Unit 9 A Memorable Event P 1

Unit 9 A Memorable Event

P 1 • comedy , sit-com (situation comedy), tragedy, soap opera, TV series, episode, variety show, talk show, reality show, talent show, quiz show (quizmaster), Korean Drama, opera, musical • My neighbor happens to be my classmate of the elementary school.

• • P 2 He has the means to buy half the houses in the street. Don’t live beyond your means. We need to find some other means of transportation. She tried to explain by means of sign language. ‘Do you mind if I invite a few friends? ’ ‘By all means. ’ It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June. The teacher asked John to tuck his shirt into his pants.

P 3 disease • • leukemia pneumonia cholera malaria asthma appendicitis bronchitis poliomyelitis arthritis diabetes ulcer rash diarrhea measles chicken pox

diseases • • leukemia 血癌 pneumonia 肺炎 cholera 霍亂 malaria 瘧疾 asthma 氣喘 appendicitis盲腸炎 bronchitis支氣管炎 poliomyelitis小兒麻痺arthritis關節炎 diabetes糖尿病 ulcer 潰瘍 rash紅疹 diarrhea拉肚子 measles麻疹 chicken pox水痘

• • saliva 唾液 phlegm 痰 fever 發燒 short of breath 喘不過氣 body aches 肌肉酸痛 chill(s) 寒意 fatigue 疲倦 stroke 中風 vomit 嘔吐 coma 休克 nasal congestion 鼻塞 infection 感染 inflammation 發炎

P 3 • in one’s (early, middle) 30 s, 40 s • He was in the middle of vacuuming when I arrived. • I was in the middle of nowhere. • I saw cracks in the walls. • The students started booing as soon as Ross opened his mouth. • Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage. • She jumped out of the cupboard and shouted 'Boo!‘.

P 4 • It was Mary who (that) broke the window. Make a sentence! • If S had pp, S+ (should, would, could, might) + have pp • Make a sentence! • Had I studied medicine 20 years ago, I would be a doctor now. • This was the case in the past, but now life is different. • Bring an umbrella just in case it rains.

P 5 • The wall was made of rough stones. • I had a rough day at office. • Don’t be so rough on him. He is just a child. • Roughly speaking, there are three possible solutions to the problem. • There's no excuse for that sort of behavior.

P 6 • Remember to/ Ving (sentence) • She opened the door just a crack to listen to the conversation. • Robots are taking the place of human workers. • America didn’t declare its independence until 1776. • Not until 1776 did America declare its independence. • It was not until 1776 that America declared its independence.

• tap/ pat sb on the shoulder/head • seize / grab sb by the arm/ hand/ collar/sleeve • look sb in the eye • slap sb in the face • kiss sb on the cheek / lips • poke sb in the arm/ ribs

P 7 • Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia. • Would you like me to accompany you to your car? • I will keep you company till the train comes. • He has been keeping bad company. • Two’s company; three’s a crowd.

• She received a shower of praise from her colleagues. • She shook the bottle violently and showered us with champagne. • I bought the cutest baby clothes to take to Sarah's baby shower. • He poured the last of his drink down the sink. • People poured out of the train. • S+V with NP + Ving, pp, adjective, pre. Your turn now!

P 8 • Make yourself at home. • How can you say such a thing in the presence of my boyfriend? • At the time the decision was met with much criticism.

1. According to some experts, green tea is good for one's health. 2. According to her good friends, Heather is getting married next month. 3. David tucked his baby in and then left for work. 4. My elder sister tucks me in every night. 5. Bertha suffers from a bad headache and can't focus on her work. 6. Bridget suffers from mental illness and has to take medicine often.

7. Teenagers rely on their friends for encouragement. 8. Davis is a reliable man. You can rely on him. 9. It is their children's achievement that parents are proud of. 10. It was when it started raining that Anita found she had forgotten to bring an umbrella. 11. The students made fun of the teacher's old shoes. 12. The boys made fun of the girl's cracking voice.

13. Mr. Chen suggested that the company offer more recreational facilities. 14. The doctor suggested that the patient eat more fruit and vegetables. 15. Patrick took my place and continued to give a speech. 16. Peggy took Amanda's place and became the president of the student council. 17. Vicky always feels at home in a party. 18. Lillian can't feel at home whenever Damien gets close to her.

19. Eileen's decision was met with the support of her classmates. 20. Sandra's inspiring speech was met with her friends' respect. 21. If Stephanie had kept exercising, she could have stayed healthy then. 22. If Peter had found a job, he could have paid the rent last month. 23. Not until Jose's parents came did he tell the truth. 24. Not until Marie's friends bought her a watch did she have one.

7. Michelle suggested that her sister spend more time reading. 8. Charles doesn't want Gabriel to take his place and become the manager. 9. Library is the only place where Victoria will feel at home. 10. Johnny's music was met with the fans' recognition. 11. If Ken had saved money, he could have bought a house several years ago. 12. Not until Sophia graduated from high school did her parents allow her to buy a cellphone.