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Language points
(Attention: The following points are not covered by the video. It is better for you to watch the video or listen to the MP3 first and try to take notes on your own. Then you may check here to get more details. )
1, Most of us have formed an unrealistic picture of life on a desert island.
form an unrealistic picture of sth. 对...抱有不切实际的幻想
e.g. A large number of people have formed an unrealistic picture of the job.
2, We sometimes imagine a desert island to be a sort of paradise where the sun always shines.
imagine sth. to be / imagine sth. as
e.g. Some people imagine flying to be more dangerous than traveling by train.
e.g. A large number people imagine the USA as their paradise.
3, The other side of the picture is quite the opposite.
quite the opposite: 恰恰相反
4, You either starve to death or live like Robinson Crusoe, waiting for a boat which never comes.
either…or…反义的词组是neither…nor…
e.g. Either coming or going out, don’t stand on the doorway.要么进来,要么出去,不要站在门口。
e.g. Either you or I am going to the party. 注意:谓语动词和最接近的主语保持一致 |
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