Unit2TheUniversalLanguage--Grammarandusage[ty](课件)牛津版选修8.ppt

Grammar and usage;;Read Part A on page 25 and answer the following questions: ;;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.;Answers B 1 b 2 c 3 a 4 d 5 e 1 Bob James, the pop star dies of drug abusing. 2 This is the door to the stage. 3 The performance last night was not as good as usual. 4 Please handle this with care. 5 Turandot is really a wonderful performance, and the setting is fantastic too. ;高考链接;1.The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him_________. (1995NMET) ??? A. not to B. not to do C. not do it D. do not to 2. It’s a fine day. Let’s go fishing,________? (1990MET)??? A. won’t we B. will we C. don’t we D. shall we;3. Be sure to write to us, _______? (1993NMET) ??? A. will you B. aren’t you