Unit 2 The universal language三言两语1.It is the first time that I have been a volunteer,so I am now receiving all the training involved.2.It is believed that the English short film will be not only meaningful but also interesting.3.Please arrive there on time,for whoever is late won't be allowed to enter.It's bad manners to litter around.And always keep quiet while waiting for your turn.1.这位音乐家以把中国的音乐传统和西方的演奏形式和乐器相结合而著称。The musician is_famous_for mixing Chinese musical traditions with western forms and instruments.2.Nowadays,concerts held in sports stadiums are common,and it_seems_that every few years there is a new boy band trying to bring back the magic of the Beatles.如今,在体育馆中举办音乐会已经很平常,而且似乎每过几年就会有一个新的男孩乐队出现,试图重现“披头士”乐队的魅力。[单词 拼写应用]核心单词1.cast vt.&vi.选派角色;投射(光、影);向……投以(视线、笑容)2.condemn vt.判刑,宣判;指责,谴责3.dare vt.&vi.&aux.敢于,胆敢4.seize vt.逮捕,捉拿;抓住,捉住;夺取,攻占5.decline n.衰落,衰败;减少; 下降 vi.&vt.衰落;下降;婉言谢绝6.seek vt.&vi.试图,设法;寻找,寻求7.demand vt.需要;强烈要求 n.要求;需求8.scold vt.训斥,责骂9.trend n.趋势,动向10.scream vi.尖叫,高声喊;呼啸 n.尖叫,尖锐刺耳的声音[语境运用] 用所给词的适当形式填空1.She demanded(demand) to know why she had not been told from the start.2.The article condemned(condemn) those officials who said one thing and did another.3.They are still seeking(seek) to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.4.Since he was stuck in a lift a year ago he hasn't dared(dare) to get back into one.5.They ignored the baby's screams(scream). 6.Recent research has cast(cast) new light on the causes of the disease.7.Tyrion seized(seize) her by the wrist and pulled her out of th...