他们：在英国乘公交车是要排队的，先来后到。
现在你明白了，了解另一个国家的文化是多么重要。
Word Focus 设计思路：
英语词汇中不少词有多种词性,也有不少词一词多义,掌握了这一特点,对我们更好地记忆单词和灵活、准确地使用单词大有好处。
参考教法
● 鼓励学生比较一词多性和一词多义在具体语境中的意思，切不可死记硬背。 ● 鼓励学生多读简易读物, 通过泛读体会词性和词义的活用。
● 编写一段对话或一个故事，尽可能多地用到同一个单词的不同词义。如： host: n. ① a country or a place that provides the necessary space or equipment for an organized activity
host country/ city：主办国、东道国；主办城市
② a person who introduces a radio or TV program, or who’s invited the guests and provides the meal host of a party: 晚会主持人
host of Spring Festival Gala 春晚主持人 talk show host: 脱口秀主持人
host family: (给外国留学生提供住宿的)寄宿家庭 v.
① to provide the place or something that is needed for an organized activity to host the World Cup 举办世界杯 to host a party: 举办一场晚会 ② to introduce a radio or TV program
host a TV program/ a talk show 主持电视节目/脱口秀
latest a. ① the newest
latest report/ news: 最新报道；新闻
latest novels/ books/ movies: 最新小说、书籍、电影
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the latest products/ technology: 最新产品、技术 the latest fashion 最新时尚 ② no later than the time mentioned at the latest: 最迟
③ the superlative degree of late (late的最高级) the latest arrival: 最后一个到达的人
Grammar It 用法 设计思路
本单元列举了it的常见用法。It 用法指代广泛，了解它的用法对掌握句子结构和正确理解句义有很重要的作用。
参考教法
● 课前让学生准备含有 ―it‖ 的英语句子，并讲解它的含义。 ● 在课堂中分享、讨论他们的例子。 ● 教师总结常用句型。
一、It用作实词
表达以下概念：指代前文提到的事物，前文中的this, that；替代前文中的内容；指代一位性别不明的小孩或未知的人；指代未指明但谈话双方都知道的那件事；指代时间、天气、气候、距离等自然现象。
二、It用作形式主语
替代作主语的从句、动词不定式、动名词，而把真正作主语的从句、动词不定式、动名词置于句尾。 常见句型：
1. 代作主语的动词不定式，其句型为 （1）It be adj. (for sb.) to do sth. （2）It be adj. of sb. to do sth.
（3）It替代作主语的动名词的常见句型： It’s no good/use doing… It’s (well) worth doing…
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2. It替代作主语的从句常见句型 （1）It is + n. +从句 （2）It is adj. +clause
It’s surprising that… (should)………竟然…… It’s a pity/shame that…(should)………竟然…
三、It 作形式宾语
用来替代作宾语的从句、动词不定式、动名词，而把真正作宾语的从句、动词不定式、动名词置于句尾。 It 作形式宾语的常见句型：
v. + it+ adj. / n. (for / of) to do / clause (verb=think, believe, suppose, consider, feel, make, keep…)
Language Practice
ⅠRead and recite the following sentences. 略
II. Word building. wait -----waiter
teach -----teacher
design ----- designer write ----- writer make ----- maker dance -----dancer
interview ----- interviewer; interviewee
employ ----- employer; employee
1. Lu Xun is a well-known writer in China. 2. Her daughter is a famous dancer, and she gave us a wonderful dance show yesterday.
3. The interviewer asked him several questions during the interview. 4. He has driven for ten years. He is a skilled driver. 5. As a waiter, you should serve our guests quickly. III. Fill in the blanks with the given words. Change the form where necessary. 1. The meeting discussed how to promote the latest product. 2. He felt puzzled about what the question meant. 3. We should put away our differences and work together for our common goals. 4. Visitors are lining up for the Natural History Museum now to learn about the sciences. 8
5. The rocket brought back information which we could never get in any other way. 6. He treats me as one of his family. 7. Social customs vary greatly from country to country 8. I’m embarrassed to say this, but I forget your name. 9. Come along with me. I’m going that way, too. 10. I am ready to help, if necessary.
IV. Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given words.
1. It is necessary to walk dogs in the park once a day if you want them to be healthy. 2. It took many years for people to forget the unpleasant memories of war. 3. It won’t make much difference whether you go today or tomorrow. 4. Which country will be the host country for the next Olympic Games? 5. We were disappointed to learn that the picnic had been cancelled. 6. It’s impossible for a student to learn everything well. 7. He felt embarrassed to make speeches in public.
8. The president has recently returned from a tour of South Africa.
Ⅴ. Tell the function of “it” in the following sentences.
1. I dropped my watch and it broke. It指代watch, 作主语。
2. The weather forecast says it should be fine tomorrow. 指代天气, 作从句主
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3. I don’t think it important whether he agrees or not. 形式宾语 4. It is a shame that they treat the old that way. 形式主语 5. It is difficult to do the job well. 形式主语 6. It takes years to master a new language. 形式主语
Ⅵ. Rewrite the following sentences according to the models. Section A Key:
1. It is easy (for us) to see why so many PC users have bought this software. 2. It is impolite (for one) to urge other people to drink in the west.
3. Do you think it is important for modern young people to master at least two foreign languages?
Section B
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Key:
1. The doctor thinks it good for him to have a holiday. 2. We feel it very nice to visit Beijing University.
3. Many foreigners find it necessary for them to have a better understanding of Chinese.
Ⅷ.Translate the following sentences into English or Chinese. Key:
1. He puts away some money every month to buy a bicycle.
2. Will you bring some coffee back on your way home from the supermarket? 3. I wanted to ask him to give me a hand, but found it embarrassing to do so. 4. It is important and necessary for us to know the differences between eastern and western cultures.
5. It is a pity that you have missed that report.
6. 如果你想有次愉快的旅行，应该尽可能弄清楚东道国的礼节和风俗。 7. 售票员赶紧跑下汽车看看到底发生了什么事情。 8. 上车要按照先来后到的顺序。 9. 我花了差不多一个小时才做出那道题. 10. 互联网方便了人们的联系。
Reading Practice 设计思路
● 选择同一主题文章，拓展知识面。 ● 扩大阅读量，培养语感。 参考教法
● 教师可以问学生他们是否有预约的习惯，一般提前多长时间，是否会轻易改变，让他们比较中外时间观的差异。
● 对于文中重点单词、词组和句子教师可以进行适当拓展讲解。
Comprehension Practice
1. What did Kevin feel about starting a new life in China?
He liked it and felt happy.
2. What did the Foreign Affairs Office do for Kevin?
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