Unit 5 Lesson 3 Grammar &Writing

Objectives

By the end of the lesson , we will be able to• Identify the adverbial clauses of cause, result,

purpose.• To distinguish between because and because of

and practice using them correctly. • Write a person using the adverbial clauses.

a. Kong explained that he tried this because he wanted to create something new.

b. He was made to practice the piano so much that he thought about giving up.

c . The concert last week was such a success that Kong’s Dream Tour Concert is expected to run for the next two years in Beijing.

d. As his mother was a great music lover, he lived with music from birth.

e. Since he’s music style was new, he decide his hairstyle had to be new too.

f. She had to draw piano keys on a piece of paper so that he could learn to play as early as possible.

g. Because of Kong’s talent and hard work, he became famous worldwide.

Ex. 6 on p 27 : Complete the rule:1.______, ____ and ____can introduce a clause which explains the _______ of a certain action or situation.2._________ and ________ can introduce a clause which describes the _______ of an action.3._________ can introduce a clause which shows the ______ of a certain action or situation.

Because as sincecause

So…that such…thatresult

So thatpurpose

because and because of

观察空后

P27 Ex9

1. the tree 2. the dog was frightening 3. he is talking 4. the accident 5. the storm 6. she was hungry

Because 和 because ofbecause 连词，后引导从句

because of 短语介词，后接宾语

Practice

1.I want to do it by myself _______ I like it. 2. She raised her voice _________ she might be heard. 3. He spoke _______ fast _______ I couldn’t follow him. 4. ___________ everybody is here, let’s begin.

becauseso that

so that

Since

Complete the sentences

For example:• People would like to

listen to rock‘n’roll because it make people feel excited

She first played on stage at 11……

hardwork

Because of

She began to learn Beijing Opera at 8 because …

For example:• It is so beautiful that I want to

go there again.

He combined so many things together that …

She participated in so many social activities that…

• 用英语写一篇介绍京剧大师梅兰芳的文章。• 1. 我国最杰出的京剧表演家，梅派代表，

出生于梨园世家，八岁学京剧， 11 岁登台演出。

• 2 ．他把动作、舞蹈、演唱融入到自己的表演中，让京剧变得多姿多彩。 他不断地寻求突破， 创造了许多令人难忘的艺术形象，有独特的表演风格。

• 3 ．热心社会活动， 1959 年入党。 • 4. 有卓越的贡献。是我国的京剧艺术先驱。

Writing

• Mei Lanfang was the most famous Peking Opera artist, master of the Mei school in China. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

• Expressions:• 最杰出的京剧表演家 • the most outstanding/famous/the best-known

Peking Opera_______________ • 梅派代表 ________________ of Mei school• 登台演出 _________________on stage• 献身于 __________all one’s life _______• 创造许多令人难忘的美丽的艺术形象 _______

many beautiful and unforgettable images

artist

masterplay

devote to

create

形成了自己独特的艺术风格_______________ his own unique performing style

做出了卓越贡献 ____________ great contributions / _____________a lot to

我国的京剧艺术先驱 a ________ of Peking Opera of China

develop

contribute make

forerunner

He __________________( 开始学习 ) Peking Opera at 8 and__________ ( 首次表演 )on stage at 11.

Mr. Mei _________________( 把毕生经历献给了 ) his Peking Opera career.

In his performance life, he created many beautiful and unforgettable images, ______________________________________( 形成了独特的表演风格 )—— Mei school.

began studying

first played

devoted all his life to

developing his own unique performing style

All his activities not only____________________

( 帮助世界了解中国 ) but also they make Peking Opera of China well-known in the world.

His works_________________( 产生了巨大影响 )on the next generation.

help the world know about China

have a great influence

Enjoy your writing!

Mei Lanfang was the most famous Peking Opera artist, master of the Mei school in China. Born in the family of famous Peking Opera actors in Beijing on October 22,1894, he began studying Peking Opera at 8 . Because of his hardwork , he first played on stage at 11.   

 

He combined acting, singing and dancing in one performance so that the Beijing Opera became more colorful, Mr. Mei devoted all his life to his Peking Opera career, he created many beautiful and unforgettable images in his performance life, developing his own unique performing style——the Mei school. At the same time, he contributed a lot to the cultural exchange between China and other countries.

People outside China began to understand Peking Opera through his performances. All his activities not only help the world about China but also make Peking Opera of China well-known in the world. He participated enthusiastically in social work and various activities so that he was accepted into the Chinese Communist Party in 1959 Mei Lanfang passed away on August 7,1961 in Beijing and his works have a great influence on the next generation.

Polish your writing!

Homework