1、Book 6Language points1.every time/each time.每一次,每当=whenever.ll Whenever we see him we speak to him.ll In fact,she had never learnt the basic rules of social communication,and as a consequence,she made systematic mistakes every time she opened her mouth.2.put ones foot in ones mouthll Ive really put
2、my foot in it this time.I didnt realise that he was the director of the play.3.as a consequence=as a result4.be cautious about5.go through经历,经受,仔细检查,用完,被通过ll The country has gone through too many wars.The country has gone through too many wars.ll The plan must through several stages.The plan must th
3、rough several stages.ll The new law has gone through Parliament.The new law has gone through Parliament.6.cheer up 6.cheer up 使振奋使振奋,感到振奋感到振奋ll Cheer up!The news isnt too bad.Cheer up!The news isnt too bad.7.Id rather not do7.Id rather not do8.on the anniversary of8.on the anniversary of9.When someo
4、ne talks,everyone is expected to 9.When someone talks,everyone is expected to listen,listen,no matter howno matter how dull the persons dull the persons speaking may be.speaking may be.10.be aware of.10.be aware of.知道知道,意识到意识到ll Everybody is aware of the importance of the Everybody is aware of the i
5、mportance of the Four Modernizations.Four Modernizations.11.take the lead 11.take the lead 为首为首,带头带头ll We should take the lead in studying the We should take the lead in studying the highway codehighway code12.show off 12.show off 炫耀炫耀,卖弄卖弄,使显眼使显眼13.It is estimated/reported/said/announced/13.It is e
6、stimated/reported/said/announced/suggested thatsuggested thatll It is estimated that 80%of all conversation It is estimated that 80%of all conversation in English is small talk.in English is small talk.ll It is suggested that some measures be taken It is suggested that some measures be taken to stop
7、 pollution.to stop pollution.14.Imagine 14.Imagine a situationa situation where two strangers are where two strangers are talking to each othertalking to each other after after someonesomeone they both they both knowknow has left the room,or the cafe or party,has left the room,or the cafe or party,e
8、tc.etc.15.have sth.in commonll The two brothers have so much in common.ll People usually thought they were from the same city.Actually they had nothing in common.Dear Alex,Its very nice to hear from you.My family and I are fine.I hope you and your family are wellits a long time since Ive heard from
9、you.The email is very interesting.I hope you enjoy your trip to the Embassy and its fun meeting the Chinese students and teachers.I dont think youll have any problem talking to them.Chinese students are like students everywhere-they like sport,music,fashion,and travelso it will be easy foryou to fin
10、ish topics that they are interested in.For many of them it will be their first time in England,so you could ask them about where theyve been,what theyve seen,what they liked and didnt like,and what they found interesting.Its also not a problem to ask about life at home in China.Im sure theyd be happ
11、y to tell you about what Chinese schools are like and how they spend their free time.Of course,its always a good ideato keep off topics like politics,as people have different opinions,and they may not agree with you.I hope this information has been useful,and I wish you the best of luck at the Chinese Embassy be sure to write and tell me all about it!Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Your friend Chen
