牛津译林版英语九年级上册课件：Unit5ArtworldGrammar2.ppt

Do you like this program? Can you say something about it? _______ it’s a program about manners and self-improvement, it’s worth watching. _______ the hosts are humorous and funny, we like watching it very much. _______ we’re busy with study, we can watch it to relax at weekends. _______ the background music is beautiful, it attracts many musicians. Since/As Since/As Since/As Since/As ______ he had no musical instruments then, he made music with common objects like stones and paper. _____ he likes the sounds of nature, Tan uses them a lot in his music. Since As Since and as are also used to give reasons for something. Usually the reasons are already known. Their tone is weaker than because. Since and as are used in the same way and have no difference in meaning. Working out the rules An art festival Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival since/as he is good at it. 1. Daniel decided to play the violin at the art festival. He is good at it. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 2. Kitty will dance at the song and dance show. She has to practise hard these days. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 3. Sandy will design the posters for the art festival. She can draw very well. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Since/As Kitty will dance at the song and dance show, she has to practise hard these days. Sandy will design the posters for the art festival since/as she can draw very well. Since/As some students love painting and taking photos, there will be a students’ art show. Since/As the art festival is open to all students and parents, everybody is welcome. Help Sandy complete her diary entry with because or since/as. because Since/As Since/As since/as because because Since/As Do you like music? Who’s your favourite musician? Why do you like him/her? Work in groups. Remember to use because, since or as when you give reasons. Choose t