2. Learning about Language
Unit 3
Learning
about Language

3. Discovering useful words and expressions
1 . Find the correct words or expressions from the text for each sentence.
1 He is so stubborn that no one can __________ him to do anything.
2 A ___________ person always tries to finish the job, no matter how hard it is.
3 My grandpa __________ fishing and sometimes he fishes all day in the river.
4 Liu Xiaoding is a good teacher and _________ his students very much.
persuade
determined
is fond of
cares about

4. Discovering useful words and expressions
1 . Find the correct words or expressions from the text for each sentence.
prefer
5 I _____ the red dress to the green one because it fits me better.
6 The concert went like clock work because Li Pei had _______ it so well.
7 I wanted to pay the train _____, but my friend insisted. Finally I _________.
8 She persuaded all of us to ________ to work instead of taking the bus.
organized
fare
gave in
cycle

5. Discovering useful words and expressions
2 . Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
give in
As neither of them would _______, no decision was taken that day.
I ________ the first flat we saw _____________ because it was larger.
The task was difficult, but Helen’s ________ expression let me know that she would not give up.
The list of gifts was very long, and we don’t know why, but the most important ________ , the golden cup, was forgotten.
liked
better
determined
item

6. Discovering useful words and expressions
2 . Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.
journey
5. “How I wish I could make a ________ into space and see the stars up close!” cried Sarah.
6. When he returned from his successful climb of Mount Qomolongma. Andrew finished his travel ______ and gave it to the newspaper.
7. She had only one _________: she was very stubborn.
8. The very first time that Joe saw the film “ET” directed by Steven Spielberg, he _______ to become a director too.
journal
shortcoming
made up his mind

7. Discovering useful words and expressions
3 . Complete this passage with some of the following words.
rapids glacier mountain delta plain valley waterfall bank
Answer key for Exercise 3:
1 glacier valley waterfall rapids
5 Plain delta

8. Discovering useful structures
A:Are you working this evening?
B:No.We are having an English Party,
don’t you know?
A:Yes, I do. And we’re giving some
performances at the party. What are you
going to do?
B:I’m singing songs with my classmates.
Where are you going on holiday?
What are you preparing for the trip?
When are you leaving?
How are you going to…?
How long are you staying there?
What tense is used

9. Present continuous tense
Grammar
Present continuous tense

10. The Present Continuous Tense for future use
The present continuous tense can be used to express
a plan or an arrangement.
现在进行时可用来表示一个在最近按计划或打算要进行的动作；通常带一个表将来的时间状语，但有明确的上下文时无须指出时间。
能用进行时表将来的动词：
go, come, leave, start, arrive, give, return, sleep ,stay, play, do, take, get, see off, travel, fly, drive, walk, reach, meet

11. 现在进行时用法： He is doing his homework now.
Right now it is the summer vacation and I’m helping my dad on the farm.
She’s always changing her mind.
Mother is taking us home to see my grandma on Sunday

12. 表将来的时态其他方法： He will write you a letter next week.
We’re not going to have any classes next week.
The next train leaves at 9:15.

13. Suggested answers to exercise 2:
Practice—an interview
Interview Wang Wei about her plans for the trip along
the Mekong River.
Suggested answers to exercise 2:
are travelling are, leaving, are, cycling,
are taking, are, staying , are taking

14. Plan a trip based on the map.(P57 work book)

15. Make a travel plan for National Day
Where are you going for
your holiday?
Who are you going with?
How are you getting there?
What are you doing there?
Where are you staying ?
when are you returning?

16. Review the text.
Finish exercises on page
Homework: