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  Important words to learn:●Essential●improver ● Advanced

  pump/pamp/

  noun[C]DEVICE●1A a piece of equipment which is used to cause liquid, air or gas to move from one place to an-other:a water/bicycle/fuel pump○a UK petrol/US gas pump SHOE●2[USUALLY PLURAL]US(UK court shoe)a type of plain shoe with a raised HEEL and no way of fastening it to the foot which is worn by women 3[USUALLY PLURAL]a type of flat shoe, like a BALLET dancer's shoe when is worn by women 4[USUALLY PLURAL]UK a flat·shoe made of heavy clothy, which is worn by children for doing sports.

  ueerb LIQUID/GAS●1[T USUALLY·ADV/PREP]to force liquid or gas to move somewhere:our latest machine can pump a hundred gallors a minute,○The new wine is pumped into stirage tanks.○The heart pumos blood through the arteries/round the body.INFORMATION2[T]INFORMAL to keep asking someone for information, especially in a way that is not direce:She was pumping me for details of the new projece.

  Idioms pump sb's hand to SHAKE someone's hand(hold their hand and move it up and down, espacially In order to greet them)·pump lron INFORMAL to lift beavy weights for exercise; These days both men and wmen pump irom for fithess.

  Pharsal verbs pump sth into sth to spend a lot of money trying to make something operate succesfully:They had been pumpinh money into the business for some Years without seeing any results.

  Pump sth out(M)REMOVE1 to remove water or other liquid from something using a pump:We took turns pumping out the boat.PRODUCE2INFORMAL DISAPPROVING to produce words or loud music in a way that is repeated, forceful and continuous:The government keeps pumping out the same old propaganda.○The car radio was pumping out music with a heacy beat.

  Pump out sth someone's stomach is pumped out, a Poisonous substance is removed from it by being-sucked Through a tube.She had to go to hospital to have her Stomach pumped out.

  Pump sth up[M]INFORMAL to make someone feel more contident or excited:He was offering them advince and trying to pump them up.○[R]The players were pumping themselves up by singing the national anthem, before the game.

  Pump sth up[M]1 to fill something with air using a pump:Have you pumped up the balloons yet?○ I must pump the tyres up on my bike.2 INFORMAL to increase something by a large amount:The US was able to pump up exports.○Let's pump up the tolume a bit!

  Pump-action/pamp ek/n/ad ectiv[BEFORE NOUN]descnbes a device which operates by forcing songthing, especially air, in or out of a closed space or container; a pump-action shotgun○a pump-action toilet pump prlming noun[U]SPECIALIZED the activity of help-ing a business, programme, economy, etc.to develop by giving it money; The government is awarding small, pump prining grants to single mothers who are starting their oum businesses.

  Pun/pan

  Noun[C]a humorous use of a word or phrase which has several meanings or which sound like another word:she made a couple of dreadful puns.○This is a well-known joke based on a pun “What's black and white and red(=read)all over? A nepaper.

  Verb[I](-nn-)to make a pun

  Punch/pants/

  Nou HIT●1●(c)a forceful hit with a fist(=closed hand)she gave him a punch lik on us in the nose.EFFECT●2 U the power to be interesting and have a strong effect on people, I felt the performance speech presntation lacked punch DRnk●3[C OR U]a cold or hot drink made by mixing fruit juices pieces of frut and often wine or other alcoholic drinks tool●4[C]a piece of equipment which cuts boles in a maena by pushing a piece of met through it a ticket punch have you seen the hole puneh anghere?

  Verb(T)hit●1●to hit someone or something with your FIST(=closed hand); He punched him in the stomach.2 MALY US to hit with your fingers the bugins on a telephone or the kdys on a keys on a keyboard USE TOCL●3 to make a hole in something with a spscial place of equipment; I was just punching in some hets of paper.○This belt's too big.I'll have to punch an extra hole in it.

  Idioms punch sb's lights out informal to hit someone repeatedly very hard punch the clock us to put a card into a special machine to record the times you amive at and leave work:After 17 years of punching the clock, he just disappeared one morning and was mever heard from again.

(1)

What does the word“pump”mean in “He ran in every five minutes to pump me about the case”?

[  ]

A.

Talk with

B.

ask for information.

C.

Listen to

D.

Provide with evidence

(2)

When Sally says“The TV propram kept pumping out commercials”, she may be ________.

[  ]

A.

excited

B.

interested

C.

annoyed

D.

annoyed

(3)

What will the government most probably provide if it is engaged in a pump-priming program?

[  ]

A.

Sums of money

B.

Raw materials

C.

Human resources.

D.

Media support.

(4)

When Sylvia says“His speech was OK but it had no real punch”, she thinks it was not ________.

[  ]

A.

fluent and impressive

B.

logical and moving

C.

informative and significant

D.

interestitng and powerful

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  stick

  verb(stuck, stuck)

  push sth in

  [+adv./prep.] to push sth, usually a sharp object, into sth; to be pushed into sth:[VN] The nurse stuck the needle into my arm.◆ Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage.◆ [V] I found a nail sticking in the tyre.

  attach

  [+adv./prep.] to fix sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become fixed to sth in this way:[VN] He stuck a stamp on the envelope.◆ We used glue to stick the broken pieces together.◆ I stuck the photos into an album.◆ [V] Her wet clothes were sticking to her body.◆ The glue's useless-the pieces just won't stick.

  put

  [VN +adv./prep.](informal)to put sth in a place, especially quickly or carelessly:Stick your bags down there.◆ He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off.◆ Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ◆ Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ◆(spoken)Stick 'em up!(=put your hands above your head-I have a gun)

  become fixed

  [V]~(in sth)to become fixed in one position and impossible to move:The key has stuck in the lock.◆ This drawer keeps sticking.

  difficult situation

  (BrE, informal)(usually used in negative sentences and questions)to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation or person:[VN] I don't know how you stick that job.◆ They're always arguing-I can't stick it any longer.◆ The problem is, my mother can't stick my boyfriend.◆ [V -ing] John can't stick living with his parents.

  become accepted

  [V] to become accepted:The police couldn't make the charges stick(=show them to be true).◆ His friends called him Bart and the name has stuck(=has become the name that everyone calls him).

  [V] to not take any more cards

  Idioms:stick in your mind(of a memory, an image, etc.)to be remembered for a long time:One of his paintings in particular sticks in my mind.

  stick in your throat/craw(informal)

  (of words)to be difficult or impossible to say:She wanted to say how sorry she was but the words seemed to stick in her throat.

  (of a situation)to be difficult or impossible to accept; to make you angry

  stick your neck out(informal)to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong:I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is definitely the best candidate for the job.

  stick to your guns(informal)to refuse to change your mind about sth even when other people are trying to persuade you that you are wrong

  Phrasal Verbs:stick around(informal)to stay in a place, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive:Stick around; we'll need you to help us later.

  stick at sth to work in a serious and determined way to achieve sth:If you want to play an instrument well, you've got to stick at it.

  stick by sb [no passive] to be loyal to a person and support them, especially in a difficult situation:Her husband was charged with fraud but she stuck by him.

  stick by sth [no passive] to do what you promised or planned to do:They stuck by their decision.

  stick sth<->down(informal)to write sth somewhere:I think I'll stick my name down on the list.

  stick out to be noticeable or easily seen:They wrote the notice in big red letters so that it would stick out.

  stick sth<->out(of sth)to be further out than sth else or come through a hole; to push sth further out than sth else or through a hole:His ears stick out.◆ She stuck her tongue out at me.◆ Don't stick your arm out of the car window.

  stick to sth

  to continue doing sth in spite of difficulties:She finds it impossible to stick to a diet.

  to continue doing or using sth and not want to change it:He promised to help us and he stuck to his word(=he did as he had promised).◆ 'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ◆ She stuck to her story.

  stick together(informal)(of people)to stay together and support each other:We were the only British people in the town so we tended to stick together.

  stick up to point upwards or be above a surface:The branch was sticking up out of the water.

  stick with sb/sth [no passive](informal)

  to stay close to sb so that they can help you:Stick with me and I'll make you a millionaire!

  to continue with sth or continue doing sth:They decided to stick with their original plan.

  noun

  from tree

  [C] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree:We collected dry sticks to start a fire.◆ The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog.◆ Her arms and legs were like sticks(=very thin).

  for walking

  [C](especially BrE)=WALKING STICK:The old lady leant on her stick as she talked.

  in sport

  [C] a long thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball:a hockey stick

  long thin piece

  [C](often in compounds)a long thin piece of sth:a stick of dynamite ◆ carrot sticks ◆(AmE)a stick of butter

  [C](often in compounds)a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose:pieces of pineapple on sticks ◆ The men were carrying spades and measuring sticks.

  in plane/vehicle

  [C](informal, especially AmE)the control stick of a plane

  [C](informal, especially AmE)a handle used to change the GEARS of a vehicle

  for orchestra

  [C] a BATON, used by the person who CONDUCTS an orchestra

  criticism

  [U](BrE, informal)criticism or harsh words:The referee got a lot of stick from the home fans.

  country areas

  (the sticks)[pl.](informal)country areas, a long way from cities:We live out in the sticks.

  person

  [C](old-fashioned, BrE, informal)a person:He's not such a bad old stick.

(1)

When Jimmy says:“Every morning, I have to take the crowded bus to school, which I really can't stick.”, he may feel _________.

[  ]

A.

worried

B.

curious

C.

annoyed

D.

discouraged

(2)

Due to her fashionable dress, the woman stuck out when she was walking in the street.“stuck out” in this sentence means “_________”.

[  ]

A.

be noticeable

B.

be followed

C.

be admired

D.

be envied

(3)

When I was in trouble, Paul was the only one who _________ to help me.

[  ]

A.

stuck in his throat

B.

stuck together

C.

stuck up

D.

stuck his neck out

(4)

Sally said to me:“Try a peaceful life out in the sticks, and you will experience something totally different.” She means _________.

[  ]

A.

I should go to the woods to enjoy a new life.

B.

I should ignore the criticism and enjoy myself.

C.

I should go to the remote areas to have a change.

D.

I should go out by plane instead of by train to change my feelings.

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The Pentagon

五角大楼

    美国号称世界头号军事大国,其武力干涉几乎渗透到全球,有人开玩笑说:只要五角大楼打个喷嚏,整个地球都会震动。五角大楼是什么? 让我们揭开它神秘的面纱,好好地认识一下这座建筑的运作职能吧。

    The Pentagonor the headquarters of the US Department of Defenseis one of the largest office buildings in the worldtaking up a total land of 583 acresThe five-sided structure itself occupies an area of 29 acresEach of its five outside wails is 921 feet longIt has three times the floor space as the Empire State Building or half again as much space as either of the New York's World Trade Center towers

    Working inside this huge building are over 25 000 employeesone half of them being civilians and the other half members of the US armed forcesDuring the last year of the Second World War there were 37 000 peopleboth military and civilianworking inside the PentagonIn the Korean and Vietnam War periods31 000The employees are scattered among hundreds of offices that occupy a floor space of 3705793 square feet

While inside the building they tell time by 4 200 clocksdrink from 685 water fountainsutilize 280 rest roomsconsume 30 000 cups of coffee6 000 tins of milk and 5 000 bottles of soft drinks of various kinds every daywith a total staff of 600 persons preparing and serving food and drinks to the Pentagon employeesdaily

    Notes

    Pentagon n.五边形;五角大楼    civilian n.平民

    military n.军人          scatter v.分散

    utilize v.利用;应用       consume v期待的

complacent  adj. 自满的        idly  adv. 无效地;懒洋洋地

stout  n. 烈性黑啤酒          gratuity  n. 小费

egalitarian   n. & adj. 平等;平均主义(的)

Which statement is true?

A. The British bar staffs dislike people who make up their minds immediately.

B. They like people who can wait in line.

C. They hope people who want to have another drink ring the bell hanging behind the counter.

D. If you offer them a drink to express your tips, they will feel happy.

 

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    Comprehension question

The building is called “the Pentagon ”because________

Ait is the largest building in the world

Bit lies in the USA

Cit has five sides

  Dit is a secret place

 

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Table Manners in America

美国餐桌礼仪

    吃的礼节在不同的国度存在着明显的差异。如在我们中国家庭做客,主人会盛情款待你;你吃得越多,主人就会越高兴,还不时会给你添菜斟酒。但如果你把国内这些挺有礼貌的习惯带到美国,就可能会被认为不文雅或缺少修养……

    When eating at home with guests or eating outthere are several table manners that are generally observed

    Most meals served in American homes are served “family style” this means that food is placed on platters or in large bowlsand passed around to each person at the tableEach person takes a little food and puts it on his or her plateand then passes the food to the next personIt is OK to ask for second helpings

If you are treating your lady friend to a meal at a nice restaurantit is polite to hold the chair for her while she sits downEach person orders their own food and drinksand it is polite to order items that are similar in price to the host’s orderBefore beginning your mealplace your napkin over your lapand remove it when the meal is completely finished

It is polite to wait until everyone at your table is served before you begin eatingin some instancesit is best to wait until the host begin eatingIt is not polite to rest your elbows on the tableOnly one hand should be on the table for most of the mealunless you need to cut meat or pass somethingAmericans do not chew with their mouths openor speak when their mouths are full of foodWhen drinking alcoholit is impolite to drink too much or get drunkIf you do not drinkyou will usually not be pressured to do soand you should likewise not pressure others to drink with you

    Notes

    platter n.大浅盘         napkin n.餐巾

instance  n.例子          lap n.膝上

elbow  n.肘部          alcohol  n.酒;含酒精的饮料

likewise  adv.同样;也

Comprehension questions

1In Americait is good manners _______when eating in a nice restaurant.

Ato order items that are similar in price to the host's order

Bto eat as much as you can

Cto put your elbows on the table

Dto eat and eat until only a little food remains on the table

2When eating outit is polite _______

Afor you to order food and drinks for everyone

Bto put your napkin on the table

Cto speak with your mouth full of food

Dfor everyone to order his or her own food and drinks

3When drinking alcohol_______

Ayou can put both your hands on the table

Byou can chew with your mouths open

Cyou should not drink too much or get drunk

Dyou are welcome to drink much or get drunk

 

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Table Manners in America

美国餐桌礼仪

    吃的礼节在不同的国度存在着明显的差异。如在我们中国家庭做客,主人会盛情款待你;你吃得越多,主人就会越高兴,还不时会给你添菜斟酒。但如果你把国内这些挺有礼貌的习惯带到美国,就可能会被认为不文雅或缺少修养……

    When eating at home with guests or eating outthere are several table manners that are generally observed

    Most meals served in American homes are served “family style” this means that food is placed on platters or in large bowlsand passed around to each person at the tableEach person takes a little food and puts it on his or her plateand then passes the food to the next personIt is OK to ask for second helpings

If you are treating your lady friend to a meal at a nice restaurantit is polite to hold the chair for her while she sits downEach person orders their own food and drinksand it is polite to order items that are similar in price to the host’s orderBefore beginning your mealplace your napkin over your lapand remove it when the meal is completely finished

It is polite to wait until everyone at your table is served before you begin eatingin some instancesit is best to wait until the host begin eatingIt is not polite to rest your elbows on the tableOnly one hand should be on the table for most of the mealunless you need to cut meat or pass somethingAmericans do not chew with their mouths openor speak when their mouths are full of foodWhen drinking alcoholit is impolite to drink too much or get drunkIf you do not drinkyou will usually not be pressured to do soand you should likewise not pressure others to drink with you

    Notes

    platter n.大浅盘         napkin n.餐巾

instance  n.例子          lap n.膝上

elbow  n.肘部          alcohol  n.酒;含酒精的饮料

likewise  adv.同样;也

Comprehension questions

1In Americait is good manners _______when eating in a nice restaurant.

Ato order items that are similar in price to the host's order

Bto eat as much as you can

Cto put your elbows on the table

Dto eat and eat until only a little food remains on the table

2When eating outit is polite _______

Afor you to order food and drinks for everyone

Bto put your napkin on the table

Cto speak with your mouth full of food

Dfor everyone to order his or her own food and drinks

3When drinking alcohol_______

Ayou can put both your hands on the table

Byou can chew with your mouths open

Cyou should not drink too much or get drunk

Dyou are welcome to drink much or get drunk

 

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