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UNIT 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
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Period 2 Reading and Thinking
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精读课文 语篇理解
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自查语基 知能落实
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创意课堂 点面突破
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课堂微练 即时检验
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PART
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精读课文 语篇理解
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What's the main idea of the passage?( )
A.The development of Chinese writing system.
B.The effect of Chinese writing system.
C.The important role of Chinese writing system.
D.The development and effect of Chinese writing system.
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picture-
based
bones
characters
Qin
connecting
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1.What is one of the main factors that has helped the Chinese language and culture survive according to the author?( )
A.Chinese writing system. B.Chinese wisdom.
C.Chinese hard work. D.Chinese spoken language.
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2.What do we know about Chinese characters at the beginning?( )
A.They looked like pictures.
B.They were carved on wood.
C.They date back to 1046 BCE.
D.They can't be seen in today's hanzi.
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3.Why did the Chinese writing system begin to develop in one direction?( )
A.Because people wanted to live in peace.
B.Because emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.
C.Because people were willing to communicate in one language.
D.Because people were divided geographically.
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4.What does the author mainly tell us in the last two paragraphs?( )
A.The history of the Chinese writing system.
B.Why the Chinese writing system is popular.
C.How the Chinese writing system will develop.
D.The importance of the Chinese writing system.
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1.China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history.(Para.1)
[分析] 本句中which引导______从句,修饰civilisation,在从句中作______。
[翻译] ___________________________________________________
____________
定语
主语
尽管历史跌宕起伏,但中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。
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2.Over the years,the system developed into different forms,as it was a time when people were divided geographically,leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.(Para.3)
[分析] 本句中as引导__________从句;“it was a time when...”意为“那是一个……的时期”,when引导______从句;“leading to...characters”是现在分词短语作__________,表示自然而然的结果。
[翻译] ___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
原因状语
定语
结果状语
多年以来,这一体系发展出了不同的形式,因为在那段时期人们因地域而分隔,这种分隔导致了各种不同方言和汉字变体的产生。
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3.The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form,known as Chinese calligraphy,which has become an important part of Chinese culture.(Para.5)
[分析] 本句中“known as...”为过去分词短语作__________,修饰an art form;which引导______________从句,修饰Chinese calligraphy。
[翻译]____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
后置定语
非限制性定语
对汉字书写体系的高度重视可以从汉字作为一种艺术形式的发展过程中看出,这种被称为中国书法的艺术形式已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。
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4.As China plays a greater role in global affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.(Para.6)
[分析] 本句中as引导__________从句,意为“随着”;through this amazing language为介词短语作__________。
[翻译] ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
时间状语
方式状语
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色,越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言来欣赏中国的文化和历史。
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The Chinese characters have a very long history. At the beginning, 1. _______(write) Chinese was a picture-based language, 2. _______ dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu. Symbols 3. ____________(carve) on animal bones and shells by ancient Chinese people. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols 4. ____________(become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different 5.
written
which
were carved
had become
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______(form). The fact that people were divided 6. ______________(geographic) led to various dialects and characters. Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country 7. _______ the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. The writing system was of great importance in 8. _______(unite) the Chinese people and culture. Today as China plays 9. ____ important role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this 10. _________(amaze) language.
forms
geographically
where
uniting
an
amazing
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1.Why was it important for Qinshihuang to unify the Chinese writing system?
______________
2.Will Chinese become an international language or not? Why?
______________
答案:Open answers.
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PART
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自查语基 知能落实
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Ⅰ.阅读词汇·识记
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.shell n. A.书法;书法艺术
2.dialect n. B.壳;壳状物
3.calligraphy n. C.地方话;方言
答案:1~3.BCA
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Ⅱ.核心词汇·练通
根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词
1.own one _______ dollars 拥有十亿美元
2._______ country 祖国
3.have a good ________ towards 对……有好的态度
4._______ the difficulty 尽管有困难
5.economic _______ 经济因素
6.with no broken ______ 没有骨折
7.a ________ of peace 和平的象征
billion
native
attitude
despite
factors
bones
symbol
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8.a _______ doorway 雕花的门道
9.date back to the Tang ________ 追溯至唐朝
10.a _______ of communication 一种交流方式
11.a _______ novel 一部经典小说
12.build up one's _________ 塑造一个人的性格
13.international _______ 国际事务
14.find some ________ information 找到一些具体的信息
carved
Dynasty
means
classic
character
affairs
specific
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Ⅲ.拓展词汇·用活
根据提示写出相应的单词
1._________ [ˈrefrəns] n.指称关系;参考;涉及;提及;查阅→refer vi.提到;参考;查阅 vt.查询;叫……求助于
2._______ [ˈsIstəm]n.体系;制度;系统→systematic adj.系统的;有条理的;成体系的
reference
system
3.______ [beIst] adj.以(某事)为基础的;以……为重要部分(或特征)的→base vt.以……为据点;以……为基础n.底部;根据;基础;基地→basic adj.基本的;基础的→basis n.基础;基准;准则
based
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4._______ [vəˈraIəti] n.(植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化→various adj.各种不同的;各种各样的→vary vt.& vi.使多样化;改变;变化
variety
5.______ [ˈmeIdʒə(r)] adj.主要的;重要的;大的 n.主修课程;主修学生vi.主修;专门研究→majority n.大多数
6._______ [rIˈgɑːd] n.尊重;关注 vt.把……视为;看待→regarding prep.关于
major
regard
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7._______ [ˈgləʊbl] adj.全球的;全世界的→globe n.球体;地球仪;地球
8.__________ [əˈpri:ʃieIt] vt.欣赏;重视;感激;领会vi.增值→appreciation n.欣赏;感激,感谢;理解,明白
global
appreciate
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Ⅳ.重点短语·再现
根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语
1.The person I ___________(提到) just now is my brother who always makes every effort to achieve his goal.
2.The marathon race _____________(因……而闻名) its long distance and the endurance required.
3.There is no doubt that life has its _______________(起起伏伏), but how we deal with them can make a difference.
referred to
is known for
ups and downs
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4.Unfortunately,the flood destroyed the building ______________(追溯到) the Qing Dynasty.
5._______________(无论如何), one thing all these people have in common is sticking to their goals.
dating back to
No matter what
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Ⅴ.重点句型·呈现
根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子
1.现在分词短语作结果状语
Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, ______________________________________________(导致了各种不同的方言和汉字的变体产生).(Para.3)
leading to many varieties of dialects and characters
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2.be of+抽象名词
That writing system _______________________(具有重要意义) in uniting the Chinese people and culture.(Para.4)
was of great importance
3.“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句
Even today, _________________________________________________
__________(中国人不论在哪里生活,也不论说何种方言), they can all still communicate in writing.(Para.4)
no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak
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4.as引导时间状语从句,意为“随着……”
__________________________________________(随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色), an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.(Para.6)
As China plays a greater role in global affairs
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PART
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创意课堂 点面突破
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1 refer vi.提到;参考;查阅;指的是 vt.查询;叫……求助于
【经典例句】She spoke for an hour without once referring to her notes.
她讲了一个小时,但一眼都没看过她的讲稿。
(1)refer to 指的是;描述;提到;查阅
refer to...as...把……称作/当作……
(2)reference n.指称关系;参考;涉及;提及;查阅
for reference供参考
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【语境辨义/单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)We have reached an agreement that we will not refer to the matter again.______
提及
(2)If you don't know the exact meaning of the word, you may refer to the dictionary.______
[应用文写作之建议信]
查阅
(3)In its broadest sense, comfort food refers to any food that makes us feel better.________
指的是
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(4)Textbooks and dictionaries can be used as _________(refer) books while magazines serve as reading materials.
(5)《新华字典》被称作最好的参考书之一。
Xinhua Dictionary ____________________________________________.
reference
is referred to as one of the best reference books
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2 despite prep.即使;尽管
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)China is widely known for its ancient civilisation which has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. 尽管历史跌宕起伏,但中国因其古代文明一直延续至今而闻名于世。
(1)despite=in spite of后接名词或名词性短语,意为“尽管”;
(2)“despite the fact that...”中that引导同位语从句。
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【选词填空(despite/although/though)/一句多译】
(1)________ the fact that it was raining heavily, they decided to continue with their outdoor picnic.
Despite
(2)________________ they had disagreements in the past, they were able to set aside their differences and work together on the project.
Although/Though
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(3)尽管下雨,这个艺术展仍然成功吸引了大量学生。
→____________________________________, the art exhibition managed to attract a large number of students.
→_______________________, the art exhibition managed to attract a large number of students.
Despite/In spite of the fact that it rained
Although/Though it rained
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表达“即使、尽管”的单词还有although和though,均为连词,引导让步状语从句。
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3 base vt.以……为据点;以……为基础 n.底部;根据
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
最初,书面汉语是一种以象形文字为基础的语言。
(1)base...on/upon... 把……建立在……的基础上
(2)based adj.(以某事)为基础的;以……为重要部分(或特征)
be based on/upon...以……为基础
(3)basic adj.基础的;基本的
(4)basis n.基础;基准;准则
on the basis of...以……为根据
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【单句语法填空/完成句子/句型转换】
(1)The design of the new building is ______(base) on a combination of modern and traditional architectural styles.
(2)They have to have a ______(base)understanding of computers in order to use the technology.
based
basic
(3)不要仅仅依据你所看到的去评价一个人。
Don't judge a person __________________________.[读后续写之主旨升华]
only based on what you see
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(4)The film which is based on a true story of her mother is very moving.
→__________________________________, the film is very moving.(形容词短语作状语)
Based on a true story of her mother
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4 date back (to...)追溯到
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. 它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期——龙骨是指古代中国人在上面刻画符号的动物的骨头和外壳。
(1)date from 追溯到;始于;起源于
(2)out of date过时的;陈旧的
up to date最新的;最近的;新式的
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【单句语法填空/句型转换】
(1)On the top of the mountain stands an ancient temple _______(date) back to the Tang Dynasty.
(2)The practice of tea ceremony in our culture dates ______ ancient times.
(3)Efforts were continually made to bring the book up ___ date.
dating
from
to
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(4)Chinese tea-drinking culture has a long history dating back to more than 1,000 years ago.
→Chinese tea-drinking culture has a long history _____________________________ more than 1,000 years ago.(定语从句)[应用文写作之介绍茶文化]
which dates from/dates back to
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5 variety n.(植物、语言等的)变体;异体;多样化;多种式样
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.
多年以来,这一体系发展出了不同的形式,因为在那段时期人们因地域而分隔,这种分隔导致了各种不同的方言和汉字变体的产生。
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(1)a variety of=varieties of种类繁多的
(2)various adj.各种不同的;各种各样的
(3)vary vt.&vi.使多样化;改变;变化
vary from...to...在……到……之间变化;从……到……不等
vary with...随着……而变化
(4)varied adj.各种各样的;不同的;多变的
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【单句语法填空/词汇升级/完成句子】
(1)_________(vary) of solutions have been provided for us to solve the problem.
Varieties
(2)A variety of activities ____(be) to be held in our school, ranging from handwriting contests to running races.[应用文写作之学校生活]
are
(3)In my free time,I'd like to take exercise,such as swimming,running and all kinds of ball games.
→In my free time,I'd like to take exercise,such as swimming,running and ______________________ ball games.
a variety of/varieties of
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(4)由于各种原因,一些青少年经常熬夜,这对他们的健康有害。
_________________________________, some teenagers often stay up late, which is bad for their health.
For varieties of/a variety of reasons
a variety of和varieties of后加可数名词复数,谓语动词应用复数形式。
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6 major adj.主要的;重要的;大的 n.主修课程;主修学生 vi.主修;专门研究
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. 秦始皇将七大诸侯国统一为一个国家,汉字书写体系开始朝着一个方向发展。
(1)major in 主修……;以……为专业
(2)minor adj.较小的;次要的n.未成年人
(3)majority n.大多数;大部分
minority n.少数;少数民族
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【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)School is our second home where we spend the _________(major) of time living and learning.
majority
(2)我在大学主修英语,因此我相信我能够成为一名合格的志愿者。
I _____________________________, so I am confident that I can be a qualified volunteer.[应用文写作之申请信]
majored in English at university
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7 means n.方式;方法,手段;途径
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China's present is connected with its past.
书面汉语也已成为连接中国现在与过去的一个重要手段。
by all means 可以;当然行;没问题;一定,务必
by this/that means用这种/那种方法
by means of...借助……手段;依靠……方法
by no means绝不;无论如何也不(置于句首时,句子要用部分倒装)
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【单句语法填空/完成句子/句式升级】
(1)____ this means, the company achieved significant cost savings.
(2)All possible means _______________(try) to get him to change his mind,but none has worked.
By
have been tried
(3)——你介意我看一下总结吗?
—Do you mind if I have a look at the summary?
——当然可以。
—______________
By all means.
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(4)The athlete will by no means give up his dream of becoming a champion.
→___________________________________________________________________(倒装句)
By no means will the athlete give up his dream of becoming a champion.
means意为“方式、方法”时,单复数同形。
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8 regard n.尊重;关注;问候,致意;关于 vt.把……视为;看待
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, known as Chinese calligraphy, which has become an important part of Chinese culture.
对汉字书写体系的高度重视可以从汉字作为一种艺术形式的发展过程中看出,这种被称为中国书法的艺术形式已经成为中国文化的一个重要组成部分。
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(1)with/in regard to... 关于……
give one's regards to...代某人向……问候
have (no) regard for(不)尊重,(不)重视
in this regard在这方面
with/in regard to sth.关于某事
(2)regard...as...认为……是……
(3)regarding=concerning prep.关于
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【语境辨义/单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)I have a very high regard for my professor and what he has achieved.______
(2)Calligraphy is regarded as an important part of traditional Chinese art.____________
(3)In regard to Chinese writing system, you, as beginners, may find it challenging for its large number of characters. ______
尊重
把……视为
关于
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(4)The government has stated its strong position _________(regard) the prevention of river pollution.
(5)Give my ________(regard) to your brother when you see him.
regarding
regards
(6)我很高兴你对熊猫感兴趣,因为我们把它们看作我们的国宝。
I'm quite delighted that you're interested in pandas because we _______________ our national treasure.[应用文写作之介绍信]
regard them as
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9 appreciate vt.赏识;欣赏;重视;感激;领会;理解 vi.增值
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色,越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言来欣赏中国的文化和历史。
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(1)appreciate+n./pron./v.-ing重视/感激……
I would appreciate it if...如果……我将不胜感激。
(2)appreciation n.欣赏;感激;理解
appreciation for...对……的感激/欣赏
express one's appreciation/thanks to...向……表达感谢
(3)appreciative adj.欣赏的,赞赏的;感激的,感谢的
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【语境辨义/单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)However they adapt to our ways of urban living, it's important that we get a better understanding of and even learn to appreciate our wild neighbours. ______
重视
(2)It took me a long time before I was able to fully appreciate what my parents had done for me.______
(3)Peter stood by me when I was in need, which I would always appreciate.______
理解
感激
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(4)I'm writing to convey my ____________(appreciate) for what you did for me during my stay in London.[应用文写作之感激信]
appreciation
(5)如果您能考虑我的申请,我将不胜感激。
______________________ you could take my application into consideration.[应用文写作之申请信]
I would appreciate it if
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10 be of+抽象名词
【经典例句】①(教材P<m></m>)That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 这一书写体系对于凝聚中华民族和中华文化具有重要意义。
②I'm writing to offer some advice, which I hope will be of benefit.
我写信是提供一些建议,希望能有所帮助。
(1)“be of+抽象名词”相当于“be+形容词”,用以说明主语的性质;
(2)常用于这种结构的修饰词有great、little、some、any、no、much等,常见的抽象名词有importance、value、use、help、benefit、significance等。
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【单句语法填空/同义替换】
(1)The far side of the moon is of particular ________(interesting) to scientists because it has a lot of deep craters, more so than the familiar near side.
interest
(2)His opinion is considered to be of great ______(valuable).
(3)This dictionary is very useful to middle school students.
→This dictionary ______________ to middle school students.
value
is of great use
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(4)From my point of view,working together with others is important to our development.
→From my point of view,working together with others ________________ to our development.
is of importance
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11 “no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句
【经典例句】(教材P<m></m>)Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
即使在今天,中国人不论在哪里生活,也不论说何种方言,他们仍然能够通过书写(文字)进行交流。
“no matter+疑问词”结构在句中作状语,其用法如下:
“no matter+疑问词(what/who/where/when/...)”引导让步状语从句,可置于主句前或主句后,相当于“疑问词+-ever(whatever/whoever/wherever/whenever/...)”。
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【单句语法填空/补全句子/句型转换】
(1)No matter _____ difficult it is, I'm going to complete the work ahead of time.
(2)No matter _____ you are, you must obey the law.
(3)_________________________________________(无论将来我去哪里), I will always keep in touch with you.
how
who
No matter where/Wherever I go in the future
(4)Whatever difficulties I come across, by no means will I give up.
→_________________________ I come across, by no means will I give up.
No matter what difficulties
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PART
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Ⅰ.品句填词
1.There are several f_______ to consider when you are choosing your major in university.
2.It was his first visit to his _______(出生地的) country.
3.The teacher gave us ________(具体的) instructions on how to finish the assignments.
4.He delivered a speech using different s________ to replace words, phrases, or sentences.
actors
native
specific
ymbols
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5.The expert walked to the stone to see the c_________ carved on it.
6.Our English teacher encouraged us to read English ________
(名著) to enlarge our vocabulary.
7.Generally speaking, doctors are held in high _______(尊重) for their ability to save lives.
8.My experience of volunteering changed my ________(态度) towards life and made me understand the true meaning of life.
haracters
classics
regard
attitude
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9.Peaceful _______(方式) should always be the first choice to resolve disputes.
10.Keep this dictionary for _________(参考) when you're learning new words.
means
reference
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Ⅱ.词块运用
1.This kind of dialect _____________(追溯到) thousands of years ago.
2.The Italian boy ________________(被视为) a hero because he willingly rescued those who were trapped in difficulty.
3.Calligraphy ________________(被认为是) the most beautiful art form in the world.
dates back to
was regarded as
is referred to as
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4.As far as I'm concerned, I can improve my oral English _____________(通过) watching English movies.
5.Now that there are some _______________(起起伏伏) as we grow up,we should struggle to overcome them.
by means of
ups and downs
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Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文
Dear Peter,
I'm glad to know that you are eager to learn Chinese. Here I would like to give you some advice on how to learn Chinese well.
First of all, it 1.____________________(至关重要;be of+抽象名词) to take a Chinese course. 2.________________________
________________(你不仅能够向一位专业人士学习;部分倒装), but you can also practice with your fellow students. Besides, you
is of vital importance
Not only can you learn
from a professional
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are recommended to watch TV programs or read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese. Bear it in mind that 3.________________________________(不论你读什么或看什么;“no matter+疑问词”引导让步状语从句), you are bound to gain a lot. Most importantly, 4._______________________________(随着你语言能力的发展; as引导时间状语从句), you can communicate with native Chinese to have your spoken Chinese improved.
no matter what you read or watch
as your language ability develops
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Language learning is a long process where making mistakes is an unavoidable part. Stick to your goal 5._____________________________(无论你面对什么困难;whatever引导让步状语从句), and you will make your dream come true.
Yours,
Li Hua
whatever difficulty you may face
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