1、Lesson 15 Fifty pence worth of trouble,Objective: Review the usage of “can”, “be able to”, “manage to”.,I Warm up,Childrens Song: Ive got six pence Ive got six pence. Jolly, jolly, six pence. Ive got six pence. Last me all my life. Ive got two pence to spare. Many two pence to lend. And two pence to
2、 send home to my friend. No cares have I to grieve me. No handsome little boys to deceive me. Im as happy as a queen, believe me, As I go rolling home, rolling home, rolling home. By the light of the silvery moon. Im as happy as a queen, believe me. As I go rolling home.,Special Difficulties,be wort
3、h + n. be worth doing it is worth while doing/to do eg. This skirt is worth 200 yuan.His suggestion is worth consideration.His suggestion is worth considering.It is worth while considering his suggestion.It is worth while to consider his suggestion.这本书值得一读. This book is worth reading.Its worth while
4、 reading this book. It is worth while to read this book.,Special Difficulties,be worthy of + n.be worthy of being donebe worthy to be done eg. His suggestion is worthy of consideration.His suggestion is worthy of being considered.His suggestion is worthy to be considered.He is worthy of our trust.He
5、 is worthy of being trusted.He is worthy to be trusted. Phrase: money + worth of + sth 价值的 eg. five yuan worth of apples$ 100 ,000 worth of books,II New words & Expressions,appreciate v. appreciate sth. （appreciation. N)(1) To be thankful or show gratitude for 感谢, 感激eg. I really appreciate your help
6、. 我真的很感激你的帮助We appreciate your efforts for the development of the company. 我们感激你对公司发展所作的努力。(2) To admire greatly; value 欣赏；重视eg. appreciate good food 品尝美味appreciate sb.s friendship 珍视某人的友谊We all appreciate the holiday after a year of hard work. 经过一年的辛苦工作之后, 我们都十分珍惜这个假期 (3) Appreciation of goods / mo
7、ney 商品涨价/ 货币增值,II New words & Expressions,pocket money 零用钱 pin money（女人的）零用钱 odd money 零钱 small money 零钱 hard money 硬币 soft money 钞票 ready money 现金 have good money 有大钱; 有高工资 have money to burn 有用不完的钱 have a deep pocket 有财富, 有资产,thrifty 强调“善于节省开支、积蓄钱财的”, 只用于人eg. She was a thrifty woman and managed to
8、 put aside some money every month.她是个很会持家的妇女, 每月都设法存些钱。 economical 着重“节省的”, 应用范围广, 可用来表示“在人力、物力、金钱, 甚至抽象概念方面节省的”, 可用于人或物eg. I have to buy a more economical stove.我得买一个更节省燃料的火炉。I must be economical of my time. 节省时间My new car is economical of fuel.我的新汽车节省燃料 frugal 侧重“生活俭朴的”, 特指“饮食方面俭朴的”只用于人eg. He was
9、a VIP, but he had a frugal life.他是位要人, 但生活俭朴。,II New words & Expressions,II New words & Expressions,pavement 英人行道 sidewalk 美人行道 pedestrian way 人行道 walkway 走道, 人行道,stick： a walking stick 手杖 chop stick 筷子 John beat him with a stick. 约翰用棍子打他。 He is a dry old stick. 他是个呆头呆脑的人。 stick a stamp on a letter
10、把邮票贴在信上 The bus was stuck in the mud. 公共汽车陷在泥里动不了了。 stick to ones words 遵守诺言 The key stuck in the lock. 钥匙插在锁里拔不出来。 The pages have stuck. 书页粘住了。,II New words & Expressions,the fire brigade 消防队the fire squad 消防队 the firefighter 消防队员the fireman 消防队员,III Text Study,Please close your text books. Listen
11、to the tape of the text carefully and try to answer the following question: What did George get for his fifty pence? (He got fifty pence worth of trouble.)Read the text by yourselves and pay attention to the usage of “can”, “be able to”, “manage to”.,III Text Study,Explain the text: With some childr
12、en, small sums go a long way.go a long way = go far（金钱）买很多东西,（人）成功，顺利go a long way towards (doing) sth = go far towards (doing) sth在（促成）某件事方面大有帮助eg. A pound doesnt go a long way.Someone as intelligent as you should go a long way.Their promise doesnt go a long way towards accomplishing our present ta
13、skComplaint wont go a long way towards solving any problem.,III Text Study,Explain the text: If fifty pence pieces are not exchanged for sweets, they rattle for months inside money box. (1) Structure: “If” introduces an adverbial clause of condition. “if”引导条件状语从句。 (2) Phrase: exchange sth for sth el
14、se be exchanged for stheg. Well exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.All his earnings are exchanged for medicine.,III Text Study,Explain the text: Only very thrifty children manage to fill up a money box. (1) Paraphrase: Only very frugal children succeed in making a money box full. (2) Phrases: manage to
15、 do: succeed in doing in spite of difficulties (see key structures)eg. He managed to pass all the exams while working at the same time.Although its late, Ill manage to finish this task.fill up: make full, “up” shows the completeness of an action here 装满eg. Ive filled up this bottle with water.,III T
16、ext Study,Explain the text: Very few of the fifty pence pieces and pound coins I have given him have found their way there. （1）Structure: “(that/which) I have given him” is used as an attributive clause to modify “the pence pieces and pound coins”. “(that/which) I have given him”被用作定语从句来修饰“the pence
17、 pieces and pound coins”。 （2）Phrase: find ones/the way to sp: reach a destination 找到去的路eg. She couldnt find her way home.How did you find the way to my house? Rivers find their way to the sea.,III Text Study,Explain the text: On his way to the sweet shop, he dropped his fifty pence and it bounced al
18、ong the pavement and then disappeared down a drain. Structure: the first “and” connects a compound statement, and the second clause of the compound statement is made of another compound statement connected by another “and”. 第一个“and”连接一个并列句，这个并列句的第二个分句又是由另外一个“and”连接的并列句组成的。 Drop: a few drops of water
19、几滴水eye drops 滴眼剂, 眼药水a drop in the ocean 沧海一粟, 九牛一毛 drop a curtain 落幕 drop /draw window curtain drop in 顺便走访(某人); 顺便进去,III Text Study,Explain the text: On his way to the sweet shop, he dropped his fifty pence and it bounced along the pavement and then disappeared down a drain. (2) Phrase: on ones wa
20、y (to sp) / on the way (to sp) 在去的路上 eg. I posted the letter on my way to school.I met my boss on the way home.They were on the way to the station.The new machine you ordered is on its way.He is on the way to success. Christmas is on the way. We are in November already.,III Text Study,Explain the te
21、xt: George took off his jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and pushed his arm through the drain cover. (1) Phrases: take sth off put sth on 脱衣 穿衣 roll up：“up” shows direction here向上卷 eg. You can take your coat off if you feel hot.Youd better put you coat on when you go out.He rolled up his sleeves and b
22、egan to water the flowers.,III Text Study,Explain the text: He could not find his fifty pence anywhere, and what is more, he could not get his arm out. （1）Phrases: could not do: did not succeed in doing, did not manage to do (see Key Structures)what is more: in addition, an inserted phraseeg. I was
23、late for school this morning, and what is more, I forgot to bring my textbook with me.He seldom comes to the office, and what is more, his mobile phone is always power off.,III Text Study,Explain the text: The fire brigade was called and two fire fighters freed George using a special type of grease.
24、 （1）Structure: “and” introduces a compound statement. “using a special type of grease” is an adverbial of manner. “and”连接一个并列句。“using a special type of grease”做方式状语。,III Text Study,Explain the text: George was not too upset by his experience because the lady who owns the sweet shop heard about his t
25、roubles and rewarded him with a large box of chocolates. (1) Structure: “because” introduces an adverbial clause of reason; and the adverbial clause is made of a compound statement connected by “and”; again in the first clause of the compound statement “who” introduces an attributive clause. “becaus
26、e” 引导原因状语从句；从句本身是一个由“and”连接的并列句组成的；并列句的第一个分句内又出现了“who”引导的定语从句。,III Text Study,Explain the text: George was not too upset by his experience because the lady who owns the sweet shop heard about his troubles and rewarded him with a large box of chocolates. (2) Phrases: hear about: hear of with details
27、听说（详情）reward sb with sth (for sth) （因为）拿 酬谢某人eg. She rewarded the boy with 10 for his help.How can I reward you for your kindness?Ill reward you with a meal for your timely information.,IV Drills & Exercises,Read the text after the tape. Pay attention to the stress and intonation and where to stop.T
28、ry to ask each other the comprehension questions in pairs without looking at the text. (P71 Summary writing),Key to Vocabulary,appreciate: value, are pleased with, are thankful for gifts: presents extra income: additional money rattle: make a noise price: sum, amount, cost gathered: came together, c
29、ollected was firmly stuck: could not move, could not be moved,Key Structures,Key: 1, I was able to find him in the crowd. 2, Could you help me with my homework?I could not come to school yesterday because I was ill. 3, I got up late this morning, but I managed to come to work on time.,Special Diffic
30、ulties,Key: 1, save 2, sailed 3, did / buttoned 4, Eat 5, went 6, wrapped 7, wind 8, do,Key to multiple choice questions,c, d, a, b, b, d a, c, a, c, b, b,Topic for discussion,“How much pocket money do you think parents should give their children?” “What sort of person are you: one who spends or one
31、 who saves? ” Form into groups of 2-4 and discuss on one of the above topics. Time limit: 10 minutes Invite volunteers to give their opinion before the class.,V Assignments,Read the new words and the text fluently. To be questioned next lecture time. Finish exercises on your text book. Check togethe
32、r next lecture time. Write “letter writing” on P72 and submit it next Monday. Prepare for lesson 16. Go through new words and expressions and look for the usage of “apologize”; read the text of lesson 16 for three times.,About the composition,Correct the following sentences: I am very miss you She v
33、ery afraid One day I go into Mrs. Rechards house read the meter. I fled the Mrs. Rechard of the house. That morning I have been a terrible shock That morning I went to a house read the meter. I havet see you.,You cant imagine what happened to me the other day when I was checking the electricity metr
34、es. I went to check the meter of one of our customers and got a terrible shock. I am convinced the house is haunted because a ghost lives in the storeroom. As soon as it saw me, it came towards me and I fled. This is really a true story and I will tell you more about it when we meet.,Thanks!,大量课件详见网址, 海量英语学习资料,
