酷兔英语

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  在这个新的板块中,我们将学习一些用于不同情景下地道的英语表达方式,并体会其中的一些细微差别,提高我们的口语水平和表达能力。

  本期我们将探讨如何表达不同程度的 Happiness,注意体会其中的程度差别和情景差异。后面有两个小练习,可以一试身手。
Situational Expressions 2

This week we will learn about various words and expressions to do with happiness. Some are mild, like convivial which we use when talking, for example, about a friendly and happy atmospherewhilst other express extreme joy. We will also once more look at some idiomatic expressions which can be used for the state of well being and contentedness.
Formal

1. Father Christmas is usually depicted as a fat jolly man with a white beard.
2. Bill was overjoyed to see his friend after so long.
3. John is a very convivial host. It is always a great pleasure to go to his house.
4. He had never been so happy. He was ecstatic when he passed the examination.
5. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Informal

6. Julie is a very bubbly girl, always talking and laughing.
7. Everton are flying high after their win at Manchester United.
8. I think it is important to be positive and upbeat in our daily life.
Idioms

9. Jane was tickled pink when she was invited to appear on a TV show.
10. If you go to a bar during "Happy Hour" the drinks are all half price.
11. Since John retired to Australia he has been living the life of Riley.
12. Jill is as happy as a lark. She is on holiday with no worries in the world.


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