牛津版英语九年级上册Module 3 Leisure
Unit 5 Action! Period 4 Grammar
Adverbial clauses of concession with although and though
Class_____________ Name
Step 1. Lead-in: watch the video about Liu Wei.
Step 2. Discovery 1
1. Although/Though Liu Wei is disabled, he plays the piano well.
Rule 1
We use adverbial clauses of concession to (compare / contrast) two ideas.
Step 3. Discovery 2
What are the differences between the two sentences
Although/Though he is disabled, he plays the piano well.
He plays the piano well although/though he is disabled.
Rule 2
Although/though引导的让步状语从句可位于 ,与后面的主句用“ ” 隔开,也可以直接放在主句 。
Exercise:Match the sentence according to rule 2
A B
1 Although Simon has done well in his studies, a he still works really hard.
2 I found it difficult to talk to foreigners b my mother went to work.
in English
c you should not drink too
3 Though it was Sunday, much of it
4 Although milk is good, d although I thought my
English was quite good.
Step 4. Discovery 3
(
Although/though
he is poor, he is happy.
Although/though
she worked hard, she
failed.
Although/though
I fail, I’ll keeping on try
He is happy
although/though
he is poor.
She fails
although/though
she works hard.
6. I’ll keep on trying
although/though
I fail.
)
(
7. He is poor,
but
he is happy.
8. She worked hard,
but
she failed.
9. I fail,
but
I’ll keep on trying.
)
Rule 3
We ( can / cannot ) use although or though together with but in the same sentence.
Exercise: Correct the text according to rule 3
Dear Aunt Linda,
① Although I’m 15 years old, but my dad still treats me as a careless child. ② I have told him not to treat me like that for many times, but he doesn’t value(重视、看重) my opinions. ③ He is so strict with me. ④ I tried to work hard but he is still not satisfied with me. ⑤ Though I love my dad, but I can’t bear(忍受) what he does. ⑥And I believe he loves me too, but he doesn’t know how to treat me properly. ⑦I have been tried many times to talk with him although he never listens.
What should I do Please, help me.
Yours,
David
Step 5. Oral practice based on rule 1.2.3
had no arms /
show great talent(天赋) in / swim
face much difficulty/
finally succeed/
by/ work hard
be in a very cold situation / keep on defending(保卫)
our country
Step 6. Discussion:Their stories tell us...
Step 7. Exercise: Finish the fairy tale with although and though according to the tips. Choose A、B、C、D into the blank.
Long ago, there was a poor farmer called Fred. Fred and his wife Doris lived in an old, small hut. One winter night, the Luck Fairy visited them.
“Fred, you’re a good and hard-working farmer. I’d like to give you three wishes”, said the Luck Fairy. Fred and Doris smiled at each other and said, “Thank you very much. We don’t need any wishes. (1) ______”
“You don’t earn much. I can give you some gold coins,” said the Fairy.
“No, thank you. (2) ____”said Doris.
“Your hut is old and small. I can give you a big new house,” said the Fairy.
“We don’t need a new house. (3)___ We like this hut very much. I’ve lived here with Doris for many years,” replied Fred.
“How about some beautiful clothes ” asked the Fairy.
“No. We don’t need any. (4) ___They keep us warm in winter,” answered Doris.
“You’re great people. I like you very much. I wish you happiness and health forever,” said the Fairy. Then she disappeared.
A. Although / Though we’re old, we work in the fields every day.
B. Although / Though our hut is old and small, we keep it clean.
C. Although / Though our clothes are worn, they are still comfortable.
D. Although / Though we’re poor, we live happily,
Step 8. Homework
1. Draw some pictures and make three sentences about your friends with although & though.
2. Finish the exercise on P72、73.
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