高一英语北师大2019版
Unit 1 LIFE CHOICES
【NOTES ON THE TEXTS】
Topic Talk
I’m a new senior secondary school student.
Senior secondary school (英式英语);senior high school(美式英语)
Being a doctor means I have to make correct decisions all the time, which puts a lot of pressure on me.
Put pressure on sb. 给某人施加压力
Eg:My boss usually puts extra pressure on me.
Although being a doctor keeps me very busy, with little time for pressure, I have no regrets as I love solving problems and I get to help people recover from illness and injuries.
As prep. 当作,以…….身份,如同;
Eg:She was regarded as a hero by masses of people.
conj. 因为,依照,当……时,随着,虽然
adv. 同样地,和……一样的
Eg: They were exactly the same as each other. 他俩简直一模一样。
Recover from 恢复健康,康复
Eg:He is recovering from a heart attack.
On the plus side, I get to travel a lot of different countries for matches and of course, hearing people cheer you on is great.
On the plus side 在有利的方面
Eg:On the plus side,his courage helps him keep walking towards success.
Cheer on sb. 为某人加油
Eg:A big crowded had gathered around to cheer on the racers.
Quietude promotes learning, frugality cultivates virtue. One can’t show high ideals without simple living; one can’t have lofty aspiration without a peaceful state of mind.
静以修身,俭以养德。非淡泊无以明志,非宁静无以致远。
------诸葛亮 《诫子书》
Lesson l
It’s so convenient to be able to compare the quality and prices from different online shops before I buy.
It’s so convenient to do sth. 做某事很方便
Eg:The new tool is convenient to use.
My parents are worried that I may become an “Internet addict”.
an “Internet addict” 对网络着迷的人;网迷
According to them, there is a danger that I may not be able to tell whether these friends are friends.
My mom keeps telling me to go out with my school friends instead.
① Keep doing sth. 一直做某事
Eg:They kept working until midnight.
② Instead ad. 代替
Eg:I gave up my epic and wrote this little tale instead.
Instead of 代替,不是……而是
Eg:He was wearing a scarf instead of a tie.
He grumbles at his lost instead of resolutely facing his difficulties.
Actually,I do know I need to drag myself away from the online world sometimes, especially because real life can be just as interesting.
drag myself away from sth. 不做某事
Eg: Can you drag yourself away from playing the mobile phone?
As the popular saying goes 常言道/
As an old saying goes
Lesson 2
But more often than not, it’s due to pressure from work or study.
但是通常来讲,这是由于工作或者学习的压力。
due to 由于,因为
eg:The accident was due to careless driving.
Conceit comes from shallowness; arrogance is due to ignorance.
骄傲来自浅薄,狂妄来自无知。
Due: a. 到期的,应得的,应付的,预期的
n. 应付款,应得之物
eg:Jim‘s dues were checked off every week.
吉姆的工会会费每星期会从工资中扣除。
With all due respect, that’s slightly more formal.
恕我冒昧,这个说法比较正式一点。
Lesson 3
After a long day, Zhang Tian finally got back to his small room, feeling tired.(伴随状语)
Coming to Guizhou Province to teach has been quite an experience for him.
He had met wonderful teachers from small villages during his early school years and he was inspired by them to go and teach where he was needed the most.
Be inspired by 被……鼓舞,被……激励
be encouraged to do sth.
Eg:He is inspired by the author’s enthusiasm.
However, not everything lived up to Zhang Tian’s hope.
但是,不是每件事都像张天希望的那样。
Live up to sth. 符合(标准);
Live up to one’s expectation 不辜负某人的期望
Eg:Our children do try to live up to our expectation.
The thought of leaving once flashed through his mind, but he quickly gave up on the idea and found ways to deal with the challenges.
flashed through one’s mind 闪过某人的脑海
eg: A terrible thought flashed through my mind.
Give up 放弃 give in 屈服,让步 give out 分发
Deal with handle with 处理
What made him feel satisfied was that his students were able to read, speak and write in English, and they became more confident in learning.
句式结构分析:
S(what从句) + L.V(was)+ P(that从句) + S +L.V+P
【GRAMMAR】
不定式 Infinitives
结构:to do; 否定形式: not to do
句法功能:在句子中可用作主语(S),宾语(O),表语(P),宾语补足语(O.C),定语(A)以及状语(Adverbial)。
Eg:It‘s important to meet friends in person from time to time, not just on social media. (S)
It’s+a.+to do sth. 不定式 to do 是句子真正的主语。
My target is to prepare myself for my degree in biology at university. (P)
I try to keep the reading list updated. (O)
I have more free time to do other things that I’m interested in after school. (Attributive)
I have done enough to encourage people to believe we could win the game next time. (O.C)
To obtain the degree, she will need to pass all of the examinations. (Adverbial)
在特定的动词后,不定式可以和疑问词连用:
[ Verb + who/which/what/ how/when…+ to do ]
Eg: Could you tell me how to get to the airport?
Have you decided what to wear to the interview?
I know who to turn to for help when I’m in trouble.
二.-ed/-ing 形容词
动词-ed形式作形容词描述人的情感
Eg:After a long day, Zhang Tian finally got back to his small room, feeling tired.
Everyone was excited about the concert.
动词-ed形式作形容词描述情境、人或事物
Eg:He imagined all sorts of exciting things about living and teaching in a village.
Living in the village was challenging.