九年级unt 12Section A 2.ppt

Mary had an unexpected morning. First of all, she overslept and got up late, because her clock didnt go off. By the time she got up, her brother had gotten in the shower. After he got out of the shower, she took a quick shower and got dressed. By the time she got outside, the bus had left. So she had to run all the way to school. By the time she got to school, she realized she had left her backpack at home. So she ran back home. By the time she got home, she realized she had left her keys in the backpack. She ran back to school without keys or backpack. By the time she got back to school, the bell had rung and the teacher had started teaching. 1. lost: 2. west: 3. below: 4. dead: 5. empty: 1. I was about to go up when I decided to get a coffee first. be about to 忙于；即将做某事。侧重于表示动作马上就要发生，常与when引导的从句连用，但不与具体的时间状语连用。 e.g. One of my friends is about to have her second baby. 我的一个朋友马 上就要生第二个小孩了。 2. I went to my favorite coffee place even though it was two blocks east from my office. even though 即使， 虽然， 尽管， 用于引导让步状语从句。 block n. 街区 e.g. He’s the best teacher, even though he has the least experience. 他虽然经验最少，却是最好的老师。 3. We stared in disbelief at the black smoke rising above the burning building. stare v. 盯着看， 凝视 表示看得比较仔细，有时候也带有吃惊的意味去看，常与at, into连用。 e.g. Don’t stare at me like that. 别那样盯着我看。 in disbelief 不相信 ，疑惑， 怀疑 e.g. Tamara stared at him in disbelief, shaking her head. 塔玛拉一边狐疑地盯着他看，一边摇着头。 She looked at him in disbelief. 她全然不信地看着他。 above prep. 1)（表示位置）在…正上方；高于”（与 below相对）。 e.g. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives. 我们上面的那座摩天大楼就是布赖 恩住的地方。 He lifted his hands above his head. 他将双手举过头顶。 2) 表示在地位、级别、能力、资历、重要性等方面“超过”、“在……之上”、“比……强”。 e.g. He is above the others in ability. 他的能力优于其他人。 He is above me in every way. 他各个方面都比我强。 3) adv