1、Unit 4Body language话题:动作描写【场景背诵】体会黑体表达并背诵全文Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete m
2、ost of the project while you are at your desk.”The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnies hand warmly, “Ive heard that you are a talented young woman, and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear
3、 from me soon.” (2020 高考天津卷B)【话题运用】根据提示进行写作1很明显,咖啡馆的经理在等李方离开他擦好桌子,然后坐下来,打开电视。It was obvious that the manager of the coffee shop was waiting for Li Fang to leavehe wiped the tables, then sat down and turned on the TV. 2老板娘尖叫起来,其他顾客都望着她,于是,她用手捂住了嘴巴。The hostess screams.The other customers look at her a
4、nd she puts a hand to her mouth.在认识的单词前打“”flight ncheek n.facial adj. posture n.crossroads n. frown vi.employee n. false adj. fist n. yawn vi. respectful adj. subjective adj. simply adv. misread vt.1dash vi.猛冲;突进2rank n等级;军衔3represent vt.代表;象征4likely adj.可能的5major adj.主要的6dormitory n宿舍7canteen n食堂8a
5、pproach vt.& vi.接近;靠近;走近 n接近;方法;途径9adult n成人;成年人 adj.成人的;成熟的10hug vi.& vt.拥抱11function n作用;功能;职能vi.起作用;运转12ease n安逸;舒适vt.减轻(痛苦、忧虑)1association n社团;联系;联想associate vt.把联系起来2curious adj.好奇的curiously adv.好奇地curiosity n好奇心3defend vt.保护;保卫defence n防御;保卫4misunderstand vt.误解;误会misunderstanding n误解;误会5spoken
6、 adj.口语的unspoken adj.未说出口的;非口语的6truly adv.真实地;真诚地;真正地true adj.真实的truth n真实;真理7anger n怒气;怒火angry adj.生气的8greet vi.& vt.迎接;问候greeting n迎接;问候;招呼9statement n陈述;说明state vt.陈述;说明强化训练一、根据所给提示,用适当形式填空1As you know,smoking is one of the major (主要的) causes of cancer,so youd better give it up.2As an adult (成年人)
7、,you should be responsible for your own decisions.3Generally speaking,those young people who come from the rich family or high rank (等级) are well educated from an early age.4Well, it functions (function) by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. (2020高
8、考天津卷7月)5When told it was time to leave,the two girls hugged (hug) each other and said goodbye.6We were having a meeting when Johnson came dashing (dash) in with a piece of paper in his hand.7With the summer holidays approaching (approach),some of the students begin to make plans for their holidays.8
9、Representing (represent) our class,Linda and I will take part in the contest to be held this weekend.9Ive learned that the English Association (associate) of our school is now in need of some volunteers to receive foreign students visiting our school. (2018高考浙江卷)10Many Chinese people have a misunder
10、standing (misunderstand) of traditions.They think tradition means old things from the past.(2018高考全国卷)11To tell you the truth, Im truly grateful for your helping me make my dream come true(true)12In time of war,lots of money will be spent on defence and many measures will be taken to defend a countr
11、y from being attacked.(defend)13Entering a supermarket,I was warmly greeted by the greengrocer.His cheery greetings made me feel at home.(greet)14The curious boy looked at the box curiously and then he opened it out of curiosity(curious)二、熟词生义(写出加黑词的词性及词义)1(2019高考天津卷)Most of his adult life has been
12、a losing struggle against debt and misfortune. A war injury has made his left hand stop functioning,and he has often been in prison. Driven by heavenknowswhat motives,he determines to write a book.vi.起作用,运转 2(2018高考全国卷)Over the years,there have been a number of different techniques to help designers
13、 approach this important point.vt.处理 3It is astonishing that the picture represents a hunting scene.vt.描绘 【联想记忆】表示“主要的;重要的”的形容词荟萃major 主要的;重要的main 主要的primary 主要的;首要的 chief 首要的leading 重要的,首位的 vital 极其重要的1be curious about 对感到好奇的2get close to 接近;靠近3as if 好像4turn ones back to 背对5lose face 丢脸6defend agai
14、nst 防御;保卫以免受7on the contrary 相反地8be likely to 很可能;有希望9in general 总的来说;通常10at ease 舒适;快活;自由自在活用一:When I went to the USA for the first time,I was curious about everything around me. I found it difficult to make myself understood only by spoken words. It looked as if I had been in a new world. As a res
15、ult,I turned to my classmates for help. They introduced some important manners to me in case I lost face when I communicated with others.活用二:As is known to us,people usually communicate with others not only by spoken words but also by body language. When you find your friend is depressed,youd better
16、 not ignore him; on the contrary,you should give him a smile to cheer him up and at that moment the smile will put him at ease. If some foreigners ask you the directions,you can use body language to make him understand. In general,body language is as important as spoken language.原句展示仿写运用1.The first
17、person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia,closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain.解读the序数词n.to do sth.2Not all cultures greet each other the same way,nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people.解读not all“并非所有的都”,表示部分否定。3However,people from places like
18、Spain,Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to touch them.解读be likely to do sth.“有可能做某事”。4We can often be wrong about each other,so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do!解读it作形式主语,真正的主语为后面的that从句。1.屠呦呦是中国第一位获得诺贝尔奖的女科学家,2019年9月29
19、日被授予共和国勋章。As the first female scientist to win the Nobel Prize in China,Tu Youyou was awarded the Medal of the Republic on September 29th, 2019.2并不是所有人都愿意做这样的工作,因为它对于有些人来说太难了。Not all are willing to do such work,for it is quite hard for some of them.3如果你努力学习,你很有可能考入理想的大学。If you study hard,you are lik
20、ely to be admitted to your dreaming university.4中国在教育和技术方面取得了如此巨大的进步,这是一件令人惊讶的事情。It is an amazing thing that China has made such great advancement in education and technology.词汇精研1.represent vt.代表(stand for,symbolize);描绘(describe);声称(claim)(1)represent.as/to be. 把描绘成represent sth.to sb. 向某人说明某事repre
21、sent oneself as/to be. 自称是represent/on behalf of sb.代表某人(2)representative n代表 adj.典型的;有代表性的高考例句(2020高考全国卷)They represent the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.它们代表大地复苏以及对新的开始的美好祝愿。经典例句He had represented himself as an employee in order to gain access to the files.他为了接触到这些文件
22、,谎称自己是雇员。【基础检测】单句语法填空She represents her mother as the kindest mother in the world.【能力提升】一句多译我非常高兴代表学校告知你一些详细信息,以便你能为即将到来的排球比赛做好充足的准备。(2019高考全国卷)Representing our school,Im more than delighted to inform you of some detailed information so that you can make full preparations for the coming volleyball g
23、ame.On behalf of our school,Im more than delighted to inform you of some detailed information so that you can make full preparations for the coming volleyball game.2.curious adj.好奇的(be eager to know about)(1)be curious about 对感到好奇be curious to do sth. 渴望做某事(2)curiosity n好奇;好奇心out of curiosity 出于好奇经典
24、例句Its good to be curious about the world around you because I think curiosity is the best teacher.对你周围的世界感到好奇是件好事,因为我认为好奇心是最好的老师。,【基础检测】单句语法填空People gathered round,curious to know (know) what was happening.Filled with curiosity (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. (2020高考全国卷)【能力提升】单句写作中国的
25、传统文化有可能是一个更好的选择,因为美国学生对中国的传统文化好奇。The Chinese traditional culture is likely to be a better choice because American students are curious about Chinese traditional culture.3.approach vt.& vi.走近,接近,靠近(get near to);要求n.接近;方法,途径(1)an approach to. 的方法/通道(to为介词)(2)approach sth. 靠近/接近sth. be approaching/draw
26、ing near/around the corner 某事即将来临高考例句(2019高考天津卷)If a child approaches him, he will pause to give that child his undivided attention.如果有孩子靠近他,他就会停下来专心地关注这个孩子。注意下面“(做)的方法”的正确搭配:the approach to (doing) sth.the way to do/of (doing) sth.the means of (doing) sth.the method of (doing) sth.【基础检测】单句语法填空At th
27、e meeting they discussed three different approaches to the study of mathematics.All the approaches (approach) to the airport were blocked by the police yesterday.【能力提升】一句多译随着高考的临近,我几乎把所有的时间都花在学习上。With the College Entrance Examination approaching/drawing near/around the corner,I spend almost all the
28、time on study.(with复合结构)As the College Entrance Examination is approaching/drawing near/around the corner,I spend almost all the time on study.(时间状语从句)4.defend vt.保护;保卫;辩护(1)defend.from/against 保护以免受;防御defend oneself 为自己辩护;自卫(2)defence n保卫;防卫;辩护 in defence of 保卫;为辩护经典例句The monument is in memory of t
29、he soldiers who died in defence of their country.这座纪念碑是为了纪念那些为保卫国家而牺牲的士兵们。【基础检测】单句语法填空When a dog attacked me,I picked up a stick to defend myself (I)It is said that the murderer has employed a famous lawyer to defend (defend) him.【能力提升】单句写作父母会竭尽全力保护孩子免受伤害和危险是天性。It is the nature of parents to do all
30、they can to defend their child from harm and danger.5.major adj.主要的,重要的(very large and important 反:minor);严重的(serious) vi.主修(1)major in 主修(2)in the majority 占大多数the majority of 大多数经典例句I guessed that there was probably a major misunderstanding.我猜想很可能有大误会。【基础检测】单句语法填空In that company I once worked,wome
31、n workers are in the majority.【能力提升】单句写作作为主修英语的毕业生,我很高兴申请这个职位。(2018高考浙江卷6月)As a graduate majoring in the English language, I feel excited to apply for the position.6.in general 总的来说;通常(1)general knowledge 常识as a general rule 一般而言;通常(2)generally (speaking) 总体而言;一般而言经典例句In general,though,studying inte
32、rnational customs can certainly help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads!但总的来说,在当今文化交融的世界,学习不同国家的习俗肯定能帮助我们避免交往中的困难。,【基础检测】单句语法填空As a general rule,the more expensive the computer is,the better it is.【能力提升】一句多译总体来说,酒后开车的人的数量越来越少。Generally (speaking),the number of the people who d
33、rive after drinking is smaller and smaller.In general,the number of the people who drive after drinking is smaller and smaller.7.at ease舒适;快活;自由自在(1)feel/look at ease 感到/看上去心情放松put sb.at ease 使某人放松take ones ease 休息;轻松一下(2)with ease 轻易地;毫不费力地(3)ease ones mind 使某人安心ease sb.of sth. 减轻某人的(痛苦、负担等)经典例句In
34、general,we dont feel at ease in the strange surroundings.通常,我们在陌生的环境里感到不舒服。【基础检测】单句语法填空We live in an age when more information is available with greater ease than ever before.I eased him of his difficulty by telling him what to do.Before the interview,the interviewer wore a bright smile on his face,
35、putting us at ease.【能力提升】补全句子当你感到紧张时,你最好听一些轻音乐使自己放松一下。When you feel nervous,youd better listen to some light music to put yourself at ease句式剖析1.The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia,closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain.第一个到达的是来自哥伦比亚的托尼加西亚,随后紧跟着的是英国的朱莉娅史密斯。 教材原句 the first/l
36、ast (one/person) to do sth.“第一个/最后一个做某事的人”(1)当中心词是序数词或被序数词、形容词最高级等修饰或前有the next,the only,the last等时,常用不定式作后置定语。(2)动词不定式作定语的抽象名词常用有ability,chance,ambition,offer,anxiety,answer,reply,attempt,belief等。【基础检测】单句语法填空The ability to express (express) an idea is as important as the idea itself.As far as I kno
37、w,Amy was the only person to witness (witness) the car accident.【能力提升】补全句子我能说一口流利的英语,我是班上第一个出国深造的学生。(2018高考浙江卷) I can speak fluent English and I am the first student in my class to go abroad for further study.2.However,people from places like Spain,Italy or South American countries approach others c
38、losely and are more likely to touch them.不过,来自西班牙、意大利或南美等国的人会站在离别人很近的地方,而且可能会(用身体)接触对方。 教材原句(1)Sb./Sth.be likely to do sth.Its likely that.意为“做某事是可能的”。(2)Sb./Sth. be unlikely to do sth.Its unlikely that.意为“做某事是不可能的”。(3)It is probable/possible that.意为“有可能”。经典例句Children who live in the countrys rural
39、areas are very likely to be poor.住在该国乡村地区的孩子大多很贫穷。【基础检测】单句语法填空I have learned that Mr.Brown disagrees with you.Your suggestion is unlikely (like) to be accepted under present condition.【能力提升】一句多译如果你生长在一个大家庭中,你更有可能发展出与他人和睦相处的能力。If you grow up in a large family,you are more likely to develop the abilit
40、y to get on well with others.If you grow up in a large family,it is more likely that you develop the ability to get on well with others.单句语法填空1In the afternoon,you together with some of our student representatives (represent) are going to visit the Haihe River and enjoy the beautiful scenery there.2
41、Approaching (approach) the city centre,we saw a stone statue of about 10 metres in height.3The strong walls of the castle served as a good defence (defend) against the attacks.4As a matter of fact,he inspired me to major (major) in English in college,to be a bridge between China and the world.5Peter
42、 can be really difficult to deal with at times even though hes a nice person in general.6I would really like to interview Yang Liwei because he is not only the first Chinese to go (go) to space but also one of the greatest astronauts in the world.7That means the price is likely (like) to go down bec
43、ause of the competition.8He spoke on behalf of all the members of the faculty and staff.9She is not an outgoing person and she doesnt let anyone know what she truly (true) felt.10Reading (read) aloud is very important for us to learn a foreign language.单句改错1LeaveLeavingthe less important things unti
44、l tomorrow is often acceptable.2The machine was functioned badly the other day, so it is being repaired now.3CuriousCuriouslyenough,the same thing happened again a year later exactly.4My sister is in Peking University,majormajoringin English literature.5The best approach buildbuildingup your body is
45、 to do exercise every day.6It is said that many people are simply curious withabout her visit to Japan.思维训练Step 1: 先盲填(不看参考词汇只根据语篇逻辑)Joan was sitting in the park. A tall, dark woman 1.approached her, singing loudly. She looked as if she was from a Middle Eastern country, maybe Jordan. 2.After a minu
46、te, the woman stopped and started hitting her own cheek. Joan watched curiously, 3.thinking that the woman seemed a little crazy. Suddenly, the woman saw Joan and 4.dashed over to her.Joan then realized that she had 5.misunderstood the womans actionsshe wasnt crazy. She was, on the contrary, asking
47、for help to kill a bee!Step 2:再参考提供词汇(注意词形变化,有两个多余词汇)approach;greet;dash;after;think;associate;misunderstand Step 3:核对答案并背诵短文.话题书面表达假设你是某中学的学生会主席李华。上周,你校邀请美国某大学的史密斯教授来校做了一场关于各国身势语的专题讲座。请你代表你校全体学生,用英语给他写一封感谢信。(一)根据提示利用本单元所学知识补全短文(无提示处填入适当的过渡词汇:otherwise,for example,in a word)Dear Professor Smith,On b
48、ehalf of our school,Im writing to convey our sincere appreciation to you for the lecture about body language (身势语) you gave us last week. In a word,your lecture left a deep impression on us and broadened our view.Through the lecture,we learned that not all cultures greet people in the same way nor a
49、 gesture means the same (手势意思也不相同)For example, the gesture for OK is rude in Brazil and shaking ones head (摇头) means “yes” in some countries. We are convinced that the knowledge will be very beneficial when communicating with people (与人交流时) from other cultures. Otherwise,there are more likely to be
50、some misunderstandings (更有可能有误会) in communication.Thanks again for your wonderful lecture.Yours,Li Hua(二)按要求升级词汇和句式1用本单元所学词汇升级加波浪线词汇On behalf ofRepresenting 2用not only.but also.倒装句式升级第一段第二句In a word,not only did your lecture leave a deep impression on us but also broadened our view.跨文化交流mind your ma
51、nners 注意礼貌introduce oneself 自我介绍shake hands with sb.与某人握手stand close to sb.站得离某人近express/convey feelings and emotions 表达思想和情感sign language 手势语communicative/communication skills 交流技能crossculture communication 跨文化交际have a better understanding of body language 对身势语有更好的理解look at someone in the eye 直视对方的眼睛greet each other by bowing 鞠躬致意make eye contact 目光交流offend others 冒犯他人give a hug to sb.拥抱某人make a low bow to sb.向某人深深鞠一躬wave to sb.朝某人挥手cross ones legs 双腿交叉facial expressions 面部表情