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LESSON 3
STEPHEN HAWKING
UNIT 12 INNOVATION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To read and talk about the life events of Stephen Hawking;
To read for general understanding;
To read for specific information to understand words in context;
To understand and learn words and expressions in context;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
To introduce Stephen Hawking based on a diagram;
To learn and practise using phrasal prepositions.
KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS
To answer the comprehension questions;
To understand the life events of Stephen Hawking;
To find more information about Stephen Hawking online;
To struggle with complicated sentence structures;
To understand the Black Holes Theory;
To explain Stephen Hawking's saying in the passage;
To think critically and express opinions freely;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others.
Read the sentences and put the underlined prepositions into the right categories.
LEADING IN
1. Stephen Hawking, died at his home in England, aged 76.
2. Stephen Hawking researched into cosmic mysteries like black holes.
Simple preposition:
at, in
Compound preposition:
into
Read the sentences and put the underlined prepositions into the right categories.
LEADING IN
2. Hawking wrote many books, including A Brief History of Time and A Briefer History of Time.
4. Back in 2009, Hawking threw a party for time travelers.
5. Because of Stephen Hawking, our understanding of the universe has expanded significantly.
Phrasal preposition:
because of, back in
Participle preposition:
including
What is a phrasal preposition
LEADING IN
A phrasal preposition is a combination of two or more words that act as a single preposition.
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
What is a prepositional phrase
The cat in the middle is the cutest.
I always buy my milk from the convenience store on Main Street.
To modify a noun
He arrived in time.
Is she really going out with that guy
To modify a verb
A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
It is usually used to modify a noun or a verb.
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Underline the phrasal preposition in each sentence.
1. The event was canceled due to the pandemic.
2. In spite of the rain, we decided to go for a walk.
3. I will wait inside of the car.
4. I’m writing this letter on behalf of the company.
5. I left my keys on top of the fridge.
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Analyze the function of each phrasal preposition
1. The event was canceled due to the pandemic.
2. In spite of the rain, we decided to go for a walk.
3. I will wait inside of the car.
4. I’m writing this letter on behalf of the company.
5. I left my keys on top of the fridge.
to introduce a reason
to indicate a contrast
to show a location
to show the agency relationship
to show a location
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Read the sentences and pay attention to the differences between the two underlined expressions.
She is standing in front of the building.
The book on the shelf is mine.
to indicate location
to modify the noun “book”
phrasal preposition
prepositional phrase
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Complete the questions with a preposition.
1. What are you interested _______
2. In your family, who do you have a good relationship _______
3. What are you afraid _______
4. What are you proud _______
5. What's the most serious problem that's ever happened _______ you
6. How did you deal _______ your problem
in
with
of
of
to
with
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Complete each question with a preposition.
1. Generally speaking, almost all children are curious _________ how everything around them works.
2. In your family, who do you have a good relationship ________
3. I’d like to take advantage _________ this chance to express my heartfelt thanks.
about
with
of
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Complete each question with a preposition.
4. You showed me some photos _______________ (concern) environmental protection.
5. _________ applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of job.
6. The school is just ___________ walking distance of my house. So I am never late for school.
concerning
Despite
within
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Use the phrasal prepositions below to complete the webpage below on Stephen Hawking.
After the Operation
In 1985, Hawking had to have an operation on his throat. 1. ________________ the operation, he couldn’t speak at all. However, 2. ________________ not being able to talk, he was
As a result of
in spite of
instead of with the help of
in spite of as a result of
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Use the phrasal prepositions below to complete the webpage below on Stephen Hawking.
still able to communicate by raising his eyebrows when someone pointed to the right letter on a spelling card.
A computer expert heard of Hawking’s problem and sent him a computer programme. 3. __________________ this programme, Hawking could choose words from a menu on a screen.
With the help of
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Use the phrasal prepositions below to complete the webpage below on Stephen Hawking.
4. ______________ pressing a switch in his hand, he could control the programme by making a head or eye movement. At first, he could run the programme on a desktop computer, but then a man called David Mason fitted a small portable computer to his wheelchair.
Instead of
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to replace the underlined parts in the sentences.
1. We can solve this problem using technology.
2. The game was canceled because of the rain.
3. We had pizza rather than burgers for dinner.
in spite of instead of with regard to
on account of in addition to by means of
by means of
on account of
instead of
FOCUS ON LANGUAGE:
PHRASAL PREPOSITIONS
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to replace the underlined parts in the sentences.
in spite of instead of with regard to
on account of in addition to by means of
4. Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
5. Concerning your application, we will be in touch soon.
6. Besides his job, he also volunteers at the shelter.
in spite of
with regard to
in addition to
GRAMMAR
短语介词
一、短语介词概述
短语介词的作用相当于一个介词,其后可接名词、代词宾格、动词的-ing 形式等。
二、短语介词构成
1. 连词 + 介词
because of 因为 as for/to 至于 but for 要不是
GRAMMAR
短语介词
二、短语介词构成
2. 介词 + 介词
along with 随着;和……一起 except for 除了
3. 介词 + 名词 + 介词
by way of 通过……的方式 by means of 通过
with regard to 就……而言;关于 in case of 万一
in charge of 掌管 in addition to 除了
GRAMMAR
短语介词
二、短语介词构成
3. 介词 + 名词 + 介词
in charge of 掌管 in addition to 除了
in honour of 为了表达对……的敬意 in place of 代替
in terms of 就……而言 in view of 鉴于
in favour of 支持 in memory of 为纪念
in spite of 尽管 on behalf of 代表
in front of 在……前面 with reference to 关于
GRAMMAR
短语介词
二、短语介词构成
4. 形容词/ 副词 + 介词
regardless of 不管;不顾 due to 因为
previous to 在……以前 owing to 因为
apart from 除……之外(都) such as 例如
ahead of 在……前面;领先于 instead of 代替
together with 和……一起 next to 紧挨着
according to 根据;按照 close to 离……近
GRAMMAR
短语介词
二、短语介词构成
5. 介词 + the + 名词 + 介词
for the purpose of 为了……
in the charge of 由……掌管
on the point of 正要……的时候
at the expense of 以……为代价
at the mercy of 任……处置;任由……摆布
GRAMMAR
短语介词
二、短语介词构成
5. 介词 + the + 名词 + 介词
by the end of 到……末为止
in the middle of 在……中间
with the help of 在……的帮助下
under the control of 在……的控制下
by the side of 在……附近;在……的旁边
PRACTICE
1. So your question, Miles, the answer still has to be no.
2. She lost her job when the factory closed, _________________ hundreds of others.
3. _________________ his salary, he has a bonus of 250 yuan per month.
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to complete the sentences.
instead of as for along with in spite of at the expense of
in terms of in the middle of owing to in addition to
in favour of regardless of as a consequence of
as for
along with
In addition to
PRACTICE
4. It was a bad year for films, _________________ both quantity and quality.
5. He concluded from their remarks that they were not _________________ the plan.
6. _________________ their quarrel, they remain the best friends.
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to complete the sentences.
instead of as for along with in spite of at the expense of
in terms of in the middle of owing to in addition to
in favour of regardless of as a consequence of
in terms of
in favour of
In spite of
PRACTICE
7. There is a growing tendency for people to work at home _________________ in offices.
8. Millions will face starvation next year _____________________ the drought there.
9. They were ___________________ dinner when I called.
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to complete the sentences.
instead of as for along with in spite of at the expense of
in terms of in the middle of owing to in addition to
in favour of regardless of as a consequence of
instead of
as a consequence of
in the middle of
PRACTICE
10. He built up the business ___________________ his health.
11. Every student can participate in the activity, ___________________ boys or girls.
12. He was given a cash bonus ___________________ the scientific break-through he had made.
Use the phrasal prepositions in the box to complete the sentences.
instead of as for along with in spite of at the expense of
in terms of in the middle of owing to in addition to
in favour of regardless of as a consequence of
at the expense of
regardless of
owing to
SUMMARY
Talk about and learn the life events of Stephen Hawking;
Read for general understanding;
Read for specific information to understand words in context;
Understand and learn words and expressions in context;
Introduce Stephen Hawking based on a diagram;
Explain Stephen Hawking's saying in the passage;
Compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
Learn and practise using phrasal prepositions.
Thank you