资源简介

(共24张PPT)
Unit 3
The world meets China
Review: adverbial clauses
Learning objectives
To review adverbial clauses
To practice adverbial clauses by doing some exercises
Adverbial clause
What type of clauses are the red parts
a You can only imagine how travellers felt when they saw the oasis of
Dunhuang ahead of them.
b If you look up, you can see the paintings and other artworks.
c ... Dunhuang was not as prosperous as it used to be.
d Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote cultural
exchange ..., Dunhuang was the ideal place.
Lead-in
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a You can only imagine how travellers felt when they saw the oasis of
Dunhuang ahead of them.
b If you look up, you can see the paintings and other artworks.
c ... Dunhuang was not as prosperous as it used to be.
d Given that the theme of the Expo was to promote cultural
exchange ..., Dunhuang was the ideal place.
Activity 1-Identifying adverbial clauses
1 Classify the adverbial clauses in the sentences.
condition comparison reason time
b
c
d
a
1. Although regular exercise is very important, it’s never a good idea to exercise too close to bedtime.
2. A new shopping centre will be built where the old fish market used to be.
3. Our teacher looked here and there on our playground as if she was looking for something.
4. I got up early so that I could catch the first bus.
5. He speaks so fast that no one can catch him.
(concession让步)
(place)
(manner方式)
(purpose)
(result)
Link verbs show the adverbial types.
2 What other types of adverbial clause can you think of Give some examples.
Now look for more sentences with adverbial clauses in the reading passage. Tip: Link verb matters.
Para. 3 (The 1st line on Page 27) The Apsaras are depicted sailing in the bright blue sky, with their scarves flying, as if they are about to fly down to meet us.
Para. 4 (The 1st sentence) Now, something really extraordinary happened in 1900, when a Taoist priest made one of the most important finds of the 20 century.
Para. 4 (line 9) Dating from 405 AD to 1002 AD, these hidden treasures give us a picture of Dunhuang when it was at the very centre of the Silk Road trade.
(manner)
(time)
(time)
Para. 5 (Line 3) Gradually, it faded from memory, even though it was once such a great city.
Para. 6 (Line 3) Dunhuang has once again become a global crossroads since it hosted hundreds of representatives from 51 countries for the Silk Road International Cultural Expo in 2017.
Link words show the logic between the adverbial clause and main clause.
(concession)
(reason)
a. Since Li Hua was seriously injured, he left the court sadly.
b. Seriously injured, Li Hua left the court sadly.
c. When Li Hua’s mother heard the bad news, she burst into tears.
d. Hearing the bad news, Li Hua’s mother burst into tears.
e. Li Hua decided to work diligently so that he can recover soon for the next game.
f. Li Hua decided to work diligently to recover soon for the next game.
Read the story about Li Hua，a volleyball player who failed in a competition, and compare the sentence groups.
Adverbial clause
状语从句
Non predicative verbs
非谓语动词
If Li Hua practices harder, he will win the game next time.
Only if Li Hua practices harder will he win the game next time.
Inversion is used in adverbial clause.
Adverbial
clause
Summary-1
1.Link verbs indicate the adverbial types.
2. Link words show the logic between the adverbial clause and main clause.
3. Adverbial clause can be replaced by non predicative verb
4. Inversion can be used in some cases.
Function:
You can only imagine how travellers felt.
You can only imagine how travellers felt when they saw the oasis of Dunhuang ahead of them.
Adverbial clauses can be very useful for
adding information and showing logic.
Summary-2
What instrument does the artist play
Do you know the name of the artist
What contribution has he made in terms of “The World Meets China”
Let’s watch a video clip！
Activity 2-Using adverbial clause
What instrument does the artist play
violoncello/cello
Do you know the name of the artist
Yo Yo Ma
What contribution has he made in terms of “The World Meets China”
Yo-Yo Ma is a French-born Chinese American cellist known for his musical talent. In 1998, Ma founded Silk Road, an organisation that explores musical traditions in countries 1_________________________________________.
The fundamental purpose of Silk Road is to bring
people from across the globe together to play and
listen to music. Instruments and styles are blended
together to create music that is surprising, rich, and
completely original, 2________________________________. What’s more, 3____________________________________, people can learn about the development of culture as a whole.
Complete the passage with the clauses in the box, then talk about what types of adverbial clause they are.
so that people can learn about different cultures
no matter what culture it comes from
as the traditional is mixed with the modern
purpose
concession
reason
The events that Silk Road organises are either performances, workshops, or mixed musical-artistic displays. It is so successful 4____________________________________.
People meet as strangers, but they leave 5____________________, learning that different cultures have more in common than they imagined.
that over 15,000 people each year attend them
as if they are neighbours
manner
result
Activity 3-Applying adverbial clauses
Look at the picture and describe it using adverbial clauses where appropriate. You may use the information to help you.
Research and development
研发
One possible version
Since HSR service started in China in 2008, it has undergone rapid growth. The experience of train travel becomes much more efficient and enjoyable than before because journeys are not only much faster but also more comfortable. China’s HSR had another technological leap when a major breakthrough was made in 2015, using independent R&D.
Travellers have become so accustomed to the incredible speed of HSR that many of us have already forgotten the old, slow trains of just a decade ago. Now, China cooperates with dozens of countries around the world in order to share its groundbreaking technology and develop HSR services overseas.
Activity 4 - Creating and reviewing
Work in pairs. Describe another Chinese innovation that has had a great impact both at home and abroad. Use adverbial clauses where appropriate.
Other Chinese innovation
New Four Inventions of China
shared bikes
Ali pay
online shopping
high speed train
Take the new four inventions for example
According to a research, foreigners _______ come to China to live for a while will be amazed by Chinese development. They get used to using Chinese softwares and they believe that Ofo, Alipay,Taobao and high speed train are the new four inventions, ________ influence their life greatly. They even play the joke _________ they can’t live without these equipment. They desire to bring these products back to their countries _______ they leave China.
For the foreigners who don’t have the chance to visit China believe______ China is poor, __________ the western media trend to release the negative information. Now more Chinese products have won the praise and conquered the western people._____________ the rise of economy power brings us confidence, many foreigners no longer mock at this old country. Instead, they are eager to probe more about its diversity.
who
which
that
when
that
because
Since/As
Adverbial clause
Beidou Navigation System
Tiangong Space Station
Super telescope
Winter Olympics
Surf the Internet to learn more about modern Chinese influence, read at least 3 articles and recite 5 adverbial clauses that you like most.
Preview P39-41 on your textbook.
Homework

展开更多......

收起↑