1、 1 Period TwoPeriod Two Listening and Speaking & Reading and Listening and Speaking & Reading and ThinkingThinkingLanguage pointsLanguage points .重点单词 1engine n引擎;发动机;火车头 2chat vi.聊天;闲聊 3identity n身份;个性 4cash n现金;金钱 5update vt.更新;向提供最新信息 n更新;最新消息 6surf vt.& vi.浏览;冲浪 7access n通道;(使用、查阅、接近或面见的)机会 vt.进
2、入;使用;获取 8charity n慈善;慈善机构(或组织) 9tough adj.艰难的;严厉的 10province n省 11conference n会议;研讨会;正式会谈 12resident n居民;(美国的)住院医生 adj.(在某地)居住的 13convenient adj.方便的;近便的convenience n方便;便利 14benefit n益处 vt.使受益 vi.得益于beneficial adj.有益的;有利的 15distance n距离distant adj.遥远的 16 inspire vt.鼓舞; 激励; 启发思考inspired adj.品质优秀的; 受影响
3、的inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的 掌握规律 巧记单词 convenient adj.方便的;近便的 t 改为 ceconvenience n.方便;便利 如:importantimportance distantdistance differentdifference inspire vt.鼓舞;激励;启发思考 dinspired adj.品质优秀的 inginspiring adj.鼓舞人心的 如:surprise vt.使吃惊surprised adj.感到吃惊的surprising adj.令人吃惊的 disappoint vt.使失望disappointed adj.感到失望
4、的disappointing adj.令人失望的 .核心短语 1search engine(互联网上的)搜索引擎 2 2look up 仰望;查阅 3by the way 顺便说;顺便问 4identity card 身份证 5no longer 不再 6out of work 失业 7keep sb. company 陪伴某人 8apply for 申请 9now that 既然;由于 10go through 经历 .经典句式 1现在分词作定语 There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our liv
5、es more convenient. 有不计其数的文章告诉我们互联网如何使我们的生活更方便。 2“find宾语宾补”和“with名词to do”结构 At age 50,she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her computer to keep her company. 50 岁时,她发觉自己失业了,困在家里,只有电脑相伴。 3so.that.引导结果状语从句 She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start a
6、n IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. 她受到网友的启发,决定成立一个 IT 俱乐部来教年纪较大的人们学习如何使用电脑和互联网。 4it 充当形式主语,真正的主语是 to do 不定式 She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new techno
7、logy. 她认为,消除数字鸿沟、确保人人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术,是非常重要的。 重点词汇 I listen to musicI listen to music,stream videosstream videos,oror look uplook up information.information.我听音乐,流播视频或者 查阅信息资料。 3 look uplook up 仰望;查阅 look up to 仰视;尊敬;赞赏 look into 往里看;调查 look out 向外看;当心,小心 look down on/upon 俯视;轻视;看不起 (1)He is looki
8、ng uplooking up some information about the Internet in the library. 他正在图书馆查找一些有关互联网的信息。 (2)We looked uplooked up and found a deer standing at the top of the mountain,eating the grass. 我们抬头发现一只鹿站在山顶上吃草。 用上述短语填空 (3)Hes a nice teacher who weve always looked up to. (4)They were looking into the cause of
9、 the accident day and night but still failed. (5)A good teacher never looks down on/upon slow students. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenientconvenient. .有不计其数的文章告诉我
10、们互联网如何使我们的生活更方便。 convenient convenient adjadj. .方便的;便利的 It is convenient for sb. to do sth. 某人方 便做某事。 convenience n便利;方便 at ones convenience 在某人方便的时候 for convenience 为了方便起见 for the convenience of sb. 为了方便某人 (1)If we had such a magic watch,our life would become more convenientconvenient. 如果我们有这样一块神奇的
11、手表,我们的生活将会变得更加方便。 (2)Im convinced that it will be more convenient for people to do some shopping online in the future.我相信未来人们在网上购物会变得更加方便。 (3)If you are interested,please send an application email at your earliest convenience. 如果你感兴趣,请尽早在你方便的时候发一封求职邮件。 注意:(1)convenient 作表语时,不可用人作主语,而要用物作主语或用 it 作形式主
12、语。“当你 4 方便的时候”应翻译成 when it is convenient for you,而不是 when you are convenient。 (2)convenience 意为“便利;方便”时,为不可数名词;意为“便利的事物或设施”时,为可数 名词。 She realised that one of the greatest She realised that one of the greatest benefitsbenefits of the Internet was its ability to of the Internet was its ability to remo
13、ve the remove the distancedistance that usually exists between people.that usually exists between people.她意识到互联网的最大好处 之一就是能够消除通常存在于人和人之间的距离感。 benefit benefit n n利益;好处 vtvt. .有利于;有益于;受益 for the benefit of sb. for ones benefit 为了某 人的利益 have the benefit of 得益于 benefit sb. /sth. 使某人或某物受益 benefit from/by
14、.从中受益/获益 beneficial adj.有利的;有益的;受益的 be beneficial to.be of benefit to.对有益; 对有利 (1)As we know,books are the source of knowledge.I benefitbenefit a great deal fromfrom reading. 正如我们所知,书籍是知识的源泉。我从读书中受益匪浅。 (2)The soldier lost his life for the benefit of his motherland. 这名士兵为了祖国的利益献出了生命。 (3)Doing exercis
15、e every day is of great benefit to health.每天做运动对健康有很大好处。 (4)The doctor considered that the change would be beneficial(benefit) to her recovery. 医生认为这种变化会对她的康复有益。 佳句背诵 It is known to us all that doing eye exercises benefitsbenefits our eyes,and that is to say,our eyes can benefit frombenefit from doi
16、ng eye exercises. 众所周知,做眼保健操对我们的眼睛有好处。也就是说,我们的眼睛会受益于做眼保健操。 distance distance n n距离;远方 in the distance 在远处 at a distance 隔一段距离;从远处 at a distance of 在远处 keep sb. at a distance 对某人冷淡;与某人疏 远 keep ones distance from 与保持距离;疏 5 远 distant adj.遥远的;远处的;久远的 (5)Whats the distancedistance between your house and
17、your school?你家离学校有多远? (6)The boy who is standing in the distance has a gift for writing. 站在远处的那个男孩有写作的天赋。 (7)One can see the ancient ruins at a distance of 20 miles. 人们从 20 英里之处就能看到这个古老的废墟。 (8)Her father advised her to keep her distance from that fellow.她父亲劝她疏远那 个家伙。 She was so She was so inspiredin
18、spired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.她受到网友的启 发,决定成立一个 ITIT 俱乐部来教年纪较大的人们学习如何使用电
19、脑和互联网。 inspire inspire vtvt. .激励;鼓舞 inspire sb. to do 鼓励某人做某事 inspire sb. with sth. 用鼓励某人 inspired adj.品质优秀的;能力卓越的;受影响 的 inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的;激励的 (1)The actors inspiredinspired the kids withwith their enthusiasm.演员用他们的热情鼓舞着孩子们。 (2)By giving talks,they hope to inspire children to protect(protect) rare
20、 species. 他们希望通过演讲鼓舞孩子们保护稀有物种。 (3)This book is so inspiring(inspire) that many students can learn much from it. 这本书如此鼓舞人心,以至于很多学生从中学到了很多。 She believes that it is highly important She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure to bridge the digital divide and make
21、 sure that everyone hasthat everyone has accessaccess to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.to the Internet and knows how to use new technology.她 认为,消除数字鸿沟、确保人人都能使用互联网并且知晓如何运用新技术,是非常重要的。 access access n n通道;机会;权利 vtvt. .进入;使用;获取 have access to 拥有的机会;可以接近;进入 accessible adj.可接近的;可进入的;可使用
22、的 6 be accessible to.可接近/可靠近/可使用 (1)The only accessaccess to the farmhouse is across the fields. 去那个农舍的唯一通路是穿过田野。 (2)Every student has free access to the library. 每个学生都可以自由进入该图书馆。 (3)Computers should be made readily accessible(access) to teachers and pupils. 应该让老师和学生随时使用电脑。 注意:access 前通常不加冠词,且 acces
23、s 和 accessible 短语中的 to 是介词。 When youWhen you go throughgo through tough timestough times,you meet others who are facing similar challenges.you meet others who are facing similar challenges. 当你经历困难时期时,你遇到其他与你面临同样挑战的人 go through go through 经历;经受;完成;仔细检查;(法案等)通过;花完;用掉 一词多义 写出下列句子中 go through 的汉语意思 (1)H
24、e went throughwent through many difficulties before he succeeded.经历 (2)You must go throughgo through your papers before you hand them in.仔细检查 (3)The plan went throughwent through,which made us all happy.(法案等)通过 (4)We went throughwent through all our money last week and had nothing to buy the milk.花完
25、;用掉 go by 时间流逝;消逝 go over 复习;温习 go up 上升 go down 下降 用上述短语填空 (5)With time going by,he forgot the whole thing. (6)Youd better go over the lessons before the exams. (7)The price of houses has gone up in some cities so that many families have trouble in buying houses. 经典句式 She wasShe was so so inspired
26、by the people she met online inspired by the people she met online that that she decided to start an IT she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet.她受到网友的启 发,决定成立一个 ITIT 俱乐部来教年纪较大的人们学习如何使
27、用电脑和互联网。 7 so .that .如此以至于,其中 that 在句中引导结果状语从 句。 so 形容词或副词 形容词an单数可数名词 many/few复数可数名词 much/little不可数名词 that. such anadj.单数可数名词 adj.不可数名词 adj.复数名词 that. (1)My mother is soso stubborn thatthat I can never persuade her to give in. 我的母亲很固执,我从来不能说服她让步。 (2)It is so good a film that I like to see it a seco
28、nd time. It is such a good film that I like to see it a second time. 这部电影如此好,以至于我想再看一遍。 (3)We had so little time that we couldnt finish the work on time. 我们的时间那么少,以至于我们不能按时完成那项工作。 (4)We had such bad weather that we had to stay at home.天气这么糟,我们不得不待在家 里。 Now thatNow that he works and can take care of
29、himselfhe works and can take care of himself,his daughter has time to study at his daughter has time to study at university.university.既然他工作了并且能照顾自己,他的女儿就有时间在大学学习了。 now that 既然,由于,引导原因状语从句,在口语中可以省略 that。与 now that 意思相 近的有 seeing that,since 等。 就像 although/though 不能与 but 连用,because 不能与 so 连用一样,当 now t
30、hat 引导 的从句表示原因时,主句前不能加 so。 (1)Now Now (thatthat) you have mentioned it,Ill keep it in mind.既然你提到了,我会铭记在心。 (2)S Seeing thateeing that nobody was at home,I had to leave. 由于没人在家,我只好走了。 (3)Now (that)/Since the professors lecture is very interesting,why not go and attend it? 既然教授的讲座很有趣,为什么不参加呢? 注意:引导原因状语
31、的介词短语有 due to,thanks to,because of,as a result of,owing to, on account of 等。 8 No matter howNo matter how small a town issmall a town is,everyone should be able to join the global network everyone should be able to join the global network and access the world of the Internetand access the world of t
32、he Internet!不论一个城镇多么小,每个人都应该能够加入全 球网络并进入互联网的世界! no matter how 引导让步状语从句,意为“无论多么”,此时可用 however 代替。 “no matter特殊疑问词(如 who/what/where/when 等)”均可引导让步状语从句,可与 wh-ever 等词互换。 (1)No matter how/HoweverNo matter how/However late it is,his mother is always waiting for him. 不管多晚,他母亲总是等着他。 (2)No matter what/Whatev
33、er you say,I wont believe you any longer. 无论你说什么,我再也不相信你了。 (3) Come to see me whenever you like. 不论何时,只要你高兴就可以来见我。 .单句语法填空 1The talk may be held at your convenience. 2There is no doubt that the plants benefit from the rain. 3When the lost boy saw the smoke rising in the distance,he became excited im
34、mediately. 4Do you think cloning may be beneficial(benefit) to humans? 5The old man is trying his best to make his books accessible(access) to children. 6Candidates must go through a process of selection. 7However hard he may try,he couldnt open the door. 8It is so heavy a suitcase that I cant carry
35、 it upstairs. 9You can look up the word you dont know in the dictionary I gave you yesterday. 10We were inspired(inspire) by what you said at the meeting. .完成句子 11If it is convenient for you,you should do more outdoor exercise,which can contribute to you keeping up a good state of mind. 如果你方便的话,你应该多
36、进行户外运动,它有助于你保持良好的心态。 12China has been pushing the reform for the benefit of all its citizens. 中国一直在为了全体公民的利益而推行改革。 13The little boy was so clever that he could understand what I said. 9 这个小男孩如此聪明以至于他能理解我说的话。 14No matter who/Whoever breaks the rules,he will be punished. 无论谁违背规则,都要受到惩罚。 15Now (that)/S
37、ince dinner is ready,wash your hands. 既然晚饭准备好了,你去洗手吧。 基础巩固 .单词拼写 1My kids spend hours chatting(聊天) on the phone to their friends. 2Will it be convenient(方便的;便利的) for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight? 3I would appreciate it if you could pay for these goods in cash instead of in cheque. 4If
38、 you surf the Internet,you will spend time finding and looking at things on the Internet. 5The new teaching method will benefit(使受益) a large number of students. 6Your speech made at the meeting last week inspired(鼓舞) everyone present. 7The remote desert area is accessible(可进入的) only by helicopter. 8
39、He was back in the office,updating(更新) the work schedule on the computer. 9Its a long distance between my home and school. 10You can stay here and keep me company,or I will feel lonely. .选词填空 in the distance;now that;go through;keep pany;look up;benefit from 11A large number of students will benefit
40、 from the new teaching method. 12I can see a car coming towards us in the distance. 13Now that you have grown up,you should not rely on your parents. 14Peter has lost his job,and the family is going through a very difficult time. 15The driver hurt in the accident was kept company in hospital by his
41、wife yesterday. 16You will look up the data we need and then enter it into online database. .单句语法填空 17It was really annoying;I couldnt get access to the data bank you had recommended. 18She always inspires her kids to do(do) things all by themselves. 19There has been a great distance(distant) betwee
42、n us since our quarrel. 20Look out!Here comes a car. 21England is the largest of the four countries and for convenience(convenient) it was divided into three zones. 10 22So angry were they that they were out of control and hit their boss. .单句写作 23孩子们应该有上网的机会。(access) Kids should have access to the I
43、nternet. 24由于看过了她的生活状况,我们才知道为什么她需要那么多钱。(now that) Now that weve seen how she lives,we know why she needs so much money. 25从远处看这幅画会更好些。(distance) The picture looks better at a distance. 26据说瑜伽对健康有益。(benefit) It is said that Yoga is of great benefit to health. 能力提升 .阅读理解 Computers are very important t
44、o modern life.Many people think that in the future computers will be used a lot in everyday life.It is thought that we wont have to go shopping because we will be able to get most things which are sold in shops on the Internet.There will be no more books because we will be able to get all texts from
45、 computers.The Internet will be used to play games,see films and buy food.Most telephone calls will be made by computers,too. Some people are glad about those new ways of shopping and communicating.Others do not think that computers will replace our old ways. Some people think that one day we will n
46、ot read books made of paper.Instead,we will buy and read books using computers,which will keep many different books in them at the same time.We wont need to turn lots of pages and paper will be saved.Computerized books will be used more and more. While many people say it is a pleasure to go into sho
47、ps and look at things you want to buy.It is also unlikely that many people will want to read large texts on our computers because paper books are perhaps more friendly.Maybe computers wont change these two habits. 语篇解读 本文属于说明文。随着科技的发展,电脑变得尤为重要,作者通过这篇文章鼓励 读者一定要好好学习电脑。 27What is the main idea of this
48、passage? APeople like going shopping. BReading books is important. 11 CComputers are important. DComputers can be used to play games. 答案 C 解析 主旨大意题。根据第一段首句“Computers are very important to modern life.”可知, 文章主要讲了随着科技的发展电脑很重要,故选 C。 28There will be no more books because . Athere is no paper in the future Bpeople dont like reading books Cthey are very expensive Dwe can read passages from computers 答案 D 解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Some people think that one day we will not read books made of paper.Ins