(共20张PPT)
Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading for Writing
Language points
课文语法填空
Ireland has beautiful countryside, which has always had a great influence _____ its people and traditions. In the long history of it, there (be) many great writers and poets. The beautiful countryside excites and inspires people, ______ (offer) something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills (dot) with sheep and cattle. You can feel the sun on your skin, breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers and enjoy the birds' song on quiet morning in the mountains. Owing to all this beauty, is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions __________include music, dancing, and dining. (have) an opportunity of experiencing this, visit a village pub and have a glass of wine or a local beer. You might be able to enjoy some (tradition) music and dancing if you are fortunate. And you might experience local culture and customs first-hand if you make (friend) with friendly natives.
on
were
offering
dotted
a
it
that/which
To have
traditional
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BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
have a great influence on 对……有极大的影响
produce v. 生产,产生 product n. 产品 production n. 生产
poet n. 诗人 poetry n. 诗歌,诗 (不可数) poem n.诗 (可数)
现在分词短语作方式状语
with复合结构,构成:with+宾语+宾语补足语
be dotted with布满;点缀
feast one’s eyes (on sb/sth) 欣赏某人/某物之美; 饱眼福
①组成,构成;②编造,虚构;③给…化妆,为…打扮;④和解;和好
roll down 滚下,流下
roll one's eyes 翻白眼
rock and roll 摇滚乐
call the roll 点名
a roll of film 一卷胶卷
cattle n. 牛(单复数同形)集合名词
cow n. 母牛; 奶牛
ox n. 公牛(已阉割) (复数: oxen)
bull n. 公牛(未阉割)
roars of laughter 放声大笑
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first- hand.
breathe in吸入
breathe out呼出
greet...with 以……欢迎
while是并列连词,表示对比
it是形式主语,that从句是真正的主语
that引导的定语从句,修饰traditions
stop by (sth.)过去坐坐;顺便拜访
introduce oneself to 向…做自我介绍
be likely to do sth. 很可能做某事
adj.第一手的;直接的
更好的是
charge n.收费;指控;主管;责任 vt.收费;控告;充电
归纳拓展:
1) charge for... 收……的费用
charge sb money for sth/doing sth. 因某事向某人收费
charge sb with(doing) sth=accuse sb of(doing) sth 控告某人(做)某事
2) in charge of 负责/主管...
take charge of 负责/主管...
in/under the charge of sb.=in one’s charge 由..负责/掌管...
free of charge 免费(=for free)
Delivery is free of charge. 免费送货。
admission charges 入场费
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
①We won't charge delivery if you pay now.
②Officially he is charge, but in fact his secretary does all the work.
for
in
一句多译
几年前,迈克接管了该公司。
1. A few years ago Mike ______________ the company.
2. A few years ago Mike was ___________ the company.
3. A few years ago the company was _______________Mike.
took charge of
in charge of
in the charge of
announce vt.宣布;通知;声称
归纳拓展:
1) announce sth to sb=announce to sb sth
向某人宣布某事
It is/was announced that... 据宣布……
announce that... 宣布……;通知……
2)announcement n. 通告,公告;宣告
make an announcement 下通知;宣布
announcer n. 播音员;广播员;节目主持人
announce vt.宣布;通知;声称
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
①The government announced the media the plan to develop a new project.
②At the end of the meeting, it (announce) that an agreement had been reached.
to
was announced
③Sir Robert made his _______________(announce) after talks with the President.
announcement
amount n.金额;数量
归纳拓展:
(1)“a large amount of十不可数名词”作主语时,谓语动词用单数,“大量的...”
“large amounts of十不可数名词”作主语时,谓语动词用复数,意为“大量的……”
(2)the amount of ... ……的总数量
amount to 达到(某数量);合计;相当于
归纳拓展:
表示“大量的”短语还有a large number of, a great deal of, plenty of , a large quantity of 等。
注意:
①a great deal of只能修饰不可数名词;
②a large number of只能修饰可数名词复数;
③a lot of, plenty of, a large quantity of既可以修饰可数名词,也可以修饰不可数名词。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子
①A good amount of sleep every night (be) important for your health.
②众所周知,人们消耗了大量的能源和资源,并造成了巨大的污染。
As we all know, people consume a large quantity of energy and resources and .
③ A small amount of this paint _______(go) a long way.
④ The server is designed to store huge __________ (amount) of data.
⑤ The total collection last week amounted ______ 250.
⑥ The amount of fuel that this car uses____(be) a big strike against it.
is
create a huge amount of pollution
goes
amounts
to
is
approach n.方法;途径;接近 vt.接近;接洽;着手处理 vi.靠近
归纳拓展:
1)an approach to (doing) sth. (做)某事的方法/途径
at the approach of .. 在快到……的时候
2)approach sb./sth. 靠近/接近某人/某物
3)approachable adj. 可接近的; 亲切的
Despite being a big star, she's very approachable.她虽然是个大明星,却非常平易近人。
注意:approach 作名词时,后面常跟介词 to,表示“……的方法”,而way, method, means 表示“方法”时后常跟介词 of。表示“……来临”的表达还有be approaching, be drawing near, be around the corner等。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/句式升级
① (approach) the city centre, we saw a stone statue of about 10 metres in height.
②The job market has changed and our approaches to (find) work must change as well.
Approaching
finding
③As the College Entrance Examination is drawing near, some students are getting more and more nervous.
→_____________________________________________________________, some students are getting more and more nervous.(升级加黑词;with 复合结构)
With the College Entrance Examination approaching/around the corner
crowd n.人群;一群人;民众 v.挤满;使...拥挤
归纳拓展:
1)a crowd of/crowds of 一群; 许多
2)crowd out 挤出;推开
The restaurant‘s regular customers are being crowded out by tourists. 这家餐馆的老主顾被游客挤得不得其门而入。
crowd in (on sb.)(想法、问题等)涌上心头;涌入脑海
crowd into 涌入;挤入
crowd into one's mind涌入某人的脑海
3)crowded adj.拥挤的;挤满的;充满的
be crowded with 被挤满...
The great hall was crowded with audience that day.
那天大厅里挤满了观众。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
①Too many uncomfortable thoughts were crowding in ____ her.
②After seeing the report,problems about the company crowded ____ my mind.
③The room was crowded _____ his friends.
on
into
with
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
[句式分析] with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle是“with+名词+过去分词”构成的with复合结构。
with复合结构在句中常作状语,表示原因、时间、条件、伴随、方式等,有时作定语。其常见形式如下:
(1)with+名词+形容词/副词/介词短语
He is sleeping with his head on his arms. 他正头枕着手臂睡觉。
With Tom away, we've got more room. 汤姆不在,我们更宽敞了。
With everything ready, I was waiting for my guests to come in.
一切都准备好了,我等着客人们进来。
(2)with+名词+现在分词(表示主动和正在进行的动作)
(3)with+名词+过去分词(表示被动和已完成的动作)
(4)with+名词+不定式(表示将来,动作尚未发生)
[即学即练] 单句语法填空
①With a guide _________ (show) us around the scenic spots, we're sure to have a good time.
②With more and more forests __________ (damage), some animals and plants are facing the danger of dying out.
③With several problems __________ (remain) to be solved, we still need to hold another meeting as soon as possible.
to show
damaged
remaining
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.Not being a rich man himself, he helped the poor ___________ (generous).
2.As is known, regular exercise, such as jogging, is an important approach to _________ (keep) fit.
3.A large amount of time _________________ (waste) on this project up to now.
generously
keeping
has been wasted
4.The use of the language is __________ (strike),which also makes the film a success.
5.He was floored by the ____________ (announce).
6.The project is in the charge ____ an experienced worker.
7.As a result, local hospitals _____________(crowd) with people who had problems with their noses and lungs.
striking
announcement
of
were crowded
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.随着中国新年的临近, 一场关于中国剪纸的展览将在我们市图书馆举办。
_______________________________________________________________,an exhibition on Chinese paper- cutting will be held in our city library.
With the Chinese New Year approaching/As the Chinese New Year approaches
2.人们在日常生活中使用塑料, 留下大量的废弃物。
People use plastics in their daily life,________________________.
3.我希望我可以负责你们俱乐部的组织工作。
I hope I can __________________________ the organization task in your club.
leaving large amounts of waste
be in charge of/take charge of