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Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
一、语音技能:语调
语调(intonation),即说话的腔调,就是一句话里声调高低、抑扬、轻重的配置和变化。世界上没有一种语言是用单一的声调说出的,以英语为例,英语有五种基本语调:升调()、降调( )、升降调(∧)、降升调(∨)以及平调(→)。一句话除了有词汇意义,还有语调意义。所谓词汇意义就是话中所用词的意义,而语调意义就是说话人用语调所表示的态度或口气。一句话的词汇意义加上语调意义才算是完整的意义。同一个句子,语调不同,意思就会不同,有时甚至会相差千里。
[即时训练]
听音频回答问题,并注意对话中的语调变化。
1.What does the man want to buy?
A.A skirt.
B.A jacket.
C.An overcoat.
答案 B
2.What is the woman doing before the conversation?
A.Listening to music.
B.Playing football.
C.Studying.
答案 C
3.What nearly happened to the girl?
A.A car accident.
B.An illness.
C.A theft incident.
答案 A
听力原文:
Text 1
W:Do you like this jacket, sir?
M:Well, it's too large. Do you have a smaller size?
Text 2
W:Will you please stop that? I'm doing my homework.
M:I don't see how it bothers you. And it's in the classroom, not at your home.
W:But you can't play football in the classroom according to the rule.
Text 3
W:How dangerous it was and how lucky the girl was!
M:Yes, but for the passer-by's quick action, the girl would have been run over by the car.
二、话题场景词汇听中记
(一)听下面的单词读音,写出正确的单词。每个单词读一遍。
1. wealthy 2. rich
3. valuable 4. worth
5. income 6. pay
7. salary 8. rent
9. interest 10. share
11. generous 12. spend
13. cost 14. fortune
15. steal
听力原文:
1.wealthy 2.rich 3.valuable 4.worth
5.income 6.pay 7.salary 8.rent
9.interest 10.share 11.generous 12.spend
13.cost 14.fortune 15.steal
(二)听下面的词块读音,写出正确的词块。每个词块读一遍。
1. make money
2. earn one's living
3. take out a large loan
4. give sb a lot of money
5. make a fortune
6. lack money
7. seek one's fame
8. draw money from the bank
9. support the family
10. pay for
听力原文:
1.make money 2.earn one's living
3.take out a large loan 4.give sb a lot of money
5.make a fortune 6.lack money
7.seek one's fame 8.draw money from the bank
9.support the family 10.pay for
(三)听下面的短文,补全句子。短文读两遍。
Different people have different views about money. Some think 1. money can buy happiness , while others hold the opposite. It is true that with enough money people can buy all the things he wants, and 2. live a life of comfort . However, I don't think money is everything. But there are many wonderful things in the world that 3. can't be bought with money . One can't 4. be rich in knowledge unless he studies hard. Time can't be bought with money, either. What's worse, some people even 5. break the law to get money . In a word, money does not necessarily mean happiness. It depends on 6. how it is used . If we make honest use of money, it can be a stepping-stone to happiness.
听力原文:
Different people have different views about money.Some think money can buy happiness, while others hold the opposite.It is true that with enough money people can buy all the things he wants, and live a life of comfort.However, I don't think money is everything.But there are many wonderful things in the world that can't be bought with money.One can't be rich in knowledge unless he studies hard.Time can't be bought with money, either.What's worse, some people even break the law to get money.In a word, money does not necessarily mean happiness.It depends on how it is used.If we make honest use of money, it can be a stepping-stone to happiness.
三、话题句式课下记
1.Money is like a mirror, which reflects the beauty and ugliness of people's souls.金钱就像一面镜子,它反映了人们心灵的美和丑。
2.Since they don't have any children and their rent is very cheap, they have a lot of disposable income.由于他们没有孩子而且房租也非常便宜,所以他们手头可支配的收入相当宽裕。
3.A small family car is more economical than a large car.
一辆小的家用汽车比大型汽车要经济些。
4.Edward does not have any other source of income apart from his job.
除了他的工作,爱德华没有其他的收入来源了。
5.My wages were so low that I had to take a side job just to make ends meet.
我的工资实在是太低了,我还得干另外一份兼职才能勉强保持收支平衡。
6.Money is neither good nor bad, but all depends on what use is made of it.
金钱本身无好坏,要看你怎样利用它。
7.Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.智力投资,决非白花。
8.A contented mind is a perpetual feast.
知足常乐。
9.A little kitchen makes a large house.
生活俭朴,家业兴旺。
10.A man's wealth is his enemy.
一个人的财富正是他的敌人。
11.He who spends more than he should, shall not have to spare when he would.
不该花的乱花,该花时没钱花。
(教材P50)Is money the basis of a happy life?
金钱是幸福生活的基础吗?
basis n.基础;根据;基点
①on the basis of在……的基础上;根据……
②base vt.以……为根据
base…on………以……为基础
be based on/upon以……为基础/依据
③basic adj.基本的;基础的
This article will form the basis for our discussion.
这篇文章将形成我们讨论的基础。
[融会练通]——单句语法填空
(1)We drew this conclusion on the basis (base) of scientific experiments.
(2)The Long March rockets, based (base) on innovation, have reached a high technological level, and are moving toward control.
(3)Knowing basic (base) first-aid techniques will help you quickly to emergencies.
[习作练笔]——补全句子
(4)毕竟,这种关系是以信任为基础的,因此诚信是至关重要的。
After all, the relationship is based on/upon trust , and therefore honesty is very important.
(教材P50)Wang Zheng apologised to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money.
王政向陈道歉,因为他不能给她更多的钱。
apologis(z)e vi.道歉;谢罪
①apologise to sb for (doing) sth因(做)某事向某人道歉
②apologyn.道歉;辩白
make an apology to sb for (doing) sth
因(做)某事向某人道歉
accept/refuse one's apology
接受/拒绝某人的道歉
He made an apology to her for not replying to her letter in time.
他因没有及时给她回信而向她道歉。
[习作练笔]——一句多译
我写这封信是为本周末不能和你一起外出而向你道歉。
①I'm writing this letter to apologise to you for my not being able to go out with you this weekend.
②I'm writing this letter to apologise to you that I am not able to go out with you this weekend.
③I'm writing this letter to make an apology to you for my not being able to go out with you this weekend.
(教材P50)Also, while listening, don't ignore the speakers' tone and intonation—these can be important clues, too.
另外,在倾听的时候,不要忽略说话者的语气和语调——这些也可能是重要的线索。
ignore vt.忽视;对……不予理会
①ignore one's advice/mistakes
忽视某人的建议/过错
ignore traffic rules无视交通规则
②ignorance n.无知,愚昧
We can't ignore the fact that some languages are gradually disappearing.我们不能忽视这个事实:有些语言正在逐渐消失。
[融会练通]——单句语法填空
(1)They insisted on playing their music late at night, completely ignoring (ignore) my suggestion.
(2)I'm embarrassed at my ignorance (ignore) of what they are talking about—celebrities and fashion, only silly nodding frequently.
[习作练笔]——补全句子
(3)如果想取得更大的进步,你不应该忽视你的错误。
You should not ignore your mistakes if you want to make greater progress.
(教材P51)When we help someone, should we expect to get something in return?当我们帮助别人的时候,我们是否应该期望得到回报?
in return 作为回报;作为回应
in return for 作为对……的回报
in turn 依次;反过来
The old man gave us food and clothing and asked for nothing in return.那位老人给了我们食物和衣服,没有要求任何回报。
[融会练通]——选词填空(in return/in return for/in turn)
(1)He didn't expect anything in return for his help.
(2)Theory is based on practice and in turn serves practice.
(3)We offer an excellent education to our students. In return , we expect students to work hard.
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(4)这位女士完全不知所措,但还是紧张地冲这位男士笑了笑。
The woman was at an absolute loss but gave the man a nervous laugh in return .
(教材P51)Should we judge people based on how much money they have?
我们应该根据人们有多少钱来评价他们吗?
judge vt.& vi.评价;评判;判断
n.法官;审判员;裁判员
①judge…from/by从……来判断……
judge between right and wrong判断是非
as far as I can judge据我判断,我认为
②judging from/by根据……判断
③judgement n.裁决;判决;判断
make a judgement about对……做出判断
As far as I can judge, Li Ming is more reliable.
据我判断,李明更可靠。
[融会练通]——单句语法填空
(1) Judging (judge) from the above story, we can draw the conclusion that we can't judge a man by/from his look.
(2)As far as I can judge, the man I recommend to you is suitable for the position.He can assist you to make a judgement (judge) on what has happened.
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(3)我写信邀请您担任6月15日在我们学校举办的英语演讲比赛的裁判。
I'm writing to invite you to be a judge at our English speech contest to be held in our school on June 15.
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