外研版高中英语选修六Module 1Small Talkintroductionreading and vocab教案7.docx

1、外研版高中英语选修六Module 1Small Talkintroductionreading and vocab教案7Module 1 Small Talk第二部分：教学资源Section 3: Words and Expressions from Module 1 Small Talkinformal adj. 1 relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do sth: an informal atmosphere an informal arrangement / meeting / vis

2、it 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 conversati

3、on and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters: an informal expression seriousadj. BAD1 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 THOUGHT2 needing to

4、 be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure: a serious article a serious newspaper Its time to give serious consideration to this matter.IMPORTANT3 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 titl

5、e this year.NOT SILLY4 thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly: Be serious for a moment; this is important. Im afraid Im not a very serious person.NOT JOKING5 (about sb/sth)| (about doing sth) sincere about sth; not joking or meant as a joke: Believe me, Im deadly (= extremely

6、) serious. Dont laugh, its a serious suggestion. Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? Hes really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. She doesnt have a serious boyfriend. (informal) You cant be serious! (= you must be joking) You think I did it? Be serious! (= what you suggest is

7、 ridiculous)LARGE AMOUNT6 (informal) used to emphasize that there is a large amount of sth: You can earn serious money doing that. Im ready to do some serious eating (= I am very hungry).confidentadj. 1 feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful: She was in a relaxed, confide

8、nt mood. Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they dont understand 2 of sth| that . feeling certain that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect: Im confident that you will

9、get the job. The team feels confident of winning. She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. confidently adv.: Carla smiled confidently at the cameras.lack noun U, sing. (of sth) the state of not having sth or not having enough of sth dearth, shortage: a lack of food / money / sk

10、ills The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. There was no lack of volunteers. She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. verbvn no passive to have none or not enough of sth: Some houses still lack basic amenities such as bath

11、rooms. He lacks confidence. She has the determination that her brother lacks. lack (for) nothing (formal) to have everything that you need: As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. advance nounFORWARD MOVEMENT1 C the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces:

12、 We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. enemy advancesDEVELOPMENT2 C, U (in sth) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding: recent advances in medical science We live in an age of rapid technological advance. major advances in the field of physi

13、csMONEY3 C, usually sing. money paid for work before it has been done or money paid earlier than expected: They offered an advance of 5 000 after the signing of the contract. She asked for an advance on her salary. The bank will give you an advance of 95% of the purchase price.SEXUAL4 advances pl. a

14、ttempts to start a sexual relationship with sb: He had made advances to one of his students. She rejected his sexual advances.PRICE INCREASE5 C (on sth) (business) an increase in the price or value of sth: Share prices showed significant advances.in advance (of sth)1 before the time that is expected

15、; before sth happens: a week / month / year in advance The rent is due one month in advance. Its cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane.2 more developed than sb/sth else: Galileos ideas were well in advance of the age in

16、 which he lived.verbMOVE FORWARD1 v (on / towards sb/sth) to move forward towards sb/sth, often in order to attack or threaten them or it: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. The troops were finally given the order to advance. They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. the advancing Allied troop

17、s She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. DEVELOP2 if knowledge, technology, etc. advances, it develops and improves: v Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. vn This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.HELP TO

18、 SUCCEED3 vn to help sth to succeed further: Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career. They worked together to advance the cause of democracy.MONEY4 sth (to sb)| (sb) sth to give sb money before the time it would usually be paid: vn, vnn We are willing to advance the money

19、 to you. We will advance you the money.SUGGEST5 vn (formal) to suggest an idea, a theory, or a plan for other people to discuss put forward: The article advances a new theory to explain changes in the climate.MAKE EARLIER6 vn (formal) to change the time or date of an event so that it takes place ear

20、lier bring forward: The date of the trial has been advanced by one week. MOVE FORWARD7 (formal) to move forward to a later part of sth; to move sth forward to a later part: v Users advance through the program by answering a series of questions. vn This button advances the tape to the beginning of th

21、e next track.INCREASE8 v (business) (of prices, costs, etc.) to increase in price or amount: Oil shares advanced amid economic recovery hopes.adj. only before noun 1 done or given before sth is going to happen: Please give us advance warning of any changes. We need advance notice of the numbers invo

22、lved. No advance booking is necessary on most departures. 2 party / team a group of people who go somewhere first, before the main group: The advance party for a winter ascent of Mount Everest has arrived in Nepal.nod verb (-dd-) 1 if you nod, nod your head or your head nods, you move your head up a

23、nd down to show agreement, understanding, etc.: v I asked him if he would help me and he nodded. Ready? She nodded at me and we set off. Her head nodded in agreement. vn He nodded his head sympathetically. She nodded approval. 2 (sth) (at / to sb) to move your head down and up once to say hello to s

24、b or to give them a sign to do sth: v The president nodded to the crowd as he passed in the motorcade. She nodded at him to begin speaking vn to nod a greeting 3 v + adv. / prep. to move your head in the direction of sb/sth to show that you are talking about them/it: I asked where Steve was and she

25、nodded in the direction of the kitchen. She nodded towards his suitcase. Going somewhere? she asked. 4 v to let your head fall forward when you are sleeping in a chair: He sat nodding in front of the fire.yawn verb v 1 to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply through it, usually because you are

26、 tired or bored: He stood up, stretched and yawned. We couldnt help yawning during the speech. 2 (of a large hole or an empty space) to be very wide and often frightening and difficult to get across: A crevasse yawned at their feet. (figurative) Theres a yawning gap between rich and poor.noun1 an ac

27、t of yawning: She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. 2 usually sing. (informal) a boring event, idea, etc.: The meeting was one big yawn from start to finish.sigh verb1 v (with sth) to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed,

28、 sad, tired, etc.: He sighed deeply at the thought. She sighed with relief that it was all over. 2 v speech to say sth with a sigh: Oh well, better luck next time, she sighed. 3 v (literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long sound like a sigh: the sighing of the wind through the trees branches

29、 sighing in the windnoun an act or the sound of sighing: to give / heave / let out a sigh a deep sigh Ill wait, he said with a sigh. We all breathed a sigh of relief when it was over.opportunity noun C, U (pl. -ies) (to do sth)| (for sth / for doing sth)| (of doing sth) a time when a particular situ

30、ation makes it possible to do or achieve sth chance: Youll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. There was no opportunity for further discussion. At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. Therell be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. Our co

31、mpany promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). an equal opportunities employer career / employment / job opportunities This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. Id like to take this opportuni

32、ty to thank my colleagues for their support. He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth obligationnoun 1 U the state of being forced to do sth because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.: You are und