Module 6 Unit 3 Understanding each other

Word study

1. ensure (v.) 保证，担保，确保

　ensure sth.= make sure of sth.

　ensure sb. Sth.

　ensure sb. from/against sth.

　ensure that= make sure that

　1. ____(为了确保安全), the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.

2. The medicine will ensure you a good night's sleep.

　3. These are safety devices to ensure workers against accidents.

这些安全设施是为了保护工人不出事故。

　4. Please ensure that your computer is turned off before leaving the office.

请在离开办公室前确定你的电脑已关闭。

2. congratulate (vt.) 向（某人）道贺，祝贺

congratulate sb. on sth. 祝贺某人---

　congratulation (n.) 祝贺

　offer/send congratulations to sb. (on sth.) 向某人表示祝贺

　celebrate sth./ celebrate Christmas

celebration n. 庆祝/典

hold a celebration 举行庆祝活动

　in celebration of 为了庆祝

　1. We congratulated him on having passed the exam.

　2. We held a celebration to celebrate/in celebration of the National Day.

　3.Fred has passed the examination. Let's have a little party to _____ him _____ his success.

　　A. congratulate；on B. celebrate；for C. celebrate；on D. congratulate；for

4. The three sisters decided to hold a family party to ___ their parents' silver wedding.

　　A．welcome B．congratulate C．memorize D．celebrate

3. reception (n.)招待会；接受，接待；接待处

hold/participate in a wedding reception