1、Grammar and usageExplanation and practiceDefinition:a construction in which a noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent,both having the same syntactic relation to the other elements in the sentence.Please analyze this sentence.S=subject,P=predicate,O=object Attr=attribu
2、tive,A=AppositionNobody believed his reason for being absent from the class that he had to meet his uncle at the airport.zxxkSPOAAttrFind out the appositive in the following sentences:1)Your brother,a proud and unbending man,refused all help that was offered him.2)Churchill,Britains prime minister d
3、uring the Second World War,died in 1965.3)Playing football,his only interest in life,has brought him many friends._4)Only one problem still remainsthe storage of the grain.5)My father will go and see it himself._6)My friends all understand me.7)The question who should attend the meeting has not yet
4、been steeled.8)She liked her job,teaching English.9)Lucy,in her youth a talented musician,still gives concerts every now and then.10)Nothing is too hard for us Chinese people._Read the passage about British traditions in Part A on page 41 and find out all the phrases in apposition in pairs.A Answers
5、:1.the British Queen,Elizabeth II2.Horse Guards Parade,the entrance to the Royal Palace3.the closest Saturday to 12 June,the day when her birthday is officially celebrated4.a very colorful event,one that has become an institution for celebrating the King or Queens birthday since 18055.Buckingham Pal
6、ace,the Queens home in London B Answers1.Im very confused by the idea that red can mean revolution in France and a considerate nature in Indonesia.2.I have to ask someone from Indonesia to find out about the theory that Indonesia people think red represents sugar.3.It is a fact that I have done a lo
7、t of research.4.I dont think that it is a problem that the information I have found is all in English.5.Im so delighted by the news that there is going to be a speech about color.Z、xxkThere are some other nouns used in apposition.doubt,answer,reply,question,thought,suggestion,word,idea,possibility,o
8、rder1.There is no doubt that the prices of cars will go down in China.2.We received an answer from the boss that our holidays will begin from this Friday.3.We were all excited by his reply that he thought we were the best.4.Before we get started,we need to answer the question whether our products wi
9、ll be well accepted.5.His thought that computers will soon recognize human voices surprises many people at the conference.6.Ive just got word that my friend john will come this week.7.His suggestion that all the children should go to school is accepted.8.The possibility that man will land on the moo
10、n is often discussed.ConsolidationI.Multiple choice:1.The fact _ she works hard is well known to us all.A.that B.what C.why D.which 2.The fact _ he was successful proves his ability.A.that B.what C.which D.why 3.The news _ he was kidnapped surprised us greatly.A.what B.that C.why D.when 4.His sugges
11、tion _ the meeting be delayed was turned down.A.which B.that C.D.it 5.I have no idea _ he will start.A.when B.that C.what D.6.Ive come from the government with a message _ the meeting wont be held tomorrow.A.if B.that C.whether D.which 7.The thought _ he might fail in the exam worried him.A.when B.w
12、hich C.what D.that 8.The order _ the prisoner be set free arrived too late.A.which B.whether C.thatD.what 9.The nurses are trying their best to reduce the patients fear _ he would die of the disease.A.that B.as C.of which D.which10.He often asked me the question _ the work was worth doing.A.whether
13、B.where C.that D.when 11.They expressed the hope _ they would come over to China.A.whichB.thatC.whomD.when12.The fact _ he didnt see Tomyesterday is true.A.thatB.whichC.whenD.what13.I have no idea _ he will come back.A.whereB.whenC.whatD.that14.The news _ surprised everybody yesterday now proves to
14、be false.A.thatB.whenC.whatD.how 15.One of the men held the view _ the book said was right.A.what thatB.that which C.that whatD.which that16.Word has come _ some American guests will come for a visit to our college next week.A.what B.whether C.that D.whichII.Translation 1.收音机发布警告，飓风即将来临。His advice t
15、hat we go there on foot is acceptable.3.他建议我们步行去，这个建议是可以接受的。2.她突然想起来，她离开家的时候门没有关好。There is a warning on the radio that a hurricane is on its way.The thought came to her that maybe she had left the door open when she left home.7.我一点都不知道下一步该做什么事情。4.很多老师认为学生不应该花太多时间上网。5.你知道我们什么时候出发吗？6.他找了个借口，说他的车在路上抛锚了
16、。Many teachers hold the view that teenagers should not spend too much time online.Do you have any idea when we will set out?He made an excuse that his car broke down on the way.I had no idea at all what I should do next.10.学生应该学一点实用的知识的建议是值得考虑的。8.没有证据证明他是被别人杀死的。9.父亲向我承诺过，只要我通过考试，他会给我买一个MP3播放器。The su
17、ggestion that students should learn something practical is worth considering.There is no proof whether he was killed by others.Dad made a promise that he would buy me CD player if I passed the English test.Language points1.The news that France had a successful revolution had a big effect on many oth
18、er countries,particularly those in Europe.1)effectthe result of a particular influence:影响、效果I tried taking tablets for the headache but they didnt have any effect.I think Im suffering from the effects of too little sleep.take effectto produce or achieve the results you want:开始生效、起作用They had to wait
19、ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take effect before they stitched up the cut.effective adjectivesuccessful or achieving the results that you want:有效的、有影响的Its an extremely effective cure for a headache.Shes a very effective teacher.(1999 上海)The new law will come into _ on the day it is passed.A.eff
20、ect B.use C.service D.existence2)AppositionWhen two nouns phrases come one after the other in a sentence and both represent the same thing,these noun phrases are in apposition.Here,in this sentence,the noun news is used before the noun clause which is a form of apposition.E.g.The idea that red repre
21、sents bravery and blood is widely believed.1.Do you have any idea _ is actually going on in the classroom?(2005辽宁)A.that B.what C.as D.which 2.Danby left word with my secretary _ he would call again in the afternoon.(2005浙江)A.who B.that C.as D.which 3.Some researchers believe that there is no doubt
22、_ a cure for AIDS will be found.(2005广东)A.which B.that C.what D.whether 4.-Its thirty years since we last met.-But I still remember the story,believe it or not,_ we got lost on a rainy night.（2006四川）A.which B.that C.what D.when5.Information has been put forward _ more middle school graduates will be
23、 admitted into universities.(2001上海)A.while B.that C.when D.as2.It is a very colorful event,one that has become an institution for celebrating the King or Queens birthday since 1805.(P41)1)event noun Canything that happens,especially sth.important or unusual:重大事件This years Olympic Games will be the
24、biggest ever sporting event.The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.one of a set of races or competitions:竞赛The womens 200 metre event will be followed by the mens 100 metres.2)one Here pron.is used as an appositive.1.(2002全国)Meeting my uncle after all these years was an unforgettable moment,_ I will always treasure.A.that B.one C.it D.what Review the grammar:apposition
