1、Unit 1 Back to school Grammar and usage Icing on the cake for writing Subject Grammar and usage Subject + Verb Subject + Verb + Predicative Subject + Verb + Object Subject + Verb + Indirect object + Direct object Subject + Verb + Object + Object complement Five basic sentence structures Definition A
2、 subject is the part of a sentence or a clause that indicates the person or thing: that performs the action of the verb; about which something is stated; that is affected by the action of the verb (in a passive sentence) e.g. I heard a strange sound. e.g. The house is very old. e.g. Many trees were
3、cut down. Pronoun Gerund Noun Gerund Pronoun Examples I agree. Setting goals gives you a focus in life. These habits will be helpful. Setting goals makes you more confident. You will live a happy life. Number The + adjective Infinitive Infinitive Noun clause More examples One-third of the students i
4、n this class are girls. The injured were rushed to hospital. To swim in the river is a great pleasure today. When we are going to have an English test has not been decided. It is necessary to master a foreign language. When The path before you leads to a world full of challenges: a new environment,
5、new knowledge and new ways of thinking. To fully realize your potential, it is important for you to make the most of our school resources. After you set a goal, it is important to stick to it and work hard towards it. Setting goals also helps you develop good habits. Find more subjects _ (go) to a B
6、ritish high school for one year was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me. _ (complete) a 30 storied building in one year is a challenging task. _ (be) alive is a wonder. 1 Using gerunds, infinitives and noun cluases as subjects Going To complete That he is 没有不犯错的人。 _ 那些杀不死你的，只会让你更强大。 _ 一项
7、体育运动要成为奥运项目可能是一个漫长的过程。 _ Translate the sentences To err is human. What doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Entering a sport into the Olympics can be a long process. 2 Using it as the preparatory subject As teenagers grow, it is normal for them to become confused with the changing world both inside a
8、nd outside of them. As teenagers grow, to become confused with the changing world both inside and outside of them is normal for them. It is easy to distinguish their meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down”, which are opposites of each other. To distinguish their
9、meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down”, which are opposites of each other, is easy. 了解有关动物和肉的词汇是怎么演变而来的，是件挺有趣的事。 _ how the words for animals and meat developed. 可以肯定的是，这一变化过程将会继续，人们将会不断地发明新的单 词和新的表达方式。 _ this process will continue, and people will keep inventing
10、 new words and new ways of saying things. 很难想象如此平静的火山如何摧毁了整座城市！ _ how this peaceful volcano destroyed the whole city! 覆水难收。 _ over the spilt milk. Fill in the blanks Its interesting to learn Its certain that Its hard to imagine Its no use crying The implied subject of imperative sentences Then my da
11、d turned around and shouted, “You must hold on!” All of a sudden the horse began to run. My dad tried to keep up behind us. Then my dad turned around and shouted, “Hold on!” All of a sudden the horse began to run. My dad tried to keep up behind us. Join a club or two, and take an active part in diff
12、erent sports. You should join a club or two, and take an active part in different sports. 3 Polish up the sentences 1. I will join the English club and it will be helpful to me. 2. Anything is possible for those who hang on to hope. It always happens like this. 3. Todays children should learn to thi
13、nk critically. They will need the important skill for the future. 4. I think you should call me tomorrow and Ill let you know the result. 5. Whether you are an adult or a kid, if you make the most beautiful kite, you will win a prize in the Kite Festival. 1. Joining the English club will be helpful
14、to me. 2. It is often the case that anything is possible for those who hang on to hope. 3. Learning to think critically is an important skill (that) todays children will need for the future. 4. Call me tomorrow and Ill let you know the result. 5. Whoever makes the most beautiful kite will win a priz
15、e in the Kite Festival. 1. I will join the English club and it will be helpful to me. 2. Anything is possible for those who hang on to hope. It always happens like this. 3. Todays children should learn to think critically. They will need the important skill for the future. 4. I think you should call
16、 me tomorrow and Ill let you know the result. 5. Whether you are an adult or a kid, if you makes the most beautiful kite, you will win a prize in the Kite Festival. Polish up the sentences Ive learned from the Internet that they need volunteers for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Im writin
17、g to invite you to apply to be volunteers together. We can benefit a lot if we are volunteers. Firstly, we will gain much new knowledge about the Winter Olympics. Secondly, we will be able to apply what we have learned in school in practice. More importantly, we will meet people from different parts
18、 of the world and we can improve our communication skills. If you are interested, you can visit the official website of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games for more information. Im looking forward to your reply. A students writing Ive learned from the Internet that volunteers are needed for the 2022 Winte
19、r Olympic Games in Beijing. Im writing to invite you to apply to be volunteers together. Being a volunteer has many advantages. Firstly, we will gain much new knowledge about the Winter Olympics. Secondly, it is beneficial for us to apply what we have learned in school in practice. More importantly,
20、 our communication skills can be improved by meeting people from different parts of the world. If you are interested, please visit the official website of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games for more information. Im looking forward to your reply. The improved version Practice makes perfect! Whats your goa
21、l for the new term? How are you going to achieve your goal? My goal for the new term is to read more books. I will first of all learn more about our traditional culture. Below is what I plan to do. Every day I will spare at least half an hour to read varieties of books on our traditional culture. Th
22、at is to say, reading will become my daily routine. Besides, joining in a reading club will help me develop a better reading habit and improve my reading skills. Of course, I will go to bookstores and libraries more often, where I can read and meet people with similar interest. Anyway, I will make every effort to reach the goals. Wish me success! Sample TAHNK YOU!
