1、Text A Exercises Reading AloudUnderstanding the TextReading AnalysisVocabularyStructureTranslationRead the following paragraph until you have learned them by heart.Grandmas letter began,“Dear Jeffrey,I am leaving you one of my most precious treasures my memories.These memories are the letters your G
2、randfather Edwin wrote when he was away from me.Please read them.They are both priceless and valuable a guidebook that will teach you how to love a woman,how to understand people,and how to respect and maintain your integrity.“When you read them you will share the longing and passion a good man feel
3、s for a good woman.You will also understand the fears and tears of war.And you will realize the differences between right and wrong.You will learn to trust the people you love and keep your distance from those you mistrust.You will learn about mature friendships and how true love can become the core
4、 of your life.”Reading AloudAnswer the following questions.When did Jeffrey fully understand his Grandmas deep love?Why will Jeffrey never forget the moment?What was so special about the American flag Grandma left to her children?What three more things did Grandma leave to Jeffrey?Why did Grandma th
5、ink Grandpa Edwins letters were priceless?What did Grandma say about love?Who was Grandpa Edwin and what happened to him?1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Understanding the Text Topics for Discussion.1.Love is most important in our lives.It gives us hope and courage.It enriches our lives and makes us happy.Everyone nee
6、ds to love and be loved.Whom do you love most in your life?2.In todays world,many people are so busy making money that they tend to pay less attention to love.Which do you think is more important,love or money?Why did Grandma suggest Jeffrey find the right girl to love and love her ardently?Why were
7、 Grandpa Edwins letters valuable?8.9.The death of Grandma Elsie Part Topic Paragraph Main IdeaRead Text A again and complete the following table.1Jeffrey came to fully appreciate when the lawyer read her will.23-4Grandma left Jeffrey the most precious legacy of all .the depth of Grandmas love _IIIIT
8、he wealth Grandma left Grandma left her children her little wealth as well as .an American flag _a letter and a stack of love notes _Reading Analysis Grandmas letter IIIIII5-6Grandfathers letters are both priceless and valuable because .they are a guidebook that can teach many things _7To Grandma,Gr
9、andfathers love was a for her,even though he died young.dream that never ended _ Part Topic Paragraph Main Idea 8 _Since love is so beautiful,Grandma asked Jeffrey to .find the right girl to love and love her ardently _ _ 9-10 the personal handwritten note from General PershingThe old stamps and are
10、 very valuable._ Part Topic Paragraph Main IdeaFill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the forms where necessary.friendship soul character precious militaryrespect forever lawyer fortunate memory 1.You are enough to have such understanding parents.2.They the old mans last wishes and bur
11、ned all his letters.3.When her son went to fight in the war,the mother felt she had said goodbye to him .4.A persons is very important to me when I decide who I want to work with.5.In some countries every healthy young man must do a years service when he reaches eighteen.fortunate_respected_forever_
12、character_military_Vocabulary John and I have maintained our for over 30 years;it is more valuable than money.One of my earliest childhood is of my mother reading stories to me by the fire.The old mans grey eyes seemed able to see into the very depths of her .Since you have so much work to do,I wont
13、 waste any more of your time.He refused to answer any questions in court until his came.6.7.8.9.10.friendship_memories_soul_precious_lawyer_friendship soul character precious militaryrespect forever lawyer fortunate memory Fill in the blanks with the expressions given below.Change the forms where ne
14、cessary.take out make use of keep ones distance fromas for as well as stare atI want to see David Mary.The poor boy every piece of newspaper that he could pick up and acquired a lot of knowledge in this way.Police warned the public to the dangerous man who was said to have killed three people.1.2.3.
15、as well as_made use of_keep their distance from_The boy jumped with joy when his mother a wonderful Christmas gift from her car.My mother did almost everything she could for me,but my father,he always wanted me to be on my own.Helen him in disbelief,shaking her head.5.6.4.took out_as for_stared at_t
16、ake out make use of keep ones distance fromas for as well as stare atRewrite the following sentences after the model,using“while”.Model:Although his love is now a memory,it is also a real dream that never ends.While his love is now a memory,it is also a real dream that never ends.1.Although the car
17、is old,it still runs well.While the car is old,it still runs well.Although we are a small company,we produce over 10,000 machines a year._2.While we are a small company,we produce over 10,000 machines a year._Structure Although I quite understand why he refused to help her,I cannot agree that he was
18、 right not to do so.Although no more than twenty-two,she was already a highly successful business-woman.4.While no more than twenty-two,she was already a highly successful business-woman._White I quite understand why he refused to help her,I cannot agree that he was right not to do so._3.Although in
19、 poor health,she continued to carry out her duties.5.While in poor health,she continued to carry out her duties._Study the following example and complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English,using an“even+a comparative”structure.Model:The personal handwritten n
20、ote from General Pershing is even more valuable than the stamps.(甚至更值钱甚至更值钱)The news was than we had expected.(甚至更糟糕甚至更糟糕)It seems that you know about the matter than I do.(甚至更少甚至更少)2.1.even worse_even less_4.3.This show will be than the last one and is not to be missed!(甚至更有趣甚至更有趣)His manner of spe
21、aking made whatever he was saying sound .(甚至更振奋人心甚至更振奋人心)even more interesting_even more exciting_Translate the following sentences into English.1.在那位士兵的葬礼上，将军授予士兵的妻子一枚勋章和一面美国国旗。在那位士兵的葬礼上，将军授予士兵的妻子一枚勋章和一面美国国旗。At the soldiers funeral,the general presented his wife with a medal as well as an American
22、flag.这些老邮票比我其他所有的财产都更加值钱。至于这枚钻戒，它是无价之宝。这些老邮票比我其他所有的财产都更加值钱。至于这枚钻戒，它是无价之宝。2.These old stamps are even more valuable than all the rest of my estate.As for the diamond ring,it is priceless._3.尽管他的爱已经成了回忆，但每当我凝视他的照片，我都能充分感受到他深深的爱。尽管他的爱已经成了回忆，但每当我凝视他的照片，我都能充分感受到他深深的爱。While his love is now a memory,each t
23、ime I stare at his photo,I can fully appreciate the depth of his love._Translation 母亲经常告诉我要好好利用宝贵的时间，远离那些我不信任的人。母亲经常告诉我要好好利用宝贵的时间，远离那些我不信任的人。Mother often tells me to make good use of my precious time and keep my distance from those I mistrust.直到读了他的信，我才理解到成熟的友谊可以丰富我们的人生。直到读了他的信，我才理解到成熟的友谊可以丰富我们的人生。5
24、.I didnt understand that mature friendship could enrich our lives until I read his letter._4.Grammar Review可数名词和不可数名词（可数名词和不可数名词（Countable and Uncountable Nouns）英语中的名词可分为可数名词和不可数名词。可数名词有单、复数之分，分别表示一英语中的名词可分为可数名词和不可数名词。可数名词有单、复数之分，分别表示一个或多个。大部分个体名词（个或多个。大部分个体名词（individual nouns）都是可数的；还有一类名词，表示若干）都是可数
25、的；还有一类名词，表示若干个体组成的集合体，称为集合名词（个体组成的集合体，称为集合名词（collective nouns），这类名词一般也是可数的。不），这类名词一般也是可数的。不可数名词不分单复数；物质名词（可数名词不分单复数；物质名词（material nouns）和抽象名词（）和抽象名词（abstract nouns）一）一般是不可数名词。般是不可数名词。类类 别别 例例 句句 可可数数名名词词 个体名词个体名词，如如 book,dog,doctor,house,bird等等He took out a small jewelry box,a letter,and three envel
26、opes.他拿出一个小首饰盒、一封信和三个信封。他拿出一个小首饰盒、一封信和三个信封。集体名词，如集体名词，如audience,crew,class,couple,committee,family,team,government,jury,party,public等等The audience is enormous.观众人数众多。观众人数众多。Marys family now live in London.玛丽一家现在住在伦敦。玛丽一家现在住在伦敦。类类 别别 例例 句句 不不可可数数名名词词 物质名词，如物质名词，如air,butter,grass,money,sand,water等等抽象名
27、词，抽象名词，如如carefulness,joy,peace,pleasure,power,wealth等等Water is the only drink for a wise man.聪明人只以水作饮料。聪明人只以水作饮料。You should put some air in your tyres.你该往轮胎里打气了。你该往轮胎里打气了。Love is like a beautiful photograph you store in an album.爱就像存在相册里的一张精美照片。爱就像存在相册里的一张精美照片。He derived pleasure from seeing people
28、and serving them.他从接待人们并为他们服务中得到了快乐。他从接待人们并为他们服务中得到了快乐。用用 法法 例例 句句可数名词与不可数名词之间的相互转化可数名词与不可数名词之间的相互转化(Conversion between countable and uncountable nouns)物质名词一般是不可数的，物质名词一般是不可数的，但用来表示具体、个别事物，但用来表示具体、个别事物，或表示某个品种时，通常是或表示某个品种时，通常是可数的。可数的。1.2.Have some tea.喝杯茶吧。喝杯茶吧。Longjing is a well-known tea.龙井是一种名茶。龙
29、井是一种名茶。抽象名词一般是不可数的，抽象名词一般是不可数的，但当它前后有修饰语表示某但当它前后有修饰语表示某一特定的事例时，可以当作一特定的事例时，可以当作可数名词可数名词。Her success is due to hard work and determination.她的成功归功于她的努力和决心。她的成功归功于她的努力和决心。His first film was a great success.他的第一部电影极其成功。他的第一部电影极其成功。用用 法法 例例 句句3.可数名词和不可可数名词和不可数名词相互转化数名词相互转化时，词义往往起时，词义往往起变化。变化。Light travel
30、s faster than sound.光速比音速快。光速比音速快。The lights are on.灯都亮着。灯都亮着。I bought a paper to read.我买了一张报纸看。我买了一张报纸看。I need some paper to write on.我需要一些书写纸。我需要一些书写纸。There is a spare room in the house.房子里有一间空房间。房子里有一间空房间。You cant sit here.There isnt room.你不能坐这儿。这里没地方。你不能坐这儿。这里没地方。Identify the mistake in each sen
31、tence and then correct it.1.2.3.4.5.Our workshop has ordered some new equipments from Germany.equipments equipment_My teacher gave me some sound advices.advices advice_Do you have any special informations for me?informations information_Most furniture in my house are made of wood.are is _Today,I hav
32、e a lot of new works to do.works work _6.7.8.9.10.Dont walk on the grasses.The foreign students have made great progresses in their studies.All his money are kept in the bank.Grandmas letter began,“Dear Jeffrey,I am leaving you one of my most precious treasure my memories.”Grandma Elsie wanted her d
33、aughters and their husbands to share what little wealths she was leaving.grasses grass_progresses progress _are is_treasure treasures_wealths wealth_Practical Writing Envelopes How to address an envelope when you write a letter in English The physical appearance of a letter consists of the paper and
34、 the envelope.The first thing a recipient sees is the envelope.It is essential that it should be of suitable quality with the name and address spelt correctly.The name and address of the recipient should be centered on the envelope or in the lower right part of the front.Make sure the address begins
35、 far enough down on the face of the envelope so that it will not be covered by the postmark.Things to include in a mailing address:Line 1:The receivers name,followed by the courtesy title,job title or rank.Line 2:The name of the company,college,institution or the building.Line 3:The street,with the
36、house number before it.Line 4:The city and state(or province),followed by the zip code.Line 5:The country itself.e.g.Miss Abigail Beecher Department of History Klondike Community College 14 Banks St.Yellowknife,NT X1A 2N3 Canada When using an envelope with a printed return address,you must type or w
37、rite the name of the writer of the letter immediately above the printed information.Align the writers name on the left with this information.If desired,the writers job title may be included after his or her name.If you are using a plain envelope,you must add the return address in the upper left corn
38、er.Start typing or writing on the third line down from top of the envelope.The return address must include the name of the writer(your name);the name of your company,college,etc.,the street address or a post office box number;and the city,state(or province),and zip code.Read the following envelope a
39、nd complete the information by filling in the blanks below.Edward Burton,Sales ManagerHotel Radcliff1600 Avenue of the AmericasNew York,NY 10019Mrs.Ella LindstromPresident,Houston BranchBusiness Education Teachers of America1448 South 25th StreetHouston,TX 770161.2.3.4.5.The letter is written by .Ed
40、ward Burton_The letter is sent to .Mrs.Ella Lindstrom_The title(头衔)of the receiver is .president_The street address of the receivers institution is .1448 South 25th Street_The zip code(邮编)of the receiver is .77016_Address an envelope according to the information given below.The information about the
41、 writer:Mr.Chen Xiang works at Suton International Shipping Limited.He is the sales manager of the company.His company is located at 88 South Changjiang Road,Shanghai 200441,China.The information about the receiver:Mr.James Green works at Green Industries Inc.He is the General Manager(总经理)of the Com
42、pany.His company is located at 999 Park Avenue,Rockford,IL 61265,USA.Suggested Answer:Chen Xiang,Sales manager Suton International Shipping Limited88 South Changjiang RoadShanghai 200441P.R.ChinaMr.James GreenGeneral ManagerGreen Industries Inc.999 Park AvenueRockford,IL 61265 USASuggested Answer:Ex
43、ercises Answer the following questions.Who was Pete Richard?What was the shop like?What did Jean Grace choose in the shop?Why did she buy it?Did Pete tell her the real price?Why?Whom did the little girl remind Pete Richard of?Why?What had happened to his girlfriend?Who visited the shop on Christmas
44、Eve?Why did she pay the visit?Why did Pete say Jean Grace paid the highest price anyone could pay?What did Pete request the girl to do at the end of the story?Why?1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.1.Her large eyes had a(n)look,as if looking for something special.2.This restaurant attracted more people after the
45、of its service was improved.3.When he first arrived in the city,he felt very with no friends.4.The parents sighed with when they heard that their only son survived the traffic accident.5.I dont wear Grandmas diamond ring now it looks so .Fill in the following blanks with the words or expressions giv
46、en below.Change the forms where necessary.satisfy package earnest old-fashioned handkerchief quality lonely reliefspread stirearnest_quality_lonely_relief_old-fashioned_6.My father was very strict with me,so nothing I did would ever him.7.After he had a wash,he took out a(n)and dried his face.8.Late
47、 into the night,the general a military map on the table to make a careful study of it.9.A lecture given by the famous scientists the boys interest in science.10.At Christmas,a containing a gift was delivered to the old ladys home.satisfy_handkerchief_spread_stirred_package_ satisfy package earnest o
48、ld-fashioned handkerchief quality lonely reliefspread stirFill in the blanks with the expressions given below.Change the form where necessary.lift out be in love with come down to pour out once upon a time straighten up wrap up draw back1.She screamed with joy when she saw him a necklace from a smal
49、l jewelry box.2.If youre lifting something heavy,be careful not to hurt your back when you .3.How can you marry Jane when you another girl?4.In all those letters,Tom all his love to Amy.lifting out_straighten up_are in love with_poured out_5.The story which us from the Middle Ages is only a small pa
50、rt of the original(原作).6.The girl her hand quickly as she felt he was holding onto it too attentively.7.The present beautifully in red paper,tied with a bow of green ribbon.8.people used to leave their front doors unlocked.has come down to_drew back_was wrapped up_ _Once upon a time_ lift out be in
