. Wooden; dull

In less than two days 100,000 pieces were put inside twenty-seven wooden boxes.

In less than two days, 100,000 parts were put inside twenty-seven wooden boxes.

In less than two days, 100,000 parts were put inside twenty-seven wooden boxes. (P2)

28.doubt /daʊt/ n. doubt; doubt vt. doubt; disbelief

There is no doubt that the boxes were then put on a train for Konigsberg, which was at that time a German city on the Baltic Sea. (P2)

29.△ mystery /'mistri ;US 'mistəri/n. Mystery; mysterious things

After that, what happened to the Amber Room remains a mystery.

Since then, the Amber Room's place has become a mystery. (P2)

30.former /'fɔ:mə/adj. [only used before] Previous;

By studying old photos of the former Amber Room, they have made the new one look like the old one. By studying the original photos of the Amber Room, they have made the new one look like the old one. (P2)

31.worth /wɜ:θ/prep. Value; equivalent to...n. Value; function adj. [Ancient] valuable

Is it worth rebuilding lost cultural religions such as the Amber Room or Yuanmingyuan in Beijing?

A lost cultural sites like Amber House, Beijing's Old Summer Palace are worth rebuilding? (P2)

32.△ rebuild /ri:'bild/ vt. Rebuild; make recovery

33.local /'ləʊkl/adj. local; local

Later he gave it to his local museum. Later he handed it to the local museum. (P3)

35.take apart Remove; remove

The old man saw some Germans taking apart the Amber Room and removing it.

An old man saw some Germans taking apart the Amber Room and removing it.

An old man saw some Germans taking apart the Amber Room and removing it. (P4)

36.painting /'peɪntɪŋ/n. [C] Painting; [U] Painting

The painting which was drawn by a famous artist in the Tang Dynasty was very valuable. This painting by a famous painter of the Tang Dynasty was very valuable. (P4)

37.castle /'kɑ:sl/n. Castle

Every year a large number of tourists come to visit the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, which is beautiful. Every year, a large number of tourists come to visit the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, which is beautiful. (P4)

38.trial /'traɪəl/n. Trial; trial; trial

In a trial, a judge must decide which eyeswitnesses to believe and which not to believe. (P5)

39.△ eyewitness /ai 'witnis/ n. [C] Eyewitness; witness

40.evidence /'evɪdəns/n. According to; evidence; testimony

This kind of information is called evidence. This kind of information is called evidence. (P5)

41.explode /ɪk'spləʊd/vt.&vi (make) explosion; detonation; erection (fury)

In April 1945 I heard something explode at midnight.

At midnight in April 1945 I heard something exploded. (P5)

42.entrance /'entrəns/n. Entrance; channel; entry; entry right

To my surprise, the entrance to the mine was closed.(P5)

43.sailor /'seɪlə/ n. sailor; seaman; crew

44. sink /sɪŋk/(sank,sunk; sunk,sunken) vi. sink; sink; sit down; (mood) becomes heavy

On the voyage, the ship was attacked and sank.

At sailing, the ship was attacked and sunk.

At the sailing, the ship was attacked and sunk.

At the time of the sailing, the ship was attacked and sunk.

At the time of the sailing, the ship was attacked and sunk.

At the time of the sailing, the ship was attacked and sunk.

A. (P6)

46.think highly of Highly value...; high evaluation of...

I think highly of those who are searching for the Amber Room.

I really appreciate those who are looking for Amber Room. (P7)

47. informal /ɪn'fɔ:ml/adj. informal

Read the following tips for organizing an informal class debate. (P7)

48.debate /dɪ 'beɪt/ n. debate; debate; discussion vt. &vi (especially formal) debate; discussion

Book2 Unit2

1.ancient /'eɪnʃənt / adj. Ancient; ancient

Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? (P9)

2.compete /kəm'pi:t/ vi. Competition; Compete

compete in sth. Participate in... Competition (compete)

How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?

How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?

How many countries participated in the ancient Olympic Games? (P9)

Our Greek cities used to compete against each other just for the honor of winning. (P10)

3.take partin Participate; Participate (no prepositions are used when there is no object)

Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?

Who could not participate in the ancient Olympic Games? (P9)

4.medal /'medl/ n. [C] Medal; medal; commemorative medal

Who was China's first gold medal winner and for what event?

Who was China's first gold medal winner and for what event?

Who was China's first athlete to win the Olympic gold medal? What are the award-winning competition events? (P9)

5.stand for represents; symbol

What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand?

What does the five rings on the Olympic flag represent? (P9)

6.△ mascot /'mæskət; 'mæskɒt/ n. Mascot

What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?

What is the official mascot for the Beijing Olympics?

What is the official mascot for the Beijing Olympics? (P9)

7.magical /'mædʒɪkl/adj. witchcraft; magic; magical

Pausanias, who was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago, has come on a magical journey on March 18, 2007 to find out about the present-day Olympic Games.

Pausanias was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago. He took a magical trip on March 18, 2007 to inquire about the contemporary Olympic Games. (P9)

8.volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ n. [C] Volunteer; volunteer worker; vt. & vi. Volunteer; volunteer worker

He is now interviewing Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.

He is interviewing Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.

He is interviewing Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games.

He is interviewing Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games. (P9)

9.homeland /'həʊmlænd/n. Motherland; Homeland

I’ve come to your time to find out about the present-day Olympic Games because I know that in 2004 they were held in my homeland. (P9)

10.regular /'reɡjʊlə/adj. Regular; regular; regular; regular

There are two main sets of Games-the Winter and Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years on a regular basis.

There are two sports: the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics. Both sports meets are held every four years. (P10)

11.basis /'beɪsɪs/n.[C] (pl bases) Basic; according to

12.athlete /'æθli:t/n.[C] Athlete; athletes

Only athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their event will be admitted as competitors. Only athletes who have reached the unified standards for their respective events will be accepted as competitors.(P10)

13.△athletics /æθˈletɪks/ n. [U] Sports; competitive

Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports, and … Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports, and … Women are not only allowed, but they also play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports, and … (P10)

15.gymnasium (gym)/dʒɪm'neɪzɪəm/ (/dʒɪm/) n. [C] Gym; gymnasium

For each Olympics, a special village is built for them to live in, a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and a gymnasium as well.

Each Olympic Games has a special village (Olympic Village) for participating people to live, a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and an indoor gymnasium. (P10)

16.admit /əd'mɪt/vt. & vi. Allow… to enter; receive (admission); admit; recognize; recruit

be admitted as… be accepted as…

17.slave /sleɪv/n. [C] Slave; person who is completely controlled by (something)

No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women!

No other countries could join, nor could slaves or women!

No other countries could participate, nor could slaves and women. (P10)

18.nowadays /'naʊədeɪz/adv. (Compared with the past) Nowadays; now

Nowadays any country can take part if their athletes are good enough.

Nowadays can now participate as long as their athletes meet the standards for participating. (P10)

19.stadium /'steɪdɪəm/n. [C] (open-air large-scale) stadium (pl stadiums or stadia)

20.as well Also; also; also (adverb phrases, usually placed at the end of a sentence)

21.host /həʊst/ vt. Organize; host; host; host; entertain; n. [C] Host; host; (TV or radio) host

Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games? Will anyone want to host the Olympic Games? (P10)

22.responsibility/rɪspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/ n. [C,U] Responsibility; Responsibility

It’s a great responsibility but also a great honor to be chosen.

is chosen not only to bear great responsibility but also to enjoy great honor. (P10)

20.△ olive /'ɒlɪv/ n. Olive tree; olive leaves; olive branches; olive

So even the olive wreath has been replaced!

Therefore, even the olive branch wreath was replaced! (P10)

21.△ wreath /rɪ:θ/n. wreath; corolla; circle

23.replace /rɪ'pleɪs/vt. replace; replace; replace (= take the place of)

So even the olive wreath has been replaced! Therefore, even the olive branch garland was replaced! (P10)

24.motto /'mɒtəʊ/n. Motto; motto; aphorism

That’s the motto of the Olympics, you know-"Swifter, Higher and Stronger."

You know, the slogan of the Olympics is "faster, higher, stronger". (P10)

25.△ similarity / sɪmə'lærətɪ/ n. Similarity; similarity (antonym difference)

Scan the passage to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. Browse the articles to find the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. (P11)

26.charge /tʃɑ:dʒ/ vt. & vi. Charge; (to…) Ask price n. [U] Supervisor, in charge; [C, U] fee; charge; ask price

in charge supervisor; responsible for

23. physical /'fɪzɪkl/adj. physical; physical

special hall for physical exercise (P12)

27.fine /faɪn/ vt. fine n.[C] fine

No smoking will be allowed. If you are discovered, you will be fined.

Smoking is prohibited. If found out, you will be fined. (P13)

28.poster /'pəʊstə/n.[C] Poster; poster

Now you are asked to make a poster to advertise a sporting event. Now you are asked to make a poster to advertise a sporting event. (P13)

29.advertise /'ædvətaɪz/vt. & vi.advertise for …;promote

30.△ princess /prɪn'ses/ n. princess; princess

Atlanta was a Greek princess. Atlanta is a Greek princess.(P14)

31.△ prince /prɪns/ n. Prince

Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta. (P14)

32.glory /'ɡlɒ:rɪ/n. [U]Glory; Honor

But she was not allowed to run and wing lotion for herself in the Olympic Games.

But she was not allowed to participate in the Olympic Games to win honors for herself. (P14)

33.bargain /'bɑ:ɡɪn/n. [C] Agreement; price cuts; bargain vi. Bargain; conditions

Her father said that she must marry, so Atlanta made a bargain with him.

Her father said she must marry, so Atlanta made a bargain with him.

Her father said she had to get married, so Atlanta reached an agreement with her father. (P14)

34.hopeless /'həʊplɪs/adj. No hope; desperate

Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta, but when they hear of her rules they knew it was hopeless. (P14)

35.foolish /'fu:lɪʃ/adj. Stupid; stupid

Why are these men so foolish? Why are these men so stupid? (P14)

36.△ goddess /'ɡɒdɪs/ n. Goddess; the woman worshipped

He went to ask the Greek Goodness of Love for help. (P14)

37.pain /peɪn/ n. [U,C] Pain; pain; distress; hard work

She made as many men as she could share her pain.She lets as many men as she could share her pain. (P14)

38.one after another; one after another; one after another

He throw the golden apples one after another. He threw the golden apples one after another. (P15)

39.deserve / dɪˈzɜ:v / vi. & vt. deserve (repayment or punishment); worth

Do you think Hippomenes deserved to win the race?

Do you think Hippomenes deserved to win the race?

Do you think Hippomenes should win this game? (P15)

40.△ striker /'straɪkə/ n. striker; (football) striker

I especially like playing on the wing-like Beckham but being a striker is good as well.

I especially like playing wing-like Beckham but being a striker is good as well.

I especially like playing wing-like Beckham but being a striker is good as well.

I especially like playing wing-like Beckham , but playing forward is also good. (P16)

Book2 Unit3

1.△ abacus /'æbəkəs/ n. abacus

2.△ calculator /'kælkjʊleɪtə/ n. calculator

3.△ PC (=personal computer) Personal computer; personal computer

4.△ laptop /'læptɔp/ n. laptop

5.△ PDA (personal digital assistant) Handheld computer; personal digital assistant

6.△ analytical /ænə'lɪtɪkl/ adj. Analysis of

7.calculate /'kælkjʊleɪt/ vt. Calculate; Estimation; Prediction

calculating machine (P17)

8.universal /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl / adj. Universal; universal; Universal; Universal; Universal; Universal machine (P17)

9.simplify /'sɪmplɪfaɪ/ vt. Simplify

Although I was young I could simplify difficult sums.

Although I was young at the time, I was able to simplify some complex math problems. (P18)

10.sum /sʌm/ [C]n. arithmetic questions; total; amount vt.&vi. total; sum; summation; summing (summed; summing)

11.operator /'ɒpəreɪtə(r) / n. operator; operator; (enterprise) operator

After I was programmed by an operator who used cards with holes, I could “think” logically and produce an answer quicker than any person. After the operator designed the program for me with card holes, I could “think” logically and produce an answer quicker than any person.(P18)

12.logical /'lɒdʒɪkl / adj. Logical; reasonable

logically /'lɒdʒɪklɪ / adv. Logical; logically; organized

13.technology / tekˈnɒlədʒi / n.[U] technology; technology; technology

14.revolution /revə'lu:ʃn/ n.[C,U] revolution; great change

15.artificial /ɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/ adj. artificial; fake

artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence (P18)

15.intelligence /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/ n. [U]Intellect; Intelligence; Intelligence

16.solve /sɒlv/ vt. Solve; Solution

In 1936 my real father, Alan Turing, wrote a book about how I could be made to work as a "universal machine" to solve any difficult mathematical problem. (P18)

17.△ mathematical /mæθə'mætɪkl/ adj.

18.from … on

From then on, I grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.

Since then, I grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.

Since then, I have grown rapidly in size and brain capacity. (P18)

19.reality /rɪ'ælətɪ/ n. [C,U] Reality; fact; reality

However, this reality also worried my designers.

However, this reality also worried my designers. (P18)

20.△ designer /dɪ'zaɪnə/ n. designer

21.personal /'pɜ:sənl/ adj. private; personal; personal; interpersonal

a PC (= personal computer) personal computer (P18)

22.personally /'pɜ:sənlɪ/ adv. Personally; personally

Personally, I think the team that won first place cheated. I personally think the team that won the championship cheated.

23.tube /tju:b/ n. tube; tube; electron tube; subway

First it was stored in tubes, then on transistors and later on very small chips. (P18)

24.△ transistor /træn'zɪstə/ n. transistor

25.△ chip /tʃɪp/ n. fragment; chip

26.as a result; therefore

As a result, I totally changed my shape. (P18)

27.total /'təʊtl/ adj. [Commonly used before noun] Total (amount, etc.); All; Complete

totally /'təʊtlɪ/ adv. Completely; whole (= completely)

28.so … that… so…

Over time my memory has developed so much that, like an elephant, I never forget anything I have been told! (P18)

29.network /'netwɜ:k / n.[C] Network; mesh system; relationship network

But I was always so lonely standing there by myself, until in early 1960s they gave me a family connected by a network. (P18)

30.web /web/ n. [C] Web; spider web, web

I was able to share my knowledge with others through the World Wide Web. (P18)

31.application /æplɪ'keɪʃn/ n. [C] Usage; application; application

Since the 1970s many new applications have been found for me. Since the 1970s, I have been developed many new applications. (P18)

32.finance /'faɪnæns/ n. Finance; Finance; Funding

I have become very important in communication, finance and trade.(P18)

33.mobile /'məʊbaɪl/ adj. [Commonly used before noun] movable; flowing

I have also been put into robots and used to make mobile phones as well as help with medical operations. (P18)

34.rocket /'rɒkɪt / n. Rocket

I have even been put into space rockets and sent to explore the Moon and Mars.

I also were placed in an aviation rocket to explore the moon and Mars. (P18)

35.explore /ɪk'splɔ:/ vt. & vi. Explore; probe; explore; explore; explore

36.anyhow /'enɪhaʊ/ adv. No matter what; and (= anyway)

Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.

No matter what, my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.

No matter what, my goal is to provide humans with a high quality.

No matter what, my goal is to provide humans with a high quality. (P18)

37.goal /ɡəʊl/ n. Goal; purpose; goal; goal; (goal) score

38.happiness /'hæpɪnɪs/ n. Happiness; happiness

I am now truly filled with happiness that I am a dedicated friend and helper of the human race!

Now I am full of happiness because I am a loyal friend and helper of the human race!

Now I am full of happiness because I am a loyal friend of human beings and help them at all times. (P18)

39.human race human

40.△ supporting /sə'pɔ:tɪŋ/ adj. [only for prenoun] supported;supported;

41.download /daʊn'ləʊd/ vt. & vi. Download

He used to download information from the internet and made good use of it.

He used to download information from the internet and made good use of it.

He used to download information from the internet and made good use of it.

He used to download information from the internet and make good use of it.

He used to download information from the internet and make good use of it.

He used to download information from the internet and make good use of it.

(P20)

42.△ programmer /'prəʊgræmə/ n. Programmer; programmer

Mike found a job as a computer programmer. Mike found a job as a computer programmer. (P20)

43. virus /'vaɪərəs/ n. (in computer program) virus; virus

An unknown virus has just attacked my computer. An unknown virus attacked my computer. (P21)

44.△ androɪd /'ændrɔɪd/ n. Robot

I’m part of an android football team. I am a member of Andy’s football team. (P22)

45.signal /'sɪɡnəl/ vi. & vt. Send signal n. Signal

For example, I have learned to signal to my teammates in computer language to give me the ball when I am open and have a good shot for a goal.

For example, when no one in front of me had a chance to shoot a good ball, I have learned to signal to my teammates in computer language to give me the ball when I am open and have a good shot for a goal.

For example, when no one in front of me had a chance to shoot a good ball, I have learned to use computer language to signal to pass the ball to me. (P22)

46.△ teammate /'ti:mmeɪt/ n. companion; partner

47.type /taɪp/ n. type; (printed or printed) text; font vt. & vi. typing

They had developed a new type of program just before the competition. They happened to develop a new type of program just before the competition. (P22)

48.in a way (= in one way /in some ways)

In a way our programmer is like our coach.

To some extent, our programmers are like our coach. (P22)

49.coach /kəʊtʃ/ n. coach vt.& vi. training; training

50.arise /ə'raɪz/ vi. (arose, arisen) appears; occur; produce (=happen)

Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises.

Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises.

Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises.

Then she prepares reliable moves to use if I can use it in new situation. (P22)

51.with the help of

After all, with the help of my electronic brain which never forgets anything, using my intelligence is what I’m all about!

No matter what, with the help of the electronic brain that I can never forget, using intelligence is everything for me.(P22)

52.electronic /eˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ adj.

53.character /'kærəktə/ n. (people, things) quality; character; characteristics

54.mop /mɒp/ n. mop vt. mop with mop; rub (mopped, mopped, mopping)

This means that it should clean the house, mop the floors, cook the dinner and deal with telephone calls. (P24)

55.deal with processing; With the help of a computer, sharing information is not difficult to deal with.

With the help of the computer, sharing information is not difficult to deal with.

With the help of the computer, it is not difficult to share information.

56.watch over Care; care; guard; monitor

I should also watch over my naughty niece, who comes to my house very often.

I should also watch over my naughty niece, who comes to my house very often.

I should also take care of my naughty niece, who often comes to my room. (P24)

57.△naughty /'nɔ:ti/ adj. Naughty; naughty

58.niece /niece/n. niece; niece

59.△ spoil /spɔɪl/ vt. Damage; spoiled

In that way, my niece will not spoil my free time and I can go out with my friends.

In that way, my niece will not take up my spare time and I can go out with my friends.

In this way, my niece will not take up my spare time and I can go out with my friends.

. (P24)

Book 2 Unit 4

1.wildlife /'waɪldlaɪf / n. [U] Wildlife; wildlife

wildlife protection wildlife protection (P25)

2. wild /waɪld/adj. Wild; wild; undeveloped; desolate

3.protection /prə'tekʃn/ n. [U] Protection; defense

4.△ habitat /'hæbɪtæt/ n.[C]Habitat; (animal and plant) natural environment

If their habitat is threatened or they cannot find enough food, their numbers may decrease. If their habitat is threatened, or if they cannot find enough food, their number may be reduced. (P25)

5.△ threaten /'θretn/ vt. &vi. Intimidate; threaten; endanger

6.decrease /dɪˈkri:s/vi. & vt. Reduce; (make) smaller; or less (antonym: increase; increase) n. Reduce; reduce

7. △ endanger /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə(r)/ vt. Hazard; put danger

endangered /ɪn'deɪndʒəd/ adj. Endangered; about to extinction

As a result, these endangered animals may even die out. As a result, these endangered animals may even die. (P25)

8.in danger (of) in danger; dying

Why are they in danger of disappearing? Why are they in danger of extinction? (P25)

9.die out (species, etc.) extinction; extinction

10.loss /lɒs/ n.[C,U] Loss; loss; loss

Loss of bamboo growing areas loss (P25)

11.reserve /rɪˈzɜ:v/ n. [C] (animal and plant) reserve; nature reserve

Wolong Natural Reserve Wolong Nature Reserve (P25)

12.hunt /hʌnt/ vt. & vi. Hunting; hunting; searching

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n. hunting; Search; Search for

too much hunting in the 1950s (P25)

13.zone /zəʊn/ n. Region; zone; area; area

Natural Protection Zone Nature Reserve (P25)

14.in peace harmoniously; peacefully; peacefully

About 30-40 remain after being left in peace with no hunting

avor hunting, about 30-40 (P25)

15.△ species /'spi:ʃi:z/ n. species; species (single and plural homomorphic)

Daisy had always longed to help endangered species of wildlife. (P26)

16.carpet /'kɑ:pɪt/ n. carpet; blanket, velvet blanket; carpet-like covering

One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. One day she woke up and found a flying carpet by her bed. (P25)

17.respond /rɪ'spɒnd/ vi. Respond; Respond; Respond

Daisy responded immediately. Daisy answered immediately.(P26)

18.distant /'dɪstənt/ adj. Distant; far away; long-lasting

Please take me to a distant land where I can find the animal that gave fur to make this sweater. (P26)

19.fur /fɜ:(r)/ n. fur; fur; soft fur

Our fur is being used to make sweaters for people like you. Our fur is used to make sweaters for people like you. (P26)

20.relief /rɪˈli:f/ n. [ U] (pain or worrying) relief or relief; (after unhappiness) relief; relief

in relief; relieve

In relief

In relief Daisy burst into laughter. Daisy felt relieved and suddenly laughed. (P26)

21.laughter /'lɑ:ftə/ n.[U] Laugh; laughter

22.mercy /'mɜ:si/ n. [U] Mercy; forgiveness; mercy

Farmers hunted us without mercy. Farmers always hunted us ruthlessly. (P26)

23.certain /'sɜ:tn/ adj. A certain; specific; certain; certain; indeed

They allowed tourists to hunt only a certain number of animals if they paid the farmers. (P26)

24.importance /ɪmˈpɔ:tns/ n. [ U] Importance (Severity)

It shows the importance of wildlife protection, but I’d like to help as the WWF suggests. This reflects the importance of wildlife protection, but I’d like to help as the WWF suggests. (P26)

25. rub /rʌb/ vt. rub; rub (rubbed, rubbed, rubbing)

A monkey watched them as it rubbed itself. A monkey looked at them as it rubbed itself. (P26)

27.mosquito /mə'ski:təu/ n. Mosquito

I’m protecting myself from mosquitoes. I do this to prevent mosquito bites. (P26)

28.insect /'insekt/ n. Insect

When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. (P26)

29.contain /kən'teɪn/ vt. Contain (ingredient); contains, contain; control, inhibit (feeling)

It contains a powerful drug which affects mosquitoes.

It contains a powerful drug that prevents mosquitoes.

It contains a powerful drug that prevents mosquitoes.

. (P26)

30.powerful /'paʊəfl/ adj. Powerful; powerful; strong

31.affect /ə'fekt/ vt. Effect; make changes; (disease) invasion, infection; (emotional) impress

32.attention /ə'tenʃn/ n. Attention; attention; attention

pay attention to pay more attention to the rainforest where I live and appreciate how the animals live together. (P26)

33.appreciate /ə'pri:ʃieɪt / vt. Awareness; understand; thanks; appreciate; appreciate; appreciate; appreciate; appreciate

She appreciated the danger, so she sounded her horn loudly until the lion turned and walked away.

34.succeed /sək'si:d/ vi. Success vt. Succession; succession; inheritance

What must be done if wildlife protection is to succeed?

If wildlife protection is to succeed, what is the must be done? (P27)

35.secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ adj. Safe; reliable

However, they know that the farmers are very poor and need to have a secure income. However, they know that the farmers are very poor and need to have a secure income.(P27)

36.income /'ɪnkʌm/ n. [C,U] Income

37.employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ vt. hiring; use (time, energy, etc.)

Can they are employed to work in the park and not hurt the animals?

Do you hire them to work in the park and not hurt the animals? (P27)

38.harm /hɑ:m/ n. & vt. Damage; harm n.[U] Damage; harm; harm

What should be done to punish people who do harm to the animals? How should people who harm animals be punished? (P27)

39.bite /baɪt/ vt. & vi.(bit, bitten, biting) bite; sting; sting n.[C] bite, (bited) a bite

40.△ extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/ n. extinction; extinction

41.dinosaur /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/ n. dinosaur

The most famous of these animals are dinosaurs. (P30)

42.come into being formed; produce (= come into existence, not used for progressive and passive voice)

They lived on the earth tens of millions of years ago, long before humans came into being and their future seemed secure at that time. Their prospects seemed to be very safe at that time. (P30)

43.△ county /'kaʊnti/ n. county; county

The eggs of twenty-five species have been found in Xixia County, Nanyang, Henan Province. 25 species of dinosaur eggs were found in Xixia County, Nanyang, Henan Province. (P30)

44.inspect /ɪnˈspekt/ vt. Check; inspect

When scientists inspected the bones, they were surprised to find that these dinosaurs could not only run like the others but also climb trees. (P30)

45.△ unexpected /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/adj. Unexpected; unexpected

Some scientists think it came after an unexpected incident when a huge rock from space hit the earth and put too much dust into the air. Some scientists believe that the extinction of dinosaurs occurred after an accident, when a huge rock in the universe hit the earth and put too much dust into the air. (P30)

46.incident /'ɪnsɪdənt/ n.[C] Event; Incident

47.dust /dʌst/ n. Dust; Dust; Dust

48.according to

According to a UN report, some 844 animals and plants have disappeared in the last 500 years. (P30)

49.△ disappearance /ˌdɪsə'pɪərəns/ n. disappear; disappear; extinction

disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ vi. disappear; extinction

Please listen to a story of the dodo and how it disappeared from the earth. (P30)

50.fierce /fɪəs/ adj. Fierce; violent

51.so that in order; result; therefore

52.ending /'endɪŋ/ n. [C] end; end

All letters have a start and an ending. All letters must have a beginning and an ending. (P31)

53.△ faithfully /'feɪθfəli/ adv. Faithfully; faithfully

Yours faithfully (used as a set of words before the end of a formal letter or business letter) (P31)

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