外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册Unit 4 A glimpse of the future Using Language课件(共36张PPT)
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Unit 4
A glimpse of the future
Using language
Learning Objectives
PART. 01
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Learning Objectives
Master the principle of grammatical agreement and the principle of proximity in subject-verb agreement. Understand time-travel conversations, role-play guide-tourist dialogues, and discuss future life aspects using target language.
Explore global visions of the future, understanding how different societies imagine and evaluate technological progress.
Break down subject-verb agreement rules and interpret future-tech texts. Design ideal future planets and imagine future transport/life aspects, applying grammar rules to original expressions.
Work in pairs to role-play time-travel guides, discuss future life, and learn from peers’ language usage. Practice subject-verb agreement, organize future-themed info (via charts), and reflect on future-tech ideas, taking ownership of learning.
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Teaching Focuses and Anticipated Difficulties
Master the principle of grammatical agreement and proximity in subject-verb agreement, role-play time-travel guide-tourist dialogues, and discuss future life using target language.
Breaking down and applying subject-verb agreement rules (grammatical agreement, proximity) correctly, and designing ideal future planets/transport while using the rules in original expressions.
Grammar
PART. 02
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
1. Why is 50 per cent singular in sentence (a) but plural in sentence (c)
Because in sentence (a), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the uncountable noun “time”, while in sentence (c), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the countable noun “job” in its plural form.
2. What are the subjects in sentences (b) and (d) Are they singular or plural
In sentence (b), the part “Every recommendation” is the subject. In sentence (d), the part “none of us” is the subject. Both are singular.
Subject-verb agreement (2) (主谓一致 (2))
一、语法一致原则
语法一致原则指谓语动词的单复数形式与主语的语法单复数完全保持一致。
1. 单一主语的主谓一致
单数名词 / 代词、动词不定式短语、动名词短语或从句作主语时，谓语用单数；复数名词作主语时，谓语用复数。
To learn about military history requires careful reading. 学习军事历史需要仔细阅读。
What the soldier experienced in the battle touches many people.
这位士兵在战斗中的经历感动了很多人。
The soldiers who defended the border are respected by all.
保卫边疆的士兵们受到所有人的尊敬。
注意：
①由 what、who 引导的主语从句，谓语多数用单数；若表语是复数或从句是复数意义的并列结构，谓语用复数。
What he said is very important. 他说的话很重要。
What we need are books and supplies. 我们需要的是书籍和物资。
②两个不定式 / 动名词短语作主语，表两个独立概念→谓语复数；表同一事物的两个方面→谓语单数。
Reading and writing are basic English skills. 读和写是英语的基本技能。
Early to bed and early to rise is a good habit. 早睡早起是个好习惯。
2. and或both...and... 连接的合成主语→谓语用复数
Both the teacher and the students are interested in the war-themed film.
老师和学生都对这部战争题材电影感兴趣。
History and literature are closely related subjects. 历史和文学是密切相关的学科。
注意：
①and 连接的两个词指同一人 / 物时，谓语用单数。
The writer and director of the documentary is a famous historian.
这部纪录片的编剧兼导演是一位著名历史学家。
②and 连接的并列单数主语前有 no、each、every、more than a(n)、many a(n)修饰时，谓语用单数。
Every student and every teacher respects the veteran. 每个学生和老师都尊敬这位老兵。
3. 主语 + 附加成分的主谓一致
主语后接 with、together with、along with、except、but、like、as well as、rather than、more than、no less than、besides、including 等短语时，谓语动词的单复数由核心主语决定（与附加成分无关）。
The general, together with his soldiers, is inspecting the military base.
将军和他的士兵们正在视察军事基地。
The students, including Tom and Lily, are preparing for the English speech contest.
包括汤姆和莉莉在内的学生们正在准备英语演讲比赛。
4. 不定代词作主语的主谓一致
either、neither、each、every、“no+单数名词” 以及 somebody、anybody、nobody、everyone、everything 等复合不定代词作主语，谓语用单数。
Each of the soldiers has a clear mission. 每个士兵都有明确的任务。
Nobody doubts the hero’s courage. 没有人怀疑这位英雄的勇气。
5. 定语从句中的主谓一致
关系代词 that、who、which 等作主语时，谓语动词的数与先行词的数一致。
The soldier who saved the child is awarded a medal. 救了孩子的那位士兵被授予了勋章。
The books that tell about World War II are popular among teenagers.
那些讲述二战的书很受青少年欢迎。
6. 限定词 + 名词作主语的主谓一致
a lot of/lots of/plenty of/the rest of/the majority of + 名词，或分数 / 百分数 + 名词作主语时，谓语动词的数由of 后的名词决定。
Two-thirds of the city was destroyed in the war. 这座城市的三分之二在战争中被摧毁了。
A lot of information about the battle is collected.关于这场战役的很多信息被收集起来了。
60% of the students in our class have read the war novel.
我们班 60% 的学生都读过这本战争小说。
7. many a、more than one 修饰单数名词，或 “a + 单数名词 + or two” 作主语→谓语用单数。
Many a hero has laid down his life for the country. 许多英雄为国家献出了生命。
More than one museum in the city displays war relics.
这座城市不止一个博物馆展出战争文物。
8. “one of + 可数名词复数”作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。
One of the students in our class is a Canadian. 我们班里有一名学生是加拿大人。
二、就近一致原则
就近一致原则指谓语动词的单复数形式与离它最近的主语保持一致。
1. 当两个主语由 either...or...、neither...nor...、whether...or...、not only...but also... 连接时，谓语动词与邻近的主语保持一致。
Either you or he is responsible for organizing the memorial activity.
要么你，要么他负责组织这次纪念活动。
Not only the students but also their teacher likes the patriotic film.
不仅学生们，他们的老师也喜欢这部爱国电影。
2. there be句型中，be 动词的单复数取决于其后的主语；若主语是由 and 连接的两个成分，则与靠近 be 动词的主语保持一致。
There is a war memorial and several parks in this area. 这个区域有一座战争纪念馆和几个公园。
What / That is certain is that comedians often use comedy to help them understand themselves and the world. In fact, comedy is a very serious job indeed!
Complete the passage by choosing the singular or plural form.
Nowadays, there are many companies offering services in the domain of genetic testing for children’s talent. A large number of clients have / has been attracted to it. They are parents, eager to know what talents their children may have in the future, even though they may still be in kindergarten. The process is simple. Every child provide / provides a small sample of blood or body tissue. This is / These are analysed. Each of the children is / are given a report showing their possible talents. A recent example cited on the website is that one of the testing companies compare / compares the talents of twins Bobby and Benny. Bobby was assessed and his talents was / were revealed to be mostly scientific: a 66% chance of success in chemistry and 54% in physics was / were shown. Meanwhile, Benny’s highest score was / were shown to be in an arts subject: the test gave him 68% for literary studies. Is genetic testing reliable Some scientists say that more evidence is / are needed.
Complete the description according to the charts, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, ...
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, while the rest is sea, covering 25% of the surface.
Half of the land is covered with trees. Residential area and arable land both account for the same proportion, 20% of the total land. The rest is desert, covering 10% of the total land.
There are three kinds of people. Fifty per cent of the people are original residents, 30% are from Earth and 20% are from other planets.
Describe another planet for the future, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
In the thirtieth century, people will leave Earth to live on another planet. There are no seasons there. To make sure there is enough oxygen, humans will live under a huge glass canopy. Humans get 90 per cent of their nutrition from processed pills, because most of the surface of the planet is covered by rock and plants can’t grow there.
Listening
PART. 03
Time travel could result in a paradox — an event that contradicts itself. For example, if a person travelled back in time and prevented an event, that event would never have happened; there would therefore be no reason for the person to travel back in time to prevent it.
Did You Know
Listen to the conversation and choose its main idea.
Time travel is dangerous.
Talking to people in the past can change the future.
Anything you say or do in the past can affect the future.
Time travel within your own lifetime should be avoided.
Listen again and complete the table.
Don’t talk to anybody.
tell her 8-year-old self to buy shares in companies that are profitable today
she wants to become rich
not to do that
Be careful not to break anything.
breaking something could also
cause a paradox and change your path through life
Never give anything from our time to someone in the past.
give a present to his father
anything that doesn’t
belong to that time may have an impact on someone and cause a paradox
Now work in pairs. Take turns to be the guide and explain the rules of time travel.
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
Imagine how excited...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
Expressing excitement
Asking for confirmation
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
Imagine how excited...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Besides time travel, we have much to look
forward to in the future, thanks to advances in
technology. One area that is likely to change dramatically within our lifetimes is medical care. Although I wouldn’t bank on patients feeling confident about seeing a robot doctor any time soon, I’m sure that AI doctors are on the horizon. I think it’s also fair to say that we can get our hopes up when it comes to finding cures for serious diseases, such as cancer. I reckon that nanorobots that can eliminate cancerous
cells are just around the corner. Some of these ideas may sound far ahead of their time, but I’m sure they’re bound to happen sooner or later!
Expressions about time
Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes
any time soon
on the horizon
around the corner
far ahead of their time
bank on
get our hopes up
bound to happen
Complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 8.
Who knows in what exciting ways transport will change 1 __________________ Trains that travel at the speed of today’s aeroplanes may sound 2 _____________________, but scientists are already developing “hyperloop” trains that travel at over 1,000 km per hour. And although we can’t 3 _______________ flying cars being the norm 4 _______________, there are plans to introduce flying taxis that will be stationed on rooftops around busy cities. Many cities already have elevated cycle paths and I’m sure that these are 5 _______________ for many others around the world. As well as faster, safer and more comfortable transport being just 6 ______________________________, we can also 7 _______________ about shorter waiting times, with companies intending to provide on-demand services.
within our lifetimes
far ahead of their time
bank on
any time soon
bound to happen
on the horizon/around the corner
get our hopes up
Work in pairs. Talk about another aspect of life in the future using the expressions you have learnt in this section.
Now think about how effectively your partner used these expressions, and what you could learn from him or her.
Vocabulary
1. assess
assess sb./sth. as sth. 评定……为……
assess sth. at sth. 对……估价为……
assessment n. 评估；估价
make an assessment 做出评估
例题：
The manager did a performance __________ (assess) of all employees to decide who gets a promotion.
assessment
Vocabulary
2. bank on
rely on=depend on 依靠，依赖；信赖，相信
rely/depend on it that... 相信……，指望……
rely/depend on sb. to do sth. 依靠某人做某事
bank on (sb.) doing sth. 指望（某人）做某事
例题：
______________________________________________________________
我遇到困难时总能指望我最好的朋友帮忙。
I can always bank on my best friend to help me when I’m in trouble.
Vocabulary
3. demand
a/the demand for 对……的需求
in (great) demand 需求大
satisfy/meet one's demands 满足某人的要求
demand to do sth. 要求做某事
demanding adj. 要求高的
例题：
The new English course is quite __________ (demand), but it helps improve our skills quickly.
demanding
Exercise
PART. 04
1. Everyone is banking ________ an economic rebound to help ease the state’s fiscal problems.
2. Many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully __________ (assess) the relative long-term costs and benefits.
3. Learning English well is one of the _________ (demand) of modern society and will do good to our future career.
4. David began his lecture by ________ (cite) a poem by Robert Frost.
5. As is known to all, our body is made up of countless ________ (cell).
on
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
assessing
demands
citing
cells
1. Not only some of the exchange students but my foreign teacher now ______ (be) fond of Beijing Opera.
2. Up to now, neither the actors nor the director ___________ (know) the outcome of the selection.
3. Two thirds of my leisure time is spent on reading and the remaining one third _________ (spend) in doing outdoor sports.
4. About 50% of the land ______ (be) suitable to grow plants.
5. Every recommendation she gives me ______ (be) great since she can predict if I will like a particular restaurant.
is
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
has known
is spent
is
is
6. Tom, along with his parents, ______ (be) going to pay a visit to China next month.
7. His parents as well as he ______ (be) kind to me.
8. China is a developing country that _________ (belong) to the Third World.
9. Whether there is life on the moon ______ (be) an interesting question.
10. The famous musician,as well as his students, __________ (invite) to perform at the opening ceremony of last year’s Flower Expo.
11. A number of topics ______ (be) included in his last lecture, ranging from travel to life.
is
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
are
belongs
is
was invited
were
Summary
PART. 05
Using language
Grammar
Vocabulary
Listening
主谓一致（2）
语法一致原则
就近一致原则
Homework
PART. 06
Review what you have learnt in this class;
Prepare for the next lesson.
Homework
See you next class!
Unit 4
A glimpse of the future
Using language
Learning Objectives
PART. 01
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Learning Objectives
Master the principle of grammatical agreement and the principle of proximity in subject-verb agreement. Understand time-travel conversations, role-play guide-tourist dialogues, and discuss future life aspects using target language.
Explore global visions of the future, understanding how different societies imagine and evaluate technological progress.
Break down subject-verb agreement rules and interpret future-tech texts. Design ideal future planets and imagine future transport/life aspects, applying grammar rules to original expressions.
Work in pairs to role-play time-travel guides, discuss future life, and learn from peers’ language usage. Practice subject-verb agreement, organize future-themed info (via charts), and reflect on future-tech ideas, taking ownership of learning.
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Teaching Focuses and Anticipated Difficulties
Master the principle of grammatical agreement and proximity in subject-verb agreement, role-play time-travel guide-tourist dialogues, and discuss future life using target language.
Breaking down and applying subject-verb agreement rules (grammatical agreement, proximity) correctly, and designing ideal future planets/transport while using the rules in original expressions.
Grammar
PART. 02
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
1. Why is 50 per cent singular in sentence (a) but plural in sentence (c)
Because in sentence (a), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the uncountable noun “time”, while in sentence (c), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the countable noun “job” in its plural form.
2. What are the subjects in sentences (b) and (d) Are they singular or plural
In sentence (b), the part “Every recommendation” is the subject. In sentence (d), the part “none of us” is the subject. Both are singular.
Subject-verb agreement (2) (主谓一致 (2))
一、语法一致原则
语法一致原则指谓语动词的单复数形式与主语的语法单复数完全保持一致。
1. 单一主语的主谓一致
单数名词 / 代词、动词不定式短语、动名词短语或从句作主语时，谓语用单数；复数名词作主语时，谓语用复数。
To learn about military history requires careful reading. 学习军事历史需要仔细阅读。
What the soldier experienced in the battle touches many people.
这位士兵在战斗中的经历感动了很多人。
The soldiers who defended the border are respected by all.
保卫边疆的士兵们受到所有人的尊敬。
注意：
①由 what、who 引导的主语从句，谓语多数用单数；若表语是复数或从句是复数意义的并列结构，谓语用复数。
What he said is very important. 他说的话很重要。
What we need are books and supplies. 我们需要的是书籍和物资。
②两个不定式 / 动名词短语作主语，表两个独立概念→谓语复数；表同一事物的两个方面→谓语单数。
Reading and writing are basic English skills. 读和写是英语的基本技能。
Early to bed and early to rise is a good habit. 早睡早起是个好习惯。
2. and或both...and... 连接的合成主语→谓语用复数
Both the teacher and the students are interested in the war-themed film.
老师和学生都对这部战争题材电影感兴趣。
History and literature are closely related subjects. 历史和文学是密切相关的学科。
注意：
①and 连接的两个词指同一人 / 物时，谓语用单数。
The writer and director of the documentary is a famous historian.
这部纪录片的编剧兼导演是一位著名历史学家。
②and 连接的并列单数主语前有 no、each、every、more than a(n)、many a(n)修饰时，谓语用单数。
Every student and every teacher respects the veteran. 每个学生和老师都尊敬这位老兵。
3. 主语 + 附加成分的主谓一致
主语后接 with、together with、along with、except、but、like、as well as、rather than、more than、no less than、besides、including 等短语时，谓语动词的单复数由核心主语决定（与附加成分无关）。
The general, together with his soldiers, is inspecting the military base.
将军和他的士兵们正在视察军事基地。
The students, including Tom and Lily, are preparing for the English speech contest.
包括汤姆和莉莉在内的学生们正在准备英语演讲比赛。
4. 不定代词作主语的主谓一致
either、neither、each、every、“no+单数名词” 以及 somebody、anybody、nobody、everyone、everything 等复合不定代词作主语，谓语用单数。
Each of the soldiers has a clear mission. 每个士兵都有明确的任务。
Nobody doubts the hero’s courage. 没有人怀疑这位英雄的勇气。
5. 定语从句中的主谓一致
关系代词 that、who、which 等作主语时，谓语动词的数与先行词的数一致。
The soldier who saved the child is awarded a medal. 救了孩子的那位士兵被授予了勋章。
The books that tell about World War II are popular among teenagers.
那些讲述二战的书很受青少年欢迎。
6. 限定词 + 名词作主语的主谓一致
a lot of/lots of/plenty of/the rest of/the majority of + 名词，或分数 / 百分数 + 名词作主语时，谓语动词的数由of 后的名词决定。
Two-thirds of the city was destroyed in the war. 这座城市的三分之二在战争中被摧毁了。
A lot of information about the battle is collected.关于这场战役的很多信息被收集起来了。
60% of the students in our class have read the war novel.
我们班 60% 的学生都读过这本战争小说。
7. many a、more than one 修饰单数名词，或 “a + 单数名词 + or two” 作主语→谓语用单数。
Many a hero has laid down his life for the country. 许多英雄为国家献出了生命。
More than one museum in the city displays war relics.
这座城市不止一个博物馆展出战争文物。
8. “one of + 可数名词复数”作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。
One of the students in our class is a Canadian. 我们班里有一名学生是加拿大人。
二、就近一致原则
就近一致原则指谓语动词的单复数形式与离它最近的主语保持一致。
1. 当两个主语由 either...or...、neither...nor...、whether...or...、not only...but also... 连接时，谓语动词与邻近的主语保持一致。
Either you or he is responsible for organizing the memorial activity.
要么你，要么他负责组织这次纪念活动。
Not only the students but also their teacher likes the patriotic film.
不仅学生们，他们的老师也喜欢这部爱国电影。
2. there be句型中，be 动词的单复数取决于其后的主语；若主语是由 and 连接的两个成分，则与靠近 be 动词的主语保持一致。
There is a war memorial and several parks in this area. 这个区域有一座战争纪念馆和几个公园。
What / That is certain is that comedians often use comedy to help them understand themselves and the world. In fact, comedy is a very serious job indeed!
Complete the passage by choosing the singular or plural form.
Nowadays, there are many companies offering services in the domain of genetic testing for children’s talent. A large number of clients have / has been attracted to it. They are parents, eager to know what talents their children may have in the future, even though they may still be in kindergarten. The process is simple. Every child provide / provides a small sample of blood or body tissue. This is / These are analysed. Each of the children is / are given a report showing their possible talents. A recent example cited on the website is that one of the testing companies compare / compares the talents of twins Bobby and Benny. Bobby was assessed and his talents was / were revealed to be mostly scientific: a 66% chance of success in chemistry and 54% in physics was / were shown. Meanwhile, Benny’s highest score was / were shown to be in an arts subject: the test gave him 68% for literary studies. Is genetic testing reliable Some scientists say that more evidence is / are needed.
Complete the description according to the charts, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, ...
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, while the rest is sea, covering 25% of the surface.
Half of the land is covered with trees. Residential area and arable land both account for the same proportion, 20% of the total land. The rest is desert, covering 10% of the total land.
There are three kinds of people. Fifty per cent of the people are original residents, 30% are from Earth and 20% are from other planets.
Describe another planet for the future, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
In the thirtieth century, people will leave Earth to live on another planet. There are no seasons there. To make sure there is enough oxygen, humans will live under a huge glass canopy. Humans get 90 per cent of their nutrition from processed pills, because most of the surface of the planet is covered by rock and plants can’t grow there.
Listening
PART. 03
Time travel could result in a paradox — an event that contradicts itself. For example, if a person travelled back in time and prevented an event, that event would never have happened; there would therefore be no reason for the person to travel back in time to prevent it.
Did You Know
Listen to the conversation and choose its main idea.
Time travel is dangerous.
Talking to people in the past can change the future.
Anything you say or do in the past can affect the future.
Time travel within your own lifetime should be avoided.
Listen again and complete the table.
Don’t talk to anybody.
tell her 8-year-old self to buy shares in companies that are profitable today
she wants to become rich
not to do that
Be careful not to break anything.
breaking something could also
cause a paradox and change your path through life
Never give anything from our time to someone in the past.
give a present to his father
anything that doesn’t
belong to that time may have an impact on someone and cause a paradox
Now work in pairs. Take turns to be the guide and explain the rules of time travel.
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
Imagine how excited...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
Expressing excitement
Asking for confirmation
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
Imagine how excited...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Besides time travel, we have much to look
forward to in the future, thanks to advances in
technology. One area that is likely to change dramatically within our lifetimes is medical care. Although I wouldn’t bank on patients feeling confident about seeing a robot doctor any time soon, I’m sure that AI doctors are on the horizon. I think it’s also fair to say that we can get our hopes up when it comes to finding cures for serious diseases, such as cancer. I reckon that nanorobots that can eliminate cancerous
cells are just around the corner. Some of these ideas may sound far ahead of their time, but I’m sure they’re bound to happen sooner or later!
Expressions about time
Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes
any time soon
on the horizon
around the corner
far ahead of their time
bank on
get our hopes up
bound to happen
Complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 8.
Who knows in what exciting ways transport will change 1 __________________ Trains that travel at the speed of today’s aeroplanes may sound 2 _____________________, but scientists are already developing “hyperloop” trains that travel at over 1,000 km per hour. And although we can’t 3 _______________ flying cars being the norm 4 _______________, there are plans to introduce flying taxis that will be stationed on rooftops around busy cities. Many cities already have elevated cycle paths and I’m sure that these are 5 _______________ for many others around the world. As well as faster, safer and more comfortable transport being just 6 ______________________________, we can also 7 _______________ about shorter waiting times, with companies intending to provide on-demand services.
within our lifetimes
far ahead of their time
bank on
any time soon
bound to happen
on the horizon/around the corner
get our hopes up
Work in pairs. Talk about another aspect of life in the future using the expressions you have learnt in this section.
Now think about how effectively your partner used these expressions, and what you could learn from him or her.
Vocabulary
1. assess
assess sb./sth. as sth. 评定……为……
assess sth. at sth. 对……估价为……
assessment n. 评估；估价
make an assessment 做出评估
例题：
The manager did a performance __________ (assess) of all employees to decide who gets a promotion.
assessment
Vocabulary
2. bank on
rely on=depend on 依靠，依赖；信赖，相信
rely/depend on it that... 相信……，指望……
rely/depend on sb. to do sth. 依靠某人做某事
bank on (sb.) doing sth. 指望（某人）做某事
例题：
______________________________________________________________
我遇到困难时总能指望我最好的朋友帮忙。
I can always bank on my best friend to help me when I’m in trouble.
Vocabulary
3. demand
a/the demand for 对……的需求
in (great) demand 需求大
satisfy/meet one's demands 满足某人的要求
demand to do sth. 要求做某事
demanding adj. 要求高的
例题：
The new English course is quite __________ (demand), but it helps improve our skills quickly.
demanding
Exercise
PART. 04
1. Everyone is banking ________ an economic rebound to help ease the state’s fiscal problems.
2. Many donators have rushed into fancy programmes without carefully __________ (assess) the relative long-term costs and benefits.
3. Learning English well is one of the _________ (demand) of modern society and will do good to our future career.
4. David began his lecture by ________ (cite) a poem by Robert Frost.
5. As is known to all, our body is made up of countless ________ (cell).
on
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
assessing
demands
citing
cells
1. Not only some of the exchange students but my foreign teacher now ______ (be) fond of Beijing Opera.
2. Up to now, neither the actors nor the director ___________ (know) the outcome of the selection.
3. Two thirds of my leisure time is spent on reading and the remaining one third _________ (spend) in doing outdoor sports.
4. About 50% of the land ______ (be) suitable to grow plants.
5. Every recommendation she gives me ______ (be) great since she can predict if I will like a particular restaurant.
is
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
has known
is spent
is
is
6. Tom, along with his parents, ______ (be) going to pay a visit to China next month.
7. His parents as well as he ______ (be) kind to me.
8. China is a developing country that _________ (belong) to the Third World.
9. Whether there is life on the moon ______ (be) an interesting question.
10. The famous musician,as well as his students, __________ (invite) to perform at the opening ceremony of last year’s Flower Expo.
11. A number of topics ______ (be) included in his last lecture, ranging from travel to life.
is
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
are
belongs
is
was invited
were
Summary
PART. 05
Using language
Grammar
Vocabulary
Listening
主谓一致（2）
语法一致原则
就近一致原则
Homework
PART. 06
Review what you have learnt in this class;
Prepare for the next lesson.
Homework
See you next class!