Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc. Examples: She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc.) Examples: • She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt ill. • They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caug ht fire The accident was a terrible tragedy, they all died Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: • Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire. •The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 3. more than.. it is more true to say…than Examples: The child was more frightened than hurt He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 3. more…than…: it is more true to say …than… Examples: • The child was more frightened than hurt. • He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 4. contribute to: help to achieve, give help towards Examples: Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards. Examples: • Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health. • Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Words and Expressions 5. dedicate: devote(one's time, energy, etc to a noble cause or purpose Examples: The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources Passage B Stanford University FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 1 Famous Universities Passage B Stanford University Words and Expressions 5. dedicate: devote (one's time, energy, etc.) to a noble cause or purpose Examples: • The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure. • She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources