1、Town TwinningHow are Oxford in the UK and Grenoble in France similar?Well,theyre both medium-sized towns of between 100,000 and 200,000 inhabitants.They both have universities and industries.inhabitant/nhbtnt/n.居民原文呈现读文清障Section Other Parts of the Module读文清障原文呈现be important to 对重要be close to 靠近；接近to
2、 为介词，其后接名词、代词或动名词。Tourism is important to both of them,and they are bothclose to some of the most beautiful countryside in the region.But they share something else:they have a town twinning agreement.读文清障原文呈现its now easier to find out.中 it 作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的动词不定式短语“to find out.”。of similar size and age
3、 具有相似面积大小和历史的which have similar features是which 引导的定语从句，修饰 towns or cities,which 在从句中作主语。entertainment/enttenmnt/n.娱乐Town twinning is not a new idea,but it has become more popular in recent years because its now easier to find out about and visit other countries and towns.Its an agreement between tow
4、ns or cities of similar size and age，and which have similar features such as tourism,industry,culture and entertainment.姐妹城市第 12 段译文英国的牛津和法国的格雷诺布尔有什么相似之处？它们都是中等大小的城镇，人口在 10 万到 20 万之间。它们都拥有大学和工业。旅游业对这两个城镇来说都很重要，而且它们都靠近该地区一些最漂亮的乡村。但是它们还有其他共同之处：它们之间有一个姐妹城市协议。姐妹城市不是一个新的想法，但是近几年它变得更受欢迎，因为现在更容易了解和参观其他的国家和
5、城镇。这是有相似规模和年代的城镇或城市之间的协议，这些城镇或城市有共同的特点，如旅游业、工业、文化和娱乐等。读文清障原文呈现encourage sb.to do sth.鼓励某人做某事exchange/kstend/n.交 换 in exchange for 作为的交换they are visiting 是定语从句，修饰 the town，从句中省略了作宾语的关系代词 that 或 which。Town twinning agreements encourage people from the two towns to visit each other.There are visits and
6、 exchangesbetween schools,theatre groups and sports teams.Visitors from the foreign town usually stay in the private homes of the town they are visiting.There is usually a big party for the visitors.读文清障原文呈现most 此处相当于 very。practise v练习 practise doing sth.练习做某事who want to practise speaking.是 who 引导的定
7、语从句，修饰students and people。This is because.这是因为mean v意思是 mean to do 打算做mean doing 意味着做as a result 结果 as a result of 由于improve v改善；改进Town twinning agreements are perhaps most useful for students and people who want to practise speaking another language.This is becauseliving with a foreign family for o
8、ne or two weeks means that you have to speak their language,and as a result you improve fast.第 34 段译文姐妹城市协议鼓励来自这两个城镇的人们参观彼此的城镇。在学校、剧团以及体育团体之间都有一些访问和交流活动。来自国外城镇的旅游者通常待在他们正在参观的城镇的私人家里。通常会为来访者举行一个大的聚会。姐妹城市协议或许对那些想要练习讲另一门语言的学生和人们来说最有用处。这是因为与一个外国家庭在一起生活一两周意味着你将不得不讲他们的语言，结果是你进步很快。.Fast-readingSkim the tex
9、t and choose the main idea of the passage.The passage is mainly aboutAtown twinning agreementBOxford in the U.K.CGrenoble in FranceDthe relation between Oxford and Grenoble答案：A.Careful-reading()Write down T(for true)or F(for false)according to the text.1The“twinning towns”have much in common.2Town t
10、winning is a new idea,and it has become more popular in recent years.3Town twinning agreements forbid people from the two towns to visit each other.4They will hold a big party to welcome the visitors from the other town.5Town twinning is especially good for students to learn another language.答案：TFFT
11、T()Choose the best answer according to the text.1Oxford in the UK and Grenoble in France are similar.Choose the WRONG statement about them：AThey both have universities and industries.BThey are both mediumsized towns in Europe.CTourism isnt important to them.DThey are both close to some of the most b
12、eautiful countryside.2Why has town twinning become popular in recent years?ABecause it is a new idea.BBecause it is easier to find out a town twinning and visit towns of other countries.CBecause people like visit very much.DBecause one town needs another town in another country as its town twinning.
13、3 Which of the following doesnt belong to the similarities between Oxford in the UK and Grenoble in France according to this passage?AThey are about as big as each other.BThey are both close to some of the most beautiful countryside in the region.CThey are both developed in industries.DThere are man
14、y tourists in either of the two cities.4Why is town twinning agreement most useful for people who want to practice speaking another language?AThey have to speak another language during their stay there.BThey can show their own language to others.CIt can help them improve the language they want to le
15、arn fast.DBoth A and C.5Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?AThere is usually a party for you when you visit your town twinning agreement friends.BIn order to practice your English,you must live with a foreign family for one or two weeks.CThe town twinning agreement cities are the same
16、in everything.DIn the town twinning agreements,one city must visit the other once a year.答案：15 CBADA.单词拼写 1The train was very (拥挤的),and we had to stand.2They did a (慈善)performance on the first night,to raise money for AIDS research.3Accommodation needs to be found for thousands of (无家可归的)families.4H
17、e (交换)the blue jumper for a red one.crowdedcharityhomelessexchanged5A map showing the (位置)of the property will be sent to you.6The citys first (居民)arrived in the 16th century.7The river is heavily (受污染的),which gives off a terrible smell.8Are there any (类似)between the two coastal cities?locationinhab
18、itantspollutedsimilarities.拓展词汇 1n娱乐v招待，款待adj.有趣的；使人愉快的 2adj.不幸的；遗憾的adj.幸运的(反义词)adv.幸运地n运气3adj.受到污染的vt.使污染 n污染 4adj.工业的n工业5n类似；相似adj.相似的adv.相似地6n旅游业n游客n旅行v.巡回演出entertainmententertainentertainingunfortunatefortunatefortunatelyfortunepollutedpollutepollutionindustrialindustrysimilaritysimilarsimilarly
19、tourismtouristtour巧记单词词根词形变化构词点拨pollutepollutionv.去 e-ionn.industryindustrialn.变 y 为 i-aladj.similarsimilarityadj.-ityn.补全短语 1 particular 尤其是2be to do.愿意做3be connected 与有关；与有联系4be with 挤满了5be close 靠近；接近6 a result 结果7 the same age 同岁8exchange sb.sth.与某人交换某物inbe willingwithcrowdedtoasofwithfor1教材原句We
20、 can give money to make the drinking water safe.我们可以捐钱来确保饮用水安全。句型点拨make宾语宾补。佳句赏析为了被教育界所认可，他工作非常努力。In order to make himself recognized by the education circle,he works very hard.2 教 材 原 句 Beijing doesnt have as many freeways as Sydney does.北京的高速公路不如悉尼的多。句型点拨as many/much名词as“和一样多”。佳句赏析世界上没有一个地方像广东这样有那
21、么多的船。No place in the world has as many boats asGuangdong.3教材原句Its an agreement between towns or cities of similar size and age,and which have similar features such as tourism,industry,culture and entertainment.它是有着相似规模和年龄的城市之间的一种协议，两个城市会有一些相似的特征，例如旅游业、工业、文化和娱乐。句型点拨(be)of抽象名词。佳句赏析给面试官留下好的印象是极其重要的。Mak
22、ing a good impression on the interviewers is of vital importance.1Beijing has a lot more inhabitants than Sydney and is much more crowded.(P16)北京的居民比悉尼多得多，城市也拥挤得多。crowded adj.拥挤的，挤满人的；塞满的The bomb went off in a crowded street.炸弹在挤满人群的大街上爆炸了。be crowded with 挤满了crowd nC人群v.聚集，拥挤a crowd of/crowds of 一大群
23、，很多crowd in/into 涌入；涌上心头Although this is only a small town,it is crowded tourists who come here all year round.虽然这只是个小城，但是终年挤满了来此的游客。Crowds visitors flock to zoos to observe the animals.大批游客涌向动物园去看动物。Guests crowded the few remaining rooms.客人们涌入剩余的几个房间里。withofinto2similarity n类似；相似(P16)Pay attention
24、to the similarity between the two cities，please.请注意这两个城市之间相似的地方。similar adj.相似的similarly adv.相似地be similar(to.)in.(和)在方面相似Gold is similar color brass.金与黄铜的颜色相似。She was late and I (similarity)was delayed.她迟到了，我也晚了。名师点津 the same as.“和一样”；be different from.“与不同”。intosimilarly3Which word is connected wi
25、th building？(P16)哪一个单词与建筑物有关？be connected with 与有关/联系He is connected with the murder.那件谋杀案和他有关。connect v 联结；连接；联系connect.to/with 把和连接起来connect sb.with sth.把某人与某事联系在一起be connected to 与相连Please connect the computer internet.把电脑连到因特网上。There is no evidence to connect him the robbery.没有证据表明他与这起抢劫有关。联想发散
26、表示“与有关”的短语还有：_等。towithhave something to do with,be involved in,be related to,be relevant to,have connection with4.and they are both close to some of the most beautiful countryside in the region.(P19)而且它们都靠近当地一些最漂亮的乡村。be close to 接近于；在附近；与关系密切English people do not like to be too close to one another
27、unless there is a reason.英国人不喜欢彼此靠得太近，除非另有原因。get close to 靠近keep close to 紧跟，与紧密相连close to(doing)几乎(做)Look out！Dont get close the tiger.小心，不要太靠近老虎。The new supermarket was once close to closing down.But since the underground was opened,business has been picking up.这家新超市一度濒临倒闭。但自从地铁开通以后，生意一直在好转。名师点津 c
28、lose 和 closely 都是副词，close 指距离上的近(表具体意义)；closely 则指细心地，仔细地(表抽象意义)。类似用法的词组还有：tohigh 高highly 高度地 deep 深deeply 深入地wide 宽widely 广泛地He often dives deep into the sea.(具体)他常常潜入深海。Im deeply moved by the moving film.(抽象)我被动人的电影深深地感动了。5There are visits and exchanges between schools,theatre groups and sports te
29、ams.(P19)学校、剧团和体育队之间经常有相互的参观和交流。exchange n交换；调换；兑换 vt.交换；调换The exchange of prisoners during a war is unusual.战时很少交换俘虏。exchange A for B 拿 A 换 Bexchange sth.with sb.与某人交换某物in exchange for 交换，换取Where can I exchange my dollars pounds?我在哪里可以用美元兑换英镑？I exchanged seats Bill.我和比尔换了座位。He gave me an apple in e
30、xchange for a piece of cake.他给我一个苹果，来换我的一块蛋糕。名师点津 exchange 着重强调双方的行为或动作，而change 则侧重于单方的行为或动作。Lets exchange our seats.我们交换座位吧。I changed my seat.我换了座位。forwith1We can give money to make the drinking water safe.(P15)我们可以捐钱来使饮用水安全。本句中的 make the drinking water safe 是“make 宾语宾补”结构。作宾补的除了形容词外，还可以是介词短语、省略 to
31、 的不定式、名词、过去分词等。They made him their team leader.他们选他当队长。The news made me happy.这个消息让我感到高兴。What makes her think so?什么事使她那么想呢？I tried my best and still couldnt make myself _(understand)我竭尽所能也不能使他们听懂我的话。名师点津(1)该结构中一般不用现在分词作宾补。(2)作宾补的如果是独一无二的职位、头衔的名词，则名词前省去冠词。We made him headmaster of our school.我们选他担任学校
32、的校长。(3)make sb.do.在变为被动语态时，结构为 sb.be made to do.。She was made to wait for over an hour.她被迫等了一个多小时。understood2Its an agreement between towns or cities of similar size and age，and which have similar features such as tourism,industry,culture and entertainment.(P19)它是有着相似规模和年龄的城市之间的一种协议，两个城市会有一些相似的特征，例如
33、旅游业、工业、文化和娱乐。(1)本句中的 of similar size and age 是“of a/an/the same/adj.n.”结构，该结构常在句中作表语或定语，指某物或某人属于或具有(某种特征、情感、品质等)。常见的这类名词有 size,weight,height,age,color,kind,type 等。(2)与此结构用法相似的还有“of抽象名词”结构，它可转化为相应的形容词。常用于该结构的抽象名词有 value,use,importance,help,interest,benefit,honor,courage,fame,nature,beauty,wealth 等。名词
34、前可用 no,some,any,little,much,great 等词修饰。The two boys are of the same age,but are of different heights.这两个男孩年龄相同但身高不同。Sports games can be great help to ones health.体育运动对人的健康很有益处。When the people all over the world are,everything becomes easy.当全世界的人们齐心协力的时候，所有的事都会变得很容易。ofof one heart.单句语法填空1Does he have
35、 any (connect)with the accident?2Connect the fridge the electricity supply.3They tried to make their voice (hear)in the hubbub(喧哗)connectiontoheard课时跟踪检测4Our bodies are strengthened by taking exercise.(similar),our minds are developed by learning.5It is impolite behavior to smoke in a (crowd)bus.6He
36、 exchanged his old car a new model as soon as he won the money.7The two bikes are similar colour.8People who wont work should be made (work)Similarlycrowdedforinto work9The police were watching closely the thieves close the newlybuilt house.10After making my way through (crowd)of people,I finally fo
37、und a subway line that was operating.11He loves sports,swimming particular.12In the last five years,China (achieve)a lot in economy.13We want to use (little)time and (few)people to finish this job.14What would you give me exchange for my recorder?15What he found is great value.tocrowdsinhas achieved
38、lessfewerinof.完成句子 1自 2000 年以来我们一直跟这家公司有贸易往来。We the company since 2000.2他们过去形成一个规则，每月底在一起聚会一次。They used to at the end of a month.3我提出愿意粉刷房子，交换条件是让我免费吃住一周。have been connected withmake it a rule to meet and have a partyI have offered to paint the house a weeks accommodation.4这个问题很重要。This question 5我对这
39、件事的见解和玛丽差不多。My opinions on the matter Marys.in exchange foris of great importanceare similar to.一句多译 1健康问题与不良的饮食习惯有关系。Health problems bad eating habits.Health problems bad eating habits.Health problems bad eating habits.2这本词典对英语学习者很有用。This dictionary is to learners of English.This dictionary is to learners of English.are connected withare related tohave something to do withof great/much usevery useful “课时跟踪检测”见“Module 2 课时跟踪检测（三）”(单击进入电子文档)