Holiday
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定义
(on) holiday (UK): 度假
the summer holidays 暑假
a holiday 假期
to take a week's holiday (UK): 休假一周
2 weeks holiday with pay 两周带薪休假
a (national) holiday: 法定假期
示例
- "Here at Delavigne, we believe the holidays are all about counting our blessings."
- "Icarus : We're looking for the Holiday Inn."
- "Nous cherchons le Holiday Inn."
- "I haven't taken a holiday in more than a year."
- "Spencer : Do you mean my holiday, John?"
- "Susie : Yes, I was on holiday, and then I was putting the finishing touches on the Bümbüm deal in Hollywood."
- "I've decided not to press charges for verbal assault: a refund for the holiday will suffice."
- "How were your holidays?"
- "Icarus : You mean the one that says "Holiday Inn"?"
- "Hannah : Isn't Christmas the biggest holiday in the whole world?"
- "More Jewish holidays."
- "Listen, tonight Bob and I are going to hit the bars, then there's a big party at Bruno's place to celebrate Bastille day, or some other freaky French holiday."
- "And what about my holiday?"
- "I'm on holiday."
- "But the Holiday Inn?"
- "Holiday : Halloween"
- "- The lifestyle you've always dreamed of: Foreign holidays, fast cars, expensive gifts for your spouse / companion."
- "My holiday?"
- "Susie : Yes, well I've been on holiday."
练习 1
Check all the TRUE statements from the list below:
Check all the TRUE statements from the list below:
This statement is not true. Warbuckle tells Susie "you're twisting my arm" at the end of their conversation. This is a colorful expression which means "you're bothering me a little bit" or "you're irritating me slightly". Warbuckle is telling Susie that he is not happy that she wants to take a taxi, but that he accepts her decision.
This is a true statement. Susie tells Harold that "Bruno's told me everything". She is expressing that Bruno has given her the vital information about Harold's situation.
This is a true statement. After Harold tells Susie that he was "wondering" when she would call, Susie replies "I've been on holiday". "To be on holiday" (UK English) is another way of saying "to be on vacation" (US English).
This is a true statement. At the very beginning of the dialogue, Harold tells Susie "I was wondering when you'd call". "To wonder" means "to ask" or "to pose the question". The verb is often used in the first person to describe speculation or interrogation on the part of the speaker. In this context, the entire sentence indicates that Harold was in fact expecting Susie to call.
练习 2
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue!
In his message, Philip asks Icarus to him for the ticket he has .
Icarus says that he cannot answer the phone because he is "on ".
Now, find a synonym for the term above. In the UK, we usually say we are "on ". (This term was not used in the dialogue).
Finally, "ASAP" is an abbreviation of: .
In his message, Philip asks Icarus to him for the ticket he has .
Icarus says that he cannot answer the phone because he is "on ".
Now, find a synonym for the term above. In the UK, we usually say we are "on ". (This term was not used in the dialogue).
Finally, "ASAP" is an abbreviation of: .
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the dialogue!
In his message, Philip asks Icarus to [not done] reimburse 1 him for the ticket he has [not done] booked 2.
Icarus says that he cannot answer the phone because he is "on vacation 3".
Now, find a synonym for the term above. In the UK, we usually say we are "on holiday 4". (This term was not used in the dialogue).
Finally, "ASAP" is an abbreviation of: [not done] as 5 [not done] soon 6 [not done] as 7 [not done] possible 8.
In his message, Philip asks Icarus to [not done] reimburse 1 him for the ticket he has [not done] booked 2.
Icarus says that he cannot answer the phone because he is "on vacation 3".
Now, find a synonym for the term above. In the UK, we usually say we are "on holiday 4". (This term was not used in the dialogue).
Finally, "ASAP" is an abbreviation of: [not done] as 5 [not done] soon 6 [not done] as 7 [not done] possible 8.
1 reimburse: "Reimburse" is the correct term here. To "reimburse (someone for something they have bought)" is to pay them back what they have spent, or to return their money to them. Here's another example: "All employees will be reimbursed for the tickets they purchase".
2 booked: "Booked" is the correct term to complete this sentence. To "book" a ticket is to "buy" or "reserve" a ticket. Example: "I've booked a table for three at the restaurant tonight".
3 vacation: "Vacation" is the right answer. To be "on vacation" is to be taking a break from work or school, and perhaps sunbathing on a beach or visiting a foreign city. Example: "I'm on vacation until September 12th, so please leave a message with my secretary".
4 holiday: "Holiday" is the term used in the UK to describe a "vacation" or break from work, often involving travel. Example: "I got a great tan when I was on holiday in Scotland". Note that we can also say that someone is "on leave", which is a more neutral term that doesn't imply any particular activity or trip.
5 as: "As" is the right term to begin this common expression.
6 soon: "Soon" is the best choice here.
7 as: "As" is needed again here.
8 possible: "Possible" is the final word in this idiom!
练习 3
Complete the job advertisement below with the most appropriate terms! Not all of the terms were used in the radio programme!
We're hiring!
IT company based in central Melbourne has
several for administrative staff.
This is a great chance to lots of
money quickly! The company offers all its employees
five weeks of paid per year.
We are bright, motivated team players.
If that sounds like you, then apply today!
We're hiring!
IT company based in central Melbourne has
several for administrative staff.
This is a great chance to lots of
money quickly! The company offers all its employees
five weeks of paid per year.
We are bright, motivated team players.
If that sounds like you, then apply today!
Complete the job advertisement below with the most appropriate terms! Not all of the terms were used in the radio programme!
We're hiring!
IT company based in central Melbourne has
several openings 1 for administrative staff.
This is a great chance to earn 2 lots of
money quickly! The company offers all its employees
five weeks of paid holiday 3 per year.
We are looking for 4 bright, motivated team players.
If that sounds like you, then apply today!
We're hiring!
IT company based in central Melbourne has
several openings 1 for administrative staff.
This is a great chance to earn 2 lots of
money quickly! The company offers all its employees
five weeks of paid holiday 3 per year.
We are looking for 4 bright, motivated team players.
If that sounds like you, then apply today!
1 openings: "Openings" is the best term to complete this sentence. An "opening (at a company)" is a "vacancy" or "opportunity". In other words, there are positions available in the administrative department of this company. In the radio programme, Jason talks about "a wide variety of openings" in South Australia at the moment, meaning that there are lots of different positions available.
1 earnings: This is not the right answer. "Earnings" are the money you "earn" or "make", usually by working at a job. "Earnings" has a similar meaning to "salary" or "wages", and does not make sense here.
1 surf instructors: This is not the right answer. A "surf instructor" is someone who teaches you how to surf (with a board and a wetsuit in the sea!). It does not make sense to put a job title here.
1 livings: This is not the right answer. To "do something for a living" is to do it professionally, as a job, in order to support yourself financially. This does not make grammatical or logical sense here!
2 earn: "Earn" is the correct answer here. We "earn money" at work. Example: "I don't know exactly how much money my wife earns, but it's a lot!". Note that the term "earn" rhymes with "turn".
2 win: This is incorrect. We can "win money" in a competition or lottery, but not by doing a job.
2 work: To "work" is to "labour", for example at a job. This does not make sense here.
2 offer: To "offer (someone some money)" is to propose to give them some money. This does not make sense here.
3 holiday: "Holiday" is the term we were looking for here. A "holiday" (UK) is the same as a "vacation" (US). Both of these terms refer to time away from work or school, spent resting on a beach for example. Example: "I will be on holiday for the next two weeks. Please contact my colleague James if you need urgent assistance".
3 vacancies: This is incorrect. A "vacancy" is an "opening", an "opportunity", or an "availability". None of these terms makes sense here. Perhaps you were thinking of the American term "vacation", which means the same thing as "holiday".
3 openings: This is incorrect. An "opening (at a company)" is a "vacancy" or "opportunity". This does not make sense here.
3 business expenses: This is incorrect. "Business expenses" refers to money you spend while doing your job (lunch with a client, etc.). Usually, this money will be reimbursed by your employer.
4 looking for: This is the correct choice. In job advertisements, we often use "to look for" to describe the type of person required for a role. Examples: "The Delavigne Corporation is looking for a new salesperson to join its successful team", "We're looking for well-qualified candidates".
4 searching: This is incorrect for two reasons! Firstly, we "search FOR (something, someone)". Secondly, "to search for something" is to "hunt for" it or "thoroughly investigate or check". Example: "I've searched the whole house for my pen".
4 researching: This is not the right choice. To "research" is to "study closely" or to "conduct an academic investigation". Example: "I'm researching the effect of smoking on young men".
练习 4
True or false? Bruno is in New Zealand on holiday for a few days.
True or false? Bruno is in New Zealand on holiday for a few days.
This statement is not true.
This statement is false. Bruno tells the man at the airport that he is "in town on business", a common idiom which expresses that the purpose of Bruno's visit is business-related. Note that "to be in town" describes "being in a city", and "on business" refers to the reason of the visit or trip!
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