Discussion
The only thing is constant is change
Change is an important concept in life and there are many uses for the word.it is used often in idioms.daily expressions and everyday conversation .In this lesson we will take a look at some interesting expressions that refer to change.
Vocabulary
climate--the typical weather conditions in a particular area
atmosphere--the mixture of gases that surround a planet
fossil fuel--the fuel such as coal(煤) and oil that is produced by the very gradual(逐渐) decaying(衰退) of animals or plants over millions of years
destination--the place someone or something is going to
punctual--arriving,happening,or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged
climate change
a chang in the earth's climate in particular due to increased of levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by use of fossil fuels.
1.Do you think we should worried about climate change?
2.What can we do to help stop climate change?
short-changed
To treat unfairly or dishonestly,especially by giving less than is deserved(应得的) of expected(期望的).
The taxi driver short-changed the customers by dropping them off before the destination
Have your ever been short-changed? what happened?
change your tune
to suddenly change your opinion on a matter
At first my friend said that she didn't want to come to the movies,but she quickly changed her tune when i told her that Jack was coming.
change your mind has a simillar meaning,but change your tune is used in a joke or critical(批评的，爱挑剔的) way.
change hands
for something to pass from one owner to another
I didn't want to buy the second-hand laptop because i was worried about how many times it had already changed hands.
1.Do you prefer to buy item new,or second hand?
a leopard(美洲豹) can't change its spots(斑点)
a person's characters(性格),especislly if it is bad,will not change,even if they pretend(假装) it has changed
Jack told me he would ne more punctual this year,but i don't believe him ,a leopard can't change its spots.
Expressions
get change--change you clothes
change your way--improve the way you live your life
change of heart--change your feelings
change palces with--change positions eg,swap(交换) desks with another student in your class
a change of palce--change something about a speed or routine(程序) of your life
change with the times--to adjust to new ways of living
change the subject--talk about a different topic
activity
- Hey I'm tired of talking about this ,can we please chang the subject?
- Jack is getting paid(工资) more than me and has more free time....I wish we could change places
- there is no chicken in this chicken sandwich,i think i 've been change of place.
- So you want to come to my party all of the a sudden ,what made you change of heart?
- my grandpa has always refused to use a mobile phone,but I persuade(说服) her she should change with the time