高考英語一輪重點復習Module 3 Unit5 & Module 4 Unit1
he finally settled down to his study.
拓展：
the insect settled on a leaf. 一只昆蟲落在一片樹葉上
they settled the dispute among themselves. 他們自己把這個爭端解決了。
考點例題：
something is disturbing him, so he can’t _______________________________(安下心來工作).
2. figure out算出，了解，明白，估計，推測
i can’t figure out what you want to say.
we must figure out how to solve the problem.
figure n. 輪廓，體形，畫像，數字，形狀
i could see a tall figure near the door.
what a fine figure of a man!
a great figure in history歷史上的大人物
have a head for figures數字概念強的頭腦
i’m not good at figures. 我計算不行。
3. as far as
(1)遠到；直到； 到……為止，用來加強語氣
the woods stretch as far as the seaside.
that day i walked with her as far as the railway station.
（2）至于； 就……而言
as far as i know, congfei is really a great volunteer.
your plan is good as far as it goes.
考點例題：
翻譯：至于你的家人，你沒有必要為他們擔心。
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4. in the distance在遠處；在遠方
i could see the bus coming in the distance.
拓展：
at a distance隔一段距離； 距離稍遠一些
the picture looks better at a distance. 這幅畫隔遠一點看好看一些。
from a distance從遠方
keep a distance別靠近
keep sb. at a distance對某人保持疏遠
考點例題：
我們從遠處就可以看到那座山。
we can see the mountain _________ the distance.
我們能看到遠處有架風車。
we can see a windmill ________ the distance.
三.重點句型
1. the idea that they would cross the whole continent was exciting. 他們將穿越整個大陸的主意令人興奮。
本課出現了三個同位語。
the idea that you can cross canada in less than five days is just wrong.
the fact that ocean ships can go there surprises many people.
拓展：同位語從句在句中作某一名詞的同位語。一般位于該詞（如news, fact, idea, suggestion, promise, information, order, hope, truth, question等）之后，說明其具體內容：
i have no idea when he will be back.
區別：同位語從句與定語從句
the suggestion (that) he raised at the meeting is very good. (that引導定語從句，作賓語，可以省略)
the suggestion that the students (should) have plenty of exercise is very good. (that引導同位語從句，不能省略)
考點例題：
（1）a story goes ______ elizabeth i of england liked nothing more than being surrounded by clever and qualified noblemen at court.
a. when b. where c. what d. that
(2)the question came up at the meeting _____ we had enough money for our research.
a. that b. what c. which d. whether