design vt.设计；计划；构思；n.图案

be designed to do...目的是做......

be designed for专为......设计

be designed as被设计成

by design故意地 [即时跟踪]

(1)The method is specially designed for use in small groups.这个方法是专为小组活动设计的。

(2)The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time.

这项计划的目的是为长期失业者提供帮助。

(3)Allen is said a new computer program recently but I don't know when she will finish it.

A.to design B.designing

C.to have been designing D.having designed

答案　C

解析　Sb.be said to do sth.为固定句型，意为"据说某人在做某事。"故排除B、D两项。根据recently可知不定式应用完成时态。故选C项。

3.update

[语境感悟]

(1)(教材P13)We must update our packages in order to attract today's youth...

为了吸引更多的年轻顾客，我们必须更新包装......

(2)The newsletter gives an update on current activities.时事通讯提供目前活动的最新信息。

(3)This dictionary is an updated one.

这本词典是最新版本。

[归纳拓展]

(1)update vt.& n.更新，校正；向......提供最新信息；使现代化

update information更新信息；修正信息

last update最新更新

update now立即更新

(2)updated adj.更新的，现代的 [即时跟踪]

(1)How often can we update the operation system(更新操作系统)?

(2)When did you update the plan(更新计划)?

4.bargain

[语境感悟]

(1)(教材P17)Our sandwiches are a bargain at only ￥5 each.

我们的三明治很便宜，每个只卖5元。

(2)Never pay the advertised price for a car；always try to bargain.