1、Rain before seven,fine before eleven.早雨不过午。早雨不过午。Red sky at night,sailors delight;Red sky in the morning,sailors take warning.朝霞不出门，晚霞行千里。朝霞不出门，晚霞行千里。TextClassroom EnglishSentence PatternsFast ReadingPhonetics and IntonationsJacky:Hi,Michael.Nice day,isnt it?Michael:Yes,its sunny and bright.Jacky:Wh
2、ats your plan for this coming Saturday?Michael:Well,if it is fine,Ill go fishing.Are you coming,too?Jacky:Sounds great!But this morning the weather forecast said that it was going to rain this Saturday.Michael:Will it be a drizzle or heavy rainfall?Jacky:It will be a heavy rainfall.Michael:Oh,thats
3、too bad.I hope for a change in the weather on Sunday.What will the weather be like on Sunday?Jacky:It will clear up early in the morning.Michael:Will it be windy?Jacky:Not really,there will be a cool breeze.Michael:Then,what about the temperature?Jacky:It will be 25 degrees centigrade.Michael:Great,
4、itll be a perfect day for fishing.Ill see you on Sunday.Mary:Jacky,hows the weather in summer in your hometown?Jacky:As my hometown is in the south of China,it gets very hot in summer and the temperature usually reaches about 38 or even 40 degrees Celsius.Mary:Does it often rain there?Jacky:Of cours
5、e.In midsummer there are thunderstorms almost every other day.Mary:Is it cold in winter?Jacky:Well,I dont think it is as cold as in North China,but occasionally the temperature falls below zero at night.Mary:Have you ever seen snow in your hometown?Jacky:I have never seen snow since I was born,but m
6、y mother said there was snow when she was a child.Mary:Oh,what a pity!Jacky:So Im expecting the first snowfall in my life in Qingdao.Does it often snow in winter?Mary:As a seaside city,its winter is mild.January is the coldest month,and we do have several snowfalls.Jacky:Thats wonderful!Nice day,isn
7、t it?英国人见面喜欢谈论天气，对天气的简短评论成了熟人之间相互问候的客套话。A:Its a fine day today,isnt it?/What a nice and bright day today!B:Yes,its fine and we dont have many fine days,do we?the weather forecast said that it was going to rain this Saturday.天气预报说这个周六有雨。A:What does the weather forecast say?/Whats the weather forecast
8、 for today?B:The weather forecast says tomorrow is cloudy.What will the weather be like on Sunday?周日天气怎么样？=How will the weather be on Sunday?Then,what about the temperature?询问气温的常用表达有：Whats the temperature today?The temperature/It is about 20 degrees centigrade/7 degrees below zero.Todays highest te
9、mperature will be 20 and the lowest will be 15.今天气温最高将升至摄氏二十度，最低将降至十五度。量度温度有两种制式：摄氏（）(Celsius/Centigrade)和华氏（）(Fahrenheit)。Celsius即摄氏温标，是一种使用广泛的温标，必须大写。还可以用centigrade来表示。在美国，则使用华氏(Fahrenheit)温标测量温度。常用符号F表示。摄氏及华氏度转换公式：1 =(-32)*5/9 零摄氏度相当于32华氏度，而100摄氏度相当于212华氏度。In midsummer there are thunderstorms alm
10、ost every other day.仲夏几乎每两天下一次雷阵雨。every other day 每两天（每隔一天）I dont think it is as cold as in North China.我觉得（我家乡）肯定不像华北地区这么冷。as as（和一样）:表同级比较It is as hot as yesterday(was).not so(as)as（不像那样）She doesnt look so/as beautiful as her sister(does).but occasionally the temperature falls below zero at night.
11、但是温度偶尔会降到零度以下。表达气温时，零度以下用介词below，表示“低于”，与之相对的是above，“在以上”。同时，这两个词均可用来表示位置，below意为“在下方”，above意为“在上方”。There are many flowers below the window.A plane is flying above our heads.we do have several snowfalls.这里确实会下几场雪。此句中，do加强语气，表示确实。如：I do like English movies.我确实喜欢英文电影。Mary:Could you please read me the
12、weather report in the newspaper?Jacky:_.What do you want to know?Mary:_Jacky:Beijing will be fine.The lowest temperature will be 4 and the highest will be 13.Mary:What about the weather in Qingdao?Jacky:Qingdao will be cloudy and rainy later in the day._.Mary:Oh,I dont like wet weather.Jacky:Me,eith
13、er._.Mary:_Jacky:My favorite season is fall because it is a harvest season and the weather is cool.CertainlyWhats the weather like in Beijing?The temperature will be 5 to 10 I hope the good weather will come back soonBy the way,whats your favorite season?Text The Weather in EnglandExercisesVocabular
14、yClozeTranslationText The Weather in England In no country other than England,it has been said,can one experience four seasons in a single day!Day may break as a warm spring morning;about an hour later black clouds may have appeared from nowhere and the rain may be pouring down.At noon conditions ma
15、y be really cold and the temperature may fall down by about eight or more degrees centigrade.And then,in the late afternoon the sky will clear up,the sun will begin to shine,and for an hour or two before darkness falls,it will be summer.1Text The Weather in England The English people may not only ha
16、ve several different kinds of weather in one day,but may very well get a period of winter in summer or a period of summer in winter.Besides,they can never be sure when the weather will change.2Text The Weather in England This uncertainty about the weather has had a deep effect on the character of En
17、glish people,which makes them careful.A foreigner may laugh when he sees an Englishman walking on a sunny morning wearing a raincoat or carrying an umbrella,but he is likely to regret later in the day!The English weather has also helped to make the English people adaptable.3Text The Weather in Engla
18、nd And,of course,the uncertainty of the weather provides a good topic of talk for English People.Almost every Englishman is always ready to talk about weather.And,though they sometimes complain about the changeable weather,they would not,even if they could,exchange it for a more unchangeable climate
19、 of other lands.4Notes to the Text-1v In no country other than England,it has been said,can one experience four seasons in a single day!据说除了英格兰，没据说除了英格兰，没有任何一个国家能够在一天内经历四种季节。有任何一个国家能够在一天内经历四种季节。v it has been said 可理解为插入语，翻译为可理解为插入语，翻译为“据说据说”，类似表达有：，类似表达有：It has been reported/recorded that 据报道据报道/记载记
20、载 Its said/reported/recorded/believed that 据说据说/报道报道/记载记载/人们认为人们认为v 本句中，助动词本句中，助动词can置于主语置于主语one之后，构成部分倒装。之后，构成部分倒装。v 部分倒装语序：否定副词部分倒装语序：否定副词+助动词助动词+主语主语Notes to the Text-2v the temperature may fall down by about eight or more degrees centigrade.气温可能会下降八摄氏度或者还多。气温可能会下降八摄氏度或者还多。v 此句中此句中“by”表示下降幅度。表示下降
21、幅度。v The output(产量产量)of the factory has increased by 10%this year.v fall down 下降；跌倒；倒塌下降；跌倒；倒塌 The autumn leaves are falling down.You must watch your step so as not to fall down.It seems that this building is going to fall down.Notes to the Text-3v 英国人不仅会在一天内经历几种不同的天气，而且很可能英国人不仅会在一天内经历几种不同的天气，而且很可能会
22、在夏天经历一段冬天的天气，在冬天经历一段夏天的天会在夏天经历一段冬天的天气，在冬天经历一段夏天的天气。气。v not only but(also):不仅不仅而且而且 在句中常用来连接在句中常用来连接两个并列成分，两个并列成分，also可以省略。可以省略。Were learning not only English but(also)French.v may very well 很可能很可能 You may very well pass all the exams if you study hard.She may very well have passed thirty.Notes to th
23、e Text-4v besides v prep.除除以外还有以外还有 Besides tennis,I play soccer and basketball.v adv.还有，此外还有，此外v【辨辨】besides,except与与besidev besides指指“除除.外外,另外还有另外还有”,着重着重“另外还有另外还有”,如如:I have five other books besides this.v except的意思是的意思是“从整体里减去一部分从整体里减去一部分”,着重着重“排除在外排除在外”,如如:We all went there except Peter.v beside
24、 意为意为“在在旁边旁边”,如：如：Could you get me that book?Its beside the lamp.Notes to the Text-5v 天气的不确定性对英国人的性格有深刻的影响，使他们小天气的不确定性对英国人的性格有深刻的影响，使他们小心谨慎。心谨慎。v 此句中此句中“which makes them careful”为非限定性为非限定性定语从句，修饰先行词定语从句，修饰先行词“uncertainty”。v have an effect on 对对产生影响产生影响 Smoking has a very bad effect on our health.Not
25、es to the Text-6v A foreigner may laugh when he or she sees an Englishman walking on a sunny morning wearing a raincoat or carrying an umbrella,but he or she is likely to regret later in the day!当一个外国人看到英国人在晴朗的清晨穿一件雨衣或者带一把当一个外国人看到英国人在晴朗的清晨穿一件雨衣或者带一把伞，他可能会笑，但是晚点他很可能会后悔。伞，他可能会笑，但是晚点他很可能会后悔。v 该句中，现在分词短
26、语该句中，现在分词短语“walking on a sunny morning”作为作为“an Englishman”的后置定语。的后置定语。v 在在see sb.do/doing sth.结构中，省去结构中，省去to的不定式或现在分词作宾的不定式或现在分词作宾语补足语。语补足语。v 此句中，现在分词短语此句中，现在分词短语“wearing a raincoat or carrying an umbrella”作为作为“an Englishman”的宾语补足语。的宾语补足语。Notes to the Text-7v Provide vt.供给，提供供给，提供 v provide sb.with
27、sth./provide sth.for sb.给某人提供某物给某人提供某物 They provided us with all the books we need.The hotel provides good service for every customer.v【辨辨】supply通常指定期通常指定期“供应供应”，强调替代或补充所需物品。，强调替代或补充所需物品。supply sb.with sth./supply sth.to sb.In Britain milk is supplied to each house in bottles.v【辨辨】offer侧重表示侧重表示“愿意给予
28、愿意给予”。offer sb.sth./offer to do sth.(后不能接宾语从句后不能接宾语从句)She offered me a cup of tea.她给我端了杯茶。她给我端了杯茶。He offered to go instead of me.他主动提出代替我去。他主动提出代替我去。Notes to the Text-8v And,though they sometimes complain bitterly about the changeable weather,they would not,even if they could,exchange it for a more
29、unchangeable climate of other lands.而且，尽管他们有时会抱怨天气的变化无常，但是他们也不愿而且，尽管他们有时会抱怨天气的变化无常，但是他们也不愿（即使可以）跟其它地区更加稳定的气候交换。（即使可以）跟其它地区更加稳定的气候交换。v 该句中，该句中，though与与even if各自引出一个让步状语从句。各自引出一个让步状语从句。v even if表示表示“即使即使”，“纵使纵使”之意，在该句中引出的之意，在该句中引出的状语从句是虚拟语气。状语从句是虚拟语气。v exchange A for B 把把A换成换成B We can exchange our old
30、 car for a new one.Notes to the Text-9 experience n.v 不可数不可数经验，感受，体验 She has rich experience in teaching.v 可数可数经历 His experiences in Germany are really terrible.v vt.经历，阅历，体验 He experienced great difficulty in getting the visa(签证)to the US.v【联】experienced adj.有经验的，有见识的 She is experienced in looking
31、after children.Notes to the Text-10v regretv vt.后悔，遗憾，抱歉后悔，遗憾，抱歉 She regretted her decision immediately.I regret to tell you that you failed in the exam.v n.懊悔，遗憾，抱歉懊悔，遗憾，抱歉 Sally had no regrets for his actions.Much to my regret,I am unable to accept your invitation.v【惯惯】regret doing 为做某事而感到后悔为做某事而感
32、到后悔 I regret not working hard enough.v regret(to tell you/say)that 为做某事感到抱歉、遗憾为做某事感到抱歉、遗憾 I regret to say that I am unable to help you.I.Fill in the blanks with the words from the I.Fill in the blanks with the words from the text.text.1.Our country has e_ great changes in the past thirty years.2.The
33、 c_of the weather are good today.3.She turned off all the lights,and the room was in complete d_.4.B_ English,we have to learn math.5.She never showed any r_ for her decision.6.I am easily a_ to new surroundings(环境).7.It seems that Jessica always c_ about everything.8.The weather in England is c_.xp
34、eriencedonditionsarknessesidesegretdaptableomplainshangeableII.Complete the following sentences with the II.Complete the following sentences with the phrases and expressions from the text.phrases and expressions from the text.1.The temperature is going to _(下降)by 10 degrees centigrade tomorrow.2.The
35、 radio says it will _(放晴)quite quickly.3.We can _(不仅)learn English,_(而且)make friends in the English Club.4.The story he told us _(很可能)be true.5.This movie _(对产生深刻的影响)me.6.Stop _(抱怨)everything around you.7.There _(有可能有)a snowfall tomorrow.8.I will buy this pair of Nike shoes,_(即使)they are very expens
36、ive.fall downclear upnot onlybut alsomay very wellhas a deep effect oncomplaining about is likely to be even if/though1.The temperature stays _ zero all the year round in North Pole.2.Mount Everest is 8848 meters _ sea level.3.The price of the pork falls down _10%this year.4.English people usually t
37、ake an umbrella _ them when they go out.5.English people usually start a conversation by talking _ weather.6.Kate usually goes to school _bus.7.Its no use complaining _ the bad traffic conditions.8.Cows provide us _ milk.belowabovebywithaboutbyaboutwithIIIIII.Fill in the blanks with proper.Fill in t
38、he blanks with proper prepositions.prepositions.English people often talk about _because it is _.In the morning the weather is warm just _ in spring.An hour later clouds come,and then it rains _.In the afternoon,the sky will be clear and the sun will begin to _.In England,you can have summer in wint
39、er,or have winter in summer.So in winter you can _ sometimes,and in summer sometimes you should take _ clothes with you.swimchangeableumbrellaheavilyregretweatherwarmlikelaughshineweatherchangeablelikeheavilyshineswimwarm When you come to England,youll see that some English people usually take an _
40、or a raincoat with them on a sunny morning.But you should not _at them.If you dont take an umbrella or a raincoat,youll _later in the day.umbrellalaughregret1.She may very well have passed thirty.2.The changeable weather of England has a deep effect on the character of English people.3.You must not
41、only wash the dishes but also sweep the floor.她很有可能超过三十岁了她很有可能超过三十岁了。英格兰变化无常的天气对英国人的性格产生了深刻的影响。英格兰变化无常的天气对英国人的性格产生了深刻的影响。你不仅必须洗完所有的碗，还要清扫地面。你不仅必须洗完所有的碗，还要清扫地面。4.Lily seems to be always adaptable to new surroundings.5.Even if she were busy,she would go to see her parents.莉莉好像总能适应新环境。莉莉好像总能适应新环境。即使她再忙
42、，她也会去看她的父母。即使她再忙，她也会去看她的父母。1.1.除了英除了英语语，汤汤姆姆还还喜喜欢欢音音乐乐。(besides)(besides)2.2.这这本本书对书对每个孩子影响都很深。每个孩子影响都很深。(have a deep effect(have a deep effect on)on)3.3.昨天下午我看昨天下午我看见见她在操她在操场场跳舞。跳舞。(seedoing)(seedoing)Besides English,Tom also likes music.This story has a deep effect on every child.I saw her dancing
43、 on the playground yesterday afternoon.4.4.我我们们没有什么好抱怨的。没有什么好抱怨的。(complain about)(complain about)5.5.即使明天下雨，她即使明天下雨，她们们也要去逛街。也要去逛街。(even if)(even if)We have nothing to complain about.Even if it rains tomorrow,they will still go shopping.Sentence Patterns It-句型句型It用作人称代词，指代事物、动物、婴儿或未知的人，如：Oh,its an i
44、nteresting book.Its a lovely baby.Is it a boy or a girl?A:Someone is knocking on the door.Who is it?B:Its me.It除了做人称代词之外，还具有“非指代性”，常用来表示气候、天气、温度、自然现象、时间、地点、距离、环境情况等意义的句子中，如：What time is it?Its ten fifty.It is a lovely day,isnt it?Its five minutes walk.Its very quiet here.Sentence Patterns It也常见于以下结构
45、，表示一般的笼统的情况：It seems that she is angry.看来她生气了。Its my turn.轮到我了。Its up to you.由你决定。Exercise:C-E Translation 1.冬天，天黑得很早。冬天，天黑得很早。It gets dark early in winter.Sentence Patterns2.这儿离学校很远。这儿离学校很远。3.夏天青岛经常下雨。夏天青岛经常下雨。4.这里太脏了。这里太脏了。5.看来你一点儿也不了解我。看来你一点儿也不了解我。Its far from school here.It often rains in Qingda
46、o in summer.Its too dirty here.It seems that you dont know me at all.Fast Reading No man can change or control the weather.But if we read correctly the signs around us we can tell what changes in the weather will be.This way of telling what the weather will be like is called weather forecasting.For
47、many centuries and in all countries people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting.Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near.This is a sign of much water vapor(蒸汽)in the air and therefore rain will probably come.Weather Forecasting 1
48、2Fast Reading Rings round the sun are a sign of coming rain.Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather.Their joints(关节)ache.Some birds fly high as fine weather is coming but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way.It is probably because the insects which they
49、 are hunting fly low.If you see a rainbow during rainy weather,this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine.Such rainbows always come in the evening.If a rainbow appears in the morning,rainy weather will probably come.Weather Forecasting34Fast Reading If a fog appears in the morning ju
50、st about sunrise,then the day will be warm.Instead,if a fog appears in the evening,the next day will be wet weather.If the sunset is mostly red in color,then the following day will be fine.If the stars clearly twinkle at night,then fair weather will continue.Most of the above sayings have been made
