新概念一册补充材料UNIT 26

I．语法 (GRAMMAR)

Comparative degree/Superlative degree (I):

small-smaller-smallest

old-older-oldest (elder/eldest)

lucky-luckier-luckiest

lazy-lazier-laziest

young-younger-youngest

fat-fatter-fattest

thin-thinner-thinnest

II．经典口语习语、词组、谚语 (PHRASES/IDIOMS/PROVERBS)

● be on cloud nine

● hit the ceiling

● hot seat

● More haste, less speed.

● Money makes the mare go.

● Let bygones be bygones.

III．地道情景表达 (SITUATIONAL EXPRESSIONS)

征求许可 ASKING FOR PERMISSION：

— Would you/Do you mind if I (did/do ...)?

— May/Can I possibly do ...?

— Do you think it would be possible for me to ...?

— Is it OK if I ...?

— I hope you didn't mind my asking, but ...

— Please let me ...

— I wonder if I could ...

— May I have your permission to ...?

— Do you think I could ...?

ANSWERING:

(agreement): — Yes, certainly/of course.

— Of course not. Go ahead.

— That's fine. Why not?

(disagreement): — I'm afraid you can't ...

— I'd like to, but ... — No way./Sorry.