新概念第三册lesson9Flyingcats.ppt

Flying cats,People: good, kind, kindhearted , soft , warm , beautiful, peaceful, excellent, affectionate, friendly , lovely , smart, clever, wise, inspiring, bright, active , positive, thoughtful, loyal , responsible , cooperative, able , generous , enthusiasm , determined , brave , strong bad, selfish, cruel , cold-blooded, negative, sentimental, emotional,How to describe people and animals ?,Qualities of some animals,Rat charming , humorous , passionate ,intelligent Tiger powerful , strong , independent , courageous , self-assured Monkey lively , fascinating , amusing , lazy , intelligent , skillful , quick , charming Rabbit: affectionate , loving , pleasant , quiet , peaceful , intelligent , beautiful,Ox(牛） hardworking , patient , strong , slow , responsible Horse : popular , friendly , comfortable , hardworking , skillful , patient , peaceful , romantic Rooster/cock : hardworking , talented , powerful , open , elegant Dog: loyal , cheerful , ambitious , generous , effective , hardworking , intelligent Sheep nice , pleasant , mild , warmhearted , kind , weak , patient,Qualities of some animals,as sly as a fox (像狐狸一样狡猾) as silly as a goose (像鹅一样愚蠢) as fast as a hare (像野兔一样快) as quick as a rabbit (像兔子一样快) as gentle as a lamb (像小羊一样温和) as brave as a lion (像狮子一样勇敢),(像骡子一样顽固) as stubborn as a mule (像猫头鹰一样聪明) as wise as an owl (像蜗牛一样缓慢) as slow as a snail (像天鹅一样优美) as graceful as a swan (像狼一样贪婪) as greedy as a wolf (像乌龟一样缓慢) as slow as a turtle,Cats never fail to fascinate human beings. They can be friendly and affectionate towards humans, but they lead mysterious lives of their own as well. They never become submissive like dogs and horses. As a result, humans have learned to respect feline independence.,1. How do cats often behave towards humans ? 2. But theyre suspicious of humans as well , arent they ? 3. Do they lead mysterious lives of their own ? 4. How are they different from dogs and horses ? 5. What have humans learned to respect about cats ?,Most cats remain suspicious of humans all their lives. One of the things that fascinates us most about cats is the popular belief that they have nine lives. Apparently, there is a good deal of truth in this idea. A cats ability to survive falls is based on fact.,6. What is the popular belief about cats ? 7. Is there any truth in this belief ?,Only one person survived (in )the accident .,based on experience,以正规教育为基础,根据经验,based on formal education,Recently the New York Animal Medical Center made a study of 132 cats over a period of five months. All these cats had one experience in common: they had fallen off high buildings, yet only eight of them died from shock or injuries.,8. Which institution recently made a study of cats ?. 9. How many cats took part in this study ? 10 . What did all these cats have in common ? 11. How many of them had died ?,have sth in common with sb /sth He had a lot in common with one of my friends .,Of course, New York is the ideal place for such an interesting study, because there is no shortage of tall buildings. There are plenty of high-rise windowsills to fall from! One cat, Sabrina, fell 32 storeys, yet only suffered from a broken tooth.,12. Why is New York the ideal place for this kind of study ? 13. What had the cat called Sabrina suffered from ?,reach the ideal height /in an ideal world,Cats behave like well-trained paratroopers. a doctor said. It seems that the further cats fall, the less they are likely to injure themselves. In a long drop, they reach speeds of 60 miles an hour and more. At high speeds, falling cats have time to relax. They stretch out their legs like flying squirrels. This increases their air-resistance and reduces the shock of impact when they hit the ground.,.never fail to fascinate : always fascinate E.g. There is no shortage of tall buildings . I am not unaware of the facts . It is not uncommon . It is not impossible It is not unnecessary.,fascinate（使着迷） .v : interest be fascinated by=be crazy / mad about=be attracted by fascination . n : the state of being fascinated fascinating. Adj: having great attraction and dilight Her beauty fascinated every boy. The children were fascinated by the toys in the shop window. The young are watching the film with fascination. a fascinating voice /story/idea,affect. V. : show a liking for sth affectionate. adj : loving , warm affectionately . adv. :in a affectionate manner affection. n.:tender feeling , warm liking -He affects the painting -Cats are affectionate animals. -She is an affectionate child and loves to be hugged and kissed. -He is affectionate to me -She is looking at that man affectionately. Her heart is full of deep affection.,mystery .n.: secret ,strange thing mysterious : adj.: being secret , strange mysteriously : adv. in a mysterious manner mysticism : 神秘主义 myth,submit v. surrender to the power; hand over submit oneself to sb/sth I wont submit to the fate . Submissive. adj. : obedient , tame be submissive to sb. Dogs and horses are submissive, but Cats are never submissive to us. Submissively. adv. : in a submissive manner Individual women serve their fathers and husbands submissively as servants. Submission .n. the act of surrendering They frightened him into submission.,depend (on)dependence-dependent It all depends . independent . adj Children should be encouraged to be independent thinkers. He is economically independent. independently. adv The test must be independently conducted. independence . n: American War of Independence.,be /remain suspicious of /about : be doubtful about E.g . He was suspicious of the new theory . He was doubtful about the new theory .,A little body often harbors a great soul. 浓缩的都是精品。 All good things come to an end. 天下没有不散的筵席。 All rivers run into sea. 海纳百川。 All roads lead to Rome. 条条大路通罗马。 A man without money is no man at all 一分钱难倒英雄汉。 An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. 以眼还眼，以牙还牙。 A snow year, a rich year. 瑞雪兆丰年。,Bad news has wings. 好事不出门，坏事传千里。 Blood is thicker than water. 血浓于水。 Do as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。 Dont put off till tomorrow what should be done today. 今日事，今日毕。 Dont trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. 不要自找麻烦。 Do well and have well. 善有善报。,Shortage . n The nation was experiencing a critical shortage of food /food shortage . The problems that economy crisis has caused consists of employment shortage, investment shortage, consumption shortage and even currency shortage.,Well-trained : those who are trained very well Well-known : sth that is known well Well-educated : those who are educated well Well-written /well-born /well-done /well-organised/well-meant,Paratrooper : solider trained to drop from aircraft Para: 1) beside -parathyroid 甲状腺旁的 - paramedical 辅助义务的 2）very similar to - paratyphoid 伤寒样的 3）protecting ag