Speak English Like an American
《地道美语》
Lesson 12 Bob's Big Cookie Order
第12章 鲍勃的饼干大订单
内容：一家人围在餐桌旁。鲍勃对他们宣布了他与“乡村市场”的交易。他请孩子们帮忙烤饼干。
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日积月累：
1、俚语
* (to) bite off more than one can chew: to take on more than one is capable of; to take on too much 贪多嚼不烂，心有余而力不足，不自量力，好高骛远
* (to be) down in the dumps: to feel sad; to be depressed 气馁,沮丧
* For heaven's sake: a way of expressing emotions such as surprise, outrage, or impatience 看在老天爷的面上
* (to) get going: to get started on sth; to set off for a destination 开始做某事
* (to) help out: to give assistance; to help 帮助...摆脱困难
* Like a chicken with its head cut off: in a hysterical manner; in a frenzy 忙得团团转；像无头苍蝇一样瞎忙着
* like crazy: with great speed or enthusiasm 拼命地；发疯似的
* Like pulling teeth: very difficult 很难
* Never mind: don't worry about sth; forget it; it doesn't matter 不要紧，没关系；不用担心，别管
* (to) pitch in: to help 出一份力;参与并帮助
* (to) run around: to move about quickly 东奔西跑，到处玩耍游逛
* Things are looking up: things are improving 事情正在好转；情况正在改善；渐有起色
2、词组和常用表达
gather around the dinner table 围坐在餐桌旁
tell sb. about sth. 告诉某人某事
ask sb. for help 向某人寻求帮助
get fired 被解雇；被开除
election speech 竞选演讲
instead of sth. 代替...
练习题：
1-8答案：ababbcac
1-6答案：cacabb
