外研社八年级英语Module 7 Section 1 Background Readings.doc

MODULE 7 Feelings and impressionsPart 2: Teaching Resources第二部分 教学资源Section 1: Background Readings1. Descriptive AdjectiveAdjectives modify a noun or pronoun. Descriptive adjectives describe the noun. Examples of descriptive adjectives in bold:yellow banana, tall pole, wide door, deep ditch, flowing river, honest man, stormy skyThe suffixes below, when added to a word, will make that word into an adjective.Suffixes, source, meaning, and example:-able -ible -from -abilis (Latin) means-that can be - portable, audible-al from -alis (Latin) means of, like, having the nature of - ornamental-ate from atus (Latin) means of or having to do with - colligate-ful from -ful (Old English) means full of - playful-ive from -ivus (Latin) means of or having to do with - massive-ous from osus (Latin) means full of - joyousHeres a list of common adjective endings (suffixes):-able, -al, -ant, -ary, -ed, -en, -ent, -ful, -ic, -ish, -less, -ous, -some, -y 2. 50 adjectives to describe the personality in EnglishEnglishambitiousannoyingargumentative, quarrelsomebad-temperedbig-headed bitchybravecantankerous carefreecarelesscautiouscharming cheerfulconceited, full of oneselfconservativeconventionalcowardly crazy, nutscrueldull, boringflirtatiousfriendlygeneroushard-workinghonestkindlaid-backlazyloyalmeanmodestmoodynaivenaughty (children)open-minded: narrow-minded: piouspolite proudreliable: hes a very reliable personself-confident: to be self-confident selfishsensiblesensitive shy - introverted strictstubbornsympathetic (understanding)talkative trustworthytwo-facedweird3. National Character and the American MythAmerica was founded based on the belief in certain freedoms. People have journeyed to America for thousands of years to obtain these freedoms and live the American dream. The pilgrims traveled to the new world to escape religious persecution and to start a new life. We are the cream of the crop, the land of the free and the home of the brave. Our Founding Fathers spent countless efforts to ensure that their beliefs in freedom and fortune lived as long as the country lived. Numerous wars have been fought to maintain our freedom. American soldiers have paved the road to our great nations success with their lives. Key characteristics of American people include: patriotism, belief in God, hard work, belief in equality, independence, and hope. Many beliefs have fused together to create the American myth. John Winthrop, John Smith, and Benjamin Franklin all demonstrate the American Myths composition in their writings.Our money is inscribed with the words “In God We Trust.” Our Pledge of Allegiance contains the phrase “one Nation under God.” These facts demonstrate a main belief in strong Christian morals. As small children we are taught to love one another and because of this certain values are instilled in us which help build our character as an American.