M1U2 word power概要1.ppt

Differences in Pronunciation Change the underlined words and phrases from American English to British English. You are telling me I’m lazy. Ha, look ! What a mess your room is! That is like the pot calling the kettle black ! Don’t worry. It’s a piece of cake! 9. I have never expected Lily to act as cool as a cucumber in the traffic accident. _________ 10. All the family members come to persuade Jim to change his idea, but he is as stubborn as a mule. _____________________________ * * American English British English program organize behavior traveler color center British American centre colour traveller behaviour organise / organize programme Differences in spelling pants Am. E trousers Bri. E candy Am.E sweets Bri. E Differences in vocabulary living room Am.E sitting room Bri.E Differences in vocabulary soccer (ball) Am.E football Bri.E Differences in vocabulary vacation Am.E holiday Bri.E Differences in vocabulary Toilet / WC Bri.E restroom / bathroom Am.E Differences in vocabulary Call sb. at 12345 live on Wuyi R. Is this…? fit went home British American has just gone home fitted Is that…? live in Wuyi R. Call sb. on 12345 Differences in Grammar American English vs British English Exercise on P26. Colloquialisms This is a colloquialism. Do you know what it means? Colloquialisms A colloquialism is an informal expression used in spoken English. Colloquialisms are never used in formal English or in writing, but are often used in conversations. something easy to do Colloquialisms Don’t be a wet blanket. Have some fun! boring / afraid to have fun Go on, tell me. I’m all ears. listening carefully Are you serious? Don’t pull my leg. joke with someone I dont believe you. Oh, God! Its my favorite. Relax. Its really funny. Give me a chance. Its free. Oh, my aching back. I dont buy your story. Give me a break. Its my cup of tea. Take it easy. Oh! you are killing me. Its on the house. Match the follow