【预讲练结】人教版选修八 Unit 3 Inventors and inventions 预习1. distinguish v.辨别,辨认;(常与 from,between 连用)区别,区分 distinguish oneself 显扬自己;使自己扬名Here was a chance for me to distinguish myself by inventing something merciful that would catch snakes but not harm them. 这回我有机会表现一下自己了,我要发明某种仁慈的东西,既可以把蛇捉住,用、而又不会伤害它们。(P20)1) Can you distinguish the different musical instruments played now?____________________________________________________2) 很难将她和妹妹区分开来。It’s hard to ________________________________. 3) The young officer distinguished himself many times in battle.______________________________________________4) 这个人因有智慧而扬名。The man _____________________________________ 5) The lecture mainly deals with the trouble young children have __________ right from wrong.A. distinguished B. to distinguish C. distinguishing D. to be distinguished 2. convenient adj.便利的,方便的 be convenient to sb.对某人方便It is convenient (for sb. ) to do sth.(某人)做某事方便convenience n.便利,方便 conveniently adv.便利地 They abruptly disappeared into a convenient hole in the wall.突然一下子,它们就消失在附近的墙洞里去了。(P20) 1) Is it convenient for you to come next Sunday?_____________________________________________2)我现在不便见他。__________________________________________3)We must arrange a convenient time and place for the meeting.______________________________________________4) If it is quite ______ to you, I will visit you next Friday.A. convenient B. fair C. easy D. comfortable3. seize 抓住,捉住;占据;(指强烈的感情、愿望等)突然影响或控制(某人)seize sb +介词+the+部位 抓住某人的某个部位seize a chance / an opportunity 抓住时机Pressed by my friends and relations, I decided to seize the opportunity to get recognition for ...