1). We are considering going to Canada, ie we may go there. 我们正考虑到加拿大去。

2). We consider this (to be) very important. 我们认为这非常重要。

[重点用法]

consider doing sth./sth.考虑做某事

consider sb./sth. as / to be...

consider it +形容词+ to do sth....认为做某事是......

considering...考虑到......

[练习] 中译英

1). 你是否考虑过如何到达那里?

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2). 他会被认为是个软弱无能的领导人。

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Keys: 1). Have you considered how to get there?

2). He will be considered a weak leader.

3. wonder n.惊奇，奇迹；不知道......(想知道)

[典例]

1). They were filled with wonder at the sight. 他们见此情景惊叹不已。

2). I wonder who he is. 我不知道他究竟是谁。

[重点用法]

wonder +从句"自忖......，自问......，不知道......(想知道)"

wonder +if从句"请问您是否......"（用于礼貌地提出请求）

wonder at对......感到惊奇

[练习] 中译英

1).我也不知道他们能不能准时到。

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2).难怪你来晚了!

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Keys: 1). I wonder whether they will arrive on time.

2). No wonder you were late!

4. doubt n.怀疑；不确定； 不信任；v.对......无把握，怀疑

[典例]

1). He is without doubt the cleverest student I've ever taught. 他确实是我所教过的学生中最聪明的。

2). I doubt whether he'll come. 我不敢肯定他来不来。

[重点用法]

There is no doubt about sth./ that ....毫无疑问......

without doubt确定地；无疑地

I don't doubt that ...我肯定......（=I'm sure/certain that...）