一. Vocabulary
1. up front
(1) 原文：But at least Grandpa is up front about it.
(2) 解释: If you are up front about something, you act openly or publicly so that people know what you are doing or what you believe.
(3) 造句：We should up front about our relationship.
2.choke down sth/chock sth down
(1) 原文：I had to sit there and choke down every bite so Grandpa's feelings wouldn't be hurt.
(2) 解释: to eat sth with difficulty or without enjoyment
(3) 造句：Though he hates the food, he has no choice but to choke it down.
3. cover for sb
(1) 原文：All I can say is, if Mom and Dad were trying to teach me a lesson for covering for Rodrick, well, mission accomplished.
(2) 解释: to protect someone from punishment, for example by telling a lie for them
(3) 造句：He often played truant and his firends coverd it for him.
二. Sentence
(1) 原文：But believe me it was about a thousand times better than having to EAT it.
(2) 仿写：Staying at home is a thousand times better than going outside in such a hot day.
三. Article
Summer nears its end, and sales promotions monopolized almost every shopping mall. Today I went to YURUN and spent 1000 yuan on a discounted dress for myself and two shoes for my husband. I really enjoy a sense of satisfaction when I buy something that costs. I think going shopping is a good way to relax myself and make myself keep pace with the latest fashion.
