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Unit 3
Language in use
Module 10 The weather
May, might, probably
(for possibility)
My keys might be on the desk.
We may go to the party tonight.
Swimming is probably the best form of exercise you can get.
Have a look
当我们想表达可能发生某事以及某人可能做某事时,可以用 may/might 表示,也可以用possible (possibly) 或者 probably 表示。
It is possible to go to the moon now.
1. It might snow.
2. It’s probably sunny and hot there.
3. Bring a map because you may want to travel around.
4. When it is cold, it might be safe to skate on lakes, but be very careful!
5. Although it may feel cold, it might not be safe.
6. It’ll probably be cold tomorrow.
7. Take your swimming clothes because you might want to go swimming in the sea.
8. In Alaska, the days are long and warm in summer, but may be cool in the evening.
9. You might need a sweater in the evening.
Observe
1. It ________ snow.
2. It’s ________ sunny and hot there.
3. Bring a map because you ____ want to travel around.
4. When it is cold, it ________ be safe to skate on lakes, but be very careful!
5. Although it _____ feel cold, it _______ not be safe.
6. It’ll ________ be cold tomorrow.
7. Take your swimming clothes because you ________ want to go swimming in the sea.
8. In Alaska, the days are long and warm in summer, but ________ be cool in the evening.
9. You ________ need a sweater in the evening.
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Ready?
Focus on
基本含义和用法
情态动词
may/might
表示“可能”
情态动词本身有一定的含义,为谓语动词增添情态色彩,表示说话人对有关行为或事物的态度和看法,认为其可能、应该或必要等。
情态动词一般无人称和数的变化,后需接动词原形。
否定式是在动词后面加not.
① He might know the answer.
他可能知道答案。
② Look at the dark clouds. It may rain later.
看这些乌云,待会儿可能下雨。
③ We may/might not visit the city.
我们可能不会去那个城市。
当我们想表达可能发生某事以及某人可能做某事时,可以用 may/might 表示。
might 与 may 没有太大的区别,形式上 might 是 may 的过去式,但在表示将来的可能情况时,两者都可使用,且might 表示的可能性比 may 表示的可能性要小。
英语中表示可能的方式很多,除使用情态动词may/might以外,还可以通过will以及表示“可能” 的形容词和副词表达,常用的有:
1. It is possible to do something
2. It is possible that...
3. 主语 + will probably/possibly + v.
① Is it possible to visit Alaska in December?
12月份去阿拉斯加旅游有可能吗?
② It is possible that it will snow in the night.
夜里有可能会下雪。
③ It will probably be cold and wet.
天气很可能会又冷又湿。
probably表示“很可能”,所表示的可能性比possibly要大。
Complete the sentences.
1. There are a lot of ______. It is cloudy.
2. The weather is snowy and there is a lot of _____ in the park.
3. The sun is out. It is _______ and hot today.
4. The wind is very strong. It is so _____ that it is difficult to walk.
It rains a lot in summer in Beijing. It is often rainy.
clouds
snow
sunny
windy
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Listen and complete the sentences.
1. In December, it often _____ in New York.
2. My grandparents wear warm clothes because it is very ________.
3. The summers are very _______.
4. In July, the temperature is often over ______ degrees.
snows
cold
hot
thirty
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5. December is the middle of _______ in Sydney.
6. In December, we go to the _______ because it is hot and sunny.
7. In April, May and June, it often _______.
8. The temperature in winter is about ________ degrees.
summer
beach
rains
eighteen
Check your answers:
Look at the world weather map. Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
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It’s sunny in Beijing. The temperature is between minus six and three degrees.
3. Is it raining in Cape Town?
2. What is the temperature in London?
1. What is the weather like in Beijing?
No, it isn’t. It’s cloudy.
In London, it’s cloudy and the temperature is between five and eight degrees.
It is cold and windy in New York. The temperature is between minus six and two degrees.
6. Which city has the highest temperature?
Moscow has the coldest weather. It’s between minus eight and minus four degrees.
5. What is the weather like in New York?
4. Which city has the coldest weather?
Sydney has the highest temperature. The temperature is between eighteen and twenty five degrees.
This morning in the north, it will be windy and there may be some (1) ________ in the mountains in the afternoon. In the south, it will be (2) _____ and in the afternoon it will become (3) ________. In the east, it will be (4) ________ and hot in the morning, but there might be some (5) ______ in the afternoon. In the west, it will be (6) ________ in the morning, but the sun will come out in the afternoon.
snow
cloudy
windy
sunny
rain
cloudy
Look at the weather table and complete the passage with the correct words.
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Giving advice on the best time to visit China
Module task:
Read the email and find the answers to Ms Wang’s questions below.
1. When is the best time to visit Britain?
2. What might the weather be like?
3. What clothes should I bring?
4. Where can I stay?
5. What can I do?
In October.
It is usually warm and there may be some rain. It might be cold too.
You should bring a sweater.
You can stay in a small hotel.
Buy a weekly travel card to travel around the city.
Write an email to a friend who wants to visit China.
• Answer the questions in Activity 8 and make some notes.
• Use your notes to write the email.
Dear… ,
It is good to hear that you may visit China. I think the best time to come is…
How to give advice in your email?
A possible version:
Dear Lucy,
It’s good to hear that you may visit China. I think the best time to come is in autumn. Most of the places in China are neither too hot nor too cold in this season. It’s the most comfortable time to travel. If you’re going to visit South China, you should probably bring an umbrella because there may be some rain.
You may like to stay in a hotel. You won’t have to pay much for it because hotels are not very expensive here. But I also invite you to stay in my home. I’m happy to be your guide during the holiday.
Looking forward to hearing all about your travel plans.
Best wishes,
Daming
1. 情态动词 may 和 might 都可以表示现在或将来某事可能发生或某人可能做某事。而 might 所表示的可能性要比 may表示的可能性更小。
2. probably, possible/possibly 也可表示可能。
I. 根据句意,用may, might, possible或probably 填空,可重复使用。
1. Linlin isn’t in the classroom. She ______ _______ be in the library.
2. My family will _________ go to Sanya
during this Spring Festival.
3. Why not take your swimming clothes?
You __________________ want to swim.
4. It’s ________ to finish your homework
before 8 if you don’t watch TV.
5. Mary offered to stay with me last night
because she thought I ______ be afraid.
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probably
may/might/probably
possible
might
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II. 根据对话内容,从方框中选择适当的选项补全对话,其中有两项为多余选项。
(A—Amy; B—Bill)
A: Wake up, Bill! Wake up, Bill!
B: It’s Saturday today. Let me sleep for a while.
A: (1) ___ It’s snowing outside.
B: Really?
A: Yes. Now, get up and put on your clothes. (2) ___
B: Good idea! Will Dad and Mum join us?
A: (3) ___ Now, they are getting ready.
B: OK, I’ll get up at once.
(4) ___ Can you help me
look for them?
A: Of course I can.
(Amy goes to look for her
brother’s gloves.)
A: (5) ____
B: Thanks. Now, let’s go!
A: OK.
B
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A. So do I.
B. Oh, come on!
C. Yes, they will.
D. Here are your gloves.
E. Let’s have a snowball fight.
F. Sorry, Bill, I can’t find them.
G. But I don’t remember where my gloves are.
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Self-evaluation
Can you use may, might, probably, or possible to express possibility?
各个击破
Homework
1. Finish the exercises in Learning English.
2. Preview the new words and expressions in Module 11.
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