Module 7Unit 19 Language1．absence n．不存在，缺乏 精讲拓展 in sb.’s absence 在某人不在的时候 absence from 离开，缺席 in the absence of 不存在，缺 be absent from 不在，缺席 absentminded adj. 茫然的，心不在焉的，心神不定的典型例句Carolin will be in charge of the office during my absence.我不在的时候，办公室由卡罗琳负责。[朗文当代]She has had repeated absences from work this year.今年她屡屡旷工。[剑桥高阶]In the absence of any further evidence the police were unable to solve the murder.由于缺乏更确实的证据，警方破不了这宗谋杀案。[朗文当代] Absence makes the heart grow fonder.别离情更深。[谚语]①She told the story with a complete________of any humour，which made us disappointed. A．sense B．absence C．appearance D．attendance 解析：考查名词辨析。句意为：她毫无幽默地讲了这 个故事，这让我们感到很失望，由后半句“我们很失 望”，可知道故事讲的不成功，缺乏幽默。A 项 sense of humour“幽默感”，不符合题意；appearance“外貌”和 attendance“参加”均不符合题意。 答案：B即学即用2．surround vt.环绕，围绕 (常用被动语态)n.装饰 精讲拓展 surround sth.with sth.用……把……围绕起来 surround oneself with sth.……的氛围 典型例句 She was sitting on the floor surrounded by the books. 她坐在地板上，周围都是书。[朗文当代] Mystery still surrounds the exact circumstances of Stalin’s death. 斯大林去世的确切情况仍是迷雾重重。[剑桥高阶] The old fireplace has a very attractive surround. 这老式壁炉有一圈很好看的装饰。[朗文当代] The house is situated in very pleasant surroundings.用心 爱心 专心1 那所房子所处的环境非常优美。[朗文当代]即学即用②A child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied________. A．places of interest B．surroundings C．surrounding D．customs 解析：考查词语辨析。句意为：生活在枯燥乏味的环境下的孩子的智 力远赶不上生活在丰富多变的环境下的孩子。place ...
