课件20张PPT。2Mass mediaNewspapersGrammar (II):
Object clauses (II)4CONTENTS PAGEObject clauses introduced by ‘if/whether’Practice*More language inputObject clauses introduced by ‘if/whether’4-1123Pansy asked whether we could call it the Mayfield Sun.44-2We can use ‘if’ or ‘whether’ to introduce anobject clause when it expresses a ‘yes/no’ question. In that case, we often use the same word order as in a statement.Can you tell me if/whether our newspaper is free to all readers?
The newspaper advertisement asks if/whether we can raise money for the SPCA.12344-3Example:T: Will it rain tomorrow? What do I want to know?
S: You want to know if/whether it will rain tomorrow.We use certain verbs, e.g., wonder, ask, know, followed by if/whether plus an object clause.
We can also use adjectives, e.g., not sure, not certain.12344-4Work in pairs like this:S1: What does the teacher want to know?
S2: He/She wants to know if/whether your home is near our school.Is your home near our school?
Do you walk to school?
Do you watch TV every day?
Does your father work in an office?
Does your grandfather live with you?
Have you ever been to Beijing?1234PracticeA1 Benny wants to know more about life on Mars.He has many questions. He is now writing his questions to the website editor. Help him rewrite these sentences by using ‘if’ or ‘whether’ to make object clauses.10-11234567Will transport on Mars be much better than on Earth?Are you certain ______________________________ ___________________________________________?
Is gravity a problem for the early settlers on Mars?Can you tell me _____________________________ ___________________________________________? if/whether transport on Mars will be much better than on Earth if/whether gravity is a problem for the early settlers on Mars891010-2Does it take very long to travel from Earth to Mars?Do you know ____________________________________ _______________________________________________?
Are many people going to move to Mars?Can you tell me _________________________________ _______________________________________________?
Did the USA send a space robot onto Mars last year?Do you know ____________________________________ _______________________________________________? if/whether it takes very long to travel from Earth to Mars if/whether many people are going to move to Mars if/whether the USA sent a space robot onto Mars last year12345678910A2 Benny is writing about what he has foundabout living on Mars. Complete it with ‘that’, ‘if’ or ‘whether’. 10-3thatif/whetherthatthatif/whether12345678910B The notice below was found in today’snewspaper. Both S1 and S2 have read it. S1 is looking at the paper now and starts a conversation with S2. Complete S1’s words on the next page. The first one has been done for you.10-4A writing competition is going on!
Our school newspaper is holding a writing competition. We have all the competitors’ articles in this issue. Who will be the winner of the BEST writer award?1234567891010-51234567891010-6Join us in choosing the BEST writer:Did you ever give your opinion when you read an article in the past? It doesn’t matter even if you haven’t. This is your chance!
Have you read all the competitors’ articles above? If you haven’t, please read them now!
Do you prefer a short title for an article?
Are articles with pictures more attractive than those with only words?
Have any of your friends discussed this competition with you?Just e-mail your opinion to newspaper@mayfield.com.
Thank you for joining us.12345678910The paper asks _________________________________ your opinion about an article after reading it.
The paper asks _________________________________ all the competitors’ articles in the newspaper.I haven’t, but I will try this time.
I haven’t, but I will read them right away.if/whether you have ever givenif/whether you have read10-712345678910The paper asks _________________________________ a short title for an article.
The paper asks _________________________________ more attractive than those with only words.
The paper asks _________________________________ __________ this competition with you.Yes, I prefer a short title. I think it is easier to read and remember.
Yes. I think articles without pictures are not interesting.
Yes. We are discussing it right now, aren’t we?if/whether you preferif/whether articles with pictures are if/whether any of your friends have discussed10-812345678910C S1 and S2 are discussing a notice about theirEnglish newspaper. Read the notice below and complete their conversation.10-912345678910S1 It’s great that our class is going to publish anEnglish newspaper.
S2 Yes. But the notice says (1)__________________________.
S1 Yes. They ask (2)_________________________. They also ask (3)_________________________.
S2 I have no idea about the title of our paper at the moment. Maybe we should consider it a bit longer. I think we can publish it once a month.
S1 That sounds reasonable. They also ask (4)____________________________________.
S2 I would suggest school life be on the front page.
S1 I agree. The last question—they ask (5)__________________________________________________. I think this is a great idea.
S2 Yes. I’m sure we can learn a lot from the paper.(that) there are still some questions about the paperwhat we should call our paperhow often we should publish itWhich section will be on the front pageif/whether we should invite our English teacher to write a column
in the paper10-1012345678910*More language inputWe can only use ‘whether’ to introduce alternative questions as an object clause. (?) I want to know if you have been there or not.
(?) I want to know whether you have been there or not.(?) He asks if there is an apple or an orange.
(?) He asks whether there is an apple or an orange.2-112Do you prefer tea or coffee?Please tell me ____________________________________.
Have you visited the USA or not?I wonder _________________________________________.
Is Peter’s answer right or wrong?I’m not sure ______________________________________.
Is fire or electricity more important in our daily life?I can’t decide _____________________________________ _________________________________________________.
Shall we turn left or right at the crossing?Can you tell me ___________________________________ ________________________________________________? Rewrite the sentences to make object clauses.2-212whether you prefer tea or coffeewhether you have visited the USA or notwhether Peter’s answer is right or wrong whether fire or electricity is more important in our daily life whether we shall turn left or right at the crossingConsolidationWorkbook 8B, pages 30 and 31.