Unit2 Working the land- Vocabulary and Useful Expressions學案

phrases and idioms1. be satisfied (with): pleased because you have got what you want  1)  jane isn't quite satisfied with the way the barber cut her hair.2)  if you are not completely satisfied, you can get your money back.3)  i am not really satisfied with the job you did.2. refer to : a)  mention or speak about someone or something  b)  to look at a hook map, piece of paper, etc, for information1) we agreed never to refer to the matter again.2) although she didn't mention any names, everyone knew who she was   referring to.3) he gave the speech without referring to his notes even once.3. would rather: used to say what someone prefers  1) it seems you would rather play than work.2)she would rather die than lose the children.3) i would rather starve than be dependent on anyone again.4. thanks to sb/ sth : because of sb./ sth. 1) i was late thanks to the heavy traffic.2) it was thanks to his advice that i succeeded.3) we've collected $50,000 for the poor, thanks to the generosity of the public.5. rid of sb/sth: become free of 1) will science- finally rid us of this disease?2) do you think it possible to rid the world of nuclear weapons?3) by working hard day and night, she is trying to rid herself of loneliness and sadness.6. lead a ...life: live in the way what you life is like  1) before liberation, my grandpa led a dog's life.2) if the operation succeeds, the patient will be able to lead a normal life.3) mrs. black is retired and leads a quiet and peaceful life in a mountain village.7. care about: love;  be interested in; be concerned with 1) just listening to somebody shows you care about them.2) your parents are only doing this because they care about you.3) the only thing this rich- and greedy man seems to care about is money.8. insist on sth/doing sth: to demand that something must be done or that you must have a particular thing  1) the school insists on good behaviour from its students.2) john insisted on doing all the work himself, though he was in poor health.3) the old man insisted on helping me find a taxi even though i told him i didn't need any help.unit 2詞組歸納1. grow plants種植作物                  2. know about farming了解農業耕種3. a mian food主要食物                  4. asian countries亞洲國家