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Pre-reading Learn these proverbs. You are what you eat. 人如其食。 First wealth is health. 健康是人生的第一财富。 -----Emerson

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 一天一个苹果，医生不来找。

New words and phrases: earn one’s living: keep alive in a certain style 谋生/挣钱维持生活 in debt: owe a lot of money 欠债 glare at: stare angrily or fiercely 怒目而视

limited: not very great in amount or extent 有限的 benefit: advantage that sth. gives you 优势,益处 sigh: take a long deep breath叹气, 叹息 combine: join two or more things together to form a single one 组合, 联合

Fill in the blanks with these words. She rose, ______ at the rude waiter. His knowledge of history is rather ______. She ______ over her unhappy fate. The poor man had to ____________ by writing. glaring limited sighed earn his living

I’m ______ to him for all his assistance to me. That experience was of great ______ to me. They _________ their efforts to finish the work. in debt benefit combined

Prediction Can you guess what will happen to Wang Peng and Yong Hui? + =

Fast-reading 1. Wang Peng was worried when he thought his restaurant would no longer be popular because ______. A. he would be in debt B. he could no longer earn his living C. he would lose his job D. his friend would not visit him

2. Yong Hui was very angry when she came to Wang Peng’s restaurant because ________. A. she thought he was a new customer B. she thought he had spied on her restaurant C. she was told he was a spy D. he was too fat

3. Wang Peng’s research showed __________. A. his menu was balanced B. both menus were balanced C. Yong Hui’s menu was balanced D. neither menu was balanced

4. He suggested they provide a combined menu because ______. A. he liked Yong Hui B. he didn’t want to lose his customers C. he thought his menu was better D. this would provide a balanced diet

Detailed-reading

True or false Wang Peng can earn his living now, but he will be in debt. 2. Yonghui thought Wang Peng spied on her menu. 3. Yonghui didn’t like the food in Wang Peng’s restaurant. 4. Wang Peng would miss his dumplings and fatty pork even if in his own restaurant. F T F T

Explanation Perhaps he would be able to earn his living after all and not have to close his restaurant. 也许他仍然能够谋生, 而不至于关张了。 earn one’ living by...=live by...=make a living by... He earned his living by begging from door to door.

表示“谋生”的短语： earn a living earn one’s living make a living make one’s living 经常和earn搭配的名词除了living, bread还有money, salary, income, admiration, place等。

2) earn vt. 挣得；赢得 His success earned him a prize. He earned fame by helping the students. He and his wife each ___ 10 yuan an hour. A. earns B. earn C. spends D. takes B

*There are 50 books ________. *Don’t be angry with her, she is a child _______. *I don’t like this new job ________. *The house is modern and comfortable, and _________ in a quiet neighborhood. A. at all B. after all C. in all D. above all in all after all at all above all

2. He did not look forward to being in debt because his restaurant was no longer popular. 他可不希望由于餐馆不受欢迎而负债。 debt:【C】 sum of money owed to sb. that has not yet been paid 债务; 欠款

(1) be in debt: owe a lot of money 欠债 (2) be out of debt: not owe a lot of money 还清债务 (3) be in sb’s debt: feel grateful to sb. for his help, kindness, etc. 欠某人之情 You saved my life, I am forever in your debt. 你救了我的命, 我永远感恩不尽。

(4) debt也可以是可数名词，如owe a debt（欠债）；pay one’s debts（偿还债务）等。 (5) 和debt搭配的常用短语有get into debt, run into debt, fall into debt, be in one’s debt等。

no longer=not ...any longer 不再 He no longer loves here. I can’t wait any longer. 1) no more/no longer no more表示数量上或程度上“不再” no longer 表示时间上“不再”延续 He is no more a student. He is no longer young.

2) no more...than/not more...than Xiao Li is no more diligent than John. 小李不勤奋，约翰也不勤奋。 Xiao Li is not more diligent than John. 小李不如约翰勤奋。

3. He smiled as he welcomed some customers warmly at the door but the smile left his face when he saw Yong Hui walking in.

[点拔]这是由but连接的两个并列句, 两个分句又都是主从复合句。主句分别为He smiled和the smile left his face；从句分别为as和when引导的时间状语从句, 即as he welcomed some customers warmly at the door和when he saw Yong Hui walking in.

as引导的时间状语从句强调主句和从句中的动作同时发生, 即一边微笑, 一边迎接客人。when引导的时间状语从句表示主句中的动作和从句中的动作时间上的差异, 即表示见到咏慧进来时笑容消失了。

4. She didn’t look happy but glared at him. 她双眼直瞪着他，看上去很不高兴。 glare vi. 怒目而视 glare at sb. 怒目注视某人

glance/glimpse/glare/stare/watch的区别： glance (at, over) 看一眼 glimpse: catch／get a glimpse of 瞥见 to look at something quickly and briefly. to see by chance, just for a moment. 瞥见，一瞥

to stare angrily, freely. It emphasizes hostility. glare: glare at sb. 怒视某人 stare: stare at／into 盯着 to stare angrily, freely. It emphasizes hostility. 怒视，瞪眼 to gaze intently esp, with wide-open eyes. 盯，凝视

--- What is the boss like? --- I can’t describe him well, I only caught a ___ of him as he drove by. A. glance B. look C. stare D. glimpse D

5. I thought you were a new customer and now I know you only came to to spy on me and my menu. 我本来以为你是一位新顾客, 现在我才发现你只是过来打探我和我的菜谱的。 only to spy... 在句中做目的状语

@ spy v.侦察, 窥探:观察到, 注意到 n. 间谍 spy on 暗中监视，侦查 e.g. They tried to spy on the enemy’s movements. I’m sure my neighbors spy on me. I spied three persons in the distance. You are quick at spying her mistakes.

only to do sth. 和 only doing sth.

For nearly three hours we waited for the decision, only to be told to come again the next day. He died, only leaving nothing but debts.

6. I don’t want to upset you, but I found your menu so limited that I stopped worrying and started advertising the benefits of my food. [点拨] 此句是由but连接的并列句，在第二个并列分句中含有so ... that ... 结构。that从句中又含有由and连接的并列谓语stopped worrying 和 started advertising。

@ limited adj. 有限的 e.g. The number of competitors is limited. He is a man of limited ability. As they had limited experience,they often had limited ideas. I’m willing to hep you within limits. 相关结构： 1. limit…to…/set a limit to…/there is a limit to… 2. within limits 在有限在范围内

@ benefit n. 利益；好处 vi. &vt.有益于；有助于；受益 beneficial adj. 有益的,受益的 e.g. The rain is of great benefit to the plants. 雨水对植物大有好处。 1) benefit（from/by) vi. 受益于 vt. 有益于, 有助 2) be of benefit to=be beneficial to 对…有益 3) 短语:for sb’s benefit=for the benefit of “为了……的好处/考虑”

7. Yong Hui agreed to stay and soon they were both enjoy the dumplings and breast of chicken cooked with garlic.

1) agree with sb./with one’s words 表示同意某人、同意某人的话或观点, 含有赞赏地、肯定地对待某事之意。 2) be agreed（on /about sth.） 意为 “达成协议；意见一致”。 agree to sth. 表示“同意某事或某项建议”, 后面只能接表示“提议, 计划, 方案”的名词。

We are all agreed on the best action. I agree to their suggestion. 3) agree to do sth. 表示“同意做某事”， 但不说 agree sb. to do sth. 4) agree 后面接从句 We all agree that he is wrong.

8. I feel sick with all this fat and heavy food. 吃了这么多油腻的、难消化的食物,我都觉的恶心了。 difficult to digest (指食物) 难消化的 heavy (of food):

9. Wang Pengwei was just enjoying a second plate of dumplings,… a second = another 序数词与the连用表示“第几”，与a / an连用表示“又一，再一”。 1) ________________________________ 你是第二个告诉我这个消息的人。 You are the second to tell me the news.

2) ____________________, but he said he would go on trying until he succeeded. 他又失败了一次，但他说他会继续努力直到成功。 3) He said that he would pay ________ second visit to Australia ________ next month. A. the, / B. the , the C. a, the D. a, / He failed a second time

10. Well, I do have to rest a lot. e.g. 务必安静，我告诉过你，我头疼。 Do be quiet. I told you I had a headache. 他的确很熟悉这个地方。 He does know the place well. 你到那儿后务必给我来信。 Do write to me when you get there．

11. But don’t you think it would be better if you were a bit thinner? 不过, 难道你不认为瘦一点更好吗? think 后的宾语从句是虚拟语气, 表示与现在事实相反的假设。 1) 与现在事实相反, 条件从句中的谓语动词用一般过去式(be的过去式用 were), 而主句中的谓语动词用“would (should, could, might) +动词原形”。

If we had time, we would go with you． If I were you, I would study hard. 2) 与过去事实相反, 条件从句中的谓语动词用过去完成时, 主句中的谓语动词用“ would (should, could, might) + have ＋过去分词 ”．

If you had come earlier, you would have met him． 3) 与将来是事实相反, 条件从句和主句所用的谓语动词与表示与现在事实相反的假设的谓语动词相同, 或条件从句中用“ were to (should) +动词原形 ”． If you dropped the glass, it would break．

If it were to snow tomorrow, they would not go out． If it should rain, the crops would be saved． 4) 如果条件状语从句表示的行为和主句表示的行为所发生的时间不一致时，动词的形式要根据它所表示的时间来调整。 If you had studied hard, you would get a high score.

12. According to my research, neither your restaurant nor mine offers a balanced diet. 我的研究表明, 你我两家所提供的都不是平衡膳食。

1) neither ... nor ... 表示 “ 既不……也不……”。其含义是否定的, 可连接任意两个并列的成份。当连接两个主语时, 应遵循 “就近原则”。 Neither dad nor mum is at home today. 今天父母都不在家。

2) 若将neither. nor. 句型变为肯定句, 只需把either. nor. 改为both. and Both dad and mum are at home today. 今天父母都在家。

either ... or ... 意为“或者……或者……; 不是……就是……”之意。表示两者之一, 连接句子中两个并列的成分。 Either you or I am going there tomorrow.

练习坊 I. 根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示, 写出各单词的正确形式。 1. We all breathed a s___ of relief when we heard they were safe. 2. We would like to see close ___________ (合作) between colleges and schools in developing computer use. sigh cooperation

3. We must l_____ our expense since we don’t have enough money. 4. I have b________ a lot from reading different kinds of books. 5. As a scientist, she always c_________ theory with practice. limit benefited combines

earn one’s living; in debt; spy on; 用所给短语的适当形式填空。 earn one’s living; in debt; spy on; before long; cut down; put on weight 1. __________ our family moved and had to give the pet away. 2. If you can’t give up smoking completely, at least try to __________. 3. Her husband Peter is dying of cancer and the family is deep _______. Before long cut down in debt

4. Tom’s sister does all kinds of jobs to ______________. 5. My brother ______________ when he was at university. 6. John admitted he had followed Ms Evans and _________ her. earn her living put on weight spied on

用所给动词的适当形式填空。 1. We _____________ (benefit) a lot since we formed the good habit of learning. 2. I feel like _____ (go) to the newly- opened restaurant whose service is considered good. 3. Oh, my God! There is little time _____ (leave). The meeting is to begin. have benefited going left

4. We are about _________ (watch) TV when the electricity is cut off. 5. There is a message pinned on the door, which _____ (say) “Sorry to miss you!” 6. My knowledge of the business is ______ (limit). to watch says limited

下列各句均有一处错误，请指出并改 正。 1. Why not having a try once again? having → have 2. They said they would help each other — and that’s that they did for the rest of their lives. 第二个that → what

3. The girl in our class didn’t look happy but glaring at the boy who laughed at her. 4. “We can’t go out in this weather,” said Bob, and looking out of the window. 5. The train I was on was half an hour later. glaring → glared 去掉and later → late

6. They were feeling sick in the fat and heavy food. 7. You should not have your students told lies. 8. When they were served for the ice cream, the students were really excited. in → with told → telling / tell 去掉for

根据括号内所给的提示将下列句子翻译成英语。 1. 大卫以给报社写稿子为生。(earn one’s living) David earns his living by writing articles for newspapers. 2. 他的书店本来应该是宾客盈门的。(ought to) His bookstore ought to be full of people.

3. 他对在国外的生活厌烦了, 正考虑回中国定居。(tired of) He has got tired of living abroad and he is considering going back to settle in China. 4. 他们只能讨论这两个题目。(limit) They were limited to a discussion of these two topics.

Homework Collect eating attitudes from the Internet. Practice presenting reasons to support your ideas.