【Learning Content】Adverbial Clause【Learning Aims】By the end of the class, you should be able1. to master the usage of 3 kinds of Adverbial Clause(Adverbial clause of time, Adverbial clause of condition, Adverbial clause of concession ). 2. to use Adverbial Clause to express your manner of speaking in communication【Learning Procedures】Task 1 Adverbial clause of time1. 时间状语从句的引导词_2. 固定句型It has been six years since we last saw each other._It will be two years before we graduate.John thinks it wont be long before he is ready for his new job._By the time you came back, I had finished this book._We were having a meeting when someone broke in.We were about to set off when it suddenly began to rain.I had just finished the homework when the telephone rang._3. 倒装hardly/scarcely when, no sooner than中， hardly，scarcely和no sooner 位于句首时，句子半倒装。Hardly/ Scarcely had I got home when it began to rain.=No sooner had I got home than it began to rain.not until 位于句首时，主句半倒装。他直到完成作业才回的家。_ _Task 2 Adverbial clause of condition1.条件状语从句的引导词_The little boy wont go to sleep unless his mother tells him a story.Take your umbrella in case it rains.As long as youre happy, it doesnt matter what you do.I will come home only if you come with me.Suppose he cant come, who will do the work?Task 3 Adverbial clause of concession 1. 让步状语从句的引导词_2. as引导的让步状语从句的用法_1) Child as he is, he knows a lot. 2) Much as I admire him, I cant excuse his faults. 3) Try hard as he will, he never seems able to do the work satisfactorily. 3. however引导的让步状语从句的用法_ However rich you are, you shouldnt waste money.=No matter how rich you are, you shouldnt waste money. Whatever the weather is like, I will go to school. Task 4 注意1. 状语从句中的省略 时间、条件、让步等状语从句中的it is 可省略，或主语与主句主语相同时，从句中的主语和be动词可以省略。Whenever (it is) possible, you should come and help. He will come if (he is) asked. When necessary, I will explain it to you again. Though (he was) poor, the man was happy.2. 在时间和条件状语从句中，用一般现在时表示将来。如果明天下雨的话，我们就不去公园了。_Task 5 Finish Activity 2&3 on page 44.【达标检测】I. 单项选择1. I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel _ I heard the steps.A. while B. when C. since D. after2. _ the days went on, the weather got worse.A. With B. Since C. While D. As3. He was told that it would be at least three more months _ he could recover and return to work.A. when B. before C. since D. that4. - What was the party like? - Wonderful. Its years _ I enjoyed myself so much.A. after B. before C. when D. since5. It was a nice meal, _ a little expensive.A. though B. whether C. as D. since6. In time of serious accidents, _ we know some basic things about first aid, we can save lives.A. whether B. until C. if D. unless7. Please call my secretary to arrange a meeting this afternoon, or _ it is convenient to you.A. whenever B. however C. whichever D. wherever 8._ volleyball is her main focus, shes also great at basketball.A. Since B. Once C. Unless D. While9. No matter how_, it is not necessarily lifeless.A. a desert may be dry B. dry a desert may beC. may a desert be dry D. dry may a desert be10. Jack wasnt saying anything, but the teacher smiled at him _ he had done something very clever. A. as if B. in case C. while D. though 11. Leave your key with a neighbor _ you lock yourself out one day.A. ever since B. even if C. in case D. only if 12. The lawyer seldom wears anything other than a suit _ the season. A. whatever B. whenever C. however D. wherever13. , she is not able to persuade her father to give up smoking.A. Try as may she B. As she may try C. As may she try D. Try as she mayII. 用适当的词填空1. Frank