高中英语教学（外研版）必修二-Module5课件 Everyday English , writing and cultural corner.pptVIP

* * Cultural Corner, Everyday English and Writing Cultural Corner Read the article and answer the questions. What are the main differences between quality newspapers and popular newspapers in Britain and the United States? Listen and check your answer. What are the main differences between quality newspapers and popular newspapers in Britain and the United States? Answer: The quality papers concentrate on news, finance and cultural events. The popular press is interested in famous people, the royal family, and has large headlines and lots of big photos. Language points Popular newspapers are also known as tabloids. be known/famous as 作为…而文明 1 他作为一名诗人而出名。 He is known as a poet. 常见的类似的短语还有: be known by, be known for, be known to, be known in. Discuss in pairs and tell me the meanings. 1从它的果实就知道它是什么树。 2西湖以风景优美而闻名。 A tree is known by its fruit. West Lake is known for its beautiful scenery. Translate the following sentences: 3大家都知道他是个热心肠的人。 4这首歌在中国很出名。 He’s known to everyone as a warm-hearted man. The song is known in China. 另外还有常见句型: It’s known (to all) that …. 或As is known to all, …. “众所周知…” 众所周知,地球绕着太阳转。 It is known to all that the earth goes around the sun. 我们都知道中国是个发展中国家。 It is known to us that China is a developing country. Oh, come on/That’s impossible/Well, you never know/It’s a crazy idea /You can’t be serious /Well, stranger things have happened /You must be joking! Work in pairs and tell me the meanings of the following expressions. Everyday English A: It says here in the newspaper that by the year 2050, there will be cities on the moon. B: ____________! ________________. A: Well, ______________. We have the technology to do it. B: _______________! Who wants to live. Oh, come on That’s impossible you never know It’s a crazy idea Fill in the blanks using the above expressions. on the moon? A: I think it would be very interesting. B: ____________________! It would be terrible! A: ______________