综合英语教程4(高等教育出版社)unit6 part3

1、 Book 4-Unit 6Extended ActivitiesBook 4-Unit 6Return to MenuDictation Read MoreGrammar and VocabularyTranslationWritingReading for InterestCultural Information Speaking TestThe taste for beauty in nature often changes with the times. And the sunflower is a good case in point. The sunflower has been

2、grown in Britain for four centuries, but it spent a long time out of favour. For years it was looked upon as something of a joke flower, climbing to a ridiculous height and bearing a top-heavy head that soon sagged and withered away. Some people grew them for their edible seeds, while school-childre

3、n, interested by their size, strove to rival the world record of about seven metres. Not even the labours of the great artists such as Vincent van Gogh could transform the sunflowers unfashionable image. But in the past two or three years, all this has changed. Vases of sunflowers appear in the corn

4、ers of smart shops, departments and boutiques. They creep into the background of graceful advertisements for high fashion. Seed businessmen and florists report unprecedented demand for them for gardens and ambitious indoor arrangements.ScriptBook 4-Unit 6r Suppose you are traveling in your city, wou

5、ld you like to travel on foot?r What are the benefits and drawbacks of a walking tour compared with a bus tour?r What places are suitable for a walking tour? Get Yourself LostBook 4-Unit 6Advantages Disadvantages Places suitable for walkingPlaces not suitable for walkingWorksheet A Tour on FootBook

6、4-Unit 61. What are the advantages of sightseeing on foot as suggested by the writer? There are many advantages of sightseeing on foot. As the writer points out, if you tour on foot, you can experience the authentic sights, sounds and smells. If you are in a big city, sightseeing guided by your hear

7、t rather than by a tour leader will actually enable you to see more than just the museums, the monuments, the city hall, and other sites. You can witness so much more simply by roaming about and immersing yourself in the dynamic life of the city. Even if you get lost in a city, you can stop at a caf

8、e, sit and talk to the local residents. This kind of encounter will enhance your trip a great deal. Finally, sightseeing on foot can save you money and give many pleasurable memories of the trip.Questions for ComprehensionBook 4-Unit 62. How can we get the most out of sightseeing on foot? List the t

9、ips offered by the writer.To see the sights on foot, one needs some tips for a pleasurable tour. A. Know before you go. You can do a little research in a library or a bookstore about the culture and history of the place you are going to visit. B. Move around like a local. You must take the public tr

10、ansportation in order to get a realistic perspective of the city. C. Haunt the bulletin boards. If you are in an English-speaking country, you can get a lot of information about local activities from the bulletin boards in a university area. D. If you have to book a guided tour, select the non-stand

11、ard and inexpensive kinds conducted on foot.Book 4-Unit 6Grammar: Using V-ed /v-ing as non-finite clausesVocabulary: Work with Words Book 4-Unit 6This structure is found least often in conversation, and most commonly in fiction and news, in which the writer wants to express an “impersonal stance”. 3

12、. He stepped forward unfalteringly, his shoulders squared, his head high, as though he were guiding me. Main event: stepped forward unfalteringly Background event/information: his shoulders squared, his head high1. Silently fuming, I stared at my cluttered desk. Main event: stared at . Background ev

13、ent/information: silently fuming 2. We spent the day visiting attractions along with hundreds of other tourists, most of them overloaded with cameras and souvenirs. Main event: spend the day visiting . Background event/information: most of the other tourists were overloaded with .V-ed/v-ed as non-fi

14、nite clauses Book 4-Unit 61. As he married very late, my father was only a year short of fifty when I was born. 2. At one point I made up my mind to talk to Uncle Sam. Then I changed my mind because I realized that he could not do anything to help. 3. Her eyes glistened with tears. She stood up and

15、asked the teacher: “What am I to do?”Having married very late, my father was only a year short of fifty when I was born. (one action preceding the other)At one point Then I changed my mind, realizing that he could not do anything to help. (giving a reason) Her eyes glistening with tears, she stood u

16、p and asked theteacher: “What am I to do?” (providing a background picture, another subject) Read the following sentences and make some changes so that they are more suitable for written language:Book 4-Unit 64. Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures. And some have a life-expectancy of around tw

17、enty years.Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some having a life-expectancy of around twenty years. (a fact related to the fact mentioned in the main clause: another subject)5. The old man stood up. Tears ran down his face.The old man stood up (with) tears running down his face. (providing

18、a background picture)6. He paused because he did not wish to boast.He paused, not wishing to boast. (providing an explanation) 7. Since Father was now dead, the whole family must be supported by Mother alone.Father now dead, the whole family must be supported by Mother alone. (providing a reason)Boo

19、k 4-Unit 68. The boy nodded. And he looked pale and scared. 9. He knocked at the door. He was sick with fear and embarrassment. 10. He proceeded to light his pipe. When that was done, he put on his woolen scarf and went out.The boy nodded, pale and scared. (providing background information) He knock

20、ed at the door, sick with fear and embarrassment. (providing background information) He proceeded to light his pipe. That done, he put on his woollenscarf and went out. (emphasizing that something is done or completed before the event described in the main clause: another subject) Book 4-Unit 611. T

21、he boys laughed and shrieked. And they rushed out of the classroom when the teacher dismissed them.12. He failed to recognize her at first because he had not seen her for fifteen years or so.Laughing and shrieking, the boys rushed out of the classroom when the teacher dismissed them. (providing back

22、groundinformation with a simultaneous event) He failed to recognize her at first, not having seen her forfifteen years or so. (providing a reason) 13. He leapt out of bed and dressed so quickly that he put his boots on the wrong feet.Leaping out of bed, he dressed so quickly that he put his bootson

23、the wrong feet. (one action before the other with the first one in v-ing form)Book 4-Unit 6Finish the exercise on page 112, and check the answers. 1. Captured 2. scene3. scenic4. origins 5. awaits 6. Itinerary 7. arranged 8. journey 9. unfolds 10. takeWork with Words Book 4-Unit 6TranslationTranslat

24、ionBook 4-Unit 61. Parents must accompany their children to school because the traffic is too busy on the road.2. Loaded with packs, I was unable to walk fast.3. He made several attempts before finally passing the university entrance examinations.4. Young people tend to feel disdain for anything old

25、-fashioned.5. This novel testifies to his rich knowledge of the culture of the tribe.6. Due to a backlog of paper work, the company had to put off interviewing the job applicants.7. The teacher pointed out that there were several places in his performance that were out of tune. Key to Translation (p

26、age 115)Book 4-Unit 6WritinWriting gpRead the writing instructions on page 115.pWrite a letter to one of your foreign teachers, recommending some places of interest and some good restaurants. The length of the letter is about 200 words. Book 4-Unit 6 Reference Answers pRead the article before class.

27、pDo the comprehension task on page 117.Bali Book 4-Unit 6Task for Reading ComprehensionNo.Place of interestWhy?1Volcanoes The view of the volcanoes is gorgeous since they rise into the clouds. Besides, they are exciting as they once erupted violently. Visiting volcanoes can also evoke awe towards na

28、ture which brings both blessing and curse. 2Hindu temples Hindu civilization on Bali has remained undisturbed for a long period of time. Hence, it is unique in the world, representing an ancient civilization. 3Kuta BeachKuta Beach is a must-see in Bali where tourists stay in luxury hotels along the

29、beach, enjoy beautiful sea views, get massages, and purchase souvenirs.Suggested pointsBook 4-Unit 6No.Place of interestWhy?4Ubud As the cultural and artistic center of Bali, it is the best place to appreciate local painting, carving, weaving, jewels, museums, and dancing. 5North of UbudHere tourist

30、s can see breathtaking mountain scenery, as well as carpet-like green orchards and gigantic rice terraces. Harvesting time is exotically beautiful. 6Banjar TegaIt is the place where tourists can taste excellent food after having a hot-spring bath. 7Local marketsLocal markets are the best choice for

31、tourists to buy a variety of fruits and vegetables, in addition to fragrant spices. Book 4-Unit 6No.Place of interestWhy?8Lovina (north coast) Lovina is the best spot to watch sunrise on a boat. Dolphins also often appear in the early hours in this area. 9Bali Barat National Park Hundreds of varieties of birds and other wildlife make their homes here. 10Menj