Unit 12 Period 4 Language points in reading
we’ll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. 一有貨我們就會給你郵寄一本去。
every available doctor was called to the scene.所有能找到的醫生都備召集到了現場。
will she be available this afternoon? 今天下午她有空嗎?
18. rely on /upon 依賴; 依靠
these days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.
[+ -ing] the industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.
you can rely on me to keep your secret.
he can’t be relied on to tell the truth
19. adopt 收養,采用 (方法);采納(建議,政策等)
all three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.
三個隊處理這個問題的方法各不相同。
the council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting.
委員會有望在下次會議上正式通過這項新政策。
20. overcome 克服,戰勝
she overcame injury to win the olympic gold medal.
the two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.
step 2 useful phrases in the reading