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a Today, architects continue ________ (explo) ways to capture the beauty of natural forms,...
Look at the non-finite structures in sentences.Do they serve the same function in each sentence
b ... it appears ________ (float) above the waterfront promenade and the water that surrounds it.
c Visitors are often _______(amaze) to find themselves in an urban building that so truly captures the beauty of natural forms.
to explore
to float
amazed
e. It is natural ________(think) in this way, but of course it wasn’t...
d ________ buildings such as these enables us to live in closer harmony with our environment.
f. People whose interest is ________(explore) the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s ArtScience Museum.
Creating
to think
exploring
g. To use biomimicry is _______ (create) structures based on natural forms and processes.
h. The building therefore not only responds … by ___________ (generate) its own renewable energy.
i. _______(meet) the needs of today while protecting the world of tomorrow may be a challenge, but even the simplest organisms can help teach us how to achieve this.
to create
generating
To meet
Review Time
非谓语动词包括不定式、动词-ing形式和动词-ed形式。在句中可以作除谓语外的其他不同成分。本单元主要复习非谓语动词作主语、宾语和表语的用法。
非谓语动词
非谓语动词作主语
不定式可以作主语,谓语动词用单数。
当主语较长,谓语较短时,常用it作形式主语,而将真正的主语——不定式放到谓语的后面。
eg To say is one thing; to do is another.
It’s a great pleasure to work with you.
= To work with you is a great pleasure.
形容词侧重修饰不定式(事)时,用for
It is / was + adj. + for / of sb to do sth.
形容词侧重修饰sb(人)时,用of
保持水的清洁对我们来说很重要
It’s important for us to keep the water clean.
这个男生插队很粗鲁
It was rude of the boy to jump the queue!
动词不定式与疑问词how, what, when, where, which等连用构成不定式短语,也可作主语。
eg How to use the computer is the question.
Where to go has not been decided.
动词-ing形式作主语常用于以下结构中:
There is no sense / no point (in) doing sth
It is a waste of time / no use / no good doing sth
eg There is no sense (in) addressing (address)the issue with him now.
It’s a waste of time asking (ask)him. He is dishonest.
非谓语动词作宾语
常跟不定式作宾语的动词有:
决心学会想希望
拒绝设法愿假装
主动答应选计划
同意请求帮一帮
eg The girl pretended to be doing her homework when her mother came in.
He has helped to raise (raise)a lot of money.
(decide/determine, learn, want, expect/hope/wish)
(refuse, manage, hope, pretend)
(offer, promise, choose, plan)
(agree, ask/beg, help)
常跟动词-ing形式作宾语的动词有:
考虑建议要原谅
承认推迟停止想
避免否认继续练
介意完成去欣赏
更愿想象需冒险
eg Instead I suggested taking (take)her out to dinner.
Two men have denied murdering (murder)a woman at a remote picnic spot.
(consider, suggest/advise, excuse)
(admit, delay/put off, stop, fancy)
(avoid, deny, keep/continue, practice)
(mind, finish, enjoy)
(prefer, imagine, need, risk)
look forward to
be/get used to
get down to
devote to
object to
stick to
give up
feel like
insist on
be worth
eg It’s time you got down to reading (read) or the other students will leave you behind.
A lot of the small towns in the area are definitely worth visiting (visit).
非谓语动词作表语
不定式、动词-ing形式和动词-ed形式都可作表语。
eg My only wish is to do (do)something for the public.
My hobby is collecting (collect)old books and magazines.
We were very surprised (surprise)at the result.
The news is really surprising.
They were all surprised at the news.
动词-ing形式作表语常用来修饰事物,表示事物的特征或性质等;动词-ed形式作表语常用来修饰人,表示人的感受等。
eg 这本书很有趣,我对它很有兴趣。(翻译)
This book is interesting and I’m interested in it.
Activity 2 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Drawing
2 to recreate / recreating
3 astonished
4 to explore
Activity 3
Read the information below and write a paragraph introducing the
24 Solar Terms with the words in the box.
Learning from nature’s wisdom led farmers in Ancient China to create the 24 Solar Terms…
Work in pairs. Talk about one of the Solar Terms using the structures you have learnt in this unit where appropriate.
Activity 3
立春 the Beginning of Spring (1st solar term)
雨水 Rain Water (2nd solar term)
惊蛰 the Waking of Insects (3rd solar term)
春分 the Spring Equinox (4th solar term)
清明 Pure Brightness (5th solar term)
谷雨 Grain Rain (6th solar term)
立夏 the Beginning of Summer (7th solar term)
小满 Lesser Fullness of Grain (8th solar term)
芒种 Grain in Beard (9th solar term)
夏至 the Summer Solstice (10th solar term)
小暑 Lesser Heat (11th solar term)
大暑 Greater Heat (12th solar term)
立秋 the Beginning of Autumn (13th solar term)
处暑 the End of Heat (14th solar term)
白露 White Dew (15th solar term)
秋分 the Autumn Equinox (16th solar term)
寒露 Cold Dew (17th solar term)
霜降 Frost's Descent (18th solar term)
立冬 the Beginning of Winter (19th solar term)
小雪 Lesser Snow (20th solar term)
大雪 Greater Snow (21st solar term)
冬至 the Winter Solstice (22nd solar term)
小寒 Lesser Cold (23rd solar term)
大寒 Greater Cold (24th solar term)
Activity 4
Learning (learn)from nature’s wisdom led farmers in Ancient China
to create(create) the 24 Solar Terms, which were based on observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural phenomena. Indicating changes in weather conditions, the 24 Solar Terms remain of particular importance(important) to farmers for guiding their practices. The first term is known as “Beginning of Spring”, and marks when the days become longer and the temperature begins to increase. Nowadays, the 24 Solar Terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life. So varied are (be)the functions of the Solar Terms and their contributions(contribute) to cultural identity, that in 2016, they were added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
天气太冷,我们只好呆在家里。
So cold was the weather that we had to stay at home.
draw inspiration from nature
Nowhere is this better illustrated than in...
natural landscapes in miniature
along with
be modeled on natural features
vary from the splashing of fish to a tree in blossom
be based on Chinese lunar calendar
be added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible
Cultural Heritage
从自然中汲取灵感
没有比在...中表现地更好了
微型自然景观
和...
仿效/模仿自然特征
从惊鱼溅水到满树开花
以农历为基础
被加入联合国教科文组织
非物质文化遗产名录
Inspiration from animals
Activity 5 Read the passage about biomimicry and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
1 What are the types of biomimicry mentioned in the passage What else do you know about them
One is copying form and shape. Another one is taking inspiration from the abilities of animals.
2 What other examples of biomimicry can you think of Share them with the class.
Activity 6 Complete the information with the words and expressions in Activity 5.
1 taking inspiration from
2 Copying
3 observing
4 inspired by
5 seeking solutions to
向大自然寻求解决之道(look)
成功做某事
观察飞行的鸽子
寻求解决人类问题的方法(seek)
被使用在预警系统中
避免相互碰撞
位于、在于
明确物体的位置
一个陆地物种
允许某人做
防弹的
look to nature for a solution
succeed in doing sth
observe pigeons in flight
seek solutions to human problems
be employed in early-warning systems
avoid crashing into each other
lie in
identify the position of objects
a land species
allow sb to do
bullet-proof
Activity 8 Read the passage and answer the questions.
1 Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements
2 What were Hua Tuo’s achivements
Because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that other animals possess in order to survive in the wild.
Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi. He was the first physician to use anesthesia during surgery in China. He was known as the best physician of his time and he was an expert in acupuncture.
Activity 9 Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned by the speakers.
Activity 10 Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi.
1 identified with a form of exercise
2 the / their organs to work better
3 does good to
4 the heart to work well
5 deer exercise
6 good for the lung
7 to live to an advanced age
8 more than 90 years of age
9 mental benefits
10 to relax the mind and improve concentration
Activity 11 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Talking about benefits
Showing interest
By…, you learn…
It helps people to…
…is good for…
Really
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
他们模仿动物的方式
产生,发生
动物拥有的能力
在野外生存
第一套
形成,产生
认为...有(良好的品质)
...方面的专家
对...有好处
活到高龄
提高专注力
the way they imitate animals
come about
abilities that animals possess
survive in the wild
the first set
come into being\existence
be credidted with
an expert in
do good to\ be good for
live to an advanced age
improve concentration
thanks