(共21张PPT)
Unit Four
Stage and screen
Section Two
Using Language
-ing(present participles) as adverbial
a. Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence — until the Peking Opera came to town!
b. … seeing the main characters come on stage, I was surprised!
1. In sentence (a), who had seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times
In sentence (b), who saw the main characters come on stage
2. Is this structure used more often in spoken or written English
c. Since I had seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence — until the Peking Opera came to town!
d. … when I saw the main characters come on stage, I was surprised!
3. What is the difference between the two groups of sentences
4. Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage
The first group uses present participles as adverbial while the second group uses adverbial clauses.
The sentences from the reading passage are more concise and formal.
When he saw the police,
1.做时间状语
Seeing the police, he made a run for the exit.
The function of “v–ing” as adverbial
Because she was well taken care of,
2.做原因状语
Being well taken care of, she recovered soon.
It will take you half an hour to get to the station,
allowing for traffic delays.
If you allow for traffic delays,
3.做条件状语
Although we grant this to be true,
4.做让步状语
Granting this to be true, we cannot explain it.
by creeping up on me like that
5.做方式状语
You gave me such a fright creeping up on me like that!
and trailed his teddy bear behind him
6.做伴随状语
The little boy went upstairs,
trailing his teddy bear behind him.
completely wet
7.做程度状语
He was caught in the heavy rain and got his clothes soaking wet.
so that he struck his head against the door and cut it
8.做结果状语
The child fell, striking his head against the door and cutting it.
注意1:
“v-ing” 作状语,其逻辑主语必须与主句主语一致。
While reading the book, the telephone rang.
While reading the book, she heard the telephone rang.
当她读书的时候,电话响了。
注意2:
现在分词作状语时,要注意分词的时间性--分词动作和谓语动作同时发生,用现在分词的一般式(doing);分词动作发生在谓语动作之前,分词用完成式(having done)。
Having worked for two days, Steve felt extremely exhausted.
Walking in the street, I came across an old friend.
把下列状语从句转换为 “v-ing” 形式做状语
1.When I was working in the countryside, I learned a lot.
2. Since you are a leader, you should set an example to others.
Working in the countryside, I learned a lot.
Being a leader, you should set an example to others.
3. As the Tom had stayed here for years, he knew the city well.
Having stayed here for years, Tom knew the city well.
Complete the journal entry with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Today I performed in the school play. I did a good job! ______________ (see) all my family and friends in the audience applaud me, I felt so confident and grateful.
Seeing
At first, I hadn’t realized how much work it would be. The teacher was very strict, __________ (make) me so nervous that I would forget my lines. I often stayed up late at night __________ (practise) my part.
making
practising
___________ (feel) extremely discouraged, I almost gave up. But thanks to the support of my teacher, parents and friends, I overcame my fears, ____________ (know) that I did the best I could.
It’s an unforgettable experience. No pain, no gain, as the saying goes.
Feeling
knowing
I went to watch the ballet The Peony Pavilion last night. Because I thought ballet was more or less the same everywhere, I was totally unprepared for its unique beauty. As soon as the curtain rose, I was absorbed. The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and music, so the Eastern influence on the ballet was clear. The production was full of colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in new ways. I enjoyed it so much that I have changed my opinion about ballet. I can’t wait to go again!