1、Fatherhood (父亲的身份) can come in many different forms.Besides a natural father, a grandfather or uncle can also be considered to be the fatherhood if a childs father is absent or unable to provide the proper guidance，love or support.Whatever forms a father figure takes，he can have a positive influence
2、 on a kid.A father figure can have a positive influence on a young child if he uses a slightly different way to educate his child from the mother.As children grow older and head towards adulthood, they depend on the adults in their lives for advice and guidance.Many teenagers and young adults depend
3、 on their father figures for examples of how men should behave.It may be easier for a strong father figure to set rules for a boy than it is for his mother or mother figure no matter how strong she is.This is particularly suitable for adolescent (青春期的) boys, who may struggle to follow rules set by a
4、 mother figure.Father figures can have a great effect on a young girls selfworth.A girl whose father figure truly believes in her will more likely have the confidence to overcome challenges and meet her goals.Its believed that a girl who feels accepted and loved unconditionally by her father figure
5、is more likely to make good choices in her future partner.理解Read the passage and answer the following questions.1Whats the proper title for the passage?The Role of Father Figures.2Whats the authors attitude towards father figures?Positive.3Whats the authors purpose of writing the text?To show the im
6、portance of father figures.积累1absent adj. 缺席的，不在的2guidance n. 指导3have a positive influence on 对有积极影响4struggle to follow rules 难以遵守规则5confidence n. 信心6overcome v. 克服7unconditionally adv. 无条件地Section Starting out & Understanding ideasLike Father, Like Son(The living room.Friday night.A table and two c
7、hairs at front centre.Grandfather and Father, seated at the table, are playing chess.)Grandfather：And .I win! (Son enters room.)Father：Not again! Oh look, here comes my boy.How are you, son?Son：(nervously approaching the table)Erm .Dad, can we talk?Father：Sure! You know you can always turn to your d
8、ad for a chat.Son：OK.Here it is.Ive decided not to go to university.I want to focus on my band and have a careerin music when I leave school. Father：(raising his voicein surprise)You cant be serious! What about your future career as a lawyer？！ Son：I knew youd say that.1You just assume I want to be a
9、 lawyer, but thats only because you are a lawyer.1本句为but连接的并列句，前一个分句中包含一个宾语从句；后一个分句中because引导表语从句。Father：Whats wrong with being a lawyer？Lawyers help people and are respected by others.Son：Yes, but Im not interested in law.I want to work in a studio， not a court.Grandfather：(looking at Father) Calm
10、down.OK? Father：(ignoring Grandfathers words) Stop daydreaming! Playing in a band is not a job.Son：Of course it is! The music industry is developing fast now.2Making music is a job.2Making music为动名词短语作主语。Grandfather：(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice) Hey! I told you to calm down
11、, both of you! Father：But I told him to study something useful at university!Grandfather：(laughing)Easy, son！3 I remember when you were his age， you said that you wanted to be a professionalfootball player.Father：And you wanted me to be an engineer!3remember后为省略了that的宾语从句；从句中when引导时间状语从句；that引导宾语从句。
12、Grandfather：I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer a happy engineer.Father：But in the end， you just advised me to think carefully.Grandfather：Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents.Im so proud of you.Your son is proud of you, too.Son：Of course I am, but I have different t
13、alents.Grandfather：(turning to Son) Why dont you also take my advice and think carefully before jumping in with both feet？ Son：Well, I could try .Grandfather：If you go to university and play music at the same time， you will have two options for your future.And 4Im sure playing in a band will help yo
14、u make lots of new friends at university.Father：Yes, lots of new lawyer friends! Son：(with a sigh) Dad .(Curtain)4sure后面为宾语从句，其中动名词短语playing in a band在从句中作主语。approach v走近，靠近turn to 向求助chat n闲谈，聊天focus v(把)集中(于)focus on 集中(注意力)于band n乐队career n职业，事业raise ones voice 提高嗓门in surprise 吃惊地，惊讶地lawyer n律师as
15、sume v假定，假设，认为respect v尊敬，敬重studio n(音乐)录音室court n法院，法庭calm down 平静下来ignore v忽视，不理step v迈步be ones age 在某人那么大时professional adj.职业的，专业的in the end 最后，最终suit v适合talent n天赋，才能be proud of 因而感到自豪take ones advice 采纳某人的意见jump in with both feet 全心全意地从事；不加思索地匆匆投入at the same time 同时option n选择，可选择的东西sigh v叹气，叹息(
16、尤因厌烦、失望、疲倦等)参考译文有其父必有其子(起居室。星期五晚上。舞台正前方有一张桌子、两把椅子。祖父和父亲坐在桌边下国际象棋。)祖父：嗯我赢了！(儿子走进房间。)父亲：怎么又输了！哦，看看，我儿子来了。最近怎么样啊，儿子？儿子：(小心翼翼地走近桌子)呃老爸，咱们能聊聊吗？父亲：当然！你随时都可以找你老爸聊天啊。儿子：好吧，是这样，我已决定不上大学了。我想专心搞我的乐队，毕业后走音乐这条路。父亲：(惊讶地抬高声音说)你是在开玩笑吧！你不准备做律师了吗？！儿子：我就知道您会这么说。您以为我想做律师，可那只是因为您自己是一名律师。父亲：做律师哪里不好啦？律师帮助别人，还受人尊敬。儿子：的确，但我
17、对法律不感兴趣。我想在录音棚里工作，不想在法院工作。祖父：(看着父亲)先冷静一下，好吗？父亲：(没有理会祖父的话)别做白日梦了！在乐队里演奏不是一份工作。儿子：当然是！现在音乐产业发展得很快。做音乐是一份工作。祖父：(走到父亲和儿子中间，提高嗓门)嘿！我说了冷静点，你们俩！父亲：可我也说了他得去上大学，学些有用的东西！祖父：(笑)别生气，儿子！我记得你像他这么大的时候，你说你想当一名职业足球运动员。父亲：可您想让我做工程师！祖父：我只是希望你能开心，而且能当一名工程师一名开心的工程师。父亲：但最后您只是建议我认真考虑。祖父：是的，而且你找到了适合你天赋的职业。我以你为荣。你的儿子也以你为荣。儿
18、子：没错，但是我的天赋(和你的)并不一样。祖父：(对儿子说)要不然你也按照我说的，三思而后行？儿子：嗯，我可以试试祖父：如果你边上大学边搞音乐，你将来就会有两种选择。而且，我相信加入乐队能让你在大学里结识很多新朋友。父亲：是的，很多新的律师朋友！儿子：(叹了口气)老爸(落幕)Step One：Prereading Tick the things you would ask your parents about for advice.school studiesfriendship troublesjoining an afterschool clubgetting a new hairstyl
19、eshopping for new clothes and shoeschoosing your future area of study(Answers may vary.)Step Two：Whilereading .Read for the main ideaWhat does the conversation mainly about?AThe conflict between Father and Son about the career.BThe advice from Grandfather.CThe talent of Son.DThe suitable career for
20、Son.答案：A.Read for detailsRead the passage carefully and choose the best answers.1What is Fathers reaction to the boys idea about his future?AHappy.BSurprised.CAngry. DCalm.2What can be learned from the experience of the father?AHe was advised to think carefully.BHe wanted to be an engineer.CHe becam
21、e a professional player.DA career of lawyer wasnt suitable for him.3Which of the following is similar to “jump in with both feet”？AFocus ones attention on.BBegin something without thinking.CGive up.DJoin a kind of sport.4What can we infer from the passage?AThe son would give up music.BThe son would
22、become a lawyer.CThe son may try to go to university and play music at the same time.DThe boy and the father agreed with each other at last.5Which column may the passage be taken from?AEntertainment. BEmployment.CSports. DFamily.答案：15BABCDStep Three：Postreading阅读课文内容， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Grandf
23、ather and Father are playing chess 1.when Son comes in.The son tells his father that he has decided not to go to university, which surprises his father.Father is a lawyer, and intends his son to choose the same career as well, because lawyers help people and 2.are respected (respect) by others.Howev
24、er, the son is 3.interested (interest) in playing music.Father doesnt understand his son and has 4.an argument with him.Grandfather has no 5.choice (choose) but to calm both of them down.He reminds Father of his decision when Father was his sons age.At that time, Father chose a career 6.suiting (sui
25、t) his own talents.Grandfather didnt force Father 7.to follow (follow) his will and was even proud of Father.Finally, Grandfather asks Son to take his advice 8.seriously (serious) that he should go to university and play music at the same time.9.In his opinion, Son can make lots of new friends at un
26、iversity.Father accepts it, 10.saying (say) “You can make lots of new lawyer friends.” .重点单词1three main characters 三位主角2approach the Eiffel Tower 走近埃菲尔铁塔3have a chat 聊天4focus on three main problems 集中在三个主要问题上5a brilliant career 一帆风顺的事业6a highly respected teacher 一位备受尊敬的老师7appear in court 出庭8ignore t
27、heir advice 不考虑他们的建议9professional skills 专业技能10the younger generation 年轻一代11the gap between rich and poor贫富之间的差距12A lawyer is a person trained and qualified to advise people about the law.(law)13It is assumed that his actions were based on a false assumption.(assume)14It is suitable for him to be dr
28、essed in a business suit, which suits him well.(suit)15The talented child has shown talent for arts since her early age.(talent)16Certain courses are compulsory, others are optional, so they have various options.(option)掌握规律巧记单词1profession n职业，专业alprofessional adj.职业的，专业的personal adj.个人的 regional ad
29、j.区域的exceptional adj.例外的 traditional adj.传统的2suit v适合ablesuitable adj.合适的enjoyable adj.快乐的 eatable adj.可食用的 variable adj.易变的 washable adj.耐洗的.重点短语1This course is specially designed for beginners like you, focusing on (专注于) listening and speaking practice.2In this case we have no choice but to turn t
30、o (求助于) others.3Calm down (冷静下来) and tell me what happened.4Its difficult to find a time that is suitable for (适合) everybody.5They are proud of (因而自豪) their daughter who becomes a famous singer.6The situation is easy to change if you take my advice (听取我的意见)7He realized he had a talent for (对有天赋) pla
31、ying football.8Will it be convenient for you to have a chat with (与聊天) me on the Internet tonight?.典型句式1教材原句Oh look, here comes my boy.句式分析方位副词置于句首时引起完全倒装。佳句仿写那里矗立着一座可以追溯到明代的古塔。There stands an old tower which dates back to the Ming Dynasty.2教材原句You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but thats only b
32、ecause you are a lawyer.句式分析That is because .“那是因为”。佳句仿写我知道那是因为我没有在课后多花时间去记它们。I know that is because I dont spend much time memorizing them after class.3教材原句Playing in a band is not a job.句式分析动名词短语作主语。佳句仿写有时候，放弃一点可能意味着得到更多。Sometimes giving up a little can mean getting more.1approach v走近，靠近； n靠近；方法；途
33、径；道路(教材P27) nervously approaching the table小心翼翼地走近桌子an approach to .的方法；去的道路at the approach of 在将要来到的时候(经典佳句)(2020浙江高考)As I approached the tractor he jumped out onto the road.当我靠近拖拉机时，他跳到了路上。练透一词多义(2020浙江高考)In Bellevue, the switch to adaptive signals has been a lesson in the value of welcoming new a
34、pproaches.方法(2019北京高考)She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning.靠近，接近单句语法填空The job market has changed and our approaches to finding (find) work must change as well.写美一句多译随着七夕节(the Qixi Festival)的临近，许多商店正在出售情人节物品。With the Qixi Festival approaching, many shops are selling Valenti
35、nes Day items.(approach v)At the approach of the Qixi Festival, many shops are selling Valentines Day items.(approach n)名师点津当approach表示“的方法/途径”时，后常接介词to；当表示某人或某物来临时，其后常接介词of。2focus v(把)集中(于)；聚焦 n焦点；中心点(教材P27) I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.我想专心搞我的乐队，毕业后走音乐这
36、条路。(1)focus on集中(注意力、精力等)于focus ones attention on sth. 把某人的注意力集中到某事上(2)the focus of attention 关注的焦点come into focus (使某事)成为焦点(经典佳句) The visit helped to focus world attention on the difficulty of the refugees.这次访问促使全世界关注难民困境。练透单句语法填空(2020新高考全国卷)Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing (focus)
37、on your listeners.These issues have recently come into sharp focus.写美句式升级Because he focused his attention on his homework，he didnt know what was happening outside.Focusing his attention on his homework，he didnt know what was happening outside.(现在分词短语作状语)With his attention focused on his homework, he
38、 didnt know what was happening outside.(with复合结构)巧学助记The teacher reminded Tom to focus his attention on what she was saying.Other students looked at him and he became the focus of the class.老师提醒汤姆集中注意力听她说话。其他同学都看着他，他成了全班的焦点。3assume v假定，假设，认为；承担(教材P27) You just assume I want to be a lawyer .只是您以为我想做律
39、师(1)assume .to be .认为是；假定是assume that . 认为；假定It is assumed that . 人们认为(2)assumption n. 假定；假设make an assumption about 对作出假定(经典佳句)We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty.在证实他有罪之前我们要假定他是清白的。练透单句语法填空(2019江苏高考)We assume that a large brain makes huge advantages.We assumed him to be (be
40、) the best writer of our time.We tend to make assumptions(assume)about our staffs ability based on very little evidence.写美补全句子据推测，全球变暖和气候变化在未来可能会导致更多的灾难。It is assumed that global warming and climate change could cause even more disasters in the future.4respect v尊敬，敬重，尊重；遵守 n尊重，尊敬；问候；方面(教材P27) Lawyer
41、s help people and are respected by others.律师帮助别人，还受人尊敬。(1)respect sb./sth.for sth.因某事尊敬/尊重某人/某物(2)show/have respect for . 对表示尊重/尊敬win/gain/earn the respect of .赢得的尊重(3)give/send ones respects to 代某人向问候(4)with respect 尊敬地(经典佳句)You should respect the views of others, and at the same time insist on wha
42、t you think is right.你应该尊重别人的观点，同时坚持你认为正确的。练透一词多义(2020全国卷)In my mind, my English teacher is the person I respect most.尊重，尊敬Please convey my respects to your parents. 问候In most respects, the new film is better than the original. 方面I was always taught to respect the law. 遵守单句语法填空I have great respect f
43、or the old professor.You really should treat your parents with more respect.写美一句多译她一直对我很诚实，因此我非常敬重她。She has always been honest with me, and I respect her for that.(respect v)She has always been honest with me, and I show/have respect for her for that.(respect n)名师点津respect意为“问候”时，常用复数形式。5suit v适合(教材
44、P27) Yes, and you have found the career that suits your talents.是的，而且你找到了适合你天赋的职业。(1)suit sb.fine很合某人的意；对某人很合适suit sth.to sth. 使某事物适合于另一事物(2)suitable adj. 适当的；相配的；恰当的be suitable for . 适合于be suitable to do sth. 适合做某事(经典佳句)If not, let me know what time suits you best.如果那样不可以，请让我知道什么时间最适合你。练透单句语法填空He c
45、an suit his conversation to whoever he is with.What aspects of your study habits are not suitable to match (match) your learning style?写美一句多译如果你想坐公共汽车去，我也没问题。If you want to go by bus, that suits me.(suit)If you want to go by bus, that is suitable for me.(suitable)辨清suit/fit/match suit多指符合需要、口味、性格条件等
46、。尤其用来指衣着的样式、颜色、设计等适合fit指大小、形状等适合match“相配，配得上”，指在品质、颜色、设计等方面相当或相配6.talent n天赋，才能；有才能的人(1)have a talent for .有的天赋show a talent for . 表现出的才能have the talent to do sth. 有做某事的天赋a man/woman of many talents 多才多艺的男/女子(2)talented adj. 有天赋的；有才能的be talented in/at 在有天赋(经典佳句)He had a talent for getting what he wa
47、nted.他很有天赋，能够心想事成。练透单句语法填空I believe I have the talent to make (make) it.Lang Lang is a talented (talent) pianist who has drawn many peoples attention abroad.一句多译据我所知，阿曼达有绘画天赋。As far as I know，Amanda has a talent for painting.(talent)As far as I know，Amanda is talented in/at painting.(talented)写美翻译句子
48、我哥哥在很小的时候就表现出音乐天赋。My brother showed a talent for music when he was very young.文化浸蕴There is no such thing as a great talent without great willpower.没有伟大的意志力，便没有雄才大略。7option n选择，可选择的东西(教材P27) If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future.如果你边上大学边搞音乐
49、，你将来就会有两种选择。(1)have no option but to do别无选择只有做have the option of 有的选择with a wide range of options 有很多选择(2)optional adj. 可选择的；选修的(经典佳句)The Internet increased options for movie lovers.网络增加了电影爱好者的选择。练透单句语法填空Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year in the university.We will not,
50、however, treat this project as an extracurricular or optional (option) activity.写美补全句子当时我别无选择，只好请他离开。I had no option but to ask him to leave at that time.8turn to求助于；查阅；翻到(书的某页)(教材P27) You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.你随时都可以找你老爸聊天啊。turn down关小；拒绝turn in 上交turn on 打开(水、煤气、电灯等)turn
51、off 关上(水、煤气、电灯等)turn out 结果是，证明是；生产出turn up 开大；出现(经典佳句) (2020新高考全国卷)He turned to the forest department for help but was told that nothing would grow there.他向林业部门求助，但被告知那里什么也长不出来。练透一词多义In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to.求助于If you turn to page 40, you will find it. 翻到单句语法填空He promis
52、ed that he would come, but he hasnt turned up yet.You must turn in your paper on time.The experiment turned out to be a great success.写美补全句子我向他寻求帮助，他却冷眼相对。I turned to him for help, but he gave me a cold shoulder.句型公式动名词短语作主语(教材P27) Playing in a band is not a job.在乐队里演奏不是一份工作。(1)动名词(短语)作主语表示习惯性、经常性的动
53、作。(2)动名词(短语)作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。(3)动名词(短语)作主语时，有时用 it作形式主语，而把真正的主语置于句尾。常见句型：It is useless/nice/good/worth/no use/no good/a waste of timedoing .(经典佳句)Ignoring the differences will be one of the worst mistakes you make.忽视差异将是你犯的最严重的错误之一。练透单句语法填空Walking in the sun in such a day is (be) a pleasant thing.Play
54、ing (play) football well is cool because I can show how strong I am.写美补全句子劝说这样的人加入我们真是浪费时间。It is a waste of time persuading such a person to join us.文化浸蕴It is no use/no good crying over spilt milk.覆水难收。维度一品句填词1There was not a single sympathetic character (人物) in the movie.2They settled in at a comfo
55、rtable East Side cafe and within minutes, another customer was approaching (走近) their table.3Many famous actors are on pins and needles before the curtain (帷幕) opens for a play.4Now some scientists are focusing (把集中于) on the possibility to bring back extinct species.5She is now concentrating on a ca
56、reer (职业) as a fashion designer.6We managed to record the whole of the concert from a live studio (录音室) broadcast.7The gap (差距) between rich and poor is still widening.8The court (法庭) declared that what the young man did was illegal.9Its our duty to preserve the planet for future generations.10He us
57、ed to spend much time chatting on WeChat or playing computer games.维度二词形转换1(2020江苏高考)If you see humor as an optional (option) form of entertainment，youre missing some of its biggest benefits.2Everybody said Jane was a talented (talent) girl because she did well in all her subjects.3Each room has boo
58、ks, toys, and games that are suitable (suit) for that particular age group.4When I was your age, I really expected to be a professional (profession) reporter at the local newspaper.5Our ties are mature, respectful (respect) and important to both our nations and to the world.6He could have made a for
59、tune as a lawyer (law), but he chose to be a painter.7Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant (ignore) about current politics.8These calculations are based on the assumption (assume) that prices will continue to rise.维度三固定搭配和句式1Only if you focus your attention on (把你的注意力集中在) your study can you lear
60、n it well.2This is because we finally realized (这是因为我们最终认识到) that it is actually a very ecofriendly lifestyle.3Firstly, because my spoken English is fluent, I think I am very suitable for (非常适合) this job.4He was proud of (对感到骄傲) his sons remarkable performance.5We had no option but (除了别无选择) to go on at that time.