Life in the future（Period 6 Language Focusing）
墻上有一開電燈的開關。6.master7.requirethe floor requires washing./to be washed.地板該洗了。i require two children to help me.我需要兩個孩子來幫我的忙。all passengers are required to show their tickets.所有乘客都必須出示車票。8.extraordinary adj.(1)異常的; 非凡的perhaps the most extraordinary building of the nineteenth century was the crystal palace.也許19世紀最不尋常的建筑物要算“水晶宮”了。what an extraordinary idea!多么離奇的想法!(2)特別的臨時的; 額外的an extraordinary session臨時會議9.assist v.to give help or support to, especially as a subordinate or supplement; aid: for example: i’ll assist you in any way that i can.the clerk assisted the judge by looking up related precedents.這位書記官協助那位法官查閱有關案例。her breathing was assisted by a respirator.她要靠呼吸器幫助呼吸。we all assisted in mending the roof.我們都幫助修理屋頂。10.impression n. an effect, a feeling, or an image retained as a consequence of experience.印象, 感想; 作為經歷的結果留下來的效果、感覺或者形象what impression do you make upon others?she spoke very eloquently because she wanted to make a great impression on her employer.i have the impression that we have met once before.我隱約記得我們以前曾經見過面。11.optimistic adj.樂觀的; 有信心的 （反義詞pessimistic）she isn’t optimistic about the outcome.optimism 樂觀主義he was full of optimism for the future despite his many problems.optimist樂觀主義者he is such an optimist that he is sure he will soon find a job.12.provide vt.（及物動詞）(1)to furnish; supply 供應, 提供she provides for her family by working in a hospital.她靠在醫院工作來養家。provide food and shelter for a family.為家庭提供食物和住宿。they provide us with food.他們供給我們食物。we provided food for the hungry children.我們為饑餓的孩子們提供食物。it’s wise to save some money and provide for the future.積蓄點錢, 為將來使用作些準備是明智的。he has a wife and seven children to provide for.他需要贍養妻子和七個孩子。(2)to make available; afford 使……能被得到; 提供it is a room that provides ample sunlight through french windows.一個有充足陽光通過落地窗的房間。［習慣用語］to provide food and clothes for one’s family養家糊口13.depend on(1)to rely, especially for support or maintenance 依賴: 依賴, 尤指依靠支持或維持children must depend on their parents.孩子們必須依賴他們的父母。(2)to place trust or confidence 信任, 相信; 對……信任或相信you can depend on his honesty.你可以相信他的誠實。