1、Unit 3 Celebration,A Christmas Memory 如果礼物是爱的话,也就不在乎礼物的多少了。尽管家里很穷,买不起特别像样的礼物,但几件便宜的动物玩具足以让孩子们兴奋不已。 “Christmas is no fun when youre poor,”I thought to myself as I slowly climbed the steps to my cold,damp apartment.I was a young,struggling,substituteteacher whose calls into work had been few.Money was
2、 tight,bills were due,and it was Christmastime.My wife and I couldnt even get gifts for each other and the only gifts we could get for our young daughter and son were a few toy animals that I had found on sale.,I opened the door to the apartment and brought in the gifts I had hidden in our old cars
3、trunk until Christmas.Then I handed them to my 4-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter.I watched with a sad smile while they did their best to tear off the wrappingpaper.As they pulled out their toys,though,I noticed their own smiles grow wide.They jumped up and down with joy.My daughter happily hu
4、gged her toy animal and then hugged her Mom and me as well.I laughed as I watched my children play with their toy animals for hours that day. It has been over twenty years now but I still remember that Christmas like it was yesterday.It was one of those special days that stayed in your heart and sou
5、l forever.It was one of those special moments that helped to shape the rest of your life.I still cherishthe gift of pure love that my son and daughter gave me that day.,There is no lesser or greater gift if the gift is love.In truth,the most pricelessgift of all time was a gift that changed the worl
6、d forever.It was a gift that showed us all how to live and how to love. May your every Christmas be rich in love and may all your days be full of goodness and joy.,单词注释 substitute /sbstItjut/ n.代替;代理 due /dju/ adj.到期的 wrapping /rpI/ n.包装材料 cherish /terI/ vt.珍爱;爱护 priceless /praIsls/ adj.无价的;珍贵的,难句剖析
7、 1.It has been over twenty years now but I still remember that Christmas like it was yesterday. 分析 这是一个较为复杂的句子,but前后为并列句,其后的like it was yesterday为状语从句,相当于as if it was yesterday。 译文 这件事距现在已经有20多年了,但我仍然记得那个好像发生在昨天的圣诞节。 2.There is no lesser or greater gift if the gift is love. 分析 这是一个复合句,其中there is no
8、lesser or greater gift为主句,if the gift is love为从句。 译文 如果礼物是爱的话,礼物多少也就无所谓了。,导读诱思 Why did the author still remember that Christmas? 答案:Because he managed to buy the gifts he found on sale for his children and they loved them very much,and they were very happy.It stayed in his heart and soul forever,and
9、 it was one of those special moments that helped to shape the rest of his life.,Warm-up and Lesson 1 Festivals,一,二,三,四,五,六,Pre-reading 一、你知道下列图片分别跟中国的哪个传统节日有关吗?请谈谈你最喜欢的传统节日 the Mid-Autumn Festival the Spring Festival the Dragon Boat Festival the Lantern Festival,一,二,三,四,五,六,1.The four festivals are
10、, , and . 2.My favourite festival is . 3.The festival falls on in Chinese lunar calendar. 4.I like it because .,答案:1.the Spring Festival;the Dragon Boat Festival;the Lantern Festival;the Mid-Autumn Festival 24 略,一,二,三,四,五,六,二、短语翻译 1.mark the beginning/end of . 2.burn down 3.take part in 4.wash away
11、5.on duty 6.put out 7.join in,标志着的开始/结束,烧毁,参加,冲走,值日,值班,扑灭,参加,加入,一,二,三,四,五,六,三、根据英文释义及首字母提示写出单词 1.the time when you receive your degree for finishing your education or a course of study g 2.an amount of money given by a school,college,university or other organisations to pay for the studies of a pers
12、on with great ability but little money s 3.a ceremony in which two people get married w 4.happy and cheerful m 5.a special time,especially when something happens or has happened o 6.relating to or based on tradition t 7.at the present time,in comparison with the past n,graduation,scholarship,wedding
13、,merry,occasion,traditional,nowadays,一,二,三,四,五,六,8.to make somebody or something part of a group i 9.a party or special event at which you celebrate something such as a birthday or a religious holiday c 10.control and influence over other people and their actions p 11.the absence or lack of light d
14、12.to damage something so badly that it no longer exists,works,etc. d 13.to add something to an object or a place,especially in order to make it more attractive d 14.to provide food or drinks s,include,celebration,power,darkness,destroy,decorate,serve,一,二,三,四,五,六,四、根据课文内容选择正确答案 1.What dont people do
15、 on the Mid-Autumn Festival? A.Watching the moon in the evening. B.Eating moon cakes. C.Getting together with the family. D.Lighting lanterns.,答案:D,一,二,三,四,五,六,答案:C,答案:D,2.Why didnt the god burn down the town? A.Because the town was already burning. B.Because he loved the people in the town. C.Becau
16、se he thought the town was already burning. D.Because he enjoyed the thousands of lanterns.3.Which is NOT true about the Dragon Boat Festival? A.It has a long history. B.Its a symbol of the beginning of the hottest season of the year. C.Only Chinese people celebrated the festival in the old days. D.
17、Many people from different cultures took part in the races in the old days.,一,二,三,四,五,六,答案:B,答案:B,4.The most common thing about the three festivals is that . A.they are all enjoyed by people from other cultures B.there is a special food for each festival C.they are all celebrated only in China D.peo
18、ple always decorate their homes on the festivals5.The right time order of the festivals is . the Mid-Autumn Festival the Lantern Festivalthe Dragon Boat Festival A. B. C. D.,一,二,三,四,五,六,五、从课文中找出5个谓语形式为“be+过去分词”的句子 1. 2. 3.,答案:Every year in September or October,the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated b
19、y the Chinese people all over the world.,答案:In one story,lanterns were lit to celebrate the power of light over darkness.,答案:He was fooled when he saw thousands of lanterns.,一,二,三,四,五,六,4. 5.,答案:In the old days,dragon boat races were organised only by Chinese people.,答案:It is called zongzi,which is
20、sticky rice in fresh bamboo leaves.,一,二,三,四,五,六,六、阅读课文Festivals,然后在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词 注意:每空只填写一个单词。,celebrated,watch/admire,including,一,二,三,四,五,六,celebrations,sizes,boiled,falls,beginning,special,races,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,1.Traditional moon cakes are usually made with bean paste,but nowadays,there are man
21、y different kinds of moon cakes including fruit,coffee,chocolate and even ice-cream moon cakes. 传统的月饼通常是用豆馅做的,但如今有很多不同种类的月饼,有水果的、咖啡的、巧克力的,甚至有冰淇淋月饼。 考点include vt.包含,包括,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. 这些费用包含在你的医疗保险内。 The tour included a visit to the Science Mu
22、seum. 旅游项目中包括参观科学博物馆。 The product would be free and would not include advertising unlike most of the other “free” services online. 该产品将是免费的,且不植入广告这一点不同于大多数其他“免费的”在线服务。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(1)include的分词形式:including可用作介词,意为“包含,包括”;included可用作后置定语。两者可以互换,但需注意各自在句中的位置。 We all went,including myself. =We al
23、l went,myself included. 我们都去了,包括我自己。 I bought six books,including a storybook. =I bought six books,a storybook included. 我买了六本书,其中包括一本故事书。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(2)辨析:include与contain The list included his name. 这个名单上有他的名字。 The letter contains important information about the affair. 这封信上有关于这件事情的重要信息。 归纳:
24、include表示一个整体由几个部分组成,侧重包括的东西只是整体的一部分;contain指一个整体包含的内容,侧重“内有(某物)”。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 选词填空 included和including (1)The books, the dictionaries,must be put back where they were. (2)The books,the dictionaries ,must be put back where they were. 语法填空 (3)I looked at it and found that (include)the wine,
25、the bill came to $70. (4)There are 40 people on the bus,me (include). (5)The tour (include)a visit to the Science Museum.,including,included,including,included,includes,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,2.In one story,lanterns were lit to celebrate the power of light over darkness. 一种传说是,点灯笼是为了颂扬光明驱赶黑暗的力量。 考点power
26、n.控制力;权力;影响力 【高考典句】(2015天津卷)The power of the words has held. 这就是文字的影响力所在。 The power to change the law belongs to Parliament. 修改法律的权力属于国会。 A man should rely on his own power. 人类应该依靠自身的力量。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(1)阅读下面的句子,体会黑体词的词性和含义。 This machine is powered by a gasoline engine. 这台机器是由汽油引擎驱动的。 词性 及物动词 含义
27、 驱动,推动 【高考典句】(2016四川卷) There are many powerful people in their life and work. 在他们的生活和工作中有许多有影响力的人。 词性 形容词 含义 有影响力的 (2)常见短语:(be)in power执政;掌权 come into/to power=take power上台;执政 have the power to do sth.具有做某事的能力/权力 out of ones power力所不能及的,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 完成句子 (1)很抱歉,因为经理不在这儿,我没有能力做出最后的决定。 Im so
28、rry its to make a final decision,for the manager isnt here. (2)它曾是一个非常强大的国家。 It used to be . (3)自从他上台,已执政快四年了。 Since he ,he for almost four years. 语法填空 (4)Immigrants have had a (power) influence on the local culture.,out of my power,a very powerful country,came into/to power,has been in power,powerf
29、ul,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,3.In another story,a town was almost destroyed but the light from many lanterns saved it. 另一种传说则是有座城镇差点被毁掉,但是许多灯笼的光使它得救了。 考点destroy vt.毁坏;破坏 【高考典句】(2015陕西卷)Full-sun coffee growers destroy this forest home. (需要)全阳光照射咖啡的种植者破坏了这个森林家园。 The hotel was destroyed by fire. 那旅馆已被大火烧毁。,1,2
30、,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,阅读下面的句子,体会destruction的词性和含义。 The war brought death and destruction to the town. 战争为该镇带来死亡和破坏。 词性:名词 含义:破坏,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 完成句子 (1)这座古庙在地震中完全被毁坏了,庆幸的是没有人受伤。 The old temple in an earthquake;fortunately,no one was injured. (2)在这次事故中,他的车完全被毁掉了。 In the accident,his car . (3)暴风雨带来了极大
31、的毁坏。 The storm caused .,was completely/absolutely destroyed,was completely destroyed,great destruction,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,4.The story was about a god who wanted to burn down the town. 故事说的是有个神仙想烧毁这座小镇。 剖析 介词短语about a god.作表语;who引导定语从句,修饰god。 考点burn down 烧毁 His house was burned down,so he made his hom
32、e in a hotel for a time. 他的家被烧毁了,所以他暂时住在一个旅馆里。 The old building burnt down as crowds watched helplessly. 在人群无助地观望中,那座旧建筑物被烧毁了。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,阅读下面的句子,体会burn down的含义。 When the firemen came the fire has burned down. 当消防员赶到的时候,火已经熄灭了。 含义:(火)慢慢熄灭,熄灭,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 用burn down的适当形式填空 (1)She pla
33、yed with matches and the house. 完成句子 (2)整个村子都被敌人烧掉了。 The whole village by the enemy. (3)烧掉这些秘密文件的时候到了。 The time had come the secret papers.,burned down,was burnt down,to burn down,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,5.In the past,lanterns were usually lit by candles and decorated with pictures of birds,animals and fl
34、owers,etc 过去,人们常用蜡烛点灯笼,用鸟、兽、花等图案装饰灯笼。 考点decorate vt.装饰,布置 【高考典句】(2016浙江卷) White,shiny,plastic and decorated with flowers,the basket winked at me and I knewI knewI had to have it. 白色的、有光泽的、塑料的、装饰着花的篮子在朝我眨眼睛,我知道我知道我要拥有它。 The hall is decorated with pictures. 那间大厅装饰了图画。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(1)阅读下列句子,体会dec
35、oration的含义。 The house is in need of decoration. 这房子需要装饰。 含义 装饰 The generals uniform was covered with decorations. 那位将军的制服上挂满了勋章。 含义 勋章 (2)常见短语:decorate.with.用装饰 be decorated with装饰着 Christmas/festival decorations圣诞/节日装饰品,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 语法填空 (1)We arent allowed to go in,because the hall (deco
36、rate). 完成句子 (2)他房间的每面墙壁都装饰着摇滚歌手的照片。 All the walls of his room pictures of rock singers. (3)装饰这间房子要花多少钱? How much will it cost ?,is being decorated,are decorated with,to decorate the house,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,6.Sweet dumplings are boiled and served in hot water. 元宵用水煮,并随热汤一起吃。 考点serve vt. 提供(食物),端上(饭菜)
37、 【高考典句】(2016课标全国甲卷)Our bar is open all day,and serves cocktails,coffee,beer,and white wine. 我们的酒吧全天开放,供应鸡尾酒、咖啡、啤酒和白葡萄酒。 Some restaurants give the old better tables and serve them first. 一些餐馆把较好的桌子留给老年人并且先招待他们。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,阅读下面的句子,体会serve的搭配和含义。 【高考典句】(2015安徽卷)Food serves as a form of communica
38、tion in two fundamental ways. 在两种基本的方式中,食物是交流的一种形式。 搭配 serve as sth. 含义 作为 He has served his master for many years. 他伺候主人很多年了。 搭配 serve sb. 含义 为(某人)工作,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 语法填空 (1)We arrived at the hotel and (serve) with champagne and cakes. (2)Breakfast (serve)at 6:40 in our school. 单句改错 (3)We sh
39、ould serve for the people heart and soul.,were served,is served,去掉for,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,7.The tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival started more than 2,000 years ago. 端午节已有2000多年的历史。 考点tradition n.传统;惯例 【高考典句】(2015安徽卷)Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity an
40、d trust. 分享面包和其他的食物是一种普通的增进团结和信任的人类传统。 The company has a long tradition of fine design. 这家公司的优秀设计历史悠久。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(1)阅读下面的句子,体会黑体词的词性和含义。 Traditional Spanish food is delicious. 传统的西班牙食品美味可口。 词性 形容词 含义 传统的 【高考典句】(2016课标全国丙卷)In India,for example,most people traditionally eat with their hands. 例
41、如,在印度,大多数人传统上用手吃饭。 词性 副词 含义 传统地 (2)常见短语:follow a tradition遵循传统 break with tradition打破传统 by tradition 根据传统,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 语法填空 (1)Theres tradition in our office that when its somebodys birthday,they bring in a cake for us all to share. 句型转换 (2)Its a tradition in China to watch the moon at the
42、 festival. =Its in China to watch the moon at the festival. 完成句子 (3)英国传统的早餐包括熏肉和鸡蛋。includes bacon and eggs.,a,traditional,The traditional English breakfast,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,8.However,in recent years,people from other cultures have also taken part in the races and enjoyed the fun. 但近几年来,外国人也来参加赛龙舟,共
43、享其中的乐趣。 考点take part in参与,参加 Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge? 谁可以参加好奇心挑战赛? He took part in the game and won the championship. 他参加了比赛并获得了冠军。take part参加 She wanted to take part,but she was too ill. 她想参加,但她病得太厉害了。,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 完成句子 (1)他们给他一次参加这栋新建筑设计的机会。 They gave him a chance des
44、igning the new building. (2)这个女孩拒绝参加,尽管她希望在竞赛中获得一等奖。 The girl ,though she had the hope of winning first prize in the contest.,to take part in,refused to take part,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,9.语法:被动语态 考点一 用法 被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者。动作的执行者一般由介词by引出。 考点二 构成 被动语态的形式:be+过去分词(be需根据不同的主语和时态使用不同的形式) 考点三 主动语态变被动语态的方法 (1)主动语态
45、:I study English every day. 被动语态:English is studied (by me) every day. (2)主动语态:I studied English yesterday. 被动语态:English was studied (by me) yesterday. (3)主动语态:We study English and Chinese every day. 被动语态:English and Chinese are studied (by us) every day.,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,归纳 把原句中的宾语用作主语。 把原句中的谓语动词变
46、成适当的被动形式。 把原句中的主语用by连接(如果是人称代词,注意变为宾格)。 考点四 常用的几种被动语态,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,活学活用 语法填空 (1)So what is the procedure? All the applicants (interview) before a final decision is made by the authority. (2)If nothing (do),the oceans will turn into fish deserts. (3)Mum,I was wondering if you could lend me a few
47、 dollars until I get(pay) on Friday. (4)Have you heard about that fire in the market? Yes,fortunately no one (hurt). (5)All visitors to this village (treat) with kindness. (6)The ship which was crossing the sea (destroy) by a strong wind.,are interviewed,is done,paid,was hurt,are /were treated,was d
48、estroyed,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,(7)The Great Wall (know) all over the world. (8)(2016北京卷改编)The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts (reward) with success in the end. (9)I have to go to work by taxi because my car_ (repair) at the garage. (10) Unless some extra money (find),the theatre will close. (11)(2015湖南卷改编)I had a strong desire to reach in and play with the toy,but (hold) back thankfully by the shop window. (12)(2015安徽卷改编)It is reported that a space station (build) on the moon in years to come.,is known,
