Unit2 A life's workUsing language 课件-（2019）新外研版高中英语选择性必修第三册.rar

Unit 2 A lifes workUsing language新标标准英语语高中选择选择 性必修第三册Predicative clausesActivity 1Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions. a This is what makes them so special. b A simple restaurant was where he usually had the same meal of sausages, eggs and coffee. 1 What form does the predicative take in sentences (a) and (b)?2 Why is “what” used in sentence (a) and “where” used in sentence (b)?3 What other words do you know that can lead a predicative clause?1 The predicative in sentences (a) and (b) takes the form of a clause.2 “What” is used in sentence (a) because it acts as the subject of “makes” in the predicative clause. “Where” is used in sentence (b) because it acts as the adverbial in the predicative clause.3 Other words are who, when, how, why, etc.Activity 1Now look for more sentences with predicative clauses in the reading passage, and summarise their uses in your own words.Activity 21 that it comprises an array of plants adapted to dry conditions2 that it is the lifes work of only one woman: Ruth Bancroft3 what she was most interested in4 where they grew naturally5 as though nothing would ever stop her from continuing this work6 how much visitors admire her gardenListen to the story of Ruth Bancroft and complete the sentences with predicative clauses. Listen again if necessary.1 One reason why the garden is unique is_ _.2 Another reason for its uniqueness is_ _.3 The drought-resistant plants with thick, fleshy leaves became _.4 Although Walnut Creek was not _.5 It seemed _ _.6 Those five-star reviews prove_ _.Activity 3Rewrite the underlined sentences using predicative clauses.The age of eight was when he started training in Peking Opera on a daily basis. Watching the pigeons as they flew every day was how he developed the expressive eye movements that were so crucial to his art. His hard work and dedication were what made him a leading artist in Peking Opera. His innovations in make-up and costume design, which allowed for more vivid depictions of female characters, were what contributed greatly to the development of Peking Opera.This lifelong devotion was what has made him one of the most celebrated Peking Opera artists of all time.Activity 4Think of another artist and write about their devotion to their art. Use predicative clauses where appropriate.The spirit of craftsmanshipActivity 5 Listen to the radio programme and choose its purpose.1 To introduce famous traditional crafts to the audience.2 To raise the audiences awareness of preserving traditional crafts.3 To replace traditional crafts with modern technology.4 To tell the stories of some famous craftworkers.Activity 6 Listen again and complete the table.1 Basket making with oak2 The demand for these crafts 3 mass-produced with modern technology 4 the materials involved5 not interested in learning traditional skills Activity 7 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the radio programme.One reason is simplythatAnother factor is thatWhat do you know about?Did you know that?Activity 81 What is currently happening to traditional crafts?2 Why are people starting to engage more with traditional crafts?Read the passage and answer the questions.1 Traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance.2 People are starting to engage more with traditional crafts because there is greater public interest in old stories and traditions, as well as a desire for high-quality products. Furthermore, craftsmanship reflects peoples desire for skilled and socially useful work.Activity 9 Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.1 What were the 23 scientists honoured for?2 What challenges did they meet? How did they overcome them?1 They were honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the “two bombs, one satellite” project.2 They endured extreme conditions and being apart from their families for years. To overcome these challenges, they focused on their responsibilities and dedicated much of their lives to their work.Activity 10 refuse to back downkept onwith great resolutiondedicate much of their lives tosought no fameshunned the spotlightthought outside the boxbroke new groundleading to the breakthrough ofwas experienced inhighly accomplished his crack hand atwon him acclaimPut the expressions that show different qualities in Activity 9 into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.Activity 11 Work in pairs. Talk about other people who show the spirit of craftsmanship using the words and expressions in this section. Do further research if necessary.Now comment on each others performances in using the words and expressions in this section.