M1U2Growingpains(Reading)（学生版）.docVIP

M1 U2 Growing pains Learning notes for Home alone Task-based reading ? Fill in each blank with one proper word according to the text: The main (1) __________ Eric, Daniel, Mum, and Dad Why the parents get angry *The dog looks tired and (2) __________. *The money for dog food is (3) __________. *The room is a complete (4) __________ with pizza boxes and waste paper here and there. The parents’ (5) __________ *They thought Daniel was an adult, and could make good decisions. *Such behaviors are not (6) __________ in their house. When Daniel is (7) __________ by their parents With his arms (8) __________, Daniel thinks his parents don’t deserve his explanation and feels upset. What happened to the money *Because of the dog’s sickness, Daniel and Eric spent the money (9) __________ him to the clinic. *Daniel and Eric spent all of that day waiting for the dog to be (10) __________, so they had no time to clean their house. ? Language focus 1. (Page 22 Line 2) Mom and Dad arrive back from vacation a day earlier than expected. ? than expected ______________________。是一种省略结构，完整形式是__________________________。 The problem was _______________________________________________________________(比料想难多了). The project was finished _____________________(如期). 【用法拓展】 *expect v. ___________________ n. expect sth. 期待/希望…… expect sth. ______________ sb. 期待/指望得到…… expect ______________ sth. 期待/希望做…… expect sb. ______________ sth. 期待/希望某人做…… live up to one’s expectations have high expectations of 【练一练】 (1) A doctor can expect ______ at any hour of the day or night. A. calling B. to call C. being called D. to be called (2) Many students expect there ______ no exam in the future. A. be B. to be C. being D. are 2. (Page 22 Line5) I can’t wait to surprise the boys! ? can’t / can hardly wait to do 这汤闻上去真香！我都等不及要尝尝了。 *can’t help doing can’t help to do can’t help b