重点俚语

1、Cut something short：shorten 缩短，提前完成做某事
2、Split：break, 分开，离开
3、Straighten out (something)：resolve a problem 解决某事
4、Visa：签证
5、Phew!：a sigh of relief 松一口气（表示不快、惊讶的声音）
6、Race against the clock：in a hurry 分秒必争
7、Have all the time in the world：have quite enough time 有充裕的时间
8、Pressed for time：in a hurry 时间紧迫
9、What time does your flight leave?：航班何时起飞？
10、On the dot：on time 准点
课后问题
1、Why does Xiao Gao have to go back home?
2、What time does Xiao Gao's flight leave?
3、What time will Jing Jing arrive to pick up Xiao Gao?
参考答案
1、Xiao Gao has to go back home because he has to straighten out his visa , as his visa expires in a couple of days, so he is racing against the clock.
2、Xiao Gao's flight leaves at 9 o'clock in the morning.
3、Jing Jing will arrive to pick up Xiao Gao at 6 on the dot.