1、unit 2Learning about the languageGrammar:名词性从句Think of a word that best fits each definition and complete the crossword puzzle.1 to remember sth2 to accept,admit,or recognise sth or the truth/existence of sth3 the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situationrecallacknowledgeadaptation
2、4 to make sb feel less worried or unhappycomfort纵横字谜游戏纵横字谜游戏v.适合适合适应新形势适应新形势Learning about language P16,Ex15 a strong desire to achieve sth6 an exam you have passed or a course you have successfully completed7 to mention sth as an example8 containing many different parts and often difficult to under
3、stand9 to be actively involved with sthambitionqualificationengagecomplexcitev.完成完成积极参与积极参与recallackonwledgea daptationcomfortam bitionquificatiociecmplxegage1._his poor living conditions,he remained _(active)engaged in his scientific research.2.As as outgoing girl,she was always ready _(participate
4、)in the activities her college _(offer).3.Actively getting _(invovle)in various social activities is the best way _(overcome)culture shock.4.“I used to study in this university twenty years ago,and there were not many international students then,”my tutor _(recall).5._(adapt)to a new culture can be
5、difficult.However,you need to step out of your comfort zone.Remember:When in Rome,do as the Romans do.Despiteactivelyto participateinvovledto overcomerecalledAdaptingofferedLearning about language P16,Ex2The first few weeks there were absolutely overwhelming because everything was so different compa
6、red to things back home.I felt confused and lost.I also suffered from homesickness,_ all sorts of things back home from my mothers cooking to the neighbours dog I used to walk.recallingadj.无法抗拒的无法抗拒的n.思乡病；乡愁思乡病；乡愁ambitious,recall,qualification,accommodation,feel at home与家乡的情况相比与家乡的情况相比各种各样的各种各样的v.带（
7、宠物）散步，遛（狗等）带（宠物）散步，遛（狗等）Learning about language P16,Ex3Gradually,I adapted to my new life as an international student.I got familiar with the place the local shops,clubs,and parks.I made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day.I started _ in this new environment.I became more moti
8、vated,and Im also a lot more _ now!I feel that coming here was the best decision I have ever made.ambitiousto feel at homeambitious,recall,qualification,accommodation,feel at homeadj.积极的，主动的积极的，主动的Grammar:名词性从句宾语从句宾语从句表语从句表语从句同位语从句同位语从句01020403有时态有时态变化的变化的动词：两类动词：两类主语从句主语从句类类I：与：与adj连用连用类类II：不能与：不能与
9、adj连用连用That he finished writing the composition in such a short time surprised us all.他在很短的时间内写完作文让我们都很惊讶。The question is when he can arrive at the hotel.问题是他什么时候可以到达酒店。He told me that he would go to the college the next year.他告诉我他将在明年上大学。名词名词=句子句子The girls were surprised at the fact that ocean ship
10、s can sail up the Great Lakes.海轮可以开到五大湖，这让女孩们感到吃惊。Activity 1:说出从句的类型说出从句的类型1.What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to Xie Lei.2.Its important that Xie Lei keeps a balance between her studies and her social life.3.That is why today over 40%of Californians speak Spanish as a first or sec
11、ond language.4.Her tutor explained that she was supposed to read lots of information to help form a wise opinion of her own.5.He made it quite clear that he preferred to study English.6.The fact that she seemed to develop normally was very encouraging.Activity 2:Study the sentences below and mark th
12、e noun clauses.What is the function of each noun clause in the sentences?1 What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to Xie Lei.2 What surprised Xie Lei was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.主语从句；在句中作主语表语从句；在句中作表语 主语从句；在句中作主语Activity 2:Study the sentences b
13、elow and mark the noun clauses.What is the function of each noun clause in the sentences?3 Its important that Xie Lei keeps a balance between her studies and her social life.主语从句；that 从句是真正主语形式主语 知识小结知识小结 名词或名词短语可以在句中充当主语、表语、宾语、同位语。当这些名词或名词短语由一个句子替代时，就是名词性从句。名词性从句(Noun Clauses)是在句子中起名词作用的句子。根据在句中不同的
14、语法功能，可以把名词性从句分别称为主语从句、宾语从句、表语从句和同位语从句。1 The advisor talked about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad.His words were quite helpful to May.（what）2 Students have to write countless research papers as part of their coursework.This was not something that Chen Hao was ready for.（that）
15、3 Who will be the successful applicant for the summer job at the law firm?This is the question.（who）Activity 3:Combine each pair of sentences using the words in brackets.What the advisor talked about maintaining reasonable expectations when studying abroad was quite helpful to MayThat students have
16、to write countless research papers as part of their coursework was not something that Chen Hao was ready for.This is the question who will be the successful applicant for the summer job at the law firm.4 Exposure to another culture and its people can give exchange students great insights into the wo
17、rld.This is an advantage of studying abroad.（that）5 Schools in the States are quite multicultural，with students and teachers from many different ethnic backgrounds.This impressed Liu Yang.（It.that）6 Should she stick to her own way of life or follow the American way?This is her confusion.（whether）Act
18、ivity 3:Combine each pair of sentences using the words in brackets.An advantage of studying abroad is that exposure to another culture and its people can give exchange students great insights into the world.It impressed Liu Yang that schools in the States are quite multicultural，with students and te
19、achers from many different ethnic backgrounds.Her confusion is whether she should stick to her own way of life or follow the American way.Activity 4:Complete the passage with A-D from the box.A that he enjoys being with Chinese peopleB How he can learn to appreciate it more deeplyC What impressed hi
20、m first D that people can eat almost everything with chopsticks After just a few months in China，Leon，an exchange student from Germany，says that he has fallen in love with Chinese culture._was the Chinese food.He couldnt believe how many different kinds of Chinese food there are!Something else he fo
21、und impressive was _.Then theres Chinas colourful culture，from art to music，and from calligraphy to literature.CDActivity 4:Complete the passage with A-D from the box.A that he enjoys being with Chinese peopleB How he can learn to appreciate it more deeplyC What impressed him first D that people can
22、 eat almost everything with chopsticks _remains an important goal for him，as he is truly fascinated by it.Leon is also amazed by the convenience of cashless payments in China.He can go outside without any need for cashall he needs is his mobile phone!The biggest reason why he loves China，however，is
23、_.He has made great friends herefriends that he will still remember long after his departure.BA 1 That.made Xie Lei confused at first.2 It surprised Xie Lei that.3 What Xie Leis tutor wanted to say was that.4 The motivation for Xie Lei to study abroad was that.Activity 5:Work in pairs and take turns
24、 to talk about Xie Leis experience by completing the following sentences with your own words.One possible version:That people in London speak fast and use unfamiliar words made Xie Lei confused at first.It surprised Xie Lei that her host family are so keen to learn about China.What Xie Leis tutor wa
25、nted to say was that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas.The motivation for Xie Lei to study abroad was that she wanted to set up a business in China after graduation.Xie Lei said that besides studying hard,she also participated in various social activities.Actin
26、g as a cultural messenger is what she didnt expect to do before going abroad.单句语法填空单句语法填空1.There is no doubt _ he will succeed in time.2.We cant solve the problem _ we can travel faster than light.3.Pick yourself up.Courage is doing _ youre afraid to do.4.Upon graduation he asked to be sent to _ he
27、was most needed.5.It is reported _ the government is going to close the factory.6.What surprises me most is _ he is too vain.7._ Mike didnt turn up at the meeting yesterday made the chairman of the meeting unhappy.8.You may depend on it _ I shall always help you.9.The problem is _ we can get in touc
28、h with her.10.The message _ responsibility it was is known to all.KEYS1.that 2.how 3.what 4.where 5.that 6.that 7.That 8.that 9.whether 10.whose.完成句子完成句子1我已经读了这个通知，我们学校广播站需要两名英语播音员。2谁能赢得这场比赛还不得而知。3你通过考试了，真棒。4她总是在想怎样能把工作做好。5司令员命令部队马上出发。6我认为每天多喝开水是有必要的。7他能否准时参加派对得看交通情况。8原材料是我们所急需的。9我尚不能肯定她为什么拒绝他们的邀请。I
29、 have read the notice that our school radio station needs two English announcers Who will win the match is still unknown.Its splendid that you passed your exam.She always thinks of how she can work well.The commander ordered that troops(should)set off at once.I think it necessary that we have plenty of hot water every day.Whether he can come to the party on time depends on the traffic.Raw material is what we are badly in need of.Im not sure why she refused their invitation.Do the exercises in your workbook.
