(共38张PPT)
Understanding ideas
The Age of Majority
Unit 1 Growing up
Learning aims
To understand the main idea of the passage.
To master the useful words and phrases.
To figure out what turning 18 really means to you.
寒窗十二载,今日终承责。六月桂花香,今朝终成人。
行冠礼,束簪辫,黄发总角,将逝长河。
知礼仪,懂感恩,将立于世,将载于人。
幽谷中生冰肌花,而来年有一十八。
直应头似雪,始得见成人。
Leading-in
Discuss at what age you are allowed to do the following things in China.
Get a credit card.
Get a driver’s licence.
Get a full-time job.
Get the right to vote.
Get a bank loan.
Rent an apartment.
We are allowed to get a full-time job and rent an apartment at sixteen. Getting a credit card, getting a driver’s licence, getting the right to vote, and getting a bank loan are allowed at eighteen in China.
Leading-in
Read the passage and find out the meaning of “the age of majority”
The age of majority means the moment when you turn 18, which is a milestone marking the start of adulthood.
General reading
1. Eighteen – the Age of Indecision
2. Teenagers’ Hopes for the Future
3. The Right to Vote – Your Views
4. Turning Eighteen – What Does It Mean
Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
I think it’s strange that I can
now take 1_____________. yet I still can't vote
---I don’t think that’s fair, given that
2___________________________.
I should have a say on
3__________________________.
I`m mature enough to
4__________________________.
driving lessons
I’m old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes
how the government spends taxes
understand that driving a car also means taking responsibility for my life and the lives of other people
Bethany
16, Victoria, Australia
Organise information from the passage and complete the table.
At 18, I can do things like getting a credit card . More importantly, I can act on my desire to help others, for example by 5_________________________________.But although a lot of doors have
opened for me, there are still
6________________________________.
signing an organ donation agreement
rules to obey and lessons to attend
Lin Ning
19, Shanghai, China
I thought that once I was 18
and in a full-time job I'd be able
to 7__________________________. But
my salary is not high enough.
I also find it hard to save money
because of 8___________________and high commuting costs.
move into a rented apartment
the household bills
Morgan
20, Florida, the US
Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they are facts (F) or opinions (O).
1. Surely, if you're old enough to earn a wage and pay taxes, you should be allowed to have a say on how the government spends them! _____
2. … I will be taking my driving test on the very day I turn 18. _____
3. When I woke up the next day, there were still rules to obey and lessons to attend. _____
4. I guess some responsibilities are more about attitude than age. _____
Now look for more opinions in the passage and talk about whether you agree with them.
O
F
F
O
Many teenagers can’t wait to be 18, because that means they will have the right
1________(vote), that they will have more 2_________(free) with money and that they will have
a new chapter in their lives. But in fact, 3_______(turn) 18 is not just the door of their childhood
closing. There will be more than what they think of. Just 4____ Bethany says, she should take
responsibility for her life and the 5______(life) of other people. Meanwhile, according to Lin Ning,
as an adult, he should begin to feel more aware 6____ other people and to develop a
7_________(strong) sense of social responsibility. However, for Morgan, becoming more
independent 8____(be) one of his longings. But the reality is quite different. He has to live with
his parents for a while longer, because he finds 9_____ hard to save any money. He could get
10____ bank loan to pay the deposit on his own apartment, but he doesn’t feel ready to make that
kind of commitment, and he likes his mother’s cooking.
直击高考
to vote
freedom
turning
as
lives
of
stronger
is
it
a
Specific reading
Do you think the minimum age limits in the passage are sensible
Why or why not
2. What right are you most looking forward to having as an adult Why
3. What do you think it means to be a responsible adult
4. How can you use the language you have learnt in the passage to express your ideas clearly
Think and Share
1.election n.选举
(教材原句)One reason is that although I've been working ever since leaving school,I won't be voting in the next general election.
一个原因是尽管我离开学校以后就一直在工作,但我还是不能在下一次大选中投票。
The leader said that he would try his best to win the coming election.
这位领导人说他会尽全力赢得即将到来的选举。
It is said that only two students will be elected to take part in the coming English Contest.
据说,只有两个学生将被选中参加即将到来的英语竞赛。
【知识拓展】
(1)run for an election 参加竞选
(2)elect v. 选择,决定(做某事);选举,推选
elect sb. as / to be... 选举某人担任…… elect to do... 选择做……
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)They have a more than even chance of winning the next (elect).
(2)She had such a good command of English that she was elected assistant to our English teacher.
(3)Those electing (smoke) will be seated at the back.
as
election
to smoke
2.instantly adv.立即;马上 conj.一……就……
(教材原句)I expected to feel instantly different,as if I had closed the door on my childhood and stepped into a whole new adult world.
我原想着生活马上就会变得不同,就好像我关上了童年的门,进入一个全新的成人世界。
The instant/Instantly I see her,I'll tell her the boss wants the job done in an instant.
一看到她,我就会告诉她老板要求这个工作立刻做完。
Just for an instant I thought he was going to refuse.
只是一瞬间我以为他会拒绝。
【知识拓展】
instant n. 瞬间;片刻 adj. 立即的;立刻的
the instant=instantly 一……就……(起连词作用)
in an instant 立刻 for an instant 顷刻;一瞬间
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)He did not wait an instant, but left immediately.
(2)When the rain started, the crowd vanished an instant.
【温馨提示】
引导时间状语从句相当于as soon as,意为“一……就……”的还有:the moment/minute;immediately/directly。
for
in
3. approve v.赞成,同意;批准;认可
(教材原句)This was a big decision for me and I made it without asking my parents (although I knew they would approve).
这对我来说是一个重大的决定,我在没有征求父母意见的情况下就做出了这个决定(尽管我知道他们会同意的)。
His parents didn't approve of his marriage,but he married the girl against his parents' will.
他的父母不赞成他的婚事,但他违背了父母的意愿娶了这个女孩。
His organ donation program failed to meet with his parents' approval.
他的器官捐献计划没有得到父母的同意。
【知识拓展】
(1)approve of sth. 同意/赞成某事
approve of sb./sb.'s doing sth. 同意/赞成某人做某事
(2)approval n. 赞成,同意;认可;批准
give one's approval to... 赞同;批准
meet with one's approval 得到某人的认可
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)It found many youngsters now measure their status by how much public (approve) they get online, often through “likes”.
(2)She doesn't approve my leaving school this year.
一句多译
她不同意女儿晚上出去。
(3)She didn't her daughter going out at night.(approve v.)
(4)She didn't her daughter going out at night.(approval n.)
(5)She didn't her daughter went out at night.(agree v.)
of
agree that
approval
approve of
give approval to
4. commitment n.投入,花费;承诺,许诺;献身
(教材原句)I know I could get a bank loan to pay the deposit on my very own apartment,but I don't feel ready to make that kind of commitment,and I do like my mom's cooking.
我知道我可以得到一笔银行贷款来支付我自己公寓的订金,但是我觉得我还没有准备好做出那种投入,而且我特别喜欢妈妈做的饭。
This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment.
这是非常重要的,因为它直接关系到你的承诺。
(2024·浙江1月高考)All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory.
所有不同的走廊和房间都太多了,更不用说记忆了。
【知识拓展】
(1)make a commitment to do sth. 承诺/许诺做某事
(2)commit vt. 投入;犯(法、罪等),干(坏事等);承诺
commit suicide/a crime 自杀/犯罪 commit...to... 向……投入……
commit oneself to (doing) sth. 专心致志于;献身(做)某事
commit sb. to (doing) sth. 使某人承诺(做)某事
(3)committed adj. 尽心尽力的;坚信的;坚定的;效忠的
be committed to (doing) sth. 致力于/全心全意地投入……
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1) They called on Western nations to commit more money the poorest nations.
(2) Sorry,I've already committed myself to (work) for Mr. Smith.
(3)And tens of millions in Africa and Asia can see because of the (commit) Wilson made to preventing the preventable.
完成句子
(4)他因政治原因跳汨罗江自杀身亡。
He by drowning himself in Miluo River for political reasons.
(5)我觉得我没有必要对他们作出那样的承诺。
I felt I did not have to to them.
to
committed suicide
working
commitment
make such a commitment
5. suitable adj.合适的
(教材原句)Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
为这篇文章另选一个合适的题目,并给出你的理由。
He is a little self conceited,but he is otherwise quite suitable for the post.
他虽然有点自负,但从其他方面来看这个职位倒是挺适合他的。
The participants followed suit,taking more food than they normally would have.
受试者也照做了,吃了比平时更多的食物。
(2023·全国乙卷)Many of these species are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter.在英国,这些品种中的许多都不太适合在室外生长,尤其是在冬天。
【知识拓展】
(1)be suitable for sb. (某物)适合某人 be suitable to do sth. 适合做某事
(2)suit n.一套外衣; 套装 vt.适合; 使适宜
a suit of一套 suit...to...使……适合…… follow suit 照着做;仿效
(3)suited adj.适合的(作表语) be suited for/to sth. (某人)适合某物
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)Summer is the hottest season of the four and the sun shines brightly. It is
suitable (swim).
(2)The simplicity of the book makes it (suit) for children.
(3)A good teacher (suit)his lessons to the age of his pupils.
suits
suitable
to swim
1.no doubt 毫无疑问;很可能
(教材原句)Of course, I would like to have more freedom with money and no doubt I will be getting a credit card at some point, but...
当然,我想在金钱方面拥有更多的自由,毫无疑问,我会在将来某一时刻得到一张信用卡,但……
There is no doubt that it is unwise to depend completely on the ratings in consumption.
毫无疑问,完全依赖消费评级是不明智的。
Without doubt he runs the most gracefully among them.
毫无疑问,他在他们当中跑得最优雅。
【知识拓展】
(1)There is no doubt that ...毫无疑问……
There is some doubt whether ...对于是否……存有疑问 without doubt 毫无疑问
(2)don't doubt that... 不怀疑…… doubt if/whether... 怀疑/不相信是否……
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)There is still some doubt the autumn sports meeting will be held in our school.
(2)I don't doubt that my father will come to watch my performance, but I doubt he can come on time.
(3)There is no doubt you are supposed to know about the history of Tang Dynasty in advance, which will make the class go smoothly.
whether
that
if/whether
2.contribute to 捐赠;捐献;有助于;导致;投稿
(教材原句)Because I contribute to the household bills and my commute to work is quite expensive,I find it hard to save any money.
因为我要分担家庭开支,而且上班的通勤费也相当高,我发现很难存下来钱。
Race walking shares many fitness benefits with running,research shows,while most likely contributing to fewer injuries.
研究表明,竞走和跑步一样对身体健康有诸多益处,但可能竞走造成的伤害较少。Participating in the contest will be a golden chance for me to make some contributions to the class.
参加比赛对我来说是一次难得的为班级做出贡献的好机会。
【知识拓展】
(1)contribute v. 捐献;贡献;投稿;促成;造成
(2)contribution n. 贡献,促成作用;捐赠;稿件
make a contribution/contributions to (doing) sth.为(做)某事做出贡献
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)We hope your suggestion will contribute to (solve) the problem.
(2)Wilson received several international awards for his great (contribute).
(3)(2024 浙江1月高考)Be sure to schedule set times to watch your lectures, read materials and contribute online discussion boards.
solving
contributions
to
1.find+it+adj./n.+to do sth.
(教材原句)Because I contribute to the household bills and my commute to work is quite expensive,I find it hard to save any money.
因为我要分担家庭开支,而且上班的通勤费也相当高,我发现很难存下来钱。
I feel it is our duty to look after our parents when they get old.
我觉得当父母年老时,照顾他们是我们的责任。
I think it important to master the skill.
我认为掌握这项技能很重要。
【知识拓展】
find+it+adj./n.+to do sth.”为常用句型, it是形式宾语,形容词或名词作宾语补足语,不定式短语to do sth.是真正的宾语。用于此结构的动词除了find之外,常见的还有make、 think、 feel 等
【即学即练】单句语法填空
(1)While libraries still loan out (出借) books, you'll find it easier (get) a copy of whatever you're looking for, thanks to a cooperative network of area libraries.
(2)When preparing for the English speech contest, I found very challenging to collect information and use language correctly.
to get
it
2.“more...than...”意为“与其说……倒不如说……”
(教材原句)I guess some responsibilities are more about attitude than age.
我想有些责任更多的关乎态度,而非年龄。
He failed in the exam again. In my view, he was more lazy than stupid.
他又没通过考试。依我看来,与其说他笨倒不如说他懒。
He was so poor that he had no more than ten dollars.
他穷得只不过10美元了。
【知识拓展】
(1)more A than B (=less B than A) 与其说B,倒不如说A
(2)more than 多于(后跟数词);不仅仅(后跟名词);非常;岂止(后跟形容词、副词等)
(3)not more than 不多于;不超过;至多 no more than 仅仅;只不过
【即学即练】完成句子/同义替换
(1)女儿没回家时,与其说她生气倒不如说她担心。
She was when her daughter didn't go home.
(2)I'd be very grateful if you could accept my invitation.
→I'd be grateful if you could accept my invitation.
(3)Fishing is not only a sport; it's an art.
→Fishing is a sport; it's an art.
more worried than angry
more than
more than
1. free freedom
2. instant instantly
3. gradual gradually
4. laugh laughter
5. selfish selfless
6. donate donation
7. current currently
8. depend dependent independent
认知词汇
拓展词汇
licence
vote
loan
adulthood
milestone
subtle
obey
organ
bill
commute
deposit
Summary
应用词汇
1. elect:elect to do;elect sb as/to be;election;general election;run for an election
2. instant:in an instant;for an instant;instantly
3.approve:approve of sth;approval
4.commit:commit suicide;commit...to...;commit oneself to; make a commitment to do;committed;be committed to
核心短语
1.in charge of
2.pay taxes
3.have a say
4.behind the wheel
5.take responsibility for
6.step into
7.be aware of
8.sign an agreement
9.at some point
10.tempt sb to do
11.contribute to
1.find+it+adj./n.+to do sth.
it是形式宾语,形容词或名词作宾语补足语,不定式短语to do sth.是真正的宾语。用于此结构的动词除了find之外,常见的还有make、 think、 feel 等
eg:I find it hard to save any money.
2.“more...than...”“与其说……倒不如说……”
eg:He failed in the exam again. In my view, he was more lazy than stupid.
重点句式
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.If you look at all sides of the situation, you'll find probably a solution that (适合) everyone.
2.The sharp increase of mothers in the workplace has further (导致) to the reduction in the amount of time adolescents spend with adults.
3.The software development course is (批准) by the Department for Education.
4.After graduating from college,I (逐步地) adapted myself to living on my own.
5.He made a(n) (捐赠) of his books to the poor children.
课时重点回顾
suits
contributed
donation
approved
gradually
Ⅱ单句语法填空
1.No matter what difficulty you will meet with, carry out your (commit).
2.Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his (contribute) to Quantum Theory.
3.I would appreciate it if my application could get your (approve).
4.It took her the whole afternoon to look for and select the (suit) clothes.
5. (donate) began flooding in from hundreds of people.
6. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew (gradual) from 800 people to 8 million.
commitment
contribution
approval
suitable
Donations
gradually
Ⅲ 补全句子/句型转换
1. 每天早晨朗读英语会有助于提高你的英语口语。
Reading English every morning .
2.这个协会的成员承诺他们不会卷入这一争端。
The members of the association that they wouldn't be involved in the dispute.
3.Without doubt, he is the world's most powerful economist.
→ he is the world's most powerful economist.
4.这位老人给当地聋哑学校捐了很多钱。
The old man the local school for the deaf.
will contribute to improving your oral English
There is no doubt that
made a donation of a lot of money to
made a commitment
Haste makes waste.
欲速则不达。