Lesson 26 Wanted: a large biscuit tin

Words and expressions

1. Avoid sth/ doing sth

No one can avoid being influence by advertisements.

2. Pride yourself on sth/ on doing sth

E.g. She always prides herself on her appearance.

3. Exert

E.g. He exerts his power on her to get marriage with him.

4. Sample (noun)样本(verb)体验，尝试

5. Boot靴子；行李箱（英式）trunk（美式）

6. ...can rarely go wrong.

E.g. If you follow the advice from your older brother, your decisions can rarely go wrong.

7. Capture sb's attention/imagination/interest

引起（注意、想象、兴趣）

8. Occupied 使用中；有人使用或居住

It's occupied./ It's in use.