1、We can use the adverbial phrases of time with the simple past tense to show when something happened.We went shoppingyesterday.last Sunday.at one oclock.in November. Last month, On Saturday, In 2005, Ten days ago,we went to Beijing.Adverbial phrases can go after or before the main clause.Where did yo
2、u go last week?Did you have a good time last night?I went to the cinema with Jack last Monday.The word last refers to the week, month, year, etc. before the present one.We dont say last morning/afternoon/evening, but yesterday morning/afternoon/evening.We use in, on or at with time phrases. Read the
3、 following examples.We bought the flat in 1994.The football match was on Monday.The film started at seven thirty.Using in with timein 1998in Septemberin winterin the 21st centuryin the Christmas holidayin the spring termin the morningin the eveningUsing on with timeon Wednesdayon 15 Aprilon that day
4、on Easter Mondayon Christmas Dayon the Dragon Boat Festivalon Friday morningon Tuesday eveningon the morning of 12 Mayon the afternoon of 1 JuneUsing at with timeat three oclockat half past fourat that timeat the momentat noon/night/midnightat lunch (-time)at breakat Christmas/Spring Festivalat the
5、weekendHere are some examples with night.(= at midnight)We do not use in, on or at before these words:We go to Hong Kong every summer.My brother came home last Christmas.Ill see you next Friday.I leave school this year.The party is tomorrow evening.The group set off yesterday morning.The word ago re
6、fers to a period of time before now. It always es after the time word(s).I passed my driving test six months ago.Vicky wrote to the pany weeks ago.David first met Melanie a long time ago.Have you see Emma?Yes, just a few minutes ago.A Look at this time-line and read the questions. Answer questions 3
7、 and 4. Then in pairs, practise asking and answering six more questions like these.Last Wednesday, what was the date?The date was the twentieth of November.2 What was the day six days ago?The date was the twentieth of November.What was the date two days ago?The date was 3What was the day four days a
8、go?Four days B Paul is reading his diary. It is now 9 p.m. on30 June. Complete Pauls thoughts by using the correct adverbial phrases. The first one has been done for you. 2 JuneWe moved to our new flat.We moved to our new flat _.15 JuneIt was my birthday today.My birthday was _.23 JuneI visited the museum.I visited the museum _.25 JuneWe visited our grandparentsWe visited our grandparents _.28 JuneWe helped two tourists.We helped two tourists _.8 p.m., 30 June I finished all my homework.I finished all my homework _.Workbook 8A, pages 26 and 27.
