1、Unit 1Places of InterestThis world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.Places of InterestLanguageFocus1.語言重點Language FocusWordPower1.1詞語練習(xí)1.1Language Focus-Word Power_1) the fulfillment of a desire, a need (in Joans diary)_2) brilliant with light or color (in Glorias diary)_ 3)

2、 the natural features of an area (in Glorias diary)_4) the act or capability of attracting (in Glorias diary)_5) for that reason or cause (in Robins diary)_6) unluckily (in Robins diary)_7) the person with whom one works (in Robins diary) _8) an effect, a feeling, or an image (in Robins diary)Word P

3、ower 1:Find a word or phrase from the text which matches one of the following definitions. Write it down on the correct line.satisfacation splendidsceneryattractionthereforeunfortunatelycolleagueimpression1.1Language Focus-Word PowerMa Ming: Hi, how was your trip to Jiuzhaigou during the National Da

4、y holiday?Li Hua: Fantastic! We enjoyed very beautiful 1) _all the way and I could strongly feel the 2) _between nature and human beings.Ma Ming: Oh, really? Why did you choose to go there?Li Hua: 3) _we planned to go to Hainan. As you know, it is a very good place. But one of my 4) _suggested we go

5、 there in winter. So for 5) _reasons, we changed our mind.Ma Ming: Then, when did you 6) _?Li Hua: Just on the National Day.Ma Ming: Oh, I see. It sounds good. I will go there in the coming summer holiday.Word Power 2:Complete the following dialogue with a word or phrase from the text. Then read the

6、 dialogue aloud.sceneryharmonyAt the beginningcolleaguesvariousstart1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 3:Make sentences according to the pictures below, using the words given in brackets. 1) _(new dress, elegant)She looked very elegant in her new dress1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 3:Mak

7、e sentences according to the pictures below, using the words given in brackets. 2) _(under control)The teacher tried to bring her class under control1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 3:Make sentences according to the pictures below, using the words given in brackets. 3) _(middle aged, historica

8、l play)The middle aged man likes to watch historical plays1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 3:Make sentences according to the pictures below, using the words given in brackets. 4) _(mobile phone, communication)Mobile phone serves as a vehicle of communication1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Pow

9、er 4:Fill in the blanks with the given words, changing the forms where necessary.FriendFriendlyFriendlinessFriendship1) Jane smiles at him in a _way.2) The _was gone from his voice suddenly.3) _is based on shared interests. 4) The gentleman who visited me yesterday is an engineer _of mine.friendly f

10、riendliness friendshipfriend1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 4:Fill in the blanks with the given words, changing the forms where necessary.thankthanksthankfulthankfully5) We were _that it was all over.6) The activity we planned was agreed on and _, worked well.7) We should write a letter of _t

11、o the people who have helped us a lot.8) “_you very much indeed for the nice book you sent me,” he said.thankfulthankfullythanksThank1.1Language Focus-Word PowerWord Power 4:Fill in the blanks with the given words, changing the forms where necessary.encourageencouragingencouragementdiscourage9) All

12、that the children need now is _.10) He seemed to like me and _me to join their club.11) Our chemistry teacher did all she could to avoid _us.12) I find what youve just said very _.encouragementencourageddiscouragingencouragingLanguage FocusGrammar1.2語法講解1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verb

13、s 系動詞本身有一定的詞義，但不能獨立作謂語，必須與表語一起構(gòu)成謂語。最常用的系動系動詞本身有一定的詞義，但不能獨立作謂語，必須與表語一起構(gòu)成謂語。最常用的系動詞是詞是be，此外還有，此外還有appear, seem, become, get, turn, go, grow, fall, feel, look, sound, smell, taste, keep, remain, stay, prove等。等。1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs 1.最常用的系動詞be: be是用得最多的系動詞，可以跟各式各樣的表語（名詞、代詞、數(shù)詞、

14、形容詞、副詞、現(xiàn)在分詞、過去分詞、不定式、介詞短語、從句等）。 Money isnt everything. She was first to arrive. What film is on? Time is pressing. That is to say， hes too young. Thats how I look at it. 1) be還可與介詞或副詞構(gòu)成各種成語動詞。 I am behind in my work.我工作沒完成。 Shes down with the flu.她患了流行性感冒。 Lily is through with Max.莉莉和麥克斯分手了。 2) 可加上形

15、容詞及介詞構(gòu)成成語，如be fond of, be sure of, be tired of, be careful of, be mindful of, be keen on, be weary of, be productive of等。1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs2.意識類系動詞意識類系動詞1）appear意為“好像”，“似乎”，常與形容詞及過去分詞連用，也和不定式或名詞連用。 The apple appeared sound， but it was rotten.這個蘋果看上去好好的，其實已經(jīng)腐爛了。 The house

16、 appeared deserted.這房子看起來已經(jīng)沒人住了。 The car appears to have no brake.這車的剎車好像失靈了。 He appeared a normal person. It appears a true story. 有時以it作主語，后面跟從句。 It appears （that） the plane did not land at Rome. It appears to me that you are all mistaken.2）seem表示“看來”，“似乎（如何）”，相當(dāng)于appear和look，后面可跟形容詞、分詞、名詞、介詞短語。 Th

17、e doctor seems very capable. He seems quite happy. She seemed well pleased. Claire seemed lacking in enthusiasm. She seems an unusually clever girl. That seems not a bad idea. You seem in high spirits. The driver seemed out of humour.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs3.漸變類系動詞漸變類系動詞 1）be

18、come意為“成為，變?yōu)椤保嘀溉藭簳r性的身心變化或永久性的自然變化，也可指天氣的變化和社會的發(fā)展趨勢，較書面化。后面可以跟名詞，形容詞或過去分詞。 His dream had now become a reality. She became quite cheerful. The room soon became crowded. 2）get意為“變得”，用法與become相同，但較口語化，后面多跟形容詞、過去分詞；也可跟現(xiàn)在分詞、名詞或介詞短語等。 I think she will get well. Please dont get angry. She got married the o

19、ther day. Theres nothing to get excited about. Then we got chatting together. She was getting an old woman Well let you know as soon as production gets under way.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs3.漸變類系動詞漸變類系動詞 3）turn意為“變得（成）”，用于表達(dá)人或物的狀態(tài)、外貌等的變化，也可指顏色變化，較書面化。通常跟形容詞，也跟名詞（前面不加冠詞），表示“變成某人或某

20、類從業(yè)者”。 He turned pale at the thought. It turned awful chilly. He used to be a teacher till he turned writer. Is it wise for a general to turn politician? 4）go只是在表示“變得”時才用作系動詞，側(cè)重于表達(dá)人的肉體上或精神上由強轉(zhuǎn)弱、事物由強轉(zhuǎn)弱，也可表示人或事物的顏色變化，較口語化。后面通常跟形容詞，有時可跟介詞短語或名詞。 Your hair has gone quite white. When I mentioned it he wen

21、t red. The children must not go hungry. She had gone dead tired. Her cheeks went a very pretty pink. They went out of fashion years ago.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs3.漸變類系動詞漸變類系動詞 5）grow表示逐漸變化，意為“逐漸變成”，后面常跟形容詞，也可跟過去分詞（一般與心情有關(guān)）或介詞短語。 The sea is growing calm. The pollution problem is

22、 growing serious. The fox may grow gray, but never good.狐貍會變老，卻不會變好。（諺語） I grew excited，and a little frightened. After a time I grew dissatisfied with the work. It has grown out of date它已經(jīng)過時了。 6）fall有時用作系動詞，后面多跟形容詞，有時跟名詞或介詞短語。 At his entry everyone fell （=became） silent. He fell （a）victim to her cha

23、rms.他中了她的魔法。 We fell easily into conversation1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs4.感官類系動詞感官類系動詞 1）feel也有時用作系動詞，后面主要跟與感受有關(guān)的形容詞，表示“感到”；也可跟過去分詞。 I feel a little cross. Pearl felt shy but happy at the same time. I felt worried. She felt drawn to him她受他吸引。feel作系動詞還有另一個意思“摸（感覺）起來”，后面常跟形容詞。 Silk

24、 feels soft and smooth. It felt pleasant going to work.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs4.感官類系動詞感官類系動詞 2）look用作系動詞，表示“看起來（怎樣）”，后面主要跟形容詞、過去分詞、名詞和介詞短語等。 My boy is not looking very well. The prospects looked excellent. She looked embarrassed. Helen looked rather offended. He looks a nice,

25、 reliable man. Youre looking a different person. He looked in splendid health. The weather doesnt look like clearing up.類似的詞還有sound（聽起來），smell（聞起來），taste（嘗起來）。 A. The report sounds true. This tone sounds pleasant. Your doctrine sounds like Socialism. She sounded a modest woman. B. Roses smell sweet.

26、 That milk smells sour. It smells like musk（麝香）. C. The apples from this tree taste delicious. The meat tastes bad.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs5.保持類系動詞保持類系動詞1）keep表示“保持（某種狀態(tài)）”，后面常跟形容詞、副詞或介詞短語。 I hope youll keep fit. She knew she must keep calm. Keep away from them. Danger! Keep ou

27、t! 危險!不得進(jìn)入! I am keeping in very good health. Well keep in touch with you.2）remain表示“繼續(xù)保持（仍然處于某種狀態(tài)）”，后面可跟形容詞、分詞、名詞、介詞短語等。 She remained relatively calm. Three out of four of them remained single. The question remained unsolved. She remained standing for a good hour. We can remain friends. The labor s

28、hortage remained a problem. The Indian people remain in deep poverty. You cant let the house remain like this.你不能讓房子繼續(xù)處于這個狀態(tài)。1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs5.保持類系動詞保持類系動詞3）stay用作系動詞意思是“保持（某種狀態(tài)）”，后面一般跟形容詞或介詞短語。 The temperature has stayed hot this week. Please stay seated. Father hoped

29、 wed stay out of trouble.6.其他系動詞（如prove） prove也用作系動詞，表示“（最后）證明”或“事實表明”，后面常跟形容詞，也跟名詞或be的不定式。 His advice did prove sound. Arguments proved useless. It proved a waste. It proved an easy task. Our discussion proved to be of the greatest value to us.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs Studyin

30、g the rule: Read the following sentences, paying special attention to the colored words. 1) The boatman was a strong, handsome young guy. 2) He has been in bed for days. 3) Bamboo looks more like a tree. 4) Not all bamboo grows tall. 5) The soup smells good. 6) This place is where the hero died.1.2L

31、anguage Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs Studying the rule: Read the following sentences, paying special attention to the colored words. 7) The hotel has become quite famous. 8) We must get ready to go. 9) The apple tasted sweet. 10) The weather has turned very cold. 11) That sounds a good idea.

32、Verbs which behavelike be are called linking verbs. More examples: turn, grow, feel, keep, sound, look, seem, stay, etc.1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs Finding the rule: Read the patterns in the following chart and decide which pattern each of the above sentences belongs to. Put the

33、numbers of the sentences in the blanks.PatternsSentencessubject + linking verb + adjective He is tall. .10subject + linking verb + noun phrase We have become good friends. 1.3.11subject + linking verb + adverbial She stayed at home. Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs Applyin

34、g the rule: 1. Decide whether the following colored words are linking verbs or not.1) This new soft drink tastes quite special. 2) The cook is tasting the fish carefully. 3) The car appeared suddenly on the turning. 4) They all appeared satisfied after the exam. 5) Would the audience please keep sea

35、ted? 6) Tom was kept at school because he was late for class. 7) My grandmother feels happy. 8) Bob is too cold to feel his fingers. YesNoNoYesYesNoYesNo1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar1：Linking Verbs Applying the rule: 2.Correct the mistake(s) in each of the following sentences.1) Your hand is feel

36、ing cold.2) The pizza is tasted good.3) He has become a teacher for ten years.4) The price of gold ran highly.5) The old mans hair has changed grey.is feelingfeelsis tastedtastesbecomebeenhighlyhighchangedturned1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice 1.重點時態(tài)的被動語態(tài)形式（以動詞重點時態(tài)的被動語態(tài)形式（以動詞do為為例例)一般

37、一般現(xiàn)在時、一般過去時用現(xiàn)在時、一般過去時用be +及物動詞的過去分詞，及物動詞的過去分詞，be有人稱、時、數(shù)變。有人稱、時、數(shù)變。完成時態(tài)完成時態(tài)have/has done，被動將，被動將been加中間。加中間。一般將來一般將來shall/will do，被動變，被動變do為為be done。將來進(jìn)行無被動，將來進(jìn)行無被動，shall/will be doing。現(xiàn)在完成進(jìn)行時，現(xiàn)在完成進(jìn)行時，have/has been done。現(xiàn)、過進(jìn)行現(xiàn)、過進(jìn)行be doing，被動，被動be加加being done。情、助、有、是妥安排，一律隨新主語變。情、助、有、是妥安排，一律隨新主語變。否定助后

38、加否定助后加not，疑問一助置主前。，疑問一助置主前。主語恰是疑問詞，直陳語序主在前。主語恰是疑問詞，直陳語序主在前。一般情助加一般情助加be done，雙賓多將間賓變。，雙賓多將間賓變。復(fù)合賓語賓變主，賓補、主補相應(yīng)變。復(fù)合賓語賓變主，賓補、主補相應(yīng)變。1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice 2.英語中有些動詞常以被動語態(tài)的形式出現(xiàn)，也是高考出題的熱點。英語中有些動詞常以被動語態(tài)的形式出現(xiàn)，也是高考出題的熱點。be supposed to應(yīng)該應(yīng)該 be designed for目的是目的是be intended for指定給；目的指定給

39、；目的是是 be faced with面臨面臨be located in坐落坐落于于 be expected to 預(yù)計會做預(yù)計會做be born in 出生出生于于 Its said that 據(jù)說據(jù)說Its reported that 據(jù)據(jù)報道報道 Its believed that 據(jù)認(rèn)為據(jù)認(rèn)為Its announced that 宣布宣布 Its known that 眾所周知眾所周知1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice 3.變被動句步驟變被動句步驟1）把原主動句中的賓語變?yōu)楸粍泳涞闹髡Z。）把原主動句中的賓語變?yōu)楸粍泳涞闹髡Z。2

40、）把動詞變?yōu)楸粍有问郊矗┌褎釉~變?yōu)楸粍有问郊碽e +過去分詞，并注意其人稱和數(shù)隨主語變化，而動詞的時態(tài)則保持不變。過去分詞，并注意其人稱和數(shù)隨主語變化，而動詞的時態(tài)則保持不變。3）原主動句的主語如需要則放在）原主動句的主語如需要則放在by后面以它的賓格形式出現(xiàn)（注意代詞的賓格），如不需要則可省略。后面以它的賓格形式出現(xiàn)（注意代詞的賓格），如不需要則可省略。4）其他成分（定語、狀語）不變。）其他成分（定語、狀語）不變。1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice Studying the rule: Read the following sent

41、ences, paying special attention to the colored words. 1) Bamboo is so strong that it is often used to build houses and bridges. 2) Some are put into cans and shipped to all corners of the world. 3) Bamboos can be fitted together and used as pipes to carry water brought from a river or lake through t

42、hem. 4) The traffic accident was talked about for many years. 5) All of us will be asked to attend the lecture. 6) A bamboo park is being built near the factory. 7) The road to the school has been widened. 8) Had he been sent to work in Beijing when you got there?1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Pa

43、ssive Voice Finding the rule: Study the following table and TIPS carefully to get a clearer understanding of passive voice.Basic Formbe+past participle (done)+byDifferentTensesPresent am/is/are+doneam/is/are+being donehas/have+been donePastwas/were+donewas/were+being donehad been doneFuturewill/shal

44、l+be donewill/shall+have been done1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice Applying the rule: 1. Rewrite the following sentences using passive voice.1) The government pays for our education. 2) John gave me a book as my birthday present. 3) The teacher made the students stay after school.4) T

45、he two boys are repairing the desk.5) Everyone can enjoy this type of music.6) The students have invited us to a dance. 7) They will put off their wedding till the next week.8) People always look down upon liars.is paidwas givenwere madeis repairedcan be enjoyedhave been invitedwill be put offare lo

46、oked down1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice Applying the rule: 2.Complete the following short passage with the proper form of each word in brackets. The first Harry Potter novel_(publish) in 1997, selling over 250 million copies worldwide. The Harry Potter books_ (sell) in more than 200

47、 countries and _ (translate) into 60 different languages from Hindi to Ancient Greek. The novels also_ (adapt) successfully for the screen. The most recent film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban_ (say) to have broken the records in the UK, taking 11.5 million in its first three days on releas

48、e (上映).was publishedare soldhave been translatedHave (also) been(successfully) adaptedwas said1.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice Applying the rule: 3.Complete each of the following sentences with the help of the chart, using the word SPEAK in its proper form.LanguageNumber of Speaker(in

49、 million)Mandarin(Putonghua)920Arabic220English337Italian70-125French 220Spanish332Japanese100German1001.2Language Focus-GrammarGrammar2：Passive Voice1) Mandarin _ by about 920 million people which takes roughly 15% of the world population.2) About 220 million people _ Arabic around the world.3) Mor

50、e than 337 million people worldwide _ English as their first language.4) Italian _.5) French _.6) It is believed that _.7) _.8) Like Japanese, German _.is spokenspeakspeakis spoken by at least 70 million peopleabout 220 million people around the world speakSpanish is spoken by 332 million peopleNear

51、ly 100 million people speak Japaneseis spoken by 100 million people all over the world Places of InterestListeningAnd Speaking2.聽說練習(xí)2.Listening and Speaking1. Read the following steps of checking in at a hotel. Familiarize yourself with the colored words The receptionist and the customer greet each

52、other. The receptionist fills in the hotel registration form. The customer tells the receptionist his name. The customer tells the receptionist his nationality. The customer tells the receptionist the number of his passport. The receptionist registers the number of the customers room.2.Listening and

53、 Speaking2.Listen to a dialogue and choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements. 1) There are _people in the dialogue. 2) Mr. Clarke is talking to _. 3) Mr. Clarke plans to stay in the hotel for _nights. 4) Mr. Clarke is _now. 5) His nationality is _, but he has come from _.

54、6) He will be going to _.C B AADC2.Listening and Speaking3. Listen to the dialogue again and fi ll in the hotel registration formClarkeBritishN387494F67311th，April14th，AprilSingaporeBeijingCredit card2.Listening and Speaking4. Imagineyouareareceptionistinahotelandyourpartnerisacustomerbookingaroombyphone.Makeupaconversationwiththehelpofthegivenexpressions.Youmaystartlikethis:A: Hello. This is Nirvana Hotel. Can I help you? B: This is.ReceptionistCustomerMay I have your name, please?Id like to book a room forCould you please spell it?Ill stay from toHow many nights will