Neil: Listen to these examples and see if you can get the meaning.
A: Im never going to make my deadline with this report.
B: You should speak to Kate to get an extension.
A: But Im too scared of Kate shes such a dragon.
B: Thats true. Shes so unfriendly and scary. Shell probably shout at you.
C: (coughing)
D: Oh that doesnt sound good. You should go to the doctors.
C: I cant face dealing with that dragon at reception. Shes always so rude and aggressive.
D: Yeah, shes the last thing you want to deal with when youre ill.
Li: 我噻,原来在英语里人们用龙来形容那些不友善,说话咄咄逼人的母老虎!真的吗? Neil, are you calling me unfriendly and scary?
Neil: Erm... yes. Recently.
Li: Not strong, courageous and determined? 你不觉得我是一个强有力的人吗?一个有决心有勇气的人吗?
Neil: Im afraid not. We use dragon to describe a woman who is unfriendly and frightening.
Li: Oh, thats very interesting.
Neil: Yes it is, isnt it?
Li: Hang on, hang on. What do you mean Im unfriendly? 你说我不友善?
Neil: Well, not usually but recently you have been.
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