1、Unit 13PeopleCulture Corner&Bulletin Board1.reserved adj.沉默矜持的,寡言的,含蓄的【语境领悟】*They are often described as being reserved and cold.通常认为他们是矜持和冷漠的。*It has lost its noble and reserved character.它失去了高贵和矜持的特性。【归纳拓展】reservevt.保留,预订,延期reserve for留作之用reserven.贮藏;储备;保护区;矜持,拘谨;寡言in reserve储存,留以备用reservationn.保留
2、,预订*We reserved a table for four at the restaurant.我们在餐馆预订了四人一桌的位子。*It is advisable to keep a little food in reserve in case of emergency.最好储备一点食物,以应急需。【易混辨析】order用作名词,意为“订单”。作为动词有“订购、订货”的意思,较正式;此外,还可表示在就餐时的“点酒、点菜”book动词,“预订”,指向旅馆预订房间、向饭店预订席位、预订车票等,此时的用法等同于reservereserve作“预订”时,等同于book;表示给某人“预留”某物的时候
3、,只能用reserve【即学活用】选词填空(book/order/reserve)。Id like to _ a table for three at eight oclock.These seats are _ for special guests.I _ a beer and a sandwich.He _ a car from the company.reserve/bookreservedorderedorderedSo Helen,are we going for that Chinese meal you promised me?Well,I forgot to,so well h
4、ave to eat the French meal.A.consultB.orderC.reserveD.confirm【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。答句句意:噢,我忘了预订了,因此我们只好去吃法餐了。consult咨询;order命令,订购;reserve预订;confirm证实。根据句意可知选C项。【思维延伸】补充练习完成句子。Set aside and _ a special purpose.留出以备专用。This problem should _ further consideration.这个问题应留到以后进一步考虑。reserve forbe reserved forThis
5、area is used for _ for pandas.这个地区被用作大熊猫保护区。I havent used up all my strength,because I have some_.我的力气还没用完,因为我储备了一些。a reservein reserve2.mean v.意思是;打算【语境领悟】*This means not crying or showing any feeling in difficult or sad situations.这就意味着在面对困难或伤心的时候不会哭,也不会展现任何感情。*He said it just in fun and didnt rea
6、lly mean it.他只是说着玩儿,并非真是那个意思。【归纳拓展】(1)mean sth./doing sth.意思是,意味着mean to do打算做(2)meanadj.卑鄙的,吝啬的,低劣的be mean with.在方面吝啬(3)meansn.方式,方法by means of通过方式*I am sorry.I didnt mean to hurt your feelings.对不起。我不是有意伤你感情的。*Shes always been mean with money.她在花钱方面总是非常吝啬。*They succeeded by means of hard work.他们依靠努
7、力工作而获得成功。【名师点津】had meant to do或meant to have done表示过去未实现的某种打算或意图,属于一种虚拟语气。【即学活用】完成句子。The two communicate _ letters.两人通过信件交流。I _ on Monday,but have stayed on.我本想星期一走的,但又留下来了。Our manager _ his time.我们的经理对他的时间很吝啬。by means ofhad meant to leave/meant to have leftis mean with(2014吉林高二检测)I meanabroad and n
8、othing is going to stop me,though that meansmy parents for a long time.A.going;leavingB.going;to leaveC.to go;to leaveD.to go;leaving【解析】选D。考查非谓语动词。句意:我打算去国外,而且没有什么可以阻止我,虽然那意味着我要离开我的父母很长时间。mean to do打算做,mean doing意味着。根据句意选D。3.casual adj.漫不经心的,随意的【语境领悟】*They are therefore seen as very casual people w
9、ho enjoy a slower pace of life.因此他们被看作是非常随意的人,过着节奏比较慢的生活。【归纳拓展】casualadj.非正式的,随便的;漫无目的的,不认真的casuallyadv.随便地,随意地*Such a casual dress would not be correct for a formal occasion.这样的便服不宜在正式的场合穿。*The two sides had a casual conversation.双方进行了非正式的谈话。*To solve the problem in this way is too casual.这样解决问题未免太
10、随便了。*He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt.他穿着很随便的牛仔裤和T恤衫。【即学活用】请指出下列句中casual的含义。Nobody is permitted to be casual to attend the class.()She has to get a casual work to support her family.()His attitude to work is rather casual.()随便的临时的不认真的When you attend a formal ceremony,you should not dre
11、ssclothes.A.fashionableB.casualC.humorousD.formal【解析】选B。考查形容词辨析。句意:当你参加正式仪式时,你不应该穿太随便的衣服。fashionable时髦的;casual随便的;humorous幽默的;formal正式的。根据句意选B。4.As long as national types are not taken too seriously,its fun trying to guess a persons nationality from their personality.只要不把民族类型看得太认真,根据人的性格来判断他/她的国籍是一件
12、乐事。【句式分析】(1)这是一个包含由as long as引导的条件状语从句的复合句。as long as意为“只要”,否定句中也可以使用so long as。(2)句中it是形式主语,代替trying to guess.*I dont mind as long as it doesnt rain.只要不下雨就行了。*We can arrange everything as long as we have enough time.只要有足够的时间,我们就能安排一切。*It was great fun having you with us.我们与你在一起很愉快。【即学活用】翻译句子。乘宇宙飞船飞
13、往月球一定很有趣。_只要有生命,就有希望。_It must be great fun flying to the moon in a spaceship.As long as there is life,there is hope.(2014泉州高二检测)Do you have a minute?Ive got something to tell you.OK,you make it short.A.now thatB.as soon asC.as long asD.every time【解析】选C。考查状语从句。句意:你有时间吗?我有事要告诉你。可以,只要你能长话短说。now that既然,
14、由于,引导原因状语从句;as soon as一就,引导时间状语从句;as long as只要,引导条件状语从句;every time每次,引导时间状语从句。根据句意选C。5.Nationalities may influence personalities,but at the end of the day,people are themselves,no matter where they come from.国籍可能会影响性格,但是不管怎么说,无论他们来自哪儿,他们总是他们自己。【句式分析】(1)这是一个并列复合句。句中but连接两个并列句,表示转折;but后的句子中包含一个由no mat
15、ter where引导的让步状语从句,表示地点。(2)no matter“无论,不管”,后面常跟how,what,who(whom),when,where,which等疑问词,意为“无论如何;无论什么;无论谁;无论何时;无论何处;无论哪一个”。引导让步状语从句时,可分别与however,whatever,whoever(whomever),whenever,wherever,whichever等互换。*No matter what she did,the result was all one.=Whatever she did,the result was all one.无论她做什么,结果都
16、是一样的。*No matter where I go,China will always be my home.=Wherever I go,China will always be my home.不论我到什么地方,中国永远是我的家乡。【即学活用】(2013辽宁高考)One can always manage to do more things,no matterfull ones schedule is in life.A.howB.whatC.whenD.where【解析】选A。考查连词辨析。句意:一个人总是能设法做更多的事情,不管在生活中他的时间表排得多么满。此处要用how来修饰ful
17、l。(2013江西高考)one of you breaks the window will have to pay for it.A.WhoeverB.WhateverC.WhicheverD.Wherever【解析】选C。考查名词性从句。句意:无论你们中哪一个打破了窗户都必须赔偿。A项意为“无论谁”;B项意为“无论什么”;C项意为“无论哪一个”;D项意为“无论在哪里”。只有whichever后面可以接代词one。【要点拾遗】1.typical adj.典型的,有代表性的【语境领悟】*“Hes a typical American”or“Shes so Spanish”.他是一个典型的美国人或
18、她是如此的西班牙人化。【归纳拓展】be typical of是的典型特征it is/was typical of sb.to do做是某人的特点*This painting is typical of his early work.这幅画是他早期的代表作。*It was typical of him to come back home so late.他总是回家那么晚。【即学活用】完成句子。_ her to forget.她这人就是爱忘事。Snow _ winter in the north.雪是北方冬天的典型特征。It was typical ofis typical ofIt isof h
19、im to be late.He is always the last one to turn up.A.necessaryB.typicalC.essentialD.casual【解析】选B。考查形容词辨析。句意:他一向迟到,他总是最后一个到场。necessary必要的;typical典型的;essential根本的;casual随意的。it is/was typical of sb.to do做是某人的特点,为固定结构。故选B。2.be seen as 被认为是,被看作是【语境领悟】*Italian and Spanish people are generally seen as outg
20、oing,friendly people with a great love for life.意大利人和西班牙人通常被看作是热爱生活的外向的友好的人们。*This could be seen as a good idea all around.这可能会被看作是一个好主意。【归纳拓展】be thought of as被看作,被认为是be considered as被看作,被认为是be referred to as被认为是,被看作*This book is thought of as a dictionary.这本书被认为是一本词典。*The earth used to be considere
21、d as the center of the cosmos.地球曾一度被认为是宇宙的中心。*All these are referred to as animals.这些都被认为是动物。【即学活用】同义句转换。Jogging is considered as the best way to keep fit.=Jogging _ the best way to keep fit.=Jogging _ the best way to keep fit.=Jogging _ the best way to keep fit.is thought of asis seen asis referred
22、 to as.根据首字母或汉语提示写出下列单词1.We have had a window table r_ for you.2.His c_ style of dress was improper for a formal dinner.3.I have an a_ with them in the evening.4.Whats the t_ farm product in this region?5.Id _(犹豫)before accepting such an offer.6.Please continue;I didnt _(打算)to interrupt.7.The medici
23、ne has some _(消极的)effects on bodies.8.The group tour the museum at a leisurely _(步伐).eservedasualppointmentypicalhesitatemeannegativepace.完成句子1.He _ purposely creating difficulties.他被指责故意制造麻烦。2.You cant _;she never keeps her word.她答应的事不必当真,她从来说话不算数。3._various shells on the beach.在海滩上捡各种贝壳是很有趣的。was a
24、ccused oftake her promises seriouslyIt is fun picking up4.The money was being kept _their retirement.他们把钱存着以备退休后使用。5.He _taking her side until he knew the whole story.他犹豫是否支持她直到他知道了整个故事。6.It _ him to be so merciless.只有他才会这么冷酷无情。in reserve forhesitated aboutwas typical of7.The present reform _ tempor
25、ary rather than permanent.目前的改革可能被认为是暂时的,而不是永久的。8.I _ the book to you by mail.我本想把这本书邮寄给你的。may be seen asmeant to have sent/had meant to send人物描写【文体分析】1.概念:人物描写属于记叙文范畴,是对一个人的外貌、性格、爱好以及生平事迹等进行描写。2.分类:人物描写通常分为外部情态(神态、外貌、动作、语言)、内心世界以及事迹描写等。3.内容安排:(1)点明描写对象(2)详细描述特点(3)升华总结,抒发情感4.语言特征:力求具体生动,能做到绘声绘色地再现“人
26、物”,让读者如见其人,如闻其声;充分发挥想象,恰当运用修辞手法。【亮点句式】1.I have a.whose name is.2.Sb.looks like.3.Sb.beadj.enough to do/that.4.Sb.be considered to be.5.Sb.be ready to do.6.Sb.devoted oneself to.7.The reason why.is that.8.Im looking forward to.9.Sb.be a person whose interests vary from.to.10.He wears.with.hair/eyes11
27、.Sb.be thought highly of.12.Sb.has made great contributions to.(2014曲靖高二检测)假设你的笔友Mike下个月将到你校交流学习,请你把Mike的情况提前介绍给同学们。要点:1.Mike来自美国,男,18岁,个子很高很瘦,黄头发蓝眼睛;2.Mike家有四口人,爸爸、妈妈、妹妹和自己;3.Mike性格开朗,容易相处,喜欢交朋友,同学对他的评价很高;4.Mike兴趣广泛,喜欢流行音乐和篮球;5.Mike来中国学习汉语,品尝中国的饮食等。注意:1.词数100120个;2.短文中不得出现真实姓名。【审题谋篇】体 裁_话题_时态_人 称_记
28、叙文人物描写一般现在时为主第三人称为主【遣词造句】1.词汇:(1)来自于 _(2)看起来像_(3)交朋友_(4)各种各样的_(5)与相处_(6)愿意做_(7)开朗的,外向的_(8)期盼着_come fromlook likemake friendsa variety ofget along withbe ready to dooutgoinglook forward to2.句式:按要求完成句子。(1)因为他很开朗很容易相处,所以他喜欢交朋友。一般表达：Because he is outgoing and easy to get along with,he likes to make frie
29、nds with others.高级表达(用so.that结构)：_He is so outgoing and easy to get along with that he is ready to make friends with others.(2)他兴趣广泛,喜欢听流行音乐和打篮球。He has a variety of interests.He likes listening to pop music and playing basketball.(合并成一个句子)_He has a variety of interests,including listening to popmusi
30、c and playing basketball.(3)他来中国是想学习汉语和品尝中国饮食。He wants to learn Chinese and taste Chinese food.That is why he will come to China.(用复合句式合并句子)_The reason why he will come to China is that he wants tolearn Chinese and taste Chinese food.【妙笔成篇】My pen pal,whose name is Mike,will come to our school to stu
31、dy next month.He comes from America and is eighteen.He is a tall and thin person with yellow hair and blue eyes,which makes him look different from us.There are four people in his family.His father is an engineer,his mother is a teacher and his younger sister is a high school student now.He is so ou
32、tgoing and easy to get along with that he is ready to make friends with others,which brings him high praises.He has a variety of interests,including listening to pop music and playing basketball.The reason why he will come to China is that he wants to learn Chinese and taste Chinese food.Im looking forward to his coming and hoping you can make friends with him.【名师点评】语言特色:使用了高级词汇a variety of,get along with,be ready to do等。高级句式使用了so.that.,the reason why.is that.等。复合句使用了非限制性定语从句等。整体评价:本文属于记叙文,作者从外貌、性格、兴趣爱好以及家庭成员等方面对主人翁进行了描述,符合人物描写的要求。并利用各种复杂句式和高级词汇,使文章更流畅,描述更生动形象。语言优美,结构清晰。
