Vocabulary
Phrases
Signposting Language
Asking questions
Expressing strongly
100

A loud phone ring is an *interruption* when you study.什么词性?

打断

100

We *take turns* to share ideas after group discussions. 

轮流 (去做...)
100

Please say 2 signposting expressions for giving examples.

To give you an idea/example, 

For instance,

For example,

A good example of this is .....

100

If you don’t know or understand, you can ask questions by saying .....

I’m sorry. What does “compulsory” mean?

Sorry, I don’t understand what you mean by [that]. Could you explain?

Sorry, I didn’t catch your last point.

100

When you strongly disagree with someone, you could politely say ........ (2个)

I’m sorry but, I completely disagree with you.

I take your point, but I really don't agree

I see what you mean, but I don't agree at all.

I get what you’re saying, but ......

That’s a good point, but ...

Yes,but …

200

Every morning I *feed* my cat small fish.
什么词性? 

喂养 V.

200

I will walk outside *even if* it rains a little.

即使
200

Please say 2 signposting expressions for introducing topics of a lecture

I’m going to talk about …  

The topic today is … 

My talk is concerned with … 

I’d like to talk to you about …

200

If you want to check information, you can ask questions by saying .....

So [say what you think is correct]. Is that right?

So you mean [that], right?

Do you mean [that] or [that]?

200

When you strongly agree with someone, you could politely say ........ (2个)

That’s exactly right.

I couldn’t agree more.

That’s so true.

Absolutely yes!

That's totally/completely right!

I completely/totally agree.

300

Please do not *interrupt* me when I speak.
什么词性?

打断 v.

300

You must *take responsibility for* your mistakes.

为....承担责任

take on responsibility to do ...承担起责任去做...


300

Please say 3 signposting expressions for giving an overview of a lecture

I’d like to begin/start by … 

First of all … 

… and then I’ll go on to … 

Then/Next … 

Finally/Lastly …

300

If you want more information, you can ask questions by saying .....

Can you tell me more about that?

Could you tell me more about [that]?

300

When you strongly disagree with someone, you could politely say ........ (3个)

I’m sorry but, I completely disagree with you.

I take your point, but I really don't agree

I see what you mean, but I don't agree at all.

I get what you’re saying, but ......

That’s a good point, but ...

Yes,but …

400

We learn about plants and animals in *Biology* class.
什么词性?

生物学 N.

400

I like dogs. I like cats *as well*.

同样地 (adv.)

I like reading books. As well, I enjoy drawing pictures. 

400

Please say 3 signposting expressions for starting a new section of the lecture.

Moving on now to … 

The next issue/topic/area I’d like to focus on is … 

Now we’ll move on to … 

Let’s look now at … 

I’d like to look now at …

400

If you want to thank your classmate for information, you can say.....

That’s great. Thanks.



Oh, I see. Thanks.

400

When you strongly agree with someone, you could politely say ........ (3个)

That’s exactly right.

I couldn’t agree more.

That’s so true.

Absolutely yes!

That's totally/completely right!

I completely/totally agree.

500

A loud phone ring is an *interruption* when you study.
什么词性?

打断 n.

500

You *are responsible for* your pet. 

be responsible for 为....负责 

responsible (adj.)负责的

500

Please say 1 expression for each section (giving an example/ introducing topics/ giving an overview/ starting a new section)

To give you an idea/example, 

For instance,

For example,

A good example of this is .....

Introduce the topic of a lecture

I’m going to talk about …  

The topic today is … 

My talk is concerned with … 

I’d like to talk to you about …


Give an overview of the lecture

I’d like to begin/start by … 

First of all … 

… and then I’ll go on to … 

Then/Next … 

Finally/Lastly …


Start a new section of the lecture

Moving on now to … 

The next issue/topic/area I’d like to focus on is … 

Now we’ll move on to … 

Let’s look now at … 

I’d like to look now at …

500

If (say 1 expression for each section)
You don’t know or understand

You want to check information

You want more information

you wan to thank your classmate for information

I’m sorry. What does “compulsory” mean?

Sorry, I don’t understand what you mean by [that]. Could you explain?

Sorry, I didn’t catch your last point.

So [say what you think is correct]. Is that right?

So you mean [that], right?

Do you mean [that] or [that]?

Can you tell me more about that?

Could you tell me more about [that]?

That’s great. Thanks.

Oh, I see. Thanks.

500

When you strongly disagree & agree with someone, you could politely say ........ (各2个,共4个)

That’s exactly right.

I couldn’t agree more.

That’s so true.

Absolutely yes!

That's totally/completely right!

I completely/totally agree.

I’m sorry but, I completely disagree with you.

I take your point, but I really don't agree

I see what you mean, but I don't agree at all.

I get what you’re saying, but ......

That’s a good point, but ...

Yes,but …

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