1、Unit 1Reading 1The evolution of video and sound devices 1Unit 1 Lights,camera,action!Grammar and usageSubject-verb agreement2Lead-inLaura writes:“I am aware that a lot of classic novels has been adapted into films.A fan of the book are willing to watch the adapted film.Therefore many films of this k
2、ind becomes well-received.”Basic rule of subject-verb agreement a singular noun/pronoun a singular verb a plural noun/pronoun a plural verb3Exploring the rulesGo through the passage in Part A and finish the table.Subject+Singular verbSubject+Plural verbEveryone wasits film team members were Mowgli a
3、nd his animal friends liveits old age showsThe new film usesnot only the animals but also the jungle isBuilding the jungle environment on the computer wasThe Jungle Book laststhere is enough tension and humourTwo hours seems4Case 1:its film team members wereDiscussionExplanation:its film team member
4、s(subject)were(plural verb)Extension:collective noun“team”“team”referring to all the members of the team plural verb“team”referring to the team as a whole entity singular verb5DiscussionPractice(1)This team _(be)the best in this city.(2)The team _(drive)to the game in their own cars now.More collect
5、ive nouns:family,group,enemy is are driving 6Case 2:not only the animals but also the jungle is DiscussionExplanation:When paired conjunction“not only but also”is used in the subject,the verb must agree with the nearest noun.“the jungle”(singular)the verb is singular.Extension:more paired conjunctio
6、nsEither or;Neither nor;Not only but also;Not but 7Practice(1)Either you or I _(be)wrong.(2)I am sure that neither Jack nor his friends _am_(see)this film.have seen8Case 3:Building the jungle environment on the computer is DiscussionExplanation:A verb-derived-ing form phrase referring to one activit
7、y singular verb Extension:Two verb-derived-ing forms/infinitives connected with an“and”but referring to one thing singular verb9DiscussionPractice(1)Going to bed early and getting up early _is_(be)a widely accepted good habit.(2)Early to bed and early to rise makes_(make)a man healthy,wealthy and wi
8、se.10Case 4:there is enough tension and humour DiscussionExplanation:“There verb A,B,C and D”the verb agrees with the nearest noun.Practice(1)There _(be)two chairs and a box in the room.(2)There _(be)a hat and three T-shirts in the box.11Case 5:Two hours seems DiscussionExplanation:“two hours”refers
9、 to a unit of time singular verbPractice(1)Three hundred miles _is_(be)a great distance.(2)She just wanted to buy some bread.Five dollars _was_(be)enough for her.12Exploring the rules1.Subject-verb agreement means choosing the correct singular or plural verb according to the(1)_.2.The verb should be
10、 singular if the subject is(2)_;the verb should be plural if the subject is(3)_.*You can choose more than one answer for each blank.a a singular noun b a plural noun c an uncountable noun d a book/film title e a verb-ing form f a phrase of two or more words linked by and,referring to two or more obj
11、ects or people g a pronoun like everyone h a phrase of measurement like two hours3.When not only but also is used as the subject of a sentence,or there be is followed by two or more nouns as the subject of a sentence,the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.subjecta,c,d,e,g,h b,f13Applying the ru
12、les01.Finish Part B B1:1.Is 2.are 3.makes 4.is 5.was 6.isB2:1.makes 2.is 3.looks 4.is 5.are 6.was required 7.was/were 8.were14B3:(Sample answer)I think everyone has probably seen a 3-D film,but did you know that 3-D films were first made more than one hundred years ago,in 1915?To watch 3-D films req
13、uires a special cinema and 3-D glasses.3-D effects can be really amazing,making things look like they are coming out of the screen,but sometimes they cause headaches and sickness for viewers.Many successful films,such as Avatar and Life of Pi,have been made in 3-D.Not only new films but also 2-D fil
14、ms like Titanic are now available in 3-D.In my opinion,this technology is really exciting,and some films are better to watch in 3-D than in 2-D.However,since it takes a lot of work to create 3-D effects,not all films do a good job of it.Applying the rules15Homework1.Writing:(about 50 words)Write a paragraph about your personal experience of seeing a film.Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.2.Finish Exercises C and D on Page 58 in the workbook.16Homework1.Read this article aloud.2.Finish the workbook.谢谢 谢谢17
