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Lesson 8 Trapped in a mine
困在矿井里
文章讲解
Six men have been trapped in a mine for seventeen hours. If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their lives. However, rescue operations are proving difficult. If explosives are used, vibrations will cause the roof of the mine to collapse. Rescue workers are therefore drilling a hole on the north side of the mine. They intend to bring the men up in a special capsule. If there had not been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, they would have completed the job in a few hours. As it is, they have been drilling for sixteen hours and they still have a long way to go. Meanwhile, a microphone, which was lowered into the mine two hours ago, has enabled the men to keep in touch with their closest relatives. Though they are running out of food and drink, the men are cheerful and confident that they will get out soon. They have been told that rescue operations are progressing smoothly. If they knew how difficult it was to drill through the hard rock, they would lose heart.
一、词汇部分
1.trap/træp/ v. 陷入，使陷于困境
2.surface/ˈsɜː.fɪs/ n. 地面，表面
3.explosive/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/ n. 炸药
动词：explode
后缀：-ive名词后缀（detective 侦探）
4.vibration/vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/ n. 震动
词根：vibr-震动（vibrator /ˈvaɪ.breɪ.t̬ɚ/）
5.collapse/kəˈlæps/ v. 坍塌
6.drill/drɪl/ v. 钻孔
7.capsule/ˈkæp.səl/ n. 容器
8.layer/ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n. 层
9.beneath/bɪˈniːθ/ prep. 在......之下
10.lower/ˈloʊ.ɚ/ v. 放下，降低
11.progress/ˈprɑː.ɡres/ v. 进展，进行
12.smoothly/ˈsmuːð.li/ adv. 顺利地
一、 文章讲解
1.Six men have been trapped in a mine for seventeen hours. If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their lives. However, rescue operations are proving difficult.
1)Have been done 完成式的被动语态
eg. My future has been on my mind heavy lately. From my career all the way down to my happiness. May god be with me. I just want to be great!
Eg. Peterhas been ruined by the internet.
2)feel/be trapped：to be in a bad situation from which you cannot escape
eg. Laurafelt trapped in her role of wife and mother.
Eg. At 31, Laura feels trapped in a boring job.
3)if引导条件状语从句：主将从现
e.g. If you really wanna do something, I firmly believe you can do it, somehow.
e.g. If you speak one more word, I will never forgive you.
4)bring 相关搭配
bring something about：make something happen
e.g. A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the destruction of the rainforests.
Bring someone/something along: to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
e.g. You’re welcome to bring along a friend.
e.g. I’ve brought some pictures along to show you.
2. If explosives are used, vibrations will cause the roof of the mine to collapse. Rescue workers are therefore drilling a hole on the north side of the mine.
1)use必备搭配
be used to do something
be/get used to doing something
used to do something
it’s no use doing something
e.g. These drugs are used to treat a serious disease
e.g. I can't get used to this work environment.
e.g. I used to play tennis when I was a child
e.g. It’s no use crying over spilt milk
2)vibrate 震动的
eg. put your phone on silent (mode)
e.g Put your phone on vibrate.
e.g. The floor was vibrating to the beat of the music.
3. They intend to bring the men up in a special capsule. If there had not been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, they would have completed the job in a few hours.
1)intend to do something 打算做某事
plan to do something 计划做某事
Put down:
1) to put someone or something onto a surface, especiallythe floor
e.g. Laura put her luggage down and went upstairs.
2) To criticize someone, especially when other people are present, in a way that makes them feel stupid.
e.g. He’s always trying to put me down.
e.g. Stop putting yourself down. You’re a very intelligent woman.
3) to kill an animal using a drug because it is very old, ill, or dangerous
have something put down:
e.g. We’re probably going to have the cat put down next week.
4) to write something on a piece of paper
e.g. I put my name down on the list.
e.g. Can you put your phone number down in the book?
5) to write someone’s name on a list, especially so that they can take part in something (put someone down to do something)
e.g. I’ve put you down to helpwith the food.
6) to pay part of the cost of something and agree to pay the rest later
e.g. We’ve put down a deposit on a new car.
2)虚拟语气，对过去虚拟：If + had done, would/could/should/might + have done
1. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!
A would B could C should D might
2 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.
A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop
3 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to
4. Had Judy been more careful on the math exam, she ____ much better results now.
A. would be getting B. could have got
C. must get D. would get
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