English for Studying 肖俊洪 2007年3月
English for Studying 肖俊洪 2007年3月
Unit 4 Describing What You See Activity 1 Describing Places Identify words or expressions used to locate places 1.Lies off northwest of Europe 2.Twenty miles away 3.Be separated by the Irish Sea from 4.Be surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north. south and west 5.Be situated on the east coast 6.Further north along the same coast is located the capital
Unit 4 Describing What You See Activity 1 Describing Places ❑Identify words or expressions used to locate places 1.Lies off northwest of Europe 2.Twenty miles away 3.Be separated by the Irish Sea from 4.Be surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, south and west 5.Be situated on the east coast 6.Further north along the same coast is located the capital…
Identify words or expressions used to show the landscape 1.Has a total area of about 70,300 square kilometres 2.Be covered by 3.Be used for 4.Consists of 5.climate Identify words or expressions used to show the population 1.The estimated population is/was 2.The density of the population is/was 3.Language 4.Religion
❑Identify words or expressions used to show the landscape 1.Has a total area of about 70,300 square kilometres 2.Be covered by 3.Be used for 4.Consists of 5. climate ❑Identify words or expressions used to show the population 1.The estimated population is/was 2.The density of the population is/was 3.Language 4.Religion
☐Identify the key words and expressions used to describe a country (Task 4) Analyze sample texts in Task 5 ☐riting Practice Write an introduction to your home city.Try to use words and expressions you have just identified in the sample texts
❑Identify the key words and expressions used to describe a country (Task 4) ❑Analyze sample texts in Task 5 ❑Writing Practice Write an introduction to your home city. Try to use words and expressions you have just identified in the sample texts
Activity 2 Taking in the View o What should we do when describing a view/scene?In other words,what are the fundamentals in describing a scene? 1.Choose a vantage point 2.State clearly the spatial relationsRead the following description and point out all the expressions for spatial relations. o Label the things on the plan according to the description (overleaf) o Describe a view/scene that has most impressed you contribute
Activity 2 Taking in the View o What should we do when describing a view/scene? In other words, what are the fundamentals in describing a scene? 1.Choose a vantage point 2.State clearly the spatial relations——Read the following description and point out all the expressions for spatial relations. o Label the things on the plan according to the description (overleaf) o Describe a view/scene that has most impressed you— contribute
The newsroom is on the twenty-third floor of a modern skyscraper block.It is a large and airy room. As we look at the stage,near the front of the left we see a coffee table,with old newspapers thrown untidily on it.Two worn-out easy chairs are placed at either end of the table.Behind the coffee table and slightly to its left stands the editor's desk, piled high with documents of varying sorts.And,further back,in the left corner,stand two filing cabinets,again piled high with papers,etc.Between the filing cabinets and the lift,which is center stage at the back,there is a small,neat desk with a small neat chair behind it.To the right of the lift,there is a hat-stand, with a couple of umbrellas,a mackintosh and a hat hanging on it. And in the back right corner there is a floor-to-ceiling bookcase stuffed with books,magazines,newspapers and other assorted documents.A door on the right is the only exit from the stage other than the lift.Downstage of this door,there are two more well-used desks with chairs
The newsroom is on the twenty-third floor of a modern skyscraper block. It is a large and airy room. As we look at the stage, near the front of the left we see a coffee table, with old newspapers thrown untidily on it. Two worn-out easy chairs are placed at either end of the table. Behind the coffee table and slightly to its left stands the editor’s desk, piled high with documents of varying sorts. And, further back, in the left corner, stand two filing cabinets, again piled high with papers, etc. Between the filing cabinets and the lift, which is center stage at the back, there is a small, neat desk with a small neat chair behind it. To the right of the lift, there is a hat-stand, with a couple of umbrellas, a mackintosh and a hat hanging on it. And in the back right corner there is a floor-to-ceiling bookcase stuffed with books, magazines, newspapers and other assorted documents. A door on the right is the only exit from the stage other than the lift. Downstage of this door, there are two more well-used desks with chairs
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Activity 3 Describing People General principle In describing a person,it is important to grasp the characteristic features that distinguish him/her from all other people.Those features that s/he shares with others can be omitted. But the writer should not merely give details of his/her appearance.S/he should try to reveal the person's character,thoughts and feelings,which may be shown in what the person does and says or in how s/he behaves to others. Identify all the words and expressions that are used in the dialogue in Task 1 to describe people
Activity 3 Describing People • General principle ——In describing a person, it is important to grasp the characteristic features that distinguish him/her from all other people. Those features that s/he shares with others can be omitted. —— But the writer should not merely give details of his/her appearance. S/he should try to reveal the person’s character, thoughts and feelings, which may be shown in what the person does and says or in how s/he behaves to others. • Identify all the words and expressions that are used in the dialogue in Task 1 to describe people
Appearance 1.hair--she has (her hair in)plaits/a bun/a pony tail /medium length,wavy hair/short hair and a fringe /he has a crew cut(English in Daily Life,p.2--21) 2.Eyes--large,small,deep,sloping 3.Eyebrows--close together,thin,thick,long,short 4.Nose--large,small,flat,pointed,large nostrils 5.Ears--large,small,long,sticking out,flat 6.Mouth--thick lips,thin lips,small,wide 7.Chin--pointed,round,long,square,double 8.Shape of head--large,medium,small,round,oval, square,triangular
• Appearance 1. hair--she has (her hair in) plaits/a bun/a pony tail /medium length, wavy hair/short hair and a fringe /he has a crew cut (English in Daily Life, p.2--21) 2. Eyes--large, small, deep, sloping 3. Eyebrows--close together, thin, thick, long, short 4. Nose--large, small, flat, pointed, large nostrils 5. Ears--large, small, long, sticking out, flat 6. Mouth--thick lips, thin lips, small, wide 7. Chin--pointed, round, long, square, double 8. Shape of head--large, medium, small, round, oval, square, triangular
9.Skin/complexion--smooth,rough,lined Dress/clothing 1.Names of clothing (English in Daily Life p.15) 2.Patterns and designs-striped,spotted,checked, flowered,plain,with stars (on it),with an abstract design,with a geometric design,long (short)sleeve, sleeveless,high,round neck,single-breasted. double-breasted Mind your attitude (Task 3) positive or negative? Personal qualities (Task 4)
9. Skin/complexion--smooth, rough, lined • Dress/clothing 1. Names of clothing (English in Daily Life p.15) 2. Patterns and designs——striped, spotted, checked, flowered, plain, with stars (on it), with an abstract design, with a geometric design, long (short) sleeve, sleeveless, high, round neck, single-breasted, double-breasted • Mind your attitude (Task 3)——positive or negative? • Personal qualities (Task 4)