《Language points in using language》课件二十七（9张PPT）（人教版选修8）.pptVIP

Language points in using language An army of ants一群螞蟻? A flock of birds一群小鳥　 A gaggle of geese一群鵝? A herd of sheep, cattle, etc.一群羊、牛等? A pack of dogs一群狗　 A pride of lions一群獅子 A school of fish一群魚? A swarm of bees一群蜜蜂 1.An army of people, animals, or things is a large number of them, especially when they are regarded as a force of some kind. 2. A flock of birds, sheep, or goats is a group of them. 3. You can use gaggle to refer to a group of people, especially if they are noisy or disorganized. 4. A herd is a large group of animals of one kind that live together. 5.A pack of wolves or dogs is a group of them that hunt together. 6. A school of fish or dolphins is a large group of them moving through water together. 7. A swarm of bees or other insects is a large group of them flying together. 8. （狮）群 a pride of lions 9. A feast is a large and special meal./ banquet If you feast, you take part in a feast. 10. The United States is making preparations for a large-scale airlift of 1,200 American citizens... 11. He was showered with honors–among them an Oscar. Mrs Patrick Campbell was an honoured guest. If something is arranged in honour of a particular event, it is arranged in order to celebrate that event. 12. Houston was chosen as the site for the convention... 13. Gil was white and trembling with anger... with relief 轻松地 with care 小心地 14. Ryle tried the Embassy, only to be told that Hugh was in a meeting... 15. If troops pull out of a place or if their leader pulls them out, they leave it. 16. ...women who have changed their mind after deciding not to have children... 17. A smile is the expression that you have on your face when you smile. smile to oneself If you say that someone is all smiles, you mean that they look very happy, often when they have previously been worried or upset about something. 18. come to a conclusion 19.take turns by turns in turn out of turn 20. If something dates from a particular