unit 7 the english countryside part2.pptVIP

1. First reading Read the text quickly and try to identify which aspects were used to describe the English countryside by the author? Which aspects were used to describe the English countryside by the author? village in a valley homestead/farm river cottage 2. Second reading  Work in groups and try to find out the answers to the following questions. Important words and phrases 1. if only: 1) used to express a wish with reference to present or future time; 2) used to express a wish that past events had been different e.g. If only I were rich. 但愿我很富有。 If only it would stop raining. 真希望雨能停。 If only I had gone by taxi. 假若我是乘计程车去的就好了。 2. at home a. in ones own house or place of residence b. in a situation familiar to one; at ease: feel/be at home in/with: to feel comfortable in a place or with a person e.g. Make yourself at home! 不要拘束。 After a while we began to feel at home with each other. 过了一会儿，我们互相之间就无拘无束了。 She has a way of making everyone feel at home. 3.for the most part: on the whole ; usually ; mostly e.g. Japanese TV sets are , for the most part , of excellent quality . 4. more or less (1)about; in substance; approximately; basically: e.g We came to more or less the same conclusion. (2 ).to some extent; somewhat: e.g She seemed more or less familiar with the subject. 5. stretch out (1) to extend over a distance or area or in a particular direction: e.g The forest stretches out for miles. (2) to extend the hand or to reach, as for something. e.g He stretched out for the apples but was in vain. 6. permit of –allow as possible, admit (fml) e.g The facts permit of no other explanation. Pictures appreciation In pairs, find out the characteristics of the English countryside. Aspects Characteristics Location Lowlands, such as a valley with a church in the middle Homestead It is usually built on a farm, sheltered by ample trees