张娜121020103背景.ppt

Throughout the conversation, Mr. Harraby-Ribson seems to be on the defense. He fails almost in every step. In fact he appears quite ridiculous at times. Mr. Crowther, on the other hand, seems in complete control. He retorts(反驳) to everything the other person says and makes the other person look foolish, and instead of listening to the story the other person is anxious to tell, he succeeds in making that person beg him to tell his own story. Introduction to the Text V. Language Tips The following sentences are often used in oral English. 1. After you. 2. I just couldnt help it. 3. Dont take it to heart. 4. Wed better be off. 5. Lets face it. 6. Lets get started. 7. I’m really dead. 8. I’ve done my best. 9. Is that so? 10. Don’t play games with me! 11. I don’t know for sure. 12. I wouldnt kid around with you. 13. Thats something. 14. Brilliant idea! 15. Do you really mean it? 16. You are a great help. 17. I couldnt be more sure. 18. I am behind you. 19. I‘m broke. （我没钱了） 20. Mind you!（注意，留心） 21. You can count on it.（尽管放心） 22. I never liked it anyway. 23. That depends. 24. Congratulations! 25. Thanks anyway. 26. It’s a deal. Lesson 7 – The Rivals Contrast transition signals Mr. Crowther continued his reading, while Mr. Harrady-Ribston resumed his seat and sat for a while… (1) Contrast involves analyzing the similarities and differences between two or more items. Writers group the ideas by using appropriate signals. II. Writing Devices Lesson 7 – The Rivals Besides “while”, there are many sentence connectors in English, such as: however on the other hand on the contrary in contrast in comparison II. Writing Devices Contrast transition signals Lesson 7 – The Rivals conjunctions: other signals: but yet even while whereas although though unlike differ from (be) similar compare to compare