1、Unit19 lesson1English Learning Warming up 1.How long have you been studying English?2.Is it easy to learn English well?By what ways do you think can improve your English?3.Why do we learn English?Is it important for us to learn English?We can improve our English by:Learning the words in a dictionary
2、Watching TV in the languageListening to the music in the languageLearning form the foreign teachersThe whole structure of the passage.1st para.:2nd para.and 3rd para.:4th papa.to the last:First readingWhy do we need to learn English?How can we learn it well in terms of theory?Some practical suggesti
3、ons1.Experts recommend doing 2 hours of extra work once a week.2.Listening to an English song several times can help you revise new vocabulary.FTThe third readingRead the text again and decide whether the statements are true or false3.There is no point reading the news in English if you have already
4、 watched it in your own language.4.Watching your favorite DVD in English will improve your listening skills.FTRead the text and answer the following questions.1.What has made more and more people decide to learn English in recent years?2.According to some theories,what is the best way to learn a for
5、eign language?3.How can teachers try to create a rich language environment in the classroom?4.What extra work can you do outside of the classroom?Second reading 1.What has made more and more people decide to learn English in recent years?The growth of international companies and the great advances i
6、n communications have started the trend for learning English.2.According to some theories,what is the best way to learn a foreign language?English learners must be surrounded by the language environment.3.How can teachers try to create a rich language environment in the classroom?Teachers must make
7、sure that there is an adequate amount of input in the foreign language conveyed to students through various mediums,which means quality language output.4.What extra work can you do outside of the classroom?Setting achievable targets;listening to English songs;watching the news in your own language a
8、nd then reading an English newspaper;watching DVD;studying with friends;rewarding yourself.Blank-filling after the third reading.Many people _ in the 1700s that English _ be the global languages one day,which _ to be the case.With the growing international companies and the great advances in communi
9、cations,more and more people _ to learn English as the second language.predictedwouldprovedtendAnd the fact is that speaking more than one language make you _.People have realized that in the _ of the native language environment,people can not learn it well.In _ words,you have to be _ by the languag
10、e.stand out/outstanding absenceothersurroundedSadly,most of the English learners can not live in the native country,which means we can only depend on our school resources.So teachers have to _ rich language _,which can be _ to students _ various mediums.Since extra-curricula work mayguaranteeinputco
11、nveyedthrough_ language learning,here are some suggestions to English learners:setting _ targets;listening English songs;watching English DVD;Studying with your friends;and rewarding yourself.Please remember to _ dedicated accelerateworkablekeep1.It was predicted as early as the 10700s that English
12、would one day be the global language and that has proved to be the case in the last few decades.早在18世纪人们就预言英语有一天会成为全球性语言，而这一预言在过去的几十年中已经得到了证实。It was predictedthat这是一个固定句型，it 为形式主语，真正的主语是that后的从句，该结构常译为：“据预言。”这种结构常可以替换如：said,reported,predicted It is predicted that there will be more serious natural d
13、estroy the environment.It is said that he was clever at maths even when he was very young.Language Points:2.case 情况in that case 如果那样的话I am sure that he will say hello to you.In that case,will you feel embarrassed?in case 万一Please take this umbrella with you in case of rain.3.In todays world,being ab
14、le to speak more than one language,including English,is how you stand out and get ahead.当今世界，要想取得令人瞩目的成就，就要会讲至少两种语言，包括英语。Being able to speak more than one language 是动词俄ing 形式短语，在句子中作主语。动词的ing形式可以像名词一样充当句子的主语。Being late for school is one of Jims bad habits.Studying abroad is very difficult in the fir
15、st few months.Traveling far above the clouds in an aeroplane is pleasant experience.4.stand out 鹤立鸡群Tom stands out in our class because he always gets the first in math test.They stood out till victory.stand for stand in stand up他们坚持到胜利。支持，袖手旁观，准备行动暂时代替站起，起立；耐用5.But sadly,the chances that we will al
16、l have the opportunity to live in an English speaking country are small.很遗憾的是，很少有人有机会生活在讲英语的国家。the chances that we will all have the opportunity to live in an English speaking country are small.是that引导的同位语从句,that 引导同位语从句时，在从句中只起连接作用，不作任何成分，但不能省略。There is a good chance that she will be released witho
17、ut being charged.The news that our team won the football match was encouraging.6.The chances that are small.的可能性很小。The chances that he will be late arequite small.他迟到的可能性很小。The chances that parents dont like their children are extremely small.7.Therefore,most of us have to rely on what we can learn
18、at school as part of the school curriculum.因此学习外语，大部分人还是得靠学校的语言课程来。what we can learn at school as part of the school curriculum是一个由连接代词what引导的宾语从句，what在从句中作宾语，意为“。的东西”I am asking you for what made you so crazy?Are you satisfied with what the boss said that just now.5.Quality input ensures quality ou
19、tput,whether is is speaking or writing.高质量的输入信息才能保证学生高质量的语言输出，不管是说还是写。whether is speaking or writing.是whether.or引导的让步状语从句，意为“不管，不顾”I am sure well see each other again soon,whether here or in Shanghai.不管在这儿还是在上海，肯定我们很快又会见面的。7.inform sb.of/about/sth./that(1).Vt.give information or knowledge;tell 通知，告知
20、，报告 I informed his wife of his safe arrival.He informed her he was thinking of entering medical school.Keep me informed of/about what happens.inform sb of/about 或 inform sb+从句(2).Vi.give evidence or make an accusation against 告发或检举某人 He informed against the drug dealer.Im amazed to hear that she was
21、 the one who informed on her husband.8.stay dedicated 保持专心致志stay 为连系动词，意为：保持、维持，和形容词或分词连用 She always stays dedicated to her work。她对工作总是专心致志 He is a kind of player who always manages to stay cool,even under pressure。他是一名即使在压力下也总是能保持头脑冷静的球员。Just try to stay focused on your own goals right now。眼下，要努力专注
22、自己的目标。9.hold the key to。的关键The weather holds the key to our success or failure.10.worth,worthy&worthwhile Worth 用作形容词，意思是“值得的”，表示“价值多少”时，后接价值数量词，表示“值得”时，后接名词、代词或动词ing形式，worth 在句中作表语时，不能单独使用，通常可用作well来修饰，而不用very.This necklace is worth$1,000.这条项链值一千美元。That novel is not worth reading.那本小说不值得一看。The exhi
23、bition is well worth a visit.Worthy 作形容词，意思是“陪得上的，值得的”，在句中可作表语和定语。作表语时，不能单独使用，后面要接of，再接名词或ing的被动形势，也可以在worthy 后面直接接动词不定式。作定语时，意思是“可尊敬的，可信赖的，有价值的”。The place is worthy of a visit.This novel is not worthy of being read.The scheme is worthy to be considered.The worthy gentleman couldnt even tell wheat f
24、rom barley.那位可敬的先生连大麦和小麦都分不清。Worthwhile 意思是“值得的”，可以单独用作表语。通常可用在it is worthwhile 句型中，后面可接动名词，也可接动词不定式。I dont think it is worthwhile.It is worthwhile discussing/to discuss the question.Grammar-Noun ClausesIt was predicted as early as the 1700s that English would one day be the global language.To chanc
25、es that we will all have the opportunity to live in an English-speaking country are small.subject clause.appositive clauseWhat this means is that they make sure there is an adequate amount of input in English.Experts say that just 15 minutes of extra-curricula study a day can really accelerate forei
26、gn language learning.predicative clauseobject clause名词性从句包括:主语从句、宾语从句、表语从句、同位语从句,多由连词that,wh-疑问词或由whatever等关系代词引导,其中同位语从句最常见。Noun clause1.Subject clause2.Object clause3.Appositive clause4.Predicative clause主语从句在句子中充当主语,句子的谓语动词用第三人称单数。Why he refused to work with you is still a mystery.Whoever comes i
27、s welcome.That he is still alive is surprising.Who will win the match is still unknown.主语从句What he wants to tell us is not clear.Where the party will be held has not yet been announced.Whoever breaks the rules will be punished.That he became a lawyer may have been due to his mothers influence.It is
28、not true that he has moved to New York.主语从句前的that不能省略,仅起连接作用,有时为了保持句子平衡,that从句后置,而由it作形式主语。其他类似句型还有：It+be+important/necessary/obvious+that从句It+be+reported/believed/thought/has been decided+that从句It+be+a pity/a shame/a fact/a surprise/common knowledge+that从句It+happens/occurs/seems/appears+that 从句宾语从句
29、在句子中充当宾语,从句用陈述句语序,一般放在及物动词或介词之后。I dont know where the sound came from.Dont be satisfied with what you have achieved.宾语从句He has told me(that)he will go to Shanghai tomorrow.He told me(that)he was ill and that he couldnt mand,order,suggest,advise,insist,desire,demand,beg,require,request等动词如果后面加上宾语从句的话
30、,从句谓语部分必须用should do。I insist that she(should)do her work alone.The commander ordered that troops(should)set off at once.it+从句介词+it+从句it+adj.+从句it+介词短语+从句it+n.+从句it +过去分词+从句It 形式宾语主语+谓语 I hate it when people speak with their mouths full.Ill see to(保证)it that everything is ready in time.He made it cle
31、ar that he would leave office soon.We must bear it in mind that we are Chinese.We thought it a pity that he failed again.I heard it said that he had gone home.当从句放在系动词be,look,remain,seem等后即构成表语从句。其基本结构为:主语+系动词+that从句。The trouble is that I have lost his address.It seemed that the night would never en
32、d.The fact is that we have lost the game.Thats just what I want.This is where our problem lies.That is why he didnt come to the meeting.It looks as if it is going to rain.同位语从句同位语从句是对与之同位的名词中心词作进一步解释,能接同位语从句的常见名词有:idea,fact,news,belief,hope,evidence,opinion,problem,truth,answer,proposal,theory,decis
33、ion,discovery,problem,thought,understanding 等。The news that we won the game is exciting.I have no idea when he will come back home.Word came to him that Mary had probably fallen ill.They are investigating the question whether the man is trustworthy.The fact that we talked about is very important.(定语
34、从句)The fact that he succeeded in the experiment pleased everybody.(同位语从句)whether与 if在名词性从句中的用法区别 if 一般只用于引导宾语从句，而whether可引导包括宾语从句在内的其他名词性从句。连词whether 引导主语从句、表语从句时不能用if 来替换。Whether he will attend the meeting is uncertain.The question is whether he will come.宾语从句中,whether常与 or not搭配,可以说whether or not,
35、而不说if or not.I don t care whether or not she will attend the meeting.whether可用在介词后,或带to不定式前,if则不可。She doesnt know whether to get married now or wait.I havent settled the question of whether I11 go back home.某些动词后面(如discuss)只能用whether,不用if。We discussed whether we should go on climbing.1.It now appear
36、s _ they are in need of help.A.that B.which C.what D.how2.It is good news _ they will arrive in a few days.A.which B.what C.that D.howExercises3.It _ Joe drives badly.A.thought that B.thinks that C.is thought that D.is thought that4.My advice is that he _ regular house.A.keep B.would keep C.keeps D.
37、kept5._ knows the truth will tell you about it.A.Who that B.Whoever C.Whom that D.That who6.This is _ she was born.A.where B.which C.that D.what7.The question is _ we cant go there today.A.that B.what C.which D.when8.The question is _ it is worth doing.A.if B.whether C.which D.what9.The reason is _ he has never wasted his time.A.because B.why C.that D.what10.His proposal is that the dam _ at the foot of the mountain.A.build B.will build C.be built D.will be built
