牛津英语模块九第一单元教学案一体化(上)

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Module9 Unit1 Other countries, other cultures
Periods 1-2 Word study
Teaching aims and demands:
To study words and expressions in this unit.
To use the words correctly.
Teaching Important Points：
Learn the words by heart and try to use them
Teaching Difficult points:
How to use the new words to solve problems
Teaching Methods:
1.Practice to get the students to master what they’ve learnt
2.Discussion to make every student work in class
Teaching Aids
1. the multimedia
1. the blackboard
Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Explationatons to some useful words and expressions
1.seemingly adv. +adj 表面上(看上去)
the seemingly limitless resources of the United States 美国的似乎是无限的资源
They were seemingly unaware of the decision.他们似乎并不了解这个决定.
I'd prefer to too really back to normal, not seemingly so.
我希望你的身体能真正恢复正常，而不只是表面上有好转。
2.abundant adj. 丰富
be abundant in =be rich in=be high in 在---方面丰富
The country is abundant in natural resources 这个国家天然资源丰富。
Birds concentrate (in places) where food is abundant鸟聚集在食物丰盛的地方.
The dictionary is abundant in sunny words, healthy words, happy words
词典含有大量表达乐观、健康和幸福的单词。
3.fond adj 喜欢 be fond of
My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.
Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.
We said a fond farewell to each other (= We said goodbye in a loving way) and promised to write._____________________________
More and more young people are fond ___ playing tennis nowadays.
A. on B. to C. in D. of
4. locate verb位于；.找到．．的位置；确定…的地点或范围；使---坐落于 location (n)
be located in/near/on/etc. to be in a particular place: 位于
The company located its branch office in the suburbs. 该公司把它的分公司设在郊区。
The branch office of the company is located in the suburb.
Police are still trying to locate the suspect
The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake.
5.short 缩写,简称；不足的，缺乏的，达不到要求的
in short 简短的说
short for常与be一起构成系表结构，意为“是......的缩写（简称）”。
for short是固定搭配，意为“简称；缩写”，常放在句末。
be short of 缺乏，短缺
He's disorganized, inefficient, never there when you want him - in short, the man's hopeless.
Tom is short for Thomas. Tom是Thomas的简称。
People usually call me Jim for short. 人们通常简称我为吉姆。
The shopkeeper gave us _____weight: we got 9 kilos instead of 10 kilos.
A. scarce B. short C. light D. slight
We're a bit short of coffee - I must get some more.__________________
—Why didn’t you buy the camera you had longed for
—I had planned to. But I was ￡50 _______.
A. Fewer B. Less C. cheap D. short
6.be home to… 所在地
home 常用短语:
be/feel at home ：to feel comfortable and relaxed:
make yourself at home：to relax and make yourself comfortable in someone else's home
Beijing is home to many key universities.
Zhongguancun is home to many hi-tech companies.
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.
—Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide
—Of course. _______ sir.
A. Make yourself at home B. Enjoy yourself
C. It doesn't matter D. Take your time
7. owe vt. 欠
owe sb sth =owe sth to sb ①欠某人某物②应该把…归功于
I owe the landlord one hundred dollars.=I owe one hundred dollars to the landlord.
我欠房东(landlord)100美元.
She owes her success to good luck.. 她把她的成功归功于运气好.
I owe ____ my parents.
A. that I have B. what I have C. that I have to D. what I have to
Owing to=due to=thanks to =on account of =because of 由于；因为；归功于
8. preference n 偏爱，优先，优先权
have a preference for 偏爱…
prefer sth 喜欢.
prefer to do sth.
prefer doing sth/sth ---to doing sth/sth
prefer sb. to do sth.
prefer to do sth rather than (to)do sth.
prefer that在that宾语从句中,我们应当用虚拟语气"should+动词原形",其中的should可以省略示“宁愿做……而不愿做……”
注: prefer后面接动名词的结构,用来谈论一般情况下"更喜欢某种活动",而在一个特定场合下表示"特别喜欢"时,得用上述prefer后接动词不定式结构。
练习：
(1)I prefer you to spare some time to come to our art exhibition next week.
我宁愿你们下星期抽出点时间来看看我们的美展。
(2)We prefer that each new student take(take) a science course.
(3)Tom has a preference for Chinese novels. Tom 喜欢中国小说。
(4)He said he would prefer _B___ others rather than ____ by others.
A to help; to help B to help; be helped C helping; helped D helping; to be helped
(5)The young lady prefer dressing up for a party __B__ by others.
A to being noticed B to be noticed
C rather than to be noticed D rather than be noticed
(6)Though, life should be colorful, I prefer devoting all my energies to my studies _A____ more professional knowledge.
A to get B to getting C rather than get D rather than to get
(7)He preferred staying at home __C____ to the cinema.
A to watching TV to go B to watching TV to going
C to watch TV to going D to watch TV to go
9.equip vt. (equipped; equipping)装备，配备，装束，使作好准备，使具备
equipment(n)
equip…for…
be equipped for 准备好，对….有准备
equip…with…
be equipped with装备，安装好
The traveler was well equipped
The seamen equipped a ship for a voyage.
The soldiers were equipped with the latest weapons.
Much advanced equipment（许多先进的设备）has been introduced to teaching mehtod.
10. worthy adj 应…的，可敬的;有价值的,值得的 noun [C] 杰出人物, 知名人士
Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.
worthy of attention/notice ________________
Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice._________________
a worthy book ____________
The front row of chairs was reserved for local worthies (当地的知名人士)
worth、worthy、worthwhile的用法区别
这三个词都是形容词，都有“值得的”的意思，但用法或搭配关系不同。
worth是一个只能作表语的形容词，意思为“值……的”、“相当于……的价值的”、“有……价值的”、“值得……的”。后接名词、接动名词的主动形式。
worthy可作表语，也可作定语。作定语时意思为“有价值的”、“值得尊敬的”、“应受到赏识的”；用作表语时意思为“值得……的”、“应得到……的”，其后接of sth.，也可以后接to do sth.，作后置定语时，必须用“worthy of +名词”结构.
worthwhile与worthy一样，既可作表语，又可作定语。表示某事因重要、有趣或受益大而值得花时间、金钱或努力去做，一般做“值得的”、“值得做的”、“有意义的”解。用作表语时，可接动名词或动词不定式。
The Summer Palace is worthwhile going / to go （go）to have a visit.
The exhibition is worth a visit/visiting. （值得参观）
This phenomenon is worthy of being studied/is worthy to be studied. 这种现象值得研究。
This is a worthy English-Chinese dictionary. 这是一本有价值的英汉词典。
11. concern
verb 与…有关, 对…有重要性;有关, 涉及;使操心, 使不安
as far as ---is/are concerned 就—来说，就---而论
be concerned with 与---有关；关心--
be concerned about 关心；担心
concerning (prep)关于；有关；就---而论
Matters of pollution and the environment concern us all..
There's no need for you to concern yourself with what happened.
Concerned about the coming examination,she stayed up early,preparing for it.
What do you know concerning the accident
12.occupy (v)
His speech occupied only 3 minutes. 他的演讲仅占用了三分钟。
他在忙于写一本小说。
He was occupied with a novel / in writing a novel.
= He occupied himself with a novel / in writing a novel.
归纳：忙于……，专心于……
Occupy oneself in doing sth. / with sth.
= be occupied in doing sth. / with sth.
= be busy in doing sth. / with sth.
= be absorbed in doing sth.
试题回顾：
(1)__________ reading history books, he even didn’t notice me coming.
A. Occupied with B. Occupying with C. Occupied in D. Occupying in
(2) ________ himself ________ the project, he had no time to go back home.
A. Occupied; with B. Occupying; with C. Occupied; in D. Occupying; in
(3) When I arrived I saw the place was already _________ by two strangers in uniforms.
A. occupied B. conquered C. possessed D. owned
Step 2 Practice
一、词性变化
1 waste(v)__________→ waste(n) __________ →wastes(pl.)____________
2 count(v)__________→countless(adj)___________
3 freeze (v) _________→ freezing(adj)_________→frozen(adv) 冷冻的________
4 seem (v)_________→seeming(adj)__________→seemingly(adv)___________
5 cover (v)__________→cover (n)__________→covered(adj)____________
6 hunt (v)→hunter(n)→hunting(n) 狩猎
7 culture(n)→cultural (adj) →multicultural(多元文化的)
8 mix (v)→ mixture(n)
9 upwards (adv)→downwards (opposite)
10 circle(v)→circle (n) →semicircle (半圆)
11 awful (adj)→awesome(同义词)
12 approximate (adj)→approximately(adv)
13 settle(v)→settlement (n)
14 enthusiasm (n)→enthusiastic(adj) →enthusiast(n)爱好者
15 temporary(adj)→ permanent(opposite)
16 create (v)→recreate(v再创造) --recreation(n ①再创造②娱乐)
17 immigrate(v)→immigration(n)
18 rub (v)→rubber(n)
19 expect(v) →expectation(n)→expected(adj)→unexpected(opposite adj)
20 flex (v)弯曲→flexible(adj)
21 observe(v)→ observation(n)→observer(n) 观察者
22 prefer(v)→preference(n)
23 occupy(v)→occupation(n)
24devote(v)→devotion(n)
25 export (v)→ import(opposite)
26 liberate(v)→ liberation (n)→liberty (n)
27 secure (v)→ security (n)
26 religion (n)→ religious (adj)→ religiously(adv)
29 absolute (adj)→ absolutely(adv)
30 percent(n)→percentage(n)百分率
31 participant(n) 参加者→ participation(n)→participate (v)
32 compete(v)→ competition(n)→competitor(n) 竞赛者
33 impress (v)→ impression(n)→impressive(adj)
二．写出合成词：
34 摩天大楼 skyscraper
35 讲台；月台；站台platform
36 夜生活 nightlife
37 煎饼 pancake
38 人行道 sidewalk
39 文书工作 paperwork
40 扶手椅 armchair
41 海边 seaside
三．用所给词的适当形式填空
42 Some dangerous waste was thrown here last night.
Nothing will grow in these wastes. (waste)
43 1)It is so freezing today that we were almost frozen.
2) the temperature has dropped to freezing point.(freeze)
44 His parents expect much of him so he works harder to meet his parents’ expectations. (expect)
45 We need a policy that is more flexible.(flex)
46 He has a preference for coffee rather than tea.(prefer)
47 I received his registered letter the other day.(register)
48. I have absolute trust in you. You are absolutely right.(absolute)
49. At Christmas, I usually give about five percent of my salary to the local charity. However, it’s such a small percentage of my total salary that it doesn’t really affect me.(percent)
50. Professionals can’t participate in the tournament.职业选手不得参加这比赛。(participate)
51 My father impressed on me the importance of hard work..
The new teacher made a good impression on the students.He gave a very impressive lesson yesterday.(impress)
52 Her success resulted from her devotion to her career. She devoted all her efforts to her work..(devote)
53 Her spoken English was weak, but she kept on practising in order to make up for this weakness.(weak)
Homework
1Read the words and xepressions.
2.Preview the new lesson
M9U1 other countries, other cultures
Period 3
Welcome to this unit
Teaching objectives:
To introduce and understand the theme of other countries and other cultures.
To develop speaking ability by talking about different countries with different culture.
To know more about other countries’ culture.
Important and difficult points:
Get students to understand what culture means.
Make students know why certain images represent certain countries.
Teaching Methods:
1.Talking to improve the students’ speaking ability
2.Practice to get the students to master what they’ve learnt
3.Discussion to make every student work in class
Teaching Aids
1.the multimedia
2.the blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 lead-in
If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of
Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries
Show students some pictures and ask them to guess which countries they think of when looking at the pictures.
Step 2 Picture discussion
Ask Ss to look at the pictures and discuss each picture in groups of four.
Picture 1
Who are the people in the picture
They are Mounties, or the royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP
What do you know about them
The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Uphold the right’.
Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada
The mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies , especially between the 1920s and the 1940s
What other things can you think of to represent Canada
Picture 2
What is the man in the picture
The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower Of London.
What do beefeaters do
In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead they are ceremonial guardians who act as tour guards.
Who do you know about beefeaters
It is said that the word ‘beefeater’ came from French ‘buffetier’ which refers to the guard protecting the king’s food in the palace of French kings.
Why do you think a beefeater represent the UK
Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, king Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms
What other things can you think of to represent the UK
Picture 3
What can you see in the picture
The Sydney Opera House
Where is it
Which country does it stand for
In Sydney. It stand for Australia.
Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia
It represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance.
This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973 and has attracted famous performers from all around the world.
Picture 4
What are the two skyscrapers called
Marina City
Where are they located
In Chicago, the US.
What do you know about Morina City
This magnificent complex was designed by Bertrand Goldbeing and constructed between 1959 and 1964. This is a 36,000,000-dollar project in the heart of Chicago. The 60-storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land. It can accommodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers. It is called ‘the city within a city”
Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even an icon of the USA
Why or why not
Yes. The complex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape. They represent the great success in designing, engineering and construction.
Step 3 Discussion
If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, What would you choose Why
Step 4 Language Points
1.a famous peacekeeping force 2.the symbol of a morden city现代化都市的象征
3. How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries (P1) 这些东西怎么会成为它们所代表的那些国家的象征的呢？
see …as 把…看作为
把…看作为 常用短语
treat…as… consider…as/to be… look on/upon …as… think of…as…
regard…as/to be… think…to be…
Step4: Homework:
1. Read the article in Part A on page 106 in Workbook
2. Prepare the Reading part.
M9U1 other countries, other cultures
Period 4
Reading(Ⅰ)
Teaching objectives:
To develop students’ ability of reading
To know about Canada and its features
Important and difficult points:
Learn how to sort information into sections
Improve their reading skills by fully participating in all the activities.
Teaching Methods:
1.Student-centered way to improve their reading skills
2.Practice to get the students to master what they’ve learnt
3.Discussion to make every student work in class
Teaching Aids
1.the multimedia
2.the blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Fill in the blanks with correct words
1 second only to Russia 仅次于俄国
2 be famous/ noted/ known/ distinguished for 因为……而出名
be famous/ noted/ known/ distinguished as 作为……而出名
3. be fond of 喜爱；喜欢
4 vast areas of wilderness 大片的荒野
5 average winter temperatures 冬季的平均温度
6 minus 20 degrees centigrade 摄氏零下20度
7 frozen wastes 冰封的荒原
8 seemingly endless forests 一望无垠的森林
9 cross-country ski 越野滑雪
10 be thrilled by 为…而兴奋
11 unique culture 独特的文化
12 be located in the heart of… 坐落于…的中心地带
13 for short 简称，缩略
14 a French-speaking city 讲法语的城市
15 colourful nightlife 丰富多彩的夜生活
16 equally famous 同样著名
17 on the Pacific coast 在太平洋沿岸
18in addition 此外，另外
19 in addition to 除了……之外
20 a neighbouring province 相邻的省份
21 be home to 为……的原产地/为…的所在地
22 cover an area of… 占……面积
23 20 football pitches 20个足球场
24 consist of = be made up of 由……组成
25 sth is shaped like … 形状象…
26 seek one’s fortunes 寻找发财的机会
27 a handful of (people) 少数（人）
28 establish settlements 建立定居点
29 a maple leaf is featured on the Canadian flag 枫叶作为一种象征出现加拿大国旗
30. turn a beautiful red 变成一种美丽的红色
31. turn to 变成，求助于，转向，翻到
32. go with 和……相匹配
33 With all of these attractions 有这么多吸引人的地方
34 sort out the information into sections 把信息分类成不同的部分
35 the most multicultural city 文化最多元化的城市
Step 2 Reading comprehension
1 Fast reading:
Read the brochure and answer the questions on the top of P2
2.Detailed reading
SB(P4 C1)
SB(P4 C2)
Step 3 Summary
Finish SB(P5 E)
Homework
1.Do exercise in the workbook
2.《课课练》
M9U1 other countries, other cultures
Period 5
Reading(Ⅱ)
Teaching objectives:
To develop students’ ability of analysing long sentences
To know some useful words and expressions in the text
Important and difficult points:
Study some important phrases
Learn how to analyse long sentences
Vocabulary words Minus, defend, waste, countless, seemingly, freezing, abundant, fond, locate, mix, upwards, awesome, approximately, settlement
useful expressions Second to, be famous for, have an area of, be abundant in, be fond of, the majority of, be thrilled by, be known for, as well as, be located in, for short, be lost to, have a population of, be home to, consist of, seek one’s fortune, a handful of, be featured on, go with
sentence patterns 1. It is possible to hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for hours…2. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower…3. Smaller in size, but equally famous, is city of Vancouver in the province …4. Nearer to the Atlantic coast is Niagara Falls.5. With all of these attractions, you can see why, in 1996, the UN named Canada the best country in the world to live in!6.The waterfalls,the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle,are 670 metres wide,---
Teaching Methods:
1.Practice to get the students to master what they’ve learnt
2.Discussion to make every student work in class
Teaching Aids
1.the multimedia
2.the blackboard
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Review
Translate some phrases into English
Step 2 Language points
1. Second to…意为“仅次于…”
second to none 不次于任何人/物
next to 贴近，仅次于；几乎
superior to 比---强；优于---
junior/senior to _____________________
close to 靠近，接近；几乎，差点儿
. Our city has an area of 20，000 square kilometers, second only to the largest city(仅次于我省最大的城市)in our province.
He is such a good player that he is second to none. （无人能比.）
Next to music, he loves tennis best. （除了音乐，他最喜欢网球。）.
This employee is superior to the former in ability. （这个雇员比上个强。）
He is junior to me by two years. （他比我小两岁。）
He is close to being killed in the car accident.(他差点儿丧生于车祸中)
２．border n. 边界, 国界, 边, 边沿, 边境
v. 与...接壤, 接近
China borders Russia and many other countries.
Jordan holds a key position, bordering both Israel and Iraq.
You cannot cross the border line without a passport.
３. abundant: adj.丰富的, 充裕的, 丰富, 盛产, 富于 be abundant in
This lake is abundant in fish.
We have abundant time to go there.
This autumn, farmers had a abundant harvest.
4 majority用法
in the majority 占多数, 拥有多数
by a bare majority 以勉强的多数票(当选或通过)
carry [gain] the majority赢得多数票
the majority 多数人，大部分人（多与the连用）
注：当the majority 强调整体时，使用单数动词，若强调的是团体中的每一个分子，则动词用复数）
He won by a majority of two: the vote was seven to five.他以两票多数获胜:票数是七比五。
The majority of doctors believe that smoking is harmful to health.(大多数医生认为)
5. Thrill: v. 使毛骨悚然, 使激动; 刺激 n. .一种毛骨悚然的感觉; 震动; 颤抖
The exhibition thrilled all the visitors who came to the gallery. It was a great success.
A thrill went through her the moment her flight took off_______________________.
It is a thrill watching a 3D film in a virtual reality cinema.
6. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short. (P2 L21)加拿大国家电视塔坐落于多伦多市中心，通常简称为CN塔。
Houses must be worth a large amount of money standing (stand)/located（locate）(位于) in that areas
关注类似的过去分词做表语。
We are faced with (面临) a serious problem.
The road is lined with（排列）tall trees.
He is dressed in（穿着） a new coat.
He is seated in（坐在） the armchair, silent.
The man is drunk in（陶醉于）the achievements made.
The troubled kid is lost in（沉迷于）computer games.
7.be lost in 1) 消失在…中 2) 陷入（沉思等）；被…所吸引 3) 在…中迷路，迷失在
be lost to …失去，没有…
eg. The ship was lost in the hurricane.（消失在风暴中）
eg.The opportunity was lost to him.（他没有机会了）
1 ____ to the British, Quebec was originally colonized by France.
A Being lost B To lose C Lost D Losing
2 _____ himself in thought, he didn’t notice what happened around him.
A Being lost B Lost C Losing D Having lost
3._______ in thought, he didn’t notice what happened around him.
A Being lost B Lost C Losing D Having lost
8. Because of this, Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World…(P2 L27)
因为这一点，蒙特利尔是旧世界（欧洲）和新世界（北美）的完美组合。
because of = owing to = on account of =due to =as a result of 由于…的原因，因为
1)He was unable to go to work owingto the fall from his horse.
2)_________ my work and so on, I don’t get up much to the club.
3)He was not allowed to take the senior course __________ his youth.
9. In addition to除…之外(还有)=besides
In addition 另外,此外(还)
apart from (1)=besides (2)=except for
Other than =but, except
eg.Mr. Smith has a flat in London in addition to/as well as a villa in France.
Mr. Zhou is popular with his students because he really cares for his students in addition to his years of experience as a teacher.
In addition , there was a crop failure in many provinces.
Apart from that , all goes well.
There is nobody here other than me.
10.It is like an underground city, covering an area of more than 20 football pitches.(P3 L40)
埃德蒙顿购物中心象一个地下城市，占地面积相当于20多个足球场。
cover ①覆盖，铺(反:expose) ②掩盖，掩饰，藏匿 ③占据（时间，空间） ④包括，涉及 ⑤走过（路程） ⑥看过…页书 ⑦够付(开支等), 弥补(损失) ⑧对….进行新闻采访,报道 ( n.) 盖子,封面
---- How about the book you are reading
---- Good indeed. It _____ many problems we have come across in our study.
A. says B. talks C. covers D. refers
11. feature: v“to have somebody or something as a very important part”，意为“以…为特征”，“给…以显著地位” （在。。。）起重要作用，引人注目；以。。。为特色
eg.This is a gallery that features African art. 这是一个突出介绍非洲艺术的艺术馆。
This month’s magazine features charity organizations from around the world.
Rice features prominently in most Chinese meals.__________________________
feature noun 特征，特点
[C] The town's main features（主要特征） are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.
12 consist v.
Consist of由...组成， 包括
Consist with（ 与...）一致
Consist in 存在于
The beauty of the picture consists in its balance of colors.这幅画的美在于其色彩的调和。
A university consists of teachers, administrators and students.
大学由教师,行政人员和学生组成。
The information consists with his account.
消息与他的叙述相符合。
13.shape n. 形状, 形态, 外形, 模样 v. 定形,使...成形,塑造
Athletes must stay in shape. 运动员一定要保持身体健康。
The sculptor worked the clay into the shape of a woman.
雕刻家将泥土捏成一个妇女的形状。
The dress was shaped to her figure. 这件连衣裙做得很适合她的身材。
The potter shaped the clay into a vase. 陶工将泥土塑成花瓶。
Childhood experiences often play a big part in shaping one's character.
童年经历在形成人的性格方面起重要作用。
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in no shape (or form) 决不, 完全不, 一点也不
in shape 在形状上, 在外型上
in the shape of 以...的形状[形式], 作为
get [put] sth. into shape 使成一定形状
be in bad shape 情况还处于混乱状态; 健康情况不佳
give shape to 使成形; 表达, 使...具体[条理]化
keep ... in shape 使...保持原形
in good shape 完整无损, 处于良好状态, 健康情况良好
Step 3 Important sentences:
1.Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is often said to be the most multicultural city in the world. (P2 L19)= It is said that Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is the most multicultural city in the world
The mall is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world. (P3 L39)
= It is said that the mall is the largest pedestrian mall in the world.
be said to be … 据说是…
句型转换：
①. It’s said that all the passengers are from the same village.
= All the passengers are said to be from the same village.
②. It was said that his novel had been translated into several foreign languages.
= His novel was said to have been translated into several foreign languages.
类似句型：It is reported/believed that… It seems that…
巩固练习：
①. 据报道120人在这起空难中丧生。
It was reported that 120 people had been killed in the air crash.
②. 下午好像有个会议。
It seems that there will be a meeting this afternoon.
链接高考：据说他在国外学习过，但我不知道他在哪个国家学习的。（用主语从句及简单句两种形式做）
It is said that he has studied abroad, but I don’t know which country he studied in.
= He is said to have studied abroad……
2.
Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short. (P2L21)
Smaller in size, but equally famous, is the city of Vancouver in the province British Columbia on the Pacific coast.(P3L33)
Nearer to the Atlantic coast is Niagara Fall . (P3L43)
作表语的现在分词(过去分词、形容词) 放在句首，须完全倒装。
1). Gone are the days when the women were looked down upon.
妇女被看不起的日子一去不复返了。
2). Sitting at the back of the room was a shy girl with two big eyes.
坐在房间后面的是一个长着一双大眼睛的羞涩女孩。
3). Present at the meeting was Mr. Liu, who taught us English.
刘老师出席了会议，他教我们英语。
4). Written on the blackboard are the names of those who were late yesterday.
黑板上写着昨天迟到的那些人的名字。
Ex:
（1）. Standing (站立) at the top of the hill is an old temple.
（2）.Seated/Sitting (坐) in my chair was a new comer, which surprised me greatly.
（3）. Lying (躺) on the ground was a dying goat.
（4）. Waiting (等) outside of the booking office are masses of passengers.
3. With all of these attractions, you can see why, in 1996, the UN named Canada the best country in the world to live in! (P3) 了解了加拿大的这些引人之处，你就能明白为何联合国于1996年将加拿大命名为世界上最适宜居住的国家了！
______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
A. With B. Besides C. As for D. Because of
4.For those who love outdoor activities, it is possible to hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for hours—or even days—without meeting another person.(P2) 对于热爱户外活动的人来说，在远足、帆船运动、越野滑雪或雪车旅游中，他们可能好几个小时甚至好几天都碰不到一个人。
it is possible (for sb.) to do 某人做某事是有可能的,某人可能做某事
it is likely that---/sb(sth) is likely to ---
there is a high possibility that----
5.The waterfalls,the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle,are 670 metres wide,---
Homework
1.Read the text again and again. Try to memorize the language points.
2.Parts A1 and A2 on page102 in Workbook
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