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Learning Objectives
能够理解形容词否定前缀un-和in-/im-的意义,了解前缀只改变意义,不改变词性的特点;能够在语境中正确使用形容词或其否定形式。
能够在有关筷子文化的语篇中用所给单词的正确形式完成语篇填空,理解单词的语义建构功能。
能够理解语篇的主旨和内涵,加深对亚洲筷子文化的了解,并能简要介绍使用筷子的礼仪。
能够掌握含有后缀-ing/-ed的成对形容词的意义区别;能够在语境中准确运用这两类形容词。
Section B 2a-2c
Crossing Cultures
Unit 6
Review
What French party manners do you remember from Nancy’s email?
Review
Read and complete the tips.
1. It’s _________ to arrive early to a French party, but it’s _______ to be on time or a few minutes late. (polite)
2. It’s _________ to come to the party without a gift, but it’s ________ to bring small gifts like chocolates or flowers. (proper)
3. It’s _______ to ask people about their age or salary, but it’s _______ to talk about food, culture or hobbies. (safe)
4. It’s ___________ to speak only English all the time, but it’s ___________to
use French whenever you can, even just a “merci”.(necessary)
5. It’s ________ to wear shorts or casual clothes to the party, but it’s ______ to dress nicely for the occasion. (formal)
impolite
polite
improper
proper
unsafe
safe
unnecessary
necessary
informal
formal
(不)安全的
(不)友好的
(不)干净的
(不)健康的
(不)重要的
(不)普遍的
(不)舒服的
(不)幸运的
(不)确定的
(不)公平的
(不)出名的
(不)合适的
(不)明智的
(不)必须的
(不)可信的
(不)可接受的
(不)寻常的
safe
unsafe
friendly / kind
unfriendly /unkind
tidy
untidy
healthy
unhealthy
important
unimportant
common
uncommon
comfortable
uncomfortable
lucky
unlucky
certain
uncertain
fair
unfair
known
unknown
fit
unfit
wise
unwise
necessary
unnecessary
believable
unbelievable
acceptable
unacceptable
usual
unusual
(不)正式的
(不)正确的
(不)活跃的
(不)方便的
看得见的
直接的
完全/整的
有效的
独立的
(不)可能的
(不)礼貌的
(不)耐心的
(不)恰当的
formal
informal
correct
incorrect
active
inactive
convenient
inconvenient
visible
invisible
direct
indirect
complete
incomplete
effective
ineffective
independent
possible
impossible
polite
impolite
patient
impatient
proper
improper
(不)同意
(不)喜欢
出现 / 消失
agree
disagree
like
dislike
appear
disappear
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets.
2b
1. Saying “hi” is an ________ way to greet others. (formal)
2. It is ________ to point at people in many countries. (polite)
3. The host is certainly _______ when you enjoy yourself at their party.
(happy)
4. People usually dress in formal clothes when visiting some public places
such as concert halls. It is ________ to wear shorts, short skirts, or jeans
there. (proper)
5. In some cultures, it is OK to be late sometimes. People are ________ even
if their meetings don't start on time. (patient)
informal
impolite
happy
improper
patient
Think and Share
When you travel to a new place and don’t know the local manners, what will happen?
We may make some ___________ mistakes, and we'll feel ___________.
embarrassing
embarrassed
Attention:
Rule 1: Words that end in -ed describe how someone ________.
Rule 2: Words that end in -ing describe the features of _________ or _________.
feels
something
someone
中文
意思 ed ing
无聊的
有趣的
兴奋的
高兴的
疲惫的
放松的
担心的
失望的
满意的
中文
意思 ed ing
困惑的
尴尬的
惊奇的
惊讶的
震惊的
感动的
感动的
bored
boring
interested
interesting
excited
exciting
pleased
pleasing
tired
tiring
relaxed
relaxing
worried
worrying
disappointed
disappointing
satisfied
satisfying
confused
confusing
embarrassed
embarrassing
amazed
amazing
surprised
surprising
shocked
shocking
moved
moving
touched
touching
Circle the correct words to complete the conversations.
2c
1. A: Did you understand the rules? I found them confused / confusing.
B: I was confused / confusing at first too, but Mr Thompson explained them to me.
2. A: Isn't it excited / exciting that James will marry Jennifer next month?
B: Yes! I'm so excited / exciting, and I can't wait to congratulate them.
3. A: Sally was a little embarrassed / embarrassing just now. She wished
her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.
B: Oh no! That can be embarrassed / embarrassing.
Tip:
Find out the key words.
1. I am ________ in the book, because it is full of ________ stories.
2. They felt ________ about the news and almost jumped with joy, because
it was really ________.
3. I am ________ about the question, because it is not clear. Actually, it’s
quite ________.
4. I was so ___________ that I wanted to hide, because I made a very
___________ mistake at the party yesterday.
More practice
Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives ending in -ed or -ing.
interested
interesting
excited
exciting
confused
confusing
embarrassed
embarrassing
Look and Share
What are these?
They are chopsticks.
Do you know any rules about using chopsticks?
Don’t point at others with chopsticks.
Don’t stick chopsticks into food.
Don’t tap your chopsticks on the bowl or plate
Use serving chopsticks when serving others.
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
2d
normal last manner proper challenge
In many Asian countries, it is ______ for people to eat with chopsticks. There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks ________. Firstly, don't stick your chopsticks into food. That is very bad _________. Secondly, don't pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. Thirdly, don't point at others with your chopsticks or wave them about when you talk. ______, hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little ___________. The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn to use chopsticks well!
adj.
adv.
it is + adj. +for sb to do sth
use chopsticks + adv.
n.
adv.
bad +n.
adj.
be a little + adj.
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
2d
normal last manner proper challenge
In many Asian countries, it is ______ for people to eat with chopsticks. There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks ________. Firstly, don't stick your chopsticks into food. That is very bad _________. Secondly, don't pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. Thirdly, don't point at others with your chopsticks or wave them about when you talk. ______, hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little ___________. The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn to use chopsticks well!
normal
properly
manners
Lastly
challenging
Skimming
In many Asian countries, it is normal for people to eat with chopsticks. There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks properly. Firstly, don’t stick your chopsticks into food. That is very bad manners. Secondly, don’t pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks. Thirdly, don’t point at others with your chopsticks or wave them about when you talk. Lastly, hold your chopsticks correctly. Using chopsticks looks easy, but it can actually be a little challenging. The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn to use chopsticks well!
What is the main idea of this passage?
Rules and traditions about using chopsticks.
How many rules or tips are mentioned in the passage?
How did you find it so quickly? What words helped you?
Sequence words
Tip:
Sequence words can make the passage clear and organized.
Read and complete
Rules and traditions
about____________
Firstly, _________ your chopsticks into food.
Secondly, don’t pull dishes close to you with your chopsticks.
Thirdly, __________________ with your chopsticks or _________________ when you talk.
Lastly, ________ your chopsticks correctly.
The key thing is to ________.
don’t stick
don’t point at others
wave them about
hold
using chopsticks
keep trying
It looks like the sticks people use at funerals. So it’s considered unlucky and impolite.
Think further
1. Is using chopsticks easy or difficult?
It looks easy but it can be a little challenging.
2. As a Chinese student, can you use chopsticks well? Why or why not?
Yes, because we keep trying and practice using them every day.
3. According to the passage, what is the key thing
to learn to use chopsticks well?
The key thing is to keep trying. With plenty of practice, anyone can learn well.
1....的一个正式的方式_________________
2.做...是不礼貌的____________________
3.(用手指)指人____________________
4.嫁给/娶某人____________________
5.迫不及待地做某事____________________
6.祝贺某人____________________
8.用筷子吃饭____________________
9.把筷子插到食物里____________________
10.许多规则和传统__________________
11. 穿着正式服装_________________
12. 发现某事令人困惑__________________
13. 有点挑战性______________________
a formal way to do sth.
It's impolite to do sth.
point at others
marry sb.
can't wait to do sth.
congratulate sb.
eat with chopsticks
stick the chopsticks into food
many rules and traditions
wear formal clothes
find sth confusing
a little challenging
二.根据本课时所学内容,完成下列句子:
1.在很多国家,指着人是不礼貌的。
It is _________________________in many countries.
2.关于如何正确的使用筷子,有很多规则和传统。
There are many rules and traditions about __________________________________.
3.当参观公共场所,穿短裤、短裙或牛仔裤是不合适的。
_________________________________________ when visiting public places.
4.她很尴尬,因为她在错误的日期祝她朋友生日快乐。
She ________________ because he wished her friend happy birthday __________________ .
5.通过大量的练习,任何人都可以学会如何正确地使用筷子。
_____________________________, anyone can _________________________________.
impolite to point at others
how to use chopsticks properly
It is improper to wear shorts, short skirt or jeans
was embarrassed
on the wrong date
With plenty of practice
learn to use chopsticks well
Language Points
1. unsafe
一个不安全的地方。
an unsafe place
晚上在外面待太晚不安全。
It's unsafe to stay out late at night.
unsafe(形容词)不安全的;危险的
是由否定前缀un-加上形容词safe(安全的)构成的。
拓展: 含有un-否定前缀的其他常见词:
able(有能力的)→unable(无能力的) like(像)→unlike(不像)
happy(高兴的)→unhappy(不高兴的)
2. improper
在图书馆大声说话是不合适的。
It's improper to talk loudly in the library.
使用不恰当的言语可能会伤害别人的感情。
Using improper words may hurt people's feelings.
improper(形容词)不合适的
是由否定前缀im-加上proper构成的。
拓展: 含有im/in-否定前缀的其他常见词:
possible(可能的)→impossible(不可能的)
polite(礼貌的)→impolite(不礼貌的) correct(正确的)→incorrect(不正确的)
3. It is impolite to point at people in many countries.在许多国家,指着别人是不礼貌的。
辨析:point at, point to与point out
point at 指着 at是介词,侧重于指的对象, 指着离说话人较近的人或事物
point to 指向 to是介词,侧重于指的方向 , 指向离说话人较远的人或事物
point out 指出 out是副词, 给某人指出方向、要点或错误等
3. It is impolite to point at people in many countries.在许多国家,指着别人是不礼貌的。
辨析:point at, point to与point out
用你的筷子指着别人是不礼貌的。
It's impolite to point at others with your chopsticks.
他指向河对岸的房子说:“那是我家。”
He pointed to the house on the other side of the river and said, "That's my home."
老师指出我家庭作业里的许多错误。
The teacher pointed out many mistakes in my homework.
4. Isn't it excited/exciting that James will marry Jennifer next month?詹姆斯下个月要和詹妮弗结婚了,难道不感到兴奋/令人兴奋吗?
marry(动词)结婚;嫁;娶
marry sb 嫁给某人/娶某人/与某人结婚
marry sb to sb(父母把女儿)嫁给某人,(父母为儿子)娶亲
在过去,人们结婚很早。
People married young in the old days.
这个年轻人娶了一个好姑娘。
The young man married a nice girl.
他们把女儿嫁给了一个警察。
They married their daughter to a policeman.
4. Isn't it excited/exciting that James will marry Jennifer next month?詹姆斯下个月要和詹妮弗结婚了,难道不感到兴奋/令人兴奋吗?
marry(动词)结婚;嫁;娶
注意: ① 当表示“和……结婚”时,marry不能与介词with搭配使用,但可用marry sb结构。
② marry和get married都表示瞬间动作,不能与表示一段时间的状语连用,be married表示状态,可与表示一段时间的状语连用。
她五年前和陈先生结婚了。
She married Mr Chen 5 years ago.
= She got married to Mr Chen 5 years ago.
她已经和陈先生结婚五年了。
She has been married to Mr Chen for 5 years.
5. I'm so excited/exciting, and I can't wait to congratulate them.我太兴奋/令人兴奋了,都等不及要去祝贺他们了。
(1)can't wait to do sth 迫不及待地做某事
拓展: can't wait for sth 急切地等某事
我迫不及待地想看他的新科幻小说。
I can't wait to read his new science fiction.
我急切地等待假期的到来。
I can't wait for the vacation.
5. I'm so excited/exciting, and I can't wait to congratulate them.我太兴奋/令人兴奋了,都等不及要去祝贺他们了。
(2)congratulate(及物动词)祝贺
① congratulate sb 祝贺某人
② congratulate sb on sth 因某事祝贺某人
(congratulate的宾语必须是“受到祝贺的人”,介词on后可跟名词、代词或动词-ing形式表示所祝贺的事)
拓展: ① congratulation[名词]祝贺
常用复数形式表示祝贺。
congratulations to sb on sth 在某方面祝贺某人
5. I'm so excited/exciting, and I can't wait to congratulate them.我太兴奋/令人兴奋了,都等不及要去祝贺他们了。
(2)congratulate(及物动词)祝贺
他的邻居前来祝贺他。
His neighbours came to congratulate him.
祝贺你获得博士学位。
Congratulate you on having got a doctor's degree.
祝贺你通过考试。
Congratulations to you on passing the exam.
6. She wished her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.她在错误的日期祝她朋友生日快乐。
(1)wish ①(动词)祝,祝愿(某人好运、幸福等)
wish sb sth 祝愿某人……
②(动词)但愿;希望 与hope同义。
wish to do sth 希望做某事 wish sb/sth to do sth 希望某人/某物做某事
③(名词)希望;愿望;(复数)祝福
make a wish 许愿
他祝愿朋友旅途平安。
He wished his friend a safe trip.
我希望有一天能去夏威夷。
I wish to go to Hawaii some day.
我们希望他们的梦想能够实现。
We wish their dream to come true.
她闭上眼睛,对着流星许了个愿。
She closed her eyes and made a wish on the shooting star.
辨析 wish hope
动词 表示某种强烈而难以实现的“愿望” 表示可以实现的“希望”或能达到的“期望”
wish to do sth 希望做某事 hope to do sth 希望做某事
wish sb/sth to do sth 希望某人/某物做某事 -
“wish+(that)从句”表示难以实现的愿望 “hope+(that)从句”表示可以实现的愿望
wish sb sth 祝愿某人某事 -
名词 常用复数形式,表示祝福 表示某人的期盼、愿望
6. She wished her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.她在错误的日期祝她朋友生日快乐。
6. She wished her friend happy birthday on the wrong date.她在错误的日期祝她朋友生日快乐。
我希望现在就走。
I wish to go right now.
我希望你去。
I wish you to go.
我希望我能像鸟儿一样飞翔。
I wish (that)I could fly like a bird.
我祝你新年快乐!
I wish you a happy New Year!
给你最美好的祝愿。
Best wishes to you.
辨析:wish与hope
我们希望再次见到你。
We hope to see you again.
我希望他能做那件事。
I hope (that)he can do that.
我们对未来充满希望。
We're full of hope for the future.
7. In many Asian countries, it is normal for people to eat with chopsticks.在许多亚洲国家,人们用筷子吃饭是很正常的。
Asian ①(形容词)亚洲的
其名词形式是Asia(亚洲)。
②(名词)亚洲人
中国是个亚洲国家。它位于亚洲东部。
China is an Asian country. It lies in the east of Asia.
许多亚洲人以米饭为主食。
Many Asians eat rice as their main food.
拓展: ① 在某些表示国家或大洲的名词后加-n,
可构成形容词:
Asia(亚洲)—Asian(亚洲的;亚洲人的)
Africa(非洲)—African(非洲的;非洲人的)
America(美国;美洲)—American(美国人的;美洲人的)
Australia(澳大利亚)—Australian(澳大利亚人的)
8. There are many rules and traditions about how to use chopsticks properly.关于如何恰当地使用筷子,有许多规则和传统。
tradition(名词)传统
形容词traditional意为“传统的,惯例的”。
the tradition of ……的传统
关于中国传统的故事
stories about Chinese traditions
春节吃饺子是中国的传统。
Eating dumplings during the Spring Festival is a Chinese tradition.
她给我做各种传统的中国菜。
She makes me all kinds of traditional Chinese dishes.
Nothing is easy at first.
We should keep trying and never give up.
Practice makes perfect.
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