英语词汇打卡复习计划pressure/region/observe pressure/ˈpreʃə(r)/  n. [U] 压力；压迫； vt. 迫使 It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure.  事实证明，观赏绿色、生长的植物可以减少压力，降低血压。 【常用搭配】 under pressure 面临压力，在压力之下；受到压力 high pressure 高压，高气压；高度紧张 peer pressure 同伴压力；来自同辈的压力 relieve/reduce pressure 缓解/减少压力 谷雨刷题王 速记英语单词方法 新概念英语青少版 region/'riːdʒ(ə)n/  n. [C] 地区；范围；部位 The region is too dry for plants to grow.   这个地区干燥得草木不生。 observe/əbˈzɜːv/   vt. 观察；注意到；遵守 Scientists and babies seem to observe the world differently.  科学家和婴儿似乎以不同的方式观察世界。 【派生词】 observer n. 观察者，观测者 observation n. 观察，监视 Today, paper-making is a big business. But it is still possible to make paper by hand since the steps are the same as using big machines.  You should use paper with small amounts of printing. Old envelopes are good for this reason. Colored paper also can be used, as well as small amounts of newspaper. Small pieces of rags or cloth can be added. These should be cut into pieces about five centimeters by five centimeters.  Everything is placed in a container, covered with water and brought to a boil. It is mixed for about two hours with some common chemicals and then allowed to cool. Then it is left until most of the water dries up. The substance left, called pulp(纸浆), can be stored until you are ready to make paper.  When you are ready, the pulp is mixed with water again. Then the pulp is poured into a mould. The mould is made of small squares of wire that hold the shape and thickness of the paper. To help dry the paper, the mould lets the water flow through the small wire squares.  After several more drying steps, the paper is carefully lifted back from the mould. It is now strong enough to be touched. The paper is smoothed and pressed to remove trapped air. You can use a common electric iron used for pressing clothes.  1.It is suggested that we “should choose paper with small amounts of printing” to   .  A.make paper by ourselves B.renew the old envelopes C.make various colored paper D.create our own newspaper 2.Whether the paper is strong enough to be touched is determined by   .  A.how long the pulp is stored B.how thick the paper is C.how much water remains D.what type of chemicals are used 3.When the paper is lifted back from the mould, it is time to   .  A.make it smooth B.make it strong C.decorate it D.use an iron 4.The passage is most probably intended to    .  A.introduce the history of paper-making B.describe the process of paper-making C.compare the ancient with the modern paper-making D.argue about the possibility of paper-making by hand 参考答案：ACAB