高一英语Growing-pains课件1.pptVIP

Do you agree there are some differences between American English and British English? In which aspects do these differences exist? (pronunciation, spelling, grammar and different expressions) pants Am.E trousers Bri.E candy Am.E sweets Bri.E toilet/WC Bri.E restroom/bathroom Am.E soccer (ball ) Am.E football Bri.E living room Am.E sitting room Bri.E vacation Am.E holiday Bri.E Spelling American British center color traveler tire organize program centre colour traveller tyre organiseorganize programme 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. What’s a colloquialism? Finish Part A on page 27. I can tell you that . That’s a no-brainer. _______________________________________________________ something easy to understand. 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 Do you know the meaning of the following sentences? That’s enough of your back talk. I dont like the way you argue with me. 不许你回嘴。 Keep your big mouth shut. Stop talking. 住嘴。 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 following sentences: Finish part B on Page 27 Answers She is good at gardening. 2. He is very clumsy. 3. That is like criticizing someone else for a fault you have yourself. 4. It is raining heavily. 5. Don’t exaggerate something. ▲ complain v.抱怨，发牢骚，诉说(病痛等)；(正式地)控诉，投诉 complain to sb. about／of sth． I complain that… complaint n. 抱怨，控诉 complainingly adv．不满地 ①他向我抱怨她没