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Unit 4 A good read
Speak up and Study skills
Part 1
Speak up
The part one
Most of us are interested in the Harry Potter series, where can we borrow all the books
In a library.
1.How many books can we borrow at a time
2.How long can I keep the books
3.How can we renew the books
What should we know if we want to borrow books from the library
Daniel is talking to Mrs Li, the school librarian(图书管理员). Listen to their conversation and then answer the questions.
Speak up
I want some history books.
How many books can Daniel borrow at a time
2. How long can he keep the books
3. How can he renew the books
He can borrow two books --- one Chinese book and one English book.
He can keep the books for two weeks.
He can renew them online.
Speak up
I want some history books.
A: Excuse me, I want some ____ books. Could you tell me how many books I can borrow at a time
B: You can borrow ____________.
A: I see. How long can I keep the books
B: For ______. You must return them on time.
A: Could you tell me how to renew them
B: You ___________________.
A: OK. Thanks for your help.
B: You’re welcome.
Try to borrow books from the school library.
Language points
so far 到目前为止(用现在完成时)
e.g. I have had no reply from her so far.
我至今没有得到她的答复。
refuse vt. & vi. 拒绝,回绝
e.g. vi. He asked her to marry him but she refused.
他向她求婚,但她拒绝了。
vt. I think he won’t refuse me.
我想他不会拒绝我的。
Language points
translate vi. & vt. 翻译
e.g. I need to translate it into English.
我必须把它译成英语。
Canadian adj.& n. 加拿大(人)的
e.g. Dr. Bethune was a Canadian who worked in China.
白求恩大夫是一位曾在中国工作的加拿大人。
Language points
at a time 每次,依次
e.g. Take the pills two at a time.
每次服两粒。
online adv. 在线地,联网地
e.g. It is faster if you apply online.
如果您是在线申请,那是非常快的。
Part 2
Study skills
The part two
Transitions between ideas
To improve your writing, you need to make sure that your ideas, both in sentences and paragraphs, stick together and have coherence. One way to do this is to use transitional words or phrases that help bring ideas together.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To show time before, after, while, at first, soon, later, when,…
After our ship crashed against the rocks, I swam as fast as I could.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To show the sequence(顺序) first, second, next, then, finally,… First, we had fun on Space Mountain.
Then, we hurried to a restaurant.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To add more information(补充信息) and, also, too, again, and then, either, moreover, …
I could not understand him. I did not know what to say either.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To give an example(举例) for example,…
They are now in danger. For example , it is difficult for pandas to have babies.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To show cause and effect(原因和影响) because, since, as, so, as a result, …
I can tell her anything because she can keep a secret.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To emphasize(强调) never, in fact, …
He says he knows everything about DIY. In fact, I know much more than he does.
When we write, we have different ways to connect the ideas in it. Here are some common transitions.
Usage Transitional words and phrases
Examples
To compare or contrast(比较或对比) but, however, on the one hand… on the other (hand), while, otherwise,…
Many birds live in Zhalong all year round, while some go there only for a short stay.
表示时间的连接词
表示顺序的连接词
表示递进的连接词
表示转折的连接词
after、by the time、 as、 soon、 when …
then…
and, either…
but、however…
阅读Reading部分的课文,找出其中的连接词并参照表格说出它们的作用。
Find out the transitional
words and phrases on P59.
Practice
I like novels. I enjoy reading the books of Robert Louis Stevenson because I find them really exciting.
For example, Treasure Island tells the story of a young boy who sailed the sea to look for hidden treasure. Jim,the main character in the book, is very brave. His story gave me a lot of confidence. After reading
the book, l am not as shy as I used to be and I am willing to try new things I also want to travel and have exciting experiences in the future. Moreover, I have decided to write my own stories. Maybe I can become a writer when I am older!
(1)He checked the weather report ________
he went out.
(2)Most girls like reading novels __________ most of boys like reading science fictions.
(3) She has worked for seven hours. _______________,she was tired out.
(4) Too many cars have caused a lot of problems. ____________ ,people cannot find enough parking spaces.
(5)She saw a man behind her. __________ he was watching her strangely.
before
while
As a result
For example
Moreover
用适当的连接词完成下列句子。
Goodbye!