新概念英语3-lesson-9 (共42张PPT).ppt

1、Lesson 9Flying cats n People:n good,kind,kindhearted,soft,warm,beautiful,peaceful,excellent,affectionate,friendly,lovely,smart,clever,wise,inspiring,bright,active,positive,thoughtful,loyal,responsible,cooperative,able,generous,enthusiasm,determined,brave,strong n bad,selfish,cruel,cold-blooded,negat

2、ive,sentimental,emotionalHow to describe people and animals?Qualities of some animalsn Rat n charming,humorous,passionate,intelligentn Tigern powerful,strong,independent,courageous,self-assured n Monkeyn lively,fascinating,amusing,lazy,intelligent,skillful,quick,charming n Rabbit:n affectionate,lovi

3、ng,pleasant,quiet,peaceful,intelligent,beautiful n Ox(牛）n hardworking,patient,strong,slow,responsiblen Horse:n popular,friendly,comfortable,hardworking,skillful,patient,peaceful,romantic n Rooster/cock:hardworking,talented,powerful,open,elegant n Dog:loyal,cheerful,ambitious,generous,effective,hardw

4、orking,intelligent n Sheepn nice,pleasant,mild,warmhearted,kind,weak,patient Qualities of some animalsn as sly as a foxn(像狐狸一样狡猾)n as silly as a goosen(像鹅一样愚蠢)n as fast as a haren(像野兔一样快)n as gentle as a lambn(像小羊一样温和)n as graceful as a swann(像天鹅一样优美)n(像骡子一样顽固)n as stubborn as a mulen(像猫头鹰一样聪明)n as

5、wise as an owln (像乌龟一样缓慢)n as slow as a turtlen(像狮子一样勇敢)n as brave as a lionn(像狼一样贪婪)n as greedy as a wolfIdioms with some animalsNew words and expressionn fascinate v.迷住，吸引住n affectionate adj.充满深情的，柔情的n mysterious adj.神秘的，难以处理的n submissive adj.服从的，顺从的n feline adj.猫的independence n.独立，独立性high-rise ad

6、j.高层的windowsill n.窗台paratrooper n.伞兵squirrel n.松鼠air-resistance n.空气阻力impact n.冲击力 New words and expressionsfascinatefsineit v.使入迷attract or interest(sb)greatly n fascin(魅力 charm)+ate(v.suffix)n e.g.The children were fascinated by the toys in the shop.He has fascinated with computer games.n 同根词：fasc

7、ination（n.魔力,入迷,魅力）fascinating（adj.令人着迷的）fascinated（adj.感到着迷的）n 常用搭配be fascinated with迷上了=be crazy/mad about.n eg.He is fascinated with chess/music.naffectionate fknit a.充满深情的having or displaying warmth or affectionn affect +tion +ate v.影响，感动 n.suffix a.suffixn eg.The lady is looking that man affect

8、ionately.那个女人深情款款地望着那个男人。He is very affectionate to/towards his children.他很爱他的孩子.n 同根词 affect(v.影响，感动)affection(n.影响，喜爱，感情)affectionately mysterious mistiris a.神秘的n mystery+ous(a.)n e.g.a mysterious event/plan 神秘的事件/计划He is very mysterious.他神秘莫测。n 同根词：mystery n.secret,strange thing mysterious adj.be

9、ing secret,strange mysteriously adv.in a mysterious manner mysticism:神秘主义n e.g.Dogs and horses are,but cats are never to us.n 同根词 submit(v.服从 顺从；提交)submission(n.顺从，服从；提交)submissively(ad.顺从地，服从地)近义词：obedient 常用搭配：submit to sb/sth 服从,顺从某人/某事物submit oneself to sb./sth.屈服于 be submissive to sb/sth nsubmi

10、ssive sbmsv a.顺从的 willing to submit to orders or wishes of others feline filan a.n.像猫的；猫科动物n fel+ine(n./a.suffix.动物)猫科（的）canine 犬科（的）bovine 牛类（的）swine 猪类（的）nn eg.She She walkwalkeded with a feline grace with a feline grace 她她轻巧地走轻巧地走着着.independence,indipendnsn.独立n in +depend +ent +ce否定前缀依靠 a.suffix

11、n.suffix n e.g.Young people always want independence from their parents.independence celebrations 独立庆典n同根词：depend（v.依靠）dependent(a.依靠的)independent(a.独立的)independently(ad.独立地)常用搭配n depend on/upon=be dependent on/upon 依靠，取决于n be independent of独立于e.g.We need to be dependent on ourselves that meansbeing

12、 independent of our parents.high-rise hairaiza.高层的windowsillwndsln.窗台paratrooper pr,trup n.伞兵n para(n.suffix降落伞)+troop(军队)+er n Parachute 降落伞n Parachute jump squirrel skwirl n.松鼠air-resistance er-rzstns n.空气阻力n air-resistancen the effects of air resistancen the influence of air resistancen airport，a

13、irsickness air-conditionern impact碰撞压力冲击试验噪声冲击impact pressureimpact testnoise impactDetailed Study of the textn Cats never fail to fascinate human beings.They can be friendly and affectionate towards humans,but they lead mysterious lives of their own as well.They never become submissive like dogs an

14、d horses.As a result,humans have learned to respect feline independence.n 1.How do cats often behave towards humans?n 2.But theyre suspicious of humans as well,arent they?n 3.Do they lead mysterious lives of their own?n 4.How are they different from dogs and horses?n 5.What have humans learned to re

15、spect about cats?Cats never fail to fascinate human beings.n never fail to 必定，一定会e.g.If you can try your best to do something,I believe youll never fail to succeed one day.If you receive requests like this,youll never fail to accept.(NCE2)常用的双重否定结构（加强语气）1never fail to,cant fail to,dont fail to,否定词+f

16、ail to（语气较强烈）2否定的形容词之前加以否定 unreasonable-not unreasonablee.g.What he said is not unreasonable.It is quite common(not uncommon)for us to make mistakes.3not+without e.g.You cant obtain English without working hard.They can be friendly and affectionate towardshumans,but they lead mysterious lives of the

17、ir own as well.n live/lead+adj+life过着样的日子n live a simple life 简单的n lead a hard life 艰难的n of ones own 自己的n on ones own依靠自己的They never become submissive like dogs and horses.As a result,humans have learned to respect feline independence.n as a result adv.结果e.g.The accident resulted from his carelessne

18、ss.事故源于他的粗心。Acting before thinking always results in failure.做事不先考虑总会导致失败。The accident resulted in the death of two people.这场意外事故造成两人死亡。n Most cats remain suspicious of humans all their lives.One of the things that fascinates us most about cats is the popular belief that they have nine lives.Apparen

19、tly,there is a good deal of truth in this idea.A cats ability to survivefalls is based on fact.6.What is the popular belief about cats?7.Is there any truth in this belief?Only one person survived(in)the accident.based on experience以正规教育为基础根据经验based on formal educationMost cats remain suspicious of h

20、umans all their lives.n be/remain suspicious of/about:be doubtful about对表示怀疑,存有戒心n e.g.The locals tend to be suspicious of strangers.当地人对陌生人往往有戒心.n He was suspicious of the new theory.=He was doubtful about the new theoryn 同根词：suspicion n.怀疑suspect v.sb.of(doing)sth.1)survive v.幸存n survive the accid

21、ent 从事故中幸存n survive the plane crashn survival n.生存 幸存者n survival of the fittest适者生存n survivor n.生还者Apparently,there is a good deal of truth in this idea.A cats ability to survive falls is based on fact.2)be based on 在基础之上n base sth on 把某事建立在基础之上n We base the theory on the fact.=The theory is based o

22、n fact.这个理论是建立在事实基础上的。Recently the New York Animal Medical Center made a study of 132 cats over a period of five months.All these cats had one experience in common:they had fallen off high buildings,yet only eight of them died from shock or injuries.8.Which institution recently made a study of cats?

23、.9.How many cats took part in this study?10.What did all these cats have in common?11.How many of them had died?n have sth in common with sb/sthn He had a lot in common with one of my friends.die of+(illness,disease etc.),die from+(shock,injures,wound etc.)n die of”因.而死”（死因存在于人体之上或之内，主要指情感、冻饿、疾病、衰老等

24、自身的原因)，后常加这样的名词如：die of illness(heart trouble,cancer,a fever,hunger,cold,poison,oldage,boredom,thirst,sorrow,disappointed love etc)死于疾病(心脏病，癌症，发烧,饥饿，寒冷，毒药，年老，无聊，口渴，悲伤，失恋等)nn die from”由于.而死”（死因不是存在人体之内或之上，而是由环境造成的，主要指事故等方面的外部原因)，后常加这样的名词如：die from an earthquake(a traffic accident,a lightning,wound,la

25、ck of food,over work,carelessness,drinking,some unknown cause etc)死于地震(交通事故，雷击,受伤，缺少食物，工作过量，粗心，过度饮酒，不明原因等)Of course,New York is the ideal place for such an interesting study,because there is no shortage of tall buildings.There are plenty of high-rise windowsills to fall from!One cat,Sabrina,fell 32

26、storeys,yet only suffered from a broken tooth.12.Why is New York the ideal place for this kind of study?13.What had the cat called Sabrina suffered from?reach the ideal height/in an ideal worldshortage n.缺乏=lack（n.缺乏,短缺），两个词都和of搭配 There was a shortage/lack of oxygen at the top of the mountain.山顶上缺氧。

27、The nation was experiencing a critical shortage of food/food shortage.缺钱导致了这个实验的失败。（翻译）The of money led to the failure of the experiment.=be short of sth.=lack sth.-Were short of cash.One cat,Sabrina,fell 32 storeys,yet only suffered from a broken tooth.n suffer from 遭受什么痛苦n Most of the important ci

28、ties of the world suffer from traffic jam.-suffer from cold and hunger 饥寒交迫-suffer from floods 遭受水灾n Cats behave like well-trained paratroopers.a doctor said.It seems that the further cats fall,the less they are likely to injure themselves.In a long drop,they reach speeds of 60 miles an hour and mor

29、e.At high speeds,falling cats have time to relax.They stretch out their legs like flying squirrels.This increases their air-resistance and reduces the shock of impact when they hit the ground.n 1)Well-trained:those who are trained very wellwell-known:sth that is known well well-educated:those who ar

30、e educated well well-written/well-born/well-done/well-organised/well-meant2)stretch out 伸展，延伸 e.g.stretch out a helping hand 伸出一只援助的手 He stretched out his arm and try to reach the apple.It seems that the further cats fall,the less they are likely to injure themselves.n 1)the more.the more.越.越.（用定冠词t

31、he+形容词或副词的比较级）n 2)be likely to do sth.They are likely to become angry with him.他们可能会对他发怒。Qualities of cats fascinate friendly affectionatemysterious suspiciousnever submissive independentText Analysis and Summary New York AnimalMedical Centerhave oneexperience in common60 miles an hour and morebehav

32、espeeds 8 died one cat fell 32 storeys a broken tooth well-trained paratroopersstretch out their legsincrease air resistancereduce the shock of impactideal placetall-buildingshigh-rise windowsills132 catsdistancethe further in a long trip at high speed heightHigh buildingsTall buildingsHigh-rise win

33、dow sillsSpecial Difficulties uThis study of cats is so interesting.Its such an interesting study.uThey founded it so difficult to study the behavior of cats.They had such difficulty studying the behavior of cats.Summary Writing The New York Animal Medical Centre recently made a study of 132 cats.Al

34、l these cats had one thing in common:they had fallen off high buildings,yet only eight had died from shock or injuries.One cat,Sabrina,had fallen 32 storeys but only suffered from a broken tooth.When falling at speeds up to 60 miles per hour,cats stretch out their legs which increases their air-resistance and reduces the shock of impact on hitting the ground.(79 words)