外研版英语必修6 Module1 Section3 Words and Expressiona from Module1 Small Talk.doc

Module 1 Small Talk 第二部分：教学资源 Section Module 1 Small Talk informal adj. 1 relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do sth: an informal atmosphere an informal arrangement / meeting / visit Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. 2 (of clothes) suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion 3 (of language) suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters: an informal expression serious adj. BAD 1 bad or dangerous: a serious illness / problem / offence to cause serious injury / damage They pose a serious threat to security. The consequences could be serious. NEEDING THOUGHT 2 needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure: a serious article a serious newspaper It’s time to give serious consideration to this matter. IMPORTANT 3 that must be treated as important: We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. The team is a serious contender for the title this year. NOT SILLY 4 thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly: Be serious for a moment; this is important. I’m afraid I’m not a very serious person. NOT JOKING 5 ~ (about sb/sth)| ~ (about doing sth) sincere about sth; not joking or meant as a joke: Believe me, I’m deadly (= extremely) serious. Don’t laugh, it’s a serious suggestion. Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? He’s really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. She doesn’t have a serious boyfriend. (informal) You can’t be serious! (= you must be joking) You think I did it? Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) LARGE AMOUNT 6 (informal) used to emphasize that there is a large amount of sth: You can earn serious money doing that. I’m ready to do some serious eating (= I am very hungry). confident adj. 1 feeling sure about your own abilit