1、UNIT 2Exploring EnglishDeveloping ideas&Presenting ideasDeveloping ideas Read the following expressions and guess their meanings.Whats up?ring a bell small potatoes toilet water at sixes and sevens green fingers pull up ones socksWhats going on?to sound familiarsomething unimportant or insignificant
2、a light perfume that does not have a very strong smellin a confused,badly-organised,or difficult situationnatural ability in growing plantsto make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enoughMore English expressions:green hand(a person without rich experience in a certai
3、n field)couch potato(someone who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television)horse sense(common sense)restroom(a room with a toilet)the Yellow Pages(a book that contains the telephone numbers of businesses and organisations in an area)Read the passage and find the words or expressions that
4、caused the misunderstandings.Read the passage and find the words or expressions that caused the misunderstandings.had a frog in her throat;the first floor;wicked;Not badRead the definitions of the words and expressions that caused the misunderstandings.Match the definitions to the posts.a(British En
5、glish)the floor of a building above the one at ground level;(American English)the floor of a building at ground level b pretty good,better than you expected c unable to speak clearly for a short time because your throat is dry or blockedd morally wrong and intending to hurt people:(informal)very goo
6、d,fantasticSophies post Zheng Xus post Yancys post Juliens post1Which post do you find most interesting?Why?2How would you deal with the situations described in the posts?3What examples of Internet language are used in the passage?What do they mean?4Do you know of any Chinese expressions that often
7、cause misunderstandings for people from other countries?Share them with the class.Think&ShareWork in pairs.Retell the situations in the four posts.Writing a story about a misunderstanding in EnglishLook at the pictures and answer the questions.Writing a story about a misunderstanding in EnglishLook
8、at the pictures and answer the questions.1Who were the people in the story?2Where did the story take place?They were a girl and her British host family.It took place in the girls British host familys home.Writing a story about a misunderstanding in EnglishLook at the pictures and answer the question
9、s.3What happened?4What caused the misunderstanding?The boy told the girl that they were going to have toad-in-the-hole for dinner.The girl wasnt sure whether it would be a real toad in a hole.The girl didnt know that“toad-in-the-hole”is actually the name of a dish.Write a paragraph to tell the story
10、.Last summer,I stayed with a British family.One day,.Useful expressionsI was really surprised when.I wasnt sure whether.To my astonishment,.It turned out that.One possible version:Last summer,I stayed with a British host family.One day,I was really surprised when Jeremy,the son of the family,told me
11、 that we would have toad-in-the-hole for dinner.I wasnt sure whether we were going to eat a real toad in a hole.If so,how terrible!I joined them at dinner time with butterflies in my stomach.To my astonishment,a dish of sausages cooked in Yorkshire pudding(a mix that tastes a bit like pancakes)was s
12、erved on the table,and it tasted delicious.It turned out that toad-in-the-hole is a typical dish for a British dinner,and theres no toad!What an amazing experience!It was interesting to try such yummy food with a strange name.Presenting ideasWork in groups.Talk about creative ways to learn English.L
13、ist your ideas on a piece of paper.changing your mobile phone language to Englishdoing a voice-over for English language films_ _ _ _ Choose the most creative idea and prepare a short presentation following the steps below.Introduce the idea.Explain why it is useful.Describe what you should do.Usefu
14、l expressionsI think.is the most creative idea.It can help us.At first,we can.Then,.Present your idea to the class.Language points核心词汇核心词汇 教材原句 p.20 Here are some of our favourites,to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside wor
15、ld!以下是我们最喜欢的几篇,它们让我们意识到,有些在课堂上学到的英语和在课堂之外使用的英语真是太不一样了!1 remind v.提醒,使想起 remind sb.to do sth.提醒某人做某事搭配搭配 remind sb.that.提醒某人 remind sb.of sb./sth.使某人想起某人/某事物These musicians are often reminded to form a band of their own.人们经常提醒这些音乐人去组建自己的乐队。词汇复现These notes will remind you what to say.这些笔记可以帮你记起要说哪些话。T
16、he photos reminded me of the excitement at the party.这些照片让我想起了聚会上的兴奋。题组练领悟方法【归纳拓展归纳拓展】动词+sb.of sth.warn sb.of sth.提醒/警告某人某事inform sb.of sth.告知某人某事convince sb.of sth.使某人相信某事rob sb.of sth.抢某人的某物cure sb.of sth.治愈某人的病单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)词汇复现 Dont forget to remind your daughter _(play)the piano after class.(2
17、)词 汇 复 现 He reminded me _ the time and place of the Orientation Day.(3)Passengers are reminded _ no smoking is allowed on this train.(4)_(remind)not to miss the flight at 15:20,the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.(5)Michael put up a picture of his favourite football player beside the bed
18、to keep himself _(remind)of his own dreams.完成句子完成句子(6)词 汇 复 现The moment I went to bed,my mother _(提醒我给闹钟上发条).to playof that Reminded remindedreminded me to wind up the alarm clock教材原句 p.20 325 comments 325 条评论2 comment n.&v.(1)n.评论;议论 make a comment on/about 对作出评论 have a comment 有意见要发表搭配搭配 give/offe
19、r comments 给出/提出意见 get/receive comments 收到意见 without comment 未作评论地 no comment 无可奉告He is an outspoken man and likes to make comments on current affairs.他是一个直言不讳的人,喜欢评论时事。Swap summaries with your partner and give each other comments.与你的搭档交换概要,并互相评论。(2)v.评论;发表意见 comment on.对作出评论 comment that.评论说He comm
20、ented that the two essays were rather similar.他评论说两篇文章颇为相似。词汇复现搭配搭配 完成句子完成句子(1)词汇复现 He was unable to _(对作出评论)the topic during the debate.It seemed as if he had a frog in his throat.(2)词汇复现 It is considerate of you to _(对不作出评论)my sons bad behavior in public.(3)词汇复现 They have investigated the case,but
21、 _(没有就发表评论)it.单句语法填空单句语法填空(4)词 汇 复 现 He was annoyed and refused to comment _ the award.(5)A girl he knew had annoyed him by _(comment)on his increasing weight.make a comment on/aboutmake no comment onhavent commented ononcommenting教材原句p.21 At the information desk at the entrance,I asked a lady where
22、 the shoe section was.我在入口处问服务台的女士鞋区在哪里。3 entrance n.大门(口),入口(处);进入;进入权;进入许可 the entrance to 的入口/门口搭配搭配 gain entrance to 得以进入;获得的进入权 entrance examinations 入学考试To my surprise,the entrance to the mine was closed.令我吃惊的是,矿的入口已经被封了。The police were unable to gain entrance to the house.警方怎么也进不去这栋房子。Entranc
23、e to the museum is free.进入博物馆参观是免费的。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】the answer to.的答案 the key to.的钥匙/答案the solution to.的解决办法【单词积累单词积累】(反)exit n.出口;离开;退出the exit of.的出口单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Guests have free entrance _ the swimming pool and the health club.(2)His sudden _(enter)took everyone by surprise.完成句子完成句子(3)We offered him
24、our congratulations _(他通过了入学考试).(4)Ill be waiting for you at _(的出口)the train station.(5)_(成功的关键)is hard work.(6)这个问题没有简单的解决办法。There is _ this problem.toentranceon his passing the entrance examinationsthe exit ofThe key to success no simple solution to教材原句 p.21 When I was looking for the exit,I saw t
25、hat shoes were actually sold downstairs on the ground floor,not the first floor.就在我找出口的时候,我发现鞋子实际上是在楼下的一楼卖,不在二楼。4 actually adv.事实上,实际上Actually,on second thoughts,I dont think I want to go out tonight.其实再想想,我今晚不打算出去了。The fans seemed to be very calm.Actually,they could hardly wait to see their favouri
26、te singer.粉丝们看起来很镇静,但实际上他们迫不及待地想见到他们最喜欢的歌手。词汇复现Actually,not everyone is fond of living in big cities.事实上,并非每个人都喜欢住在大城市。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】“事实上,实际上”的其他表达:in factin actual factas a matter of factin realityin effect单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Growing vegetables looks easy,but _(actual)it takes a lot of learning.(2)Do you th
27、ink its a good idea to make friends with your students?_(actual),I do.I think its a great idea.(3)He looks younger than his wife,but _ actual fact,hes a lot older.完成句子完成句子(4)He thought I had known the fact.But _(事实上),I knew nothing about it.actuallyActuallyinactually/in fact/in actual fact/in realit
28、y/in effect/as a matter of fact教材原句p.21 Why did my friend use a negative word about such a nice man?我的朋友为什么用一个贬义词来形容这么好的人呢?5 negative adj.消极的,负面的;有害的,不良的;否定的;负的have a negative attitude to/towards 对持消极的态度have a negative effect on 对有不良影响students with a negative attitude to school 对上学抱消极态度的学生the negati
29、ve aspects of aging 年岁增长的负面影响The crisis had a negative effect on trade.这次危机对贸易产生了很坏的影响。a negative form/sentence 否定形式/句The weakest students can end up with a negative score.最差的学生可能会以负分收场。【单词积累单词积累】(反)positive adj.好的,积极的;积极乐观的;肯定的;正的搭配搭配 完成句子完成句子(1)As a teacher,what you said may _(对有不良影响)your students
30、.(2)词 汇 复 现 Scientists _(对持相当消极的态度)the theory.(3)He _(给了一个否定的回答)without any explanation.(4)词汇复现 I figure that _(消极的态度)is one aspect that affects learning.have a negative effect onhave a rather negative attitude to/towardsgave a negative answera negative attitude教材原句p.22 morally wrong and intending t
31、o hurt people 道德上错误,意图伤害他人6 intend v.计划,打算 intend to do sth.=intend doing sth.打算做某事搭配搭配 intend sb.to do sth.打算让某人做某事 be intended for.是为而提供/设计的They intend to launch a campaign to raise money.他们打算发起一场募捐活动。The headmaster intended Jim to give an introduction in front of the whole school.校长打算让吉姆在全校师生面前做介
32、绍。The book is intended for volunteers.这本书是专为志愿者写的。词汇复现【学法点拨学法点拨】intend 用于过去完成时(即 had intended)意为“本打算做而未做”。有这种用法的词还有 hope,think,expect,mean 等。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)词汇复现 What do you intend _(do)when you graduate?(2)It was meant to be a surprise;I didnt intend you _(see)it so soon.(3)词 汇 复 现 He _(intend)to ge
33、t a job in the media,but gave up the plan after struggling for weeks.(4)We finished later than we _(intend).完成句子完成句子(5)The school to be built next month _(是为而设计的)disabled children.to do/doingto seehad intendedhad intendedis intended for教材原句p.24 recognise diferences between American English and Briti
34、sh English 认识美式英语和英式英语之间的差异7 recognise v.认识,辨认出;承认;认可 recognise.to be/as.承认是 be recognised to be/as.被认为是recognise that/wh-从句承认/意识到 It is recognised that.人们公认The moment I answered the phone,I recognised his voice.我一接电话就听出了他的声音。词汇复现Lawrences novel was eventually recognised as a work of genius.劳伦斯的小说最终
35、被认为是天才之作。搭配搭配【一言辨异一言辨异】I know about Tom,but I dont know him.I know Bob,but yesterday when I came across Bob,I couldnt recognise him because he was wearing sunglasses.我知道(听说过)汤姆,但我不认识他。我认识鲍勃,可昨天我碰见鲍勃时,我认不出他来了,因为他戴着太阳镜。【单词积累单词积累】recognition n.认出;承认;认可beyond recognition(变得)认不出来完成句子完成句子(1)Lincoln _(被认为是
36、)one of the greatest presidents in America.(2)_(人们公认)teenagers play an important part in sports and games.单句语法填空单句语法填空(3)词汇复现 When the kids _(recognise)that the clown was actually their father,they burst out laughing.(4)Alexander tried to get his work _(recognise)in medical circles.(5)I havent seen
37、Sara since she was a little girl,and she has changed beyond _(recognise).(6)The film star wears sunglasses.Therefore,he can go shopping without _(recognise).is recognised as/to beIt is recognised thatrecognisedrecognisedrecognitionbeing recognised教材原句p.24 write a story based on given pictures 根据已给图片
38、写一个故事8 base v.以为基础n.底部;根据;基地 base.on/upon.把建立在基础上搭配搭配 be based on/upon 以为基础/根据 at the base of.在底部What are you basing this theory on?你这种理论的根据是什么?The novel is based on his travels in India.这部小说是根据他的印度之旅写成的。These policies have a broad base of the masses.这些政策有广泛的群众基础。an air base 空军基地【单词积累单词积累】basic adj.
39、基本的,基础的;初级的;必需的basically adv.基本上;从根本上说单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)One should always base his opinions _ facts.(2)They settled down _ the base of the mountain.(3)The research group produced two reports _(base)on the survey,but neither contained any useful suggestions.完成句子完成句子(4)His first book to be published next
40、 month _(以为基础)a true story.(5)You cannot accept an opinion offered to you unless it _(以事实为依据).on/uponatbasedis based on/upon is based on/upon facts教材原句 p.24 be aware of cultural differences 注意文化差异9 be aware of 意识到,察觉到Tom turned around and saw me,but he pretended not to be aware of my presence.汤姆转身看见
41、了我,但他假装不知道我的存在。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】be well aware of 很清楚be aware that.意识到make sb.aware of/that.使某人意识到so/as far as Im aware 就我所知The government should make the public aware that abandoning animals is illegal.政府应该让公众意识到遗弃动物是非法的。【单词积累单词积累】awareness n.意识完成句子完成句子(1)The thief ran away before I _(意识到)what had happened
42、my wallet was stolen.(2)词汇复现 Volunteering is becoming increasingly popular in China.People _(意识到)helping others is helping themselves.单句语法填空单句语法填空(3)Campers would get a clear _(aware)of the program theme“Observe-Think-Act”.was aware ofare aware thatawareness重点句式重点句式教材原句p.20 Not only can you post spe
43、cific questions,but you can also broaden your knowledge by reading posts from other English learners around the world.你不仅可以发布具体的问题,而且还可以通过阅读来自世界各地其他英语学习者的帖子来拓宽你的知识面。1 not only.but also.不但而且not only.but also.是并列连词,连接两个对等的成分,如主语、谓语、宾语、表语、状语等,还可连接两个分句。Not only he but also I look down upon those who alw
44、ays depend on others.不仅是他,我也瞧不起总是依赖别人的人。If this project fails,it will affect not only our department,but also the whole organization.这个项目如果失败,不仅会影响到我们部门,还会对整个机构产生影响。词汇复现Not only are these sports intended for entertainment,but they are also of great value to character training.这些运动不仅是为了娱乐,而且对性格的培养也有很
45、大的价值。词汇复现【学法点拨学法点拨】(1)not only.but also.连接两个主语时,谓语动词遵循“就近原则”。有类似用法的还有 neither.nor.,either.or.,not.but.等。(2)not only.but also.连接两个分句且 not only.位于句首时,not only 后的分句要用部分倒装语序,但 but also 后的分句不倒装,即“前倒后不倒”。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)词 汇 复 现 Not only students but also the teacher _(compete)in the sports event at the mom
46、ent.(2)Either you or one of your students _(be)to attend the meeting that is due tomorrow.(3)Not only _(do)the sun give us light,but it also gives us heat.完成句子完成句子(4)词汇复现 Not only you and I but also Peter,the top student in our school,_(没有算出这道难题).(5)我父母和姐姐都不喜欢这部电视剧。_句型转换句型转换(6)Mary not only speaks F
47、rench,but also knows how to type.(改为倒装句)=_,but she also knows how to type.is competing isdoesdidnt figure outNeither my parents nor my sister likes this TV play.Not only does Mary speak Frenchthe problem教材原句p.21 People say that the British always play safe with what they eat.人们说英国人对待吃的东西总是很谨慎。【句式分析句
48、式分析】句中 what 引导宾语从句,作介词 with 的宾语,意为“的事/人”,相当于 the thing(s)/the person(s)that.2 介词+what 从句My mind wasnt on what he was saying,so Im afraid I missed half of it.=My mind wasnt on the thing(that)he was saying,so Im afraid I missed half of it.我的心思没在他说的话上,恐怕我错过了一半。We are proud of what we have achieved.我们为我
49、们取得的成就感到自豪。【误区警示误区警示】(1)what 引导名词性从句时,what 在从句中作主语、宾语或表语;而that 引导名词性从句时,that只起连接作用,不作任何句子成分。that 引导宾语从句时常可省略,但在主语从句、表语从句和同位语从句中一般不能省略。(2)介词后一般不接 that 引导的宾语从句。You can depend on that he promised to you.()You can depend on what he promised to you.()单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)You can only be sure of _ you have at p
50、resent;you cannot be sure of something you might get in the future.(2)Id like your advice on _ is the best way to get along with him.(3)The other day,my brother drove his car down the street _ what I thought was a dangerous speed.(4)_ I want to stress is _ our group is looking for new members now.完成
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