河海大学研究生英语第五版教师教案考试重点Unit 14 To err is human

第一篇：河海大学研究生英语第五版教师教案考试重点Unit 14 To err is human

Unit 14 To Err Is Human

*Questions: 1.What's the meaning of the title? 2.What's the proper attitude toward a mistake we make? 3.What's the right attitude toward computer? 4.What's the theme of the article?

*Structure

*Language points 1.to err is human(to forgive divine)----(saying)it is human nature to sin and make mistakes(and therefore one should be as forgiving as possible)

2.balance---difference between two columns of an account, ie money received or owing and money spent or owed eg.I must check my bank balance.(ie.find out how much money I have in my account.3.tamper---meddle or interfere with sth, alter sth without authority eg.Someone has been tampering with the lock.The records of the meeting had been tampered with.4.improve on/upon sth----achieve or produce sth of a better standard or quality than sth else eg.The German girl improved on her previous best performance in the 100 meters.This achievement has never been improved on.5.beat sb(at sth)----defeat sb, win against sb, do better than sb eg.He beats me at chess.6.choke with sth----block or fill(a passage, space,etc)eg.The garden is choked with weeds.The drains are choked with dead leaves.7.rich in sth---producing or having a large supply of sth eg.Oranges are rich in vitamin.The baroque style is rich in ornament.8.embed---fix sth deeply and firmly(in a surrounding mass)eg.The arrow embedded itself in the wall.The idea became embedded in his mind.9.knack---skill at performing some special task, ability eg.Making an omelette is easy once you've got the knack(of it).There's a knack in locking this door which takes a while to master/

I used to be able to skate quite well, but I've lost the knack.Knack of doing sth(often annoying)----habit of doing sth Eg.My car has a knack of breaking down just when I need it most.10.get along---go forward eg.The car could hardly get along on the icy surface.A hot drink will help to get you along on this cold night.11.go by---(of time)pass, elapse eg.As time goes by my memory seems to get worse.The weeks went slowly by.go by sth---(1)be guided or directed by sth eg.I shall go entirely by what my solicitor says.(ie, I shall follow his advice).That's a good rule to go by.(2)form an opinion or judgement from sth eg.It's not always wise to go by appearances.12.screw up---spoil , ruin sth

eg.When I'd finished the exam, I thought I'd screwed up, but I found out later that I'd passed.That last operation on the famous player's knee has screwed up his chances of staying in team.13.stipulate----v.state sth clearly and firmly as a requirement eg.It was stipulated that the goods should be delivered within three days.14.con---v.swindle or persuade sb after gaining his trust eg.You can't con me---you're not really ill.I was conned into buying a useless car.She conned me out of $100.Con---n.instance of cheating sb, confidence trick

Eg.This so-called bargain is just a con.He's a real con merchant.(ie, swindler)

15.stick fast---be or become solidly fixed in one position and unable or unwilling to move eg.His head was stuck fast in the railings.He stuck fast to his theory.(ie, maintained it firmly)

The stone stuck fast in the cement.16.mal adroit----a.not clever or skilful, clumsy，bungling eg.His handling of the negotiations was maladroit.adroit---a.Skilful, clever Eg.He soon became adroit at steering the boat.17.mimic---v.(pt, pp mimicked)copy the appearance or manner of sb/sth in a mocking or amusing way eg.Tom mimicked his uncle's voice and gestures perfectly.18.think sth up----produce sth by thought, invent or devise sth eg.Can you think up a better excuse than that?

How did you think up such a clever way out of our difficulty? She thought up a funny game for the children to play.The prisoner tried to think up a plan for escape.19.at random---without method or conscious choice eg.The terrorists fired into the crowd at random.She opened a book at random.His clothes were scattered about the room at random.20.in the clear---no longer in danger or suspected of sth eg.She was very ill for a few days but doctors say she's now in the clear.

第二篇：河海大学研究生英语第五版教师教案考试重点Unit 11 The Iks

Unit 11 The Iks

*Questions 1.What do you know about the small tribe of Iks? 2.Who wrote the book about the Iks? What kind of attitude did he have? What's the theme of the book? 3.What's the author's attitude toward the book? 4.What's the gist of the article?

*Structure

*Language points 1.dishearten---v.cause sb to lose hope or confidence

Don't let this set-back dishearten you.2.at large---generally;as a whole;as a unit

The young generation, at large, is a bright group.The junior class at large was not interested in a senior year book.3.in response to---as a verbal answer, or physical /emotional reaction to sth.The lectures have been published in book form in response to numerous requests.Mr.John's letter is in response to a recent speech by Mr.Smith.4.rest on/upon---(1)cause to be based on sth.It's not enough to rest your argument on unsupported facts.His argument rests on a broad basis of facts.(2)depend on , be decided or fixed by sth.The committee's decision rests on the chairman's vote.All their hopes rested upon this venture.You may rest upon his promise.5.in advance of---before a future period or occasion We discussed her proposal in advance of her arrival.The iron mine fulfilled the state production plan one month in advance.6.a bad lot / egg---person considered to be dishonest and unreliable

7.forage---search or hunt for sth.esp.food and supplies One group left the camp to forage for firewood.She foraged about in her handbag, but couldn't find her keys.8.desert---cf.leave, abandon, desert, forsake She left home when she was eighteen to become a nurse.He left music to study law.The scientist abandoned his research for lack of funds.The man shamelessly abandoned his wife and child for another woman.They deserted the farm for the city.to desert a friend in trouble The soldier abandoned his post and deserted.She pleaded with her husband not to forsake her.His wife persuaded him to forsake his old drinking habits.9.snatch---cf.grasp, seize, grab, grip, snatch, clutch The drowning man grasped the tree branch firmly.The policeman caught up with the thief and seized him by the collar.He grabbed the beggar's arm and pulled him out of the path of the car.He gripped my hand so tightly that it hurt.The puppy snatched the candy from the girl's hand.The thief snatched her purse and ran away.The mother clutched her small daughter's hand when they were crossing the street.The little girl clutched her doll tenaciously in case it might be seized away.10.fall into place---become clear;(begin to)form an orderly & intelligible pattern

The whole mystery falls into place when you remember who was in power at the time.Now that you tell me about the man's relationship with his family, the whole picture falls into place.11.shout---cf.cry, yell, shout, bellow, roar, scream, shriek We heard his cries for help above the sound of the storm.It sounded like the cry of a woman in pain.The child lost in the woods gave a yell for help.The crowd gave a yell of “Go, team, go!” There were shouts of surprise when the winner was announced.He had a loud bellow and attacked his opponent.The lion's roar could be heard throughout the jungle.He set the room in a roar.He screams filled the air as she turned and fled.the agonizing shrieks of the wounded the shriek of the fire siren

12.lag behind---fail to keep level with

In steel production, we lag behind the rest of Europe.Our figure lags behind the national average.13.no / little / small wonder(that …)---it is not /hardly surprising No wonder you were late!Small wonder that he was so tired!No wonder you couldn't find the book---it had fallen behind the chair.It is no wonder that the children love to visit the farm.The Browns didn't go to the Fair.Small wonder---they dislike large, noisy crowds.14.withdraw into----try to leave reality and find peace in(a quality or oneself)Mary hates parties and always looks for a chance to withdraw into herself and not speak to people.

第三篇：河海大学研究生英语第五版教师教案考试重点Unit 20 Culture Shock

Unit 20 Culture Shock Preparation activities Have you or your friends ever stayed or lived in another culture and how do you or they manage to cope with life and work in the new environment?

What is culture shock? When does culture shock occur? What are the signs of culture shock in the situation of daily life? What are the symptoms of culture shock? What are the stages of culture shock? Which is the fundamental way to prevent or relieve the culture shock?

Introduction to culture shock an occupational disease of people who have suddenly moved to other countries.It refers to the confusion and disorientation caused by contact with a new type of culture while losing all the familiar signs of culture.Introduction to distinct stages in the adjustment process of foreign visitors.4 stages —— honeymoon stage： An early harmonious period.Initially many people are fascinated and excited by everything new.The visitor is elated to be in a new culture.——hostility and anxiety

A condition of confusion and anxiety affecting a person suddenly exposed to an alien culture or environment.The individual is immersed in new problems: housing, transportation, shopping, and language.Mental fatigue results from continuously straining to comprehend the foreign language.——Initial adjustment.Everyday activities such as housing and shopping are no longer major problems.Although the visitor may not yet be fluent in the language spoken, basic ideas and feelings in the second language can be expressed.Mental isolation.Individuals have been away from their family and good friends for a long period of time and may feel lonely.Many still feel they cannot express themselves as well as they can in their native language.Frustration and sometimes a loss of self-confidence result.Some individuals remain at this stage.——Acceptance and integration.A routine(eg.work, business, school)has been established.The visitor has accepted the habits, customs, foods, and characteristics of the people in the new culture.He feels comfortable with friends, associates and the language of the country.Introduction to the Re-entry process A similar process——acceptance and integration——Return anxiety——Return honeymoon——Re-entry shock——Re-integration

In-class reading P1-2 Introduction to culture shock

What is culture shock? Who could experience culture shock? When does it occur? What are the signs of culture shock mentioned by the author? What could we benefit from those sings and cues?

P1 an occupational disease= disease connected with a particular job

Eg.Skin disorders are common ~ s among factory workers........professional=connected with the skill or qualities

eg.A ~ footballer/ golfer, tennis player, cooker.......occupational= job, employment

Illness = disease of body or mind, poor health Disease = a condition or tendency, as of society, regarded as abnormal and harmful Ailment = a physical or mental disorder, esp.a mild illness

transplant sth from A(in)to B = remove/take sth from A and put it in B

eg.On either side of the grave, I ~ed a pine sapling to keep it company.So many farmers were ~ to the west(=relocate).transplant(n)

transplantation(n)

eg.A bone-marrow transplant;a heart transplant operation

P2

precipitate sth = cause sth to happen suddenly or sooner than normal

eg.One small error ~ed the disaster.That event ~s his ruin.~ a country into a crisis(=plunge)~ oneself into(danger)

~ the extinction of sth.a thousand and one = many =a hundred/million and one

eg.There are ~ ways in which you can raise money.Orient(orientate)...to =make familiar with or adapted to eg, Anxiety comes from not being able to ~ yourself to the new mode of life.The first days of school are meant to ~ the freshmen to campus life.To ~ oneself in the group of people one is to work with.=locate or place sth

eg.The explorer climbed a tree in order to ~ himself.To ~ fashions to ward youthful buyers

Most teachers are academically ~ed.Orientation

cue = hint or suggestion;signal that guides behavior or principle of right and wrong clue = Something that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem or mystery.norm= standard of proper behavior /principle of right and wrong

depend / dependent(up)on sth/sb

eg.Good health is largely ~ on the proper nourishment.Everything is inter-related and inter-dependent.independent of eg.The people in the mountains want to be ~ of the central government.The seasons changes, ~ of anyone’s wishes.independence from eg.This money gives me ~ from my family.The American colonies won their ~ from England.On the level =>at a high, lower, advanced, the same level

P3-4 symptoms of culture shock P3 a fish out of water = person who feels uncomfortable or awkward because he is in unfamiliar surroundings

eg.With my working-class background I feel like a ~ among these high-society people.Not knowing anything about music, I felt like a ~ among so many musical experts.Broad-minded = willing to listen to opinions different from one’s own, not easily shocked;tolerant

eg.A fellow ought to be ~ and liberal about things.Goodwill = friendly, cooperative or helpful feeling

eg.Given goodwill on both sides, I’m sure we can reach agreement.The exchange of goodwill missions greatly contributes to a better understanding between the two countries.Prop(n)= support eg.She uses a clothes ~ to prevent the washing on her clothes line from touching the ground.Beams are used as ~s to keep the wall from collapsing.He is the ~ of his parents in their old age.Her daughter was the only prop to the old lady during her illness.(v)~ up eg.The gardener ~ped up the apple tree with a stout plank.The Minister said that it was not the duty of any government to ~ up a failing company, no matter how prestigious its name.To prop a door open with a chair;to prop the stage scenery with several braces grouse about =complain about

regression =tending to return;backward movement, reversion(regress v)bring sb back to life/health/reality

eg.Her stay among mountains brought her back to health.P4 be of Chinese nationality

What ~ is this man? =What’s your ~?

green card = an official document issued by the U.S.government to aliens, allowing them to work legally in the United States.Fit =A sudden outburst of emotion

eg.a fit of jealousy

Eruption =sudden appearance of spots on the skin

Longing(n)to do sth/ for sth= A strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled.Eg.That had helped to awaken in him a longing for fame/ knowledge /home.I had a sudden longing to smoke.Long(v)for sth/ to do sth

P5 The first stage P5 go through = to suffer or experience

eg.She’s ~ing through a long crisis---finding herself.She seemed to have forgotten all that she had gone through.= to sort things into groups or search for sth

eg.She went through the cupboards in the spring cleaning.All the drawers had been gone through, but the missing watch was nowhere to be found.= review, to repeat from beginning to end

eg.We went through the scene 3 times during rehearsal.= to be approved

eg.Her application went through and she was hired.Go on to =to do sth after one has finished to do sth else

eg.After presenting the theory, the teacher went on to give the students some concrete examples.Go on with = to continue to do sth

eg.He went on talking as though nothing had happened.discern = see, notice, understand esp with difficulty

eg.The beginning of all war may be ~ed not only by the first act of hostility, but by the counsels and preparations foregoing.It’s often difficult to ~ the truth of what we are told.I could barely ~ him in the fog.national =citizen of a particular nation gracious = kind, polite pamper and pet = To treat with excessive indulgence or to indulge with rich food and care for the comfort glowingly = enthusiastically praising P6-7 The second stage P6 mentality = characteristic attitude of mind Hostile = Feeling or showing enmity or ill will;antagonistic

eg.The speaker was shouted down by the ~ crowd.It’s most difficult to remember that the increase of every creature is constantly being checked by unperceived ~ agencies.hostility(n)Aggressive = Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion, offensive, quarrelsome = Assertive, bold, and enterprising

eg.An ~ war;an ~ manager

Be indifferent to = Having no particular interest in or concern for

Appraisal = valuation

make [give] an objective appraisal of sth

eg.Your ~ of the stock is too high.The book is mainly about the critics’ ~ of modern architecture.Appraise(v), appraiser(n)Account for = to give a reason for;= to give an explanation of money spent;=to consist of

P7 take refuge in sth= find shelter in eg.Sb finds refuge from the storm;sth be refuges to the flood victims;

Colony = A group of emigrants or their descendants who settle in a distant territory but remain subject to or closely associated with the parent country.侨民定居在异乡的一组侨民或他们的后代，仍从属于其祖国或同其祖国有密切关系

eg.the Chinese colony in New York =.A group of people with the same interests or ethnic origin concentrated in a particular area

Fountainhead =origin;source, an originator

eg.Intellectual ~

Knowledge is the source of strength.When drinking water think of its source---never forget where one’s happiness comes from.Charge(vt)= to fill with

eg.He declined to ~ his memory with so many details.The air was ~d with vapor.The atmosphere was tense and ~d with fear.Her reply was ~d with emotion.Emotionally Charged = filled with strong feelings Label = descriptive word or phrase applied to a person, a group etc.eg.He has been given the ~ of “Playboy” by his friends.The city deserves its ~ as the garden of the world.Stereotype = a fixed pattern which is behaved to represent a type of person or event

eg.The belief that the husband should “rule the roost” is an old-fashioned ~.She believes that she is not a good mother because she does not fit the ~ of a woman who spends all her time with her children.Shorthand =a short and simple way of expressing or referring to sth

eg.Poetry for him is simply a ~ for literature that has aesthetic value.Caricature = make or give an exaggerated or distorted image that makes fun of the thing being presented indolent= lazy mild =gentle, not offensive or harsh eg.There was sth very pleasing in his ~ blue eyes.Nothing is so ~ and gentle as courage;nothing so cruel and pitiless as cowardice.in a sense = in one way of speaking, partly

eg.What you said is true ~.My curiosity, ~, was stronger than my fear.crisis = decisive moment, the turning point

eg.As soon as he reaches the ~ we’ll know if he’s going to live or die.Sth told him that this was a ~ in their life.come out of it = come through

nervous breakdown = A severe or incapacitating emotional disorder, especially when occurring suddenly and marked by depression.P8 The third stage P8 get around =get about =travel from one to another

=dodge, avoid

eg.~ difficulties/ problem/the tax laws/ sb.Open the way to sth

Opportunity to advance

eg.~ peace exert oneself =make an effort

eg.She ~ed ~all year to earn good marks.If you ~ you can win this race.exert sth on sb/ sth=bring(quality, skill, pressure, etc)into use;apply sth

eg.~ all one’s strength/ a lot of pressure /power/ one’s influence

crack(cut, make)jokes= tell jokes

P9 The fourth stage P9 on leave = being absent with permission

eg.I am ~.Convalescing-leave.He informed him that he was on sick leave from a government office.for good(and all)= for ever, for the last time or completely and permanently

eg.I have given up smoking for good(and all).When he graduated from school, he decided that he was done with study ~..Questions and topics after reading What is culture shock? When does culture shock occur? What are the signs of culture shock in the situation of daily life? What are the symptoms of culture shock? What are the stages of culture shock? Which is the fundamental way to prevent or relieve the culture shock?

Words and expressions 发挥

发挥骨干作用

……学生积极性

……想象力

……投资效益

…… 优势

充分……潜力

……得不理想

……主题思想 play a key role

bring the initiative of the students into full play

give free rein to one's imagination

make full use of the investment

exploit one's advantages to the full

maximize the potential= tap the potential to the full

not do well;not in good form

develop a theme

加快

……精神文明建设的步伐

……建设的速度

……新技术的推广和应用 ……信息传递

step up the building of spiritual civilization

quicken the tempo of construction

accelerate the spread and application of the new technology speed up information transmission

提高

……价格

……经济效益

……劳动者的素质

……投资效益

……业务水平

提高认识

生活水平的提高

声望提高 raise/ mark up prices

improve economic performance= increase economic efficiency better the quality of the work force

improve investment returns

raise the professional/technical level= increase professional/ technical awareness deepen one's understanding

improve/raise the standard of living prestige...grow

Translation There is no value, however, in collecting figures which mean nothing.Figures are guides which should help us make decisions.The interpretation of information and tables should tell us where success or failure lies, where profit can be had and where losses occur.On this kind of information and from the known figures, a choice is made and a series of such choices may make a policy.Translation: 实现一个目标，就是要保持经济持续较快地增长，同时，不断改善人民的生活水平。做到这一点，政府就要保持政策的稳定性和持续性，坚持扩大内需的方针，实施积极的财政政策。To attain one goal is to maintain a continued sustainable and comparatively rapid development of the national economy and improve people’s living standards.To this end, it is vital for the government to maintain continuity and stability of policies and stick to the policy of working up custom on the domestic market and implement the proactive fiscal/financial policy.Writing:

Tourism Wave Directions:

The week-long May’s Holiday approaches.It’s estimated that about 46 million domestic tourists will travel within the country during the holiday.What leads to this tourism wave? The first ever week-long holiday enabled holiday tourism, a newly rising industry, to spring up overnight.As a result, it’s estimated that around 46 million domestic tourists travelled within the country during the holiday.However, the long May’s holiday left people with many things to think about in addition to the over-crowdedness in the scenic spots and traffic jams.Why do so many frugal Chinese now suddenly become holiday makers? What led to the tourism wave? I think there are many reasons for it.Ostensibly, the tourism wave is a direct result of the lengthy holiday and ideal weather.Besides, the other reasons seem simple enough.With basic needs satisfied, people begin to look for

higher-level consumption so as to improve their quality in life.Hence travelling becomes their first choice, even a must in life.In reality, I think the underlying reason was the deep, ongoing reform and opening-up program.With the macro-economic situations taking a favorable return, people’s disposal income has risen to a high consumption level.As a result, the swelling pockets have enabled more and more people to go sightseeing.In addition, the travel frenzy also reflects the change in customers’ psychology and form of consumption.Finally, it also reveals their desire to improve their quality in life.1, Here are many/a variety of reasons/causes for it.First,.Second,.Finally,.2, What has possibly contributed to this problem? In the first place,.In the second place,.3, It is no easy/simple job/task/matter to identify/offer the reasons for … which involves several complicated factors.For some… For others.4, One may trace/attribute/owe this problem to…

5,A number/multitude of factors(both physical & psychological/ inherited & environmental/individual & social/ academic & professional)could account for/lead to/contribute to/result in/be conducive to 6, Some people may think that … is to blame for this problem, but its causes go still/far deeper.

第四篇：河海大学研究生英语题型

河海大学博士英语入学考试题型

1、词汇，选择题，20道题，共10分。（1）选词填空，10道题，共5分。

（2）选择可替换的词填空，10道题，共5分。

2、完形填空，15道题，共15分。

3、4个词中选择错误的词，并把正确的词填在空格中，10道题，共10分。

4、阅读理解，4篇文章，20道题，共40分。

5、英译汉、汉译英，各1题，共10分。

6、作文，共15分。

第五篇：河海大学研究生英语第三版教案Unit 4

Unit 4

Explicit and Implicit Moral Education Questions: 1.What's your viewpoint on morality? 2.What is morality? 3.What is morality according to the opinion of the author? 4.What are the differences and relationships between explicit and implicit moral education? 5.Which kind of moral education is more effective in reality? Explicit or implicit moral education?

*morality---principles of good behavior Language points: 1.fall in---(1)(cause sb.to)go on parade,(cause sb.to)form a military formation

The captain ordered his men to fall in at once.Fall in, men!(2)fall accidentally into something, usu.dangerous or unpleasant

He gave his life to save a boy who had fallen in the water.(3)sink inwards;become hollow or thin

The storm caused the roof to fall in.The sides of the trench fell in.2.dismiss---v.(1)allow to go

The teacher dismissed his class when the bell rang.(2)send away(from one's employment, from service)

The servant was dismissed for being lazy and dishonest.3.cover up---(1)hide(sth.bad such as a wrong action or one's real intentions)usu.by deceit She was clever at covering up her ignorance.How can we cover up our tracks?

(2)put a cover such as clothing over(sth.or sb.)

Cover yourself up well, it's cold outside.Jimmy's father told him to cover up and protect his chin when he boxed.4.other than(1)except

He has visited every country in Asia other than Japan.(2)Different(ly)from

I do not wish him other than he is.5.influence---cf.affect, impress, sway The labor enthusiasm of the workers strongly influenced us.Don't be influenced by bad example.Weather influences the growth of plants.Sad movies so affect some people that they cry.Unusual exertion may affect the heart.His quick mind impressed me favorably.I was impressed by his prodigious.They were swayed by sentiment.He was so swayed by public adulation that he snubbed his old friend.6.contribute to sth.---help to cause sth.Does smoking contribute to lung cancer?

7.morals(pl.)---standard of behavior;principles of right and wrong

He is a man of strict morals.to corrupt morals

to improve public morals

8.break down---cause sth.to collapse;destroy

A coalition of Christian Democrates and Liberals broke down.9.pertain to sth.---

(1)be connected with or relevant to sth.What proofs do you have pertaining to the case?(2)belong to sth.as a part of it

These are all the grounds

pertaining to the castle.(3)be appropriate to sth.This is not the kind of behavior pertaining to the gentleman.10.look on sb./sth.as sb./sth/---regard or consider sb./sth.to be sb./sth.She's looked on as the leading authority on the subject.11.instill sth.in/into sb.---cause sb.gradually to acquire(a particular desirable quality)

instill a sense of responsibility in/into one's children

12.result in sth.---have a specified effect or consequence Our efforts resulted in success./failure.All our efforts only resulted in the knot becoming tighter.Cf.result from---be caused by sth.Let us hope that peace will result from our talks.The nation's troubles result from the government's stupidity.13.live out---

(1)live(a certain sort of life)

Christians try to live out their lives following the Bible.(2)live in a place away from one's work

Some of the students have rooms in their college, but most have to live out as there isn't room for them all.(3)live to the end of(a period of time)

She lived out the rest of her life quietly in a country village.I should like to live out my days in peace and comfort.14.doubt---cf.suspect(1)suspect---think likely;believe to be true doubt---be uncertain about;hesitate to believe

I suspected him to be liar.I doubt whether he will come.I doubt the truth of this report.I suspected him to be a swindler.I doubt his honesty.Can you doubt that he will win?(3)I suspect that he is a liar.We doubt whether he is guilty.There's no doubt but/that he is the guilty one.I don't doubt that he is a thief.We don't doubt but that(but what)the truth will be out.15.exhort---vt.advise sb.strongly or earnestly;urge sb.The teacher exhorted him to work hard.exhortation---n.[c] earnest request, speech, etc.that exhorts All his father's exhortations were in vain.16.in the presence of sb.= in sb's presence---with sb.there, in the place where sb.is

He made the accusation in the presence of witness.She asked them not to discuss the matter in her presence.17.root--[c](fig)source or basis The root of the problem is lack of trust.Money is often said to be the root of all evils 18.as+adv./adj.+as---equally as, to the same extent as She likes them as much as Paul.She is as clever as(she is)beautiful.She works as carefully as she does quickly.not so/as +adj./adv.+as---not to the same extent as The melting point of copper is not so/as high as that of iron.(1)error correction He is as tall as me.(2)This model of car can run twice as fast as that one.Their room is one-third as large as ours.(3)He is not so(much)unintelligent as uneducated.