1、选择性必修一 Unit 2 Success (8) 1. Verb-ing Form 2. Articles Grammar 1. Verb-ing form Observe the sentences 1. Whats the function of verb-ing form in the sentences? Finding a parking space is quite difficult in this area. Her swimming has improved since she started training every day. Eating fruits and ve
2、getables is good for your health. (as a subject) 2. Whats the function of verb-ing form in the sentences? He has finished writing the composition. My sense of achievement comes from helping others. Would you mind turning down the radio please? (as an object) Observe the sentences 3. Whats the functi
3、on of verb-ing form in the sentences? Our greatest happiness is serving the people. What pleases him most is bathing in the sea. His hobby is collecting stamps. (as a predicative) Observe the sentences 1. Observe the sentences and identify the functions of verb-ing form. Finding ways to grow more ri
4、ce has been his life goal since then. However, he doesnt care about being famous. What I hate most is being laughed at. Observe and summarize 2. Summarize the functions of verb-ing form after the observation. What is verb-ing form? Whats the function of verb-ing form in the sentences? Verb-ing is a
5、verb form which functions as a noun. It can be used as the subject, object or predicative of a sentence. Observe and summarize 1. Whats the function of “to” in the following sentences? He has gotten used to living in the countryside and enjoying nature. We got plenty of time. We dont need to hurry.
6、Observe and compare as a preposition as a to-infinitive 2. Whats the function of verb-ing form and to-infinitive in the sentences? I suggest bringing the meeting to an end. The girl practices playing the violin every night. I dont plan to help you with your math. I decided to go to the city for vaca
7、tion. Observe and compare 1. Summarize the verbs followed by verb-ing form and to-infinitive. The verbs followed by verb-ing include: enjoy, mind, stop, recommend, suggest, avoid, practice, finish, keep, admit, cant stand, cant help The verbs followed by to-infinitive include: manage, ask, offer, pr
8、omise, intend, decide, agree, choose, determine, expect. Summarize Practice 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs. For Jason, according to his values makes him happy. As a young man, he saw the great need for the rice output. living increasing increase live have make They need to
9、continue money so that they dont lose the sense of success they have achieved. Jason Harley decided to drop out of this kind of lifestyle, and he discovered that only a little money made him free. making having Practice 2. Rewrite the sentences using verb-ing form. For example: It is wonderful to ha
10、ve money, but my family is more important to me. Having money is wonderful but my family is more important to me. Practice I want to help homeless people. I find it not easy. I find helping homeless people is not easy. Mary collects stamps. Thats her hobby. Marys hobby is collecting stamps. Collecti
11、ng stamps is Marys hobby. Tell Davy your ideas. This will help him understand you. Telling Davy your ideas will help him understand you. Practice Express yourself Work in groups of five. Select one student to be an interviewer who asks the other four students regarding their opinions of Jason and ot
12、her peoples views on Jasons choice of life. (You are encouraged to use the verb-ing when describing Jasons life.) Interviewer Ask interviewees views on Jasons choice of life. Interviewee A Jason Interviewee B Angela Johnson Interviewee C A student who has read the news report about Jason Interviewee
13、 D A person who is supported by Jason Express yourself Interviewer: Hi, Jason, can I ask you some questions? Where does your sense of achievement come from? Interviewee A: My sense of achievement comes from helping others and finding true meaning in life. Express yourself Interviewer: Would you like
14、 to share us your understanding of true meaning of life? Interviewee A: I find that having only a little money makes me free. I dont need a lot of money. What I want is to live simply and be helpful to others. I am much happier now by giving away my money to people who really need it. That is the tr
15、ue meaning of life I think. Express yourself Interviewer: Hi, Angela, what makes you interview Jason? Does he have any features that appeal to you? Interviewee B: For a lot of people, becoming a millionaire is a symbol of success and many millionaires continue making money so they dont lose the sens
16、e of success. However, Jason turned his back on his money. That why I want to interview him. Express yourself His lifestyle and his attitude towards money appeal to me most. Interviewer: Hi, you just have read the news report about Jason. What do you think of his lifestyle? Would you do the same if
17、you become a millionaire? Interviewee C: Well, I think he is worth respecting. He doesnt consider being rich and sustaining success as his ultimate goal. Express yourself I admire his lifestyle and I will try to follow his steps if I become a millionaire one day. Interviewer: Hi, as a student who is
18、 supported by Jason, what do you want to say to him and what kind of person do you think he is? Express yourself Express yourself Interviewee D: Expressing my gratitude is the first thing I want to do. Studying hard and living my life to the full are the promises I made to Professor Jason. I think h
19、e is a very generous and caring person. I cant thank him enough. 2. Articles 1. What are articles? the definite article: the the indefinite articles: a / an Review 2. What are the usages of indefinite articles “a” and “an”? Weve bought a new washing machine. (Its not important which one precisely.)
20、Open a window. (There is more than one window but it isnt important which window you open.) Review 1. Observe the sentences and then summarize the usages of definite articles. Why do Olympic athletes push themselves to the limits? (We use “the” for certain idioms, e.g. push to the limits.) “Were wor
21、ried about you,” said my friends from across the table. (We use “the” for certain idioms, e.g. across the table.) Dont they know how hard it is to be at the top in sports? (We use “the” when there is only one of something.) Observe and summarize I was the only girl in a ruby club of 250 boys. (We us
22、e “the” when we refer to something unique.) What are the sacrifices for? (We use “the” for known things that do not need to be explained or introduced.) Observe and summarize But if your dream is to be the best and reach the winners platform, you had better be totally committed to your sports. (We u
23、se “the” for superlatives.) Observe and summarize 1. Observe the sentences and then summarize the usages of zero articles. I miss birthday parties, ruin family holidays and skip nights out. (We use zero articles with plural countable nouns referring to things in general.) because I was too busy hiri
24、ng a car in downtown Johannesburg. (We use zero articles with proper nouns, such as the names of people and places.) Observe and summarize I was born with enormous drive and determination. (We use zero articles with uncountable nouns referring to things in general.) Observe and summarize 1. Complete
25、 the sentences with “the” or zero article “/” How far is it from capital city? Did you see last episode of Heroes? Ive bought a new phone. phones got a fantastic camera. Practice The the the Who is best singer at the moment? All children should do sports when they are at school. Is that house where you grew? the the / / Practice Homework Make three sentences with the verb-ing forms, making sure the verb- ing forms serve as different sentence elements (subject, object and predicative). Thank you!
