Useful words and expressions for discussion
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UsefulWordsandExpressions（5）当事方为进行仲裁或接受国际法院的管辖权而签订的）协定 compromis: a special agreement beteen States to submit a particular issue either to an arbitral tribunal or to the International Court of Justice事实上 de facto: existing as a matter of fact rather than of right法律上 de jure: as a matter of legal right根据公允及善意的原则 ex aeque et bono: as a result of fair dealing and good conscience出于善意的 ex gratia: done as a matter of favour （An ex gratia payment is one not required to be made by a legal duty.）依职权而自然获得 ex officio: by virtue of holding an office事后的；溯及既往的 ex post facto: by a subsequent act （describing any legal act, such as a statute, hich has retrospective effect）主动的，自愿的 ex proprio motu（ex mero motu）: of his on motion不可抗力 force majueure（法语）: irresistible compulsion or coercion强制法 jus cogens（ius congens）: coercive la; a rule or principle in international la that is so fundamental that it bins all states and does not allo any exceptions 万民法，万国法，国际法 jus gentium: the la of people; international la法无明文不处罚 nulla poena sine lege: no penalty（punishment） ithout a la 法无明文不为罪 nullum crimen sine lege: no crime ithout a la条约必须遵守原则 pact sunt servand: a pact is not to be surrendered （agreements are to be kept）自身，本身；本质上 per se不受欢迎的人（personna grata 受欢迎的人） personna non-grata初步的，表面上的 prima facie: at first appearance; on the face of things 情势变迁原则 rebus sic standibus: change of circumstances无主物 res nullius: an asset susceptible of acquisition but presently under the onership or sovereignty of no legal person未确定时日的 sine die: ithout a date越权行为（与intra vires相对） ultra vires（act）占领地保有原则 uti possidetis【。
Unit 4 useful words and expressions
5. Where does the book belong to?
去掉to / where→who 6. Do you remember the day which I first which→when或which前加on 7. Great changes have taken place in the village that he once worked. that→where 8. I don’t know the man with him you quarreled last night. him→whom met you?
said it. (2) We’re just trying to reach a point _____ both sides will sit down where together and talk. (06山东）
(3) ___ As is often the case, we have
worked out the production plan.
9. 我建议他在当地的报纸上登则广告。 (local) I suggest that he put an advertisement in the local paper. 10. 男孩把玩具汽车拆开了, 可怎么也拼 凑不起来。(take apart) The boy took apart the toy car, but couldn’t put it together again.
根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母 或汉语提示，写出该单词的正确形式。 1. The twins look so alike that I can’t tell them a_______. apart 2. That is an oil p_______ painting of a landscape in spring. 3. The prince lived in a large and beautiful _______ castle (城堡).
广东省深圳市2013-2014学年九年级英语全册 Chapter 10 Job hunting教案
Chapter 10of Junior 9 Job HuntingLesson PlanTeaching aims and demands: Words and expressions:a. Learn how to use 21 words.interview neatly hunter hunt application apply available pay searchprove post confusing mark serve standard offer nationality sexskill ment exactb. Learn to use the following phrases1. job hunter2. do a part-time job3. in the summer holidays4. love doing something5. look for a job6. hunt for a job7. apply for a job8. as well as …9. a letter of application 10. as a resultc. Listen to a material and correct mistakes.d. Be able to skillfully use Adverbial clauses.e.Read and prehend the reading in Chapter Twelve. Get to know something about hunting for a job.f.Learn to ask for and offer advice and learn how to face an interview when you find a job.g. Learn to write a letter of application. Main and difficult points:1. Key words and phrases2. Reading prehension Teaching Methods:1. Listening, speaking and writing.2. Watch and say3. Pair / group work11. prepare well for … 12. be on time 13. at all costs 14. for example15. on the day of interview 16. make a good first impression 17. arrive at …18. walk confidently into … 19. do wellTeaching aids: PPT and tape recorderPeriods needed: 10Teaching procedures:Period One职业，事业部，处印象申请，请求逗号职位大写字母令人困惑的申请Teaching target1.To know some new words and expressions.Pronounce the words correctly. And try to explain them in a simple way.2.Memorize the word spelling. Do someexercises about the new words learnt inclass.Cartoon talk1.Ask students to look at the cartoon talk onSB, page159. Tell them to read thesentences carefully.2.Meaning of the cartoon:The cartoon introduces the topic of applying for a job. The humour lies in the fact that many people feel that weather forecasters often make mistakes in predicating the weather. The interviewer tells the two cartoon characters that their reports say that they both make lots of mistakes, and therefore it seems that they would be well qualified for jobs in the Weather Forecast Department.Teaching courses:Step 1 Greetings and leading in.1. Have you done the part-time job?2. Do you know how to prepare for an interview?Ask Ss to answer these two questions.Step 2Pre-readingMake sure you know the following words:●interview●neatly●hunter●hunt●pamphlet●cousin●part-time job ●career●department●impression●apply●ma●post●capital 面试整齐的搜寻某种东西的人寻找，搜索小册子堂姐妹，表姐妹兼职工作●confusing●applicationstep 3 AWhat do you know about …？What should we do before and during an interview? Read the following statements and writeG if you think they are a good idea, B if you think they are a bad idea or OK if you thinkthey are neither good nor bad. pare your answers with a partner.●Before an interview1. Learn something about the pany._G2. Visit or call the pany at least ten times. B__3. Prepare a list of questions you can ask in the interview. G__4. Think about possible questions you may be asked in the interview. _ G●During an interview5. Be on time. _OK6. Dress neatly. _G7. Tell the interviewer you feel nervous. B8. Ask the interviewer how much you will be paid. B_Step 4 First-readingSkim the passage and Number theparagraphs and tell who the hunter is.Read Paragraphs 1-3, & rearrangeWhat did Amy do before she was invited toan interview?a.She searched newspapers and the Internet to find a suitable job. (4)b. She began her hunt at her local Careers Advice Centre. (2)c. She wrote a letter of application. (5)d. She decided to work in a department store because she loved shopping. (1)e. She got two pamphlets there. (3)She decided to work in a department store because she loved shopping.She began her hunt at her local Careers Advice Centre.She got two pamphlets there.She searched newspapers and the Internet to find a suitable job.She wrote a letter of application.Read Paragraphs 4-6, and answerWhat did Amy do to get ready for the interview?1. What did she decide to do? Why?She decided to visit the store because she knew she must prepare for the interview well. 2.What did she note down in the store?She noted the things in the store, the staff’smanner and the clothes that they wore.3.Why did she get to know how long it take to get there?She knew she must be on time for the interview at all costs 4.What gave her examples of interview questions?Job Applications.5.What did the questions make her think about?They made her think about her personality,ambitions, strengths and weaknesses.Read Paragraphs 7-8, and writeWhat did Amy do to make a good firstimpression?1. She wore her best clothes.2. She arrived about ten minutes early3. She walked confidently into the room.Read aloudWhat did Amy do to prepare for theinterview?●before she was invited●getting ready for it●on the day of the interviewStep 5. Read the words correctly.Step 6. ConclusionStep 7. Assignments.a. Recite the new words andexpressions.(from interview to post)b. Listen to the tape about the readingpassage three times.Period TwoTeaching target1. Review the new words and expressions.2. Continue to read about the text.Teaching courses:a. Review the new words and expressions.Have a dictation about the following words:interview neatly hunter pamphletapplication available pay searchmanner proveb. Second-readingMatch the pictures below with fourexpressions and order them according tothe passage.1.preparation a2.advertisement d3.job hunting b4.interview cc. Language pointsRead 1~3 and pay attention to the following.1. since---because; as2. hunt--- try to find sth eagerly3. pamphlet---leaflet; small printed booklet4. application---a professional requirement for a job.5. apply---make a formal request for a job, aplace, etc. n. applicant6. required---needed7. search---to look at something carefully;examine8. a letter of application---a letter that you write when you apply for sth.9. as a result---so, because of thatPractice:1.He is a man who lives on his s_______.2.All students are r________ to take this exam.3. We need a p____ to help us to apply forjobs.4.Do you think this present is s ______ for alittle boy?5.She a________ for a job with the localnewspaper.6. Carol wants a c ________ in sport.7. S______ I have no money, I can't buy you adrink.8. I spend the summer and fall h _______ for ajob.9.I've s __________ everywhere for my glasses.Read 4~6 and pay attention to the following. 1. pleased---happy; delighted2.staff ---group of people working together 全体职员3.at all costs---at any cost 无论如何4.possible ---probable, likely impossible5.application --- apply v.6.prove---prove that … n. proof7.active adj.积极的, 主动的, 活动的,活跃的 Practice---Translation 1.见到你很高兴。
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but 在这里是副词，意思是“仅仅”，相 在这里是副词，意思是“仅仅” 当于only。 。 当于 It took her but a few days to learn it. He’s still but a child.
6. All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the eart. subscribe to 同意；赞成；订阅；捐助 同意；赞成；订阅； No one but mad people would subscribe to such views. Do you subscribe to her view of the state of the economy? Which newspaper do you subscribe to? He subscribed a large sum to the relief fund.
Unit 4 Global warming
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Read and say the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence. 1. …is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. 2. All aircraft must fuel before flight. 3. The fire soon warmed the room. 4. The day was warm and cloudless. 5. It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere … 6. You’d better tend to your own affairs.
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UsefulWordsandExpressionsUseful Words and Expressions1)The teacher asked me _________ , “ Why are you late again?” 2)Our classroom is _____ large _____ yours. 3)My mother asked me ___________ my bedroom clean. 4)The question is _______ difficult _________. You should answer it by yourself. 5)An old man _________us to the old house and told us his story. 6)The girl has ________ question _____ yours. 7)I _________ my key to the door of my bedroom yesterday. 8) The boys and the girls in our class are _________ well ______ each other.Put the Chinese in the brackets into English to complete the following sentences.1)Even if we are angry, we have to ___________ (控制⾃⼰不发脾⽓). 2)Why do you sometimes _____________(发脾⽓)these days? 3)The boys never ___________ (和⼥⽣打架) in our class. 4)Their bedroom ___________(看起来和以前不⼀样了). 5)This book is ______________________(⼀点⼉都没趣). 6)Do you know _____________________(怎样与同学相处吗？).1)She _______ me into her bedroom and showed me her picture. 2)I told her how to get to the zoo, then she gave me a _______. 3)Don ’t ________ too fast in the busy street. 4)There is a little boy with a bad _______ in our class. 5)He didn ’t go to school today. What ________? 6) ―――What does the word “ pardon ”________?――－ Say it again.7）I can ’t follow you. Can you say that _______?8) Fred _________ his sister ’s hair and made her cry.9) I will _______ be here when you come back.10) I don ’t know whether we can _________ the bus.3. Put the Chinese in the brackets into English to complete the following sentences.1) The question is _____ difficult ______(⼀点也不). Everyone can answer it.2) Mum pointed at the broken window _______ （⽣⽓地）and said, “Who broke it ?”3) She _________________ (与……相处很好) her classmates because she has a good temper.4) _________(即使) you said “sorry ” , you would hurt your friend.5) The boy __________ (忍住了脾⽓) to make everything all right.6) Our teacher ___________（发脾⽓）because I was late again.7) Before I go to bed, I often _________ (听) music.8) If you study harder, you ___________ (能够) get the first place in your class.Comprehensive ExercisesThere was once a little boy _________________. He often had fights with his friends. One day, his father gave him_______________ and told him to hammer a nail into the fence _________ he __________. The boy did ______his father told him to do.Finally, the day came when the boy _______________. He told his father about it and his father asked him __________ one nail for each time when he could _____________. The days passed and the boy finally told his father all the nails_________. The father led him to the fence .He said that the fence would never be _________________________ because of the holes. The father also told the holes. If he hurt a person __________, the wound is ___________ a physical one. From this story, the boy learned ______________________ others and never lost his temper again.Grammar Focus1. --- What _______ you _______ (do) now?--- I__________(play) computer games.2. My father _________(work) in this company for 5 years now.3. When I saw him, he _________ (learn) new English words.4. I was very glad to hear this because I ___________ (look) forward to seeing my grandpa.5. --- Where _____ you _____ (go)?--- I ________ (go) to the airport to meet my boss.6. Sorry, I can’t go with you now. I ____________(not finish) my homework.Fill in each of the blanks.1)--- Is he still working?--- Yes, he ____________(still work) now and he ________(not finish) yet.2)I ____________(not see) him for about two years.3)What _______ you ________ ( do ) from eight to ten last night?4)We ______ never _______ (meet) each other before.5)When I __________(walk) in the street, I met an old friend of mine.6)--- Where is your sister, Tom?--- She _________(read) English in her bedroom.7）---Where is your teacher, Tom?--- She __________ (go) to the school library.8) Look, your teacher ___________ (stand) at the school gate.上⼀页下⼀页。
M5U5Useful words and expressions
a mild climate 温暖的天气 mild cheese 淡味奶酪 The patient has a mild fever. He was given a mild punishment. He has a mild nature. Winter used to be extremely severe here， but these days, it seems to be getting a little . A．swifter B．damper C．wilder D．milder
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★. Examples include burns caused by electric shocks, burning clothes or severe petrol fires. electric adj. 电的，带电的，电动的，刺激的
The child likes electric toys.
fall behind (竞赛等)落在(对方)后面；输给 别人 fall apart 土崩瓦解；(关系)崩裂，崩溃 fall down 从…落下；倒下；跌倒；(建筑物 等)倒塌 fall off 下降；跌落fall over 跌倒 fall in love with… 爱上…… fall into the habit of… 养成……的习惯 fall from a tree 从树上掉下
1)swelled up (was swollen up) 2) swelled into 3)swelled with pride
★… in a basin of cold water, squeezing them out and placing them on the burned area over and over again …
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addict oneself to sth. 沉溺于 醉心于 沉溺于, He addicted himself to playing the violin and didn’t notice a thief walk into his house. 拓展： 拓展： addict 上了瘾的人 a film addict 电影迷
[小试身手 小试身手] 小试身手 你们的作文下周五必须交。 你们的作文下周五必须交。 due to be handed in Your composition is _________________ next Friday. 船预计在12点到 船预计在 点到 due to arrive The boat is _________________ at 12. 该队的成功在很大程度上是由于她的努力。 该队的成功在很大程度上是由于她的努力。 The team’s success was largely due to her efforts _________________ .
类似短语有： 类似短语有：look forward to / get down to / devote to / pay attention to / lead to
be /get / become accustomed to 习惯于 You will soon get accustomed to this job. accustom +n./oneself +to 使…习惯于 习惯于 Children are quick to accustom themselves to new surroundings
The boy has become accustomed to speaking English __________________________ in public. 那孩子已经习惯于在公众面前说英语了。 那孩子已经习惯于在公众面前说英语了。 They had to __________________________ the accustom themselves to hot weather. 他们不得不使自己习惯于炎热的天气。 他们不得不使自己习惯于炎热的天气。
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I attempted an honest evaluation of my own life.
[小试身手]
1) 让我们评定一下此证据的价值。
Let’s evaluate the evidence.
2) 这个研究项目进行了不过三个月, 所以 要对它的成绩作出评价为时尚早。
living / alive / live 的辨析
living可作定语又可作表语；可用于指人 也可用于指物，指人时可表示“健在”此 时指和”死”相对的活着。
alive 可作表语，后置定语或补语。多用 于指人，往往指虽有死的可能，但目前还 是活着的，强调“活着的”本身。
live主要用于指物，表示“活的、有生命 的”，还可以表示“实况转播的”。一般 只用作定语，放在名词前。
5. Most undeveloped areas rich in resources have great _p_o_te_n_t_i_a_l (潜力) for development.
6. She has a natural wa_v_e_____ in her hair. 7. He has been here for only one day; we
The research project has only been under way for three months, so it's too early to evaluate its success.
6. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground.
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讨论的过程可能涉及的四类功能：（1）开场、（2）陈述、（3）互动、（4）表态。
（1）开场（主持讨论，引入新话题或参与讨论）Leading and Taking Part in Discussions (Leading/Facilitating & Entering/Participating) Leading/FacilitatingWho would like to begin?What do you think about …?Would someone else like to comment on that?What is your response?Is there another side to the issue?Does someone have another point to make?Entering/ParticipatingFirst of all, I’d like to say that…I’d like to begin by saying that…I agree/disagree with that position because …We should also consider the opposing view …I’d like to add to what was said so far.I want to take another perspective on …（2）陈述（描述事实现象或表述个人想法和观点）Introducing a pointFirst of all I'd like to point out ...The main problem is ...The question of ...Speaking of ...What we have to decide is …Enumeration of pointsfirst of all, I’d like to say ...in addition to that ...moreover, ...furthermore, ...another example of this is ...first, second, third ...Finally, ...Keeping to the pointIt would be more to the point if ...Come to the point.That's not the problem.What we are discussing is ...... has nothing to do with my argument.That's not relevant.Drawing conclusions and summing upThe obvious conclusion is ...Last but not least ...The only alternative (left) is ...The only possible solution/conclusion is ... Summing up, I'd like to say that ...In conclusion we can say that ...To cut a long story short, ...Just to give you the main points again, …Stating something as a factAs everyone knows ...It is generally accepted that ...There can be no doubt that ...It is a fact that ...Nobody will deny that ...Everyone knows that ...Expressing pros and conThere are two sides to the question.On the one hand ..., on the other hand ...An argument for/in favour of/against is ...While admitting that ... one should not forget that ... Some people think that ..., others say that ...Giving Your Perspective (Formal & Informal) FormalFrom my perspective …One way to look at it is …On the other hand, …InformalThe way I see it is …Look at it this wayIf you ask me, …（3）互动（意见交换过程中的询问，插话、解释、澄清）Asking about or for an opinionCould you tell me ....?What do you think about/of ....?What’s your opinion about ...?Do you think/feel ....?How do you feel about ....?May I ask you ....?Giving opinionsIn my opinion/view…As far as I’m concerned/As far as I can see…I think/feel…As I see it…To my mind….Well, if you ask me ....It seems to me that ....I have the/a feeling that ....I think/feel/reckon/believe ....Well, I’d say ....If you want my opinion ....You can take it from me that ....First of all/To start with I’d like to point out ...What we have to decide is ....There can be no doubt that ....It’s a fact that ....Nobody will deny that ....The way/As I see itEveryone knows ....Let me put it this/another way ....Let’s get this clear (first) ....The point I’m trying to make is ....Personally (speaking) I think ..../I believe/suppose/feel (that) ...I’m absolutely convinced thatMy view/point of view is that ....The way I look at/see it is thisWhat I actually meant was ....I'm absolutely convinced that ... /I'm convinced that ...You can take it from me that ...I think/don't think that ...Asking for an explanationCould you explain to me ....?Could someone please tell me ....?Just tell me the reason why ....?I don’t really understand ....?I just don’t see why/what/how ....Are you saying that ....?What do you mean by that?I beg your pardon?I didn’t quite get that.Excuse me, did you say that ....?Giving an explanation/Giving reasonsLook, it’s like this:What I mean is ....The reason for this is (that)....The main problem is ....Just let me explain ....Well, the reason is ....Well, the thing is ....Above all we must keep in mind that ....I base my argument on ...I tell you all this because ...Asking for commentsWhat do you think about that?Would you like to make a point here?What is your opinion about that?Would you like to comment on that?Asking for Additional Information [(i) Ask for clarification, (ii) Ask follow-up questions] (i) Ask for clarificationI’m not sure I understand what you’re saying. Do you mean that…?Are you saying that…?If I understand you correctly, you think that…Could you repeat that?Sorry, I didn’t quite get that.What exactly do you mean by … ?(ii) Ask follow-up questionsCould you tell me more about… ?What exactly do you mean by … ?I wonder if you could give me an example of …Why did you deal with the _situation in that way?Responding to Someone Else’s Idea (Declining & Accepting)DecliningThat sounds good, but I don’t think so.I really don’t think so because …No thanks, I’d rather not.I don’t know…AcceptingSure, that sounds great.I’d love to.Count me in!Why not!Checking you have understoodDo you really mean to say…?So, if I understand you correctly, …What exactly do you mean by that?I didn’t follow what you said about…Correcting misunderstandingsThat’s not quite what I meant by…Don’t get me wrong. What I meant was…You have got the wrong end of the stick.Look, to put it another way, …InterruptingSorry to interrupt, but…May I interrupt you for a moment?Can I just make a point?Mind if I just say something?Dealing with interruptionsI haven’t finished, if you don’t mind.If I might just finish…I haven’t got to my point yet.Let me just make my pointOffering Another ViewYou could always…Look at it this way …It could be worse. What if you had to…In the overall scheme of things, it’s not as bad as you think.（4）表态（意见交换过程中表达个人的情感，或对交谈内容的态度）Expressing supportYou're quite right.That's a very important point.You've got a good point there.I couldn't agree with you more.You took the words right out of my mouth.AgreeingYes，of course/Absolutely/Precisely/Exactly/ Quite/Exactly/Right/Certainly/Definitely I totally agree.So do I/So am I/Nor do I.I can go along with that.I think you’re right up to a point.I (quite) agree.I agree completely/entirely.I couldn’t agree (with you) more.I entirely/completely agree with you on that.That’s true/right.That’s just it.You’re quite/so right.I think so, too.I don’t think so either.That’s just my feeling/opinion.That’s just how I see it/feel about it, too.That’s a very good/important point.You’ve got a good p oint there.Marvelous.That’s exactly what I mean/say.Yes, that’s obvious.That’s exactly how I see it.That’s what I thinkHow very true.Yes, indeed.I’m all in favor of what you’ve been saying.Qualified agreementYes, perhaps, but ....Yes, possibly, although ....Yes, but on the other hand ....Yes, up to a point.I agree up to a certain point, but ....Yes, in a way.Maybe, I suppose so.Well, it depends.I don’t think it’s as simple as that .....I see what you mean, but I think that’s not the whole story You may be right there.Yes, but there’s also another aspect to consider.Expressing doubtI'm not sure if ...I'm not convinced that ...I wonder if you realize that ...I doubt that.I doubt it/that very muchI doubt if ...I’ve got my doubts about that.Polite disagreementI disagree (with you), I’m afraid.No, I really can’t agree, I’m afraid.I don’t quite agree there.I’m not so certain/at all sure if that’s true/correctI’m not (quite) so sure (really).I’m sorry I can’t agree.Do you really think so/believe that?I’m not convinced that ....Well, that’s one way of looking at it, (but)Well, I have my doubts about thatYou can’t really mean that.You don’t really mean that, do you?I wouldn’t say so.Surely you don’t mean that?I don’t want to argue with you, but ....I can’t go all the way with you on that point.Are you seriously suggesting that ...?I have my problems with what you’re saying.Really?Let’s be sensible about this.DisagreeingYou’re quite wrong there.I’m sorry, but I don’t agree at all.That’s an exaggeration.Do you really think so?It isn’t as simple as that.I don’t think so.I don’t think you’re right/that’s right.Strong disagreementI think you got that wrong.Don’t you dare say so!Rubbish!Bloody hell, no!Shame on you!You’re pulling my leg!On the contrary!That doesn’t convince me at all.You’re contradicting yourself.I’ve never heard of such a thing.You’re wrong, you know.You can’t be serious!It’s not like that at all!That’s not correctYou don’t understand.I’m afraid, I don’t think you quite understand.I don’t think so, really!That’s not fair!That’s out of the question.I can’t believe that I’m afraid.I can’t accept your view, that ....Do you really think that’s a good idea?I’m afraid, I can’t agree with you there. Well, you would, wouldn’t you?Don’t be silly/stupid!How stupid can you get?What a silly/stupid thing to say!That’s (simply) not true!I don’t think you can say ....Surely you’re not serious, are you?Oh, come on, think about what you’ve just said!I don’t agree with you at all.I disagree entirely/completely.Oh, come on, you must be joking/kidding! That’s not how I see it.It’s not as simple as that!That’s no excuse.I believe you’re mistakenThat doesn’t make sense to me.You’re hopeless/wrong.You won’t listen to reason.I think you got that wrong.I’m not impressed.For heaven’s sake!Making suggestionsHow/what about (+ gerund)?Why don't you /we…?You should / ought to…If I were you, I’d…I suggest / propose (+gerund)…Reaction to suggestionsThat’s a good idea!Yes, let’s do that.Yes, why not?That isn’t possible / practicable / feasible.Making a complaintI can’t quite understand how/whyI’ve come to complain about ...I’m disappointed withI’m fed up with ....It really is terrible/ridiculous thatI’m sorry I have to say this, but ....Forgive me for mentioning it, but ....That’s what I want to know.Do you realize that ....?Are you aware that ....?I’m disappointed to hear that.What are you going to do about it?Something ought to be done about it.Look, I really must protest about ....Can’t something be done to/about ...Reacting to a complaintI’m (awfully) sorry to hear thatÎ really must apologize for this.Well, there’s nothing we can do about that, I’m afraid.This isn’t my/our fault, you know.What do you expect us/me to do?I’ll find out what has happenedI’m sorry you should take it that way.I'll see what I can do.Expressing Disapproval (Formal/Polite & Informal/Slang) Formal/Polite Informal/SlayI find this …This is really …objectionable gross distasteful revolting offensive foultoo graphic This turns my stomach off-putting sickens me disgraceful disgusts meExpressing DisappointmentI was really looking forward to …I really had mind set on…It’s too bad that …I’m disappointed that …I’m troubled because …I feel crushed.Reacting to DisappointmentSorry to hear that.That’s too bad/a shameSometimes these things happen.It’s out of your control.Try not to take it personally.Things have a way of working out.Showing Surprise and DisbeliefYou’re kidding!/You’ve got to be kidding!Why would you …?That’s staggering news.That’s beyond belief.I’m astounded/amazed/taken aback.Responding to Surprise and DisbeliefI know it’s difficult to believe, but it’s true.I’m not making this up.I’ve thought it through and this is my decision.The reality is …It’s a fact.Take my word for it.Confronting a Difficult SituationWe need to talk.I’ve got something I need to say.I am not sure how to say this but…This is really difficult to say.You may not want to hear this but…I’m sorry but I really need to say this.Using Enthusiasm to PersuadeI’ve got a fantastic idea …I think it’d be a great idea to …Doesn’t this sound good?What do you think about…Why don’t we …I’m almost certain you’ll go along with on this …Expressing DeterminationThis is what I have decided to do.I’ve made up my mind.There is no talking me out of this.I am determined to …I’ve thought long and hard about this.There is nothing you can say to change my mind. It’s done deal.I’m sticking to my guns about this.26 Useful Condescending PhrasesSome useful phrases to use as an Evil Overlord as given by Steve Meredith. These humorous cuts were originally listed as useful phrases to use around work but they probably only work well if you are a Evil Overlord(TM).1. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.2. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.3. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.4. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.5. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't care.6. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.7. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?8. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.9. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.10. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.11. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.12. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.13. No, my powers can only be used for good.14. How about never? Is never good for you?15. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.16. You sound reasonable...Time to up my medication.17. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.18. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...19. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.20. Who me? I just wander from room to room.21. My toys! My toys! I can't do this job without my toys!22. It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular level I'm really quite busy.23. At least I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.24. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.25. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.26. Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subjectRead more at/discuss/entry/26-useful-condescending-phrases#rKGy5H8buZIDaZAz.99。