1、Period FourLesson 4Whats in the Papers?.重点单词1load n. 满满一车；很多；工作量2spokesman n. 发言人3sightseeing n. 观光，游览4fiction n. 小说，虚构的事5tyre n. 轮胎6ankle n. 脚踝7ambulance n. 救护车8astronomer n. 天文学家astronomy n. 天文学9innocent adj. 天真无邪的，单纯的；无罪的innocence n. 天真；无罪，无辜10conclude vt. 结束；做出结论conclusion n. 结论，终结11bravery n. 勇
2、敢brave adj. 勇敢的12consideration n. 体谅，体贴；考虑；(作计划或决定时)必须考虑的事consider v. 考虑，细想considerate adj. 考虑周到的，体贴的13scene n. 场面，场景scenery n. 风景，景色.核心短语1according_to根据，按照2as_long_as 只要3an_amount_of 大量的4more.than. 比更5comment_on 评论，对发表意见6crash into 与相撞7get stuck in 陷入，困入8keep.away from 离开，避开9in the way 挡道，妨碍10be me
3、ant for sb. 打算给某人.经典句式1过去分词短语作定语 Leeds University concluded that people made a distinction between bad language used in programmes for adults, and those meant for children.利兹大学得出结论，人们对成年人节目和儿童节目中使用的不良语言是有区分的。2现在分词短语作状语At the last minute, he jumped out of the truck, hurting his ankle, before the trol
4、leybus crashed into the truck, pushing it 20 yards.最后一刻，在无轨电车撞上卡车并把它撞到20码以外前，他跳离了卡车，伤了脚踝。3虚拟条件句 “I would_have_been_killed if Id stayed in the truck，” he said afterwards.他后来说：“如果我待在卡车里，我就没命了。”课文预读第14段译文A据利兹大学昨天发表的一项研究报告称，电视中的不良语言，只要不用于儿童节目中，人们并不介意。这项研究发现，人们对不良语言何时(出现)是严重的、何时(出现)是不严重的有着惊人的一致看法。甚至一些母亲也
5、一致认为，著名电影低俗小说中使用一定量的不良语言是“可以的”，因为电影中的对话和情景使它“有趣”。一些人说，他们发现电影中使用毒品比不良语言更使人担心。调查要求人们对低俗小说之类的电影、第4频道的小河边之类的电视连续剧，以及动画片南方公园中的电影画面进行评论。利兹大学得出结论，人们在成年人节目中和儿童节目中使用的不良语言是有区别的。BBC的撰稿人彼得摩尔说：“这个结果一点儿也没有让我们吃惊。我们一直努力使不良语言远离天真无邪的儿童，在决定每天什么时段播放某些节目时，这是一个非常重要的考虑因素。”ITV的节目总监苏珊博德说：“这份报告提供了人们对屏幕上不良语言的态度的有趣信息，但这并不表示我们可
6、以增加电视中不良语言的使用量。”第57段译文B30多位到科学博物馆观光的天文学家在他们乘坐的无轨电车与一辆蔬菜水果店的卡车在公园大道相撞之后奇迹般地得以逃脱。事故发生在伦敦西南部的一个小城肯斯敦，起因是有雾。60岁的卡车驾驶员不知道他停放的车挡住了无轨电车的路。当他最后透过雾发现无轨电车向他驶来时，他竭力移动卡车，但车轮已陷在泥泞的地上。最后一刻，在无轨电车撞上卡车并把它撞到20码以外之前，他跳离了卡车，伤了脚踝。司机后来说：“如果我待在卡车里，我就没命了。”警方的一位发言人说：“没有一个人严重受伤真是一个奇迹。当我们到达现场时看到到处是血，就叫来一辆救护车。可是我们很快就发现那血其实是草莓汁
7、！蔬菜水果店的卡车装了一车新鲜的草莓。”他赞扬了这些勇敢的天文学家，他们被消防员从电车的窗户救了出来。第810段译文C莉莉安德比希尔妈妈在经历31年的假期后将重见她的4个女儿！肖恩达(现在38岁)，谢莉(37岁)，谢瑞(36岁)和舍瑞(34岁)与莉莉安的前夫到美国度假，从此未归。谢瑞给当地的报纸写了一封信，让母亲跟她联系。现住在曼彻斯特西高顿的莉莉安，正远行3 000英里前往加利福尼亚州去看她的女儿们。“我无法抑制这幸福的泪水，”她说。课文理解Task One：Fast reading.Find a proper headline for each article.Text AAstronom
8、ers amazing escape.Text BBad language on TV is not OK for kids.Text CMum finds her four girls.答案：Text AText BText C.Judge the following statements true (T) or false (F)1There was “surprising agreement” about when bad language was serious and when it was not.(T)2The wellknown film Pulp Fiction is a s
9、uitable programme for adults as well as children because it is funny.(F)3People make a distinction between bad language used in programmes for adults and children. (T)4The report gives serious information about attitudes to bad language on screen according to Susan.(F)5It is OK that we increase the
10、amount of bad language used on television. (F)Task Two：Careful readingRead the text carefully and then choose the best answers according to the text.1The research published by Leeds University shows that _.Apeople dont mind bad language on programmes for adultsBpeople dont mind bad language on progr
11、ammes for childrenCpeople prefer to have bad language on programmes for adultsDpeople prefer bad language on television programmes to drugs in films答案：A2How was the research conducted according to Text A?AThe researchers made people use bad languages and drugs.BThe researchers watched films, TV seri
12、es and cartoons.CThe researchers asked people to comment on some certain films，TV series and cartoons.DThe researchers asked people to watch some certain films, TV series and cartoons.答案：C3What caused the accident in Text B to happen?AThe foggy weather.BThe truck drivers carelessness.CThat the truck
13、 driver was too old.DA mysterious force.答案：A4From Text B we know that _.Athe truck driver was in his truck until the trolleybus crashed into itBthe strawberries in the truck were destroyedCthe truck and the trolleybus were going in the same directionDthe astronomers jumped out of the trolleybus brav
14、ely when it crashed into the truck答案：B5Text C mainly tells a piece of news that _.Afour sisters went to America for a 31year holidayBLillian missed her daughters very muchCLillian was happy to have a long distance journeyDa mother would meet her separate daughters after 31 years答案：DTask Three：Micro
15、writingRead the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.According to a research published by Leeds University, people dont mind bad language on television as long as it is not used in programmes _1_ (watch) by children. The study showed there was “amazing agreement” about when bad language w
16、as serious and _2_ it was not. But some people found the use of drugs in the film _3_ (worry) than the bad language. People who were asked to comment _4_ scenes on screen made a distinction between bad language used in programmes for adults, and those _5_ (mean) for children.More than 30 _6_ (astron
17、omer) had an accident on a sightseeing trip to the museum of science, _7_ took place in Kingston, a town southwest of London. Because of the fog, the driver of a greengrocers truck did not know that he was parked in the way of the trolleybus. At the last minute before the trolleybus crashed into the
18、 truck, he jumped out of the truck, _8_ (hurt) his ankle. He said he would have been killed if he _9_ (stay) in the truck. A spokesman praised the _10_ (brave) of the astronomers.1watched 2.when 3.more_worrying 4.on 5.meant 6astronomers 7.which 8.hurting 9.had_stayed 10.bravery 1 scene n. 场面，场景；(戏剧等
19、的)一场；情景；景色；地点，现场(教材P28)People were asked to comment on scenes from films like Pulp Fiction, TV series like Channel 4s Brookside and cartoons like South Park.人们被要求对电影低俗小说、第4频道的小河边之类的电视连续剧以及南方公园之类的动画片中的场景进行评论。on the sceneon the spot在现场；当场 behind the scenes 在幕后；暗中 appear/come on the scene 出场；登场注意：scene
20、有“场景；场面；地点”的含义，后接定语从句，且关系词在从句中作状语时，一般用关系副词where或in which来引导。即学即用(1)I dont think the film is suitable for children because it contains some violent scenes.我认为这部电影不适合儿童，因为里面有很多的暴力场面。(2)Journalists were on the scene within minutes of the crash.在发生撞车事故几分钟后新闻记者就到达了现场。(3)Those who worked behind_the_scenes
21、 are the real heroes of this project.那些默默无闻地为实现这项计划而工作的人们才是真正的英雄。辨析比较view, scene, scenery, sightview多指从远处、高处等特定的角度看见的“景色，风景”；view还可表示“视野，视线”scene作“景物，景色”讲时，与view相似，指视线之内的风景；scene还可表示“场景，场面”scenery不可数名词，是总称，指一个地区全部的自然景色，由多个scene组成sight指视力范围内的景物、景象；其复数形式可表示“风景，名胜”(4)选词填空(scene, sight, view, scenery)Th
22、e police soon arrived at the scene of the crime.We have a wonderful view of the sea from this window.The city is famous for its beautiful scenery.The Imperial Palace is one of the sights of the world.2 (教材P28)Leeds University concluded that people made a distinction between bad language used in prog
23、rammes for adults, and those meant for children.利兹大学做出结论，人们在成年人节目中和儿童节目中使用的不良语言是有区别的。(1)conclude (sth.) from. 从推断出；依据断定conclude (sth.) with/by以结束()to conclude 总而言之，最后(2)conclusion n. 结论，决定；终结，结束draw/come to/arrive at/reach a conclusion 结束；得出结论in conclusion 最后 即学即用(1)Those are the facts. What can you
24、 conclude from them?那些都是事实。你从中能得出什么结论？(2)The play concluded with the heros death.戏剧以主人公的死亡而结束。(3)In conclusion, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed myself today.最后，我想说我今天过得很愉快。(4)单句语法填空What can you conclude from this dialogue? Please feel free to speak out your opinion.Lets conclude my speec
25、h with a saying：Where there is a will, there is a way.They came to the conclusion (conclude) that its time Chinese football should be regulated.(教材P28)We have always tried to keep bad language away from innocent ears and this is a very important consideration when deciding at what times of day certa
26、in programmes are shown.我们一直努力使天真无邪的儿童远离不良语言，当决定每天什么时段播放某些节目时，这是一个非常重要的考虑因素。(1)take.into consideration把考虑在内；考虑；顾及under consideration 在考虑中(2)consider v. 考虑；认为；细想consider (sb.) doing sth. 考虑(某人)做某事consider sb./sth. 认为某人/某物是(3)considering prep. 考虑到；就而论considerate adj. 体贴的；考虑周到的considerable adj. 相当多的，相当
27、大的即学即用(1)There are several amendments under consideration.有几项修正案正在讨论中。(2)Successful product design takes a products function into_consideration.成功的产品设计都是把产品的功能考虑在内。(3)All things considered,_we decided to change our plan.综观一切之后，我们决定改变计划。(4)单句语法填空Jeff never shows any consideration (consider) for his m
28、others feelings.You should consider changing (change) a job.We all consider him to_be (be) a famous scientist.Considering (consider) her lack of experience, it is surprising that she has achieved so much.We have all wished for men who are more considerate (consider)4 (教材P28)The greengrocers truck ha
29、d been carrying a load of fresh strawberries.蔬菜水果商的卡车装了一车新鲜草莓。(1)a load of/loads of许多；大量take a load off ones mind 解除某人的忧虑(2)load sth. with.load sth. onto/into. 把某物装上/进be loaded with. 装满(3)unload vt. 卸下download v/n. 下载即学即用(1)We got a load of/loads of complaints about the loud music.音乐太响了，我们收到了大量的投诉。(
30、2)They are loading the bags of rice onto the lorry.他们正在往卡车上装大米。(3)Now the middle school students are_loaded_with heavy homework.如今，中学生的课业负担很重。(4)Knowing that they had arrived safely in such foggy weather took_a_load_off my mind.得知他们在这样的浓雾天气里平安到达后我如释重负。1 (教材P28)According to a research published by Le
31、eds University yesterday, people dont mind bad language on television as long as it is not used in programmes watched by children.据利兹大学昨天发表的一项研究报告称，电视中的不良语言，只要不用于儿童节目中，人们并不介意。(1)as far as.和一样远；就而言as well as 和一样好；又as good as 和一样好as much as. 多达as.as possible 尽可能地as soon as. 一就(2)on condition thatas lo
32、ng as只要即学即用(1)Some argue that humans and machines can coexist as long as they work in teams.一些人认为只要人类和机器共同合作就能共存。(2)You can stay here as_long_as you want.你想在这里待多久就待多久。(3)As/So_long_as we stick to our dreams, we will become a winner sooner or later.只要我们坚持梦想，我们迟早会成为赢家。(4)As_far_as_Im_concerned,_I will
33、 regard it as my duty to keep our environment clean and healthy.就我而言，我要把保持环境整洁健康看作是我的职责。2 (教材P28)The 60yearold driver of the truck did not know that he was parked in the way of the trolleybus.60岁的卡车司机不知道他停放的车挡住了无轨电车的路。in a way从某一角度看；在某种程度上in this way 这样；用这种方法 all the way 一路上；自始至终；完全by the way 顺便说in
34、no way 一点也不；决不on ones way/the way to 在路上即学即用(1)Can you move that box? Its in the way of the door.你能搬开那只箱子吗？它挡住门了。(2)Only in_this_way can you get rid of your bad habits.只有用这种方法你才能戒掉你的坏习惯。(3)His work in_no_way reflected his ability.他的工作决不能反映他的能力。(4)According to his teacher, his social life gets in_the
35、_way of his study.据他的老师说，他的社交生活妨碍了他的学业。(5)In_a_way,_I think we both wonI won the game but you won my respect.在某种程度上，我认为我们俩都赢了我赢得了比赛，但是你赢得了我的尊敬。(6)I will keep traffic rules in mind all_the_way.我会一直把交通规则记在心中。3 (教材P28)When the driver finally discovered the trolleybus coming towards him through the fog,
36、 he tried to move but his tyres got stuck in the muddy ground.当他最后透过雾发现电车向他驶来时，他想移动车，但车轮已陷在泥中。(1)be/get caught in 处于困境(2)get done 结构可用来谈论某人或某物的客观遭遇，往往表示突然的、未曾料到的偶发事件或事故。即学即用(1)You should get up early, so that you wont get stuck in the traffic jam.你应该早起，这样才不会陷入交通阻塞。(2)I wouldnt be able to stand being
37、 stuck_in an office all day.我无法忍受整天被困在办公室里。(3)Her car got_stolen at the weekend.她的车在周末被偷了。(4)Some glasses got_broken when we were moving.我们搬家的时候有些玻璃杯被打碎了。4 (教材P28)He praised the bravery of the astronomers who were helped out of the windows of the trolleybus by firemen.他赞扬了天文学家的勇敢，他们被消防队员从电车的车窗里救了出来。
38、(1)cannot help doing sth.禁不住做某事cannot help but do sth. 不能不/不得不做某事help oneself (to sth.) 自用；自取所需(食物等)help sb. with sth. 帮助某人做某事(2)be of great help to sb. 对某人有很大帮助即学即用(1)What evidence was there that he was helping the whalers out?有什么证据证明他在帮捕鲸人摆脱困境？(2)Im not working herejust helping_out.我不在这儿工作我只是在帮忙。(
39、3)The fact is that they cant_help_putting on weight as they get older.事实是随着他们变老，他们会禁不住发胖。(4)Their father helps_the_children_with their work.孩子们的父亲帮助他们做功课。1 (教材P28) Leeds University concluded that people made a distinction between bad language used in programmes for adults， and those meant for childr
40、en.利兹大学得出结论，人们在成年人节目和儿童节目中使用的不良语言是有区别的。句中used in programmes for adults和meant for children都属于过去分词短语作后置定语，分别修饰bad language和those。过去分词作定语，常表示被动和完成，在意义上相当于一个定语从句。单个过去分词作定语，一般放在被修饰名词的前面，作前置定语；少数单个过去分词作定语，如left等，要放在被修饰名词的后面。过去分词短语作定语时，通常放在被修饰名词的后面。即学即用(1)Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy t
41、ime spent with his students.吉姆已经退休了，不过他仍然记得和学生们一起度过的快乐时光。(2)The book intended for children attracted many adults.专门为孩子写的那本书吸引了许多成年人。(3)单句语法填空The new schoolbags and books donated (donate) by some warmhearted people arrived at the village school the day before yesterday.Every student attended the meet
42、ing held (hold) last week.2 (教材P28) At the last minute， he jumped out of the truck， hurting his ankle， before the trolleybus crashed into the truck， pushing it 20 yards.最后一刻，在无轨电车撞上卡车并把它撞到20码以外之前，他跳离了卡车，伤了脚踝。主句中的hurting his ankle与从句中的pushing it 20 yards均是现在分词短语作结果状语。现在分词(短语)作结果状语时表示自然而然的结果，而不定式作结果状语
43、表示出乎意料的结果，常与only， just等连用。即学即用(1)The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, allowing more patients to be treated.医院最近获得了新的医疗设备，从而使更多的病人能够得到治疗。(2)He hurried to the station, only to find the train had left.他匆匆赶到车站，却发现火车已经开了。(3)单句语法填空His mother died, leaving (leave) him a lot of money.He
44、 picked up a stone, only to_have (have) it dropped on his own foot.3 (教材P28) “I would have been killed if Id stayed in the truck，” he said afterwards.他后来说：“如果我待在卡车里，我就没命了。”本句为if引导的虚拟条件句，表示与过去事实相反的假设。虚拟语气在if虚拟条件句中的运用：即学即用(1)They might have found a better hotel if they had driven a few more kilometers
45、.如果他们开车多走几公里，就有可能找到一个更好的宾馆。 (2)If it stopped raining now, we would go out for a walk.如果现在雨停了的话，我们就去散散步。(3)单句语法填空If I were you, I should/would_go (go) and see the dentist at once.If I were to do it, I would_do (do) it in a different way.If I had_come (come) here a little early, I would_have_seen (see
46、) him.单句语法填空1If the new safety system had_been_put (put) to use, the accident would never have happened.2Considering his ability and experience, he should have finished the task. However, he didnt take everything into consideration. (consider)3On receiving the call, the police rushed to the scene wh
47、ere a traffic accident happened.4A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, killing (kill) all four people on board.5There being nobody else in the room, Jenny let out all the words hidden (hide) in her heart for years.6Im calling to enquire about the position advertised (adv
48、ertise) in yesterdays China Daily.7Tom took a taxi to the airport hurriedly, only to_find (find) his plane high up in the sky.8We have come to the conclusion (conclude) that it would be unwise to accept his idea.9Standing on the bank, the children watched the ship loaded (load) with all kinds of goo
49、ds.10The country roads were muddy (mud) and full of furrows left by farm carts.完成句子1The fire caused by the explosion lasted nearly a week, leaving_nothing_valuable.由爆炸引起的那场大火持续了近一周，没有剩下什么值钱的东西。2We must take_into_consideration that the school library has not purchased new books for a long time.我们必须考虑
50、到学校的图书馆很久没有购买新书了。3President Xi Jinping was on_the_scene shortly after the earthquake happened.在地震发生后不久习近平主席就出现在地震现场。4If you had taken my advice, you would_not_have_failed in the exam.如果你听从我的建议的话，你考试就不会不及格了。5The bus got_stuck_in the snow and we had to walk the rest of the way.公共汽车陷在雪中开不动了，剩下的路我们只好步行了。6You wont find skiing difficult as_long_as you keep practicing it.只要你不断地练习，你就不会觉得滑雪困难。