Lesson 53
New words and expressions:
1. mild
It’s mild, but it’s not always pleasant.
We had a mild winter this year.
She is a mild woman.
2. always
She always has a smile on her face.
You are always late for school.
3. north
The weather’s often cold in the north and windy in the east.
It’s colder in the north.
He is from the north of China.
4. east
I have lived in the east for many years.
That river is in the east of the country.
5. wet
It’s often wet in the west and sometimes warm in the south.
It’s wet here in April.
The ground is wet; it must have rained last night.
6. west
His house is 200 metres to the west of ours.
I will travel to the west of the country this summer.
7. south
I live in the south of the country.
Guangdong is in the south of China.
8. season
Which seasons do you like best?
Autumn is my favorite season.
There are four seasons in a year.
9. best
Which actor do you like best?
He plays the best in the football team.
10. night
The days are long and the nights are short.
He came back late at night.
It has been raining all night long.
11. rise
The sun rises early and sets late.
Can you see smoke rising from the house?
Prices are rising all the time.
12. early
He gets up early in the morning.
They arrived earlier than expected.
13. set
It’s great to watch the sun set.
The tyre sets.
14. late
Sorry, I’m late.
He went out very late last night.
15. interesting
Our climate is not very good, but it’s certainly interesting.
This is an interesting book.
The name of the place is interesting.
16. subject
It’s a favorite subject of conversation.
She is a subject of gossip in the office.
What’s the subject of the speech?
17. conversation
What’s your conversation about?
It’s a personal conversation between her and me.
Lesson 54
New words and expressions:
1. Australia
I come from Australia.
The tennis match will take place in Australia.
It’s winter now in Australia.
2. Australian
I’m Australian.
He is an Australian writer.
Nicole Kidman is an Australian.
3. Austria
He comes from Austria.
Austria is famous for its opera.
I’m taking a holiday to Austria next month.
4. Austrian
He is Austrian.
Her husband is an Austrian. He’s an Austrian pianist.
5. Canada
He comes from Canada.
Canada is a neighbor of the US.
His parents moved to Canada last year.
6. Canadian
He’s Canadian.
Do you know any Canadian singer?
One of my teachers is Canadian.
7. China
We come from China.
The plane is made in China.
China is developing very fast.
8. Finland
You come from Finland.
It’s cold in Finland now.
Have you been to Finland?
9. Finnish
You’re Finnish.
Helen is Finnish.
I met some Finnish people on the train.
10. India
She comes from India.
India is an old country.
Have you ever been to India?
11. Indian
She’s Indian.
Some of my friends are Indians.
Have you heard the song “Ten little Indian boys” before?
12. Japan
You come from Japan.
Japan is a rich country.
Can you tell me more about Japan?
13. Nigeria
We come from Nigeria.
Few have been to Nigeria.
I know nothing about Nigeria.
14. Nigerian
We are Nigerian.
The coach is a Nigerian.
The Nigerian football team is out of match now.
15. Turkey
She comes from Turkey.
Do you know where Turkey is?
The war took place in Turkey.
16. Turkish
She’s Turkish.
Do you know any Turkish?
Her husband is Turkish.
17. Korea
I come from Korea.
The 2002 World Cup was held in Korea and Japan.
Many people like to take a trip in Korea.
18. Polish
They’re Polish.
Are you Polish?
The writer of this book is Polish.
19. Poland
They come from Poland.
I have been to Poland once.
They went on a holiday in Poland.
20. Thai
She is Thai.
My English teacher is Thai.
Mark’s mother is Thai.
21. Thailand
She comes from Thailand.
Thailand receives many visitors each year.
You can see snakes easily in Thailand.