衣服类的趣味表达

主题语境：英语俚语 篇幅：272词 建议用时：5分钟

Have you ever considered all the English expres⁃sions that include words about clothes？ Lets have a look.

People wear pants to cover the lower part of theirbodies. We sometimes say that people who are nervoushave ants in their pants. Sometimes， people may getcaught with their pants down. They are found doing some⁃thing they should not be doing. And， in every family， oneperson takes control. Sometimes， a wife tells her husbandwhat to do. Then we say she wears the pants in the family.

Pants usually have pockets to hold things. Moneythat is likely to be spent quickly can burn a hole in yourpocket. Sometimes， you need a belt to hold up your pants. If you have less money thanusual， you may have to tighten your belt.

I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much. I reallytake my hat off to them. Yet， when it comes to my own money， I spend it at the drop of ahat， which means I instantly spend it.

Boots are a heavy or strong kind of shoes. People who are too big for their boots thinkthey are more important than they really are. I dislike such people.

My father is an important person. He runs a big company. He wears a suit and tie，and a shirt with sleeves（袖子） that cover his arms. Some people who do not know him wellthink he is too serious and never shows his feelings openly. But I know that my father wearshis heart on his sleeves.

ReadingCheck

1. What does the phrase“ have ants in ones pants” mean？

A. Being nervous or restless.

B. Wearing uncomfortable pants.

C. Having insects in ones clothes.

D. Being caught doing something wrong.

2. People who spend their money at the drop of a hat most probably .

A. earn much money

B. dont save money

C. never waste their money

D. spend more than they earn

3. What does the expression“ take ones hat off to someone” mean？

A. Wearing a hat to show respect.

B. Removing a hat to greet someone.

C. Praising someone for his or her action.

D. Buying a hat as a gift for someone.

4. What does the underlined sentence“ my father wears his heart on his sleeve”in para⁃

graph 6 mean？

A. My father likes wearing his shirt.

B. My father doesnt like wearing his shirt.

C. My father allows his feelings to be seen by others.

D. My father doesnt allow his feelings to be seen by others.

LanguageStudy

Ⅰ. 日积月累

pants n. 裤子

belt n. 腰带

praise v. 赞美

boot n. 靴子

sleeve n. 袖子

get caught with ones pants down 被当场撞见（做了不该做的事情）

wear the pants 当家作主

burn a hole in ones pocket 挥霍金钱

tighten ones belt 节衣缩食

too big for ones boots 过于自大

Ⅱ. 单句填空

1. （master） English slang （俚语） quickly， you can immerse yourself in popu⁃lar culture—music， movies， TV series and social media. Pay attention 2. hownative speakers use slang in different 3. （context）， and dont be afraid to ask forclarification. Slang dictionaries and online resources are also 4. （help） in learningabout the latest trends. So， if you want to fit in and 5. （true） connect with Englishspeakers， mastering slang is essential. It adds flavor 6. your language skills andallows you 7. （understand） the informal conversations that shape our daily lives.Throw yourself into the colorful world of English slang， and soon youll find yourself feeling“on fleek” and ready to “Netflix and chill” with 8. （confident）. Remember，though， to use slang 9. （appropriate） and with caution in formal settings. Andmost importantly， let your 10. （enthusiastic） for language and culture shinethrough in all your conversations， slang or not. Happy slang⁃learning！

主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ. 主题词汇

native 本地的；本地人

attitude 态度；看法

refer 提到；参考；查阅

despite 即使；尽管

factor 因素；要素

base 以……为据点；以……为基础；底

部；根据

symbol 符号；象征

variety 变体；多样化

means 方式；方法；途径

classic 传统的；典型的；经典作品

regard 尊重；把……视为；看待

character 文字；符号；角色；品质；特点

calligraphy 书法；书法艺术

affair 公共事务；事件

appreciate 欣赏；重视；感激

struggle 斗争；奋斗；搏斗

subway 地铁

apartment 公寓套房

gap 间隔；开口；差距

vocabulary 词汇

communication 交流

accuracy 准确；精确

standard 标准（的）

fault 缺点；毛病

perfect 完美的；完好的

abundant 大量的；丰富的

wonderful 精彩的；绝妙的

splendid 灿烂的；辉煌的；极好的

master 精通；掌握

acquire 获得；得到

overcome 克服；解决

enlarge 扩大

practice 练习

pronounce 发音

spell 拼写

recite 背诵

translate 翻译

major 主要的；主修课程；主修

majority 大多数

globe 地球；地球仪

global 全球的；全世界的

beg 恳求；祈求

beggar 乞丐

equal 同等的人；相等物；相同的

equally 平等地

equality 平等

demand 要求；需求

demanding 要求高的

describe 描述

description 描写（文字）；形容