[名校联盟]湖南省蓝山二中高二英语M8 U2全单元教案：Grammar and usage.docVIP

2. Read Part 1. We can see in what situations ellipsis is used. Ellipsis is often used in imperative sentences, in short responses, in infinitive phrases and in informal English. Ellipsis is also used after hence, some prepositions or than. Pay attention to the seventh point, in which ellipsis is used when two clauses with the same pattern and the same verb are used in a sentence. For reference 以“Hence ＋名词”开头的结构hence是表示结果意义的连接副词，hence前面的句子表示原因，hence后面则省略了类似 come的动词。它是倒装句。例如： Hencecomes) this instruction of the experiment. 因此，有这本实验说明书。’s Personnel Department.) Why did the singer think it was difficult to try out? (He/She had a sore throat.) 5. Circle the words you could cross and read again and you will find that the language would be more concise. Answers A Jane: How did you feel taking part in Turandot? Singer: It was a real privilege for me to be cast. It had always been one of my strongest desires to have a part in Turandot. Jane: How were you hired for the job? Singer: Well, I’m a musical performer, but there was a short period when I was not working, and was just collecting unemployment benefits. One day, I saw a poster that the production company’s Personnel Department had put up saying they were looking for singers. I applied for the job, and they sent me an invitation to try out for a part in the chorus. Jane: Was it difficult to try out? Singer: Yes, it was difficult. They asked me to sing a tune, and at the time I had a sore throat, so I was afraid I wouldn’t get the job. The pressure made me tremble a bit. Jane: What did you like best about participating in Turandot? Singer: The best part was visiting Beijing because the performance was staged in the Forbidden City. It was my first visit to Beijing. Jane: Would you like to visit Beijing again? Singer: Yes, I would like to visit Beijing again. Jane: Well, it’s been fun talking to you. I thank you for your time. Singer: You’re welcome. 6. Read the instructions in Part B and then