1. 初中基础 (2270 期 20150904) 6 版 Ban on cap throwing

2. Pre-reading 1. The University of Birmingham is one of the top universities in the United Kingdom. Do you know any famous people who graduated from this university? former British Prime Ministers founder of China ’ s geomechanics ( 地质力学 )

3. Pre-reading 2. What do students usually do at their graduation ceremony?

4. While reading Complete the statements or answer the questions. Complete the statements or answer the questions. 1. The graduates at University of Birmingham are not allowed to _________________________. 2. The reason why Birmingham graduates cannot throw caps is to _________________________. throw their black caps in the air prevent falling hats from hitting someone

5. While reading Complete the statements or answer the questions. Complete the statements or answer the questions. 3. What did the students think of the ban on cap throwing? 4. According to the university teacher, nobody got injured by falling caps in the past, did they? They didn’t think cap throwing did harm to anyone. Yes, they did.

6. Language study Complete each sentence with the words in their proper forms. Complete each sentence with the words in their proper forms. 1. He started a small business with his two friends after __________. 2. To our relief, there were no __________ in the accident. 3. __________, young people like challenging and even tough jobs. 4. Canada __________ smoking in all offices later this year. 5. She looked __________ when I told her the news just now. graduation bangraduatesurprisetraditioninjure injuries Traditionally will ban surprised

7. Grammar focus You cannot throw your black caps in the air — in case the falling hats hit someone. You cannot throw your black caps in the air — in case the falling hats hit someone. 本句中 in case 引导条件状语从句，意为 “ 以防， 万一 ……” ，一般遵循 “ 主将从现，主过从过 ” 的 原则。其它可引导条件状语从句的连词还有 if, unless, as long as 等。 本句中 in case 引导条件状语从句，意为 “ 以防， 万一 ……” ，一般遵循 “ 主将从现，主过从过 ” 的 原则。其它可引导条件状语从句的连词还有 if, unless, as long as 等。

8. Grammar focus Translate the following sentences with proper conjunctions. Translate the following sentences with proper conjunctions. 1. 我会随身带一把伞，以防晚上会下雨。 2. 除非他们快速收拾好行李，不然会错过早班车。 3. 只要你继续努力，你一定会取得成功。 I will take an umbrella with me in case it rains at night. Unless they pack their suitcases quickly, they will miss the early bus. As long as you keep on working hard, you will be sure to succeed.

9. After reading Students and teachers at the University of Birmingham have different attitudes towards the ban on cap throwing. Do you agree or disagree to the rule? Why or why not? Students and teachers at the University of Birmingham have different attitudes towards the ban on cap throwing. Do you agree or disagree to the rule? Why or why not?