高二英语必修4 Unit2 Working the land (ppt).ppt

 Listen to the tape and answer the following questions: Why did Dr Yuan want to increase the rice output when he was young? How does he help rid the world of hunger? What kind of life is Dr Yuan leading? Use a few words to describe Dr Yuan’s personality. Why did Dr Yuan want to increase the rice output when he was young? Dr Yuan wanted to increase the rice output because he saw many people go hungry when he was young. 3. What kind of life is Dr Yuan leading? Dr Yuan is leading a simple life, doing his research, listening to his music and riding his motor-bike. Detail reading ( 8ms ) A pioneer for all people Large headings He wants everyone to call him a farmer. A scientist works the land. Sunburnt face and arms, slim ,strong body. Grow hybrid rice. The first agricultural pioneer. His biography. His personality Learn about language Checking answer – I ( 3ms )Answer keys for Ex.1 on Page 11: Checking answer – II (3ms)Answer keys for Ex.2 on Page 12: prove 2. would rather 3. live 4. life Checking answer – III (2ms)Answer keys for Ex.2 on Page 12: super 2. satisfied 3. strain 4. Exported 5. suitable Useful structure ( 30m ) The –ing form as the Subject ＆Object 1．作主语 动名词作主语时，句子有两种形式： ①动名词直接置于句首主语的位置上。 1) 捉弄别人是我们万万不能干的. Playing tricks on others is something we should never do． 2)学习新单词对我来说非常重要。 Learning new words is very important for me． 3)说比做容易。 Talking is easier than doing. ②用形式主语it，把真正的主语——动名词结构移置句尾。但这种句子形式有一定的限制，作表语的只能是某些形容词或少数名词，如useful，useless，good，fun；no use，worth等。如： 和夏洛克争辩是没有什么用的。 It is useless trying to argue with Shylock． 这事值得去做。 It’s worth making the effort． 想再解释一次有好处吗? Is it any good trying to explain? 跟你在一起工作是令人愉快的。 It is pleasant working with you． ③在there be结构中作主语，这种结构的意思相当于“It is impossible to do… ”。例如： 若要人不知，除非己莫为。 There is no hiding of evil but not to do it． 这种事开不得玩笑。 Here is no joking about such matter. 无法知道他什么时候离开 There was no knowing when he would leave. 动名词与不定式做主语时的比较： 动名词表示的动作通常是一个泛指的动作，不定式则通常表示具体的动作。如： 还是个孩子的时侯，她就觉得探视病人是一种责