课件31张PPT。Unit 2Working the landGrammar-ing Form as
Subject and ObjectWhat is he doing?What is his hobby?Playing basketball is his hobby.
He likes playing basketball very much.Learning Aims
1. Master the usage of -ing form as the subject and object;
2. Learn grammar rules in the context and use them correctly and properly;
3.Introduce?Xi’an?by?using?the?knowledge?of?the?-ing form as the subject and object.? DiscoveringWhat’s the fun_ction of the words in red?★ Since then, finding ways to grow more rice has been his life goal.
★ Spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also means very little to him.
★ However, he doesn’t care about being famous.
★ He enjoys listening to violin music, playing mah-jong, swimming and reading.1. It is nice to help people in need of help.
Rewrite the following sentences using the –ing form as the subject.-ing as the subject2. It is not easy to grow super hybrid rice.Helping people in need of help is nice.Growing super hybrid rice is not easy.3. It is not difficult to learn more about farming.4. In the countryside, it is not as easy to do research as in the city.Learning more about farming is not difficult.Doing research in the countryside is not as easy as in the city.-ing as the subject1) It’s no use/good arguing with her.
2) It is fun playing with children.
3) It’s a shame copying others’ homework.
4) It’s a waste of time waiting here.
AttentionThe flower needs
_______ .wateringI enjoy
_______ _______.traveling abroad-ing as the objectBrainstormSome verbs are followed by
doingSome verbs are followed by
to do
Some verbs are followed by both to do and doing suggestdecideforgetexpectavoidlovepreferto do-ingto do/ -ingmanage enjoy fail try
finish hope begin
afford forget like mind
miss start plan keepUse these words below and draw your own mind map1) She sat there without speaking.
2) I look forward to seeing him again.
3) Are you used to living there alone?
4) Yuan Longping devoted his life to studying agriculture.
5) I don’t feel like going to see the film.
6) He was busy preparing his lessons.Discovering Object of prep.
look forward to
be used to
put off
give up
S. + keep on +doing
succeed in
devote to
lead to
stick to
feel like
be busy (in)
have trouble/difficulty(in)
426 5 31166. ?I am quite interested (find out)what will happen to Paul’s farm in the future.
to find out174.?He wanted (experiment)with scientific methods of farming.to experiment183. When I talked to him, he told me he dreamed of (have) his own farm.
havingIt was good (see) the young man working with his father in the field.
19to see2. Paul clearly enjoyed (learn) about how to farm well.
20learning5. He will keep (try out) new ideas so he can help farmers around China.
21trying outLet's appreciate!Give a brief introduction of Xi’an to him.Could you tell me more about Xi’an?
Xi’an is one of the most famous tourist cities in China. It has a long history and it is the ancient capital of China. People from all over the world look forward to (visit) the city. I’m proud of (be) a Xi’an citizen. As a local person, (live) in Xi’an is one of the luckiest things for me. I’m familiar with this city, so I like (work) as a part-time tourist guide for you. visitingbeingworkingliving In the morning, (have) breakfast in this city is a truly enjoyment.
After that, (hang) out with my friends in the street is my favorite. I believe that (go) to the Terra-Cotta Warriors must be an unforgettable experience for everyone. (eat) is the soul of life. In Xi’an, you will find all kinds of delicious food. hanginghavinggoingEating Not only the beautiful scenery but also the local culture makes Xi’an become an important city of Shaanxi Province. As a student, I’m proud
of (devote) myself to (make) Xi’an a better place,
such as (plant) trees, (clean) the streets, and so on. I believe I can do it! Welcome to Xi’an!plantingcleaningdevotingmakingA Brief Introduction2. -ing form as the objectSummary1.–ing form as the subject(1) At the beginning(1) Object of verb(2) Object of preposition(2) “it” as the formal subjectHomeworkPlease review what we have learnt today after class.
Try to describe your friend by using the -ing form as subject or object as much as you can.Let’s talk about our friends! Remember to use -ing as much as possible.
…is his/her job every day.
He/She enjoys …
He/She is interested in …
He/She dreams of …
He/She hates …
… makes him/her happy/sad.
He/She cares about … Write about a person you love or respect very much. Here is a sample for you. Li Hua is a smart boy. Playing model cars is his favourite. And he also likes running. It seems playing is his job every day. Besides he enjoys talking so much that it seems that he never stops talking until he goes to sleep. Maybe that is why he is good at telling stories.