M8U1reading学生.doc

M8U1 The written world
Period II Reading language points
主备：邹丽丽 审核：谢琴
Part 1 Preview sheet
一、重点短语

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1. have a place in 占一席之地
2. at a time 一次，每次
3. be set in 以…为背景
4. best-known works 有名的作品
5. be bent on (doing) sth. 决意要做某事
6. have nothing to do with 与…无关
7. be eager to do 渴望做
8. be ashamed of 对…感到惭愧
9. bother to do 费心做
10. be different from/differ from 不同于
11. come out 出版
12. would rather do than do 宁愿做而不愿做
13. before long 不久
14. be adapted from 由…改编
15. be lost to 失去
16. be embarrassed by 对…感到尴尬
17. give up 放弃
18. be based on 以…为基础
19. add interest to the text 为原文增添了趣味
20. on the run 躲避，忙碌，不停地奔波
21. live up to one’s expectation 不辜负某人的期望

二、 重点句子
1. They are novels, plays and poems that were written a long time ago and were so well written that people still read them nowadays.
它们是很久之前创作的小说，戏剧和诗歌，这些作品写得如此之好以至于今天人们仍然在阅读它们。.
2. He died in1870 and his tomb reads,“By his death, one of England’s greatest writers is lost to the world.
他于1870年去世，他的墓碑上写着：“他的辞世令世界失去了一位最伟大的英国作家。”
3. They have not disappeared and still have a place in the world today.
它们并没有消失，在当今世界仍占有一席之地。
4. Pip’s sister often abuses him, but Joe is a kind and simple man, who would rather die than see any harm come to Pip.
皮普的姐姐经常辱骂他，但乔却是个淳朴善良的人，他宁愿死也不愿意看到皮普受到任何伤害。
5. Pip dislikes it when Joe comes to visit him in London.
当乔来伦敦看他时，皮普并不喜欢他来。
6. Money and education，however, changed him, and before long he becomes vain and ashamed of his background.
但是金钱和教育改变了他，不久他变得浅薄，为自己的身世感到羞耻。
7.Why else would many films adapted from them be successful?
为什么许多根据经典文学作品改变的电影会成功呢？
8. Nobody would bother to make these classic novels into films if they had nothing to do with contemporary life.
如果这些经典小说与现代生活没有任何关系的话，没人会花费精力将他们改编成电影。
9.Because a lot of classics were written so long age, their language characteristics are quite different from those of modern works.
因为许多经典文学作品创作如此久远，它们的语音特色与现代文学作品的语言特色有很大的区别。
10.Pip learns that wealth does not buy happiness and that friends are more important than a fancy education.
皮普认识到财富买不到财富，朋友比华而不实的教育更重要。

Part 2 Activity sheet
Teaching aims:
1. students will be able to read an essay about appreciating literature.
2. students will be able to know the reading strategy—reading a persuasive essay.
Activity 1: Fast reading.
Complete part A on page 4.
Activity 2: Detailed reading.
Complete part C1E on page 4.
Activity 3: Language points.
1. Because a lot of classics were written so long age, their language characteristics are quite different from those of modern works. those指代_______________
即时训练
1）Studying Wendy's menu, I found that many of the items are similar to______ of McDonald's.
A. those B. ones C. any D. all
2） If you’re buying today’s paper from the stand, could you get for me?
A. one B. such C. this D. that
3）.Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ______ of their parents.
A. those B. one C. both D. that
4）.Some developing countries are trying to get every child into school; they are experiencing similar difficulties to ______ that China faces.
A.one B.that C.those D.these
5）.In our city, more and more people want to buy expensive cars, but as to me, I would like ______ less than 100,000 yuan rather than over the amount.
A.this B.it C.that D.one

2. He first published many novels one chapter at a time in newspapers, and some were later performed on stage. 句中 at a time的意思是 ___________ 。
巩固time的短语
at one time at a time from time to time at no time
at the same time in no time take one’s time in time
ahead of time as time goes on for the time being on time
kill one’s time at times at all times
短语填空：
1) Don’t all speak at once! One ______ ___ please.
2) __________ will China be the first to use nuclear weapons.
3) ________ he lived in Shanghai.
4) The manager was very glad that we finished the difficult task five days ____________. .
4) He can be really bad-tempered _____________ , but most of the time, he is good-tempered.
5) We are ready to help you __________ .

3. Pip’s sister seldom has a kind word to say, but Joe is a kind and simple man, who would rather die than see any harm come to Pip.
［拓展］or rather 更确切的说 would rather(not) do sth宁愿(不)做某事
________________________ 喜欢…胜过…
________________________ 宁愿某人（现在/将来）去做某事
________________________ 宁愿某人(过去)已做了某事
小试牛刀！
1）那个纯朴老人在敌人面前宁死不屈。

2）我宁愿他当时不告诉我这个坏消息。

_____________________________________________________________________________
3) It was owing to luck ______ judgment ______ the driver succeeded in avoiding an accident.
A. better than; when B. rather than; that
C. other than; that D. more than ; which
4) To enjoy the scenery, Irene would rather spend long hours on the train ______ travel by air.
A. as B. to C. than D. while

课堂反馈：
1. I’d appreciate______ if you would like to teach me how to use the computer.
A. it B. that C. this D. you
2. I would rather ______ outside than______ at home.
A. played, stayed B. play, stay C. to play, to stay D. play, to stay
3. The couple were surprised to find a note lying at the gate,_______ “Be careful!”
A. reading B. read C. to read D. which was read
4. in modern urban life, the TV play appeals to the young.
A. Taken B. Set C. Interested D. Occurred
5. With a lot of homework to do this morning, Tom’s mother will allow him to watch TV________.
A. in no time B. at one time C. at no time D. at a time
6. The thief broke in, trying to open the safe, but__________.
A. in no way B. in vain C. without effect D. at a loss
7. I worked as a secretary, ______ , a typist.
A. rather than B. or rather C. in rather D. would rather
8. She has ______ some money for a trip to Beijing.
A. set about B. set aside C. set down D. set in

Part 3 Consolidation sheet
一、用方框内所给短语的适当形式完成句子
be bent on be eager to have nothing to do with have a place
would rather…than… adapt from be set in live up to
1. Joe insists that he _________ writing that letter.
2. The TV program ________________three of her novels already.
3. He failed ____________________ his parents’ expectations.
4. My living condition is not good, but I shouldn't complain. I should be thankful for_______________ to shelter from rain.
5. The film _____the old village.
6. She _______________meet her parents during the Spring Festival..
7. She _______________making life difficult for me .
8. Most people _______________ suffer _______________ think.

二.单项填空
1. We would rather he__________.
A. goes B. go C. went D. going
2. This is the most exciting science fiction story___________ written.
A. ever B. never C. often D. still
3. The sign by the side of the road _______ “Keep Left”.
A. writes B. speaks C. tells D. reads
4. How long do you think it will be ________ the computer company puts forward a new product?
A. before B. since C. until D. That
5. It is required that the problem worth paying attention _________________ at the meeting.
A. to be discussed B. to being discussed C. be discussed D. being discussed
6. Today, we’ll discuss a number of cases ___ beginners of English fail to use the language properly.
A. which B. as C. why D. Where
7. It has been revealed that some government leaders ____ their authority and position to get illegal profits for themselves.
A. employ B. take C. abuse D. overwork
8. I would appreciate ____, to be frank if the goods could be delivered as soon as possible.
A. you B. this C. it D. myself
9. He is _______ learning English well.
A. bent to B. bent on C. bending to D. bending on
10. His plan was such a good one _____ we all agreed to accept it.
A. as B. that C. so D. and
11. Manchester was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world__________.
A. at a time B. at one time C. at times D. at no time
12. The famous scientist has __________ in the world.
A. a seat B. a place C. a role D. places