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第2课时 Learning About Language
Ⅰ.语境检测
1.__Initially__(initial)the government was unwilling to accept the defeat.
2.All substances,whether they are gaseous,liquid or s__olid__,are made of atoms.
3.He will have to make major adjustments to his __thinking(think)if he is to survive in office.
4.These __findings__(find)suggest that there is no direct link between unemployment and crime.
5.The first year provides students with a sound__theoretical__(theory)basis for later study.
6.Hackers are said to have started a computer v__irus__.
7.Soybeans are very rich in p__rotein__.
8.All animals and plants are composed of c__ells__.
9.Doctors say anger can be a harmful emotion,unless you learn how to deal __with__ it.
10.After lunch,we got down to __discussing__(discuss)the plan of outing.
Ⅱ.语法突破——名词性从句
1.单句语法填空。
(1)He did not see the film.That is __because__ he had to help his little sister with her homework.
(2)This modern hotel,in which the visitors can enjoy the best service,is __where__ Mary stayed last week.
(3)What your father wants to know is __how__ you are getting on with your studies.
(4)China is becoming stronger and stronger.It is no longer __what__ it used to be.
(5)You are saying that everyone should be equal,and this is __where__ I disagree.
(6)America was __what__ was first called “India” by Columbus many years ago.
(7)The most exciting moment in my life was __when__ I was given the first prize.
(8)She's been leading throughout the race,but it now looks as __if/though__ she's tired.
(9)What Tom's parents really doubt is __whether/if__ he will recover from the serious disease soon.
(10)The reason he gave for his being away for such a long time was __that__ his mother was ill.
2.根据汉语意思,完成下列句子。
(1)我相信通过努力我迟早会成功的。
My belief is that I will succeed sooner or later by working hard.
(2)问题是这个话题是否值得讨论。
The question is whether the topic is worth discussing .
(3)我的建议是你尽可能经常地练习说英语。
My advice is that you(should)practise speaking English as often as possible .
(4)他迟到的原因是交