Module 7Australia

Unit 3 language in use

概念：在复合句中，修饰某一名词或代词的从句叫定语从句 , 定语从句在句

中做定语成分。

什么是定语从句呢？

看下面的几个例句：Look at the photos that I took on my trip.看我在旅行时照的照片。My dad’s got a camera that takes photos under water.我爸爸有一个能在水下照相的相机。

Look at the photos that I took on my trip.

Attributive clause

引导词

that 为引导词，在从句中代替 photos

先行词

My dad’s got a camera that takes photos under water.

Attributive clause

引导词

that 为引导词，在从句中代替 camera

先行词

先行词：是被定语从句所修饰的词 ,通

常是名词或代词。 关系词： 是引导定语从句的词，在从句中替代先行词。注意 : 关系词要在从句中充当一定的成分。关系代词所替代的词在从句中不能再出现。

定语从句一般要放在先行词之后。因此，定语从句在句中的位置随其先行词位置的变化而变化。如：Have you seen the photos that I took on my trip?The photo that I took on my trip are on the desk.

that 引导的定语从句可以修饰无生命的东西，也可以修饰有生命的动物或人。如：What’s the name of the animal that jumps about?Who is the girl that talked to you yesterday?

2. Work in pairs. Find examples from Activity 1.

1 Many people that have been to Australia often say ...

2 It’s one of the most beautiful beaches that I’ve ever seen.

the subject of the clause

the object of the clause

Now find more examples from this module.

4. Join the sentences with that.

1 Uluru is the big rock. It’s also know as Ayers Rock.

2 Sydney Opera House was a symbol of Australia. It was used as the symbol of the 2000 Olympics.

Uluru is the big rock that is also known as Ayers Rock.

Sydney Opera House was a symbol of Australia that was used as the symbol of the 2000 Olympics.

3 Australia is the country. Most British people would like to visit it.

4 Some of the words are very different. Australians use them.

5 Mr Li has lived in Australia for 50 years. He came to our party.

Australia is the country that most Britishpeople would like to visit.

Some of the words that Australians use are very different.

Mr Li who came to our party has livedin Australia for 50 years.

5. Complete the conversations, using that.1. A: What surprised you most in

Australia? B: The thing _______________

most was the weather!2. A: What do you call that famous Australian animal? The one ________________ B: Oh, you mean a kangaroo.3. A: What's the name of that dangerous animal? B: The one______________? That’s a crocodile.

that surprised me

that jumps about

that has big teeth

7. Write the words in the correct column.

Australia camel city crocodile swimming shark kangaroo national park opera riding rock visitor

Animal

People

Place

Activity

Thing

Entertainment

camel crocodile shark kangaroo

visitor

Australia city national park

swimming riding

rock

opera

Write a sentence with each of the words.

9. Complete the conversation with the correct form of the phrases in the box.

Sara: Hi, John. Where have you been?John: I’ve just got back from the Great Barrier Reef.Sara: How long were you (1)__________?John: For a few weeks.Sara: Was it nice and hot?John: You bet it was! Sara: It must have been a welcome change from the weather at home.

over there

John: Yes, I realized, (2)___________ I got off the plane, how cold the winters are in England!Sara: What did you find most interesting about the Australian people?John: Well, I was surprised at just how (3)

__________us they are. I think it’s because we share the same language, and many of our ancestors moved to Australia long ago. And you know, I didn’t feel like a visitor at all. I got used to the lifestyle there (4)_________.

as soon as

similar to

at once

Module task

Making a poster aboutEnglish-speaking countries

10Work in groups. Prepare for your poster.

Choose the English-speaking country you would like to make the poster about. See the list below for some ideas.

Australia Canada Ireland New Zealand United KingdomUnited States

10Work in groups. Prepare for your poster.

Think about the kinds of things you wantto know: location, capital, famous places, famous people, customs and traditions.

Think about how you would present your information: photos / pictures, leaflets,descriptions, maps, etc.

11. Collect information.

Look up information on the Internet, or ask people who have visited the country if they have any material for you to borrow.

Present your information in an interesting way.

Display your poster to the class.

Exercise

1.He like music____ he could dance to.

(06 福建 )

A. who B. that C. whom D. what

2. There are lots of things____ I need

to do before I leave tonight.(06 福建 )

A. that B. who C. why D. what

3. Lucy likes music____ is quiet and

gentle.(06 北京 )

A. why B. that C. what D. who