odule 9 案
Unit 1 Other countries,other cultures
Reading
重點詞匯及句型
1. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic scenery.(p2 L1-2) second only to: 僅次于
Our city has an area of 20,000 square kilometres, second only to the largest city in our province.
比較: second to , next to, superior to, junior/senior to
He is such a good player that he is second to none. （無人能比）
Next to music, he loves tennis best. （除了音樂，他最喜歡網球。）
This employee is superior to the former in ability. （這個雇員比上個強。）
He is junior to me by two years. （他比我小兩歲。）
2. On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans --- the Atlantic and the Pacific. (P2 Lines 6-7)
（1）border: v. to touch at the edge or boundary
China borders Russia and many other countries.
（2）border: n. the line that indicates the boundary of two countries or areas/ the edge of sth
Dave lives in a small town in Canada, near the American border.
You can not pass the border line without a passport.
3. …, which is said to be the longest border in the world not defended by an army or the police. (P.2 L.5-6)
defend vt. 防御，保護，保衛，為……辯護（常和from, against 連用）
defence/ defense n. in defence of 為了保護......；為......辯護
He defended her from the attack of a dog.
They defended the city against the enemy.
He made a long speech defending his vie= He made a long speech in defense of his vie
4. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are abundant in the seas and rivers. (P2 L9-11)
abundant adj. available in large quantity 豐富的,充裕的
This lake is abundant in fish.
You have abundant time to go there.
This autumn, farmers had an abundant harvest.
5. You will be thrilled by Toronto, ontreal, Vancouver and Edmonton-all known internationally for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture. (P2 L16-18)
thrill: vt. 使非常高興,使非常激動
1)The exhibition thrilled all the visitors who came to the gallery. It was a great success.
2)They were thrilled at the news of the victory.
6. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN for short. (P2.L21)
1) be located: 位于…… 坐落于……
The house is located next to the river.
Rome is located in Italy.
Houses must be worth a large amount of money standing （用現在分詞）/ located（用過去分詞）（位于） in that areas
關注類似的過去分詞。
We are faced with （面臨） a serious problem.
The road is lined with（排列）tall trees.
He is dressed in（穿著） 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.
2) for short （簡略形式）, be short for （是......的簡略形式），in short（總之）
Her name is “Frances”, or “Fran” for short.
Fran is short for Frances.
Things can’t be any worse: in short, the project has got stuck.
7. There are old buildings, churches, narrow streets and alleys, all alongside glass and steel and concrete skyscrapers reaching upwards. (L29-30)
alongside prep. 與……一起；與……同時
In this city, traditional beliefs go alongside a modern urban lifestyle.
Volunteers worked alongside professional builders in the construction programme.
8. ...a beautiful harbour, and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine, in addition to being close to the most popular wilderness and ski areas. (L35-37)
in addition to: as well as; also
ate has a flat in London in addition to a villa in France.
r Zhou is popular with his students because he really cares for his students in addition to his years of experience as a teacher.
比較: as well as /as well/ in addition to /in addition/ alongside/besides
In addition to English, he has to study a second language.
He has to study a second language alongside/ besides English.
He has to study a second language as well as English.
He has to study English and in addition, a second language.
He has to study English and a second language as well.
9. It is like an underground city, covering an area of more than 20 football patches. (P3.L40)
說出cover的含義
China is the third largest country in the world, covering an area of 9.6 million square kilometers.（占）
I want to cover 100 miles by dark. （走過）
I want our best reporters sent to cover the event. （報道）
The doctor’s talk covered the history of medicine from Roman times to the present day. （涉及）
Will 1,000 dollars cover the bill? （夠......用）
10. Historians say that approximately one million people left their homes from different areas all over North America to seek their fortunes in the ‘Gold rush’.(p3 L48-50)
1) approximately : about/around
This supermarket covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres.
2) seek: try to find sth / ask for sth
The police are seeking a witness, who may know something about the robbery.
People don’t often find what they seek.
11. The mall consists of eight kilometers of tunnels, filled with shops, art galleries and even a water park. (P.3.L41)
consist of: 由……組成/構成 ( = be made up of ; be composed of )
完成下列句子：
The world is made up（由……組成）of seven continents and four oceans.
The world consists of seven continents and four oceans.
The world is composed of seven continents and four oceans.
12. The watersfalls, the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle, are 670 metres wide, and fall 56 metres in an awesome white sheet of water. (P3. L44-45)
be shaped like... 像......的形狀
The Sydney Opera House’s roof is shaped like a ship’s sails.
13. Although only a handful of people were successful, many stayed and established settlements in the area…(P3.L50)
a handful of: 少數（幾個人）；一小撮
Only a handful of people attended the meeting last Sunday.
14. There are many maple trees in Canada and a maple leaf is featured on the Canadian flag. (P3.L54-55)
feature vt. 以...... 為特征，給......以顯著地位
The new type engines feature high speed, small size and low costs.
This gallery features African art.
15. This sort of environment is perfect for wildlife photographers and hunters to tour. (P4.)
be perfect for... 最適合......
The weather is perfect for fishing.
單項選擇
1. Painting in her spare time ______ largely in her life.
A. represents B. stands for C. features D. is on behalf of
2. The maple leaf is Canada’s national ____.
A. symbol B. signC. sighD. design
3. Approximately one million people left their homes from different areas all over North America to______. Which is wrong?
A. try their luckyB. try their fortune
C. seek their fortunes D. make their fortune
4. Only ___ people were successful in the gold rush, though, many stayed and ____ settlements in the area.
A. a handful of; set B. a handful of; established
C. a small number of; builtD. a few; settled down
5. Anzong high school has a long history of about 55 years, ____ of approximately 100 mu.
A. covered the area B. occupying the area
C. occupied an area D. covering an area
6. The Yellow River is _____ the Yangtze River in China.
A. the second longer toB. second only to
C. second to none ofD. second longest
7. The CN Tower ____ the Canadian National Tower, which _____ the heart of Toronto.
A. is for short; lies inB. is in short; lies in
C. is short of; locates inD. is short for; is located in
8. Canada _____ natural resources _____ superb scenery it has offered.
A. has abundance of; in addition to B. is abundant in; alongside
C. is rich at; apart fromD. has abundant supply of; as well as
9. Quebec, once originally _____ by France, ____ the British in 1763.
A. was colonized; was lost toB. being colonized; was lost in
C. colonized; was lost to D. having being colonized; was lost in
10. ontreal, a multicultural port city, has many tourist attractions and colorful nightlife that no
visitors is ____ bored.
A. never B. any C. ever D. even
11. The United ingdom ____ Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A. is made up forB. includes C. is consisted of D. consists of
12. Edmonton is ____ the largest pedestrian mall in the world.
A. home to B. the home for C. the location of D. location for
13. There are many animals and birds living in forest and in the northern areas ____ permanent frost, not ____ humans.
A. covered in; disturbing to B. covered in; disturbed by
C. covered with; disturbing to D. covered by; disturbing by
14. The city of Vancouver ____ the Pacific coast is _____ for visitors.
A. off; a good choiceB. to; a good start
C. on; a great starting point D. at; the great starting point
15. The city of Toronto keeps the most multicultural is ____ the large amount of immigration there.
A. owe to B. due to C. because D. thanks to
16. ____ the west coast is complete without a stop in Alberta’s West Edmonton all, which ____ every shopping need.
A. No visit to; caters to B. Any visit to; satisfy
C. Not visit; meet D. Any visit to; contents
17. The government makes all the decisions _____ the economy and politics of the U, which still officially monarchy.
A. concerningB. concernedC. to concern about D. regarded
18. New Zealand have the superb natural environment, which is perfect for outdoor activities, ____ this, New Zealanders love sports.
A. caters toB. owe toC. owing toD. thanks to
19. Bungee Jumping is an amazing experience ____ a person makes a vertical jump from a high
platform _____ their ankles so that they bounce.
A. where; with a rubber cord tying toB. in which; with a rubber cord tied to
C. that; with a rubber fastening to D. in that; with a rubber fastened to
20. If you expect different countries to have the same customs and food as what you ____, then you ____.
A. are used to; are supposed to disappointed
B. are accustomed to; are bound to be disappointed
C. are fond of; must be disappointing
D. care for; are sure to be disappointing
21. As teachers and students, we need to ____ our old ideas and prejudices and learn to be more _____ in both our teaching and study.
A. put away; flexible B. put out; clever C. put down; clever D. put aside; flexible
22. It’s important to know your own _____ in study.
A. strength and weaknesses B. advantages and disadvantage
C strengths and weaknesses D. advantage and disadvantages
23. The devotion _____ too much time ______ sports leaves too little time for studying.
A. to; ofB. of; toC. for; toD. to; for
24. He leads a ____ life in the lonely country after he retired from the big city.
A. content B. comfortablyC. contentedD. contentedly
25. There is nothing _____ about his ability to make his work successful.
A. doubtB. curiousC. absoluteD. ambiguous
26. ____ Australia’s relatively small population, its outstanding performance in the international
competitions was really awesome.
A. ConsideringB. Concerning C. So far asD. Supposing
27. Our team scored two goals ____ in the last two matches.
A. totallyB. altogetherC. in totalD. all together
28. He is interested in all subjects, but he has a preference for English _____.
A. particularB. in particular C. best of allD. most of all
29. It is obvious that you are very _____ the present situation of our environment.
A. responsible forB. concerned about C. concerned for D. concern with
30. ____ a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch sports rather than do them, it is indeed a great sporting nation!
A. If B. When C. As D. While
[參考答案]1—5 CAADD 6—10 BDBCC 11—15 DABCB 16—20 AACBB
21—25 DCBCD 26—30 ACBBD
Grammar and usage （從句）
（一）狀語從句
狀語從句一般分為九大類：時間狀語從句、地點狀語從句、原因狀語從句、目的狀語從句、結果狀語從句、條狀語從句、方式狀語從句、比較狀語從句、讓步狀語從句。
1. 時間狀語從句：
引導時間狀語從句的連詞有：when, while, as, the moment, before, after, till, until, since, as soon as 等。請注意 when, while, as 的區別
when既可以引導一個持續性動作，也可以引導一個短暫性動作
When I have time, I will go to see you.
*注意：在時間狀語從句中，主從句都是將的動作或狀態時，習慣上主句用將時，從句用一般現在時。
when --- 正在……的時候，突然……。when 可以譯成沒想到，這時或突然。
I was walking along the street when I met him.
I was about to fall asleep when my sister came in.
這樣的句式常有：be about to do sth. when…
be doing sth. when…
be going to do sth. when…
had just done sth. when…
be on the point of doing sth. when…
特殊句式：Hardly/ Scarcely had…… when……
while ---在……期間，往往指一段時間。
While we were in America, we saw him twice.
while ---表示一種不滿情緒，意思是這邊在干某種重要的事，而另一邊在享受等。
We are cleaning the classroom while they are playing football.
as --- 一邊……一邊，隨著
She was doing her homework as she was listening to music.
the moment/instant/minute/second --- 一……就…… =as soon as , immediately,
---Did you remember to give ary the money you owed her?
---Yes, I gave her the moment I saw her.
not… until … 直到……才
He didn’t leave the office until he finished the work.
=He left the office when he finished the work.
注意構成的倒裝句和強調句：
Not until he finished the work did he leave the office. （倒裝句）
It was not until he finished the work that he left the office. （強調句）
before --- 在……之前
The passengers should arrive at the airport an hour before the flight departs.
（It +be /will be …before… 是常用句型 （要過多久才……）
It was not long before I forgot it all.
2. 條狀語從句
引導狀語從句的連接詞有: if, unless, as/so long as, in case（假使,如果）, provided that（如果,有時省略 that）, on condition that（條是……）
unless --- 如果不, 除非=if not
We can’t get there on time unless we book the earliest flight.
= We cannot get there on time if we don’t book the earliest flight.
as/so long as --- 只要
We will succeed as long as we keep on trying.
in case --- 假使, 如果
The plane cannot take off in case it rains.
provided that 如果,有時省略 that
The plane will be in good condition provided that it is taken care of carefully.
on condition that --- 條是……
He said that he would come to the meeting on condition that no one asked him to speak.
注：主從句的動作發生在將時，則主句用將時，從句用一般現在時。
If he arrives tomorrow, I will be waiting for him at the airport.
3. 地點狀語從句
地點狀語從句只有兩個連詞：
where… 在……地方 wherever… 無論哪里
Put the medicine where you can easily get it.
Wherever you are, I will be right there waiting for you.
4. 原因狀語從句
because, as, since, now that, 和considering that, seeing that 這六個連詞都用于表示表示原因, 但在語氣上一個比一個弱。
because… 因為，通常從句放在主句后。
r Smith was very upset because he couldn’t find his luggage.
引導的原因狀語從句可以構成強調句，其它的不可以：
It was because he couldn’t find his luggage that r Smith was very upset.
5. 結果狀語從句
引導結果狀語從句的連詞有：so that, so…that…, such…that
We turned up the radio, so that everyone heard the news.
He was so excited that he couldn’t say a word.
It is such an interesting novel that all of us want to read it.
6. 目的狀語從句
引導目的狀語從句的主要連詞有:that, so that, in order that, for fear that, lest
so that /in order that --- 以便/為了, 從句中常常使用一些情態動詞，如：can, could, may, might, should等
Let’s take the front seats so that we may see more clearly.
School was closed early in order that the children might go home ahead of the storm.
for fear that… 生怕；為了防止（某事發生）
He took the name down for fear that he should forget it.
lest… 以防萬一
The man decided to tell his boss the fact lest he would be angry with him.
7. 比較狀語從句
引導比較狀語從句的連詞有：as…as…, not so (as)…as…, .…than…, the more… the more...
If you don’t want to miss the flight, you need to be at the airport as early as possible.
The flight was not so/as harmful as the captain predicted.
I personally think that the American movies are more interesting than Chinese ones.
The more he listened to that song, the less he enjoyed it.
8. 讓步狀語從句
引導讓步狀語從句的連詞有：
although, though, as, even if, even though, no matter who(what when, where which, how…), wh－ever (whatever whoever whenever whichever however).
Although it was raining, the plane managed to take off.
Child as/though he was, he did quite well.
Even if you don’t like your boss, you should do your work.
no matter (what, when, where, which, how) ---無論（什么，何時，何地，怎樣）
The old man wouldn’t believe anything no matter what you said.
Please tell me the result no matter when you get it.
He wouldn’t forgive me no matter how hard I begged him.
I will find you no matter where you hide.
9. 方式狀語從句
方式狀語從句常由：as, as if, as though, as…與……一樣
Do in Rome as the Romans do.
as if, as though… 仿佛, 由as if或 as though引導的從句中可用虛擬語氣
She stood at the door as if (=as though) she were waiting for someone.
（二）定語從句
1. The teachers who are present at our class are all experienced teachers.
2. Our class is a big family which consists of … girls and … boys.
3. … is the boy whose English is very good in our class.
4. The school where we are studying is very beautiful.
5. As we all know, our school is 9 years old.
考點與難點歸納：
考點1：that 與 which
1) Do you have anything ______ you don’t understand?
2) The only thing _____ we can do is to give you some advice.
3) Who is the man _____ is standing there?
4) Her bag, in ________ she put all her money, has been stolen.
5) She heard a terrible noise， ______ brought her heart into her mouth.
Answers: 1) that 2) that 3) that 4)which 5) which
1：先行詞是everything, nothing, anything, something, much, little, none等不定代詞或由不定代詞any, some, no, much, few, little, every, all等修飾時, 引導定語從句用that不用which。
2：先行詞被形容詞最高級或序數詞修飾且指物時, 引導定語從句用that 。
3：先行詞中既有人又有事物時，引導定語從句用that 。
4：先行詞被the very, the only等修飾且指物時,引導定語從句用that。
5：當先行詞前面有who/which等疑問代詞時，只用that。
考點2：the way用做先行詞
填上合適的關系詞并分析原因：
1. The way ________________he explained the sentence to us was not difficult to understand.
2. The way _________________he explained to us was quite simple.
高考題鏈接：
3. What surprised me was not what he said but _____ he said it. （04湖北）
A. the way B. in the way that C. in the way D. the way which
Answers: 1. （that/in which/不填；缺狀語） 2. （that/ which/不填；缺賓語） 3. A
考點3：介詞+關系詞
介詞+關系代詞的情況 1
The man whom you spoke to was a scientist.
The city which she lives in is far away.
介詞+關系代詞的情況 2
Are these two sentences right?
The man to （who×） whom you spoke was a scientist.
The city in （that×） which she lives is far away.
可見，who、that 不能用于介詞之后
介詞+關系代詞的情況 3
下面兩句中的介詞能提前嗎?
Is this the watch that you are looking for? （不能）
The old man whom I am looking after is better. （不能）
在固定短語中介詞不能提前
練習：介詞+關系代詞的使用
1. Do you know the boy _____ _____ your mother is talking?
2. He gave me some novels _____ ______ I am not very familiar.
3. I still remember the day ___ _____ I first got to Paris.
4.This is the child _______ I will take care of.
5. （06浙江）I was given three books on cooking, the first ______I really enjoyed.
A. of that B. of which C. that D. which
Answers: 1.to whom 2. with which 3. on which 4. whom/that 5. B
非限制性定語從句和單句的比較
1. He failed in the exam. _This____ made his parents angry.
2. He failed in the exam, __which _made his parents angry.
難點一：as的用法 as 引導的非限制性定語從句
1. He is such a lazy man_____ nobody wants to work with______. （04 模擬訓練）
A. as; him B. that; / C. as; / D. whom; him
（C）
2. The earth is round, which/as is known to all.
3. ___As__ is known to all, the earth is round
歸納：as引導限制性定語從句先行詞前常被such, the same, so, as 修飾，即構成such…as , the same …as, so…as, 結構，做題時容易忽略。as在定語從句中應充當成分如：主語、賓語或表語。as 與which引導定語從句都能指代整句內容，但定語從句位于句首時，只能用 as, 意為“正如、恰如”。與之搭配的動詞一般是固定的，如：
as you know/ as you see/as we planned/ as we expected
難點二：一些特殊詞之后的where
where引導的定語從句先行詞大多數情況下是表示地點的名詞，但也有特殊情況。
1. I’ve come to the point where I can’t stand him.
我已經到了無法容忍他的地步了。
2. The country is in the situation where a war will break out at any time.
國家正處在隨時有可能爆發戰爭的局勢中。
解析：如果定語從句分別修飾point, situation, part, condition和case等表示抽象意義的詞，常用where 引導，意思是“到了某種地步，在某種境況中”。
難點三：綜合考查
近年，高考對定語從句和其它從句如：強調句、名詞性從句和狀語從句等的綜合考查越越多，這就要求考生有扎實的基礎知識和較強的綜合分析能力
綜合考查一：定語從句與強調句
where\that
1. This is the library _____ I borrowed the book.
2. It is from this library ____ I borrowed the book.
3. ---Where did you last see r. Smith?
---It was in the hotel ____ I lived.
A. that B. which C. where D. when
Answers: 1. where 2. that 3. C
綜合考查二：定語從句與同位語從句
that/ which
1. We all have heard the news_____ our team won.
2. We don’t believe the news _________ he told us yesterday.
Answers: 1. that 2. that /which
綜合考查三：定語從句與表語從句
The place ____ the bridge is supposed to be built should be_____ the cross-river traffic is the heaviest. （05 江蘇）
A. which; where B. at which; which C. at which; where D. which; in which
Answer: C
單項選擇
1. We were swimming in the lake ______ suddenly the storm started.
A. when B. while C. until D. before
2. He was about to tell me the secret ______ someone patted him on the shoulder.
A. as B. until C. whileD. when
3. He transplanted the little tree to the garden ______ it was the best time for it.
A. where B. when C. that D. until
4. －Did Jack come back early last night?
－Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock ____ he arrived home.
A. before B. when C. thatD. until
5. He was about halfway through his meal ______ a familiar voice came to his ears.
A. why B. where C. when D. while
6. The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, ______ the quality of life is probably one of the highest.
A. since B. when C. as D. while
7. ______ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person.
A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless
8. The WTO cannot live up to its name ____ it does not include a country that is home to one fifth of mankind.
A. as long as B. while C. if D. even though
9. It is known to all that _____ you exercise regularly, you won’t keep good health.
A. unless B. whenever C. although D. if
10. _____ I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger.
A. As long as B. As far as C. Just as D. Even if
11. I always take something to read when I go to the doctor’s ________ I have to wait.
A. in case B. so that C. in orderD. as if
12. _____ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person.
A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless
13. Allow children the space to voice their opinions, ____they are different from your own.
A. untilB. even ifC. unless D. as though
14. He tried his best to solve the problem, ___ difficult it was.
A. however B. no matter C. whatever D although
15. The old tower must be saved, ______the cost.
A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. wherever
16. The house could fall down soon if no one______ some quick repair work.
A has done B is doing C does D had done
17. It is almost five years _______ we saw each other last time.
A. before B. since C. after D. when
18. So difficult _____ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English.
A. I have felt B. have I felt C. I did feel D. did I feel
19. Not until all the fish died in the river _____ how serious the pollution was.
A. did the villagers realize B. the villagers realized
C. the villagers did realize D. Didn’t the villagers realize
20. Though he is in his sixties, ______ he works as hard as a young man
A. yet B. but C. and D. and yet
21. Excuse me for breaking in, _________ I have some news for you.
A. so B. and C. but D. Yet
22. I saw a woman running towards me in the dark. Before I could recognize who she was，she had run back in the direction _____ she had come.
A. of which B. by which C. in which D. from which
23. Look out! Don’t get too close to the house ______ roof is under repair.
A. whose B. which C. of which D. what
24. The owner of the cinema needed to make a lot of improvements and employ more people to keep it running, ______ meant spending tens of thousands of pounds.
A. who B. that C. as D. which
25. I was told that there were about 50 foreign students_____ Chinese in the school, most _______ were from Germany.
A. study; of whom B. study; of them C. studying; of them D. studying; of whom
26. I was given three books on cooking, the first________ I really enjoyed.
A. of that B. of which C. that D. which
27. We saw several natives advancing towards our party, and one of them came to us, _____ we gave some bells and glasses.
A. to which B. to whom C. with whom D. with which
28. —Do you have anything to say for ourselves?
—There is one point ____ we should insist on.
A. where B. why C. How D. /
29. We are trying to reach a point______ two sides will sit down together and talk.
A. where B. when C. that D. which
30. She was educated at Beijing, _______ she went on to have her advanced study abroad.
A. after which B. from which C. from that D. after that
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16-20 CBDAA 21-25 CCADD 26-30 BBDAA
重點詞匯
1. If you expect different cuntries to have the same customs and food as what you are accustomed to, then you are bound to be disappointed. ( P9)
be bound to do/be sth一定會... be bound for someplace 準備開往......地方
It is b______ to be sunny again tomorrow明天一定又是晴天。
You’ve done so much work--- you’re bound to pass the exam.
The ship is bound for Shanghai.這艘船開往上海。
2. You need to put aside your old ideas and prejudices and learn to be more flexible in your expectations... (P9)
put aside 意為“放下（正在做的事）；留出（一段時間）；存儲（錢）；不予理會（考慮）”
He put his work aside and made some coffee.
他停下工作去泡咖啡。
Try to put ___________ each day for exercise.
每天盡量騰出一小時的鍛煉時間。
He______ some amount of money for his son.
他為兒子儲存一些錢。
They decided to put aside their differences and started again.
他們決定拋開彼此的分歧重新開始。
3. Others have a preference for famous places and monuments that they heard about even when they were very young.
have a preference for 偏愛…
prefer sth 喜歡.
prefer to do sth.
prefer doing sth/sth to doing sth/sth
prefer to do sth rather than (to)do sth.
prefer doing A rather than doing B.
prefer that在that賓語從句中,我們應當用虛擬語氣"should+動詞原形",其中的should可以省略示“寧愿做……而不愿做……”
I prefer you to spare some time to come to our art exhibition next week.
我寧愿你們下星期抽出點時間看看我們的美展。
We prefer that each new student _______(take) a science course.
Tom has a preference _____Chinese novels. Tom 喜歡中國小說。
Task
重點詞匯
1. It is also home to some of the world’s first roller coasters.
be home to… ......所在地
Beijing is home to many key universities.
Zhongguancun is home to many hi-tech companies.
home 常用短語:
be/feel at home ：to feel comfortable and relaxed:
make yourself at home：to relax and make yourself comfortable in someone else's home
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.
2. Occupying the heart of New York City, the sidewalks here are full of life and bright lights.
occupy vt. 占據（時間空間）；使忙碌，從事于
The enemy troops quickly occupy the country. 敵軍很快占領了那個國家。
The bathroom is occupied. 浴室有人在用。
I’m occupied (in doing) with my homework. 我忙著做家庭作業。
He occupied himself with various research projects. 他終日從事各種研究計劃。
Project
重點詞匯
1. The rest are content to just sit in their armchairs and watch.
content adj. 滿足的 be content with sth./ to do sth
vt. 使滿意 content oneself with
n. 滿意；目錄，內容(Contents)
He was content with his work. 他對自己的工作很滿意。
We can't go abroad this year, so we'll have to content ourselves with a holiday in Shanghai.
今年我們不能出國，所以只能去上海度假了。
The contents of the letter are secret. 這封信的具體內容是不公開的。
2. any people owe their love of sport to the perfect weather conditions for it.
owe vt. 欠
owe sb sth =owe sth to sb 欠某人某物；應該把…歸功于
I owe the landlord one hundred dollars.=I owe one hundred dollars to the landlord.
我欠房東100美元.
She ___________________ to good luck.. 她把她的成功歸功于運氣好.
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；因為；歸功于
3. Since most tennis courts are equipped with lighting facilities, many people often play after dusk in the evening and late into the night.
equip vt. (equipped; equipping) 裝備，配備，裝束，使具備
be equipped for 準備好，對….有準備
be equipped with裝備，安裝好
Please equip yourself with a sharp pencil and a rubber for the exam.
請準備一枝尖的鉛筆和一塊橡皮參加考試。
They were not equipped to deal with the situation.
他們沒有準備好應付這種局面。
He is equipped with much experience in teaching.
他具有豐富的經驗。
重點句子
1. Cricket is usually considered a summer sport in Australia, and throughout the country, you will see players dressed all in white, hitting and chasing the ball up and down the pitch.
2. Considering Australia’s relatively small population, its outstanding performance in the Olympic Games was really amazing. Among the most impressive athletes were the swimmers, but all of the athletes were worthy of praise.
3. So, while a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch soprts rather than do them, as far as most of its population is concerned, it is indeed a great sporting nation!
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