1、Unit 1Unit 1CULTURAL HERITAGECULTURAL HERITAGE Period FourReading for WritingVideo Time 课前自主预习课前自主预习 1a group of_ 2work together_ 3a meeting point_ 4part of _ 5a copy of_ 6further educate_ 一组；一群 合作；共事 汇点；聚集点 的部分 一份；一本 进修 1Nearly 500,000 highquality digital photographs have been produced_(自从) the int
2、ernational project started in 1994. 2_(欣赏) ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. 3Cultural heritage is a lot _(不仅仅) just relics, you know. 【答案】1.since2.Appreciating3.more than 课堂新知讲练课堂新知讲练 1tradition n传统；传统的信仰或风俗 (P8)the group hopes to promote even wider interest ar
3、ound the world in Chinas ancient history, culture, and traditions. 【翻译】该组织希望提升世界各地对中国古代历史、文化 和传统的更广泛的兴趣。 (1)by tradition根据传统 (2)have a long tradition有悠久的传统 (3)follow a tradition遵循传统 (4)Its a tradition that 是一个传统 (5)It is traditional (for sb.) to do sth. (对某人来说) 做某事是传统。 【用法详解】 针对练习 单句语法填空 (1)Housewor
4、k has _(tradition) been regarded as womens work. (2)_ tradition, people play practical jokes on 1 April. (3)_ is a tradition that people eat mooncakes on the MidAutumn Festival. 【答案】(1)traditionally(2)By(3)It 2opinion n意见；想法；看法 (P8)What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph?
5、【翻译】你认为最后一段中研究人员的观点如何？ 【用法详解】 She seems to have formed a good opinion of him. 她似乎对他产生了一种好感。 In my opinion, my best friend changed my attitude towards life. 对我来说，是我最好的朋友改变了我对生活的态度。 针对练习 单句语法填空 (1)_ my opinion, its always a good idea to be kind and polite. (2)Most people have a good opinion _ the new
6、president. (3)People still have different _(opinion) on this question. 【答案】(1)In(2)of(3)opinions 3comparison n比较；相比 (P8)Words to show comparison and/or contrast 【翻译】表示比较和/或对比的词 (1)by/in comparison (with sb./sth.)(与某人、某物) 相比较 (2)make a comparison进行对比 【用法详解】 【归纳拓展】 In comparison, only 10% of people sa
7、id they are likely to lie to their partner. 相比而言，只有10%的人说他们会对伴侣撒谎。 Lets make a comparison between living in the city and living in the country. 让我们将城里的生活与乡村的生活作一个比较。 针对练习 完成句子 (1)They were living rather well, _ _ _ people elsewhere in the world. 和世界上其他地方的人相比，他们生活得相当好。 【答案】(1)in comparison with 单句语法填
8、空 (2)_(compare) with the old house, the new one is like a huge palace. (3)People often compare a teacher _ a gardener who takes great care of various plants. 【答案】 (2)Compared(3)to 4contrast n对比；对照 vt.对比；对照 (P8)Words to show comparison and/or contrast 【翻译】表示比较和/或对比的词 (1)by contrast相比之下 (2)in contrast
9、 to与截然不同 (3)There is an obvious contrast betweenand 在与之间存在着明显的差异 【用法详解】 针对练习 单句语法填空 (1)Most people work because its unavoidable._ contrast, there are some people who actually enjoy work. (2)In contrast _ the previous year, the situation is much better now. 【答案】(1)By(2)to 1(P8)Nearly 500,000 highqual
10、ity digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994. 【翻译】自1994年这项国际项目开始以来，将近50万张高质量 的数码照片被制成。 【句式剖析】 本句的结构分析如下： 【考点提炼】 since过去的时间点/一般过去时的从句 【归纳拓展】 since为完成时的标志，常用于以下结构： (1)ever since自以来 He left home two weeks ago and we havent heard from him ever since. 他两周前离家外
11、出，我们至今还没有他的音信。 (2)since过去的时间点 Shes been off work since Tuesday. 星期二以来她一直没上班。 (3)since一段时间ago I have lost touch with him since three years ago. 三年前我就和他失去了联系。 (4)since从句(一般过去式) Cathy hasnt phoned since she went to Berlin. 凯西自从去了柏林还没有打来过电话。 (5)It is/has been一段时间since从句(一般过去时)。具 体如下： Its twenty years si
12、nce I saw her. 我已经二十年没见她了。 针对练习 单句语法填空 (1)It is nearly two years since I _(come) here. (2)Two weeks _(pass) since the new term began. (3)It is the first time that I _(speak) to a foreigner. 【答案】(1)came(2)has passed(3)have spoken 【考点提炼】 动名词(短语)作主语 单个的动名词(短语)作主语时，谓语动词要用单数形式。一般 来说，动名词(短语)作主语通常表示一种抽象的或泛
13、指的动 作。 【归纳拓展】 下列句式中的it是形式主语，动名词短语才是真正主语： (1)It is no use/good doing sth. 做某事是没有用/好处的。 (2)It is a waste of time doing sth. 做某事是浪费时间。 针对练习 单句语法填空 (1)_(swim) in the river in summer is a pleasure. (2)_ is no use arguing with him.He wont change his mind. (3)It is a waste of time _(spend) so much time pla
14、ying computer games. (4)Listening to loud music at rock concerts _(have) caused hearing loss in some teenagers. 【答案】(1)Swimming(2)It(3)spending(4)has 3(P10) Cultural heritage is a lot more than just relics, you know. 【翻译】你知道的，文化遗产不仅仅是文物。 【考点提炼】 more than后面接名词时，意为“不只，不仅仅” 【归纳拓展】 (1)more than 数词超过；多于
15、more than形容词非常 more thancan /could 不能；无法 (2)not more than 不超过；不多于 no more than 仅仅 (3)morethan 与其不如 (4)含有than的短语还有：less than 少于；rather than而不是； other than 除了。 针对练习 写出下列句子中more than的含义 (1)Her performance was more than good; it was perfect. _ (2)The beauty of Hangzhou is more than words can describe. _
16、 (3)There is more than one way to the square.Life is like that. _ (4)There were more than 500 people present at the meeting. _ 【答案】(1)非常(2)不能(3)不仅仅(4)超过；多于 写作高效提升写作高效提升 话题短语 1take photos of 给拍照片 2preserve cultural heritage 保护文化遗产 3raise money for 为筹钱 4make contributions to 对做贡献 5with a long history
17、with 具有历史 6be located in 坐落于 7in summary 总而言之 8What attracts me most is 最吸引我的是 9be aimed at 目的是；旨在 10raise our awareness of 提高的意识 话题佳句 【引人入胜的开头句】 1which is located in， has a history of 2As is known to us all, is one of the top tourist attractions throughout the world. 【精彩纷呈的篇中句】 3What attracts the t
18、ourists is that it can 4Due to the fact thatit is regarded as 【回味无穷的结尾句】 5In summary, it is worthwhile to visit 6I firmly hold the belief that it is of great benefit for you to 写作范例 【写作任务】 中国的剪纸艺术有两千多年的悠久历史，是中国宝贵的非物质 文化遗产。假定你是李华，想邀请来自英国的留学生朋友 Tom一起参观在市博物馆举办的中国剪纸 (papercutting)艺 术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1展览时
19、间、地点； 2展览内容。 注意： 1词数80左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 【写作指导】 1一“审”：确定写作体裁和主题 体裁：应用文邀请信 主题：邀请好友参观中国剪纸艺术展 2二“定”：确定时态和人称(与体裁和主题息息相关) 时态：一般现在时和一般将来时(叙述现在和将来的情况) 人称：第一人称(I，we)和第二人称(you)为主 3三“明确”：明确写作要点 表明写作目的：介绍展览情况；确定参观日期；期待回信 4四“分段”(与写作要点息息相关) 结合前面的写作要点，分为四个段落 The exhibition will be held in the City Museum.It wi
20、ll start from Nov.16 and last more than a week.It is said that a large number of papercutting works will be on show, and some of them are made by famous local artists.The paper cuts are about plants, animals, people and so on.We will not only enjoy the folk art works, but also learn a lot about the
21、customs of the Chinese people. If youre interested in the Chinese folk art, please email me.We can make it any day to visit the exhibition during the time.I firmly hold the belief that it is of great benefit for you to learn the Chinese Culture. Im looking forward to your reply. Yours， Li Hua 写作练笔 假
22、设你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信向你了解京剧的有关情 况。请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1京剧是中国的国粹； 2京剧有两百多年的历史； 3在国内外享有盛誉。 To begin with, Beijing Opera plays an important role in Chinese culture and its widely accepted that Beijing Opera is considered as Chinas national opera. Whats more, Beijing Opera, which dates back to the Qing Dynas
23、ty, has a history of more than 200 years. More importantly, it enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad. I strongly suggest that you come to China and enjoy Beijing Opera, which will help you have a better understanding of Chinese culture. Im looking forward to your early reply. Yours， Li Hua
