(共25张PPT)
Unit 2
A life’s
work
Using language
表语从句
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a This is what makes them so special.
b A simple restaurant was where he usually had
the same meal of sausages, eggs and coffee.
What form does the predicative take in sentences (a) and (b)
The predicative in sentences (a) and (b) takes the form of a clause.
Why is “what” used in sentence (a) and “where” used in sentence (b)
“What” is used in sentence (a) because it acts as the subject of “makes”
in the predicative clause. “where” is used in sentence (b) because it acts
as the adverbial in the predicative clause.
What other words do you know that can lead a predicative clause
Other words are who, when, how, why, etc.
Now look for more sentences with predicative clauses in the reading passage, and summarise their uses in your own words.
More sentences with predicative clauses in the reading passage:
This devotion and hard work is what we see reflected within his photos.
Bill Cunningham was an observer... and this was how he wanted it.
Predicative clause
The question is who will do it.
The question is difficult.
在复合句中充当表语的从句叫表语从句。位于主句的系动词之后,对主语进行解释、说明,使主语的内容具体化。表语从句必须用陈述语序。
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表语从句
The structure of predicative clause.
主语 + 系动词 + 引导词 + 简单句
This is why he did it.
What I want to say is that I am tired.
表语从句
Conjunction words 引导词
连接词
从属连词: that, whether, as if, as though, because …
连接副词: when, where, how, why
(在从句中不作成分)
(在从句中作主语、宾语、表语、定语)
(在从句中作状语)
连接代词: what, who, whom, whose, which, …+ever
表语从句引导词的选择
The fact is _____ inevitably she took out her frustrations on her son.
that不做成分,没有意义,连接作用,不能省略
从属连词: that、whether (不能用if)、as if/though、because
that
The question is ___________ they could handle the problem.
whether
whether不做成分,但有意义,表“是否”
表语从句引导词的选择
He looked ________ he had seen a ghost.
与事实不符,表示对过去的虚拟,用过去完成式
从属连词: that、whether (不能用if)、as if/though、because
as if
Dark clouds are gathering. It seems ________ it is going to rain.
as if
与事实相符,用正常的陈述语气
表语从句引导词的选择
He felt frustrated. That's __________he failed in the exam.
because 不做成分,但有意义,表“因为”。
从属连词: that、whether (不能用if)、as if/though、because
because
表语从句引导词的选择
that在从句中不做成分,也没有实际意义,但不可省略;whether也不能省略,意思为:是否。as if / though,在句子中不充当任何成分,但有意义。译为:似乎,好像。
1. My belief is ______________I will succeed by working hard.
2. The most pleasant thing of the rainy season is ________one can be
entirely free from dust.
3. The problem is ______________we can find them there.
4. It sounds _________________someone is knocking at the door.
that
as if/though
whether
从属连词: that、whether (不能用if)、as if/though、because
that
表语从句引导词的选择
连接代词: what, who, whom, whose, which, …+ever
What makes us curious is ______ led to EDG's achieving fame.
做成分(主语),有意义,不能省略
what
This is ______ my mother has taught me --- to face my fault bravely.
what
做成分(宾语),有意义,不能省略
表语从句引导词的选择
连接代词: what, who, whom, whose, which, …+ever
The question is ______ was chosen to attend the meeting.
做成分(主语),有意义,不能省略
who
The most important thing is ________ telescope can find the suitable planet to live in.
whose
做成分(定语),有意义,不能省略
表语从句引导词的选择
连接代词: what, who, whom, whose, which, …+ever
who(ever)、whom(ever)、whose、what(ever)在从句中作主语、宾语、表语、定语。
1. You can be __________ you want to be.
2. The question is ____________ caused the car accident.
3. The most important thing is ____________ responsibility it is.
whoever
whose
what
表语从句引导词的选择
连接副词: when, where, how, why
What the authority wants to know is _______ the fire broke out.
做成分(状语),有意义,不能省略
when
That is ________ the jet took off.
where
做成分(状语),有意义,不能省略
表语从句引导词的选择
连接副词: when, where, how, why
The question is ______ she can transform her son into a strong-willed boy.
做成分(状语),有意义,不能省略
how
He failed in the exam. That's _______ he felt depressed.
why
做成分(状语),有意义,不能省略
表语从句引导词的选择
when、where、why、how引导表语从句,在从句中作状语,表示时间、地点、原因、方式。
1. This is ____________I don't agree with you.
这就是我不同意你的地方。
2. The question is __________we can get in touch with him.
问题是我们怎样才能和他联系上。
3. That is _________ I got wet through.
那就是为什么我被淋湿了。
where
why
how
连接副词: when, where, how, why
Summary
表语从句的结构
主语 + 系动词 + 引导词 + 简单句
引导词
{
从属连词:that,whether,as,as if/though,because
连接代词:who,what,which,whom,whose...+ever
连接副词:when,where,how,why,...+ever
注意点
if 不引导表语从句。
语序: 连主谓。
that引导表语从句时不能省略。
表语从句
Listen to the story of Ruth Bancroft and complete the sentences with predicative clauses. Listen again if necessary.
Ruth Bancroft was the creator of the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California. Bancroft was born in Brockton to Swedish parents, who relocated when she was a baby. As a child, she loved to explore the Californian flora, and establishing a garden grew out of her own personal interest in plants and wildflowers. Her garden was the first to be preserved by The Garden Conservancy, and has been welcoming visitors since 1992. Bancroft lived to the incredible age of 109.
1. One reason why the garden is unique is
______________________________________________________________.
2. Another reason for its uniqueness is
______________________________________________________________.
3. The drought-resistant plants with thick, fleshy leaves became
______________________________________________________________.
4. Although Walnut Creek was not ________________________, Ruth managed to grow them by much trial and error.
5. It seemed ____________________________________________________.
that it comprises an array of plants adapted to dry conditions
that it is the life’s work of only one woman:Ruth Bancroft
what she was most interested in
where they grew naturally
as though nothing would ever stop her from continuing this work
Rewrite the underlined sentences using predicative clauses.
Mei Lanfang(1894—1961)
Mei Lanfang was born into a family of Peking and Kunqu Opera performers in 1894. At the age of eight,he started training in Peking Opera on a daily basis. When he was 17, he kept a flock of pigeons and trained them to fly high. Every day Mei watched them as they flew,which helped him to develop the expressive eye movements that were so crucial to his art. His hard work and dedication made him a leading artist in Peking Opera.
Mei was also an innovator. In addition to new stage designs and singing styles,his innovations in make-up and costume design allowed for more vivid depictions of
female characters. This contributed greatly to the development of Peking Opera.
Until he passed away in 1961,Mei had been performing and encouraging the spread of Peking Opera for almost 60 years. This lifelong devotion has made him one of the most celebrated Peking Opera artists of all time.
The age of eight was when he started training in Peking Opera on a daily basis.
Watching the pigeons as they flew every day was how he developed the expressive eye movements that were so crucial to his art.
His hard work and dedication were what made him a leading artist in Peking Opera.
His innovations in make-up and costume design, which allowed for more vivid depictions of female characters, were what contributed greatly to the development of Peking Opera.
This lifelong devotion was what has made him one of the most celebrated Peking Opera artists of all time.
Think of another artist and write about their devotion to their art. Use predicative clauses where appropriate.
Xu Beihong was one of the most influential art educators and painters in the 20th century. One of his contributions is that he insisted on the innovation and improvement of Chinese painting all his life. His realistic painting theory is what influenced a new generation of painters most.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Traditional crafts have long been disappearing from countries across the world. With many crafts having been, or about to be, lost forever, people have realised the importance of preserving those that remain. In fact, after a long period of decline, traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance. There is greater public interest in old stories and traditions, as well as a desire for high-quality products. Such objects are produced through a combination of skill, respect for materials, devotion to tradition, and focus on the task. Craftsmanship speaks to the human need for skilled and socially useful work; the sort of work that can be admired and valued by society.
1. What is currently happening to traditional crafts
Traditional crafts have recently undergone a renaissance.
2. Why are people starting to engage more with traditional crafts
Because there is greater public interest in old stories and traditions, as well as a desire for high-quality products. Furthermore, craftsmanship reflects people’s desire for skilled and socially useful work.
Thanks!