unit 2language points1.pptVIP

* Language points ?1. a/the majority of＋the＋N./Pron. …中的大多数 most＋N. most of＋the＋N. most of＋Pron Eg The majority of his books are kept upstairs A majority of the people seem to enjoy watching TV. The majority was/were fond of the programmes. ?2.? in total: in all, altogether Eg: In total, there must be around 1,000 attending the meeting today. That will cost you 7.50 pounds in total. 3. equal adj. the same be equal to sth./doing sth. Eg: Cut the cake into six equal pieces. He is equal to this job/doing the job. 4. except besides except for /except that Eg: He can solve all the problems except the last one. The bus was empty except for one old lady. Your composition is very good except for some spelling mistakes in it. The dress is nice besides cheap. Besides classical music, John likes pop music. Everyone agreed except that Steven objected to it. 5. communicate with sb.: talk with sb. The two friends hadn’t communicated with each other for years exchange v. n. exchange seats with sb. a number of /many exchanges exchange …for… You can exchange a horse for a cow. 7 7.a number of ＋N.（pl.） 许多,大量. 作主语时, 谓语用复数. the number of ＋N.（pl.） …的数量. 作主语时, 谓语用单数 Eg A number of people have read this novel. The number of people here is 50. 1????8. ???? with＋N./Pron＋adj/不定式/分词/介词短语 Eg I had to stay home with so much homework to do. The thief stood there still with his hands tied behind. With winter coming on, it’s time to buy warm clothes. An old man was lying there, with his eyes open. Bill went to the playground, with a ball under his arms. *