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Unit 5 Art world Grammar
Objectives
To tell the differences between “because” and “since/as”.
Use “because” and “since/as”.
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Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Revision
1.Tan Dun loves the sound of the rushing water
and the blowing wind _______to him , the best
music comes from nature.
2.______ he had no musical instruments, he made music with common objects like stones and paper.
3.Tan uses them a lot in his music _____ he likes the sounds
of nature.
because
Since
as
由于,因为
因为
既然;由于;因为
painting
drama
photography
paper cut
music
sculpture
Which art form do you like? Why?
I like painting because I like all the different colours.
I like listening to music because it makes me feel relaxed.
A: Why do many people love Michael Jackson?
B: Because he was the King of Pop.
What is clauses of reason ?
什么是原因状语从句?
Think:
原因状语从句指在句中用来说明主句原因的从
句。引导原因状语从句的从属连词有because
(因为), as(由于), since(既然)等。
Why does he love the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind ?
Because, to him, the best music comes from nature.
because表示直接原因,指的原因通常是说话人所不知的,其语气最强。常用来回答why的提问。
I stayed at home because it rained.
Because Lingling was ill, she didn’t come to school.
— Why is she absent?
— Because she is sick.
GrammarA
1. 表示原因,语气较强,可用来回答 why 提出的问题。
A:Why do you love her? 你为什么爱她?
B:Because she is kind. 因为很善良。
2. because 除经常用于引导原因状语从句外,还可引出表语从句或用于强调句等。如:
It is because you’re eating too much. 那是因为你吃得太多了。
3. 汉语说“因为……所以……”,但英语却不能用 because…so…这样的结构。如:
因为我病了半年,所以把工作丢了。
误:Because I was ill for six months, so I lost my job.
正:Because I was ill for six months, I lost my job.
正:I was ill for six months, so I lost my job.
Giving reasons with because
Daniel has more questions about Tan Dun. He searched the Internet and made some notes. Look at his notes and answer his questions. Use because to introduce the reasons.
Questions about Tan Dun
Because he thinks the best music comes from nature.
Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics?
2. Why does Tan like the sounds of nature?
Because he is a world-famous composer.
Why is Tan able to build a bridge between the East and the West?
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Why do people think highly of Tan’s music?
_______________________________
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Because he has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.
Because he has created a new type of music—music without boundaries.
Since he had no musical instruments, Tan Dun made music with common objects.
As he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.
Giving reasons with since and as
Since and as are used to give reasons for something.
Usually the reasons are already known.
Their tone is weaker than because.
since表示显然的或已为人所知的理由,常译为“因为”、“既然”,语气比because稍弱,通常置于句首。
Since he asks you, you'll tell him why.
既然他问你,你就告诉他为什么吧。
Since everyone is here, let's start.
既然大家都到齐了,咱们就出发吧。
Since I understood very little Japanese, I couldn't follow
the conversation.
既然我日语懂得不多,因而我听不懂对话。
as表示的“原因”是双方已知的事实或显而易见的原因,或者理由不是很重要,含义与since相同,但语气更弱,没有since正式,常译为“由于,鉴于”。
We all like her as she is kind.
我们都喜欢她,因为她善良。
As I had a cold, I was absent from school.
因为我感冒了,所以我没去上课。
As Xiaowang was not ready, we went without him.
由于小王没有准备好,我们没带他去。
We use because to introduce clauses of reason. Its tone is strong.
because意为“因为”,表示动作发生的直接原因,语气很强。
We often use because to answer why questions.
because可以用来回答why引导的疑问句。
We never use the conjunction so in sentences with because.
在一个英语句子中,so和because不能同时出现。
e.g. Because my bike was broken, I walked to school yesterday. ( )
Because my bike was broken, so I walked to school yesterday. ( )
Giving reasons with because
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because of也可表达直接的原因,后接名词、代词或动名词。一般可以和because引导的从句互换。
e.g.
1)由于生病,他缺课了。
He was absent from school _________ he was ill.
= He was absent from school because of his illness.
2)因为割破了自己的手指,我开始哭。
I started to cry _________ I cut my finger.
= I started to cry because of cutting my finger.
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because
Practice
An art festival
Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival
since/as he is good at it.
Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival.
He is good at it.
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2. Kitty will dance at the song and dance show.
She has to practise hard these days.
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3. Sandy will design the posters for the art festival.
She can draw very well.
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Since/As Kitty will dance at the song and dance
show, she has to practise hard these days.
Sandy will design the posters for the art festival
since/as she can draw very well.
Since/As some students love painting and taking
photos, there will be a students’ art show.
Since/As the art festival is open to all students and parents, everybody is welcome.
4. Some students love painting and taking photos.
There will be a students’ art show.
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5.The art festival is open to all students and parents.
Everybody is welcome.
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______We have PE lessons every week,we can have
a strong body. We can learn safety and personal health _______ we often have Class meetings. ________we have reading classes ,we can improve our reading.
Our school life is very colourful________there are
Many after –school activities in our school . _______we have a sports meeting every term, our school life is interesting too. we have been learning much knowledge _____ our teachers teach carefully and try their best to make classes lively and interesting.We are polite and work hard ,We hope our school can be named best school of this year.
Since/As
Since/As
Since/As
because
because
because
1. Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics?
__________________________________________________________
2. Why does Tan like the sounds of nature?
__________________________________________________________
3. Why is Tan able to build a bridge between the East and the West?
__________________________________________________________
4. Why do people think highly of Tan’s music?
__________________________________________________________
Because he is a world-famous composer.
Because he thinks the best music comes from nature.
Because he has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.
Because he has created a new type of music—music without boundaries.
Exercise: Questions about Tan Dun
Task Two :
write a short passage about your favourite musician. And remember to use because, since or as when you give reasons.
After-learning
Since and as are also used to give reasons for something. Usually the reasons are already known. Their tone is weaker than because.
我们也可以用since和as引导原因状语从句。相对于because而言,since和as的语气较弱。
since意为“因为,既然”,表示已知的、显然的理由,较正式,多用于句首。
as和since的用法大体相同,表示附带说明的“双方已知的原因”。
e.g. Since it is late, I shall go home right now.
As it is raining, you’d better take a taxi.
Giving reasons with since and as
since/ as because because of
We stayed at home because it rained.
Since/As everyone is here ,let's start
Why didn’t he come? Because he was ill.
He can’t come because of his illness.
---Why do you love her?
---Because she is kind.
He is here because of you.
As/since it is raining, you’d better take a taxi.
Summary
1. I’ll help you with your study ____ you don’t do well in it.
A. so B. until C. since D. though
2.--Could you tell me ________ yesterday?
---Because my bike was broken on my way here.
A. why you came late B. why do you come late
C. why you come late D. why did you come late
3. ______ you are wrong, you should say sorry to him.
A. but B. Since C. until D. or
4._____the girl is 22, she takes care of her mother and cooks meals every day.
A. If B. But C. Though D. As
5. _________ she had no money to afford the expensive car, she had to give it up.
A. So B. and C. Since D. Until
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Revise the short passages about your favourite musician. The more sentences with because ,since or as, the better.
Finish the related exercises.
Homework
Thank you!
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