1、INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSExpressions and phrases that are natural to native speakers of English,whose meanings often cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make them up.INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSNOTE:The symbol(S)indicates that the idiom is separable that the verb and the preposition can be sep
2、arated as in the examples.INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSLESSON 1to get on.to get off.to put on.to take off.to call up.to turn on.to turn off.right away.to pick up.at once.to get up.at firstto get on:(to enter,board.Note also how get or catch is used)I always get on the bus at the Yuxi stop.I catch it at 6:30
3、p.m.Gao Gao gets on the train at the same station every Friday.He gets the one on Tianchen Lu marked“Jiangbei”.to get off:(to leave,descend from)Su Lin got off the bus at Wutong Road.At what station did you get off the train?Do you usually get off there?to put on:(to place on oneself usually said of
4、 clothes)(S)Bai Yun put on her scarf and left the room.Why is Mei Sheng putting on his coat and hat?Put your hat on before you leave the house.to take off:(to remove,said particularly of clothes)(S)Hsing Hsing took off his hat as he entered the room.Is Hua Mei taking off her coat because it is too h
5、ot in the room?Take your sweater off in this warm room.to call or call up:(to telephone)(S)I forgot to call up Mr Shan yesterday,although I promised to call him exactly at 3 oclock.Call me up tomorrow,Yang:well arrange to have lunch together.to turn on:(to start,begin)(S)Please turn on the light;thi
6、s room is dark.Someone turned on the radio while we were out.Do you know who turned it on?to turn off:(to stop,terminate,extinguish)(S)Shall I turn off the stereo or are you still listening to it?Please turn off the light when you leave the room.Shall I turn the oven off?right away:(immediately,very
7、 soon)Dad says that dinner will be ready right away,so wed better wash our hands.Can Sheng Hua come to my office right away?I must see him immediately.It will only take me a minute to wear my shoes,Ill be ready right away.to pick up:(to take,especially using ones fingers)(S)Long Shan picked up the n
8、ewspaper which was on his desk.Why didnt you pick up that pencil which was on the floor?I would have picked it up if I had noticed it.at once:(immediately,very soon,right away)He was in a hurry,so he asked me to come to his office at once.I want you to send this e-mail at once,its urgent.to get up:(
9、to arise,to move from a lying or sitting position to a standing one)(S)I get up at 6 oclock every morning.What time does your brother usually get up?The man was so weak that the nurse was unable to get him up from the chair.at first:(originally,in the beginning,at the start)At first he seemed to fin
10、d English difficult,but later he made good progress.At first I thought it was Ding Xin at the door,but then I saw it was Li Kangli.EXERCICES 1to get on.to get off.to put on.to take off.to call up.to turn on.to turn off.right away.to pick up.at once.to get up.at firstSubstitute an idiomatic expressio
11、n for the word or words in italics.Make the necessary grammatical changes.He arises at the same time every morning.(get _)She telephoned me very late last night.(call _)Ming Zhu said that she was going to ship the package immediately.(right _)Be sure to extinguish the light before you leave the room
12、.(turn _)Sun Xu placed on herself her new hat while looking in the mirror.(put _)Remove your overcoat and sit down for a few minutes.(take _)Originally I thought it was Yang Kai who was calling me.(at _)We boarded the bus at Tianchen and Jingwei Ave.(get _)The 201 bus was so crowded that we had diff
13、iculty leaving.(get _)Hua Sheng took with his fingers the pencil which was lying on the floor.(pick _)Answer these questions,making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.Where do you get on the bus or train every morning?Where do you usually get off?Is it easy or difficult to get o
14、n the crowded No.201?Is it easy or difficult to get off an uncrowded bus?Which of your friends called you up last night?Who did you call up last night?Did Long say that he would return right away or later this evening?Do you generally put on your hat and coat when you leave your dormitory?When do yo
15、u generally take off your hat and coat?When you arrive in class each day,do you right away put on your hat and coat or take them off?What do you do when you leave the classroom on a cold day?When you want to hear some music what do you do with the stereo?What do you do when you finish using the comp
16、uter?What do you do when you awake from sleep in the morning?When do your roommates get up?QUESTIONS?“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes.He who does not ask is a fool for life.”Confucius(Kng z;孔子 551-479 BC)INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSLESSON 2to wait for.at last.as usual.to find out.to look a
17、t.to look for.all right.right here/there/now.little by little.tired out.to call on.never mindto wait for:(to expect,await)(S)We will wait for you on the corner of Wolong and Huilong Road.We waited more than an hour for him,then we finally left when he didnt come.at last:(finally,after a long time)(S
18、)We waited for hours and then the train arrived at last.Now I am 16;at last I can drive my parents car.At long last,Im in love!as usual:(as always,customarily)Qiu Yongchao is late for class again as usual.As usual,La won first prize in the swimming contest this year.It was her third victory in a row
19、.to find out:(to get information,discover,learn)(S)I was unable to find out the name of the student who texted.Will you please try to find out what time that train arrives?Ill try to find it out.to look at:(to direct the eyes toward,watch)(S)The teacher told us to look at the screen and not at our m
20、obiles.I like to walk around the playground with my good friend and look at the stars at night.Dont look directly at the sun!to look for:(to search for,seek,try to find)(S)He has spent an hour looking for the pen which he lost.I have lost my gloves.Will you help me look for them?We have looked all o
21、ver for your gloves.all right:(satisfactory,correct.Sometimes used to mean“Yes”)He said that it would be all right to wait in his office until he returned.Would it be all right with you if I pay back that money tomorrow instead of today?Lets watch TV tonight.All right,lets do it.right here,right now
22、,right there,etc.:(exactly here,immediately,there,etc.)(S)She said that she would meet us right here on this street corner.Right then when he lowered his eyes I saw very clearly that he was not telling the truth.Lets do it right now;Im tired of waiting.little by little:(gradually,by degrees,slowly)I
23、f you practice regularly each day,little by little your vocabulary will increase.The students language proficiency seems to be improving little by little.tired out:(extremely weary)(S)I was at the party very late last night and I am tired out.Wang Meng was tired out after her long trip to Suzhou.The
24、 long flight tired her out.to call on:(to visit)Last night several students called on the Korean teacher at her home.How many salespeople call on Mr.Wu Jus office every day?never mind:(dont worry about it,do not bother or pay attention to it)When he spilled his drink on Sun Xus dress,she said,“Never
25、 mind.It needed to be cleaned anyway.”When Yang Kai wanted to return the money he owes you,why did you say:“Never mind!Wait until next week when you receive your allowance”?EXERCICES 2to wait for.at last.as usual.to find out.to look at.to look for.all right.right here/there/now.little by little.tire
26、d out.to call on.never mindSubstitute,in place of the italicized word or words,the corresponding idiomatic expression partially indicated in parentheses.Oola is seeking the wallet she lost yesterday.(look _)As always,Jango is late again for the lesson.(as _)Did you discover what his name was?(find _
27、)I am extremely tired after listening to four lectures today.(tired _)Sun Xu said that she would wait for us exactly here on this corner.(_ here)Some old friends of my fathers visited us last night.(call _)gradually,Jangos English seems to be getting better.(little _)Nien Numb and Plo Koon are await
28、ing their brother Kit Fisto who is arriving tonight on the five oclock train.(wait _)We waited for 45 minutes and finally the waiter brought our food.(at _)Sun Xu said that it would be satisfactory for us to call again later.(all _)Answer these questions,making use of the idiomatic expressions studi
29、ed in this lesson.Why were you tired out when I saw you earlier on?Have any friends called on you last night?What friends do you plan to call on next week?When Mara Jade offered to help you with your homework,why did you say,“Never mind”?Is your vocabulary increasing rapidly or little by little?What
30、 is the Korean teacher looking for in her desk?If you lose something,do you look for it or look at it?What time was it when you last looked at your watch?Do you like to wait for someone who is always late?How long did you have to wait for the 201 this morning?Did Mara Jade say that we should wait fo
31、r her right here in the new library?How can you find out what movies they are showing on campus?How do you find out what time the picture begins?Did you do your homework last night or played computer games as usual?Is it all right to write the exercises in pencil?Are those people looking at an accid
32、ent or a parade?QUESTIONS?“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes.He who does not ask is a fool for life.”Confucius(Kng z;孔子 551-479 BC)INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSLESSON 3to pick out.to take(ones)time.to talk over.to lie down.to stand up.to sit down.all day.by oneself.on purpose.to get along.to
33、make no(any)difference.to take outto pick out:(to choose,select)(S)I want to pick out a good book to give uncle Owen as a Christmas present.Which magazine did you pick out to give Lumiya?If you want me to treat you for a dessert,pick one out.to take ones time:(to work or go leisurely,avoid hurrying)
34、There is no hurry.You can take your time doing those exercises.Shafto never works rapidly.He always takes his time in everything that he does.to talk over:(to discuss,consider)(S)We talked over Wu Xiaolongs plan to put in air conditioning,but could not come to a decision.They should talk over their
35、vacation plans before they leave.Before I accepted the new job offer,I talked it over with my fianc.to lie down:(to recline,take a lying position)If you are tired,why dont you lie down for an hour or so?The doctor says that Ding Xin must lie down and rest an hour every afternoon.to stand up:(to rise
36、,to take an upright or standing position after being seated)When president Hu entered,everyone in the room stood up.Please stand up when we call your name.to sit down:(to take a seat or a resting position after standing)After standing for so long,it was a pleasure to sit down and rest.We sat down on
37、 the park bench and watched the children play.all day:(the entire day,continuously through the day)I have been working on my presentation all day.I started after breakfast,and now Its time for bed.Its been raining all day.We havent seen the sun since yesterday.by oneself:(alone)Wang Meng translated
38、that Chinese novel by herself.No one helped her.Exarkun likes to walk through the woods by himself.His sister prefers to walk with a companion.on purpose:(for a reason,intentionally)It was no accident.Fortuna arrived late on purpose.Do you think little Watto spilled the soup on purpose so that he wo
39、uldnt have to eat it?to get along:(to do,succeed,make progress)Wu Ju is getting along very well with his English.He learns more every day.How is uncle Owen getting along in his new job?Does he like it?.to make no(any)difference:(to be of little or equal importance)When I asked Dengar whether he want
40、ed to go in the morning or in the afternoon,he said,“It makes no difference to me.”Does it make any difference to you whether we have our lesson at 8 oclock or at 9 oclock?No,I dont care.to take out:(to remove,extract)(S)Did the dentist take out your tooth or did he fill it?.Every night Sweet takes
41、her dog out for a walk.EXERCICES 3to pick out.to take(ones)time.to talk over.to lie down.to stand up.to sit down.all day.by oneself.on purpose.to get along.to make no(any)difference.to take outSubstitute,in place of the italicized word or words,the corresponding idiomatic expression partially indica
42、ted in parentheses.I dont like to go to the movies alone.(by _)Suddenly the thief removed a gun from his pocket and began to shoot.(take _)We discussed his plans for hours.(talk _)I always like to recline for a half-hour after lunch.(lie _)It is always difficult for me to select a good present for m
43、y mother.(pick _)Obi-Wan always works leisurely in everything that he does.(take _)How is Sun Xu doing in her new French class?(get _)It is of little importance to Qiu Yongchao whether he passes his English examination or not.(make _)I am sure that he left that cigarette there intentionally.(on _)We
44、 spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.(all _)Answer these questions,making use of the idiomatic expressions studied in this lesson.How(how well)are you getting along in English?Which student in your class seems to be getting along best?How is your friend getting along in his new class?Do
45、 you prefer to go to the movies by yourself or with someone?Does your uncle live by himself or with someone?Did you come to Shuangchaomen by yourself or with your family?Do you like to talk over your problems with someone or do you prefer to decide these things by yourself?Is it easy or difficult fo
46、r you to pick out presents for your friends?Does someone help you to pick out your clothes or do you like to pick them out by yourself?What did you do all day yesterday?Do you take your time when you are writing an examination or do you prefer to finish quickly?What did the teacher just take out of
47、the drawer of the desk?During the lesson do you prefer to sit in front of the room or in the back or doesnt it make any difference?Why must Mara Jade lie down for several hours each afternoon?When the“Yyngjn Jnxngq”is played,what should one do:stand up or sit down?Yyngjn Jnxngq=March of the Voluntee
48、rs(义勇军进行曲)QUESTIONS?“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes.He who does not ask is a fool for life.”Confucius(Kng z;孔子 551-479 BC)INDISPENSABLE IDIOMSLESSON 4to take part in.at all.to look up.to wait on.at least.so far.to take a walk.to take a seat.to try on.to think over.to take place.to
49、 put awayto take part in:(participate,join)Qiang Qiang was sick and could not take part in the meeting last night.I did not want to take part in their argument,so I remained silent.at all:(to any degree,in the least generally used only in a negative sense with“not”or“hardly”)Tuan Tuan said that he d
50、id not have any money at all.When I asked Bao Yu whether she was tired,she said,“Not at all.Im full of energy!”to look up:(to search for a word,a price,a telephone number,etc.,especially in a dictionary,catalog or online)(S)Students should look up new words on their pocket translators.Ah-lam said th
