Dec 16, 2015
Tasks for today:
• Spot dictation
• Revision:words and expressions
• Oral presentation:
My mum/dad is my hero
• Fun time
Spot Dictation
Directions:You will hear a passage. It will be read twice. Listen carefully and supply the missing words.
His foot ____, but it was nothing ________ with his ______, which made him go on until darkness ____. His blanket was wet, but he knew only he was hungry. In his troubled sleep, he dreamed of ____ meals. He woke up cold, ____ and lost; the small bag was still ____ him. As he ______ himself along, the bag became heavier and heavier. He opened the bag, ____ of small pieces of gold. He left half the gold on a ____.
hurt comparedhunger
fell
richsick
with pulled
full
rock
I. Old to New
seriously
begin a journey
surprise
exactly
join
help
force
make sure
severely start out amaze precisely engage in aid urge see to
Words & Expressions
II. Chinese to English
保持平衡难堪协调一致缺勤免受……使…… 遭受参加(活动)开玩笑
keep one’s balance embarrass coordinate miss keep free subject to engage in/participate in... kid
1. 让人看到我与父亲在一起时就感到难堪 to be embarrassed to be seen with my father
每每让我在众人面前演讲时,我总觉得很困窘。
I always feel embarrassed to be made to give lectures in public.
他希望过一种完全没有烦恼的生活。
2.使 (下面几级台阶 )没有冰雪to keep (the lower steps) free of ice
He wished to live a life entirely free of trouble.
Meals are provided free of charge.
In Spain she had a good time swimming and sun-bathing on the beach.
I had a hard time getting the driving license.
She had a difficult time persuading him to accept the job.
3. have a good (hard, difficult, etc.) time + doing sth.
4. be/feel amazed ( )
In what situation do you feel
amazed?
The foreign visitors were amazed by the great changes in the last decade in China.
I am amazed at the size of the campus.
by/at sth.
to do sth.
that clause
5. complain about sth.
complain to sb.
to say that you are dissatisfied, or unhappy about sth. or someone
The students always The students always
complain about the poor complain about the poor
food in the canteen.food in the canteen.
They never complain about They never complain about
working extra time to anybody.working extra time to anybody.
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Check Yourself
1.The manager assured the customer that his
complaint would be seen _____ immediately
A.on B.at C.to D.with
2.The students were participating _____ an
international energy-saving competition between
towns in New England and Canada.
A.for B.in C.to D.at
Choose the best one:Choose the best one:
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3. The persons that have the greatest influence
_____ children are their teachers.
A.in B.on C.for D.to
4. I used to smoke _____ but I gave it up three
years ago.
A.seriously B.heavily
C.badly D.severely
5. My camera can be _____ to take pictures in
cloudy or sunny conditions.
A.treated B.adjusted C.accepted D.suited
BOOK1Unit3 6. Police have _____ for the public to come forward
with any information which might help them in their inquiries. A. urged B.informed C.called D.told7. _____ his great wealth, he always remained a man of simple tastes. A.Except for B.With regard to C.Although D.Despite8. _____ the punishment was unjust, Helen accepted it without complaint. A.However B.So long as C.Since D.Even though
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9. _____ that my head had cleared, my brain was also beginning to work much better.
A.For B.Now C.Since D.Despite
10. If you happen to _____ my lost papers while you’re looking for your book, please let me know at once by telephone.
A.come up B.come across
C.come to D.come over
My Angel • My angel has a heart so precious. and sometimes her hair shines of gold. She is full of love and kindness. she makes my life meaningful and bold. • My angel is so smart. always showing me the right way. Without her I'd be lost. I know she'll never lead me astray. • My angel is beautiful. she is so special and like no other. I love her. for my angel is my mother.
What Makes A Dad • God took the
strength of a mountain.
• The majesty of a tree. The warmth of a summer sun.
• The calm of a quiet sea.
• The generous soul of nature.
• The comforting arm of night.
• The wisdom of the ages.
• The power of the eagle's flight.
• The joy of a morning in spring.
• The faith of a mustard seed.
• The patience of eternity.
• The depth of a family need.
• Then God combined these qualities.
• When there was nothing more to add.
• He knew His masterpiece was complete.
• And so. He called it ... Dad
This is to mother you This is to mother you. To_________you and get you through. Through when your nights are_______. Through when your_________are only blue. This is to mother you . This is to be with you. To hold you and to kiss you too. For when you need me I will do. What your own mother didn't do. Which is to mother you . All the______that you have known. All the__________in your______. All the 'wrong' things you have done. I will take from you when I come. All mistakes made in_________. All your unhappiness, I will take away with my kiss. Yes, I will give you____________ . For child I am so glad I've found you. Although my arms have always been around you. ________bird although you did not see me. I saw you. And I'm here to mother you. (Repeat)
lonelydreams
painviolence soul
distress
tenderness
comfort
Sweet