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1、2. Character krikt Beginner A: Do you like Barry? B: No, not very much. Hes too ambitious and dishonest. A: I agree. I like his brother Paul. They are not alike. B: Yes. They are completely different. Paul is very sociable and much more honest than his brother. A: What kind of person do you consider

2、 yourself to be? B: I think Im polite, careful, relaxed and shy. A: Oh, I dont think youre shy! You are always chatting with new people when we go to a party. B: Well. Yes, but those people always start talking to me. I never talk to them first. Perhaps Im not as shy as I think. Anyway, youre certai

3、nly not shy! A: Youre right. I love going out and making new friends. B: So, youll be at my birthday party on Friday? A: Of course! wordsambitious mbis adj.有雄心的;野心勃勃的 ( having a strong desire for success or achievement )She is an ambitious woman. 她是一个雄心勃勃的女人。sociable 好交际的;善交际的 (friendly and pleasant

4、)Adler was an outgoing, sociable kind of man. 艾德勒是一个爽直的、好交际的人。Intermediate A: How do you think people get their personalities? B: I think its mainly from the environment a person lives in. A: Dont you think people get their personalities from their parents? B: No, but parents control a lot of the en

5、vironment that kids grow up in,so they certainly influence their kids personalities a lot. A: So why do you think many kids have personalities that are so different from their parents. B: Maybe when they become teenagers, they want to be completely different to their parents. A: You might be right.

6、I guess most parents want their kids to be like them, but kids today grow up in a different environment. You know, they know much more about the world from the internet, newspapers, and tv. B: Do you think that teenagers get a lot of their bad behaviour from tv and movies?A: Maybe some of it. I thin

7、k a lot of people blame TV and movies when the real problem is that the parents arent bringing their child up correctly. B: Parents have a difficult job. They have to bring up their children and usually have to work too. A: Yes, thats true. Your son is doing well at school, isnt he? B: Yes, he is. H

8、es very hardworking when hes at school. Then he comes home from school and does his homework before dinner. After dinner, he goes out with his friends. A: So, hes not a bookworm? Its good that he has an outgoing personality. Some kids are very quiet and introverted. You wonder how theyll survive in

9、the real world without their parents to support them. Words:personality ps nliti n. ( pl. personalities )( the complex of all the attributes-behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental-that characterize a unique individual )人格,品格 His personality left a deep impression on us. 他的人品给我们留下了深刻的印象。 (显明

10、的)个性,性格 He has a strong personality. 他性格坚强。introverted intrvtid adj.(性格) 内向的;不爱交际的words polite extrovert careless innocent impolite aggressive friendly frank ambitious unfriendly honest energetic serious relaxed shy quiet noisy outgoing thoughtful curious stubborn arrogant reliable jealous sociable

11、polite plit adj.有礼貌的,客气的;殷勤的 （showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.）Hes always so polite to people. 他对人总是非常有礼貌。extrovert ekstruvt n. 个性外向的人(psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelingscareless: marked by lack of attention o

12、r consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; “careless about her clothes“;innocent insnt adj.1.无罪的,清白的 He was pronounced innocent of the charge. 他被宣告无罪。 2.无害的 The butterfly is an innocent insect. 蝴蝶是一种无害的昆虫。 3.天真的,单纯的 4.幼稚的;头脑简单的 ,愚钝的 Dont be so innocent as to believe everything he s

13、ays. 不要这么天真,竟相信他所说的一切。impolite implit adj. (Rudeness (also called impudence or effrontery) is the disrespect and failure to behave within the context of a society or a group of peoples social laws or etiquette. These laws have already unspokenly been established as the essential boundaries of normal

14、ly accepted behaviour )aggressive : characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fightfrank: blunt: characterized by directness in manner or speechenergetic: endetik adj.精力旺盛的;精神饱满的 ( possessing or exerting or displaying energy )He is an energetic tennis player. 他是个精力充沛的网球手。serious: He was kind and af

15、fectionate, but very serious. 他仁慈、亲切,但非常严肃。affectionate feknit adj.充满深情的,温柔亲切的 ( having or displaying warmth or affection ) She was very affectionate with children. 她很爱孩子。curious: eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others concerns) The boy was curious about everything he s

16、aw. 那男孩对所见的一切都感到好奇。stubborn: stbnadj. refusing to move or change ones opinionarrogant rgnt adj.傲慢的;自大的; 自负的 John is so arrogant that he thinks he is better than everyone else. 约翰太骄傲自大,以为比谁都强。 reliable: rilibl adj.可信赖的; 可靠的;确实的 ( worthy of dependance or reliance; trustworthy )I found this to be a rel

17、iable brand of washing machines. 我觉得这是一种牌子可靠的洗衣机。 jealous dels adj.1.妒忌的 Why is he so jealous? 他为何这么会妒忌?He was jealous of his friends reputation. 他妒忌朋友的声誉。 2.吃醋的 If other men spoke to her intimately he was immediately jealous. 一见到别的男人跟她亲热地交谈,他便会醋劲大发。3. personal appearanceBeginner A: That girl looks

18、very attractive, doesnt she?B: Do you think so? I dont like girls who look like that. I like girls who are not too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her.A: Id like to, but theres her boyfriend. Hes very broad-shouldered.B: Hes huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that.A: Do

19、 you prefer tall girls or short ones? B: I dont mind, but I like girls with long hair.A: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls-probably because Im so tall myself.B: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you?A: No, never. I dont think Ive ever met a girl taller th

20、an me! Have you gained weight recently?B: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girls boyfriend.A: Im getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps Ill go with you.Words .broad brd a. 宽的,阔的 The broad highway has six traffic lanes. 那条宽阔的公路有六线车道。 broad-jump 跳远broad-shouldered 宽肩膀的，身体强壮的square-s

21、houldered 肩膀平的; 宽肩的 huge hjud a.( huger; hugest)庞大的 ;巨大的 She spent a huge amount of money on that coat. 她花了大笔的钱买那件衣服。 I have a huge pile of letters to deal with. 我有一大堆信件要处理。plump plmp a. ( plumper; plumpest) dusi丰满的;胖嘟嘟的 The baby has rosy plump cheeks. 这婴儿的面颊红红胖胖的。 (肉类食物)多肉的 These tomatoes are plump

22、 and juicy. 这些西红柿个大汁多。 Intermediate intmidit A: Lets play a little game. Ill describe someone and you try and guess who it is.B: OK. Im really bored at the moment.A: OK. This man is tall and slim. Hes got blue eyes and curly brown hair.B: Does he have a moustache or a beard?A: Good question. Yes, he

23、 has a moustache, but no beard.B: Sounds like Mike, is it?A: Yes, it is. You describe someone we both know.B: Right. Shes not very tall and shes quite plump. Shes got blonde hair,but I dont know what color her eyes are.A: Is she attractive? I dont think I know anyone like that.B: Well, I dont find h

24、er attractive, but Im sure you would disagree.A: I like slim girls, so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive. Youll have to give me some more information.B: Shes got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes. In fact, she wears unfashionable clothes too.A: This doesnt sound like anyone I

25、 know. I give up. Tell me who she is.B: Shes your mother!A: How embarrassing! I dont even recognize a description of my own mother! How important do you think appearance is ?B: I think that unfortunately its more important than a persons character. Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be a

26、ttractive. I think its wrong, but thats the way the world is now.A: Im afraid youre right. I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality.B: Well, you certainly didnt choose her because of her looks! Hey, I was joking! Dont hit me!Words .slim slim a.( slimmer; slimmest)苗条的;纤细的 ; 渺茫的 ;

27、 微薄的;少的 A rigid diet will make you slimmer. 严格节食会使你身材苗条。 His chances for getting the scholarship were very slim. 他获得奖学金的希望甚微。 He lived on a slim income. 他靠微薄的收入生活。curly kli a.( curlier; curliest) (of hair) having curls or wavescurly hair 鬈发 / a curly headed girl 长着一头鬈发的姑娘They envied her naturally cu

28、rly hair.moustache mst n. 八字须(an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip;)He looked younger after he shaved off his mustache.beard bid n. (pl. beards)(下巴上的) 胡须,山羊胡 (the hair growing on the lower part of a mans face)The man with a beard looks familiar. 蓄山羊胡的那个人看上去很面熟blonde hair ：A woman who has blon

29、de hair has pale-coloured hair. Blonde hair can be very light brown or light yellow. The form blond is used when describing men.tiny tini a. ( tinier; tiniest)极小的;微小的 (very small)Fleas are tiny insects. 跳蚤是很小的昆虫。embarrassing imbrsi a. 使人尴尬的,令人为难的 (causing to feel shame; hurt the pride of)It is embar

30、rassing that our streets are so dirty. 我们的街道这么脏真叫人难堪。 It is embarrassing to repeat what he said. 若要重复他说过的话,会很尴尬的。 This is an embarrassing situation. 这是个令人为难的处境。stuff 废话；原料；要素Wordsfigure fig n. (pl. figures)外形; 体形;人影 /体态;风姿I saw a figure in the darkness. 我看到暗处有一个人影。 She has an attractive figure. 她有迷人

31、的曲线。 She has a slender figure. 她身材苗条。stocky ：（having a short and solid form or stature）矮而强壮的bald b ld a. ( balder; baldest)秃头的, 秃顶的 When he grew bald he bought a toupee. 他头发日渐稀少,于是买了假发。toupee tupei n. (男士的) 假发wig wig n. (pl. wigs)(女士的)假发 She used to wear a wig. 她过去戴假发。hairpiece hpis n. 假发(A false su

32、bstitute for a persons hair; a toupee or wig)tall / overweight / slim / plump / well-built / stature / average height / broad-shouldered / beard / neat and tidy moustache / curly hair / straight hair / attractive / ugly / handsome / well-dressed PhrasesChange hairstyle / have a lovely figure / be we

33、ll-built / be 180-cm-tall / have / brown hair / be brown-eyed / gain ; lose weight. Part of the body BeginnerA: Im going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?B: Sure. Lets go. What are you going to have done?A: I want to have a foot massage and a haircut.B: A foot massage sounds like a grea

34、t idea. They are very relaxing. Id also like to have a mudpack on my face. Its supposed to help with your complexion.A: Good idea. We should also get pedicures and manicures.B: This could become a very expensive trip to the beauty parlor!A: I think its a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Do

35、nt you agree?B: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress.A: Maybe we should try a thai massage too.B: Whats special about a thai massage?A: Thats when the masseuse walks on your back and massages you with her feet.B: Sounds painful!Words .parlor pl n. (pl. parl

36、ors)【美】( 通常用来构成合成词) 店beauty parlor 美容院 / massage parlor 按摩院massage ms n. (pl. massages)按摩 (术);推拿(法) A massage may relieve your back pain. 按摩可能会减轻你的背痛。mudpack mdpk n.(以漂土, 收敛剂等制成为脸部美容的) 泥敷膏complexion kmplekn n. (pl. complexions)面色,肤色;气色 (the coloring of a persons face ) He has a dark complexion. 他肤色黝

37、黑。pedicure pedikju n.足部治疗;修趾甲术; 足部治疗医师(care for ones feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc. )manicure mnikjun. (pl. manicures)修指甲 (care for (ones hand) by cutting and shaping the nails, etc)give somebody a manicure 给某人修指甲pamper pmp vt.纵容,姑息;娇养 pamper a child 溺爱孩子Grandparents often pamper the children.masseuse ms z n.女按摩师 a female massager