1、 B1U5 Languages around the world Language Focus 1. China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. 联系：联系：China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way thr
2、ough into modern times, (even) though there were the many ups and downs in its history. despite + n. / pron. / doing although / though / even though + 句子 学科网原创 词块：词块： be widely known for 因为因为而广为人知而广为人知 all the way through 自始至终；从头到尾自始至终；从头到尾 ups and downs 沉浮；兴衰；荣辱沉浮；兴衰；荣辱 despite prep. 即使；即使；尽管 定语从句定
3、语从句 2. It dates back several thousand years to the use of Longgu. 词块：词块： date back to 追溯到;始于 【归纳总结】句中的date back to相当于date from,意为 “追溯到;始于”,一般无进行时态和被动语态。 date back to/date from做后置定语时,用动词-ing形式。 【联系拓展】 In China acupuncture_ ancient times. 在中国,针灸疗法可以追溯到古代。 There is a wooden tower_ the Qing Dynasty in t
4、he village. 村子里有一座清朝的木塔。 dates back to dating back to out of date 过时的；陈旧的 up to date最新的；时髦的 3. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters. 词块：词块： lead to导致；造成 varieties of=
5、a variety of =various 各种各样的 variety n. （植物、语言等的）变体，异体，多样化 定语从句定语从句 【联系拓展】 vary vi.（大小大小、形状形状）相异相异；不同不同(differ) vi. 变化；变化；vt.改变改变 various adj.不同的；各种各样的不同的；各种各样的（diverse/ different） a verity of= varieties of= various 各种各样的各种各样的 4. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese peop
6、le and culture. 1.These dictionaries are of much help to learners of English. 这些词典对英语学习者有很大帮助。 2.This medicine is of no use. 这种药吃了没有效果。 词块：词块：be of great importance=be very important 很重要很重要 【归纳总结】 “be of +(great/ much/ some/ no/little)+ 抽象名词” 表示 人或物具有某种特性人或物具有某种特性，此句中此句中 bebe ofof greatgreat importa
7、nceimportance相相 当于当于bebe very/very/ greatlygreatly importantimportant。这种结构在句中除了作这种结构在句中除了作 表语外表语外，还可以作定语还可以作定语。常用于此结构的抽象名词有：常用于此结构的抽象名词有：useuse、 helphelp、valuevalue、benefitbenefit等等。 5. Written Chinese has also become an important means by which Chinas present is connected with its past. Every possi
8、ble means has been tried to make him give up smoking. All possible means have been tried to make him give up smoking. 每一种可能的方法都试了让他戒烟。 词块：词块：written Chinese 汉字汉字 be connected with与与.有关；与有关；与.连接；与连接；与.联结联结 means n.方式;方法;途径 （单复同形） 【归纳总结归纳总结】 means是单复数同形的名词,其谓语动词的数要根据means前的修饰语来决定。 【联系拓展联系拓展】 by this m
9、eans 用这种方法 by all means尽一切办法；务必；(表示答应)当然可以 by no means 绝不；一点也不（放于句首时，句子用部分倒装语序） by means of借助；依靠 定语从句定语从句 6. The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, We all have high regard for our English teach
10、er. Many people regard foreign language learning as a door to the world. 词块：词块： an art form 一种艺术形式一种艺术形式 known as 作为作为.而闻名而闻名 regard n. 尊重尊重;关注关注 vt. 把把视为视为;看待看待 我们都非常尊敬英语老师。 人们认为学习外语是一扇通往世界的门。 Please give him my (best)regards. 请代我向他问好。 With/ In regard to his suggestions, we discuss them fully. 关于他的
11、建议，我们将充分讨论。 【归纳总结】 have regard for 尊敬 regard.as.把.看作. give ones regards (regard要用复数)问候；致意 with/ in regard to关于 7. As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinas culture and history through this amazing language. appre
12、ciate vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会 vi. 增值 词块：词块： play a role in 在在扮演重要角色；在扮演重要角色；在中起作用中起作用 an increasing number of 越来越多的越来越多的 appreciate Chinas culture and history 欣赏中国欣赏中国的历史的历史文文 化化 You cant really appreciate foreign literature in translation. 看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美好之处。看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美好之处。 I really appreciat
13、e working with someone who does such a good job. 我非常乐意与工作如此出色的人共事。 I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me a hand. 如果你能帮助我，我将不胜感激。 【归纳总结】 appreciate其后可接名(代)词、动词-ing形式、名词性从句 等做宾语。 当appreciate后接宾语从句时,一般先加it,再接宾语从句。 类似的词还有hate,dislike,love,like,depend/rely on等。 appreciate vt. 欣赏;重视;感激;领会 vi.
14、 增值 8. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing. Any person, no matter who they are,must go through an identity check. 任何人，无论是谁，都要接受身份检查。 Ill leave anyway, no matter what you say. 不管你说什么，我都要离开。 【归纳总结】 no matter(what/how/whe
15、re/when/who)是一个引导让步状 语从句的连词结构，意为无论（什么，怎样，哪里，何时， 谁）相当于whatever, however, wherever, whenever, whoever. 课堂练习课堂练习 1.John is a good basketball player despite _( be) short and thin 2.According to the expert, the temple has a history_ _the early Tang Dynasty According to the expert, the temple has a histor
16、y which_ _the early Tang Dynasty 专家说这座寺庙历史悠久，可追溯到初唐时期。 3.Id like to buy a new coat, because this one is _(过 时了) 4.我找到了很多种记忆英语单词的方法。(translation) _ _ 5.It is a book _(有价值). Id like to buy a copy. being dating back to (dating from) dates back to (dates from) out of date Ive found a variety of /varieti
17、es of ways to remember English words. Ive found various ways to remember English words. of great value 6.Every possible means_ (try), but none has worked All possible means _(try), but none has worked 所有可能的方法都试过了，但没有一种有效。 7.(用 in regard to/ have regard for/be regarded as的适当形式填空) (1)Yao Ming _one of
18、the greatest famous Chinese athletes (2)She _ other peoples feelings (3) _ your suggestions, we shall discuss them fully 8.如果你能给我一些建议，我将感激不尽。(translation) _ 9.Whatever difficulty we will meet, we wont lose heart.(translation) _ has been tried have been tried is regarded as has regard for In regarded
19、 to Id appreciate it if you could give me some advice. 无论遇到什么困难，我们都不会泄气。 4.如果你能给我一些建议，我将感激不尽。 _ 3. 每一种可能的方法都试了让他戒烟。 Every possible means _(have) been tried to make him give up smoking. All possible means _ (have)been tried to make him give up smoking. 2. The eagle is usually_ a symbol of courage. 鹰常常被人们当作勇气的标志。 1. It is a book_ . Id like to buy a copy. 这是一本非常有价值的书，我想买一本。 of great value Practice makes perfect. regarded as has have Id appreciate it if you could give me some advice. Thank you!
