Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 1. take advantage of; make use of, profit from Examples: We should take full advantage of the exceptional opportunity open in exports. You'd better take advantage of the warm weather by going for a walk this afternoon. Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Words and Expressions 1. take advantage of: make use of, profit from Examples: • We should take full advantage of the exceptional opportunity open in exports. • You'd better take advantage of the warm weather by going for a walk this afternoon
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 2. opportunity a favorable moment or occasion(for doing something) Examples: It will give you an opportunity to meet all kinds of people Don't let slip any opportunity of practicing your English. Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Words and Expressions 2. opportunity: a favorable moment or occasion (for doing something) Examples: • It will give you an opportunity to meet all kinds of people. • Don't let slip any opportunity of practicing your English
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 3. claim: say that (sth )is true or is a fact without having any proof Examples: Jean claims to own a car but don't believe her He claimed that he had done the work without help Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Words and Expressions 3. claim: say that (sth.) is true or is a fact without having any proof Examples: • Jean claims to own a car but I don't believe her. • He claimed that he had done the work without help
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 4. et alone, not to mention Examples I have not even read the first chapter, let alone finished the book The baby can't even walk, let alone run Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Words and Expressions 4. let alone: not to mention Examples: • I have not even read the first chapter, let alone finished the book. • The baby can't even walk, let alone run
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 5. threaten: hang over dangerously, utter a threat; give warning of Examples: Giant pandas are threatened with extinction Dark skies threaten rain Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Words and Expressions 5. threaten: hang over dangerously, utter a threat; give warning of Examples: • Giant pandas are threatened with extinction. • Dark skies threaten rain