外研版（2019）选择性必修第二册 Unit4 Breaking boundaries Using language 公开课课件(共47张PPT)
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Using language
Unit 4 Breaking boundaries
目录
contents
Grammar
I
IV
Vocabulary building
II
Listening & speaking
III
Homework
I
Grammar
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
a. But it is vital not to take any chances.
b. But not to take any chances is vital.
c. It is important to remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries.
d. To remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries is important.
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
1. What does “it” refer to in sentences (a) and (c)
2. What is the difference between the sentences in each group Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (c) instead of (b) and (d)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
1. What does “it” refer to in sentences (a) and (c)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
“It” refers to “not to take any chances” in sentence (a) and “to remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries” in sentence (c).
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
2. What is the difference between the sentences in each group Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (c) instead of (b) and (d)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The first sentences in each group use “it” as an empty subject at the beginning of the sentences. The reason why sentences (a) and (c) are chosen is that the sentences are kept balanced and the key information of the sentences is emphasised.
Now look for more sentences with this structure in the reading passage, and summarise its use in your own words.
I felt it was my duty as a doctor to go there and offer my help.
It is so inspiring to have colleagues like Wilton, Maisy and Alfonso, ...
..., it is absolutely essential for us all to collaborate to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 作为形式主语，所代替的是句子的逻辑主语，并无实际词义。这可以保持句子的结构平衡，避免主语太长，显得头重脚轻。
it 作为形式主语主要分为三种情况：
Grammar: It as an empty subject
1. 代表不定式
根据句子的谓语又可以分为四种类型：
1) be + 形容词 + 不定式
例如：It is difficult to translate the book.
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
2) be + 名词 + 不定式
例如：It was her duty to clean the room.
3) be + 介词短语 + 不定式
例如：It was against my principle to do that.
4) 及物动词 + 宾语 + 不定式
例如：It cost 150 yuan to buy the dress.
it 作为形式主语
2. 代表动名词
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 代表动名词时，一般以“be + 名词”作谓语，也可以以“be + 形容词”作谓语。
例如：It is no use doing that.
It’s pleasant sitting here.
it 作为形式主语
3. 代表从句
具体又可以分为四种类型：
Grammar: It as an empty subject
例如：It is natural that she knows everything about it.
1) it + be + 形容词 + 从句
2) it + be + 名词 + 从句
例如：It is a question how he did it.
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
例如：It is not decided who will take over the company.
3) it + 动词的被动语态 + 从句
4) it + be / 其他系动词 + that 从句
例如：It may be / seems that he views the issue from a different perspective.
3. 代表从句
it 作为形式主语
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
1) It is clear / obvious / true / possible / certain / ... that ...
例如：It is obvious that he’s late.
很明显他迟到了。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
2) It is important / necessary / right / strange / natural / ... that ... (should) do ...
例如：It is necessary that you do enough exercises before
the race.
你在比赛前做足够的运动是有必要的。
3) It is said / reported / learnt / ... that ...
例如：It is reported that a seven-year-old girl won the game.
据报道，一个七岁的女孩赢了比赛。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
4) It is suggested / ordered / required / ... that ... (should) do ...
例如：It is suggested that the meeting (should) be put off.
人们建议推迟会议。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
5) It is a pity / shame / ... that ...
例如：It is a pity that you didn’t see such a good film.
真可惜你没看到这么好的电影。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
6) It happens / seems / looks / appears / ... that ...
例如：It happens that I know him.
碰巧我认识他。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
7) It doesn’t matter whether / if ...
例如：It doesn’t matter if you miss the bus, because there’s
another one 15 minutes later.
你错过了这趟公交车也没关系，15分钟后还有一趟。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
8) It looks / seems as if ...
例如：It looks as if he is wrong.
看起来像是他错了。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
9) It takes ... (some time) to do ...
例如：It took us three hours to get there.
去那里要花费我们三个小时。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
10) It is + 形容词 + (of sb) + to do ...
例如：It is kind of you to think so much of us.
你为我们考虑那么多，你真是太好了。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
According to the “2017 Hollywood Diversity Report”, to get roles in American film and television is no longer quite so difficult for women and minorities. This is another small but important advance against
gender and racial discrimination.
it is no longer quite so difficult for women and minorities to get roles in American film and television
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The report analysed 200 films released in 2015 and 1,206 TV shows from 2014 to 2015, and discovered that to become a leading actor in Hollywood is now a more realistic hope for minority actors. In more good news, to write and direct Hollywood films is more common than before for women.
it is now a more realistic hope for minority actors
to become a leading actor in Hollywood
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The report analysed 200 films released in 2015 and 1,206 TV shows from 2014 to 2015, and discovered that to become a leading actor in Hollywood is now a more realistic hope for minority actors. In more good news, to write and direct Hollywood films is more common than before for women.
it is more common than before for women to write and direct Hollywood films
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The bad news is that there is still a long way to go. Leading roles are more likely to be given to white actors. Asian American actors, in particular, still face problems. Even now, to cast white actors as Asian characters is seen as acceptable by film studios. But at least the report shows that things are moving slowly in the right direction.
it is seen as acceptable by film studios to cast white actors as Asian characters
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
not a surprising thing / students see different skin colours in the same class
possible / people hear many different languages and dialects
easy / people find products from all over the world
not difficult / foreigners settle down and find a job
a common thing / people from different countries work in the same company
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
not a surprising thing / students see different skin colours in the same class
possible / people hear many different languages and dialects
It is not a surprising thing for students to see different skin colours in the same class.
It is possible for people to hear many different languages and dialects.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
easy / people find products from all over the world
not difficult / foreigners settle down and find a job
It is easy for people to find products from all over the world.
It is not difficult for foreigners to settle down and find a job.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
a common thing / people from different countries work in the same company
It is a common thing for people from different countries to work in the same company.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
Beijing today is multicultural. It is not a surprising thing for students to see different skin colours in the same class. It is possible for people to hear many different languages and dialects. It is easy for people to find products from all over the world. It is not difficult for foreigners to settle down and find a job. It is a common thing for people from different countries to work in the same company.
Describe one of the cities using it as an empty subject where appropriate. Do online research if necessary.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Toronto
Shanghai
London
Sydney
II
Vocabulary building
Vocabulary building
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Nowadays, people all over the world are becoming more and more connected, as if the world were getting smaller — as if we were living in a “global village”.
Technology is largely responsible for bringing people together.
bring together 使……团结起来；集合
Vocabulary building
Channels of communication, such as the mobile phone and the Internet, have made it possible to speak instantly with someone on the other side of the planet, enabling us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures. The television, meanwhile, is a window on the world, giving us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles.
形成密切联系
了解世界的窗口
沟通渠道
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
Cultural exchange helps us to be more inclusive and to overcome culture shock. But inclusiveness doesn’t mean that our cultures will merge into one another. Rather, it’s about countries and people making a joint effort to come together to create a more harmonious and understanding
world, so that we can all enjoy the mutual benefits.
更包容的
文化冲击
共同努力
互惠互利
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
1. What phenomenon does the passage describe
2. What effect does technology have on cultural exchange
It describes the phenomenon of the “global village” as related to the promotion of technological and cultural exchange.
Technology enables us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures and gives us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles.
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
Dear Editor,
Your article about living in a global village really struck a chord with me because I’ve just returned from a teaching project in Cambodia and Thailand. I had been worried about the 1_____________ , but fortunately the other volunteers and local teachers were really welcoming. We were able to
2 __________________________ each other as well as our students.
culture shock
form close connections with
Vocabulary building
Throughout, we made 3____________ to make our classes a success, so that we could all enjoy the 4 ______________ of working well together. It was rewarding to see how our work helped 5 _____________________ from different cultures.
a joint effort
mutual benefits
bring people together
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
Vocabulary building
Before I went, TV and the Internet were my
6 ____________________, but being there in person was even better. I think the experience has taught me to
7 _________________ and I can’t wait to do it all over again.
Paul
window on the world
be more inclusive
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
III
Listening & speaking
Listening & speaking
Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.
1. More and more foreign words and expressions are entering the English language, especially those about food.
2. Chinese food is popular in the UK, and many Chinese words and expressions are entering English dictionaries as a result.
3. Intercultural communication is increasing, and people all over the world have a better understanding of each other.
4. World sports are bringing people together in the same way that food is.
Listening & speaking
Listen again and complete the table.
Phenomena Examples
More and more 1 _______________________________ into dictionaries these days. From Devon: grockle
From Chinese: wok, chow mein,
2 _______ and chop suey
regional words are making it
wonton
Listening & speaking
Phenomena Examples
Besides words, changes also happen to 3 ____ ________________________________________________________ ______________. In a large Asian supermarket, there are 4 _______________ from Asia.
There are 5 _______________________
______________ in the male speaker’s city, such as 6 ____________________
________________________________.
Many European people can 7 __________________.
the food we now find in shops and restaurants /
the food we buy and eat
all kinds of food
a lot of other restaurants /
a lot of choices
Italian, French and
Japanese restaurants
use chopsticks
Listening & speaking
Phenomena Examples
Sports also play an important role in 8 __________ ____________ . It is not a surprise to see 9 _____________
_________________________ while watching the UEFA Champions League live and not unusual to find people enjoying 10 ________________________
__________ on the other side of the world.
connecting
people
people in Britain eating Chinese food
pizza while watching the
same game
Really
That’s interesting.
Is it really
It is really amazing ...
I also find it interesting to see ...
No wonder it isn’t a surprise to see ...
It is not unusual to find ...
Listening & speaking: Summary
Showing interest
Describing a common phenomenon
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Really
That’s interesting.
Is it really
Listening & speaking: Summary
Showing interest
Describing a common phenomenon
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
It is really amazing ...
I also find it interesting to see ...
No wonder it isn’t a surprise to see ...
It is not unusual to find ...
Listening & speaking: Pair work
Work in pairs. Talk about another phenomenon of the global village using the expressions in this section.
IV
Homework
Homework
1. Summarize the usage of It as an empty subject and do the relevant exercises.
2. Read more about the global village on the Internet.
Using language
Unit 4 Breaking boundaries
目录
contents
Grammar
I
IV
Vocabulary building
II
Listening & speaking
III
Homework
I
Grammar
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
a. But it is vital not to take any chances.
b. But not to take any chances is vital.
c. It is important to remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries.
d. To remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries is important.
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
1. What does “it” refer to in sentences (a) and (c)
2. What is the difference between the sentences in each group Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (c) instead of (b) and (d)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
1. What does “it” refer to in sentences (a) and (c)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
“It” refers to “not to take any chances” in sentence (a) and “to remember that Ebola doesn’t respect national boundaries” in sentence (c).
Look at the sentences and answer the questions.
Sentences (a) and (c) are from the reading passage.
2. What is the difference between the sentences in each group Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (c) instead of (b) and (d)
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The first sentences in each group use “it” as an empty subject at the beginning of the sentences. The reason why sentences (a) and (c) are chosen is that the sentences are kept balanced and the key information of the sentences is emphasised.
Now look for more sentences with this structure in the reading passage, and summarise its use in your own words.
I felt it was my duty as a doctor to go there and offer my help.
It is so inspiring to have colleagues like Wilton, Maisy and Alfonso, ...
..., it is absolutely essential for us all to collaborate to create a global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 作为形式主语，所代替的是句子的逻辑主语，并无实际词义。这可以保持句子的结构平衡，避免主语太长，显得头重脚轻。
it 作为形式主语主要分为三种情况：
Grammar: It as an empty subject
1. 代表不定式
根据句子的谓语又可以分为四种类型：
1) be + 形容词 + 不定式
例如：It is difficult to translate the book.
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
2) be + 名词 + 不定式
例如：It was her duty to clean the room.
3) be + 介词短语 + 不定式
例如：It was against my principle to do that.
4) 及物动词 + 宾语 + 不定式
例如：It cost 150 yuan to buy the dress.
it 作为形式主语
2. 代表动名词
Grammar: It as an empty subject
it 代表动名词时，一般以“be + 名词”作谓语，也可以以“be + 形容词”作谓语。
例如：It is no use doing that.
It’s pleasant sitting here.
it 作为形式主语
3. 代表从句
具体又可以分为四种类型：
Grammar: It as an empty subject
例如：It is natural that she knows everything about it.
1) it + be + 形容词 + 从句
2) it + be + 名词 + 从句
例如：It is a question how he did it.
it 作为形式主语
Grammar: It as an empty subject
例如：It is not decided who will take over the company.
3) it + 动词的被动语态 + 从句
4) it + be / 其他系动词 + that 从句
例如：It may be / seems that he views the issue from a different perspective.
3. 代表从句
it 作为形式主语
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
1) It is clear / obvious / true / possible / certain / ... that ...
例如：It is obvious that he’s late.
很明显他迟到了。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
2) It is important / necessary / right / strange / natural / ... that ... (should) do ...
例如：It is necessary that you do enough exercises before
the race.
你在比赛前做足够的运动是有必要的。
3) It is said / reported / learnt / ... that ...
例如：It is reported that a seven-year-old girl won the game.
据报道，一个七岁的女孩赢了比赛。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
4) It is suggested / ordered / required / ... that ... (should) do ...
例如：It is suggested that the meeting (should) be put off.
人们建议推迟会议。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
5) It is a pity / shame / ... that ...
例如：It is a pity that you didn’t see such a good film.
真可惜你没看到这么好的电影。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
6) It happens / seems / looks / appears / ... that ...
例如：It happens that I know him.
碰巧我认识他。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
7) It doesn’t matter whether / if ...
例如：It doesn’t matter if you miss the bus, because there’s
another one 15 minutes later.
你错过了这趟公交车也没关系，15分钟后还有一趟。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
8) It looks / seems as if ...
例如：It looks as if he is wrong.
看起来像是他错了。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
9) It takes ... (some time) to do ...
例如：It took us three hours to get there.
去那里要花费我们三个小时。
Grammar: It as an empty subject
10) It is + 形容词 + (of sb) + to do ...
例如：It is kind of you to think so much of us.
你为我们考虑那么多，你真是太好了。
it 作为形式主语时的一些常见句型：
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
According to the “2017 Hollywood Diversity Report”, to get roles in American film and television is no longer quite so difficult for women and minorities. This is another small but important advance against
gender and racial discrimination.
it is no longer quite so difficult for women and minorities to get roles in American film and television
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The report analysed 200 films released in 2015 and 1,206 TV shows from 2014 to 2015, and discovered that to become a leading actor in Hollywood is now a more realistic hope for minority actors. In more good news, to write and direct Hollywood films is more common than before for women.
it is now a more realistic hope for minority actors
to become a leading actor in Hollywood
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The report analysed 200 films released in 2015 and 1,206 TV shows from 2014 to 2015, and discovered that to become a leading actor in Hollywood is now a more realistic hope for minority actors. In more good news, to write and direct Hollywood films is more common than before for women.
it is more common than before for women to write and direct Hollywood films
Rewrite the underlined parts using it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
The bad news is that there is still a long way to go. Leading roles are more likely to be given to white actors. Asian American actors, in particular, still face problems. Even now, to cast white actors as Asian characters is seen as acceptable by film studios. But at least the report shows that things are moving slowly in the right direction.
it is seen as acceptable by film studios to cast white actors as Asian characters
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
not a surprising thing / students see different skin colours in the same class
possible / people hear many different languages and dialects
easy / people find products from all over the world
not difficult / foreigners settle down and find a job
a common thing / people from different countries work in the same company
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
not a surprising thing / students see different skin colours in the same class
possible / people hear many different languages and dialects
It is not a surprising thing for students to see different skin colours in the same class.
It is possible for people to hear many different languages and dialects.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
easy / people find products from all over the world
not difficult / foreigners settle down and find a job
It is easy for people to find products from all over the world.
It is not difficult for foreigners to settle down and find a job.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
a common thing / people from different countries work in the same company
It is a common thing for people from different countries to work in the same company.
Describe the city using the information provided and it as an empty subject.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Beijing
Beijing today is multicultural. It is not a surprising thing for students to see different skin colours in the same class. It is possible for people to hear many different languages and dialects. It is easy for people to find products from all over the world. It is not difficult for foreigners to settle down and find a job. It is a common thing for people from different countries to work in the same company.
Describe one of the cities using it as an empty subject where appropriate. Do online research if necessary.
Grammar: It as an empty subject
Toronto
Shanghai
London
Sydney
II
Vocabulary building
Vocabulary building
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Nowadays, people all over the world are becoming more and more connected, as if the world were getting smaller — as if we were living in a “global village”.
Technology is largely responsible for bringing people together.
bring together 使……团结起来；集合
Vocabulary building
Channels of communication, such as the mobile phone and the Internet, have made it possible to speak instantly with someone on the other side of the planet, enabling us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures. The television, meanwhile, is a window on the world, giving us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles.
形成密切联系
了解世界的窗口
沟通渠道
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
Cultural exchange helps us to be more inclusive and to overcome culture shock. But inclusiveness doesn’t mean that our cultures will merge into one another. Rather, it’s about countries and people making a joint effort to come together to create a more harmonious and understanding
world, so that we can all enjoy the mutual benefits.
更包容的
文化冲击
共同努力
互惠互利
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
1. What phenomenon does the passage describe
2. What effect does technology have on cultural exchange
It describes the phenomenon of the “global village” as related to the promotion of technological and cultural exchange.
Technology enables us to form close connections with people of completely different cultures and gives us quick and easy access to other cultures and lifestyles.
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention
to the expressions in bold.
Vocabulary building
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
Dear Editor,
Your article about living in a global village really struck a chord with me because I’ve just returned from a teaching project in Cambodia and Thailand. I had been worried about the 1_____________ , but fortunately the other volunteers and local teachers were really welcoming. We were able to
2 __________________________ each other as well as our students.
culture shock
form close connections with
Vocabulary building
Throughout, we made 3____________ to make our classes a success, so that we could all enjoy the 4 ______________ of working well together. It was rewarding to see how our work helped 5 _____________________ from different cultures.
a joint effort
mutual benefits
bring people together
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
Vocabulary building
Before I went, TV and the Internet were my
6 ____________________, but being there in person was even better. I think the experience has taught me to
7 _________________ and I can’t wait to do it all over again.
Paul
window on the world
be more inclusive
Complete the letter with the correct form of the
expressions in the above activity.
III
Listening & speaking
Listening & speaking
Listen to the conversation and choose the main idea.
1. More and more foreign words and expressions are entering the English language, especially those about food.
2. Chinese food is popular in the UK, and many Chinese words and expressions are entering English dictionaries as a result.
3. Intercultural communication is increasing, and people all over the world have a better understanding of each other.
4. World sports are bringing people together in the same way that food is.
Listening & speaking
Listen again and complete the table.
Phenomena Examples
More and more 1 _______________________________ into dictionaries these days. From Devon: grockle
From Chinese: wok, chow mein,
2 _______ and chop suey
regional words are making it
wonton
Listening & speaking
Phenomena Examples
Besides words, changes also happen to 3 ____ ________________________________________________________ ______________. In a large Asian supermarket, there are 4 _______________ from Asia.
There are 5 _______________________
______________ in the male speaker’s city, such as 6 ____________________
________________________________.
Many European people can 7 __________________.
the food we now find in shops and restaurants /
the food we buy and eat
all kinds of food
a lot of other restaurants /
a lot of choices
Italian, French and
Japanese restaurants
use chopsticks
Listening & speaking
Phenomena Examples
Sports also play an important role in 8 __________ ____________ . It is not a surprise to see 9 _____________
_________________________ while watching the UEFA Champions League live and not unusual to find people enjoying 10 ________________________
__________ on the other side of the world.
connecting
people
people in Britain eating Chinese food
pizza while watching the
same game
Really
That’s interesting.
Is it really
It is really amazing ...
I also find it interesting to see ...
No wonder it isn’t a surprise to see ...
It is not unusual to find ...
Listening & speaking: Summary
Showing interest
Describing a common phenomenon
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Really
That’s interesting.
Is it really
Listening & speaking: Summary
Showing interest
Describing a common phenomenon
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
It is really amazing ...
I also find it interesting to see ...
No wonder it isn’t a surprise to see ...
It is not unusual to find ...
Listening & speaking: Pair work
Work in pairs. Talk about another phenomenon of the global village using the expressions in this section.
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Homework
Homework
1. Summarize the usage of It as an empty subject and do the relevant exercises.
2. Read more about the global village on the Internet.