Part Ⅲ Developing ideas 2.docx

1、Part Developing ideas 2Part Developing ideasMisadventures in EnglishLast week, our forum asked (1)if you had any funny or strange stories about using English.We didnt expect to get so many posts.(2)Here are some of our favourites，to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rat

2、her different from the English in the outside world!YancyPeople say(3)that the British always play safe with what they eat.Not true! I went to a summer school in Manchester and my English teacher was called Maggie.One day, a different teacher took our class.He told us that Maggie couldnt teach that

3、day (4)COZ she had a frog in her throat.Poor Maggiebut why did she try to eat such a big frog?135 commentsSophie(5)When I first visited New York, I went to a downtown shopping centre (6)to buy some winter boots.At the information desk at the entrance，I asked a lady (7)where the shoe section was.She

4、said that it was on the first floor.So I went up to the first floor, but couldnt find any shoes.I decided to leave.When I was looking for the exit, I saw that shoes were actually sold downstairs on the ground floor, not the first floor.Why did she give me the wrong information？X-(128 commentsJulienI

5、ve got an English penfriend, (8)who I finally got to meet in London this summer.He had told me that his grandfather was “really wicked”.But when I met his grandfather, I liked him a lot.I found it very odd.Why did my friend use a negative word about such a nice man?63 commentsZheng XuThe British mus

6、t have really high standards.I was part of a student exchange programme between a university in England and my university in China.I spent days preparing and writing my first English paper.I knew I had done a good job and was looking forward to getting a positive comment.When I got the paper back, I

7、 found my teacher had written the comment“Not bad！” Not bad？But there werent any errors in my paper.-(85 comments(1)if引导宾语从句，if在从句中不作成分，意为“是否”。(2)本句为here置于句首引起的完全倒装句。其中that引导宾语从句，we learn in the classroom为定语从句，修饰English，引导词在从句中作宾语，故可以省略。(3)本句中that引导宾语从句，作say的宾语；what they eat为what引导的宾语从句，what在从句中作宾语。

8、(4)because引导原因状语从句。(5)为时间状语从句。(6)不定式短语作目的状语。(7)where引导宾语从句，where在从句中作地点状语。(8)本句为who引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰an English pen friend，引导词在从句中作宾语指人。misadventure n.不幸，灾难forum n.论坛，讨论区funny adj.有趣的，好笑的，滑稽的expect v.期望，预料remind vt.提醒，使想起，使记起play safe不冒险，谨慎，稳妥frog n.蛙，青蛙throat n.喉咙，咽喉have a frog in ones throat某人(因咽喉痛)说话

9、困难comment n.评论boot n.靴子section n.地段，地区，区域decide to do sth决定做某事actually adv.事实上，实际上finally adv.最终，最后wicked adj.缺德的，罪恶的，很棒的，极好的negative adj.消极的，负面的standard n.标准，规格adj.标准的，合格的exchange n.(学生、教师等的)互访，交换spend.(in) doing sth花费(一段时间)做某事do a good job干得好forward adv.向前look forward to期待，盼望(其中to为介词)Step Factual

10、readingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1.What does the sentence “We didnt expect to get so many posts.” in paragraph 1 mean?A.People are not interested in the topic.B.People are too shy to give their opinions.C.We dont think it is interesting.D.People responded enthusiastically to

11、 the topic, which is out of our expectation.2.Why couldnt English teacher Maggie teach that day?A.Because she ate a big frog.B.Because she was afraid that she had a frog in her stomach.C.Because she had a sore throat and couldnt speak.D.Because she was very tired after eating a frog in her throat.3.

12、Which of the statement is NOT true according to the passage?A.“The first floor” in America may be called “the ground floor” in another country.B.When we say someone is “wicked”， we only want to show the person is bad.C.If you want to go to “The first floor” in America when you enter a building, you

13、should go upstairs.D.In China, we use “Not bad！” to show something is good.答案1.D2.C3.BStep Cloze testFill in the blanks according to the text.Misadventures in EnglishLast week, our forum asked if you had any funny or strange stories about 1.using (use) English.We didnt expect 2.to_get (get) so many

14、posts.Here are some of our 3.favourites (favourite) to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different 4.from the English in the outside world!The first post tells us that an English teacher 5.called (call) Maggie couldnt teach one day 6.COZ she had a frog in her thr

15、oat.The second post tells us that a lady said the 7.shoes (shoe) were on the first floor while they were 8.actually (actual) on the ground floor.The third post tells us that a man used 9.a negative word about his nice grandfather.The fourth post tells us that a student spent days preparing and writi

16、ng his first English paper.But when he got the paper back, he found his teacher 10.had_written (write) the comment “Not bad！”1.likely adj.可能的，可能发生的(教材P17)The more you hurry, the less progress you are likely to make.欲速则不达。My parents are very likely not to allow me to go.It is very likely that my pare

17、nts will not allow me to go.我父母很可能不会让我去。Is it likely/possible/probable that we can finish the task in such a short time?Is it possible for us to finish the task in such a short time?我们有可能在这么短的时间内完成这项任务吗？句型转换Brian is gifted in writing music; he is very likely to be a Beethoven.Brian is gifted in writ

18、ing music; it is very possible for him to be a Beethoven.Brian is gifted in writing music; it is very likely/possible/probable that he will be a Beethoven.用法总结likely, possible，probable的用法likely主语可以是人也可以是物。常用句式为“It is likely that.或sb/sth be likely to do.”possible主语不能是人，常用句式为“It is possible for sb to

19、do sth”或“It is possible that.”probable不能用人或不定式作主语，常用句式为“It is probable that.”2.remind vt.提醒，使想起Here are some of our favourites，to remind us that some of the English we learn in the classroom is rather different from the English in the outside world!(教材P20)这里有一些我们最喜欢的(帖子)提醒我们，我们在教室里学习的英语与外界的英语是相当不同的！

20、Please remind him to start early.请提醒他早点动身。The pictures reminded me of/about my school days.这些照片使我想起了学生时代。Please remind me that there is an important meeting tomorrow morning.请提醒我明天上午有个重要的会议。单句语法填空He reminded me not to_forget (forget) my promise.Your words remind me of/about my staying in the country

21、side.I left a reminder (remind) for myself on the table.单词一族reminder n.令人回忆起的东西，提醒的东西；(告知该做某事的)通知单，提示信用法总结remind sb(not) to do sth提醒某人(不)做某事remind sb of/about (doing) sth 使某人想起(做过)某事remind sb that. 使某人想起，提醒某人ment n.评论；议论vt.& vi.作出评论；表达意见(教材P20)He made no comments on our proposal.他对我们的建议没有作评论。No comm

22、ent! I dont know anything.无可奉告！我什么都不知道。Users can also offer comments and feedback.用户还可以提供建议和反馈。I commented on his actions and speech without any prejudice.我评论他的言行丝毫不带偏见。单句语法填空/句型转换The reporter commented (comment) that the film Lost and Love was very moving.Dont offer comments (comment) if you cannot

23、 understand the real meaning.I know nothing about the incident so I refuse to comment on/upon it.It is rude to comment on others appearance.It is rude to make comments on others appearance.用法总结(1)make comments on/about.对加以评论No comment! 无可奉告！offer comments 提意见(2)comment on/upon sth 对发表评论4.intend v.计划

24、，打算morally wrong and intending to hurt people(教材P22)道德上错误的，并意图伤害他人What do you intend to do/doing today？你今天打算做什么？I had intended to go/intended to have gone to your house last night, but it rained.昨晚我本打算去你家的，可是下起雨来了。The tea is intended for the meeting.这茶是专门为会议准备的。语段填空My mother intends holding/to_hold

25、(hold) a party for my fathers birthday.But she is busy with work, so she intends me to_prepare (prepare) for it.She requests that all the activities and gifts should be intended for my father.And we both need to keep it secret, because my father has no intention (intend) of holding a birthday party.

26、单词一族intention n.打算；目的，意图用法总结intend to do sth/doing sth 打算/想要做某事intend sb to do sth 打算让某人做某事had intended to do.intended to have done. 原本打算做be intended for 打算为所用名师提醒intend的过去完成时，表示本打算做某事，但实际没做成。有类似用法的动词还有：plan, hope, think等。5.recognise v.认识，辨认出；意识到；承认，认可recognise differences between American English a

27、nd British English(教材P24)辨认出美式英语和英式英语之间的差异Lincoln is recognized as/to be one of the greatest presidents in America.林肯被认为是美国最伟大的总统之一。 My hometown has changed beyond recognition since I was last here.自从我上次离开这里以来，我的家乡已经变得让人认不出来了。It is widely recognised that drug-abuse will cause a huge loss of both lif

28、e and wealth.人们一致认为滥用毒品会造成巨大的生命和财产损失。单句语法填空Animals can recognise their children by smell.He is recognised as one of the best basketball players in China.The film star wears sunglasses.Therefore, he can go shopping without being_recognized (recognise).单词一族recognition n.认出；认识用法总结(1)recognise sb/sth by

29、 /from通过认出某人/某物recognise.as/to be. 承认/认出是be recognised as/to be. 被认为/认作是It is recognised that. 人们公认(2)out of/beyond recognition 认不出来6.base v.以为基础n.基地，基础write a story based on given pictures (教材P24)根据所给图画写一则故事You should base your conclusion on/upon careful research.你应该以审慎的研究为基础而下结论。The movie is based

30、 on/upon the popular novel of the same name.这部电影是以同名人气小说为基础(改编)的。On the base of these facts, we can reach the following conclusions.以这些事实为基础，我们能得出以下结论。单句语法填空We drew this conclusion on the basis (base) of experiments.Basic (base) research is of great importance in all scientific fields.The research g

31、roup produced two reports based (base) on the survey, but neither contained any useful suggestions.Youre foolish enough to base your hopes on/upon his promise.单词一族basis n.基础，根据basic adj. 基础的，基本的用法总结(1)base.on/upon 把置于基础之上be based on/upon 以为基础/根据(2)on the basis of 以/根据为基础7.aware adj.意识到的，明白的be aware of cultural differences (教材P24)意识到文化差异Were you aware that something was wrong!你有没有意识到已经出了问题？In order to raise people