Unit 1 The written word课件19（牛津高中选修8）.ppt

General introduction The grammar items in this unit focus on negative statements. You are expected to understand the meanings of negative statements. You will also learn the ways to make a negative statement. Then you may apply what you have learnt to practical use by finishing two exercises. As we learned, negative statements are often used to correct a mistaken idea. Let’s recall the ways to make negative statements. Read Part 1 and Part 2. When not is used with a negative prefix, the meaning of the sentence is positive. However, the positive meaning is not as strong as that of a direct positive statement. For example: Read Part 3. In informal English, the negative expressions can be used with whether and if to show doubt or uncertainty. For example: I wouldnt be surprised if they didn’t buy a house soon. =I wouldn’t be surprised if they bought a house soon. I wonder whether/if I shouldnt get a haircut. =I wonder whether/if I should get a haircut. I wonder whether/if I shouldnt buy a new suit. =I wonder whether/if I should buy a new suit. Read Part 4 Pay attention to some negative expressions. on no account, in no circumstances, never before, nowhere, at no time, by no means, Homework C1 C2 in the workbook. 2. (02 全国春季) . --- How are the team playing? 　 --- Theyre playing well, but one of them hurt. A. got B. gets C. are D. were 3. (01 全国) As we joined the big crowd I got ______ from my friends. A. separated B. spared C. lost D. missed 5.pressure(P9) press verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] to push something firmly, often without causing it to move permanently further away from you: 按,压 Press the button to start the machine. He pressed his face against the window. Can you press a bit harder on my shoulders, please? The crowd pressed against the locked doors trying to get into the building. [T] to make clothes smooth by ironing them: 熨烫 Ill just press these trousers. [T] to put