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1、 Early birds and night owlsEarly birds and night owlslilylily Unit 4 Early birds and night owls Early birds and night owlsPart CPart BPart AWhat is your best time of dayGrammarFunctions and NotionsThe time is rightWritingWordpower Unit 4 Early birds and night owls Early birds and night owlsWhat is y

2、our best of day? The early bird gets the early worm, but a night owl enjoys a host of benefits. In fact, most of creative people and some of the greatest men and women ever are night owls. Did you know that the US President Barrack Obama himself is a self-admitted night owl? Part aText 1. Better Cre

3、ativity Creativity comes alive in the nighttime. There is nobody todisturb you around and when the entire world is sleeping quietyour brain gets the perfect ambience to think in peace. Themoon conveys a unique relaxing electricity, a magic, a pulsewhich the sun does not offer. 2. No Need of Excessiv

4、e CaffeineWhen you are a night owl, you wont have to be dependent on anexcessive dose of caffeine to perform at night. Its because the body clock of night owls are automatically adjusted to staybright and awake independently even in the late hours.Part aText 3. Better Intelligence Yes, according to

5、studies, night-owls tend to bemore intelligent in compared to early birds.4. Sound Sleep4. Sound SleepWhen you retire to bed in the early hours afterstaying awake for the entire night, you immediately doze off tosleep. There is no time wasted in counting sheep or turning andtossing on the bed. The n

6、ight owls experience a very happy sound sleep almost everyday.5. Flexible Sleeping Patterns5. Flexible Sleeping PatternsAccording to research, night owls have the benefit of flexiblesleeping patterns and they are better equipped to get theirneeded sleep at any time of the day. On the contrary, early

7、birds find it difficult to adapt to a change in sleep hours.Part aTextRace offn. entice (a person) away with a view to seduction跑開(kāi)了短語(yǔ)短語(yǔ)THE RACE SETS OFF AGAIN再啟征程When will the race come off?比賽何時(shí)舉行?Off The Race出比賽e.g. When he jumped up he did not at once race off, but cocked up his ears, listening to

8、 the shouts and tramp of hoofs , that came from all sides at once. Part BText Language Points nap1. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)take a nap 睡午覺(jué)；小睡一下 have a nap 打個(gè)盹 cat nap n. 打瞌睡 e.g. Please note that not every combination of naps and core-nap seems viable.Part BText Langu

9、age Points grouch n.a bad-tempered personv.show ones unhappiness or critical attitude近義詞n.心懷不滿；不高興的人；抱怨complaint, complain ofvi.發(fā)牢騷；鬧脾氣；抱怨whine about, pingee.g. Is your character a grouch? Part BText Language Points sneak1. a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible2. someo

10、ne who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions3. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the policesneak out 漸隱；偷偷溜走 sneak in 淡入，漸顯 sneak out of 逃避；偷偷溜出 sneak attack n. 偷襲 sneak preview 影片未公開(kāi)宣布的預(yù)演；內(nèi)部預(yù)映；試映 e.g. How did you sneak out of the meeting? These results accord closely wit

11、h our predictions. 這些結(jié)果與我們的預(yù)測(cè)相當(dāng)一致。Part BText Language Pointsspurtn.the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)v.1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet2. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energygrowth spurt 生長(zhǎng)陡增；生長(zhǎng)突增；（經(jīng)濟(jì)）急劇增長(zhǎng) spurt out v. 噴出 e.g. Unsure whether I have been under

12、stood, I put in a brisk spurt to the nunnery.不知道他是否明白我的意思，我快步?jīng)_刺般地朝尼姑庵跑去。 Part BText Language PointsWorkoutthe activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit同近義詞同近義詞 n.鍛煉；練習(xí)；試驗(yàn)practice, exercise, proof, experiment, trye.g. Have a Plan. Plan out how, where and when you want to workout.P

13、art BText Language Points encompassv. include as part of something broadere.g. The course will encompass physics, chemistry and biology. 課程將包括物理、化學(xué)和生物學(xué)。 Your launch philosophy should encompass plans for both the long and short terms. 你的發(fā)行理念應(yīng)該包括長(zhǎng)期和短期的計(jì)劃。Part BText Language PointsHow would you define?

14、 Which of people are you most similar to?difinePart b The time is right Look at part 2. Do you agree with the advice given?Part 5 chilling outStress can cause fatigue and a lack of energy ,how to cope with pressure?At school;at home&work;on the road.Look at book 5 ,listeningAdverbial clausesPart c 掌

15、握狀語(yǔ)從句的關(guān)鍵1.準(zhǔn)確掌握每一個(gè)連詞的含義。2.注意主句和從句的時(shí)態(tài)呼應(yīng)。定義：在復(fù)合句中由從句表示的狀語(yǔ)稱作狀語(yǔ)從句，它可以用來(lái)修飾謂語(yǔ)（包括非謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞）、定語(yǔ)或狀語(yǔ)，或是整個(gè)句子。 1.時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句： 引導(dǎo)時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句的連詞有：when, while, as, the moment, before, after, till, until, since, as soon as 等。請(qǐng)注意 when, while, as 的區(qū)別When -當(dāng)時(shí)候, 通常指某一特定的時(shí)間點(diǎn)，主句與從句的動(dòng)作同時(shí)發(fā)生。When I opened the window, I saw him come up.Whe

16、n I have time , I will go to see you.When I came home, I met an old schoolmate of mine. He said he would tell her about it when he saw her.*注意：在時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句中，主從句都是將來(lái)的動(dòng)作或狀態(tài)時(shí)，習(xí)慣上主句用將來(lái)時(shí)，從句用一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)。When - 正在的時(shí)候，突然。通常主句是進(jìn)行時(shí)或 be about to 時(shí)，在翻譯的時(shí)候，when 可以譯成沒(méi)想到或突然。I was walking along the street , when I met him.I w

17、as about to fall asleep when my sister came in.One evening, little Hans was sitting near the fire when he heard a loud knock at the door.When 當(dāng)從句是進(jìn)行時(shí)，主句是一般時(shí)，往往表示不滿。Someone knocked at the door when I was having breakfast.When I was leaving the house, the postman arrived.When the children had gone to

18、bed, she began toprepare her lessons. When=afterWhile -在期間，往往指一段時(shí)間。While we were in America, we saw him twice.While we were talking, he came in.Strike while the iron is hot. While -表示一種不滿情緒，意思是這邊在干某種重要的事，而另一邊在享受等。We are cleaning the classroom while they are playing the football.The soldier faces the

19、 powder(火藥） while the beauty powder擦粉 the face.While I am washing the floor, you can be cleaning the windows. As - 一邊一邊, 隨著She was doing her homework as she was listening to the music.As she grew older, she became more beautiful.As - 當(dāng)時(shí)，指一個(gè)動(dòng)作緊接著一個(gè)動(dòng)作發(fā)生，從句通常用進(jìn)行時(shí)。As I was going out, it began to rain.I

20、saw Mary as she was going on the bus.As he was eating his breakfast, he heard someone knock at the door.Someone patted me on the shoulder as I was standing before the shop window.連接詞類別作 用例 句asas 表示“當(dāng)?shù)臅r(shí)候”，往往和 when/ while 通用，但它著重強(qiáng)調(diào)主句與從句的動(dòng)作或事情同時(shí)或幾乎同時(shí)發(fā)生。1.She came up as I was cooking.（同時(shí)）2.The runners s

21、tarted as the gun went off.（幾乎同時(shí)）whenwhen可以和延續(xù)性動(dòng)詞連用，也可以和短暫性動(dòng)詞連用；when從句的謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞可以在主句謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)作之前、之后或同時(shí)發(fā)生；while和as從句的謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)作必須是和主句謂語(yǔ)動(dòng)作同時(shí)發(fā)生。 1.When we were at school, we went to the library every day.（在一段時(shí)間內(nèi)）2.Sorry，I was out when you called me（call為短暫性動(dòng)詞）對(duì)不起，你打電話時(shí)我剛好外出了。 3. When I got to the airport，the guests ha

22、d left（got to后發(fā)生）當(dāng)我趕到飛機(jī)場(chǎng)時(shí)，客人們已經(jīng)離開(kāi)了。 while從句動(dòng)作和主句動(dòng)作同時(shí)發(fā)生，且從句動(dòng)作為延續(xù)性動(dòng)詞時(shí)，(when，while，as都可使用)。 主句中的動(dòng)作或事情是在從句中的動(dòng)作或事情的進(jìn)展過(guò)程中發(fā)生，從句中的動(dòng)詞一般要用延續(xù)性動(dòng)詞。1.When While As we were dancing，a stranger came in（dance為延續(xù)性動(dòng)詞）。2.Please dont talk so loud while others are working. The moment - 一就 =as soon as , immediately,-Did yo

23、u remember to give Mary the money you owed her?-Yes, I gave her the moment I saw her.Not until - 直到才He didnt leave the office until he finished the work.=He left the office when he finished the work.Not until 可以和 when 互換Before - 在之前The passengers should arrive at the airport an hour before the fligh

24、t departs.Did you work as a stewardess（空姐） before you come to this company?It was not long before I forgot it all.(It was /will be before 是常用句型)He ran off before I could stop him. After - 在 之后The customer left the ticket counter after he had a quarrel with the ticket agent.The plane took off after t

25、he air traffic controller gave clearance.Since -自從, 通常主句用現(xiàn)在完成時(shí)I have never been there again since I graduated from the university.The captain has traveled almost everywhere in the world since he became a pilot.It is just a week since we arrived here. As soon as - 一就Jack went to school as soon as he

26、got well.Ill ring you up as soon as I get an answer from him. No sooner than - 一就No sooner had he arrived than he went away again.no sooner than 用于句首要求倒裝Hardly whenScarcely whenOnce you see him, you will never forget him. Once - 一但就Every time, each time 每次whenever 每當(dāng)Each time he came to town, he wou

27、ld visit our school. Whenever we met with difficulties, they came to help us. (1) as , while , when Which do you choose?Im going to the post office._ you are there, can you buy me some stamps?AAs Bwhile CBecause DIf Fill in the blanks with “when, while, as” 1_ you meet a word you dont know, consult

28、the dictionary. 2.The students took notes _ they listened. 3._ the wind rose ,the noise increased. 4.She called _ I was out. 5.We must strike _ the iron is hot. 6._you have finished your work, you may have a rest. 7. I was just reading a book _ she came into my room. whenasAswhilewhileWhenwhen befor

29、e用法1.We had sailed four days and four nights before we saw land.2. We hadnt run a mile（避而遠(yuǎn)之） before he felt tired.3. Please write it down before you forget it.4. Before I could get in a word, he had measured me. 注意：before從句中謂語(yǔ)不用否定式。Before they reached the station, the train had gone. 才還沒(méi)有/不到就 趁（還未）還

30、沒(méi)來(lái)得及 Since用法1.I have returned home four times since I came here.2. She has been working here (ever since) he left school.常用句型：常用句型：It has been (is) + 時(shí)間段時(shí)間段 + since從句從句 “自從自從有多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間了有多長(zhǎng)時(shí)間了 ”畢業(yè)已經(jīng)有六年時(shí)間了。It has been (is) six years since she graduated from the university. （ 2）引導(dǎo)時(shí)間狀語(yǔ)從句的連接詞除上述外還有： till, until, Dont get off the bus until it has stopped.He waited for his fat