Language Study

Revision Retell the passage in your own words: In China, as in other countries, the government has been doing its best to provide every school-age child nine years of compulsory education and the outcome is highly successful. Yet, problems and difficulties remain in

the rural areas, some poor countries and less-populated areas. Distance learning and mixed-grade classes helped a lot. Besides, some international organizations and local organizations offered money to meet the cost in the poor areas.

Though “Education for All” — the international target is hard to achieve, the UNESCO, every government and some local organizations are doing their bits. There is a long way to go, but we’re sure to succeed.

Word Study absent __________ compulsory ________________ standard _________________ ____________ curriculum _________________ ____________ absent __________ compulsory ________________ standard _________________ ____________ curriculum _________________ ____________ not present oblatory, required something used as a rule or model subjects taught in a school/college

distribute _____________________ __________ tendency _______ expand __________________ sceptical _________________ _________________ distribute _____________________ __________ tendency _______ expand __________________ sceptical _________________ _________________ give out, spread out, put into groups leaning make/become larger unwilling to believe something, doubtful

commitment _________________ load _______________ ___________________ commitment _________________ load _______________ ___________________ pledge, undertaking something that is carried, heavy weight

Language Points 1. It is reported that 99% of school- age children in China attended primary school by It is reported (said, thought, hoped and etc) that … 句型结构，通常表达 “ 据报道（据说，人们认为，人们希望

等） ” ，其中句首的 it 是形式主语， 真正的主语是 that 引导的从句内容。 e.g. It is hoped that the children will carry on our family traditions. 我们期待孩子们能继承我们家 族的传统。

2. In China, as in other countries, the government realizes that the future welfare of its citizens is closely linked to education. be linked to 与 …… 连接（相关） 的。 e.g. The island will be linked to the mainland by a new bridge. 2. In China, as in other countries, the government realizes that the future welfare of its citizens is closely linked to education. be linked to 与 …… 连接（相关） 的。 e.g. The island will be linked to the mainland by a new bridge.

新的桥梁将把该岛与大陆连接在 一起。 3. In areas where agriculture plays an important role, people do not attach importance to education, and parents are sceptical of anything that takes children away from their work on farm.

句中 where 和 that 都引导定语从句。 attach... to... （加于 …… 之上）和 be sceptical of （对 …… 抱着怀疑的态 度） 是固定短语。 e.g. No blame attaches to him for the accident. 这个事故他没有受到责备。 句中 where 和 that 都引导定语从句。 attach... to... （加于 …… 之上）和 be sceptical of （对 …… 抱着怀疑的态 度） 是固定短语。 e.g. No blame attaches to him for the accident. 这个事故他没有受到责备。

We should attach primary importance to the development of economy. 我们要把发展经济的工作放在第 一位。 4. In some cultures parents are particularly unwilling to send their We should attach primary importance to the development of economy. 我们要把发展经济的工作放在第 一位。 4. In some cultures parents are particularly unwilling to send their

daughters to school because the custom is to educate boys rather than girls. be unwilling to do 不愿意 …… ； rather than 胜于 e.g. These shoes are comfortable rather than pretty. 这双鞋不好看，但是舒服。 daughters to school because the custom is to educate boys rather than girls. be unwilling to do 不愿意 …… ； rather than 胜于 e.g. These shoes are comfortable rather than pretty. 这双鞋不好看，但是舒服。

5. To solve this, Australia uses “distance learning” methods, where the students have lessons by two-way radio and mail. to solve this 是目的状语提前，表示 强调；另外句中 where 引导的是非限 定性定语从句，修饰说明 methods ； 此类定语从句比较特别，因为其中 5. To solve this, Australia uses “distance learning” methods, where the students have lessons by two-way radio and mail. to solve this 是目的状语提前，表示 强调；另外句中 where 引导的是非限 定性定语从句，修饰说明 methods ； 此类定语从句比较特别，因为其中

的引导词并非表示地点的名词，类似 的名词还有 case, situation, condition 等。 e.g. Can you think of a situation where this idiom can be used? 你能想出一个使用这个成语的 情况吗？ 的引导词并非表示地点的名词，类似 的名词还有 case, situation, condition 等。 e.g. Can you think of a situation where this idiom can be used? 你能想出一个使用这个成语的 情况吗？

6. In these countries, where some people do not even have fresh water or basic health care, reaching the target of “Education for All” will be a huge task, despite help from the international community. where 引导非限定性定语从句； 6. In these countries, where some people do not even have fresh water or basic health care, reaching the target of “Education for All” will be a huge task, despite help from the international community. where 引导非限定性定语从句；

reaching 短语是句子的主语， despite 是介词，其意义为 “ 不管, 尽管, 不论 ” 。 e.g. Despite the bad weather we enjoyed our holiday. 尽管天气不好，我们的假期仍 过得很愉快。 reaching 短语是句子的主语， despite 是介词，其意义为 “ 不管, 尽管, 不论 ” 。 e.g. Despite the bad weather we enjoyed our holiday. 尽管天气不好，我们的假期仍 过得很愉快。

Language Practice 1. Please do Ex. 2 and 3 on P Ex. 4 on P106 Title: Young women who are able to read and write 1. Please do Ex. 2 and 3 on P Ex. 4 on P106 Title: Young women who are able to read and write

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Homework 1. Read the paragraph on P106 again and summarize it. 2. Preview the passage in INTEGRATING SKILLS. 1. Read the paragraph on P106 again and summarize it. 2. Preview the passage in INTEGRATING SKILLS.