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Infinitives as Predictive
Discover Useful Structures
Unit 01 ART
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this period, you will be able to:
1. comprehend and master the forms, functions and different meanings of the infinitives as the predicative through context;
2. use the infinitives properly and make up short conversations using the srtucture fluently and correctly.
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Read and Find
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Read these sentences and fill in the blanks using the correct words from the text on pages 2 and 3. Discuss with your partner the function of the italicized infinitives.
Perhaps the best _____ to understand Western art is to look at the development of Western painting over the centuries.
During the Middle Ages, the _______ of Western art was
to teach people about Christianity.
In this work, Monet’s ____ was to convey the light and movement in the scene ...
___________________________ was no longer show reality, but instead to ask the question, “What is art?”
way
purpose
aim
What they attempted to do
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动词不定式(短语)作表语
动词不定式(短语)作表语相当于名词作表语。它和主语处在同等地位,所指的或是和主语一样的东西,或是主语产生的结果。常常可以将主、表交换位置,句子的意义不变。
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一、不定式的形式
1.基本形式: to+动词原形
2.其否定形式是: not to do.
主动语态 被动语态
一般式
进行式
完成式
完成进行式
to do
to be done
to be doing
to have done
to have been done
to have been doing
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二、动词不定式作表语的结构、含义与功能
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Match the sentence halves and underline the key words of the subject in each sentence.
1 The young singer's intention of performing the song was
2 The best way to do business is
3 What the survivors attempted to do was
4 The main purpose of art education in schools is
5 The aim of the two leaders at the conference was
6 For a humble person, one of the hardest things might be
7 When you are faced with a serious decision, my suggestion is
8 The mother's wish is
9 All he wanted after a tiring day was
to build trust between you and your client
to achieve permanent peace between their two countries
to build a memorial to the heroes who saved their lives
to share his love for