Unit 3 Travel Journal

Wang Kun and his sister Wang Wei have_________ taking a great bike trip ________their middle school days. After ________from college, they got a chance to do it. It was Wang Wei Who first had the idea to ____along the Mekong River from its source. Wang Wei bought an expensive mountain bike, and then she ________Wang Kun to buy one. Wang Wei was a _______girl. Although she didn ’ t know the best way of getting to places, she _____ that she ______the trip properly. When she heard the source of the Mekong River was in Qinghai, she wouldn ’ t____________. She was even excited when she knew that their journey would begin at an ____ of more than 5000 meters. Before the trip, they went to the library. There they learnt more information about the Mekong River. dreamed about ever since graduating cycle persuaded stubborn insisted organize change her mind altitude

1.What was their dream? Ever since middle school,their dream was to take a great bike trip.(n.) =They dreamed about/of taking a great bike trip.(v.) dream about /dream of 梦见, 梦想 +doing sth. 1.My younger brother dreams a spaceman. A. of becoming B. to become C. becoming D. of to become A 2. Oh, it’s you! I never meeting here. A. dreamed of we B. dreamed our C. dreamed of our D. dreamed that we C

ever since… Ever since he moved to London, I ＿＿＿ him. Ａ． hadn’t seen B. haven’t seen C. didn’t see B Ever since …did…, 主语 …have done 从那以后，一直到现在．

2.Who first had the idea to cycle along the Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends? Wang Wei had the idea the to cycle along the Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends. ____________________ source:in Qinghai Province __________________ the South China sea 这是一个强调句。强调句的结构是： It was/is+ 强调成分 +that-/who- 分句 如果强调的部分是人, 可用 who, 也可用 that, 强调其他成 分与内容都用 that 。 去掉 It is/ was … that 部分，句子依然完整. It was who 注意

I met him in the street yesterday ① ② ③ ④ ① It was I who/that met him in the street yesterday ( 强调主语 ) ② It was him who/that I met in the street yesterday. ( 强调宾语 ) ③ It was in the street that I met him yesterday. ( 强调地点状语 ) ④ It was yesterday that I met him in the street ( 强调时间状语 )

It was because of bad weather __the football match had to be put off. A.so B. so that C. why D. that Was it ___that I saw last night at the concert? A. you B. not you C. that yourself D. yourself 高考链接

3.What kind of person is Wang Wei? stubborn determinded careless she doesn’t care about d______. etails

4. What do you think of Wang Kun? He is careful and serious

5. Which character do you p_______,Wang Wei or Wang Kun? Why? Wang Wei She is stubborn and determined. She is not easy to change her mind. She loves nature; she … Wang Kun He is careful and serious … refer

Prefer (preferred, preferred) prefer n. to n. prefer v-ing. to v-ing prefer to do rather than do prefer to do We prefer ____ badminton ______ books in the library when we are free. A: playing; to reading B: playing; to read C: to play; reading D: to play; to read A I prefer apples to oranges. I prefer staying at home to going out. I prefer to stay at home rather than go out. I prefer to stay at home.

Summary

What does Wang Wei think of herself and her dream?

My name is Wang Wei. Right now ___________ _________ ( 我正在为一个行程做计划 ), a bike trip along the Mekong River. ____________________________ _________________.( 从中学开始我就一直有这样的梦 想 ). To realize my dream, my brother and I have bought expensive bikes.And I_________________________ ________________________________. ( 说服我的表弟 也加入我们, 因为他们也喜欢骑自行车 ). What’ more, we went to library for information about the Mekong River. In my opinion, we are well prepared for the trip. However, my brother thinks that I am stubborn. Well, I think _________________________________________( 一 旦下定决心, 就不要改变 ). That is to say,_____________ ___________________________( 如果我们认为是对, 就 坚持做下去 ). I am planning for a trip Ever since middle school, I have dreamed about that, because they are also fond of cycling once we make up our mind, we shouldn’t change it. are right, we should insist on it. persuaded my cousins to join us, if we think we

Others may think it is my shortcoming, but I think it shows my d__________. Whatever they say, _______________________( 我就要去 Mekong). etermination I am leaving for the Mekong

insist on/ upon doing that sb. (should) do ( 虚拟 ) that 句子 ( 不用虚拟 ) 坚持主张要做 … 坚持主张要做 坚持说 … 他坚决要和我们一起来. 他坚持说他没偷东西. He insisted on coming with us. He insisted that he (should) come with us. He insisted that he hadn’t stolen anything. Although she didn’t know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she organize the trip properly.

高考链接 : Mary was ill. Her parents insisted that she _____ a doctor. A. sees B. saw C.see D.seen C I insisted that a doctor __ immediately. A. has been sent for B. sent for C. will be sent for D. be sent for D

Once she made up her mind, nothing could change it. =Once she d____________ to do sth, no one can p_________ her to give up. etermined ersuade

( 1)persuade sb to do sth I can _______ him___ _____smoke. 我劝他不要抽烟. persuade ( ２ ) try to persuade = advise ( 劝而不服 ) His mother advised him to give up the job,but he didn’t listen. His mother tried to persuade him to give up the job, but he didn’t listen. persuade sb into doing sth persuade not to persuade sb not to do sth persuade sb out of doing sth

1.I __ him not to smoke, but he didn’t think it necessary. A. persuaded B. advised C. hoped D. suggested 2. I was able at last to ____ my mother to follow my advice. A. suggest B. advise C. persuade D. leave off

The fox that had lost its tail would persuade others out of theirs. Persuasion will not persuade fools. 劝言不能劝服傻子 Guess 一条狐狸丢尾巴， 就劝旁的也丢弃他们的尾巴 。

Once she determined to do sth, no one can persuade her to give up. Finally, I had to give in. give … a hand give out give off e.g. He had to give in to his boss. It’s time for you to give in your papers. 帮忙某人 筋疲力尽 / 分发 发出 ( 蒸汽、光等 ) give in (to sb./sth.) 屈服于 / 让步 / 递交

1) After the long trip, both the men and the horses ________. 2) Because of his small salary, he had to _______ his dream trip to Europe. 3) Seeing that he could not persuade me, he had to ________ to my view. 4) The stone _________ a weak light. gave out give up give in give in give up give off give out gives off ---Smoking is bad for your health. ---Yes,I know. But I simply can’t ___. A. give it up B. give it out C. give it in D. give it off √

She gave me a determined look– the kind that said she would not change her mind. Change one’s mind 改变主意 have … in mind 在脑中 make up one ’ s mind 下决心，决定 1.But nothing could________________, for she is a stubborn girl. 2.He couldn’t _________________,because the problem was too complicated( 复杂 ). 3.I don’t know whom he ____________ for the job. change her mind make up his mind has in mind determine to do sth be determined to do decide to do

Translate: 他下定决心学好英语． He learn English well. He made up his mind to learn English well. He determined to learn English well. He was determined to learn English well. He decided to learn English well.