新编英语教程2unit3.ppt

Reading I Cause? process ? result Retell A Shopper’s Nightmare Language Points It would be sensible to dash into the large department store ① sensible 1.reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment e.g. She seems very sensible. Its sensible to keep a note of your passport number. 2.suitable for a particular purpose, and practical rather than fashionable e.g. Eat a sensible diet and exercise daily. an old woman in sensible shoes and a neat skirt 3. [formal] noticeable e.g. a sensible increase in temperature 4. be sensible of something literary to know or realize that something exists or is true e.g. He was very sensible of the difficult situation she was in. 1 Dialogue I Language Points It would be sensible to dash into the large department store ②dash into to go or run somewhere very quickly e.g. Olive dashed into the room, grabbed her bag, and ran out again. 1 Dialogue I Language Points My arms were grabbed viciously by a stern, bearded man.. ① grab 1. to take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement [synonym] snatch e.g. I grabbed my bag and ran off. I managed to grab the gun from Bowen. 2. to get some food or sleep quickly because you are busy e.g. Why dont you go and grab some sleep? Lets grab a bite to eat before we go. 3. to take an opportunity, accept an invitation etc immediately e.g. I think you should grab your chance to travel while youre young. She grabbed the opportunity to go to America. 2 Dialogue I Language Points My arms were grabbed viciously by a stern, bearded man.. ② viciously 1.violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically e.g. a vicious murder a vicious killer Keep away from that dog, he can be vicious. 2.very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someones feelings or make their character seem bad e.g. Sarah can be quite vicious at times. She was shocked by the vicious tone in his voice. 3. unpleasantly strong or severe [s