Unit 7

Objectives:

The infinitive preceded by a wh-word used as the object

The infinitive used as a postponed object in the pattern It takes (so much time) to do something

The bare infinitive used as the object complement The –ing participle used as the object in the patter

n Would you mind…?

Language Structure Practice(1课时 )

LSP 1 Asking for information about what to do Expressing gratitude LSP 2 Asking for and giving information about the length of time

needed for an action LSP 3 Asking for and giving information about something that is

likely to be seen or heard LSP 4 Requesting somebody to do something Expressing willingness to do as requested

Dialogues (2 课时 )

Dialogue 1 Broad questions Questions on specific

details Main idea Language teaching

points and practice

Dialogue 2 Likes, dislikes and

preferences Substitution practice

Language Points

1. alienate v. bring about a separation in feeling and sympathy. e.g. we’d better not alienate ourselves from the colleagues. alien a. belonging to another country or race; foreign alienation n. 2. envious a. feeling or showing envy She was envious of her sister’s beauty. envy v. n. / jealous 3. smash v. break into pieces violently and noisily; defeat, destroy she lost control of her car and smashed into a tree. This unexpected news smashed all his hopes. 4. accordingly ad. In accordance; correspondingly we must work out a plan and act accordingly. he was asked to leave and accordingly he went.

Readings (2 课时 )

Reading 1 Sample questions New words and phrase

s Language teaching poi

nts

Reading 2 Sample questions Language teaching poi

nts

Useful words and expressions

1.  in sb’s presence: with sb, in the same place as sb 2.  giggle: laugh quietly in a silly way, like a child, because

sth is funny; 3. coax:  persuade sb to do sth by talking to them in a kind,

gentle, patient way (pattern) coax sb into doing sth/ coax sb to do sth eg, coax the child into taking medicine 4. An impulse to write would flash through me, …(para): All

of a sudden, I felt a strong desire to write. impulse: sudden strong desire to do sth before thinking whether it is sensible; eg, Don’t act on impulse.(be driven by impulse to do sth)

Guided Writing (1 课时 )

Paragraph writing A thank-you note : --- expressing our gratitude --- showing our pleasure at the gift --- showing our appreciation of the sender’s

consideration.

Assignment

1. Guided writing 2. Exercises in WB

Background Information

＊ A Nation On The Wheel ＊ Drive-ins ＊ Ball games in Olympics

A Nation On The Wheel --- Car Culture in America I

When they first made their bumpy arrival on the American street scene in the early 1900s, automobiles were considered fussy toys for the rich and famous. Their cost and impracticality made them inaccessible for the average American. Henry Ford was the first to understand that while most Americans couldn‘t afford a car, virtually all of them wanted one. His Model T brought the automobile to middle class citizens and was the beginning of America’s love affair with its cars 。

A Nation On The Wheel --- Car Culture in America II

In the 1950s, the post-war boom produced a generation of teenagers with enough income to buy their own cars. These cars became so much more than just modes of transportation. They were reflections of a lifestyle. The ability to tune and soup-up muscle cars gave average Joes the opportunity to show off their power, their speed and their style in a way that personified the car as character

A Nation On The Wheel --- Car Culture in America III

Cars began to pervade American culture, not only on the

streets and in local drive-ins, but in entertainment as well.

In movies, the stars were often a combination of character and car.

Even the hit songs of the 60s captured a generation and lifestyle

focused on cars and girls.

From the little Deuce Coupe to the '34 wagon, "Woody" to the little GTO,

cars began to take center stage

A Nation On The Wheel --- Car Culture in America IV

Ever since, car culture has been a major niche lifestyle in America. In 2001, Universal Pictures' "The Fast and the Furious" opened #1 at the box office, outperforming movies with bigger budgets, mega-stars and expensive special events. The hot music, hip clothes and flashy cars gave the film a uniquely broad appeal. Plus, you didn't have to be a car enthusiast to "get it." Everyone could appreciate the high-performance machines and what they could do.

Drive-ins

This is the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants. With two drive-thru lanes and a walk-up window at our more than 800 locations, we are ideally positioned for today’s on-the-go guest. Known for our full-flavored, hand seasoned burgers, thick shakes and famous seasoned fries, Checkers/Rally’s provides the great tasting, fresh food with the robust flavors you crave – making our brand slogan, “little place.BIG TASTESM,” undeniable. 

Drive-in is a place offering a service ,where people stay in their cars while using the service provided.

In American there are drive-in movies, drive-in banks, drive-in restaurants, and even drive-in churches.

Ball Games In Olympics--- Cricket

Cricket is a team sport for two teams of eleven players each. A formal game of cricket can last anything from an afternoon to several days. Although the game play and rules are very different, the basic concept of cricket is similar to that of baseball. Teams bat in successive innings and attempt to score runs, while the opposing team fields and attempts to bring an end to the batting team's innings. After each team has batted an equal number of innings (either one or two, depending on conditions chosen before the game), the team with the most runs wins.

Cricket ball

Ball Games In Olympics

golf 高尔夫球 cricket 板球volleyball 排球badminton 羽毛球table tennis 乒乓球baseball 棒球 basketball 篮球 football/soccer 足球tennis 网球rugby 橄榄球 softball 垒球 handball 手球 water polo 水球