新编英语教程综英第三版unit1.pdfVIP

LANGUAGE STRUCTURES PRACTICE I Exampl A: Oh dear! My pupils ’ homework is full of careless mistakes. B: Did you tell them to check their homework before they hand it in? A: No, I didn ’t. B: I think they should be told that their homework has to be checked before they hand it in. PRACTICE II Exampl A: Lilian ’s b n working very hard, I was told. B: Yes, so I heard. She often works overtime. A: Is she paid anything extra for overtime? B: No, she isn’t. PRACTICE III A Exampl A: Poor Tom! Lots of people make fun of him. B: Why do they do that? A: Because he walks with a limp. B: Well, I don’t think anybody should be made fun of because of his physical handicap. PRACTICE III B Exampl A: How was the exhibition? B: Very good. A: Were brochures handed out to visitors? B: Oh, yes, they were. PRACTICE IV Example A: People say the city has mapped out a construction plan for the next year. B: Has it? Do you know any particulars? A: Yes. They say that three parks will be expanded. B: Good. We’ll have more space for enjoyment and rest. DIALOGUE The Olympic Games A: Hi, Mark! B: Hi, Jessie, nice to see you! Why are you looking so worried? A: I ’m writing an essay on the Olympic Games, but, you know, I know very little about them. It is said that you are an Olympic expert, so could you please give me some help? B: No problem! What do you want to know? A: I only know the ancient Olympic Games originated in Athens. Could you tell me something about them? B: Well, the ancient Olympic Games were a series of competitions held between representatives of several Greek city-states and kingdoms, which featured mainly athletic but also combat and chariot racing events. A: I hear the origin of the Olympics is shrouded in mystery and legend. B: It is. One of the most popular myths identifies Heracles and his father Zeus as the progenitors of the Games. According to legend, it was Heracles who first called the Games “Olympic” and establ