[词汇]（6）

can modal verb能够

boss n.老板，上司

minute n.分（钟）

ask v.请求，要求

handwriting n.书写

terrible adj.糟糕的，可怕的

★minute n.分（钟）

a minute/ one minute一分钟；一会儿

★terrible adj.糟糕的，可怕的

① adj. 可怕的；骇人的

This is a picture of terrible new weapons.

这是一张可怕的新式武器的图片。

② adj. 困难的；费劲的

Who can accomplish this terrible task?

③ adj. 极度的；非常严重的

I've got a terrible headache.

④ adj. 糟透的（口语）；很蹩脚的

She is terrible at maths.她的数学很蹩脚。

[课文]

THE BOSS: Can you come here a minute please, Bob?

BOB: Yes, sir?

THE BOSS: Where's Pamela?

BOB: She's next door.

She's in her office, sir.

THE BOSS: Can she type this letter for me? Ask her please.

BOB: Yes, sir.

Can you type this letter for the boss please, Pamela?

PAMELA: Yes, of course I can.

BOB: Here you are.

PAMELA: Thank you, Bob.

Bob!

BOB: Yes? What's the matter?

PAMELA: I can't type this letter.

I can't read it!

The boss's handwriting is terrible!