Unit 3 A taste of English humour三言兩語1If people build humor into their daily lives，they will generally feel positive and others enjoy being around them.2As the research shows，adults who have a sense of humor live longer than those who don't find life funny.3Humor can clearly be of much help to our work，study，and life as it is beneficial to our physical and mental health.1與美國直接明了的笑話相反，英國的帶隱含意義的笑話不是很明顯。Compared with American jokes，which are more obvious and direct，the British ones with the hidden meaning tend not to be apparent.2掌握好英語能使我們夢想成真。Having a good knowledge of English can make our dream come true.單詞拼寫應(yīng)用核心單詞1content adj.滿足的；滿意的n滿足vt.使?jié)M足2ordinary adj.平常的；普通的3throughout prep.遍及；貫穿adv.到處；始終；全部4overcome vt.&vi.戰(zhàn)勝；克服5outstanding adj.突出的；杰出的；顯著的6worn adj.用舊的；用壞的；破爛的7gesture n姿態(tài)；手勢vi.做手勢8occasion n時刻；場合9slide vt.&vi.(使)滑動；(使)滑行n滑；滑動；幻燈片10whisper n耳語；低語vt.&vi.低語；小聲說語境運(yùn)用用所給詞的適當(dāng)形式填空1Cheer up and you are bound to overcome (overcome) the present difficulty.2My shoes are worn (wear) so I have to buy a new pair.3He slid (slide)into the house trying not to make a sound.4They are whispering (whisper) to each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.5Occasions (occasion) are quite rare when I have the time to spend a day with my kids.拓展單詞1humour n幽默；滑稽 humorous adj.幽默的；滑稽的2perform vt.表演performer n表演者；演出者 performance n表現(xiàn)3astonish vt.使驚詫 astonishing adj.令人感到驚訝的astonishment n驚詫；震驚astonished adj.驚詫的4fortune n運(yùn)氣；財富fortunate adj.幸運(yùn)的；吉利的 fortunately adv.幸運(yùn)地 unfortunately adv.不幸地5entertain vt.&vi.使歡樂；款待 entertaining adj.愉快的；有趣的 entertainment n娛樂6convince vt.使信服 convincing adj.令人信服的 convinced adj.堅信不移的7direct vt.&vi.導(dǎo)演；指示；指揮adj.直的；直接的；直率的 direction n指導(dǎo)；方向 director n導(dǎo)演directly adv.直接地；徑直地conj.一就8particular adj.特殊的；特別的n.細(xì)節(jié)；細(xì)目particularly adv.特殊地；特別地9explain vt.解釋；說明explanation n解釋；講解；說明 10react vi.作出反應(yīng)；回應(yīng) reaction n反應(yīng)；回應(yīng)11fail vi.失敗failure n失敗(者)12bored adj.厭煩的boring adj.令人厭煩的語境運(yùn)用用所給詞的適當(dāng)形式填空1The famous performer is said to have performed a humorous performance at yesterday's evening party，which has a deep impression on the audience.(perform)2His convincing words finally convinced me, and I was convinced that he was innocent.(convince)3To my astonishment, he didn't feel astonished at the astonishing news that his brother died at all.(astonish)4Fortunately, when he went abroad to try his fortune, he gained great wealth.(fortune)5After school, she directly went off in the direction of the cinema to see the new film directed by the famous director(direct)6What bores me most every day is that I always see some people playing with their mobile phones.They don't feel bored at all with some boring information.(bore)7The boy is particularly interested in making model planes but he is not particular about what he eats.(particular)8Mr.Wang is an amusing person who often amuses us with amusing stories.So staying with him is really a kind of amusement(amuse)閱讀單詞1comedy n喜劇2moustache n小胡子3leather n皮革4chew vt.&vi.嚼碎；咀嚼(食物)5.optimism n樂觀，樂觀主義6budget n預(yù)算；開支7actress n女演員8detective n偵探9.vast adj.巨大的；遼闊的10mess n臟或亂的狀態(tài)11drunk adj.醉的12costume n服裝，戲裝1(2017·全國卷)There has been a recent trend in the food service industry toward lower fat content and less salt.含量2(陜西卷)The tray, and its contents, fell on a man who was just about to take a bite of his sandwich.里面所含的東西短語多維應(yīng)用高頻短語1feel/be content with對滿足2cut off切斷；斷絕3badly off窮的；缺少的4pick out挑出；辨別出5in search of尋找語境運(yùn)用(填入一個適當(dāng)?shù)脑~)Li Hua was badly off when he was young.Not feeling/being content with the life in the countryside，he went to the city in search of a better life.Having achieved great success，he picked out many talented young people to form a band.6star in在擔(dān)任主角；主演7up to now直到現(xiàn)在8in particular尤其；特別9react to對作出反應(yīng)；回應(yīng)10convince sb.of sth.使某人相信某事語境運(yùn)用(填入一個適當(dāng)?shù)脑~)There are many famous actresses in China，some of whom have been very popular with us.People like Sun Li in particular. Up to now，she has starredin many TV series，which are highly thought of by her fans.However，recently she has been charged with tax evasion (偷稅)Although she hasn't reactedto this scandal，we are convinced of the fact that everything will come to light sooner or later.句式結(jié)構(gòu)仿寫教材原句背誦句式仿寫應(yīng)用1as引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句As Victor Hugo once said，“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face”.常言道，良好的開端是成功的一半。As the old saying goes，“A good beginning is half the battle.”2.現(xiàn)在分詞短語作結(jié)果狀語Unfortunately his father died，leaving the family even worse off，so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.新建的木屋林立在街道的兩旁，使古鎮(zhèn)變成了一個夢幻之地。Newly­built wooden cottages line the street, turning the old town into a dreamland.3.as引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句As time went by，he began making films.隨著年齡的增長，孩子們對他們周圍的事物越來越感興趣了。As children grew older，they became more and more interested in the things around them.1content adj.滿足的；滿意的 n滿足 vt.使?jié)M足(1)feel/be content with對滿足/滿意be content to do sth.滿足于做某事(2)content oneself with滿足于food with a high fat content脂肪含量高的食物the contents of the bag包里的東西a table of contents 目錄基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)單句語法填空 (四川卷)Andy is content with the toy.It is the best he has ever got.My parents are content to live (live) in the country，where the air is fresh and clean.(2019·天津卷) How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents(content) of that little wallet?鏈接寫作一句多譯我們不應(yīng)該使自己僅僅滿足于課本知識。We shouldn't be content with the knowledge learned from the books.(content adj.)We shouldn't content ourselves with the knowledge learned from the books.(content vt.)2astonish vt.使驚詫(1)astonishing adj.令人驚訝的是astonished adj.感到驚訝的(2)astonishment n驚訝in astonishment吃驚地to one's astonishment令某人驚訝的是基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)單句語法填空a.(2019·北京卷) Wilson has covered an astonishing(astonish) 64，000 miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous conversations with the students he transports to and from school.bThe astonished look on his face told us that he felt astonished to be asked such a question.(astonish) (遼寧卷)We were astonished to find(find) the temple still in its original condition.After hearing the bad news that she didn't pass the exam, she stared at me in astonishment.鏈接寫作句式升級(普通表達(dá)) The boy lifted the big rock without effort and this astonished me. (高級表達(dá))It was astonishing that the boy lifted the big rock without effort.(形式主語)(高級表達(dá))The boy lifted the big rock without effort, which astonished me(非限制性定語從句)(高級表達(dá))What astonished me was that the boy lifted the big rock without effort.(what引導(dǎo)主語從句)3convince vt.使信服(1)convince sb.of sth.使某人相信/信服convince sb.to do sth.說服某人去做某事(2)convinced adj.確信的，深信的be convinced of/that.確信(3)convincing adj.有說服力的；令人信服的基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)單句語法填空I am firmly convinced of the significance of honesty, which will contribute to building a warm and harmonious society.His idea was not convincing(convince)At last I convinced him to change(change) his mind to accept my idea.It took us several hours to make the old man convinced (convince) of the safety of travelling by air.鏈接寫作詞匯升級/句式升級(普通表達(dá)) I believe honesty is important.It will contribute to building a warm and harmonious society.(高級表達(dá))I am convinced of the importance of honesty, which will contribute to building a warm and harmonious society.(定語從句)4direct vt.& vi.導(dǎo)演；指示；指揮 adj.直的；直接的；直率的(1)direction n方向；指導(dǎo)；指示；說明書(常用復(fù)數(shù))in the direction of 朝方向in all directionsin every direction朝四面八方under the direction of在指導(dǎo)下(2)directly adv.直接地 conj.一就基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)寫出下列句中direct的詞性和含義(2019·全國卷)The mirrors are controlled by a computer that directs them to turn along with the sun throughout the day and to close during windy weather.v.指揮I love New Yorkers they're sharp, funny, and direct.adj.直率的The Beijing's 8­minute show directed by Zhang Yimou attracted the world.v.導(dǎo)演(2019·全國卷) The small town of Rjukan in Norway is situated between several mountains and does not get direct sunlight from late September to mid­March.adj.直接的鏈接寫作完成句子 老師一進(jìn)來，大家都靜了下來。Directly/As soon as/The moment the teacher came in, everyone was quiet.在老師的指導(dǎo)下，他很容易完成了工作。Under the direction of the teacher, he finished the work easily.在使用該設(shè)備之前一定要先閱讀使用說明。Be sure you read the directions before using the equipment.5.pick out挑出；辨別出pick up拾起；撿起；收拾；整理；(偶然)學(xué)會；用車接某人；收聽到；身體好轉(zhuǎn)pick one's pocket扒竊；掏包基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)寫出下列句中pick out的含義(四川卷)Perhaps you can help me pick out a pair of jeans now，since you are an expert.挑選(四川卷)It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly pick out my friend.辨別出Having read the passage many times，I finally picked out its main idea.領(lǐng)會鏈接寫作詞匯升級(普通表達(dá))If it is convenient for you, can you meet me at the airport at 11：30 am.?(高級表達(dá)) If it is convenient for you, can you pick me up at the airport at 11：30 am.?6 教材佳句Unfortunately his father died，leaving the family even worse off，so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.不幸的是他的父親去世了，使得他的家境更加艱難，因此，查理童年時期都在照顧他生病的母親和弟弟。句法句式句中l(wèi)eaving the family even worse off 為現(xiàn)在分詞短語作結(jié)果狀語。現(xiàn)在分詞作結(jié)果狀語，表示順其自然的結(jié)果，而不定式作結(jié)果狀語常表示出乎意料的結(jié)果。基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)單句語法填空a.(山東卷)George returned after the war, only to be told (tell) his wife had left him. b(遼寧卷)He was busy writing a story, only stopping (stop) once in a while to smoke a cigarette. (全國卷)European football is played in 80 countries，making (make) it the most popular sport in the world.鏈接寫作完成句子/句式升級雪下了一個星期，造成了整個地區(qū)嚴(yán)重的交通混亂。(普通表達(dá))The snow lasted a week.It resulted in serious traffic confusion in the whole area.(高級表達(dá))The snow lasted a week, resulting in serious traffic confusion in the whole area.(現(xiàn)在分詞短語作狀語)多維訓(xùn)練夯實(shí)基礎(chǔ)維度1用所給詞的正確形式填空1(2018·全國卷) Lindsey's husband was totally astonished (astonish)by the unexpected visit.2(2019·北京海淀區(qū)一模)The inner see tunnel of HongKong­Zhuhai­Macau Bridge is 67 kilometres long, making (make) it the world's longest and deepest undersea tunnel.3We had no trouble finding your house because your directions (direct) were very clear.4We finally managed to make the customers convinced (convince) of the quality of the vehicle.5He took some books with him in order that he would not get bored (bore) during the long journey.維度2在空白處填入一個適當(dāng)?shù)脑~6Mary felt cut off from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldn't receive any e­mail.7I can remember few occasions when he was absent from class in primary school.8Not content with his present job, he has been busy hunting for a new one.9This picture was taken twenty years ago.I wonder if you can pick out my younger brother.10As is known to all, the People's Republic of China is the biggest developing country in the world.維度3查缺補(bǔ)漏11(2018·天津卷)Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome (overcome)12Credit cards are particularly (particular) useful when we are traveling.True.They save us the trouble of taking too much cash.13Having friends means that you will have someone to talk to so that you won't feel lonely and depressed (depress)14It is said that the early European playing­cards were designed for entertainment (entertain) and education.15On a winter afternoon she came back looking thin and worn(wear)語篇練習(xí)提升能力提能一單元話題語篇練根據(jù)P18教材課文內(nèi)容，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Charlie Chaplin, born in a poor family, showed an 1astonishing (astonish) talent as a performer as soon as he could walk.2.Unfortunately (unfortunate), his father died when he was young, 3.leaving (leave) his family even worse 4.offBut he worked very hard.In 5.his teens, he could act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks, whom no one was bored watching.Later on, Charlie wrote, directed, produced and starred in a series of funny movies, which made people laugh at 6a time when they felt 7depressed (depress), so they could feel more content with their lives.His subtle acting made everything entertaining.The little tramp, who was a 8.homeless (home) man with a moustache, large trousers, worn­out shoes and a small round black hat, was one of the most outstanding 9.parts (part) he had ever played.His most famous film is The Gold Rush.In 1972 he 10.was given (give) a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films.提能二單元話題寫作練1補(bǔ)全要點(diǎn)句(加黑體部分請利用本單元所學(xué)詞匯)李明出生在一個貧窮的家庭，是一個普通的農(nóng)民。Li Ming, born in a poor family, is an ordinary farmer他很滿足于他現(xiàn)在的生活。He is content with his life now.他很喜歡唱歌，經(jīng)常用他的歌聲給人們帶來歡樂。He enjoys singing very much.He often entertains people with his songs.雖然過去他家里很窮，但他克服種種困難練習(xí)唱歌。Though his family was badly off in the past, he overcame a lot of difficulties to practise singing.在一次中央電視臺舉辦的演唱比賽中，他那令人信服的演唱獲得了成功。他也因此聞名全中國。His convincing voice contributed to his success in a singing competition at CCTV, which made him famous throughout China現(xiàn)在他經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)在一些中央電視臺的節(jié)目中。作為一個農(nóng)民歌手，他特別受老百姓的歡迎。Now he often appears in the programmes of CCTV，and as a farmer singer, he is particularly popular with common people.2升級平淡句(1)用非限制性定語從句合并句和句Li Ming, born in a poor family, is an ordinary farmer, who is content with his life now.(2)用現(xiàn)在分詞作狀語改寫句His convincing voice contributed to his success in a singing competition at CCTV, making him famous throughout China.3銜接成美文(注意利用適當(dāng)?shù)倪^渡銜接詞匯：and, fortunately)Li Ming, born in a poor family, is an ordinary farmer, who is content with his life now. He enjoys singing very much and often entertains people with his songs. Though his family was badly off in the past, he overcame a lot of difficulties to practise singing. Fortunately, his convincing voice contributed to his success in a singing competition at CCTV, making him famous throughout China. Now he often appears in the programmes of CCTV，and as a farmer singer, he is particularly popular with common people.- 10 -