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1. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day p.1.
English is an international language. Therefore, it is necessary for us to learn it. It can be rewarding
or just a waste of time. It's up to you. It depends on how you study it. Here are some tips about learning
English.
First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You will learn from them. Second, you must not be shy. Be
thick-skinned and speak up! Finally, you mush be patient. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day."
a little bit disencouraged
universal
Mandarin 普通话，国语
Your stay here is just(or only) a waste of time.
Exercise is a rewarding for our health.
It is up to you. 随你吧
by fits and starts. 断断续续地
My brother studied accounting by fits and starts, so he failed.
tip (about) = advice (on)
tip somebody on something tip vt.建议
a good piece of advice 不说: a good advice
stink vi.臭
be patient with somebody 对...有耐心
2. How to Improve Your English p.9.
Mack is talking to his friend Don.
M: Hi, Don! How are you doing in your English class?
D: Not so well, I'm afraid.
M: What's the problem?
D: I'm not improving. Tell me, how come your English is so good?
M: Well, uh…I have an American girlfriend.
D: Aha! That's it. Now I know what to do. (He runs off.)
M: Hey, Come back! I was just kidding!
funny farm 疯人院 正式：mental asylum
improve sth = make a lot of improvement in sth
talk to(with) sb about sth vi. talk sb into doing vt.说服
When he gave a speech, we realized that he was just talking nonsense.
He is a problem studnet.
greeting 招呼语
How are you doing in ...? or: How are you getting along? 近来怎么样？
久违的老朋友还可以说：How are you? or How have you been?
Howdy 美国南部招呼语 answer: Howdy
blind date 相亲,盲目约会
I am afraid (that省略) it is going to rain, so we can't go on a picnic. 我认为...(弱语气)
What's the problem (with)? = What's wrong? = What's the matter (with)?
goof around 浪费时间，混时间
Aha, that's it. = Aha, I get it. = I understand.
kidding = joking
3. The City of Song p.13
Listening to music is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. This is especially true for
people living in Vienna, the city of song. Being the home of Mozart, this city is the birthplace of classical
music and the waltz.
Music fills the air in Vienna. Going to public concerts is often free of charge. And don't forget, Vienna is
also home to the world famous Vienna Boys' Choir. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound
of music.
Austria Australia
potbelly 大肚皮 He is a potbelly.
jog 慢跑
the world over adv. = around the world = throughout the world = all over the world
maestro 艺术大师，名作曲家
birthplace 发源地，诞生日
classical 古典的 classic 经典的
be free (of charge) 免费 This sample is free of charge.
be enslaved by 被...奴役
be home to / be homed of 发源地，老家
chore 杂物(可数)
no wonder + clause adv.难怪 No wonder Bruce is in such a good shape, he excercises every day.
4. He Who Hesitates Is Lost p.21
Mike is in Vienna with his girlfriend Daisy.
M: Are you having a good time, Daisy?
D: Are kidding? I'm having the time of my life. I loved the concerts.
M: Concert going is fantastic but what else can we do?
D: Biking along the banks of the river Danube could be fun.
M: It sounds like a great idea!
D: Let's do it then.
M: You're right. As they say, "He who hesitates is lost."
He who works hard will be successful. "He" means anyone. or: one, those
I was lost in that music. 沉醉于 = be absorbed in one's work
While on vocation last year, I visited France and Italy. 渡假
Chinese character 中国字 不说 Chinese words
have a lot of fun = have a good time
a lot of concert
The artist will put on (hold) an exhibit next month. (put on 娱乐)
fantastic = wonderful, great, awesome, terrific (cool for the young)
aweful = terrible 糟
Biking along the bank could be/can be/must be/is fun.
Learning English is fun. fun 好玩(a good time) funny 滑稽 含义不同 fun man, funny man
The students made fun of the new kid of class. 嘲笑
5. Bungee Jumping p.26
Bungee jumping looks like fun. It makes me nervous just to watch someone do it. It certainly takes a lot of
guts to jump one thousand feet above the water with only a rope tied to your legs. It scares me just to think
about it. However, it is something I really want to do one day.
Some people think I'm crazy. They say to jump is foolish enough, but to have to pay for it is madness. I
don't agree. For me, to live a short and exciting life is far better than to live a long and boring one. What
do you think?
wild boar 野猪
Paper originated in China. 起源于
looks like tastes like 后接名词
watch someone do/doing do强调事实 doing强调正在进行
guts (口语) = courage Bill does not have guts to ask Marry to go out for a date.
be tied to = be bound(bind) to 被...绑在
That poor dog is tied/bound to the fence, he can not run away.
be scared of = be frightened of Peter is scared of snakes. He scared me to death.
He looked into the mirror and found he looked much older.
cockroach(es) 蟑螂
get somewhere 有出息 get nowhere 没出息
lunatic n.adj疯子 luna 月亮(拉丁文)
I agree with you on this point, but I disable agree with you on that point.
agreeable 相处容易的: I like Marry, because she's a very agreeable personality.
6. Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained p.35
Lisa and Bill are talking about their future.
L: What's your goal in life, Bill?
B: To fly in the sky and feel as free as a bird.
L: That's easy.
B: What do you mean?
L: Go bungee jumping.
B: You mush be kidding. It's too dangerous.
L: Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If nothing is ventured, nothing will be gained.
Growing up is learning experirnce.
pluck up one's courage 鼓起勇气 muster up one's courage
pearl 珍珠 Pearl 女人名
carve out 雕刻出,开创出 By going to school and studying hard, Sam carved out a good career of his future.
attain/reach/fulfill one's goal
Peter and Bruce are as busy as bees.
What do you mean by calling me at midnight?
take it easy 放松点
7. Doctor Death p.39
Whether very sick people should be helped to end their own lives is a question many people cannot answer.
However, Dr.Kevorkian is an exception. That he has done this more than twenty times is known to everyone.
Some say what he is doing is immoral. They call him Doctor Death. Others say what he is doing is merciful.
They call it mercy killing.
Whether Dr.Kevorkian should be allowed to continue doing this is a real problem for the government. There
seem to be two sides to the argument. Which side are you on?
spooky 幽灵般的 Halloween 万圣节
to end one's own life = to put an end to one's own life
When the movie came to an end, many people were crying. 结束
I helped Mother wash(do) the dishes last night.
Every rule has its exception. = There is an exception to every rule.
With an exception ....
inconvenient 不方便 不说：Are you convenient? 而说：Are you free?
That he doesn't study makes me angry. 名词从句 that 不能省
mercy killing 安乐死
One is known by company he keeps. 观其友，知其人
8. No Hearts or No Brains? P.52
Helen and Dick are talking about the previous article.
H: I don't understand how people can think Dr. Kevorkian is doing the right thing.
D: Well, helping people die with dignity is not that bad, in it?
H: Don't you know ? Where there is life, there is hope.
D: Come on. Be realistic. Those people who want to die are suffering. It's better that they go quickly and
painlessly.
H: All you men have no hearts.
D: And all you women have no brains.
We teach our children to momerize/remenber their telepphone number by heart. 默背
Peter is really a kind of man at heart. at heart 本性上
beat one's brains 绞尽脑汁 I stayed up all night and beat my brains, but I couldn't think of the answer.
understanding = considerate = thoughtful 体谅的
To my understanding, .... = To my knowledge, .... (放句首)就我所知
kangaroo 袋鼠
that bad = so bad
Where there is a will, there is a way. 有志者，事竟成
9. Be Thoughtful p.28
Being thoughtful simply means thinking of others before yourself. What you say or do will have an effect on
others. So it is important that you think before you say or do anything. In this way, you can avoid hurting
others' feelings. Moreover, a thoughtless act or remark can spoil a perfect relationship.
Children should be considerate of old people. 体谅
mean to do 打算做 mean doing 意味着
When I say I mean to do it, I mean it.
essential = necessary / important
It is important that he (should) be punctual.
a piece of cake
It is cinch(俚easy).
feeling 感觉 feelings 感情
scold 责骂
undermine 破坏(少用)
bear 牢记 = remenber
likewise 同样地
Yesterday was a lousy day. By the same token today does't look any better.
What goes around comes around.
10. What Are Friends For?
Jane meets her old friend, Fred.
J: Hi, Fred! How's everything?
F: Not so good, I'm afraid. Supporting a family is becoming more and more difficult these days.
J: What you say can't be more true. Everything is so expensive. I can hardly make ends meet myself.
F: Oh, really? Do you need any money? What I have is not much, but I can loan you some.
J: I'm OK. Thanks for being so thoughtful anyway.
F: What are friends for?
flatter 奉承 flattery
meet with trouble 遇到麻烦 meet sb
The chinaman presided over the meeting.
meet you halfway 折衷
Let's compromise 妥协 to reach a compromise
招呼语 greeting：
How are you?
How have you been?
How are you getting along?
How is everything?
polite behavior
Peter is afraid/scared/frightened of snakes.
cockroach(es) 蟑螂
support a family 养家 back you up 支持
I couldn't care less. 不在乎
hardly = almost not
Today many city couples both have to work, or they can't make ends meet. 收支平衡
We are in need of more parks in our city. = We need more....
stingy 小气的
get by 说的过去，混过
11. Power without Pollution p.69
Pollution is a big problem in almost all the big cities of the world. City people are, therefore, becoming
more and more worried about how they can get rid of pollution. They are also concerned about whether the
government is doing enough to protect the environment.
However, people in Ireland don't have these worries. They are sure that they have found the answer to the
problem. They use windmills. These windmills can create power without creating pollution. This method is so
successful that other countries are thinking of doing the same. Why not? What works for Ireland can work for
any other country.
I am ready. = I am all set.
Don't pollute this river.
Yesterday afternoon we had a power failure for two hours. 停电
During the power failuer, the lights usually go out.
a big problem = a serious problem
You should rid youreself of that bad habit of smoking.
concerned = worried
People in ireland, however, don't have these worries.
People in ireland don't, however, have these worries.
answer to = solution to
creat / produce / generate
12. Stop the Noise p.77
Mr. Chen is talking to his neighbor Mrs. Wang.
C: May I have a word with you?
W: Sure. What's the problem?
C: It's about your son. I'm tired of his making so much noise at all hours of the day.
W: I'm sorry. I'm sure he's not doing it on purpose.
C: I'm sure he's not. But we can do without the noise pollution, you know?
W: You're absolutely right. By the way, how was your party last night? It sure sounded like you had a great
time.
C: Uh…
poorly
My girlfriend and I had a chat at a shop yesterday
have a word with sb about sth = talk with(to) sb about sth
have words with = argument
stingy 小气
sure = of course = you bet
be in love with 状态 fall in love with 动作
I am tired. 累
I am tired of sth = I am sick of sth 厌烦
I am tired of that 从句 错 变化1: I am tired of the fact that 从句 变化2: I am tired of sb's V-ing 所有格
I am curious about that he studies hard. 错 变化：I am curious about the fact that he studies hard.
或：I am curious about his studying hard.
that 不能做介词的宾语
on purpose = with intention = intentionally
can do without 没有...也可以
can't do without 没有...就不行
It sure sounds like ... sure / like 口语用法
13.Health Comes First p. 81
Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned
that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking.
In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health
should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in
public places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East
in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think?
put out my cigarette
once and for all 断然地, 坚决地
Health comes first. 健康至上
Health is wealth. Health is above wealth.
miser 守财奴
Dogs can be dangerous, in that, they can bite.
be in good/poor health
in spite of = despite + the fact that 从句
keep (on) V-ing on 可省略
If you keep studying, you will master English.
kick the bad habit of smoking get rid of
Bob realized his dream after graduating from college.
Peter placed an advertisemnet in the newspaper for a helper. 登广告
He is a nice guy except that he smokes.
...than ever(before) 加不加before均可
That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think? immortal 不朽的
14. Quit Cold Turkey p.89
Jane is talking to her boyfriend.
J: You promised me that you were going to give up smoking. What's that in your hand?
B: I'm sorry. I really want to except that every time I get nervous, I can't help smoking.
J: That's just an excuse.
B: No. It's true. I've tried everything: chewing gum, biting my fingernails and even meditation, but nothing
works.
J: Well, if you want to be with me, you'll just have to quit cold turkey.
B: That will work!
quit asking me so many questions
quit cold turkey cold turkey(adv) = all at once 一劳永逸
stand for 代表
Edward promise Sally to meey her at six.
You promised me that you would meet me at six, but you were late.
I promise to help you with the disdes after dinner.
Tom made a promise to Sally to marry her.
Tom made a promise to Sally that he would marry her.
I can't help smoking. = I can't help but smoke.
I'd like to go with you except that I am too tired.
whenever = every time
Every time I go fishing, I catch nothing.
I'll be true to sb. = I'll be faithful to sb.
meditation 打坐，冥想
a stick of gum = a piece of gum
a pack of cigarette
15. Don't Rely on Luck! P.93
Passing exams is every student's dream. Failing them is their nightmare. So, to realize their dreams, many
students try anything. They even go to fortunetellers, buy lucky charms and follow old customs.
In Korea, many students bury something personal in the university they want to enter. They believe that
these things will act as magnets and "pull" them into the university. Whether it works or not, nobody really
knows. At least it does ease the students' minds about passing exams. Remember, though, you can't always rely
on luck. There is no substitute for hard work.
don't rely on luck 勿心存侥幸
bill 纸钞
pass the exam fail the exam flunk the exam(俚,fail)
dream a sweet dream 做了一个梦
I dreamed about/of you last night. dream about/of kissing sb 梦见
I had a nightmare dream last night.
I have a dream. ?
parasol 阳伞
be buried in
My father was buried in military cemetery.
Peter is always buried in his work.
Do as the roman do.
In Austrilia I acted as Peter's interpretor. 口译员
ease one's mind
16. Study or Flunk p.101
Kim bumps into her classmate, Pak.
K: What's the matter, Pak? You look depressed. Did someone just die or what?
P: Well, someone is going to soon.
K: Oh, my God! Really? Who is it?
P: Me. I flunked the exam and my dad's going to kill me.
K: How come you flunked? I thought you did everything the fortuneteller told you to do.
P: I thought so, too. I was sure of passing. That's why I went to see him this morning.
K: Well, what did he say?
P: He said I flunked because I did everything very well except that I forgot one thing.
K: What's that?
P: I didn't study!
My teacher failed/flunked me.
Don't fail me. = Don't let me down. 不要让我失望 disappointed
grade 分数 You have a failing grade.
bump into (口) encounter 正式词
I feel encouraged by his words.
It is hot here or what?
Who is it? It's me.
exaggerate v.夸大
I don't think so.(常用) = I think not.
sb be sure of sth = sb be sure that 从句
Bruce is a fine guy except that he is stingy.
17. A Computer Car p.105
You are in a strange city. It's late at night and you're tired. But you can't find your hotel. You sigh a
deep sigh. It seems like you are dreaming a terrible dream. What is happening?
This situation often happens to people who travel by car. But it may become a thing of the past. New auto
computers are being designed to tell you how to reach your destination. A small screen in your car displays
a map of the city and shows you where you are. Just give the computer the name of your hotel. You'll see it
on the map. To top it off, a voice will give you directions while you drive. With a car like this, what else
would you expect.
He is a stranger to music. 一点不懂
Music is closed book to Bruce.
lose in town 城中迷路
sigh a deep sigh = heave a sigh 叹了一口气
It seems like + 从句 口语中
fiction story
In a dangerous situation, you should get away.
They reached the top of the mountain on foot.
cafe 法语 coffee shop 英语
reach one's destination
There are many computers on display at that trade show.
to top it off = in addition
We had a great meal. To top it off, the dessert is excellent.
18. Nothing is perfect p 111
The computer in Dan's car is helping him reach his hotel.
D: OK, computer, how do we get there?
C: go one block and take a left.
D: that looks easy. (He turns right.)
C: Left! I said "left", you idiot!"
D: Sorry! Wow, you don't have to get so angry.
C: I'm sorry. I guess I'm just having a bad day.
D: a bad day? You're a computer! How can you have a bad day?
C: Well, I think I've got a virus.
D: Ha! And I thought computers could never be wrong.
Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧
perfect lightbulb = make lightbulb perfect 读音不同
fix = repair He is a young repairman.
take a left = make a left turn = turn left
in a good mood 心情
On rainy day, I am often in a bad mood.
I am in a mood for dance, let's go to Disco. 想要
My teacher is angry with me, because I flunked the test.
Today is not my day. 今天真倒霉
Singing is a good way to let out one's emotion. 发泄情绪
You can't go wrong studying English with Bruce.
She wronged him by annoying him. 伤害
19. Blame it on Men p114
What's the real reason women get fat? It's not chocolate or ice cream. According to a recent report, which
was published in London, it's men! A magazine suggested men have a special warning written on their foreh-
eads:" I can make you fat!" what do you think of that idea?
The report claims that when women fall in love, they tend to eat more. When they get married, they cook more.
And when they get pregnant, of course, they gain weight. They blame it on men. So, girls, if you want to lose
weight, you don't have to go on a diet: just dump your boyfriends!
thin 更苗条 slender 苗条
Mother blamed me for breaking the window, but my kid broher did it.
The farmers blamed their poor crops on the weather. 怪罪
two cocolates two icecreams 指种类 icecream 不可数
two scoops of icecream
according to me 错 应为 I think
I'll have my hair cut/done this weekend.
How do you like this song? How do you feel about this song? What do you think of this song?
tend to He tend to get angry.
bulimia 贪食症 anorexia 厌食症
She is expecting her baby. 她怀孕了
When is your baby due? 什么时候生下来？
20 A Weighty Problem p 123
Eve and Adam are talking.
E: Do you know I've put on 5 kilos since going out with you?
A: Why's that?
E: You're always taking me to fancy restaurants.
A: Well, you don't have to eat so much when we eat out, you know.
E: But I can't resist all the delicious food.
A: Besides, it's not cheap.
E: I guess you're right. Maybe I should start cooking again. (Adam turns pale.)
A: Uh… Let's just forget about your weight problem, OK? I don't care how fat you are.
E: really?
I wish you happy landinds. 一路平安
a bad cook 厨师 不应为cooker 饭店厨师应为 chef
a weight problem
pun n.vi.vt.双关语
If you drink too much beer, you'll put on a lot of weight.
The word "kilo" is short for the kilogram.
date = go on a date = go out with
fancy restaurant 豪华饭馆
eat out 下馆子
Betty can't resist my charm.
I don't understand it, my dog won't eat my delious cooking.
inviting 诱人的
stingy miser
fat chance 门都没有
pale 脸色苍白 gray(美) grey(英) 头发白了
I couldn't care less. 不在乎 I don't care for that.
21 Coffee Bathing P 127.
When the Japanese as you "Would you like some coffee?" think twice before you answer. In Japan, it is quite
popular to have a "coffee hath." For about US$20, you can get a ground coffee bath; that is, they "boil" you
in coffee. The coffee smells good, but you'll probably feel the heat. It sounds like fun, doesn't it?
Well, the Japanese don't do it for fun. They believe it helps cure diseases. Who knows? Maybe it's true. But
in spite of what they say, I'll just take my coffee in a cup, thank you.
bath n. take a bath
bathe vi. bathing-suit泳衣
stink vi.发臭
Look before you leap. 三思而后行
Hair dyeing is popular with the youth.
I bought this book for ten dollars.
grind 研磨
If you want to master English or any language, you have to put your nose to the grindstone. 孜孜不息
boiled water 开水 boiling water 正在开的水
sounds like fun 有趣
do sth for fun i.e. I father studied English for fun.
make fun of 取笑
soaking wet 全身湿透的
a tube of ointment 一条药膏
22. Whiskey or Coffee? P135
Jack and his Japanese friend, Norie, are on their way home from school.
N: what a hard day I had at school! I feel like having a coffee or something.
J: Me too.
N: Let's go to Rick"s Coffee Shop.
J: That sounds good.
(They are at the coffee shop.)
N: What kind of coffee do you like?
J: I feel like having an Irish coffee.
N: Ok. I'll have the same.
(After two cups Norie is drunk.)
N: Why am I feeling tipsy?
J: There's whiskey in Irish coffee, you know.
N: Why didn't you tell me? Boy, it can be dangerous to have a simple cup of coffee with an American.
liquor 酒精饮料 alcohol 酒精 wine 葡萄酒
Wiskey is a kind of liquir,that is very high alcohol.
be made of 可还原 be made from 不可还原
There was a motorcycle in my(or "the") way on my way downtown. 挡路
I was flunked by my teacher.
I flunked my test.
I feel like seeing the movie. 想要 feel like sth 感觉象
timid 胆小的
a cup of coffee two cups of coffee 口语中用 two coffee
a coffee to go please 口语中用
I like a pizza or something.
me too = so do I = I do too me neither 否定
That sounds good. 或者说 That sounds like a good idea.
How do you like your coffee?
I like my coffee black.
I like my coffee with cream and suger please.
I have the same coffee as I usually do.
get drunk 喝醉了
My brother is always complaining about the weather.
23. Earthquake Survival Tips P140
Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake? Experts have looked into the matter carefully. It
may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us.
If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car. If you are in a building,
try to get near a strong wall. The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway is the safest. As soon
as the quake is over, check the gas pipe in the building. Gas fires often result from earthquakes. These tips
may prove to be lifesavers. We should, therefore, keep them in mind. Remember to always hope for the best but
prepare for the worst.
nasal adj.n.鼻的，鼻音的
I sound a little bit nasal today.
I called in sick yesterday, because I felt under the weather. 打电话请病假
tip 方法，秘诀
give sb some tips on sth
Let me give you a tip on how to swim better.
Let me tip you on how to swim better.
why to do 错
look into 调查 i.e. The police looked into the case with care.
My brother is an expert in golf. = My brother is expert in golf.精通于
Studying English is worth your while. = It is worth your while to study English.
look over = examine i.e. The teacher looked over the students' composition.
While you are driving, (you should) pull over and stay in your car.
convertible car 无顶的敞篷车
doorway 门框
Quake is short for Earthquake.
His success resulted from his hard work.
His hard work resulted in his success.
keep them in mind
24. Just Like a Woman p151
Jenny and Andy are having a cup of coffee at a café.
J: Hey, Andy. Did you feel that earthquake yesterday?
A: Sure. I was at work. Some of the women in the office felt dizzy and screamed.
J: You know, the ground shook so violently that I was terrified.
A: That sounds just like how a woman would feel.
J: I guess we women should be brave like you, Huh?
A: Of course! (Jenny shakes the table with her leg.) Aaagh! Earthquake! Help! (He gets under the table.)
J: Look at you ___I was just playing. You're worse than a woman. You even sounded worse than the women at
the office.
A: Uh… I knew it was just a joke. I was only trying to scare you.
J: Ha! I bet!
cowardly adj. coward n.
womanly adj.女人味 manly motherly fatherly
My teacher, Mr.Brown, is very fatherly, so we all like him.
sb come to n./V-ing 一谈到
hi: greeting hey: paying attention to sb
be at work 在上班
I just blew my nose. 擤鼻涕
handkerchief 手帕
Poor Bruce is always at work, but lucky Peter is usually at rest.
hardworking 努力的
some of my ... 不对：some + n.
dizzy 头晕的，恶心的
When he was young, he was free of his father.
TV-violence 抽象词
The teacher punished Sam after he played a joke on her.
I am scared of / terrified of / frightened of
25. Restaurant Dos and Don'ts P156
When you want to eat at a Western restaurant, you should first consider making a reservation. If not, you
risk having to wait for a long time for a table.
When eating, the Japanese and some Chinese are in the habit of slurping their food. By doing so, they show
their host how much they like the food. Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant. They also
consider picking one's teeth and putting on makeup at the table no-nos. and when it comes to tipping, they
just leave some money on the table. The amount is up to you, but it's usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.
Don't forget dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s. 注意细节
Make sure you dot your "i"s and cross your "t"s. Make sure your all detail correct.
lower case 小写
consider + V-ing
If you want to improve your English, you should consider practicing it more.
I'd like to make a reservation for a table for ten please.
soaking wet 全身湿透
parasol 阳伞 umbrella
sunbathe 日光浴
He is in the habit of getting up early.
unpleasent 不愉快的
clear soup 清汤 thick soup 浓汤 soups 复数指种类 a bowl of soup
eat the soup while it is hot.
no-nos 禁忌，不可做之事
check 支票，(15-20%)账单
Before you study foreign language, you should know dos and don'ts
26. The Missing Tip p168
Chen is in America. His American friend, Daisy, suggested having lunch with him at a restaurant.
C: Why's that waiter so angry?
D: Those people who just left didn't seem to give him any tip, which made him angry.
C: Is that absolutely necessary here?
D: Kind of. It's the custom. You can't really avoid leaving at least a small tip.
C: But suppose the service is bad?
D: In that case, of course, we don't leave one.
C: And does the waiter know that's why you didn't give him a tip?
D: Exactly. It's just like telling him off.
C: No wonder he's so angry.
D: Well, in fact, the people did leave him a tip, but that kid over there took it.
We tipped the waiter with a lot of money, beacause his service was so good.
I tipped the waiter ten dollars for his excent service.
give sb money as a tip for sth 不说：I give sb ten dollars tip 而说：give sb ten-dollar tip
daisy 小黄花 petal 花瓣
I am sorry sir, after I sever them, I come back to wait on you. 或用: server you
口语: be angry at/with 混用
The rude bus-driver lost his temper with the old woman.
tell sb off = scold sb
mischievous = naughty 顽皮的
27. Thank Your Lucky Stars p173
I remember when I was a young boy, life was tough. My parents made me do many things for them. For example,
they had me do the laundry, the dishes and the house cleaning. They even got me to work part-time to help
with the family expenses. If I was naughty, they would spank me. They would not let me go outside the house
for days.
Nowadays, life is quite different for kids. Parents can't force them to do anything. On the contrary, it
seems as if children can get their parents to do anything for them. Parents and teachers are even afraid to
spank children for fear of being sued. It amazes me , therefore, whenever I hear youngsters complain.
Instead, they should be thanking their lucky stars.
pleasant
tough = hard 艰苦的 修饰人：凶恶的
do two loads of laundry 不说：do laundry, do dishes 要加定冠词或其他修饰词
I'll have my house painted next monday.
spank sb 打屁股
spare the rod, spoil the child. 孩子不打不成器
ground 禁锢
For fear of failing, Ted stay up study/studying all night.
He sued me breaking the contract.
28. Going on a Diet p.184
Little Johnny is talking to his mother.
J: How come you always make me do things I don't want to?
M: What do you mean?
J: Well, for instance, you always force me to eat steaks, pork chops and chicken, day in and day out.
M: Ok. What do you want?
J: All I want is vegetables and fruit from now on.
M: What's wrong with you? Are you sick?
J: No, but I want to go on a diet.
M: Why?
J: Everyone's calling me Fatty at school.
M: Oh… I get it now.
be on business 出差
go on a picnic
go on a trip be on a trip
I haven't seen John for a while. He is on the trip. He'll be back on the weekend.
What do you mean by asking me to tell you sentence?
enable
short-circuit
out of one's mind 精神不正常
what do you mean by this word? 这个字什么意思？
pork chop 猪排 chicken 鸡肉 chickens 活鸡
From now on, Peter will double my pay.
daydream 白日梦
helnet 头盔
29. Just a Dream p.188
One day I was at home listening to music when suddenly I felt a pain in my neck. As I tried to turn my head,
I head my neck crack. I got the fright of my life. I was so scared that I could feel my legs trembling.
"What's the matter with me?" I thought to myself.
Just then, I felt myself slapped by someone. I opened my eye and saw my teacher standing over me with an
angry look in his face. I realized then that I had been dreaming. I didn't mind getting caught dozing off
in class. I was happy what happened was just a dream.
I don't believe Tim, he always exaggerates everything.
dream of/about sb/sth/V-ing 不说: dream sb/...
be at home in sth 对...精通，与家无关
be lost in sth 一窍不通
doze off 打瞌睡
30. Yes, Sir p.194
The teacher wakes me up from my dream.
T: Get up, you lazybones!
M: Oh… sorry, sir, I must have fallen asleep.
T: You bet. And we could see you shaking like a leaf.
M: Really? Wow! Thank goodness I was dreaming.
T: What? You were dreaming in class and you are happy about it?
M: Uh…yes, sir.
T: What? Do you take me for a fool?
M: Yes, sir…I mean no, sir.
T: As punishment you are to write, "I must not sleep in class" 100 times.
M: No. Sir.
T: Wrong. You should say, "yes, sir."
M: Whatever, sir.
T: Oh, I give up.
M：Good, sir.
goose egg 零分
I,I,sir = yes sir
不说teacher Wang 而说 Mi.Wang
I stayed awake all last night. 一夜未睡
I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. 一夜未合眼
get up 或 rise 不说 rise up
lazybones 单复数都加s
You'll be in trouble.
stern 严历的 = strict 严格的
shake like a leaf 害怕
thank goodnes 感谢上帝
I am happy about (which) the vocation will be going on.
take A for B 误将A当B
play a trick on sb 整某人
copy 抄写
31. Good Feng Shui in New York p.199
Feng shui, or geomancy in English, is becoming more and more popular in America. The Chinese consider
feng shui old news, but to Americans, it's something brand-new. Store and home owners are consulting feng
shui masters for advice.
How did this ancient Chinese tradition make its way across the seas? The answer is quite simple. Chinese
businessmen have been building high rises in America. They deem it necessary to rely on feng shui experts,
just as they would at home. More and more wealthy Americans are beginning to believe in geomancy. They say
that geomancers in New York make US$250 an hour! In view of this, we can foresee a bright future for geomancy
in America.
business 生意(不可数) 企业(可数)
It is common 疾病流行 sth be popular with sb 受欢迎
I am totally pressured with Bruce's Chinese.
coward 胆小鬼
old news a good piece of news 不说good news
brand-new 崭新的
I consulted the dictionary for the word Geomancy.
advice 不可数 a good piece of advice
make his way quickly to train station
deem (文绉绉) = consider
Buddhism 佛教
believe in
in view of = judging from
rumour 谣传
they say that 据说
32. Goldfish, Souls and Coffee Table p.208
Ms. Smith, an American, is talking to Mr. Ting, an expert on feng shui.
S: What changes would you suggest for my house?
T: I think that you should get an aquarium with goldfish.
S: Why?
T: Goldfish bring good luck.
S: Ok. Anything else?
T: You should also get rid of that mirror in front of your bed.
S: Why?
T: Your soul travels at night. It must find its way back to the body. The soul might see your body in the
mirror and get confused.
S: Hmm…really? What else?
T: Um… (He bumps into a coffee table.) ouch! And get rid of this table.
S: Why? It's just a coffee table.
T: It's dangerous. It will bring you bad luck.
S: Uh… are you sure?
symbol
coffee table 茶几
critical 危机的
Ms 已婚或未婚
advisor or adviser 都可以
one sheep, two sheep sheep单复数同 two cattle one head of cattle 不说one cattle
information
I wish you good luck.
bring good/bad luck
salesman
soul 灵魂
The light went out，fumble
fridge 冰箱(口语)
kindergarden 幼稚园
get/be confused about 困惑
33. A Deadly Current p.213
it is a pity that every summer a few people drown at the beach. In some cases, these people were good
swimmers. So how did it happen? Riptide!
Riptide is a strong underwater current. It moves quickly away from shore and out to sea. It appears
suddenly and pulls its victim under and far off shore. Therefore, people should make it a rule never to
swim too far out from the beach.
If you find yourself in a riptide, don't panic. And by no means should you try to go against the tide
and swim back to shore. You'll tire yourself out and probably drown. Instead, swim parallel to the beach.
A riptide is very narrow. So just a few strokes in the right direction and you'll be out of danger.
be all ears 洗耳恭听
You are dead right. 对极了 dead adv.绝对地，完全地 deadly 致命的
be at sea When we talked about business, I was at sea. I am puzzled by what you said.
I make it a rule to get off early.
be in the habit of
By no means is he nice. By no means did he tell the truth.
instead, ... = on the contrary
stroke n.(游泳的)划
34. A Lifesaving Kiss p.222
Tonya is a beautiful lifeguard. She has just saved Marvin from drowning in the ocean.
M: I feel a little groggy.
T: That's natural. You nearly drowned a minute ago.
M: you saved my life! You're my savior!
T: Don't get too excited. A minute ago you weren't breathing, and I had to give you CPR.
M: Oh, I wish I could remember that mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with such a beautiful woman as you.
T: Take it easy, OK?
M: Oh, wait… I feel faint again.
T: Nice try, buddy, but don't even dream about it.
Bill studied chemistry in college, but he ended up to become a salsman. 到头来
Unfortunately, every summer several students drowned at the beach.
groggy 感觉昏昏的,不醉
savior 救星 lifesaver 救生者
CPR -- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
stand for 代表
35. A Sense of Security p.227
Some people take the view that sometimes in life we have to take chances in order to make progress. I
admire such people. It certainly takes courage to take risks. Maybe it's due to my upbringing, but I am the
type who likes to play it safe.
People like me believe in the saying, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Conservative as
it may be, it keeps me out of trouble. I must confess, however, that such a lifestyle may, at times, be
boring. Admittedly, my life is not half as colorful or exciting as other people's, but at least it gives me
a sense of security.
take the view that + 从句 认为
take chances = take risks = adventure v. adventurous adj.
make a lot of progress 不可数 progress v.n.发音不同
admirable 重音在第一音节
It takes patience to be a good teacher.
upbringing n.成长环境
type = kind
play it safe 做事稳稳地来
proverb = saying
Haste makes waste. 欲速者不达
Though/Although she is beautiful,... = Beautiful as she is,... = As beautiful as she is,...
He studies (twice or half)as hard as I do.
36. The Sex Maniac p.237
Randy is consoling his friend Steve, whose girl friend has just left him.
R: Come on, Steve. No point in crying over spilt milk.
S: I shouldn't have let her go.
R: Forget her. There're plenty of fish in the sea.
S: But there's only one that I like.
R: How do you know if you haven't tried others?
S: You know me. I am a one-woman man.
R: You're a fool!
S: And you're a sex maniac!
wolf 色狼 He is really wolf. 不说：colour wolf
I am so embarassed ... he wolfed down his dinner. 狼吞虎咽
psychiatrist 精神病学家
I met a man by the name of Mami. 名叫，以...的名义
console = comfort 安慰
My father comforted me after I failed(lost) the race.
His girlfriend dumped him. He was dumped by his girlfriend.
ditch 臭水沟
There is no point in V-ing 做...没有意义 不说：There is no sense in ...
注意： one goat, two goats one sheep, two sheep two deer
bosom friend 交心的朋友
stick with sb 和...粘在一起 stick to principles坚持原则
punpkin head 傻子
37. Garbage Could Mean Money p.241
Fashion never ceases to surprise me. Recently, a fashion designer came up with another strange creation.
His idea comes straight from the garbage dump, so to speak. He makes sweaters from used plastic bottles. What
a weird sweater that's going to be!
This new kind of sweater will protect you from the rain and cold. They will, therefore, be especially
attractive to outdoor people such as fishermen, hunters and mountain climbers. However, they're not cheap.
They sell at prices ranging from US$100 to US$150. What a great idea for making money! Don't you think?
dedicated 专心的
cease to do = cease doing 停止(前者用得多)
come up with 提出，想出
so to speak 可以说 He is, so to speak, a scholar.
sweater 毛衣
charity 慈善(团体)
rain or shine adv. For my vacation, I am going to beach rain or shine.
angler 钓鱼者 do an angling 垂钓
She is attractive to him. appeal to sb
costly 昂贵的
range from ... to ...
exotic 异国的 domestic 国内的
38. That's Fashion p.249
Andy and Jess are at a fashion designer's party.
A: My God, Jess. What's that on Betty's head?
J: Beats me. How weird! I think it's a new kind of hat.
A: Oh, really? If you ask me, it's more like a bird's nest. How stupid it looks!
J: you think so? Hey, wait a minute. You might be right. There's something moving in the nest... I mean, hat.
A: Gee whiz! It's a bird.
J: Holy cow! How does she keep it from flying away?
A: Don't you see! She's got it fastened to a gold chain around her neck.
J: If the bird were strong enough, it could fly her to the moon, so to speak.
A: That would really be funny.
J: Well, that's fashion!
I am going to party all weekend. party v.大玩特玩
My Goodness! 相当于 My God
sth beats sb. 难倒了
We finally beated that team. 不说：win that team 而说 win that game
exhausted
Gee whiz! = Gee! = Holy cow! = My God = My Goodness 表惊讶
buffalo 水牛 one buffalo, two buffalo
cattle 牛群 和people 用法同 two cattle 不说：one cattle
阉过的牛oxen
The thief was chained(fastened,tied,bound) to the tree.
be in fashion, be out of fashion
39. At the Foreign Exchange p.259
When you go abroad, what's the thing you need most? Money, of course! You'll need to go to the bank to
buy some traveler's checks. Then when you arrive at your destination, you'll have to go to a bank to cash
the checks. Every bank has a foreign exchange department. However, you'll have to speak with the teller in
English because he or she will probably not understand Chinese.
You should, therefore, brush up on some of the words and phrases that are commonly used when changing
money at a bank. For example, you might want to know what the day's exchange rate is, or if there are any
handling charges, etc. worried? Don't be. Our next lesson will give you a good idea of what you need to say
and how to say it.
department store
all aboard 上船(火车) go abroad = go overseas
draft a speech 起草演讲稿
The pilot said we would arrive at our destination in an hour.
ATM 自动提款机
How much cash do you ahve? or How much do you have in cash? 有多少现金？
in exchange for 以此易彼
brush up on = review 复习
teller 出纳员
When (being) tied, I don't feel like doing anything. instead of "I am tied"
charges = fees handling charges 手续费
whatnot
The door needs to be painted. or: The door needs painting.
40.Changing Money p.267
Ritchie Li is at a bank in Australia. He tries not to show how nervous he is about speaking English.
R: Excuse me, miss. I would like to change 500 US dollars into Australian dollars, please.
T: Are you changing cash or traveler's checks?
R: Traveler's checks.
T: Can I have a look at you passport?
R: Sure. Here you are. By the way, do you charge any commission?
T: Not at this bank. Please sign here on your checks. How do you want your money?
R: four one-hundred-dollar bills and the rest in smaller bills, please.
T: Here you are, sir.
R: Thanks. You've been very helpful.
T: Thank you. Have a nice day.
R: You too. Goodbye. (Ritchie says to himself)
Whew! That wasn't so difficult after all.
show = reveal gittery
change ... into ... 换钱
write a check for sb 开支票
ID card 身份证
charge commission 索取手续费
incidentally = by the way
bill 纸钞
41. Getting a Tan p.271
Both my brother and I are outgoing people. He as well as I likes being in the sun. It goes without
saying, therefore, that we spend a lot of our free time at the beach. We go there to relax as well as to
keep fit. To be frank, though, he no less than I enjoys looking at the beautiful "scenery" around the beach.
However, if you are anything like us, we have a piece of advice for you. Don't forget to rub a good
amount of sunscreen lotion all over your body. Not only does it protect you from getting skin cancer, but it
also helps to keep you nicely tanned. Both my brother and I forgot to do that and now we look like
Afro-Americans rather than Chinese.
tan v.晒太阳 I like to tan at the beach in summer. n.深褐色 I like to have a tan in summer.
outgoing 坐不住的 easy-going 随和的
He as well as I is a student. no less than = as well as
keep fit 保持健康体魄
to be frank = frankly
a lot of scenery 永远不可数
an advice 错 应为：a piece of advice, some advice, a lot of advice advice 不可数
suntan lotion = sunscreen lotion
Never is he quite. = He is never quite.
Afro-Americans 美国黑人
42. Roast Beef p.282
My brother, Luke, goes to see his girlfriend, Daisy.
D: What on earth happened to you?
L: Oh, I just had a lazy day at the beach.
D: My goodness! You're really burnt. Are you alright?
L: Well, yes, but I feel like I've been roasted.
D: In that case, let's eat in rather than go out for dinner.
L: Up to you.
D: What would you like to eat?
L: Uh…
D: How about your favorite: roast beef?
L: Uh... Not today, please.
D: Ok. I understand.
roast beef 烤肉
a grill 烤肉架 charcoal 木炭
barbue
pork 猪肉 mutton 羊肉 lamb 小羊肉 chicken 鸡肉
on earth = in the world adv.究竟，到底(礼貌用语)
Who the hell is he? adv.the hell (粗俗用语)
lazy days = relaxing days 好词
lazybones 贬义
rather than 连词，而不
skip my breakfast
He fainted at the sight of his father.
43.Hi-tech Romance p.286
Both Charlene and Robert are librarians. Charlene is from America and Robert is from Australia. Four
days after they met face to face for the first time, they got married. "That was quick," you might think.
Actually, they had known each other for nine months before they met. Thanks to e-mail (electronic mail),
they had been corresponding with each other through their computers.
It all started when Charlene came across Robert's note in her computer. She replied to it. From then on,
they would not only get in touch but flirt with each other. That was how this "hi-tech" romance began. Sound
interesting? Well, if you're looking for a spouse, why not give it a try? Who knows? You might be just as
lucky as Charlene and Robert.
face to face adv. In an interview, you have to got talk to him face to face. interviewee 被邀请者
She is craze for(or about) chocalate.
I first got acquainted with Herry a year ago.
correspond with sb 通信
It all started ... all 习惯写作
come across = happen on 偶遇 I came across an old high school friend while in town yesterday.
a company 公司 company 同伴
flirt with 调情
spouse 配偶
left hand = lefty 左撇子
44. Better off with E-mail? P.295
Steve is chatting with his sister, Diana.
S: Gee, Diana, you're always at home. Don't you have any friends to go out with?
D: Sure, I do. But all my friends are either out shopping or they're boring. And you know I hate shopping.
S: Get a boyfriend. I'm sure you won't be bored then.
D: Actually, I want to meet some interesting guys but I don't know how to.
S: Why don't you try E-mail? You might get lucky.
D: I don't think so. Besides, dating through e-mail is neither personal nor romantic. Why don't you introduce
me to some of your friends?
S: Why didn't I think of that? How about my best friend, Fred?
D: Uh… maybe I'll be better off with e-mail.
well off 富裕的，处境好的
He is well off with his small house.
grocery 杂货店
lazy English 省去音节
chitchat 闲谈，聊天
breeze
I am bored with watching TV, let's go out and play.
I am fed up with ... 厌烦
strike, struck He struck up a conversation at the party. 打开话匣子
lowercase 小写
personal, private
introduce A to B
45. Tough Guys Do Dance p.301
Not only is Thai boxing violent but it is also bloody. Yet it involves the arts of dance and music. It
is both ugly and beautiful at the same time. That's why it's so exciting to watch.
Thai boxing was created by soldiers over five hundred years ago. The fighter use every part of their
bodies, especially their feet, knees and elbows to strike their opponents. Their deadly style has earned
them respect from other martial artists.
Surprisingly, the fights start off with a graceful dance. The dance is in honor of the boxers' teachers.
There is even a small band which plays along with the dance and during the fight. So, who says tough guys
don't dance?
tough = rough 霸气十足的
bloody 血腥的
play around 玩耍，鬼混
I am involved in a big project right now, so I don't have much time.
We dance to music. 随着音乐跳舞 dance with sb
get down on your knees 下跪
mischievous = naughty 顽皮的
He is back on his fit. 身体复原，东山再起，...
Chinese martial artists 武术家
wristle 摔跤
start off = begin
graceful 反义 awkward
be in honor of sb 致敬
46. Anything for a Kiss p.310
Martin and Sally have just watched Thai Boxing.
M: How did you like the fight, Sally?
S: I found it not only too violent but also very brutal.
M: You're right. It's amazing how the fighters can take not only the punching but all the kicking as well.
I wouldn't be able to handle it.
S: Oh, don't be so modest, Martin.
M: No, really. I wouldn't fight one of those tough guys for all the money in the world.
S: Would you do it for a kiss?
M: That's a different story. Sure, I will. But you've got to pay in advance. (Martin tries to kiss Sally.)
S: No, please don't. I was only kidding.
(I would do) anything for a kiss.
Watch out for that taxi, Peter. 小心 = look out
How do you like Bruce? = How do you feel about Bruce? = What do you think of Bruce?
He is as bad as can be.
violent 指本性，自然 brutal 指后天，修饰人 He is brutal by nature.
It's amazing to find that Bruce can speak seven foreign languages.
He pinched(or hit) me on the back. He pinched me in the nose. 打在软的地方
pinch in/out 上下班打卡
handle = deal with = cope with
Bob can't cope with his girlfriend's complain.
thorny 多刺的，痛苦的
fight sb = fight with sb
beforehand = in advance adv.预先
47. Fast-food Talk p.315
Though it is generally accepted that junk food is not healthful, American fast-food restaurants are
popping up all over the world. These restaurants are for people who are always in a rush. If they don't
have time to sit down to a regular meal, they race over to the nearest McDonald's. There they can quickly
satisfy their hunger.
Because Americans like things done immediately, they often order their food quickly at fast-food
restaurants. They say, "A burger, fries and a coke!" though it's not polite, it's efficient. So when you
are in the States, try to order this way. After all, in America do as the Americans do.
be hard-pressed for time/money 时间/金钱不够用
fast-paced 快步调的
junk food n. 垃圾食品，无营养食品
pop up v.突然出现，蹦出
mushroom n.香菇 v.雨后春笋
be in a rush = be in a hurry = on the go(口语,忙碌)
a chain of restaurants n.连锁店 v. I chained him to the tree.
satisfy one's hunger/thirst 填饱肚子，止渴
quench one's thirst 止渴
a coke (口) = a can of coke
In rome do as the romans do
48. Fast Food, Slow Service p.324
Tess is a cashier at a fast-food restaurant. Michael is a customer in a hurry.
T: Good afternoon, sir. How are you today?
M: Save it,, lady. Just get me a burger and fries.
T: Would you care for a drink or anything else?
M: Listen. Though I know you're trying to be nice, I don't have all day. If I want anything else, I'll
mention it, Ok?
T: Are you sure you don't want a dessert? A milk-shake maybe?
M: No , just go and bring me my order, will you?
T: Wait a minute! You look familiar. You're Michael Jordan, aren't you? Tell me, how does it feel to be
such a famous basketball player.
M: That's it. I've had enough. I'm going to a real fast-food restaurant.
go nuts = go crazy = go bananas
Waiter: I am at your service, Sir. 随时为您效劳
boss somebody around/about [美俗]指挥他人，使唤别人
cashier 收银员, 出纳员
save it = save your breath = stop talking 少废话
impolite 不礼貌
Would you care for... = Would you like... 想要
...or what = or anything else = or something
Don't mention it. = You are welcome. = It's nothing. = Not at all. = My pleasure.不客气 You bet 年轻人用法
You wish. 你想的美
de'sert v.抛弃 'desert n.沙漠 重音位置不同
ditch = dump = desert
milk-shake 奶吸
You look familiar (to me).
I am familiar with Hangkong. Hangkong is famaliar to me.
How does it feel to be rich? ...感觉(滋味)怎么样？
That's it. 够了
49. Stop Snoring! P.329
Millions of families have trouble falling asleep. Do you know why? There's someone in the family who
has a snoring problem. The problem can be quite serious. In some cases, couples have to sleep in separate
bedrooms. And in others, kids can never study or even watch TV once Dad hits the sack.
So how can we avoid being a snoring nuisance? One way is to avoid eating a big meal before going to bed.
Drinking alcohol near bedtime is something, which also causes snoring. Changing the position in which the
snorer sleeps also helps. Another alternative is to wear ear plugs. But if all these ideas fail, you have
only one choice: Wake the snorer up. Tell him it's his turn to watch you sleep.
snore vi.打呼噜
How often do you have a physical (checkup)? 身体检查 physical problem problem,diffculty可数 trouble不可数
Dear Jean letter 男给女的绝交信
deep-seated problem 老毛病 Smoking is his deep-seaed problem.根深蒂固的 或：deep-rooted
In U.S.A. in most cases, private schools are better than public schools.
hit the sack 就寝 = turn in = go to bed pillow 枕头
mosquitoes 蚊子
eat between meals 吃零食
liquor 烈酒
snatch n.片刻
alternative = choice = option
Peter had no option/choice, but to fire Bruce.
50. Laser Cures Snoring p.343
A mother and son are talking.
S: I can't stand Dad's snoring anymore, mom. I didn't sleep a wink last night.
M: I understand. Neither did I. But what can we do?
S: I read in a magazine that there's some kind of laser which can cure snoring.
M: I read that, too. But it's pretty expensive. Besides, people who have tried it say it's painful and could
cause voice change.
S: Oh, I didn't know that. I guess there's no hope then.
M: Well, I'll talk to Dad about it.
S: I hope he agrees to do it. Anyway, a voice change will do him a world of good. Have you heard him try to
sniff lately?
M: Come to think of it, you're right.
acronym 只取首字母的缩略词
cure/heal patients cure diseases 不说：heal diseases
stand = tolerate = bear 容忍
sleep a wink = not sleep at all
catch a wink
That girl is winking at me.
stand = bear = put up with
I was at a loss about what to do.
kind of = sort of = a little = somewhat adv.
Dr.Smith will perform an operation on his patient tommorrow.
a world of good = a lot of good
Doing excercise everyday does everybody a lot of good. 不说: do good to sb
Working with Bruce did Peter a lot of harm. 可以说：do harm to sb
51.Thanksgiving p.348
Thanksgiving which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the biggest American holidays. This
holiday started in the early 1600's after settlers arrived in America. These people who came from Europe
didn't know how to survive in the wild new country. Luckily, they met some friendly American Indians, who
showed them how to hunt turkeys and grow corn. In the fall, after the harvest, the settlers had a great
feast. They invited the Indians to thank them for their help.
Today the tradition continues. On Thanksgiving Day, Americans invite their friends over for a turkey dinner
and give thanks for what they have.
"falls" in the text means "comes"
on holiday(美) on vacation(英)
settle down v.定居, 平静下来, 专心于 还有：He hasn't settle down. 指单身
ancestor 祖先 tell me about sth about anestry 祖籍
jerk = turkey 怪才，怪人 a slang word 不说：a slang slang是不可数
Quit smoking cool turkey. cool turkey = once and for all 一劳永逸
feast 盛宴 -- a great meal for special occasion
treat sb to sth 请sb做sth on Teacher Day on Labour Day
This food(dish) looks inviting/attractive.
corny 陈腐的,土的
He is raising chickens. growing corn
52. A Thanksgiving Get-together p.357
Larry, who is from Taiwan, is studying in America. His classmate, Sue, who is American, is having a
Thanksgiving Day party at her house.
S: Hi, Larry. Are you doing anything for Thanksgiving?
L: I don't have any plans.
S: Good. I'm having a get-together at my house. Would you like to come?
L: Sure, I'd love to. Should I bring anything?
S: No. There will be plenty of salad, ham, corn, potatoes, wine and, of course, turkey.
L: That sounds great. Do you want me to come by early to give you a hand?
S: That's not necessary. Just come over at around two in the afternoon.
everyone out there (by the radio可省略)
Well, Peter, after work, let's get together for lunch at a restaurent. It's your turn to treat.
We'll have a get-together after the basketball. Do you come here? 聚会party
miser 铁公鸡,吝啬鬼
He is (a) Chinese.
one Chinese, two Chinese 不说：two Chineses one American, two Americans
auditorium 大礼堂 accommodate 容纳 Our school of auditorium can accommodate(hold) 1000 students.
make plan to do sth
I'll be seeing movie tonight. or: am seeing, will see 都可以
pot luck party 每人带一个菜的party
plenty of plenty可看成adj.
turkey 火鸡肉 turkeys 活火鸡 chicken 鸡肉 chickens 活鸡
cucumber 黄瓜 lettuce 莴苣
fantastic 很棒的
come by = come over
53. Monkeying Around p.361
Thai people believe that keeping monkeys happy brings good luck. So every year there's a day on which
they have a special treat for monkeys called the Annual Monkey Feast. Hundreds of monkeys come from the
mountains to "sit at" long buffet tables which are piled high with bananas, peanuts, watermelons and cabbage.
Monkeys will be monkeys. So they fool around and fights break out. But nobody seems to care. Neither do
the monkeys. They just stare back at the crowds of people who turn out to watch them. Then they continue to
monkey around and have a good time.
fool/horse/monkey/goof/idle around 鬼混
keep animal 养
He came on a day when it was rainning.
treat sb to sth 请...客 It's my treat.我请客 The doctor treated me for my illness.治疗
dozens of 好几十 不说：tens of
hundreds of 好几百
thousands of 好几千
tens of thousands of 好几万
hundrds of thousands of 好几十万
Scores of people were standing in line to buy a ticket. (旧式用法: twenties of)
line up 排队 don't cut in (line). 插队
buffet 自助餐厅
Boys will be boys. 本性难移
An idle youth, a needy age. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲
54. Variety is the Spice of Life
Barney and Debbie are on vacation in Bangkok.
D: So where are you taking me out to dinner tonight, Barney?
B: Let's go to Phuket. It has the most beautiful sunsets that you will ever see. That's also where you can
get a wide range of exotic foods.
D: Sounds good. What have you got in mind?
B: I've been dying to try monkey brains again.
D: What? You've got to be kidding. No way!
B: Come on. Haven't you learned that variety is the spice of life?
D: You just said "again". Have you tried it before?
B: Sure, it's delicious.
D: No wonder! Sometimes you act like a monkey!
a variety of clothing/toy 各式各类的
spice 味道(重) spicy,hot 辛辣味的，尤指辣椒 try something different or new
Every Sunday my father take me out to my favorite restraunt.
picky(particular) about sth 挑剔的
tropical island
get away from it all 摆脱一切
food 不可数 foods 指种类
What have you got in mind? 你喜欢那一种？
action movie comedy tragedy
be dying to do = be eager to do
idol 偶像 idle 发音相同 idolize 崇拜
You wish. 想的美
You've got to be kidding. = You must be kidding.
delicious = tasty 好吃的
55. Life after Death p.376
A 34-year-old married man who died recently had no children. When he died, his wife was not pregnant,
either. But now that he's dead, he has a chance of becoming a father. How's that possible?
After a man dies, his sperm remains alive for some time. In this case, the woman asked doctors to remove
the sperm from her husband's body and store it in a sperm bank. Now, she can have the baby that she has
wanted for a long time. She says it's as if her husband would come back to life again when the child is born.
If that is so, wouldn't that make her husband her son?
spinster 老处女(不雅)
She is married to sb. 不用married with 或说：She married sb. Mary and I got married.
be thoughtful of sb 体谅
She is expecting(or pregnant).怀孕了
When is your baby due? 什么时候出生？due 到期 When is your check due?
one egg or one sperm 通常复数sperms testicle(s) 睾丸 wonb 子宫
remain/be/keep alive alive不能用在名词前
image bank sperm bank
Don't spoil your image here. 损害形象
The food has spoiled. The food has gotten bad.
The boy seemed to have drownd, but later he came bach to life. 苏醒过来
Now that 既然, 引导现在时或现在完成时
When you study english, you must be very dilegent. dilegent(重音第一音节)
56. Baby Trouble p.383
Betty is talking to her husband Dan
B: Don't you think it's time that we had a baby?
D: We're much better off without children. Think of all the trouble raising them.
B: But it's only natural that married couples have babies.
D: I don't want any brats who'll run around the house breaking things.
B: Then I'll have a baby by myself.
D: Don't be ridiculous. That's not possible.
B: Yes, it is. I can adopt or go to the sperm bank or…
D: Stop! Are you crazy? I forbid it.
B: Then, can we have a baby together?
D: Ok. You win.
Baby is a term of endearment. The baby is so cute.
It's (about,high) time that he went asleep. 从句用虚拟
much better off 好多了 从well off引出,日子过的好
grocery store 杂货店
Many students have trouble/difficulty (in可省略) writing English.
toad 癞蛤蟆
brat 顽皮的小孩 kid(口语) naughty,mischievous Nobody likes mischievous children.
ridiculous = nonsensical 无意义的，荒谬的
ridicule = tease v.嘲笑，奚落 The scientists ridiculed the professor's theory.
57.New Asian Generation p.388
In the past, the children of Asia had very few choices. A son would usually follow in his father's
footsteps and do the same kind of job as his father. But now, young people have higher education which
opens doors to new kinds of jobs. TV exposes kids to new ideas from other countries.
So, the younger generations of Asians are doing things their parents never dreamed of. They're investing
in stocks or dying their hair purple. Unfortunately, some are also getting into trouble with sex and drugs.
Asian parents whose children are doing all this do have a reason to be worried.
generation gap 代沟
The generation gap seems very large today, because children today are very independent.
In the past people walked to work, because they had no cars. in the past 可以用 uesd to do 代替
accountant 会计师
official 文官 officer 武官
My neighbor bought the same kind of car as my father.
lousy
Don't expose yourself to too much sun in the summer.
TV 电视节目 the TV 电视机
I dreamed of Peter last night. It was awful. dream of 梦想，梦见
That's the trend. 潮流,时髦
creative 创意的
get into trouble with 惹上麻烦
58. Like Father, Like Son p.398
Tom, whose parents are conservative, is talking to Karen, whose parents are open-minded.
T: Boy, I'm really fed up with my dad.
K: Why? What's the problem?
T: My dad, whose upbringing was very strict, expects me to live by his old rules.
K; That's too bad. He must be crazy.
T: You know what? He even buys clothes for me, the styles of which belong to the fifties.
K: What a nut!
T: Hey, stop calling my dad names.
K: But I thought…
T: No matter what, he's still my dad.
K: Like father, like son!
Like father, like son 有其父，必有其子
I like Bruce very much; his personality is pleasent. personality 个性，性格
or: I like Bruce very much because his personality is pleasent.
or: I like Bruce very much, whose his personality is pleasent.
conservative (traditional) 反义 open-minded (liberal)
bald 秃头的
Boy 唉
be fed up with = be sick of = be tired of = be bored with 厌烦
beef 牛肉 What's the beef? 什么事让你烦了,出了什么事了
I was brought up in the city, but Peter was brought up in the country. So our upbringings were very different.
be mad about = be crazy about 非常喜欢 be mad at 生气
bib (小孩用的)围兜 apron 围裙
What a nut! nut 疯子
59. About Moral Values p.403
More and more people are forgetting the saying, "Pride comes before a fall." I remember only a few years
ago when things used to be so different. People used to be more modest and humble.
As I looked around at my schoolmate the other day, I realized how different things are. People are so
much more pretentious nowadays. With their fancy clothes and stylish hairdos, they appear too materialistic,
which is not to my liking. I know modernization is necessary for advancement. However, I hope we don't lose
our traditional moral values along the way.
Clothes make the man. 人靠衣装，马靠鞍
A moral education is very important for our students.
I value your friendship very much. 珍惜
Pride comes before a fall. 骄兵必败
be proud of 以...为荣
pride: It's too proud. cocky 趾高气昂,公鸡 look down on 轻视
humble 比 modest 更谦虚
My teacher is a learned man. 与 learn 的过去时发音不同
I used to tease my sister when I was a boy.
pretentious 自命不凡的 -- show off character 气质
fancy clothes 花哨的
to one's liking 令某人喜欢
When I realized that Mary has a lot of money, I took a liking to her. 喜欢
60. How to Attract Boys p.411
Jason is talking to Kate, a classmate he likes very much.
J: I don't understand why you dye your hair and wear all kinds of weird clothes, Kate.
K: I guess that's how I attract boys.
J: Yes, but the wrong kind of boys.
K: What do you mean?
J: The type of guys who go out with you wear earrings and have tattoos on their arms.
K: What kind of guys do you think I should go out with then?
J: Uh… somebody like me, for instance.
K: Oh, is that so?
J: The day will come when you know I'm right.
K: We'll see.
Kate is short for Katherine or Catherine.
kite 风筝
dying 看后面有无宾语
be dying to do = be eager to do
consult the dictionary 查(词典) look up the word in the dictionary 查字
My sister is always attractive to(by) the color red.
tattoo 刺青
fad = fashion
They are going steady. (口)确定的情侣
We coughed and coughed and held our noses to give Peter a hint that he should take a bath.
bathe v. bath n. shower n.
The day when you know I am right will come.
wait and see 走着瞧
in one's arms 在怀中 arm用复数
61. Touring by Taxi p.415
One of the most convenient but expensive ways to get around a city in any country is by taxi. And in
some cases, tipping is expected.
A taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can tell you whatever you want to know. At
the same time he'll be your personal tour guide. He can take you wherever you want to go. So, however
expensive the taxi ride may be, the advice you get from the driver will certainly be worth it.
hire a taxi 租出租车
The plane is taxiing down the runway. 滑行
We toured the city yesterday. We took a tour in the city yesterday.
The best way to get around New York is by subway.
refreshed 精力恢复
to get away from it all 摆脱所有
in some cases = in some situations
In most cases, winter is very uncomfortable in New York.
comfy(comfortable口语) couch 长沙发
give me a tip of one dollar = give me a dollar's tip 小费
give me a tip on sth advice
know sth like sth 熟悉...象... I lived in the city for 50 years. I know it like the back of my hand.
Tour guide can help you with emergency.
He can take you wherever you want to go = take you anywhere you want to go = take you to anyplace you want
to go
No matter how(However) rich he may be, I don't envy him.
It's worth it to study English. worth 介词
some good advice or a good piece of advice advice不可数 不说：a good advice
keep your temper lose your temper
62. Keep the Change p. 430
Jimmy is at the Boston Airport. He hails a taxi.
T: Where to, buddy?
J: The Sheraton Hotel, please.
T: Ok. Is this your first time in Boston?
J: Yes. What's a good place for sightseeing?
T: If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can walk the Freedom Trail.
J: I'm kind of strapped for time.
T: In that case, whatever else you do, you must check out the observatory on the 63rd floor of the John
Hancock Building.
J: Isn't the building all glass?
T: That's right. You can't miss it. Here's your hotel. That'll be $17.50, please.
J: Here's $20.00. Keep the change.
miser n.stingy adj. or cheap
There is a striking change in his personality. 明显的 change 可数
How much do you have in change? = How much change do you have? change 不可数
barber shop beauty shop(or beauty parlor, beauty salon)美容院
hail a taxi 拦一部taxi
what's a good place for sightseeing/eating/movie?
Thailand is a great place to go sightseeing.
strap means tie or bind
be strapped/hard/pressured for time
check out (the observatory) = take a look at
look out over the city
63. The Dying Languages p. 435
Today, more people than ever before are speaking to each other through satellite television, cellular
telephones and computers. This means that people from different parts of the world need to be able to
communicate in the same language. That language happens to be English.
Because of this, experts have predicted that more than half of the world's 6,000 languages may die out
in the next century. Already almost all Californian Native American languages are in danger of extinction.
They are being swallowed up by English and other language. It is a pity, but that is one of the prices of
modernization.
Don't use dirty/bad language 脏话 (language = speech)
I am dying to see the movie with Madonna.
than ever before = than ever = than before
handy 方便的
Bruce wrote a letter to Peter in English.
sector = area
It happens that I have 20 dollars. 演变: I happen to have 20 dollars.
die out = become extinction 绝迹
Native American 土著人 native American 美国出生的 a native zhuang
capitalize 将...大写
64. Speaking the Same Language p. 442
Sally is talking with her friend, Don.
S: Tell me, Don. How come you're from Spain but you can't speak Spanish very well?
D: It's not my mother tongue. My father is Spanish and my mother is American. We usually speak English at home.
S: Oh, I see.
D: Your Spanish is probably better than mine.
S: Yes, but you speak English more fluently than I.
D: How come? Aren't you American?
S: Yes, but my mother is Spanish.
D: Don't tell me...
S: That's right. We usually speak Spanish at home.
D: It doesn't matter as long as we can communicate.
S: That's true.
mother tongue = mother language = native language
My father is Spanish and my mother is American. Spanish,American是adj.
or: My father is a Spanish/Spaniard and my mother is an American. n.
spinach 菠菜
Betty bettered her performance by studying hard. better vt.提升
He is a fluent speaker of English. = He is a good command of English.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Don't tell me. = I don't believe it. coincidence
65. Italian Culture p. 446
Italy is a land of history and culture. And as we all know, the ancient architecture there is
breathtaking. Just as we Chinese are proud of our history and culture, so are the Italians. One of their
traditions is to enjoy a long midday meal. This lengthy lunch can last up to four hours! As you can imagine,
after all the eating, drinking and chatting, they need to take a nap.
Well, this custom may be great for the stomach, but it's not so great for getting things done. If you
happen to be in Italy, don't be surprised if you have to wait for a long time for the banks and post offices
to open.
sauce 调味酱 noodle 面条 cuisine 烹饪
land 土地(不可数) a piece of land a land = a conuntry 国土
As we all know, Peter has many interesting hobby: music, photography and mountain-biking.
breathtaking 扣人心眩的 What a breathtaking sunset!
Good grief, I forgot my keys.
be proud of 以...为荣
midday at noon
take a nap 小睡
pinch in/out 打卡上下班
get sth done 完成
It happens that I have ten dollars. = I happen to have 10 dollars.
66. It's Nap Time p. 455
Mr. Mishima, a Japanese tourist, enters a bank in Milan, Italy.
M: Uh, excuse me...
T: Zzzzzzzz...
M: EXCUSE ME!
T: Aggghhh! What do you want? You scared the life out of me!
T: At this hour? You must be kidding!
M: But it's two in the afternoon.
T: That's right--- and as usual, it's nap time. Come back at three or four. We don't work the same hours
as you do in your country.
M: But I have to cash this check. I have no cash!
T: Don't worry. You won't need any cash. All of Italy is asleep at the moment. Zzzzzzzzz…
It's a snap. = It's cinch. 很简单 take a nap 小睡 tourist 观光客
make it snappy = hurry up
yell at sb 大吼
snore 打呼噜
sb scare the life out of sb (口语)吓死了 相当于you scare me to death
I am afraid/scared/frightened of my father, because he is hard on(strict with) me.
What can I do for you,sir/man? 客气 or: May I help you?
draft 汇票
fall aspeep 睡着了
to worry sb sick 使...担心死了 My son worries me sick.
67. All That Glitters Is Not Gold p. 459
Many people seek fame and wealth. Gul Muhammed sought neither. However, through fate he is famous. He
is so sort that he is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest man in the world. He measures
only 57 centimeters. Though he has fame, he is not rich. In fact, he's too poor to pay his own medical bills.
Recently, when Gul became so ill that he had to be brought to the hospital, he didn't have enough money
for the medicine. What a pitiful man he is! His story tells us that fame and wealth do not always go hand in
hand. Indeed, Gul is a living example of the saying, "All that glitters is not gold."
All that glitters is not gold. 部分否定
be as poor as a church mouse
widow 寡妇
seek = look for = be in search of
notorious = infamous 恶名昭张 be notorious for naughty
Don't bow(surrender) to fate. 不向命运低头 bowtie 蝴蝶结
stout -- thick,black,bitter beer 黑啤酒 potbelly大肚皮
be poor at sth 很差 be good at
medical bill 医药费
foot the bill = pay the bill 付账
When his father fell ill, Tom rushed home from work.
miserable 惨的 pitiful 可怜的 It's a pity/a shame/pitiful/too bad he can't come.
living 活生生的 living dictionary
68. Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover p.469
Lily is talking to her singer friend, Chad.
L: Chad, what a lucky guy you are!
C: What do you mean?
L: Well, you've got everything a person could ask for: a lovely family, money and fame.
C: Nothing's as wonderful as it seems.
L: But such a successful man as you must surely be happy.
C: Not really, I'm so busy that I don't live a normal life.
L: Anyway, I wouldn't mind being in your shoes.
C: And I would love to be able to live as simple a life as you do.
L: I guess you should never judge a book by its cover.
C: How right you are!
by = according to
Sometimes we can see someone well-dressed, but he could be a crook.
Don't judge a book by its cover. 勿以貌取人
Lily 莉莉 引自 lily 百合
lucky = fortunate wonderful = great
I study as hard as Mary does. (does可省略). 第一个as adj.一样的 第二个as adv.和
such...as, like I never met such a handsome man as you. or: met a handsome man like you
live a normal life live as mormal a life as you (do)
be in one's shoes 处于...的情况 shoe = situation
69. Mean What You Say p.476
Some people say that promises are made to be broken. That certainly seems to be true in this cutthroat
society that we live in. But if you break your promise, you will ruin your reputation and no one will trust
you anymore. So whenever we say, "I give you my word," we should mean it. There is nothing worse than to be
let down by others because they have not kept their promises.
In fact, it isn't so difficult to keep promises. Just remember never to promise anything we are not sure
we can live up to. In short, therefore, to be trustworthy, we should always say what we mean and mean what
we say.
(You should) mean what you say 说话算话
make/keep/break promises
in cutthroat society 竞争激烈的社会 competitive 竞争的 to compete with others
ruin/destroy one's reputation
give you my word = Don't go back on your word word不用复数 words吵架 promises 可用复数
let down = disappointed 失望
as a matter of fact -- in fact
live up to 做到 live up to one's expectations(永远用pl)达到某人的期望
70. A Promise Is a Promise p. 484
Larry is talking to his classmate, Hedy.
L: Hey, Hedy! What seems to be bothering you?
H: I don't understand why my boyfriend finds it so hard to keep his word.
L: What has he done this time?
H: Well, he made a date with me to see a movie last night, but he stood me up.
L: What a lousy guy!
H: I know. And there's nothing worse than to be in love with such a guy.
L: Why don't you just dump him?
H: I can't.
L: Why not?
H: I promised I'd never leave him. And a promise is a promise.
L: Oh, boy.
What seems to be bothering(troubling,matter with) you?
I have no idea (about省略) + 名词从句 = I don't understand...
I find that he is a nice man. = I find him a nice man.
I find that it is interesting to learn English. = I find it interesting to learn English.
make an appointment with sb 正式或公务之事 make a date with sb 男女之间的约会
ouch 哎yao
stand sb up 空等
lousy(俚)-- a poor quality 差劲的
There's nothing worse than ...
Oh,boy. = What a surprise! 好家伙
71. Earth in Danger p.488
Seeing is believing. But seeing a huge rock half the size of Earth smash into Jupiter in July 1996 was
incredible. Can you imagine what would happen if Earth collided with a huge space rock? It would be
disastrous. In fact, it is thought that a meteor killed the dinosaurs millions of years ago.
A rock like the one that hit Jupiter could split Earth in two. Doing nothing about it is like waiting
for the end of the world. So scientists plan to start project to identify all space rocks that could hit
Earth.
be in danger
Seeing is believing. = To see is to believe. 眼见为实
incredible = unbelievable 难以置信的
Earth 地球(相对于其它星球) the earth 指地球本身 on earth 在地球上(固定用法), 究竟adv.in the world
The bus collided with the car and killed two people.
When the typhoon hit the island, it caused many disasters.
meteorite 陨石 meteor 流星
do nothing about sth We should do something about our traffic problem.
identify 辨别，鉴别
72. Saving the World p.498
A student is talking to her teacher.
S: I hear that scientists are planning to study asteroids and meteors, right?
T: Yes. They want to determine whether Earth is in danger of being struck by such a rock.
S: What if they discover that a big one is coming straight for us?
T: In that case, there are two things they can do. They can launch rockets to push the rock off its course.
S: So that it will miss Earth, right?
T: Right. And if that fails, we can try destroying the rock with nuclear missiles.
S: Wow! I never thought that nuclear weapons could save the world instead of ending it!
save your breath 别浪费唇舌
asteroid 小行星
I (was) determined to do = made up my mind
We are in danger of losing the rice crop if it doesn't rain.
What (will/would happen) if...
You can't miss sb/sth. 你不会错的
intersection 十字路口
Let's go picnicking tomorrow. = Let's go on a picnic tomorrow.
He swims like a rock. 游泳象旱鸭子
73. Don't Be a Fish out of Water p.504
Do you sometimes have a hard time understanding what Americans are talking about among themselves? Do
you want to know why? The answer is, Americans are crazy about using slang. They tend to over do it, though.
Otherwise, slang is fun to use. You should try it. And some slang is easy to understand. For example, if
someone is "off the hook," it means that he is no longer in trouble. The "hook" is a fish hook. If a fish is
on the hook, of course, it is in trouble. If it is "off the hook," then it is out of danger. Didn't we tell
you slang is fun? Besides, it should at least help you feel more at home and not like a fish out of water
when you speak to Americans.
slang 不可数 a slang experssion or two slang expressions 不说：a slang
feel like a fish out of water 觉得别扭，不舒服
I have a hard time (in可省略) writing this love letter. difficulty,trouble 不可数 problem 可数
be crazy about 疯狂喜爱
to over do it 做得过火 Old people shouldn't over do it when (they are) excerising.
To work with him is fun. = He is fun to work him.
Bruce was in trouble, because he broke the window.
The table hooked my shirt and tore it.
feel at home 自由自在
74. Get with It, Bob p.512
Bob, who is Chinese, is speaking to his American classmate, Jill.
J: Hi, Bob. What's up?
B: I don't see anything up in the sky. Do you?
J: No, Bob. "What's up?" is slang for "What's happening?"
B: Well, why didn't you just ask me that in the first place?
J: Get with it, Bob. Everyone uses slang in America. It makes speech more colorful.
B: I'm having enough trouble learning English.
J: But you should give it your best shot, Bob.
B: Why?
J: How else can you get to meet American chicks?
B: What chick? I don't like eggs.
J: "Chicks" mean "girls," you fool.
B: Oh, I give up!
get with it -- follow the trend 跟着潮流走
两种说法：I am American. or I am an American. Chinese 一样
What's up, man? 年轻人常用 answer: Nothing special. How about you? dude = guy = man 哥们,年轻人用
How is it going? 还不错吧？
be short of 缺乏 be short for 缩写
in the beginning = in the first place 开始
You speak in informal English.
formal occasion : funeral, wedding
speech 讲话(不可数) 演讲(可数): Peter made a speech to the students who fell asleep.
deliver a speech 发表演讲
speechless I was speechless when she said I love you. 无话可说
best shot = best try
how else 要不然
you fool 傻子
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