新概念三lesson16 李.ppt

Picture-talking 1. Try to describe the man in the picture and the expression on his face. 2. Guess what has happened to the lamb. Listening tasks Listening for list: One of Mary’s ______________ , ________________ , was found ________ and proved to __________ ____________after _______________. Listen for elements of the story: Time: Place: Characters: Event: Listen Answer some questions: Words and expressions prize(d) possessions --- treasured or cherished possessions prize [praiz] --- adj. (only before noun.作定语) best, most important, or most useful 出类拔萃的，珍贵的，珍爱的 * prize possession * The resource center is one of our prize assets. * a prize exhibit in the flower show prized --- adj. extremely important or valuable to someone; highly valued 珍视的，珍爱的，珍贵的 * prized possession * Swatch’s colorful and affordable watches have become not only fashion statements, but also prized collectors’ items. (NIE4-4) 她母亲的这张肖像是她最珍爱的物品。 * The portrait of her mother was her most prized possession. prize --- vt. (often passive) to think that someone or sth. is very important or valuable; to value sth. highly 珍视自由胜过生命 * prize liberty more than life 把名誉看得比金钱更珍贵 * prize honor above money * He prized it beyond everything else. 他珍爱这件东西胜过其他一切。 * The library for the blind is greatly prized by those for whom it is intended. 这个盲人图书馆受到盲人读者的高度评价。 acquire --- v. 1) (fml) to buy or obtain sth., especially sth. expensive or difficult to get * The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has recently acquired several paintings by Salvador Dali. * The statue was acquired at great expense by the City Corporation. * In 1982 the business was acquired by a Dutch company. 2) to get the knowledge, skill, or ability to do sth. by our own efforts, or to become well known because of your skill and abilities * It took him a long time to acquire the skills he needed to become a professional artist. * Some apes have acquired the ability to communicate with humans u