第四课英语练习.ppt

Unit 4 The Dream of an Hour Part 1 Communicative activities Brainstorming 1.Expressions of ability or inability to do something 2.Expressions for giving reasons 3.Expression of wanting and hoping 4.Expressions of disappointment 5.Expressions of frustration / being caught in a difficult situation 1.Expressions of ability or inability to do something ability 1) able, can do, be capable of doing 2) no problem, a piece of cake, make it 3) have the knack of sth / doing sth 4) have a faculty of doing sth 5) be competent, have an aptitude for sth 6) have what it takes to 7) sth. is as easy as ABC 1.Expressions of ability or inability to do something inability unable to do incapable of sth. /doing sth. incompetent inadequate fail to do, above/over my head 7) beyond me, too much for me 8) have no knack / faculty /aptitude for 2.Expressions for giving reasons 1) since, as, for 2) due to, because (of), thanks to, owing to 3) by reasons of, on account of 4) in (the) light of the fact that, as a result of 5) for the sake of, 6) to that end 因为那个缘故，为了达到那个目的 7) in consideration of 8) by virtue of 3.Expression of wanting and hoping 1) hope to, expect, desire to, look forward to, dream of, wait up for, long for 2) seek, strive for /to do, have prospect (for), yearn for /to do, thirst after/for, 3) be hungry for 4) aspire for/ after/ to do 5) watch for 6) crave sth/ for sth/ to do sth 4.Expressions of disappointment 1)much to my disappointment, I don’t known why, it saddens me to, what a let-down 2) how could you…? not up to expectation 3) rude awakening 4) disappointing and unpleasant 5) dashed hopes dash/shatter sb’s hopes 6) fall short of 5.Expressions of frustration / being caught in a difficult situation can’t make up one’s mind, can’t decide, cant make a decision be caught in a trap, be trapped, be in dilemma, be cornered be fed up with, be tired of 4) What a load to carry! 5) Will this ever end! 6) be checkmated 7) be baffled 8) back