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Starting the presentation (開始陳述)

1. To begin with / To start with (首先/第一點) 可放於句子的開首, 中間, 或末部, 但放在句首是較普遍的用法 e.g. To begin with , we should do more listening. We should, to start with , do more listening We should do more listening, to begin with . 三句的意思都是"首先, 我們要多個聆聽練習" "to begin with" 或 "to start with" 之後可接用名詞(noun), 表示"首先說...", 亦可在兩者之前配合不同字句運用, 例如"I want to begin with..." , " I would like to start with..." 等, 以表達 "我希望先說" 之意思. "to begin with"亦具有表示某事件是如何開始的功能 2. Let's begin with / let's start with (讓我們從......說起) 跟後可用名詞(noun), 動名詞(gerund) 或分句(clause), 指出先要談及的事物. e.g. 接用名詞 Let's begin with our hobbies. 接用動名詞 Let's begin with choosing a friend. 接用分句 Let's start with what we are interested in. 當"to begin with" 或 "to start with" 之後接用名詞(noun),其意思和用法跟"Let's begin with"和"Let's start with"相似. 3. First of all / in the first place (第一/首先/最初) 除了借助" in the first place "來引入

Which? and what?

We ask which? when there is a limited choice. which - 當只有少量選擇時. We ask what? when there is a wide choice. what - 當有大量選擇時 Sometimes both are possible. Which / What day next week can you come and see us? Before of and one , we can use which but not what .(用 which before of and one ) e.g. Which of the countries in Europe have you visit? Look at all those stars. Which one is the nearest?

Suggestion/Advice/Order(建議/忠告/吩咐)

Let me try. - 讓我試一試. It's time we stopped. - 現在是停止的時候了. May I suggest something new? - 我可否提議一些新嘗試? Get moving! - 行動吧! You'd better do it now. - 你最好還是現在做? Let's get started! - 我們開始吧! Do something about it. - 着手處理這事. I wouldn't do it if I were you. - 若我是你就不會這樣做. Let's talk! - 讓我們談一談吧. Let's give him a big hand. - 請給他熱烈鼓掌. Keep away from them. - 遠離他們. Why not forgive him? - 為何不寬恕他呢? Take it away from me. - 把它拿走. Think twice. - 要三思. Get it fixed! - 把它修理好吧!

Criticism/Rebuke(批評/責備)

It doesn't make sense at all! - 這是毫無意義的! You've gone too far. - 你(們)太過份了. You've got it wrong. - 你弄錯了. What do you think you are doing? - 你知道自己在做甚麼嗎? Don't you dare... - 你敢... What's the matter with you? - 你有甚麼毛病? Mind you words! - 你要小心說話! Don't waste my time any more. - 不要再浪費我的時間. Nonsense! - 廢話. You'll live to regret it. - 你將來必定後悔. No more excuses! - 不要再找藉口了. You asked for it. - 你自找麻煩. Don't mess up! - 不要弄糟!

Explaining one's own case(交代自己的情況)

I didn't do it. - 不是我做的. I've got it. - 我想通了. I see. - 我明白了. We can manage. - 我們應付得來. I'm in good shape. - 我的身體狀況很好. I've got no choice. - 我別無選擇. I've no idea. - 我沒有頭緒. I'm serious. - 我是認真的. I've never heart of that. - 我從沒聽聞過. You can count on me. - 你可信賴我. Not that I know of. - 據我所知就不是. I know nothing about it. - 我對這事一無所知. It's not my fault. - 這不是我的過錯. I only have myself to blame. - 我只責怪自己不好. I've had second thoughts. - 我改變了主意.

Expressing opinions(表逹意見)

Easy job! - 易如反掌! It's easier said than done. - 說易行難. No big deal! - 沒有甚麼大不了. I guess you're right. - 我想你是正確的. It's worth it. - 這是值得的 . Nothing new. - 沒有甚麼新鮮的. Everything's under control. - 一切都沒有問題. No way! - 不行. I'm afraid not. - 我恐怕不 To tell you the truth,... - 對你說實話,... It's a piece of cake. - 這個一點也不難. It's all the same to me. - 對我來說都是一樣的 I dare say,... - 我敢說,... Don't misunderstand me. - 不要誤解我的意思. If I'm not mistaken,... - 如果我沒有弄錯,...

Enquiry/Reply(查問/回答)

What's on your mind? - 你有何牽掛? Who did it? - 這是誰做的? Did I make my self clear? - 我說得清楚嗎? What's up? - 發生了甚麼事? What did I do wrong? - 我做錯了甚麼? What are you trying to say? - 你想要說甚麼? What's your story? - 你的遭遇又如何? You don't mean it, do you? - 你不是認真的吧! I'll see if I can do it. - 我會看看能否做到. Noting special. - 沒有甚麼特別的. I'll try my best. - 我會盡我所能. I'll see about that. - 我會看看如何處理. Let me think about it. - 讓我想一想. Let me see what I can do. - 讓我看看可以怎樣幫助你. Let me explain to you. - 讓我向你解釋.

Request (請求)

Leave me alone, please! - 請不要管我! Give me a break! - 不要再煩我吧! Let me through, please! - 請讓我通過! Pardon, please. - 請再說一遍. Don't push me! - 不要催逼我! Could you lend me a hand? - 你可否幫忙? Do me a favour, please. - 請幫我一個忙. Just a moment. - 等一等. Hold it! - 不要掛線 / 停一停 Faster, please! - 快一點吧! Would you stop it, please? - 請你停止吧! Don't blow it, please. - 請不要壞事. Don't do this to me, please. - 請不要這樣對待我. Don't make me do it. - 別要我去做. Give me another chance, please. - 請多給我一個機會.

Regret/Gratitude(致歉/致謝)

I'm sorry to hear that. - 聽到這件事我感到難過. Please forgive me. - 請原諒我. Sorry, I've made a mistake. - 對不起, 我犯錯了. It's all my fault. - 全都是我的錯. Thanks a lot. - 十分多謝. It's very kind of you. - 你真仁慈 / 謝謝你的好意. I really appreciate it. - 我真的很感激. That's all right. - 沒有問題. You're welcome. - 別客氣. You've helped me a lot. - 你幫了我不少. I wish I could help. - 抱歉幫不了你. I should have warned you. - 我早應該提醒你. Don't mention it. - 不必客氣. It's my pleasure. - 我很樂意. Forget it! - 算了吧!

Encouragement/Comfort/Concern (鼓勵/安慰/關懷)

Cheer up! - 別灰心!/開心點! Don't worry about that. - 不用為這擔心. Don't panic! - 別恐慌! Don't look back. - 不要緬懷過去. I've every confidence in you. - 我對你絶對有信心. Things will turn out fine. - 否極泰來. You'll get used to it. - 你會適應過來. Relax! - 放鬆點! You never know. - 說不定 Just try your best. - 只管盡力而為就是了. I sympathize with you. - 我同情你. Take it easy! - 輕鬆點! Don't push yourself too hard. - 不要太過催逼自己. Don't give up! - 別放棄! It's not the end of the world. - 這不是世界末日. Blogged with Flock

Disappointment/Sorrow/Helplesness (失望/憂愁/無奈)

I can't believe it! - 我真不能相信! It's unfair! - 太不公平了! I feel bad. - 我很難受. I'm fed up. - 我實在很厭倦了. I just can't make it! - 我真的受不了! I've had enough. - 我已經受夠了. I wise I knew. - 但願我知道. It's hopeless. - 這是無望的了. I'm feeling down. - 我心情很壞. I's very disappointed. - 我非常失望. I hate to say it,... - 我極不願說, ... Sad to say,... - 遺憾地說,... Why me? - 為何偏偏是我! It's not good enough. - 還是未如理想. Everything's wrong! - 甚麼也不對勁! Blogged with Flock

Surprise/Excitment/Admiration (驚訝/興奮/讚歎)

My goodness! - 我的天呀! I can't wait to see it. - 我急不及待要看看 I's scared! - 我害怕! Great! - 好極了! Excellent! - 十分出色 I'm so excited! - 我十分興奮! You are wonderful! - 你真了不起! How did you do it? - 你怎樣能做到? Marvellous! - 妙極! What a surprise! - 真意外! You are kidding me! - 你跟我開玩笑吧! You look great! - 你看來神采飛揚! We made it! - 我們成功了! That's amazing! - 真不可思議! That's crazy! - 真是瘋狂!

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about 和 on

用about 的時候, 表示所談及的內容通常可見, 較為一般. 用on 的時候, 表示某本書, 某次演講或某段講話內容嚴肅, 或具學術性, 適宜於專門人員 試比較 A book for children about Africa and its peoples A textbook on African history. A conversion about money A lecture on economics 撰自Oxford "Practical English Usage" 及 "How English Work"

able

be able + 動詞不定式 = can Some people are able to/can walk on their hand. 有些人能用手走路 I am unable to/can't understand what she wants. 我弄不明白她要什麼 如果要表示"知道怎樣做"的意思, 以及在 can see, can hear 等詞組之中,多用 can 較為自然 e.g. Can you knit? I can see the ship. 在有些情況下(例如: 將來式, 現在完成式), 語法上不允許用 can/could , 就用 be able. e.g. One day scientists will be able to find a cure for cancer. 總有一天科學家能找到根治癌症的方法 What have you been able to find out? 你發現了什麼? I might be able to help you. 我也許能幫助你. able 後面一般不接動詞不定式的被動式 He can't be understood. 他讓人無法玩解. 撰自Practical English Usage

Generalisations without 'the'

The does not mean ' all ' We do not use the in generalisations ( 普遍化;概括;綜合;歸納) with plural and uncountable nouns e.g. I like music <-> Can you turn off the music ? She's very interested in nature . <-> What is the nature of his illness? People have to live in society <-> I've joined the Poetry Society Books are expensive <-> Put the books on the table We do not normally use the in generalisations with plural and uncountable nouns, even if there is an adjective before the noun e.g. She's studying Chinese history. He collects antique clocks. But we use the when a description with of follows the noun e.g. She's studying the history of China. We can use the in generalisations with singular countable nouns , to talk about a whole class of things. This is common in scientific and technical language e.g. Who invented the telescope ? The tiger is in danger of dying out. I can't play the piano. I hate the telephone. I love the sea

The = 'you know which one'

1. The means 'you know which(one/ones) I mean' 對方知道你所指的是那一是物 e.g I bought a radio and a CD player, but the CD player didn't work. ( the CD player 指的是剛買的那一個) The women over there work with my sister . (The women, 指明是over there work, 所以有'the') Please close the door. (對方是看見得的) He's been to the North Pole (明顯的只有一個) 2. We often use the with only and with the superlatives 最好的, 最.... e.g. She's the only woman for me It's the best restaurant in town 選自Oxford "How English Work"

a/an and one

上次介紹了"a"同"and"既分別, 今次再講講 a/and 同one 既分別 用"One" 當: 1. 有對照既時候(another, other) e.g. One boy wanted to go out, but the others wanted to stay at home 2. 指明為一日 (one day) e.g. One day I'll take you to meet my family 3. 想很清楚說明一百, 一千 e.g. Exactly one hundred and three 4. 當想表達只有一個的時候(just one, only one) e.g. We've got plenty of sausages, but only one egg. 以上部分內容撰自Oxford "How English Work"

a and an

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WK learning 第一篇文章, 由簡單學起, a 同 an既分別, 根據 Oxford 出版既 " How English Work " 提到: We use a before a consonant and an before a vowel . But it depends on the pronunciation of the following word, not the spelling. 係Wiki百科, A and an function as the indefinite forms of the grammatical article in the English language and can also represent the number one. An is the older form (related to one , cognate to German ein etc), now used before words starting with a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant ), regardless of whether the word begins with a vowel letter . vowel 解作 母音字母(a,e,i,o,u), 當英文字發音為母音字母, 就要用"an" 最易混淆既係當英文字第一個字母為母音字母(a,e,i,o,u), 大家(包括我)都會自自然然地用"an", 就例如: university, European, unit, 錯! 應該用"a", 因為它們的發音不是以Vowel為開頭. 而有些英文字,例如 honest, hour, 就應該用 "an", 因為 honest kk 音標係 KK: [ ] , hour KK: [ ] 都係以Vowel 為開頭. 例子 for "a". a dog, a hat, a one-pound coin, a union, a university, a ticket, a VIP, a half-hour lesson, a one-hour lesson,