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Unit 2
Inspiring People
第4课时 (Section A 4a-4c)
By Yushen
It was great of … to develop a new kind of rice and help reduce hunger.
It was amazing that … did research in physics and chemistry even though …
It was difficult for … to do that kind of work back in those days.
It’s really very nice of … to support and encourage …
Read the sentences. Complete each sentence with a person you know of.
4a
It was great of Yuan Longping to develop a new kind of rice.
It was amazing that Michael Faraday did research in physics and chemistry even though he dropped out of school at an early age.
It was difficult for Marie Curie to do that kind of work back in those days.
Adam’s
father
It’s really very nice of Adam’s father to support and encourage his exchange study here.
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Observe and find
It was great of Yuan Longping to develop a new kind of rice and help reduce hunger.
It was amazing that Michael Faraday did research in physics and chemistry even though he dropped out of school at an early age.
It was difficult for Madame Curie to do that kind of work back in those days.
It’s really very nice of Adam’s father to support and encourage his exchange study.
1. it在句中作什么成分?2. 句子的真正主语是什么?
3. of和for前的形容词用法有何差异?
① It + is/was + adj. for sb.+ to do sth. 做某事对某人是怎么样的,
for后的形容词表示事物所具有的特征或客观情况。
It was difficult for Madame Curie to do that kind of work back in those days.
形式主语
真正的主语
To do that kind of work was difficult for Madame Curie back in those days.
It was difficult for Madame Curie to do that kind of work back in those days.
形容事情的本质特征
② It + is/was + adj. of sb.+ to do sth. 某人做某事是......的 of 后的形容词描述的是人的特征,品质等。
It was great of Yuan Longping to develop a new kind of rice.
形式主语
真正的主语
Yuan Longping was great to develop a new kind of rice.
It was great of Yuan Longping to develop a new kind of rice.
描述的是人的特征,品质
Fill in the blanks with for / of.
It’s necessary _____ a student to listen carefully in class.
It’s easy _____ us to chat online now.
It’s rude _____ the boy to shout at his mother.
It is generous (慷慨的) _____ the rich man to donate so much money to the charity.
It’s more meaningful _____ fans to support their team even when it loses the game.
The store is too far from my home, so it’s difficult _____ me to walk there.
It’s clever _____ the little girl to answer the question correctly.
8. It is important ______ us to learn English well.
9. It is dangerous ______ children to swim in the river alone.
10. It is polite ______ you to say “thank you” to others.
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听老师的建议对我们来说是有必要的。
向伟大的人学习,对我们来说是重要的。
It’s necessary for us to listen to our teacher’s advice.
It’s important for us to learn from great people.
你帮助老人穿过繁忙的街道真是太善良了。
It’s very kind of you to help the old cross the busy street.
他在公共场所大声讲话太不礼貌了。
It was impolite of him to talk loudly in public places.
③ It + is/was + ... + that 从句 ......是......的,
表达对某件事的评价、观点或感受
It was amazing that Marie Curie did research in physics and chemistry.
形式主语
真正的主语
It was amazing that Marie Curie did research in physics and chemistry
形容词用来评价、描述从句表达的整件事情
Examples:
1.It is clear that he doesn’t like playing soccer.
很明显他不喜欢踢足球。
2. It is true that practice makes perfect.
熟能生巧,这是真的。
3.It is surprising that she passed the exam easily.
她轻松通过了考试,真令人惊讶。
4. It is natural that kids love cartoons.
孩子们喜欢动画片是很正常的。
5. It was sad that he lost his old bike yesterday.
他昨天弄丢了旧自行车,让人难过。
6. It was amazing that he won first prize last week.
上周他拿了一等奖,太令人惊喜了。
7. It was strange that no one came to the party.
没人来参加派对,这事很奇怪。
结构 形容词特点 常用形容词 例句
It is/ was+ adj + of sb + to do 形容人的品质 kind, nice,
wise, brave, clever, foolish, It was great of him to develop a new kind of rice and help reduce hunger.
It is/was + adj + for sb + to do 形容事物的特点 important, necessary, easy, difficult, possible, It was difficult for women to do that kind of work back in those days.
It is /was + adj+ that‑从句 修饰that 整件事情:“这件事是…… 的” surprising ,amazing
strange ,clear ,important necessary ,true It was amazing that he did scientific research in physics and chemistry even though he didn’t receive a formal education.
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It was inspiring that Professor Gui's childhood dream of becoming a space scientist came true through his efforts and hard work
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Rewrite each sentence using the words in brackets.
1. We listen to our teacher's advice. (necessary)
It is necessary for us to listen to our teacher's advice
2. Tall trees grow from tiny seeds. (amazing)
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It is amazing that tall trees can grow from tiny seeds
3. Confucius said that we should treat our elders with respect. (wise)
It was wise of Confucius to say that we should treat elders with respect
4. Professor Gui's childhood dream of becoming a space scientist came true through his efforts and hard work. (inspiring)
5. Victor Hugo stood up for the common people he cared about. (brave)
It was brave of Victor Hugo to stand up for the common people he cared about
1.It is amazing that tall trees can grow from tiny seeds.
参天大树竟能由微小的种子生长而来,真是令人惊叹。
2. It was wise of Confucius to say that we should treat our elders with respect.
孔子说我们应当尊敬长辈,他是很有智慧的。
3.It was inspiring that Professor Gui’s dreamed of becoming a space scientist. His dream came true through his efforts and hard work.
贵教授梦想成为一名太空科学家,通过不懈努力,他的梦想得以实现,这十分鼓舞人心。
4.It was brave of Victor Hugo to stand up for the common people he cared about.
维克多・雨果敢于为他所关心的普通民众发声,十分勇敢。
Look and say
Who is the person in the picture?
What contribution (贡献) did he make to history?
4c: Complete the passage with the correct sentence parts. In what ways do you find Zhang Qian inspiring? Give your reasons.
A. It is important for us B. It was really brave and admirable
C. It is always inspiring D. It seemed impossible for him
______ to read about great people and learn their stories. Recently, I read about Zhang Qian, the pioneer of the famous Silk Road. In order to help defeat his enemies, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian to find the Yuezhi people. Unfortunately, Zhang Qian was caught by the enemy. ______ to finish his task or to return home. However, around 10 years later, he got a chance to run away, and he finally succeeded in finding the Yuezhi people. ______ that he never forgot his task, and his travel also brought back valuable information about the Western Regions. Later, he was sent to these places again to build relationships. Stories like this give us power and inspiration. ______ to understand the past and find ways to do more for a better future.
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1.It was really brave and admirable that he never forgot his task, and his travels also brought back valuable information about the Western Regions.
他始终没有忘记自己的使命,并且在旅途之后带回了关于西域的宝贵资料,实在勇敢且令人敬佩。
2.It is important for us to remember the past and find ways to do more for a better future.
对我们来说,铭记过去,并想方设法多付出,创造更加美好的未来,是十分重要的。
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4c
In what ways do you find Zhang Qian inspiring? Give your reasons.
He was caught by the enemy but never gave up his task.
After about 10 years, he ran away and found the Yuezhi people.
He brought back valuable information and built relationships.
His strong spirit encourages us to keep trying and never lose hope.
短语背诵
reduce hunger 减少饥饿
do research in 做某方面研究
in those days 在那时候
grow from 从…… 生长出来
treat sb with respect 尊敬某人
dream of梦想成为
come true 实现
through efforts and hard work通过努力和辛勤工作
stand up for 为…… 发声
Silk Road 丝绸之路
短语默写
减少饥饿
做某方面研究
在那时候
从…… 生长出来
尊敬某人
梦想成为
实现
通过努力和辛勤工作
为…… 发声
丝绸之路
短语背诵
in order to为了
defeat sb 打败某人
the Han Dynasty 汉朝
send somebody to派某人去
return home 回家
ran away逃跑
succeed in doing sth 成功做了某事
bring back 带回
the West Regions 西域
build relationships 建立往来
remember the past铭记过去
短语默写
为了
打败某人
汉朝
派某人去
回家
逃跑
成功做了某事
带回
西域
建立往来
铭记过去
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