Unit 1 The written word Grammar and usage-牛津译林版高中英语选修八课件(共34张PPT)

牛津译林版高中英语选修八课件 Unit 1 Grammar and usage 桂东一中 李宇平 The grammar target in this unit is negative statements. We are expected to understand the meanings of negative words and the different usages of negative statements. We will also learn that there are also statements which use negative words but express positive meanings. Then we may apply what we have learnt to practical use by finishing two exercises. Negative words and negative statements P8 We usually use negative words to make negative statements. The most commonly used negative words include no, not, never and neither. Yet, there are also statements that use negative words but express positive meanings. 1. auxiliary [ɔ:ɡˈziljəri] verb +not In the simplest kind of negative statement, not or -n’t comes after an auxiliary verb. They have not (haven’t) disappeared and still have a place in the world. Many people do not (don’t)read them, thinking they are old and boring and have nothing to do with life today.