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Grammar
Since
Before-learning
Read and fill in the blanks with the right conjunctions(连词).
1. Tan Dun loves the sounds of the rushing water and the blowing wind , to him, the best music comes from nature.
2. he had no musical instruments then, he made music with common objects like stones and paper.
3. he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.
because
As
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.
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He has successfully brought Chinese and Western music together.
He is a world-famous composer.
He has created a new type of music—music without boundaries.
He thinks the best music comes from nature.
Because
Do you llike dancing?
Why do you like it?
Because it is very beautiful.
Because it can make us happy and relaxed.
Because the music is wonderful.
Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics?
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2. Why does Tan like the sounds of nature?
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Because he is a world-famous composer.
Because he thinks the best music comes from nature.
Giving reasons with since and as
Since and as are also used to give reasons for something.
Usually the reasons are already known. Their tone is weaker than because.
Since he had no musical instruments then, he made music with common objects like stones and paper.
As he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music.
TIP:
Since and as are used in the same way and have no difference in meaning.
1. Why was Tan Dun chosen to write music for the Beijing Olympics?
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2. Why does Tan like the sounds of nature?
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3. Why is Tan able to build a bridge between the East and the West?
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4. Why do people think highly of Tan's music?
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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.
There is going to be an art festival at Sunshine Middle School. Help Amy make sentences with since or as.
1. 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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Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival since/as he is good at it.
Since/As Kitty will dance at the song and dance show, she has to practise hard these days.
B1
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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.
Sandy will design the posters for the art festival.
She can draw very well.
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Some students love painting and taking photos.
There will be a students' art show.
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The art festival is open to all students and parents.
Everybody is welcome.
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Sandy will design the posters for the art festival since/as she can draw 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.
B Giving reasons with since and as
We use why to ask for reasons.
We use because to give reasons.
The reason
the result
We use because to give direct reasons.
Its tone is strong.
causes
Working out the rules
Giving reasons with since and as
Tell the difference.
Since he had no musical instruments then, Tan made music with common objects like stones and paper.
As I've finished my homework, I can do whatever I want to.
Compare since and as with because:
______ and ____ are also used to give reasons for something.
Usually the reasons are already _______.
Their tone is ________ than because.
Since
As
known
weaker
because 从句与 because of 短语的转换
He can’t come because he is ill.
He can’t come his illness. 他因病不能来。
I said nothing about it because his wife was there.
I said nothing about it his wife’s being there. 因为他妻子在那儿,我对此事只字未提。
because of
because of
1. 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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Giving reasons with since and as
Complete the exercises.
Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival since/as
he is good at it.
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.
Work out the rule
We give ________ (direct/already-known)
reasons with because. Its tone is ________
(strong/weak).
direct
strong
because +
because of +
We never use “so” in sentences with _______. We use either of them.
because
clause
n./pron./v-ing
film
music
dance
drama
photography
painting
A: What art form do you like?
B: I like…
A: Why?
B: Because... / Because of …
Practice
Some students love painting and taking photos.There will be a students’ art show.
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The art festival is open to all students and parents. Everybody is welcome.
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Giving reasons with since and as
Tell the difference.
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.
2. “I ’m late (5)because there was too much traffic,” she said, out
of breath. 她上气不接下气地说, “(5)因为太多的车辆所以我来晚了。”
out of breath 意为“上气不接下气”。
After running, the students were out of breath.
跑步之后,学生们上气不接下气。
【拓展】类似短语:
out of danger 脱离危险 out of control 失去控制
out of date 过期的 out of order 次序颠倒
out of work 失业 out of sight 看不见
Make a comparison
because since / as
因为
direct reasons
(直 接 原 因)
既然,由于
reasons that are already known (直显而易见的 原 因)
strong
weak
Read the following dialogue and choose the best answer.
A: What are you going to do for the art festival, Kitty.
B: I have no idea.
A: What art form do you like?
B: Dance. I can dance well.
A: ______ you can dance well, what about dancing for the show?
( A. because B. since/as)
B
Giving reasons with since and as
Since and as are also used to give reasons for something. Usually the reasons are already known. Their tone is weaker than because.
e.g. Since he had no musical instruments
then, he made music with common
objects like stones and paper.
达 标
I.根据汉语提示完成句子。
1. Most people _______________(高度评价) Tan’s music.
2. Kitty will dance _________________________(在歌舞表演中).
3. Sandy will _________________(设计海报) for the art festival.
4. Tom ran into the classroom ______________(上气不接下气).
5. The opera _____________________________(持续了两个半小时).
think highly of
at the song and dance show
design the poster
out of breath
lasted for two and a half hours
II.单项选择。
1.The two companies decided to work together _____ they had common
interest.
A. because B. unless C. but D. or
2. ______it is often cold in the mountains, you need to wear warm clothes.
A. Though B. Unless C. As D. Until
3.—The local food may taste a bit strange.
—Well, __________we are here, why not give it a try?
A. though B. since C. unless D. because
A
B
C
Revise Grammar and finish the relevant exercises
in the workbook.
2. Preview Integrated skills. Preview the words and
read through the notes.
Homework
Thank you !
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