电大英语讲座精品.ppt

* Session 2 (P. 114) In this session you study adjectives and their dependent prepositions; focus on the functions of complaining and apologising; paractise ways of improving your writing; work on letter writing. * Language Focus (4) (P. 116) therefore, although, however 1. therefore 意为“所以,因此”,表示结果,比so更正式。 They thought that the agent didn’t do enough, therefore John was asked to write to him. therefore常和and 连用。 He worked day and night, and therefore he was able to buy a new sports car(跑车). 2. although 意为“虽然……,但是…… ”,不能和but 连用。(从属连词,引导让步状语从句) * Language Focus (4) (P. 116) They still played tennis every day although they were 75 years old. Although he was wealthy, he was very mean (吝啬). 3．however意为“然而,但是”,比but正式。位置较灵活，在句首时，后面常用逗号。 They were 75 years old. However, they still played tennis every day. He was wealthy. However, he was very mean. * Exercise (P. 117 Activity 12) Part A 1. B 2. A 3. E 4. C 5. D 1. Although the book was badly written, it became a best-seller. / The book was badly written. However, it became a best-seller. 2. Although I had met him before several times, I couldn’t remember his name. / I had met him several times before. However, I couldn’t remember his name. 3. Although the weather was terrible, we had a fantastic holiday. / The weather was terrible. However, we had a fantastic holiday. 4. Although the meal was very expensive, it wasn’t very good. / The meal was very expensive. However, it wasn’t very good. 5. Although she prepared well for the interview, she didn’t get the job. / She prepared well for the interview. However, she didn’t get the job. * Exercise (P. 117 Activity 12) Part BConnect the sentences using therefore. 1. Unfortunately I am unwell. 2. We have spent too much money this year. 3. The rent of the building is very high. a. I am unable to come to the meeting. b. She will not take it. c. We will not have a holiday. 1. Unfortunately I am unwell, therefore I am unable to come to the mee