Unit 15 Popular youth culture
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
Reading
1. acknowledge vt. 为。。。表示感谢，承认。
Acknowledge +名词
Do you acknowledge defeat? 你认输吗？
Acknowledge + ing 形式
The opponents acknowledged having been defeated. 对手们承认输了。
其他只接ing 而不接不定式做宾语的动词或动词短语有：
Admit, give up; appreciate; cannot help; avoid; imagine; consider; keep; delay; mention; deny; mind; dislike; miss; enjoy; postpone; escape; put off; excuse; practice; fancy; resist; feel like; risk; finish; suggest; forgive
Acknowledge +that 如：
The opponent acknowledged that they were defeated. 对手们承认输了。
2. make contributions / a contribution to 对。。。做出贡献（捐赠）
Thomas Edison made a great contribution to the world. 托马斯 爱迪生为世界做出了巨大贡献。
It is our duty to make a contribution to protecting the environment. 为环保做贡献是我们的义务。
其他常见带介词to 的短语归纳：
Be used to 习惯于； be given to 沉溺于； be related to 与。。。相关； get down to 着手做； lead to 导致； object to 反对；put one’s mind to 全神贯注于； be equal to 胜任； be opposed to 反对； devote oneself to 献身于； give rise to 引起； look forward to 盼望； pay attention to 注意； stick to 坚持； attend to 处理，照料； lead to 通向； see to 负责； access to 接近， 进入（某地的）方法； be addicted to 沉溺于，对。。。上瘾； contribute to 为。。。做贡献。
３. make a, no, some, etc. difference (to / in sb/sth) 有（或没有，有些等） 作用，关系，影响
The rain didn’t make much difference to the game. 这场雨对比赛没什么影响。
Your age shouldn’t make any difference to whether you get the job or not. 你能否得到工作与年龄有关。
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. 转学对我一生有重大影响。
What difference will it make if he knows or not? 他知不知道有什么关系吗？
I don’t think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). 我认为颜色无关紧要。
‘Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?’ ‘It makes no difference (to me).’我们周五还是周六走。无所谓。
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
４. noun ~ (for doing sth)| ~ (to do sth) 计划，方案，体制 ； 阴谋，诡计 vi. (贬义) 密谋，图谋
a training scheme 培训方案
a local scheme for recycling newspapers 本地的报纸回收体系。
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes 周密的避税方案。
She seemed to feel that we were all scheming against her. 她似乎觉得我们都在算计她。
His colleagues, meanwhile, were busily scheming to get rid of him. 与此同时，他的同事在加紧密谋除掉他。
5. mostly 主要地，一般地，通常地 adv. mainly; generally:
The sauce is mostly cream. 沙司主要是奶油。
We’re mostly out on Sundays. 我们星期日大多外出。
6. company 公司，陪伴，做伴；一群人
the largest computer company in the world 世界最大的计算机公司。
The children are very good company (= pleasant to be with) at this age. 和这个年龄的孩子在一起很开心。
a pleasant evening in the company of friends 与朋友一起度过的愉快的夜晚。
He’s coming with me for company. 他要陪我一起来。
It is bad manners to whisper in company. 在众人面前窃窃私语是不礼貌的行为。
7. apply申请，请求。 （常用搭配：apply to sb for sth ）如：
I was admitted to a key university to which few dared to apply. 我被一所一般人都不敢报名的重点大学录取了。
Apply 还有“运用，应用”的意思。 常用搭配：apply sth to sth 如：
The results of this research can be applied to new developments in technology. 这项研究的成果能应用于新技术开发方面。
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
8. worthwhile 值得的
Worthwhile , worth, worthy 区别
Worthwhile 强调“值得花时间或精力”。基本句式是：be worthwhile doing something ; be worthwhile to do 例如：
It was worthwhile searching for his “roots”. 有必要查查他的根底。
Hangzhou is a beautiful place, it is worthwhile going/to go there. 杭州是个美丽的地方,值得一去。
Helping old people is a worthwhile activity. 帮助老人是一项很有意义的活动
Thank you for your worthwhile suggestion. 谢谢你提出的好建议。
As a musician it is worthwhile to deal both with copyright and performing right. 作为音乐家既应付版权又应付演奏权是值得的。
Many people find it worthwhile to join an archaeological society. 许多人发现加入一个考古社团是值得的。
Worth 强调“某事值得捉或表示物品的价值”。基本句式是：sth be worth something 或sth be worth doing 。 如：
The book is (well ) worth reading. 这本书值得读。
Worthy 强调“应该得到（尊重，信任，表彰等）”，不表示价值。 基本句式是：be worthy of something , be worthy to do.
His courage was worthy of high praise. 他的勇气值得赞许。
Guangzhou is worthy of a visit/to be visited. 广州值得去看一看。
He said he was not worthy to accept such honor. 他说他不应该接受这种荣誉。
The school has graduated many worthy young people. 这间学校培养了许多优秀的年轻人。
Those who reject us are not worthy to be called our friends.背弃我们的人不值得做我们的朋友。
9. open up 畅所欲言 ；开拓，开辟；开业，营业
It helps to discuss your problems but I find it hard to open up. 与人谈论自己面临的问题固然有益，可我觉得有些话说不出口。
The railway opened up the east of the country. 铁路使国家东部不再闭塞。
Exciting possibilities were opening up for her in the new job. 新工作为她带来了令人兴奋的发展前途。
I open up the store for the day at around 8.30. 我的店每天早上大约8.30开业。
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
5. starve 常用搭配：starve to death 饿死；starve for sth 渴望得到某物；be started of 非常需要，没有
如：The engine was starved of petrol and wouldn’t start. 发动机没有油了，启动不了。
In recent years the Department has been starved of financial resources. 在近来几年部里非常需要金融方面的资源。
6. fit in (with sb/sth) 与。。。合得来，适应
He’s never done this type of work before; I’m not sure how he’ll fit in with the other people. 他过去从未干过这种工作，很难说他是否会与其他人配合得好。
Where do I fit in? 哪里有我适合的地方？
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? 这些计划和你的安排冲突吗？
Fit sb／sth in 找到时间（见某人，做某事）找到足够的地方
I’ll try and fit you in after lunch. 我尽量午饭后抽时间见你。
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. 我得在一个上午安排十次约见。
We can’t fit in any more chairs. 我们没有地方再摆更多的椅子了。
7. as a consequence 结果，作为。。。的结果
This may lead to problems in the future as a consequence. 这将来可能引起问题。
8. as well, just as well, may as well
Just as well adv. 幸好，无妨，还是。。。好
It would be just as well to let them know. 最好先给他们个信儿。
You can tell me what you think, and you may just as well be frank. 你心里想什么就告诉我吧，你还是坦率些好。
May as well 最好，不妨
Come on now, you may as well tell us. 快点，你最好告诉我们。
since everyone's giving speeches, I may as well take a turn. 既然每个人都讲话，我不妨也轮一下。
9. have a reputation for
She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. 她不久就获得了一级厨师的荣誉。
I’m aware of Mark’s reputation for being late. 我知道马克迟到是出了名的。
10. approve 赞成，同意 [v] ~ (of sb/sth)
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn’t approve. 我告诉妈妈我要离开学校但是她不同意。
Do you approve of my idea? 你同意我的想法吗？
She doesn’t approve of me leaving school this year. 她不同意我今年离校。
批准，通过（计划，提案，要求等）
committee unanimously approved the plan.委员会一致通过了计划。
11. whereas （用以比较或对比两个事实）然而，但是，尽管
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. 一些研究结果令人满意，其他则不然。
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
12. remain （系动词）仍然
to remain silent / standing / seated / motionless 依然沉默/站着/坐着/一动不动
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. 火车票很可能会保持不变。
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. 体育重在勇于竞争而不是获胜，一向如此。
[v-n] In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends. 尽管有过争吵，他们仍是最好的朋友。
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. vi. 留下，剩下
Very little of the house remained after the fire. 火灾之后，房子所剩无几。
There were only ten minutes remaining. 只剩下10分钟了。
vi. 仍需去做（处理）
Much remains to be done. 还有许多事要做。
It remains to be seen whether you are right. 你说的对不对还有待证实。
There remained one significant problem. 还有一个非常重要的问题。
[v (that)] I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. 我为她感到难过，可事实是她对我们撒谎了。
13. How many pairs of jeans do you possess?
Possess 拥有， 持有
They possess three cars. 他们拥有3辆汽车。
具有（性情，特征）
The little girl possess great courage. 那个小女孩有很大的勇气。
强烈的感情，恶魔等 缠附某人，控制
She was suddenly possessed by/with fear. 她突然感到害怕。
其他：be in possession of 拥有
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
14. 高考相关
1. (NMET 95) If you work with strong will, we can overcome any difficulty, ____ great it is.
A whatever B however C wherever D whenever
B. 本题考察让步状语从句，however 引导让步状语从句，一般构成however +adj./adv.+主语+谓语. 该句子还可以写成：no matter how great it is.
2. (NMET 97)It is generally considered unwise to give a child ___ he or she wants.
A however B whatever C whichever D whenever
B. 从属连词whatever 引导宾语从句，等于anything that he or she wants, 且在从句中做宾语，所以 A, D 不可选。 Whichever 指在“大范围”已经确定的情况下的任何一个， 而这句话并没有确定大范围，所以用whatever 表示“无论什么”。
3. （NMET 2002）Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it.
A to see B to be seen C seeing D seen
B. it 为形式主语， 真正的主语是whether 从句。 因为不定式表达的被动含义，所以应使用被动形式。
Teaching aims: Vocabulary revision
Grammar revision
Teaching main-points: Vocabulary and grammar revision in the process of the integration between the teacher and the ss
Teaching Crux: 1) SS’ explanation about the vocabulary and grammar
2) Teacher’s further explanation and supplement
Teaching materials & focuses:
5、强调句型的两种变形形式：
一般疑问句形式：Is/ Was it … that…?
特殊疑问句形式：Who/ Whom /When/ When 等 + is/ was it that …? 如：
1）Was it in 1979 ______ the American astronaut succeeded ______ landing on the moon? (上海 94)
A. when; on B. that; on C. when; in D. that; in (Key: D)
2）Was ______ that I saw last night at the concert? (上海 95)
A. it you B. not you C. you D. that yourself (Key: A)
3）Who was it that you met in the street yesterday? 昨天你在街上遇到的是谁？
Where was it that you met Jack yesterday? 你昨天是在哪里遇到杰克的？
6、当强调的成分是表示时间或地点的介词短语时，如果去掉介词，句型会发生根本变化。试比较：
It was five o'clock in the afternoon _____ they climbed up to the top of the mountain．（NMET 96）
A．since B．when C．that D．until (Key: B)
该句为 when 所引导的时间状语从句，it 在句中表示时间。如在题干上加上介词 at，句子变成：It was at five o'clock in the afternoon _____ they climbed up to the top of the mountain．空格中只能填 that，为强调句。因为：高考原题目如果填 that，就应该是强调句，去掉 it，was，that，可以得到：They climbed up to the top of the mountain five o'clock in the afternoon. （不成立）所以高考原题不能填 that；而增加介词的句子可以改写为： They climbed up to the top of the mountain at five o'clock in the afternoon. 这是个完整的句子，所以填 that，为强调句。
七、另外两个与it 有关的常用句型
1、It is／ was ／will be the + 序数词 + time that 从句。
该句型意为“这是／那是／这将是某人第某某次做某事了”。主句谓语动词用is时，从句用现在完成时；主句的谓语动词用was时，从句用过去完成时；主句的谓语动词用will be时，从句的谓语动词用一般现在时表示将来。如：
1）She understood what I was talking about, even though it was the first time we had spoken together. 尽管这是我们第一次在一起谈话，但是她明白我们在谈些什么。
注意：句型中 it 可以用this 或 that，time 可以用成 week，year，month 等边式时间的名词。如：
This is the first moth that/ year I have been here. 这是我在这儿的地一个月/第一个年头。
）It’s high time they realized the problem. (NMET 99) 是他们意识到问题的时候了。