牛津版英语选修8 Unit1 The written word--Grammar and Usage .doc

Unit1 The written word Grammar and Usage Step 1: General introduction The grammar items in this unit focus on negative statements. You are expected to understand the meanings of negative statements. You will also learn the ways to make a negative statement. Then you may apply what you have learnt to practical use by finishing two exercises. Step 2: Exercises Turn the following into negative statements: 1. They’re listening to pop music now. ________________________________ 2. Many people can speak English nowadays. _________________________________ 3. You must make your bed after you get up every day. _______________________________________________ 4. His mother has a beautiful car.________________________________________________ 5. We need a pen and piece of paper. ________________________________________________ 6. I need wear a warm coat. _________________________________________________ 7. The old man always goes for a walk in the park after supper. _______________________________________________ 8. The doctors volunteer in the countryside every year. _________________________________________ 9. Mike does sports in the afternoon. ________________________________ 10. You’d better talk with your parents right now. ___________________________________ Keys: 1. They aren’t listening to pop music now. 2. Many people can’t speak English nowadays. 3. You don’t have to make your bed after you get up every day. 4. His mother doesn’t have a beautiful car. 5. We don’t need a pen and piece of paper. 6. I needn’t wear a warm coat. 7. The old man seldom goes for a walk in the park after supper. 8. The doctors don’t volunteer in the countryside every year. 9. Mike doesn’t do sports in the afternoon. 10. You’d better not talk with your parents right now. Step 3: Explanation and practice: 1. Make a list of the most commonly used negative words: no, not, never, neither, hardly, seldom, few, little, barely… 2. Please decide whether it is a true statement: John K