D12  P126-P135

#字词#

1.kind of--used when you are trying to explain or describe something, but you cannot be exact（用于表示不确定）有点儿，有几分，可以这么说

原文：I didn't have the heart to tell Dad that I kind of lost interest in the whole weight-lifting thing when the wresting unit ended late week.

仿写：It was kind of strange to see him again.

2.clear out--to leave a place离开，走开

原文：At about 6:00, all the relatives cleared out.

仿写：My landlord is given me a week to clear out the apartment.

3.mix-up--a mistake that causes confusion混乱

原文：I told Mom there must have been some kind of mix-up, and I got the Giving Tree guy's gift, and he got mine.

仿写：There was a mix-up at the office and we all received the wrong forms.

4.throw in the towel（固定搭配）认输，觉得成功无望而放弃

原文：I kind of decided to throw in the towel for this Christmas, and I headed up to Rowley's house.

仿写：Don't throw in the towel.

5.count on sb--to be confident that you can depend on someone指望、依靠某人

原文：Rowley's parents have a lot of money, so I can always count on them for a good gift.

仿写：I can count on my parents to help me.

#句段#

1.原文：I forgot to get a gift for Rowley, somI just slapped a bow on the "L'il Cutie" book Rodrick gave me.

forget to do sth--忘记做某事（事情还没做）

forget doing sth--忘记做过某事

仿写：The light in the office is still on, he forgot to turn it off.(没有做关灯的动作)

              He forgot turning the light off.（已做过关灯的动作）

2.原文：In case you're wondering what I'm doing in my room at 9:00 p.m. On New Year's Eve, let me fill you in.

仿写：Inn case it should rain, don't expect me.

#日记#

        Father's Day is coming, this is a letter to my father. For many years I've been seeking a way to express my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for me. Thank you for always being there sharing my life when I need you most. Whenever I encounter difficulties, I never feel alone and vulnerable, because you will keep me on the right path. I'm blessed to have you. Thank you for offering me education. You always inspire me not by wods, but by what you have done! Your efforts in the work, your responsibility for the family and your persistence in the life have already set me good examples in my own life.

        Dad, wish you always healthy and happy! I will love you forever!