Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 1. approval: admiration for someone, the act of approving Examples: Oliver looked at Simon with approval We all like others to show approval of what we do Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 1. approval: admiration for someone; the act of approving Examples: • Oliver looked at Simon with approval. • We all like others to show approval of what we do
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 2. ease: the ability to do something without difficulty the state of being comfortable and without worry and anxiety Examples: The wall is so low that they jump over it with ease The ease with which he started the engine was remarkable Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 2. ease: the ability to do something without difficulty; the state of being comfortable and without worry and anxiety Examples: • The wall is so low that they jump over it with ease. • The ease with which he started the engine was remarkable
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 3. break down: fail, (of machinery) fail to work Examples: The peace talks have broken down We are sorry to arrive late, but the car broke down Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 3. break down: fail,(of machinery) fail to work Examples: • The peace talks have broken down. • We are sorry to arrive late, but the car broke down
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 4 result in: have as a result. cause Examples: The accident resulted in the deaths of 2 passengers. His angry words resulted in a fight Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 4. result in: have as a result,cause Examples: • The accident resulted in the deaths of 2 passengers. • His angry words resulted in a fight
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 5. on one's own: without help Examples: I can't carry it on my own; it is too heavy. Do you mean you've left her to do that on her own? Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 5. on one's own: without help Examples: • I can't carry it on my own; it is too heavy. • Do you mean you've left her to do that on her own?
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 6. at the time: at the moment when something happened Examples: He called at my office yesterday morning, but I could not see him, as I was having a meeting at the time I told you at the time that I thought you were stupid Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 6. at the time: at the moment when something happened Examples: • He called at my office yesterday morning, but I could not see him, as I was having a meeting at the time. • I told you at the time that I thought you were stupid
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 7. despair:(v )lose hope of Examples Don't despair: things will get better soon During the war, the soldier despaired of ever coming home alive Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 7. despair: (v.)lose hope of Examples: • Don't despair: things will get better soon. • During the war, the soldier despaired of ever coming home alive
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 7. despair:(n )complete lack or loss of hope Examples Defeat after defeat filled us with despair His despair of becoming a great artist made him stop painting Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 7. despair: (n.)complete lack or loss of hope Examples: • Defeat after defeat filled us with despair. • His despair of becoming a great artist made him stop painting
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 8. undergo: experience(esp suffering or difficulty Examples: The explorers had to undergo much suffering I hope I shall never again have to undergo such an unpleasant experience. Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 8. undergo: experience (esp. suffering or difficulty) Examples: • The explorers had to undergo much suffering. • I hope I shall never again have to undergo such an unpleasant experience
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Words and Expressions 9. restore: bring back into use Examples: The old building had become a ruin but the people of the town restored it. The doctor restored her power of speech Passage B Christopher Reeve-A Real Superman FRNSWUCG
Experiencing English 2, Unit 5 Ways to Success Passage B Christopher Reeve--A Real Superman Words and Expressions 9. restore: bring back into use Examples: • The old building had become a ruin but the people of the town restored it. • The doctor restored her power of speech