2. Module 2 Public Holidays Unit 3 Language in use Martin Luther King Jr.Christopher Columbus

3. 1._______ we’re staying with our friends, we’re going to spend one day in Qingdao. 2. _______ we begin dinner, my father gives thanks for the food. 3. ______ it is all over, everyone helps wash the dishes. Before While When Language practice

4. 4. And my family always go somewhere interesting ___________ the holiday begins. 5. We have celebrated the festival ______ the first pioneers from England arrived in America. 6. _____ they landed, their first winter was worse than any English winter. since as soon as After

5. 用从句来表达一件事情或一个行为发生 的时间, 这个从句就叫时间状语从句。 1. since 引导的时间状语从句 since 引导的时间状语从句常与完成时 连用, 表示 “ 自从 …….” 。 e.g. I have known Bill since he was born. 自从比尔出生, 我就认识他。 Adverbial clauses

6. 2. while 引导的时间状语从句 while 引导的时间状语从句表示主句的 行为在从句行为进行的过程中发生。 由于 while 从句表示一个持续的行为, 所以从句中要用持续性动词或状态动 词, 且持续性动词常用进行时态。 e.g. Don’t make any noise while I am recording. 我在录音时 ( 你们 ) 别发出声音。

7. 3. as soon as 引导的时间状语从句 as soon as 表示 “ 一 …… 就 ……” ，强调 动作紧密相连。 e.g. We began to work as soon as we got there. 我们一到那儿就开始工作了。

8. 4. before/after 引导的时间状语从句。 before 表示 “ 在 …… 之前 ” 。 after 表示 “ 在 …… 之后 ” 。 e.g. Before we begin dinner, my father gives thanks for the food. 吃饭前, 我父亲会表达 ( 因拥有食 物而产生的 ) 感激之情。 Mother sometimes prepares dinner after I come back from school. 妈妈有时在我放学回家后才准备晚饭。

9. 5. when 引导的时间状语从句 when 的意思是 “ 当 …… 的时候 ”, 既可以 表示在某一时间点发生的事, 又可以表 示在某一时间段发生的事。主句与从句 描述的动作或事情可以同时发生, 也可 以先后发生。 e.g. When I got home, I found my baby girl singing in the sitting room. 我到家时, 发现我的小女儿正在 客厅里唱歌。

10. 6. until 引导的时间状语从句 until 表示动作或状态一直持续到某一 时刻, 即 “ 直到 ……” 。 e.g. He waited until all the guests left. 他一直等到所有客人都走了。 not … until… 直到 … 才 … He didn’t go to bed until it was 11.30 PM.

11. 1. Do you do your homework before you have dinner? Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about yourself.

12. 2. Do you listen to music while you are doing your homework?

13. 3. What do you do after school?

14. 4. Do you get out of bed as soon as you wake up?

15. 5. What do you say when someone gives you a present?

16. 6. How many subjects have you studied since you started school?

17. Write sentences when as soon as before after while until not …Until since ___________________

18. 1. ________________ our friends arrived, we all went to the square. 2. ________ they were watching TV, we listened to music and sang traditional songs. 3. __________ it was twelve o’clock, we all shouted “Happy New Year”. While After/As soon as As soon as Complete the sentences

19. 4. We stayed there _____ she arrived. 5. He has made a lot of progress _______ he started to learn English last month. until since

20. Betty: When are we going to the party? Daming: We’re waiting for you. We can go (1) _______________________. Betty: OK, let’s go. It’s better to be early and get there (2) ________ __________________________. Daming: Yes, we don’t want to get there (3) ____________________ _________. b as soon as you’re ready c before there are too many people a after the food has all gone Complete the conversation

21. Betty: Oh, Daming! You always think about eating. Daming: Well, it’s something to do (4) ________________________ _____________. Betty: Don’t you want to make a wish for the New Year (5) ________________________? Daming: No, it’s OK. I’ll make one (6) ____________________. d before we go f while we’re waiting for the New Year e when we get back

22. Christmas is a happy holiday. (1) ______ it comes, people celebrate it in different ways. To many people in the world, this time of year is the season for giving and receiving presents. Complete the passage When

23. Children think that Father Christmas waits (2) ______ they are asleep and then comes in and leaves presents for them. They would like him to come (3) _______ they fall asleep, so they can see him. They do not know that it is their parents who put the presents at the end of their beds (4) ______ they are sleeping. until before while

24. I always count down the days until (1) _________ the term, because then it is the beginning of the holiday. the end of Complete the passage

25. We have several weeks off school and we can (2) ________________ doing our favourite things. For example, we can (3) ___________ with friends. When the weather is good, we can (4) ______________ in the park and play games (5) ______. as well spend some time get together have a picnic

26. Sometimes we can (6) _____________ in a different part of the country. For me, I always like enjoying myself on the beach in the south, but it depends on the weather. I just hope it will be sunny when it is time for the next holiday. I cannot wait! take a vacation

27. 1. — We’re going to visit the Grand Canyon with Aunt Li for the holiday. — _________________ a) Enjoy yourself! b) Good luck! c) Have a nice trip! d) Well done! c Have a nice trip! Complete the conversations with the sentences in the box.

28. 2. — I’m going to take a vacation tomorrow. — Oh, good!________________ a Enjoy yourself! 3. — I’m taking my driving test next week. — _________________ b Good luck! 4. — I’ve just run one thousand metres and beaten everyone! — ____________ d Well done!

29. Many years ago, I lived in Greece, on a very beautiful island. On 1st May, Greek people celebrate Labour Day, and it is also a festival to celebrate the beginning of summer. (1) ______________________ ___________________________________ _______ The sun was shining brightly and the sea was clear blue. c During my first year, I went to the beach for the Labour Day holiday. Complete the passage

30. I went to a small restaurant by the sea and waited while they cooked fish over a fire for lunch. It was delicious. (2) _________________________________ ___________________________ Everyone celebrated the festival and enjoyed themselves. All the girls and women wore flowers in their hair. (3) _______________ __________________________________ a There were a lot of local people there as well as some tourists. d Someone made a circle of flowers for me to wear too.

31. In the afternoon, people played traditional Greek music and danced on the beach. I danced with them until the evening. (4) ________________________ _______________________ b I had a wonderful day and I will never forget it.

32. Listen and check( √ ) the speakers’ holiday plans. Mike TomBecky Jane Go to a new place Go to a favourite place Stay at home Take a friend home

33. Work in groups and talk about the speakers’ holiday plans. Whose plan do you think is the most interesting? Let’s talk!

34. Public holidays in the US Apart from Independence Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving, the US has several other important holidays during the year. Martin Luther King Day in January (1st ) celebrates the birthday of the great civil rights leader. Columbus Day (the second Monday) in October remember Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas in 1492. Around the world

35. 1. 听音乐 2. 取得很大进步 3. 太多人 4. 等候 5. 考虑 … 6. 许愿 7. 倒数 listen to music make a lot of progress too many people wait for think about make a wish count down Find the expressions

36. in different ways receive presents for example as well as make a circle of flowers apart from civil rights 7. 以不同的方式 8. 接受礼物 9. 举例 10. 也，又 11. 做一个花圈 12. 除此之外 13. 公民权利

37. 1. Do people celebrate the festival in other countries or only in China? You can take the Dragon Boat Festival as an example. People celebrate the festival only in China. Module Task

38. 2. Do people celebrate the festival at the same time in different areas? 3. Is the festival on the same day or date every year? Yes. They celebrate the festival at the same time in different areas. Yes, it is.

39. 4. Do people eat special food during the festival? 5. Do people wear special clothes? 6. Do people usually stay at home or go somewhere to celebrate? Yes, people eat special food during the festival. They eat zong zi. No, they don’t. People usually go out to celebrate.

40. 1. None of us knew what had happened ____ they told us about it. A. when B. until C. after D. though 2. —I hope you’ll enjoy your trip, dear! —Thank you, mum. I’ll give you a call ____ I get there. A. until B. as soon as C. since D. till B B Exercises

41. 3. The police asked the children ____ cross the street ___ the traffic lights turned green. A. not; before B. don’t; when C. not to; until D. not; after 4. You must finish your lessons _____ you go out. A. before B. after C. when D. while C A