1、Period ThreeTaskPart Language Focus.单词自测1.editor n.编辑edit vt.编辑;校订edition n.版;版本2.constant adj.连续发生的,不断的;恒定的constantly adv.连续地3.monitor n.(计算机)显示器;监测器;班长;vt.& vi.监视4.function vi.起作用,正常运转;n.作用,功能;职能5.printer n.打印机;印刷厂,印刷工人6.button n.按钮;纽扣;vt.& vi.扣上纽扣7.chief adj.最重要的,首要的,主要的;n.(公司或机构的)首领8.importance
2、n.重要性important adj.重要的importantly adv.重要地.短语默写1.look_into调查;朝里面看2.write_to_sb 写信给某人3.be_connected_to 与连接4.in worse condition 状况更差5.update the equipment 更新设备6.find out 查明;弄清楚1.function vi.起作用,正常运转 n.作用,功能;职能语境感悟(1)(教材P53)Also,we need to buy new keyboards,mouses and monitors,because many of the keyboa
3、rds have letters missing and some mouses and monitors are not functioning properly.我们还需要购置键盘、鼠标和显示器,因为其中的许多键盘的字母键掉了,有些鼠标和显示器不好用。(2)Despite the power cuts,the hospital continued to function normally.尽管供电中断,医院继续照常工作。(3)The sofa also functions as a bed.这沙发还可以当床用。归纳拓展(1)perform a function发挥功能special fun
4、ction特殊功能(2)function as担任,起作用即时跟踪完成句子The farm functions_as a ski resort in winter.那个农场在冬天可作为滑雪胜地。This big room can _ either a living room or a dining room.A.use to B.serve toC.function as D.change as答案C解析句意:这个大房间既能够充当起居室,也可以充当餐厅。function as意为“起作用,具有功能”,符合语境,在此处相当于serve as。1.look into 调查;研究;朝里面看语境感悟(
5、1)(教材P53)He has decided to look into the problems and is making some notes to prepare his research.他决定调查这些问题,并且为了准备他的研究他正在做一些记录。(2)She looked through her notes before the examination.考试前她匆匆看了一遍笔记。归纳拓展look down on/upon看不起look forward to盼望(to为介词)look through浏览;仔细检查;看穿look up抬头看;查阅;仰望即时跟踪完成句子Therefore,
6、there is no reason for us to look_down_upon/on_ordinary_jobs.因此,我们没有理由轻视普通的工作。I often look_up_the_words I dont know in the dictionary or on the Internet.我经常在字典里或网上查阅不认识的单词。Meanwhile,I am_looking_forward_to_hearing_from_you as soon as possible.同时,我期待着尽快收到您的回信。2.in.condition 状况;处于状况语境感悟(1)(教材P53)I tri
7、ed other computers but they were in worse condition.我又试了其他电脑,但是它们的状况更差。(2)What I want you to realize is that everybody is likely to be in poor condition.我想让你意识到的是每个人都可能有状况不好的时候。(3)You may borrow the book on condition that you shall return it in time.你如果能及时还书就可以借。归纳拓展in good condition(身体)很好;完好无误out o
8、f condition身体不适on condition (that)在条件下;倘若on no condition一点也不;绝不(放句首,句子要部分倒装)注意:condition意为(1)情形,状态;健康状态,为不可数名词;(2)条件;地位,环境,为可数名词;(3)(周围的)状况、情况、形势,用复数形式。即时跟踪完成句子On no condition should_you_lose_heart when you are in trouble.当你处境危险时,你决不能失去信心。Tom lent me the money on_condition_that I pay it back next mo
9、nth.汤姆把钱借给我,条件是下月归还。It is time (that).语境感悟(1)(教材P53)In my opinion,it is about time we had new computers.在我看来,是我们该买新电脑的时候了。(2)It is high time you told her the truth.你该把真相告诉她了。(3)Its time for children to go to school.孩子们该上学了。归纳拓展(1)在“Its time (that).”句型中,从句的谓语动词常用虚拟语气表示将来,动词形式一般用过去式,意思是“该干某事的时候了”。该句型有
10、时还可用作Its time that sb should do sth,此时should不能省略(2)由time构成的句型:Its time for sb to do sth 意为“是某人做某事的时候了”“It/This/That is/was the first/second.time(that)从句”意为“这/那是某人第一/二次做某事”。主句用一般现在时或一般过去时,而从句相应地用现在完成时或过去完成时即时跟踪完成句子It_is_the_first_time_that CMB has set up an overseas branch.这是招商银行在境外设立的首家分行。It is time
11、 that we did/should_do_something_for_our_country.我们为国效劳的时候到了。Do you know our town at all?No,this is the first time I _ here.A.was B.have beenC.came D.am coming答案B解析句意:你到底了不了解我们的城市?不了解,这是我第一次来这儿。This is/was the first/second/third.time that sb have/has/had done sth 这是某人第几次做某事,从句用现在完成时还是过去完成时,需要根据主句用的是
12、is还是was来确定,故选B。.单词拼写1.This entrance is in constant(不断的) use;do not block it.2.Teachers always monitor(监视) students performance at school.3.Which button(按钮) do I press to turn the radio on?4.Why not connect the printer(打印机) with your computer?5.They attached very great importance(重要性) to the project.
13、选词填空look into,find out,in good condition,at a constant speed,write to1.She wrote_to him in France.2.He drove at_a_constant_speed.3.The car has been well maintained and is _in_good_condition.4.We must prevent them from finding_out about the plan.5.Police are looking_into the disappearance of two chil
14、dren.完成句子1.It_has_been_shown that the accident resulted from the driver.已表明事故的责任在司机。2.Its about time we_went/should_go_to_the_airport.我们该去机场了。3.It is the second time that I_have_seen_this_film.这是我第二次看这部电影。4.The mens final has_been_put_forward_to 1:30.男子决赛提前到1:30。5.On_no_condition will I tell you the
15、 secret.我绝不告诉你这个秘密。.单项填空1.The police promised to_the case as soon as possible.A.look for B.look intoC.look after D.look through答案B解析句意:警方答应尽快调查此案。look into调查,查清楚,符合句意。look for寻找;look after照顾;look through浏览。2.Jack is a great talker.Its high time that he _ something instead of just talking.A.will do B
16、.has doneC.do D.did答案D解析在句型“Its high time that .”中,从句中的谓语动词用一般过去时或should动词原形”,should 不可省略,所以选D项。3.In the company,Mary _ as an instructor to teach the pilots how to fly.A.operated B.functionedC.performed D.showed答案B解析句意:在公司里,玛丽担任教员来教飞行员如何飞行。function as.担任。4.I _ half of the English novel,and Ill try t
17、o finish it at the weekend.A.read B.have readC.am reading D.will read答案B解析句意:我已经读完这本英文小说的一半了,我会争取在周末读完。前一分句表示到现在已经完成的动作,并且这个动作的结果对现在的情况仍有影响,故用现在完成时。5.We should_adjust ourselves to the development of our society.A.strictly B.hardlyC.occasionally D.constantly答案D解析句意:我们应该不断地调整我们自己以适应社会的发展。constantly不间断
18、地,连续地,符合句意。strictly严厉地;hardly几乎不;occasionally偶尔地。Part Writing写建议信【文体指导】本单元的写作任务是建议信。建议信是英语中常见的一种应用文体,就是在你所写的信中发表你的建议与看法。建议信除了遵循书信的格式之外,还要求在信中针对对方的问题,给出你的观点及解决办法。建议信一般采取“三段式结构”:1.首段:表明意图,陈述事由。2.主体段落:应该首先肯定对方的优点,然后再写需要改进的地方或针对具体情况提出具体建议或忠告。通常以firstly,secondly,thirdly或to begin/start with,then,later,las
19、t but not least等依次陈述建议。3.结尾段:礼貌地总结或表示期盼回复。【常用句式】1.Im glad to receive your letter asking for my suggestions about how to appreciate art well.2.I am sorry you are having difficulty with your physics classes.3.I have learned that you have some trouble in learning art and I would like to offer you the f
20、ollowing tips.4.If you feel that it is stopping you from doing your best then you should tell him.5.It is only when students are not trying as hard as they can that a teacher is forced to take action.6.It is high time that we put an end to the trend.7.It is time to take the advice of eating more fru
21、it.8.In my opinion,the Great Wall should be protected.9.I do hope you will consider my tips/suggestions.10.I hope you will find these tips helpful.【写作任务】假定你是李华,你的朋友张柯发e-mail给你,就买什么样的英语词典想听听你的建议。请根据下列提示,用英语给他回一封120词左右的e-mail,推荐他买电子词典。1.方便、快捷;2.内置多部词典、能发音;3.能储存资料;参考词汇:电子词典electronic dictionary;内存RAM【审
22、题谋篇】第一步明确要求本文为建议信,主要人称应为第二人称,时态主要使用一般将来时和一般现在时。写作的具体内容为:(1)提出建议买电子词典。(2)给出该建议的理由:方便、快捷、能发音、能储存资料。(3)希望采纳该建议。第二步词汇热身1.a_wise_choice明智的选择2.lead_to/contribute_to 促成3.convenient 方便的4.as_soon_as_possible 尽可能快5.meet_with 遇到6.a_number_of/a_variety_of 很多7.why_not 为什么不第三步扩点成句1.对你来说,买一本电子词典是一个明智的选择。It_is_a_wi
23、se_choice_for_you_to_buy_an_electronic_dictionary.2.有几个因素促成了我的建议。 There_are_several_factors_leading_to_my_suggestion.3.无论你到哪里去,带着电子词典都很方便,因为它比普通字典小得多。With_the_electronic_dictionary_being_much_smaller_than_the_common_one,it_is_convenient_for_you_to_carry_it_wherever_you_go.4.在电子词典中,你会非常快地得到你所想要的。查阅这种
24、字典很容易。You_can_get_what_you_want_in_the_electronic_dictionary_as_soon_as_possible,for_consulting_this_kind_of_dictionary_is_really_a_piece_of_cake.5.当遇到有用的材料时,你可以尽可能多地储存下来。When_meeting_with_the_useful_material,you_can_store_it_as_much_as_possible.6.让它从众多的其他字典中脱颖而出的是它能够给你生动、清晰和正确的发音。就像一位老师站在你的旁边。What_
25、makes_it_outstanding_from_a_variety_of_others_is_that_it_can_give_you_a_vivid,clear_and_correct_pronunciation_just_like_a_teacher_standing_by_you.7.既然有这么多的优点,为什么不买一个呢? Since_there_are_so_many_advantages,why_not_buy_one?第四步连句成篇Dear Zhang Ke,As for the problem you put forward in your last letter,I thi
26、nk it is a wise choice for you to buy an electronic dictionary.There are several factors leading to my suggestion.To begin with,with the electronic dictionary being much smaller than the common one,it is convenient for you to carry it wherever you go.Additionally,you can get what you want in the ele
27、ctronic dictionary as soon as possible,for consulting this kind of dictionary is really a piece of cake.When meeting with the useful material,you can store it as much as possible because there is much RAM in it.What makes it outstanding from a variety of others,I think,is that it can give you a vivi
28、d,clear and correct pronunciation just like a teacher standing by you.Since there are so many advantages,why not buy one?I do hope my suggestions will be useful to you.Yours,Li Hua.单项填空1.The first_of Robinson Crusoe was printed in 1719.A.edition B.edit C.editor D.editorial答案A解析句意:鲁宾逊漂流记第一版是在1719年出版的
29、。edition版本;edit编辑;editor编辑,编者;editorial编辑的。2.Do you like the material?Yes,it_very soft.A.is feeling B.felt C.feels D.is felt答案C解析本句中feel是系动词,通常不用于进行时,后常接形容词作表语。故选C。3.Do you know who_the tomato and brought it to China?A.discovered B.foundedC.created D.invented答案A解析句意:你知道是谁发现了西红柿并把它带到中国的吗? 由题意可知,“西红柿”
30、是大自然中本身就存在的,只是人们没有发现它的价值,这里的发现指“首次发现”。4.Whats that noise?Oh,I forgot to tell you.The new machine_.A.was tested B.will be testedC.is being tested D.has been tested答案C解析对方询问的是正在发出的噪音是什么缘故,所以回答的是目前正在发生的动作,而 machine与test之间又是被动关系,因此用现在进行时的被动语态。5.According to the rules of the factory,you can ask for leave
31、_you have a doctors diagnostic note.A.now that B.on condition thatC.unless D.even though答案B解析句意:根据厂里的规定,假如你有医生的诊断书,你可以请假。now that既然;on condition that假如;unless除非;even though即使。6.Once your business becomes international,flying_will be part of your life.A.gradually B.constantlyC.surprisingly D.eventual
32、ly答案B解析句意:一旦你的生意变得国际化,经常不断地坐飞机就会成为你生活的一部分。gradually渐渐地;constantly连续不断地;surprisingly意外地;eventually最后。7.As a result of the serious flood,two-thirds of the buildings in the area _.A.need repairing B.needs to repairC.needs repairing D.need to repair答案A解析“分数可数名词复数”作主语时谓语用复数,排除B、C两项;need doing相当于need to b
33、e done,故选A项。8.A recent study shows that health problems are closely_bad eating habits and lack of physical exercise.A.connected with B.related withC.connected to D.joined to答案A解析句意:近期一项研究表明健康问题与不良的饮食习惯和缺乏身体锻炼有紧密的联系。be connected with指两个人或事物之间有关联或联系,一般不用于两个事物的具体连接。故选A。9.Mum,I was wondering if you coul
34、d lend me a few dollars until I _ on Friday.A.get paid B.got paidC.have paid D.had been paid答案A解析此处I was wondering if you could .表示委婉语气。在时间状语从句中用一般现在时表将来,且I与pay之间是动宾关系,所以选A。10.The organization_a bridge in relieving the tension between the two nations.A.works as B.functions asC.considers as D.treats
35、as答案B解析句意:这个组织在缓解两国之间的紧张关系中起着桥梁作用。function as起着作用,符合句意。work as担任;以身份而工作,主语为人;consider和treat与as连用,应用被动语态。.阅读理解Welcome to your future life!You get up in the morning and look into the mirror.Your face is firm and young-looking.In 2035,medical technology is better than ever.Many people your age could li
36、ve to be 150,so at 40,youre not old at all.And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment.Now,all three of you look the same age!You say to your shirt,“Turn red.” It changes from blue to red.In 2035,“smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body.The particles
37、 can be programmed to change clothes color or pattern.You walk into the kitchen.You pick up the milk,but a voice says,“You shouldnt drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip(芯片) that contains information about the milk,and it knows the milk is old.In 2035,every article of food in the grocery store
38、has such a chip.Its time to go to work.In 2035,cars drive themselves.Just tell your “smart car” where to go.On the way,you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve.Such “smart technology” is all around you.So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Z
39、olli,“it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one examplewhat will be the next?1.We can learn from the text that in the future_.A.people will never get oldB.clothes will be able to change their patternC.red will be the most popular colorD.everyone will loo
40、k the same答案B解析细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The particles can be programmed to change clothes color or pattern.”可知,未来的衣服能自动改变颜色或样式,故选B。2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A.Milk will be harmful to health.B.More drinks will be available for sale.C.Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.D.Food i
41、n the grocery store will carry electronic information.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段的“Your fridge has read the chip(芯片) that contains information about the milk,and it knows the milk is old.In 2035,every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.”可知,将来的食物都会包含电子信息,故选D。3.Which of the following is mention
42、ed in the text?A.Fridges will know what people need.B.Jacket sleeves can be used as a guide.C.Cars will be able to drive automatically.D.Nothing can replace the Internet.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第五段的“In 2035,cars drive themselves.”可知,未来的汽车可以自动驾驶,故选C。4.What is the text mainly about?A.Future technology in everyda
43、y life.B.Food and clothing in 2035.C.Medical treatments of the future.D.The reason for the success of new technology.答案A解析主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了未来生活中的科技,故选A。.任务型阅读Teamwork is just as important in science as it is on the playing field or in the gym.Scientific investigations (调查) are almost always carri
44、ed out by teams of people working together.Ideas are shared,experiments are designed,data are analyzed,and results are evaluated (评估,评价) and shared with other investigators.Group work is necessary,and is usually more productive than working alone.Several times throughout the year you may be asked to
45、 work with one or more of your classmates.Whatever the task your group is assigned,a few rules need to be followed to ensure a productive and successful experience.What comes first is to keep an open mind,because everyones ideas deserve consideration and each group member can make his or her own con
46、tribution.Secondly,it makes a job easier to divide the group task among all group members.Choose a role on the team that is best suited to your particular strengths.Thirdly,always work together,take turns,and encourage each other by listening,clarifying,and trusting one another.Mutual (相互的) support
47、and trust often make a great difference.Activities like investigations are most effective when done by small groups.Here are some more suggestions for effective team performance during these activities: Make sure each group member understands and agrees to the task given to him or her,and everyone k
48、nows exactly when,why and what to do; take turns doing various tasks during similar and repeated activities; be aware of where other group members are and what they are doing so as to ensure safety; be responsible for your own learning,though it is by no means unwise to compare your observations wit
49、h those of other group members.When there is research to be done,divide the topic into several areas,and this can explore the issue in a very detailed way.You are encouraged to keep records of the sources used by each person,which helps you trace back to the origin of the problems that may happen un
50、expectedly.A format for exchanging information (eg.photocopies of notes,oral discussion,etc.) is also important,for a well-chosen method not only strengthens what you present but also makes yourself easily understood.When the time comes to make a decision and take a position on an issue,allow for th
51、e contributions of each member of the group.Most important of all,it is always wise to make decisions by compromise (妥协,和解) and agreement.After youve completed a task with your team,make an evaluation of the teams effectivenessthe strengths and weaknesses,opportunities and challenges.TitleWorking To
52、getherThemeEffective performance needs highly cooperated (1)teamworkGeneral rulesKeep an open mind to everyones (2)ideas/opinions/views/thoughts.Divide the group task among group members.(3)Support/Encourage and trust each other.(4)SuggestionsUnderstand and agree to the (5)given/assigned task of one
53、s own.Take turns doing various tasks.Show concern for others to ensure safety.Take (6)responsibility for ones own learning.Compare your own observations with those of others.Explore an issueBreak the (7)topic/subject/issue into several areas.Keep records of the sources just in (8)case.(9)Exchange/Sh
54、are your information with others via proper format.Make all decisions by compromise and agreement.(10)Evaluate effectivenessAnalyze the strengths and weaknesses.Find out the opportunities and challenges.书面表达假设你是李华,请就食品卫生问题,给某报社英文栏目编辑写一封120词左右的信,内容要点如下:1.你的邻居因食用从市场买回来的伪劣食品而中毒;2.你目睹了他们中毒和在邻里帮助下脱险的经过;3
55、.呼吁社会各界重视食品卫生与安全;打击牟取暴利的不法商贩。【参考范文】Dear editor,Im writing to tell you about a food poisoning incident.Several days ago,my neighbor family ate a bag of fake food bought from the market.After the meal,they had stomachache and brought up what they had eaten as their faces turned pale.Fortunately,anothe
56、r neighbor passed by only to find the incident and immediately called the ambulance,which carried them to the hospital quickly.After several hours treatment,they finally escaped from death.From this all of us have realized the importance of food safety.As some illegal businessmen are only interested in making profits in the race to become rich quickly,they seldom care about the necessary safety measures and care what happens to consumers.They must be charged by law.Meanwhile I do hope the whole society should begin taking action to protect peoples life safety.Yours,Li Hua