Unit 8 Language structures: The relative clause introduced by when e.g.: July and August are the months when the weather is hot. He came last night when I was out. The relative clause introduced by where e.g.: She’s going home where she can rest. He has reached the point where a change is needed. The relative clause preceded by the way (in which) e.g.: Do it the way your were taught. To compare with how: I asked how he was getting on. That is how we parted. The relative clause introduced by why e.g.: Do you know the reason why I left early? There was no definite reason why she should do so. Expressing increase by using times e.g.: It’s more than seven and a half times that of 1952. Sound travels in water about our times as fast as in air. This chemical substance reacts three times faster that the other one. The spleen must be enlarged to about three times its normal size before it becomes clinically palpable. Dialogues: except that: e.g.: His report is correct except that some details are omitted. I would do it right now except that I am too busy. 2. strike: affect keenly or forcibly; impress e.g.: The idea struck him as reasonable. What struck me most was the drive of the masses. The visitors were struck by the beauty fo the West Lake. It was----before: It was not until--- e.g.: It was a long time before I got to sleep again. It was a long time before I got used to the city life. go bareheaded: keep bareheaded e.g.: go barefoot all summer The river went dry. go wrong go white go mad go bald resist: allow oneself not to accept e.g.: In modern society, to live a peaceful life, you have too many temptations to resist. She could hardly resist laughing. resist attack/aggression what if: what it would occur if--- e.g.: What if it rains when we can’t get under shelter? What if the rumour is true? I bet: I am sure e.g.: I bet you can’t do the puzzle. I bet them that we would be first. Reading 1 Pre-reading questions: Define daydreaming. When and where is one most likely to daydream? How does daydreaming affect us positively? Language points: relief: n. removing or reducing pain or anxiety e.g.: I felt great relief when I heard I had passed the examination. Give a patient relief from pain provide relief for refugees relief fund set off: a. cause sb. to start doing sth. e.g.: His shouting set her off into crying again. The mention of Italy will set him off on his holiday adventure again. b. make--- explode e.g.: Don’t set off the fireworks. As a traditional way to celebrate the new year, setting off firecrackers is justifiably welcomed by most Chinese people. c. cause, lead to e.g.: The news set off a rush of activity. d. make sth. more noticeable or attractive e.g.: This gold frame sets off your oil painting very well. The dress sets off her jewelry to perfection. by contrast/ in contrast: however e.g.: It was cold yesterday, in contrast, today is very hot. She had almost failed the exam, but her sister, by contrast, had done very well. in contrast to: e.g.: In contrast to his brother, he was always considerate in treatment of others. in contrast with: e.g.: The white figure stood out plainly in contrast with the black ground. Reading 2 Pre-reading questions: What kinds of things affect one’s memory? Does what happened to the young man who lost his memory after an accident strike you as something very unusual? Language points: reveal: v. make (facts, etc.) known e.g.: The investigation has revealed some serious faults in the system. 2. despite: in spite of e.g.: Despite the bad weather we enjoyed our holiday Despite great efforts we failed to carry our plans through. Additional Activities: To describe two memorable happenings or persons to your partners. Dictation Quiz I. Replace the underlined parts in the following sentences with the words or expressions from this unit that best keep the original meaning. 1. My remark pertained to your earlier comments. ( ) 2. This child impressed me as unusually mature. ( ) 3. My boss and I get along very well. ( ) 4. You are worthy of a promotion after all the hard work you have done. ( ) 5. She felt the heat when she got out of the car. ( ) 6. "Did you work out the meaning of the poem?" ( ) 7. It is evident in all but one case that all these sorts of movement are clear each from each. ( ) 8. People who continually experience daydreams of this kind tend to be full of self-doubt. ( ) 9. The supermarket's selection of vegetables changes according to the season. ( ) 10. The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun. ( ) 11. He was able to start his old job again. ( ) 12. We went on our talk until well past midnight. ( ) 13. The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings. ( ) 14. We disrupt the program for the following messages. ( ) 15. Mirabel, on his social side, is a(n) resistless companion. ( ) II. Make sentences with following expressions and structures 1. 看着这台新机器，我们的相比之下显得老式过时了。 2. 当他在集中注意力思考问题的时候不要打扰他。 3. 除了只知道大概要离开三个月以外，对于这次会议他一无所知。 4. 不管她怎么说玛丽坚持星期一出发。 III. Translate the following into Chinese. 1. It was some time before I figured out why they all wore hats. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Suddenly you are startled back to reality. ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Her view suggests that daydreaming and fantasy can be a constructive way of providing relief from everyday reality, as well as a means of reducing internal tension and external aggression. _____________________________________________________________________ 4. The third pattern of daydreams identified involves a range of positive and accepting feelings. _____________________________________________________________________