book8-unit1-Using-book8-unit1-Using-languagelanguageUsing languageUsing languageLookatthepictures,readalltheexercisesandguesswhatthelisteningisabout. It is about a place in America. It is about California. It is about Joshua Tree National Park.GeorgeisonholidayintheUnitedStatesandheistouringaroundCalifornia.HeistelephoninghisfriendChristie.Listentotheirconversationandcheckyourprediction.Listentothetapeagainandanswerthefollowingquestions.1.WheredidGeorgestourstartandinwhichdirectionhashebeentravelling?HestartedinnorthernCalifornia,andhehasbeentravellingsouth.2.WhatsurprisedGeorgeaboutCalifornia?Thefactsthatnoteverybodyisrich,noteverybodylivesonthecoast,andthedesertinCaliforniaisnotliketherestoftheclimateofCalifornia,surprisedhim.3.WhydidGeorgehavethewrongideaaboutCaliforniabeforehewentthere?HehadwatchedtoomanyAmericanmovies.4.Whyaretheresomanydifferentkindsofmusic,foodandartinCalifornia?ManypeoplefromdifferentcountriesmovedtoCalifornia.Theybroughttheirowncustoms,cultureandfood.Theykeptthemupandsoproducedthelargevarietyoffood,music,customs,artandculturalactivities.ListenagainandcompletethepostcardGeorgewrote.DearChristie,ImhereinJoshuaTreeNationalPark,in_.HavebeentravelingaroundthestateofCaliforniaforthreeweeksnow.VerydifferentfromwhatIhaveseensoutheasternCaliforniain_. Noteveryoneis_andnoteveryonelivesnearthe_.Firsttravelledsoutheastthroughrichfarmlandthentothecentralpart.Theygroweverythinghereincluding_andfruit.Cattletoo.Thentraveledfurther_intomountainsand_.Americanmoviesbeach/coastrichcotton,vegetables,nutssoutheastdesertCaliforniansareveryfriendly,andtheyarefrommanydifferent_andcultures.Everyculturehasitsown_,_,foodandart.Mostinteresting.Wishyouwerehere.GivemylovetoPaula.Yours,GeorgeracesmusicfestivalsListentotheconversationcarefully,payattentiontothetwotypesoffeedbackinformationthatpeoplegiveandwritedownthequestionsandexpressionsthatChristieuses.We need feedback in a conversation when speaking on the telephone because verbal clues are necessary when you cannot see the persons face. Questionsandexpressions.Speaking(Activity5onpage7)WhatquestionsdoesChristieaskGeorge?Whereareyou?Wheresthat?Whatareyoudoingdownthere?Really?Sohowsthetripbeen?Andwhatabout?Whatsitreallylike?Whatothersceneryishere?Suchas?Hispanic? WhatexpressionsdoesChristiegiveGoergetoencouragehimtocontinuetheconversation?Cool.Yes,thatsright.Luckyyou!Mmm,soundsinteresting.Wow.Soundsfantastic!OnIsee.Soundsgreat.Gosh,George!JustasIthought.Talkabouttravelingtosomeplaces.Trytousetheexpressionsyouhavelearnedfromthelisteningtext.StudentAStudentBPlacePeoplePolite,well-educated,warm-heartedstaffssenseofenvironmentalprotectionStudentAStudentBClimateHotandmuggy;uncomfortablethroughouttheyearandtemperatureshereareextremelyvariable!StudentAStudentBInterestingthingsChineseandJapanesegardens;Chinatownthetransparentandmulti-coloredwaterinitslakes;TibetanprofessionalperformanceSample dialogue: A:Wherehaveyouvisitedrecently?B:Singapore,athrivingindependentcity-statelocatedjustoffthesoutherntipoftheMalayPeninsula.Thatsmarvelous.A:Whatistheclimatelike?B:Hot,muggyanduncomfortable.A:Whatdidyouthinkaboutthepeople?B:Polite,well-educated,andwarm-hearted.A:Whatotherinterestingthingsdidyousee?B:IvisitedChineseandJapaneselandscape.Theirdesignsareembodiedinthese neighbouringgardens.The Imperial Sung Dynasty styleisclippedtoperfectionwithinthe13-hectare(33-acre)ChineseGarden.ItboaststheworldslargestSuzhou-styleBonsaigardenoutsideofChina,containingover1,000plants.ThesymmetryandsimplicityofZenaestheticsisthemotifoftheJapaneseGardenswithitspeacefulrockgardensandsummerhouses.A:Thatsinteresting.Whatelsedidyoudo?B:IwenttoChinatown,whichissetagainstthebackdropofSingaporesmoderninfrastructureandtheprosperousfinancialdistrict.TheareaisareceptacleoftraditionalChinesecustoms.YixingXuansTeahouseprovidesafascinatinginsightintotheancient,ritualisticartoftea-makingwhileavisittotheThianHock KengTempleleavesoneinaweofChinesetraditionsofworshipandsymbolism.A:Fantasticjob!Reading on page 7 Alcatraz island has served as a harbor fortification, military detention facility and maximum-security federal penitentiary. The West Coasts first and oldest operating lighthouse is also located on Alcatraz. Today Alcatraz is one of San Franciscos top tour attractions that often sells out.cablecarcablecarandAlcatraz Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fishermans Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. Our fabulous location in the City by the Bay, puts you within minutes of the Maritime Museum, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and everyones favorite, the world famous San Francisco Cable Car lines. Fishermans Wharf offers some of the most incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the cityscape. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning over 1,280 meters to connect San Francisco to the surrounding northern Californian counties. The bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion in 1937 up until 1964. The bridge stands 67 meters above the water, with its towers reaching 227 meters above the water.Georges diary 12th14th JuneFastreading:Readthetextquicklyandwritethedayhesawthesethingsunderthephotosonpage7.Wednesday(AngelIsland)Monday(FishermansWharf)Tuesday(Chinatown)Tuesday(blueandwhiteroadsigns)Wednesday(GoldenGateBridge) Monday(cablecar)1.Readthetextcarefullyandcompletetheform.Monday *Wentstraighttohoteland_myluggage,thenwent_.*Rodeon_.*VisitedFishermansWharf.droppedexploringacablecarReadingTuesday_acouplefrommyhoteland_acar.Spentallday_.Inevening,wentto_.TeamedupwithhireddrivingaroundcityChinatownWednesday TookferrytoAngelIslandandhadagoodviewof_.Visitedafamousimmigrationstationontheisland.GoldenGateBridge2.Pleasereadthetextcarefullyandanswerthequestionsinexercise2onpage9.1).WhydidAndrewHallidieinventthecablecarsystem?Heinventedthecablecarsystembecausethehorse-drawntramsusedbeforewereunsafe.2).WheredidGeorgeeatlunchonhisfirstdayinSanFrancisco?SheateatFishermansWharf.3).WhydidGeorgehireacar?WhydoyouthinkhejoinedupwithTerriandPeter?Itwasconvenientforhimtotouraroundthecity.Itwascheapertohireacarwithotherpeoplebecausetheycouldsharethecost.Alsoheprobablyenjoyedbeinginthecompanyofothertourists.4).WhatthreethingscanvisitorsdoinChinatown.EatinChineserestaurants,gotomarkets,visittemplesandmuseums.5).WhatisAngelIslandfamousfor?ItwasfamousasaplaceforimmigrantstobecheckedbeforetheycouldenterCalifornia.RewritethediaryentryforTuesdayRewritethediaryentryforTuesdayinsertingallthemissingwords.insertingallthemissingwords.Iteamedupwithacouplefrommyhotel(PeterandTerri)andhiredacar.Wespentalldaydrivingaroundthecity.Theresafascinatingdrivemarkedoutfortourists.Ithasblueandwhitesignswithseagullsonthemtoshowwaytogo.Itsa79kmround-tripthattakesinallthefamousspots.Westoppedmanytimestoadmiretheviewofthecityfromdifferentanglesandtakephotographs.NowIhavereallygoodideaofwhatthecityslike.Intheevening,IwenttoChinatownwithPeterandTerri.Many/Alotof/SomeChineseimmigrantssettledinthisareainthe1850s.ThefrontsofthebuildingsaredecoratedtolooklikeoldbuildingsinsouthernChina.Wesawsomeinterestingtempleshere,andanumberofmarketsandagreatmanyrestaurants.Therearealsoartgalleriesandamuseumcontainingdocuments, photographsandallsortsofobjectsaboutthehistoryofChineseimmigration,butitsclosedintheevening.Iwillgobackduringtheday.Wehadadeliciousmealandthenwalkeddownthehilltoyouhotel. 1.Georgeisonholiday乔治在休假乔治在休假休假休假 have/goon/takeaholidayspendonesholiday(s)度假度假makeholiday(无冠词无冠词)gotoforonesholiday(s)去去度假度假Language pointsin/duringthe/onessummer/winterholiday(s)在暑假寒假期间在暑假寒假期间inthisholiday今年暑假今年暑假2.FromtopofthehillgotaspectacularviewofSanFranciscoBayandthecity.从山顶上看到旧金山湾和城市的壮丽风光。从山顶上看到旧金山湾和城市的壮丽风光。辨析：辨析：view,scenery,scene,sightview指从远处、高处看到的景象指从远处、高处看到的景象 scenery指某地总的自然景观指某地总的自然景观scene指展现在眼前的景象指展现在眼前的景象（是是scenery的一部分的一部分）sight指值得看的东西，某地特有的名胜指值得看的东西，某地特有的名胜thebeautifulsceneryoftheThreeGorgesThesceneaftertheearthquakewashorrible.thehistoricalsightsofLondonThemountainhotelofferedmagnificentviews.3.Builtin1873,thecablecarsystemwasinventedbyAndrewHallidie,whowantedtofindabetterformoftransportthanhorse-drawntrams.缆车系统建于缆车系统建于1873年，是由安德鲁年，是由安德鲁海利迪发明的，他试图找到一种比马拉海利迪发明的，他试图找到一种比马拉轨道车更好的交通方式。轨道车更好的交通方式。horse-drawn为为n.+past.padj.man-made人造的人造的snow-covered被雪覆盖的被雪覆盖的state-owned国营的国营的heartfelt由衷的由衷的4.thetramslippeddownthehilldraggingthehorseswithit.轨道车拖着马匹滑下山坡。轨道车拖着马匹滑下山坡。(1)slip滑，滑倒，失足滑，滑倒，失足Atramslippedof/fromherhand.书本从她的手中滑落。书本从她的手中滑落。(2)n.C小错误小错误Itsnormalforayoungmantomakeaslip.年轻人犯错误很正常。年轻人犯错误很正常。与与slip相关的短语：相关的短语：slipoff迅速脱去（衣服）迅速脱去（衣服）slipon迅速穿上（衣服）迅速穿上（衣服）slipout被无意说出被无意说出slipoutof迅速脱下（衣服）迅速脱下（衣服）slipsth.overonsb.巧妙地捉弄某人，欺骗某人巧妙地捉弄某人，欺骗某人slipup犯错误，疏忽犯错误，疏忽Inwinterdrivershavetroublestoppingtheircarsfrom_onicyroads.A.skatingB.skiddingC.slidingD.slipping在冬天在冬天,司机很难避免汽车在结了冰的司机很难避免汽车在结了冰的路面上打滑。路面上打滑。skate表示表示“(在冰面上在冰面上)滑行滑行”、“溜溜(冰冰)”一般指滑冰运动；一般指滑冰运动；skid表示表示“(人、车人、车等行进时因路面滑而向一侧等行进时因路面滑而向一侧)打滑，滑打滑，滑倒倒”；slide表示表示“(在冰、滑梯、跑道等在冰、滑梯、跑道等上上)滑行，滑动；滑落滑行，滑动；滑落”；slip表示表示“失脚，失脚，滑跤滑跤”，常指由于不小心、路滑等而滑，常指由于不小心、路滑等而滑倒。根据句意，此处指倒。根据句意，此处指“车轮的打滑车轮的打滑”。5.ItsalsotheplacetocatchtheferrytoAngelIslandandotherplacesintheBay.这也是乘渡船去天使岛和海湾其他这也是乘渡船去天使岛和海湾其他地方的渡口。地方的渡口。名法分析名法分析tocatchtheferrytointheBay为不定式作定语为不定式作定语,修饰修饰theplace。不定式做定语时不定式做定语时,与所修饰的词之间有三种与所修饰的词之间有三种关系关系:即动宾关系即动宾关系,主谓关系和同位关系。主谓关系和同位关系。6.Teamedupwithacouplefrommyhotelandhiredacar.与我旅店里的一对夫妇结队而行并与我旅店里的一对夫妇结队而行并且合伙租了一辆车。且合伙租了一辆车。tempup(with)与与合作或一起工作合作或一起工作,与与结成一队结成一队Letsteamup!我们联起手来吧！我们联起手来吧！7.Theresafascinatingdrivemarkedoutfortourists.有一条用线为游客画出界线的大道。有一条用线为游客画出界线的大道。driven.usedinthenamesofroads路路,大道大道Theyliveat141ParkDrive.他们住在公园路他们住在公园路141号。号。takein(1)吸收，收留，收容，收养，接待吸收，收留，收容，收养，接待Ourpartybranchtookinanewmemberyesterday.我们党支部昨天吸收了一名新党员。我们党支部昨天吸收了一名新党员。8.Itsa79kmround-tripthattakesinallthefamoustouristspots.正是这正是这79公里的往返旅程包括了所有公里的往返旅程包括了所有的著名的旅游景点。的著名的旅游景点。(2)包括包括Thispricetakesinthecostofalltheaccommodationandfood.这个价格包括了食宿等一切费用。这个价格包括了食宿等一切费用。(3)理会理会,理解理解,记住记住Iwonderifhesreallytakingitin.我想知道他是否真正明白了。我想知道他是否真正明白了。(4)欺骗，使上当欺骗，使上当Thesalesmanfindsiteasytotakeinoldladies.这个推销员发现老太太容易上当受骗。这个推销员发现老太太容易上当受骗。与与take相关的短语：相关的短语：takeafter长得像长得像takeapart拆开，拆卸拆开，拆卸takeaway拿开，拿走拿开，拿走takeback收回，使回忆起收回，使回忆起takeoff拿走，取下，去掉；脱去；（使）拿走，取下，去掉；脱去；（使）离开；起跳（飞），（飞）机起飞离开；起跳（飞），（飞）机起飞takeon承担，呈现，雇用承担，呈现，雇用takeover接管，接替接管，接替taketo喜欢，习惯喜欢，习惯takeupwith和和交往，和交往，和要好要好考例考例Dontbe_byproductspromisingtomakeyouloseweightquickly.(辽宁辽宁2007)A.takenoffB.takenoutC.takenawayD.takenin点拨点拨takein欺骗。欺骗。takeoff起飞起飞,脱下脱下;takeout拿出拿出;takeaway带走。此句意带走。此句意为为“不要让那些承诺很快能使你减肥的不要让那些承诺很快能使你减肥的产品骗了你。产品骗了你。”1)Theprice_(包括包括)thecostofalltheaccommodationandfood.2)Theoldladywashomeless,soI_(带回家带回家).3)Women_(经常上当经常上当)byproductsforlosingweight.takesintookherinareoftentakenin9.Sawsomeinterestingtempleshere,anumberofmarketsandagreatmanyrestaurants.看到一些有趣的寺庙、一些集市和看到一些有趣的寺庙、一些集市和许多饭店。许多饭店。“许多，大量许多，大量”，修饰可数名词修饰可数名词manymanya/anagreat/goodmanyagood/largenumberof修饰不可数名词修饰不可数名词muchagood/greatdealofalargeamountofamountsof修饰可数与不可数名词修饰可数与不可数名词alotoflotsofaquantityofquantitiesofplentyofasupplyofsuppliesof注意注意: : (1)amountsof与与quantitiesof后接不可后接不可数名词作主语时数名词作主语时,谓语动词用复数。谓语动词用复数。Largeamountsofmoneyarespentontobaccoeveryyear.每年都要花大量金钱在烟草上。每年都要花大量金钱在烟草上。(2)manya+(sing.)n.作短语，谓语动作短语，谓语动词用单数。词用单数。ManyastudentwantstoseethefilmHero.很多学生想看电影英雄。很多学生想看电影英雄。1.Shealwaysaskedmeabouthim.A_sheisconcernedabouthim.2.Nowandthensome_(海鸥海鸥)cameintosight.I.根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示或汉语提示,写出各单词的正确形式。写出各单词的正确形式。Apparentlyseagulls3.Myfatherh_threementohelphimwiththeharvestlastsummer.4.Wewanttobuyahouseinthec_areaofthecity.Buthousestherearemuchmoreexpensive.5.Hiswordsi_thathewasnotsatisfiedwithyourwork.hiredcentralindicated6.Themouse_(溜走溜走)quicklyfromthecatsclaws.7.Itsveryboringtoi_somanyadvertisementsintheplay.slippedinsert1.Cattleiskeptoffthefieldsbyabamboofence.2.Thereisasignindicatedtherightroadtofollow.3.Idroppedmyluggagesandranout.II.下列各句均有一处错误下列各句均有一处错误,请指出并改正。请指出并改正。isareindicatedindicatingluggagesluggage4.ItwasapparentlythatshedidnthearwhatIsaid.5.Agreatmanyofstudentsarestudyingintheclassroom.6.ItwasatthegatewhereItoldhimthenews.7.Thereisnodoubtwhetherhisfamilyisveryimportanttohim.apparentlyapparentof后加后加the或去掉或去掉ofwherethat或去掉或去掉atwhetherthat1.Youcan_(和和合作合作)anotherclassmateifyouwant.2.Atenniscourt_(已经被划出来已经被划出来)onthegrass.3._(她完全把我她完全把我欺骗了欺骗了)withherstory.4.Itseemsthereare_(很多失业的人很多失业的人)intheircountry.III.根据括号内的提示完成下列句子。根据括号内的提示完成下列句子。agreatmanypeopleoutofworkteamupwithhasbeenmarkedoutShetookmeincompletelyHomeworkAskthestudentstofinishActivity5onpage9.Descriptionofaplace Justasanartistusespainttocreateapicture,awriteruseswordstocreateadescription.Descriptivewritingcreatesapictureofaperson,place,thingorevent.Adescriptionessayisgenerallydevelopedthroughsensorydetails.Herearesometipsaboutthedescription.1.Selectingdetails:Thewritershould2.choosethosethathelptobringoutthe3.dominantcharacteristic.2.Catchingthefeaturesoftheplace:Youshouldmainlywriteaboutthethingsthatmakeitdifferentformotherplace.3.Givingyourviewpoints:Placesmaybedescribedfortheirownsake,asinessaysonvisitstofamousscenicplaces.4.Givingyourpurpose:Youshoulddescribetheplaceforthepurposeofrevealingthepersonalityandcharacterofaperson,orcreatingafeelingormood.结束结束