重点单词：
1、decisive
adj. 决定性的；果断的，坚定的
The volatility of stock price is a decisive factor in derivatives pricing.

股票价格的波动率是股票衍生品价格的决定性因素。

2、cape
n. [地理] 海角，岬；披肩
Naomi James became the first woman to sail solo around the world via Cape Horn.
内奥米·詹姆斯成为第一位独自经合恩角进行环球航行的女子。

3、general
adj. 一般的，普通的；综合的；大体的
n. 一般；将军，上将；常规
The figures represent a general decline in employment.
这些数字表明就业率的总体下降。

重点短语：
1、too……to
太而不能
He is too buzy to attend the meeting.

2、be sick of
厌恶；厌倦
Everyone will be sick of having the same food for several days.
几天连续吃同样的食物，任何人都会腻烦。

考考你：
1、他应该让位给一位更年轻、更果断的领导者。
2、他们盗走将军的马匹使他丧失坐骑。
3、奥巴马回答道：“你也就是嫌烦，我还得天天跟他打交道呢。”

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1、The pastor requested the women present to join him in prayer.
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