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第2课时 Reading
Module 2 Science and technology
Unit 4 Inventions
目录
01
要点精讲
02
课堂练习
要点精讲
用法
1 Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. 自那以来,人们已经可以进行长距离交谈了。
(1)since then意为“自那以来”,“since+某时间(某个时间点或者过去时态的一个句子),sb.have done sth.”意为“自从某个时间以来,某人已经做了某事”。
Since then, I have learnt how to play the piano.
自那以来,我已经学会了如何弹钢琴。
(2)be able to do sth.=can do sth. 能够做某事
My little brother is able to walk now. 我的弟弟现在会走路了。
应用
(1)We have learnt English ______________(since / in / from) 2008.
(2)虽然从那时起,很多东西都发生了变化,但我们仍然是朋友。(汉译英)
____________________________________________________
since
Although much has changed since then, we are still friends.
用法
2 They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere. 它们使得人们在任何时间、任何地方都能彼此保持联系。
(1)allow sb. to do sth. 意为“允许某人做某事”。
My parents don't allow me to go out in the evenings.
我的父母不允许我晚上出去。
(2)keep in touch with意为“与……保持联系”。
Do you still keep in touch with your old friends?
你还和你的老朋友保持联系吗?
(3)each other 意为“互相