Unit 3,Grammar and usage,die,Euphemism,A euphemism is usually a polite way to say something embarrassing or unpleasant. To make a euphemism, you replace words that are considered harsh, blunt or offensive with other words that are less direct or more vague.,1. We often use euphemism to express taboo or very sensitive subjects.,His grandfather passed away last week. The funeral will be held this Friday. Pass away means _.,to die,When Sinclair joined in 1959, membership was falling, and the society was on its last legs. On ones last legs means _ _.,near a state of collapse or death.,Last year, my father set up a club for senior citizens. Once a week, they meet up and play cards. Senior citizen means _.,an old person,The school is for people who are physically challenged. Physically challenged means _,people with a physical disability.,He was only 14 years old and was already a juvenile delinquent. Juvenile delinquent means _.,a young person who has committed a crime,2. We often use euphemism to raise the status of someone or something. The sanitary workers cleaned the hospital. Sanitary worker means _.,a person who cleans dirty places,Clive Sinclair is the man who brought technology to the man in the street. The man in the street means _. My father has a lot of free time because he is between jobs at the moment. Between jobs means _.,ordinary working-class people,unemployed,3. We often use euphemism to indicate situations not fit to express directly in public. I am just going to wash my hands. Wash ones hands means _.,to go to the toilet,The murderer would spend the rest of his life in the citys correctional facility. Correctional facility means _.,a prison,The film was famous for having the highest body count of any war film. Body count means_ _.,the number of dead bodies found at a scene,Im goin to answer the call of nature. Im goin to make some water. Im gonna pee.,The boy is a bit slow for his age.,(The boy is stupid.),He is a bicycle doctor.,He mends bicycles.,Nowadays many weight-watchers would like to go to the gym. 如今有不少胖人喜欢到健身房去锻炼。,Social diseases are on the increase in Hong Kong. 香港的性病比以往增多了。,1. body count 2. protective custody 3. being economical with the truth 4. A confidential source 5. passed away 6. golden years 7. senior citizens 8. downsizing 9. sanitary workers,P41 A.,1. c 2. b 3. a 4. f 5. g 6. e 7. h 8. d,Answers,P41 B.,Answers,Thank you!,