外研版（2019）选择性必修 第一册 Unit 2 Onwards and upwards Using Language课件(共32张PPT)
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新外研版选择性必修Book 1
Unit 2 Onwards & upwards
Using language P17
Part 1 fill in the blanks .
We regret to inform （inform） you……
These are the words that every writer dreads receiving (receive), but words every writer knows well.
After a total of twelve rejections , one publisher eventually agreed to print (print) 500 copies of her first book.
J.D.Salinger started writing/ to write (write)short stories in high school, but later struggled to get (get)his works published.
Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D.Salinger refused to give(give) up.
When it was eventually published , the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell (sell) milliions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing (see) their words in print .
Keep trying (try) and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you ……”
to inform
receiving
to print
writing/ to write
to get
to give
to sell
seeing
trying
Presentation
Read the sentences.
a J D. Salinger started writing short stories in school
b J D. Salinger started to write short stories in high school.
e These are the words that every writer dreads receiving.
c Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying.
d Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop to try.
1 Do sentences (a) and (b) have the same meaning
Yes, they do.
2 Do sentences (c) and (d) have the same meaning
No, they don’t.
3 Can “receiving” in sentence (e) be changed into “to receive”
No, it can’t.
Answer the questions.
动名词和不定式作宾语
三种情况：
1. 加不定式：decide, hope, manage...
2. 加动名词: enjoy, keep, allow...
3. 加不定式或动名词皆可。stop, forget, remember...
Summary
-ing and to-infinitive
as object
动词不定式和动名词作宾语
动词不定式和动名词均可在及物动词后作宾语，但在使用过程中应注意以下几点：
-ing form
是由动词变化而来，它一方面保留着动词的某些特征，具有动词的某些变化形式，用以表达名词所不能表达的较为复杂的意念，另一方面它在句子里的用法及功能与名词类同：在句子中可以作主语、宾语、表语、定语。-ing form的否定形式在前面之间加not, 即not -ing form。
They run into constant discrimination in trying to find a job or friend.
在寻找工作和结交朋友方面，他们不断地受到歧视。
Living in digs means having one room in someone’s house.
寄居的意思是在别人的家里借住一间房间。
to infinitive
动词不定式是指动词中的一种不带词形变化从而不指示人称、数量、时态的一种非谓语动词形式，表示的意义多为“打算”“计划”“希望”“将要做某事”等表示未来的或未做的事，而-ing form表示正在进行，一般性或经常性发生的行为。动词不定式的否定形式在前面之间加not, 即not to infinitive。
The driver failed to see the other car in time. 司机没能及时看见另一辆车。
I happen to know the answer to your question. 我碰巧知道你那个问题的答案。
1. 常接动词不定式作宾语的及物动词有：
agree, choose, decide, hope, fail, wish, refuse, expect, manage, plan, intend, pretend, promise, offer, afford, demand, arrange等。例如：
What did they decide to do
She failed to come to school yesterday.
I hope to be back soon.
I am out of work so I cannot afford to live in this big flat.
2. 常接动名词作宾语的及物动词有：
finish, enjoy, mind, keep, miss, avoid, consider, imagine, practise, delay, escape, excuse, allow, suggest等。例如：
我们可以在下个月底之前建好这座桥。
We can finish building the bridge before the end of
next month.
请您开一下窗户，好吗？
Would you mind opening the window
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
1) 有些及物动词后既可接动名词作宾语, 又可接动词不
定式作宾语，且两者意义差别不大。这类词有：
prefer, hate, begin, start, continue, cease, like等。
离开教室后，学生们开始做作业。
After the teacher left the classroom, the students began
to do/ doing their homework.
注意：
但在下列情况下，宜用动词不定式作宾语，而不用动名词。
like, love, prefer, hate等与would或should连用时。如：
I’d prefer to stay home to watch.
begin, start, continue等本身用进行时时。如：
She was starting to do her homework.
begin, start, cease, continue的主语是物而不是人时。如：The ice ceased to melt in winter.
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
2) 有些及物动词后既可接动名词作宾语，又可接动词
不定式作宾语，但两者结构意义不同。
① 像remember, forget, regret这类词；
remember, forget, regret + to do
remember, forget, regret +doing
表示该动作还未发生
表示该动作已经发生
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
mean to do sth. 打算（意图）做某事
mean doing sth. 意味着做某事
can’t help to do sth. 不能帮忙做某事
can’t help doing sth. 情不自禁做某事
go on to do sth. 接着做另一件事
go on doing sth. 继续做同一件事
② 有些及物动词后跟动词不定式或动名词时，结构不
同，则意思差别很大。如：
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
Your house needs repairing.
= Your house needs to be repaired.
need, want, require等动词后面跟动名词的主动形式和动词不定式的被动式表示被动意义。如：
stop之后的动名词为宾语，stop之后的动词不定式为目的状语。如：
We stopped working.
We stopped to have a rest.
When it began to rain, we stopped working to have a rest.
I can’t imagine _____ that with them.
A. do B. to do
C. being done D. doing
随堂随练
√
解析：本题考查习惯用法：imagine doing sth. 意为“想
象做某事”。动名词doing作imagine的宾语。答案选D。
Practice
Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
to live
to use
swimming/ to swim
swimming
to learn
practising
playing
At the age of ten, Liu Wei lost both his arms in an accident.
Despite this, he wanted ______(live) life to the full. He learnt
______(use) his feet for everyday activities, such as eating
and brushing his teeth. He also started __________________(swim) and won two gold medals at the National Games for People with Disabilities. When he had to stop __________(swim)due to health problems, he decided __________ (learn) how to play the piano with his toes. It was difficult, but he kept __________(practise) until he had achieved his goal. In 2010, he won in China’s Got Talent and became famous nationwide. Today, Liu Wei still enjoys _______(play) music, and his positive attitude is an inspiration to us all.
to live
to use
swimming/ to swim
swimming
to learn
practising
playing
Production
Write a report based on the interview with the words
in the box.
admit decide enjoy fail regret want
Sure. I joined the Boy Scouts because I like to challenge myself. I also like to meet new friends. Scout camp was fun, but not without its challenges! Each day began with a 5-kilometer cross-country run-at 6 am! At first I couldn't finish the whole route. On the fourth day, I was so tired that I even didn't want to get out of bed. I felt homesick and almost phoned my dad to take me home. But I didn't give up. Things soon got better. I felt I had become stronger and more confident and had made new friends. Even though being a scout has its challenges, I feel it is worthwhile.
The Boy Scouts of America is an organization which helps young people build character and develop personal fitness. Today we're with Scout Jamie Wells. Hi, Jamie. Could you share your experience with us
Possible version
Jamie Wells decided to join the Boy Scouts because he enjoyed challenging himself as well as meeting new friends.He thought scout camp was fun,but not without its challenges! Each day began with a 5-kilometer cross-country run-at 6am! At first he failed to finish the whole route.On the fourth day,he was so tired that he even didn't want to get out of bed. Feeling homesick, he regretted attending the scout camp and wanted to phone his dad to take him home.But he didn't give up.Things soon got better.He became stronger and more confident and made new friends.He admitted being a scout had its challenges,butit was worthwhile.
课本练习2
Share a story of your own about overcoming challenges using the words and structures in this section where appropriate.
Work in pairs:
The suspect (嫌疑犯) at last admitted ________ (steal)
the necklace.
I still remember __________ (take) to a concert by Liu
Dehua when I was five.
If you can keep ________(read) English newspapers,
your English will be improved.
He has promised __________(come) to my birthday party.
I forgot ________(tell) her the news; so she knew
nothing about it.
用所给词的正确形式填空。
stealing
being taken
reading
to come
to tell
1. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed
a man________(sit) at the front.
2. If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll
be less likely __________ (bring) your work home.
3. I ____________(allow) to get close to these cute animals at the
600-acre centre.
4. Fast food _____(be) full of fat and salt；by_________(eat)
more fast food people will get more salt and fat than they need in
their diet.
高考链接
to bring
was allowed
is
eating
sitting
Activity 5 match the expressions to their meanings and remember the meaning of them.
turn over a new leaf to change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
an eager beaver some one who is extremely enthusiastic and enjoys working extremely hard
not lift a finger to not make any effort
cool as a cucumber very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
drag one's feet to do something very slowly because you do not really want to do it
a wet blanket someone who refuses to join in, or wants to stop other people having fun
Part 3： Looking on the bright side
e.turn over a new leaf
c.an eager beaver
a.not lift a finger
f.cool as a cucumber
d.drag one's feet
b.a wet blanket
重新开始，改过自新
一个做事勤劳的人
连手指都不动一动的，袖手旁观
十分冷静
迟迟不行动，拖拉，磨磨蹭蹭不情愿
令人扫兴的人
Activity 6 Put expressions in Activity 5 into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Positive
Negative
c,e,f
a,b,d
like a duck to water
如鱼得水，轻而易举地
a fish out of water
离水之鱼，不得其所的人，浑身不自在
What a surprise! Linda took to learning French like a duck to water.
真想不到，Linda学习法语就像鸭子学游水那么轻而易举。
It's completely normal to feel like a fish out of water when you arrive at a new place, not knowing anyone. 当你初来乍到一个地方，不认识任何人的时候，你会感觉像一条离开水的鱼，这是很正常的。
Activity 7 Read the passage and find out
1. why it is important to “look on the bright side”
2. how our attitude can affect others
Because looking on the bright side is a type of good attitude, which can have a positive effect on other people. In this way, looking on the bright side is the best thing we can do for ourselves as well as for other.
Our attitude is likely to spread to and affect others. If we have a good attitude, others will feel it and be cheered up by it.
be made up of = be composed of = consist of(无被动)
ups and downs 起伏，来来回回，兴衰，沉浮
feel low 情绪不高，意气消沉
lend sb an ear 倾听某人
contagious /k n te d s/ adj. 感染性的；会蔓延的
pass on (to sb.)传递；继续；去世pass away
Part 3 Activity 8 Listen to the conversation and number the pictures according to the sequence of events.
A - 4
B - 1
C - 3
D - 2
2
1
4
3
Activity 9 Listen again and complete the journal entry.
Friday 10 May
Today I came across my friend Dawei. He looked sad, so I asked him what was wrong. He said that he failed in a ___________________ contest. Before the contest, he competed against a girl at school. He won, but he said it was because ___________. He thought the girl should have gone to _________________ instead. If she had, the school would have been ___________. I tried to make him look on the bright side, and he admitted that he had a good time at the national contest. He met some ___________ and he liked the city. He also said his parents felt ___________. I think I made him feel better.
should have done sth. 本该做某事（但未做）
should not have done sth. 本不该做某事（但做了）
national English speaking
he was lucky
the national competition
well-known
fantastic people
proud of him
Listening scripts:
Jack: Hi, Dawei. Are you OK
Dawei: Yeah...I'm all right. I suppose.
Jack: OK...I don't mean to be nosy, but are you sure You look down.
Dawei: I could be better, to be honest.
Jack: That's what I thought. Why don't you tell me what's up
Dawei: Well, I took part in a national English speaking competition in Beijing, and I finished in last place.
Jack: Oh, really I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you did your best, though.
Dawei: I did, but it wasn't good enough. The other kids were just better than me.
Jack: But you must have been very good to get into the competition. You should be proud of yourself.
adj. 好管闲事的，爱打听的
Dawei: Well, there was a competition at school first that was held to see who would go into the national competition. I won that, but...
Jack: There you go! You have no reason to be sad. You're the best English speaker at school.
Dawei: That's the problem. I don't think I am. I think Liu Jing is better than me, and she should have gone to Beijing instead of me.
Jack: Who's Liu Jing
Dawei: She's a girl in my class. When we did the school competition, we were the top two students. The final school competition was betwen me and her -the winner would go to Beijing.
JJack: OK, but you won, fair and square. Why are you so upset
Dawei: I think I was just lucky. Liu Jing's much better at English than I am. If she had gone to the national competition, she would have won. Our school would have become well known, and everyone would have been happy. Instead, I went to Beijing and lost.
Jack: Oh, Dawei, you can't think like that! Who knows what would have happened I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up. I mean, did you have a good time in Beijing
Dawei: Yes, I suppose I did. It's a really exciting city, and I met some fantastic people..
Jack: There you go! You had a good time. And I'm sure your parents are proud of you!
光明正大；公正
Dawei: They are, yes. It was great experience, but I just wish I had won.
Jack:[laughs]You can't win everything, Dawei! You're the best in the school, and that means a lot. Perhaps one day, if you study hard, you can be the best in the country!
Dwei: Yes, I hadn't thought of that. There will be another competition in March. Perhaps I could try again then.
Jack: That's the spirit! I know an English saying:”If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.”
Dawei: Yes, that's good advice. Thanks, Jack. You've really cheered me up. I feel a lot better now.
Jack: No problem. And why don't you talk to Liu Jing You can practise together.
Dawei: Yes, I'll do that. Thank you so much!
光明正大；公正
Thank you!
新外研版选择性必修Book 1
Unit 2 Onwards & upwards
Using language P17
Part 1 fill in the blanks .
We regret to inform （inform） you……
These are the words that every writer dreads receiving (receive), but words every writer knows well.
After a total of twelve rejections , one publisher eventually agreed to print (print) 500 copies of her first book.
J.D.Salinger started writing/ to write (write)short stories in high school, but later struggled to get (get)his works published.
Despite rejections from several publishers, J.D.Salinger refused to give(give) up.
When it was eventually published , the book became an immediate best-seller and went on to sell (sell) milliions and millions of copies.
Perhaps the overall prize for perseverance should go to three sisters from Victorian England who dreamt of seeing (see) their words in print .
Keep trying (try) and eventually you will read the words “We are delighted to inform you ……”
to inform
receiving
to print
writing/ to write
to get
to give
to sell
seeing
trying
Presentation
Read the sentences.
a J D. Salinger started writing short stories in school
b J D. Salinger started to write short stories in high school.
e These are the words that every writer dreads receiving.
c Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop trying.
d Nevertheless, the sisters didn’t stop to try.
1 Do sentences (a) and (b) have the same meaning
Yes, they do.
2 Do sentences (c) and (d) have the same meaning
No, they don’t.
3 Can “receiving” in sentence (e) be changed into “to receive”
No, it can’t.
Answer the questions.
动名词和不定式作宾语
三种情况：
1. 加不定式：decide, hope, manage...
2. 加动名词: enjoy, keep, allow...
3. 加不定式或动名词皆可。stop, forget, remember...
Summary
-ing and to-infinitive
as object
动词不定式和动名词作宾语
动词不定式和动名词均可在及物动词后作宾语，但在使用过程中应注意以下几点：
-ing form
是由动词变化而来，它一方面保留着动词的某些特征，具有动词的某些变化形式，用以表达名词所不能表达的较为复杂的意念，另一方面它在句子里的用法及功能与名词类同：在句子中可以作主语、宾语、表语、定语。-ing form的否定形式在前面之间加not, 即not -ing form。
They run into constant discrimination in trying to find a job or friend.
在寻找工作和结交朋友方面，他们不断地受到歧视。
Living in digs means having one room in someone’s house.
寄居的意思是在别人的家里借住一间房间。
to infinitive
动词不定式是指动词中的一种不带词形变化从而不指示人称、数量、时态的一种非谓语动词形式，表示的意义多为“打算”“计划”“希望”“将要做某事”等表示未来的或未做的事，而-ing form表示正在进行，一般性或经常性发生的行为。动词不定式的否定形式在前面之间加not, 即not to infinitive。
The driver failed to see the other car in time. 司机没能及时看见另一辆车。
I happen to know the answer to your question. 我碰巧知道你那个问题的答案。
1. 常接动词不定式作宾语的及物动词有：
agree, choose, decide, hope, fail, wish, refuse, expect, manage, plan, intend, pretend, promise, offer, afford, demand, arrange等。例如：
What did they decide to do
She failed to come to school yesterday.
I hope to be back soon.
I am out of work so I cannot afford to live in this big flat.
2. 常接动名词作宾语的及物动词有：
finish, enjoy, mind, keep, miss, avoid, consider, imagine, practise, delay, escape, excuse, allow, suggest等。例如：
我们可以在下个月底之前建好这座桥。
We can finish building the bridge before the end of
next month.
请您开一下窗户，好吗？
Would you mind opening the window
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
1) 有些及物动词后既可接动名词作宾语, 又可接动词不
定式作宾语，且两者意义差别不大。这类词有：
prefer, hate, begin, start, continue, cease, like等。
离开教室后，学生们开始做作业。
After the teacher left the classroom, the students began
to do/ doing their homework.
注意：
但在下列情况下，宜用动词不定式作宾语，而不用动名词。
like, love, prefer, hate等与would或should连用时。如：
I’d prefer to stay home to watch.
begin, start, continue等本身用进行时时。如：
She was starting to do her homework.
begin, start, cease, continue的主语是物而不是人时。如：The ice ceased to melt in winter.
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
2) 有些及物动词后既可接动名词作宾语，又可接动词
不定式作宾语，但两者结构意义不同。
① 像remember, forget, regret这类词；
remember, forget, regret + to do
remember, forget, regret +doing
表示该动作还未发生
表示该动作已经发生
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
mean to do sth. 打算（意图）做某事
mean doing sth. 意味着做某事
can’t help to do sth. 不能帮忙做某事
can’t help doing sth. 情不自禁做某事
go on to do sth. 接着做另一件事
go on doing sth. 继续做同一件事
② 有些及物动词后跟动词不定式或动名词时，结构不
同，则意思差别很大。如：
3. 两者均可接的及物动词有：
Your house needs repairing.
= Your house needs to be repaired.
need, want, require等动词后面跟动名词的主动形式和动词不定式的被动式表示被动意义。如：
stop之后的动名词为宾语，stop之后的动词不定式为目的状语。如：
We stopped working.
We stopped to have a rest.
When it began to rain, we stopped working to have a rest.
I can’t imagine _____ that with them.
A. do B. to do
C. being done D. doing
随堂随练
√
解析：本题考查习惯用法：imagine doing sth. 意为“想
象做某事”。动名词doing作imagine的宾语。答案选D。
Practice
Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
to live
to use
swimming/ to swim
swimming
to learn
practising
playing
At the age of ten, Liu Wei lost both his arms in an accident.
Despite this, he wanted ______(live) life to the full. He learnt
______(use) his feet for everyday activities, such as eating
and brushing his teeth. He also started __________________(swim) and won two gold medals at the National Games for People with Disabilities. When he had to stop __________(swim)due to health problems, he decided __________ (learn) how to play the piano with his toes. It was difficult, but he kept __________(practise) until he had achieved his goal. In 2010, he won in China’s Got Talent and became famous nationwide. Today, Liu Wei still enjoys _______(play) music, and his positive attitude is an inspiration to us all.
to live
to use
swimming/ to swim
swimming
to learn
practising
playing
Production
Write a report based on the interview with the words
in the box.
admit decide enjoy fail regret want
Sure. I joined the Boy Scouts because I like to challenge myself. I also like to meet new friends. Scout camp was fun, but not without its challenges! Each day began with a 5-kilometer cross-country run-at 6 am! At first I couldn't finish the whole route. On the fourth day, I was so tired that I even didn't want to get out of bed. I felt homesick and almost phoned my dad to take me home. But I didn't give up. Things soon got better. I felt I had become stronger and more confident and had made new friends. Even though being a scout has its challenges, I feel it is worthwhile.
The Boy Scouts of America is an organization which helps young people build character and develop personal fitness. Today we're with Scout Jamie Wells. Hi, Jamie. Could you share your experience with us
Possible version
Jamie Wells decided to join the Boy Scouts because he enjoyed challenging himself as well as meeting new friends.He thought scout camp was fun,but not without its challenges! Each day began with a 5-kilometer cross-country run-at 6am! At first he failed to finish the whole route.On the fourth day,he was so tired that he even didn't want to get out of bed. Feeling homesick, he regretted attending the scout camp and wanted to phone his dad to take him home.But he didn't give up.Things soon got better.He became stronger and more confident and made new friends.He admitted being a scout had its challenges,butit was worthwhile.
课本练习2
Share a story of your own about overcoming challenges using the words and structures in this section where appropriate.
Work in pairs:
The suspect (嫌疑犯) at last admitted ________ (steal)
the necklace.
I still remember __________ (take) to a concert by Liu
Dehua when I was five.
If you can keep ________(read) English newspapers,
your English will be improved.
He has promised __________(come) to my birthday party.
I forgot ________(tell) her the news; so she knew
nothing about it.
用所给词的正确形式填空。
stealing
being taken
reading
to come
to tell
1. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed
a man________(sit) at the front.
2. If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll
be less likely __________ (bring) your work home.
3. I ____________(allow) to get close to these cute animals at the
600-acre centre.
4. Fast food _____(be) full of fat and salt；by_________(eat)
more fast food people will get more salt and fat than they need in
their diet.
高考链接
to bring
was allowed
is
eating
sitting
Activity 5 match the expressions to their meanings and remember the meaning of them.
turn over a new leaf to change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
an eager beaver some one who is extremely enthusiastic and enjoys working extremely hard
not lift a finger to not make any effort
cool as a cucumber very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation
drag one's feet to do something very slowly because you do not really want to do it
a wet blanket someone who refuses to join in, or wants to stop other people having fun
Part 3： Looking on the bright side
e.turn over a new leaf
c.an eager beaver
a.not lift a finger
f.cool as a cucumber
d.drag one's feet
b.a wet blanket
重新开始，改过自新
一个做事勤劳的人
连手指都不动一动的，袖手旁观
十分冷静
迟迟不行动，拖拉，磨磨蹭蹭不情愿
令人扫兴的人
Activity 6 Put expressions in Activity 5 into the boxes. Add any more you can think of.
Positive
Negative
c,e,f
a,b,d
like a duck to water
如鱼得水，轻而易举地
a fish out of water
离水之鱼，不得其所的人，浑身不自在
What a surprise! Linda took to learning French like a duck to water.
真想不到，Linda学习法语就像鸭子学游水那么轻而易举。
It's completely normal to feel like a fish out of water when you arrive at a new place, not knowing anyone. 当你初来乍到一个地方，不认识任何人的时候，你会感觉像一条离开水的鱼，这是很正常的。
Activity 7 Read the passage and find out
1. why it is important to “look on the bright side”
2. how our attitude can affect others
Because looking on the bright side is a type of good attitude, which can have a positive effect on other people. In this way, looking on the bright side is the best thing we can do for ourselves as well as for other.
Our attitude is likely to spread to and affect others. If we have a good attitude, others will feel it and be cheered up by it.
be made up of = be composed of = consist of(无被动)
ups and downs 起伏，来来回回，兴衰，沉浮
feel low 情绪不高，意气消沉
lend sb an ear 倾听某人
contagious /k n te d s/ adj. 感染性的；会蔓延的
pass on (to sb.)传递；继续；去世pass away
Part 3 Activity 8 Listen to the conversation and number the pictures according to the sequence of events.
A - 4
B - 1
C - 3
D - 2
2
1
4
3
Activity 9 Listen again and complete the journal entry.
Friday 10 May
Today I came across my friend Dawei. He looked sad, so I asked him what was wrong. He said that he failed in a ___________________ contest. Before the contest, he competed against a girl at school. He won, but he said it was because ___________. He thought the girl should have gone to _________________ instead. If she had, the school would have been ___________. I tried to make him look on the bright side, and he admitted that he had a good time at the national contest. He met some ___________ and he liked the city. He also said his parents felt ___________. I think I made him feel better.
should have done sth. 本该做某事（但未做）
should not have done sth. 本不该做某事（但做了）
national English speaking
he was lucky
the national competition
well-known
fantastic people
proud of him
Listening scripts:
Jack: Hi, Dawei. Are you OK
Dawei: Yeah...I'm all right. I suppose.
Jack: OK...I don't mean to be nosy, but are you sure You look down.
Dawei: I could be better, to be honest.
Jack: That's what I thought. Why don't you tell me what's up
Dawei: Well, I took part in a national English speaking competition in Beijing, and I finished in last place.
Jack: Oh, really I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you did your best, though.
Dawei: I did, but it wasn't good enough. The other kids were just better than me.
Jack: But you must have been very good to get into the competition. You should be proud of yourself.
adj. 好管闲事的，爱打听的
Dawei: Well, there was a competition at school first that was held to see who would go into the national competition. I won that, but...
Jack: There you go! You have no reason to be sad. You're the best English speaker at school.
Dawei: That's the problem. I don't think I am. I think Liu Jing is better than me, and she should have gone to Beijing instead of me.
Jack: Who's Liu Jing
Dawei: She's a girl in my class. When we did the school competition, we were the top two students. The final school competition was betwen me and her -the winner would go to Beijing.
JJack: OK, but you won, fair and square. Why are you so upset
Dawei: I think I was just lucky. Liu Jing's much better at English than I am. If she had gone to the national competition, she would have won. Our school would have become well known, and everyone would have been happy. Instead, I went to Beijing and lost.
Jack: Oh, Dawei, you can't think like that! Who knows what would have happened I know this is hard for you, but you should cheer up. I mean, did you have a good time in Beijing
Dawei: Yes, I suppose I did. It's a really exciting city, and I met some fantastic people..
Jack: There you go! You had a good time. And I'm sure your parents are proud of you!
光明正大；公正
Dawei: They are, yes. It was great experience, but I just wish I had won.
Jack:[laughs]You can't win everything, Dawei! You're the best in the school, and that means a lot. Perhaps one day, if you study hard, you can be the best in the country!
Dwei: Yes, I hadn't thought of that. There will be another competition in March. Perhaps I could try again then.
Jack: That's the spirit! I know an English saying:”If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.”
Dawei: Yes, that's good advice. Thanks, Jack. You've really cheered me up. I feel a lot better now.
Jack: No problem. And why don't you talk to Liu Jing You can practise together.
Dawei: Yes, I'll do that. Thank you so much!
光明正大；公正
Thank you!