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课件网) UNIT1Discovering Useful Structures Improve a draft Video What is a phrase We always use phrases to make sentences more interesting and complex. What is a phrase a small group of words that forms a unit, either on its own or within a sentence You can use these phrases to make your sentences more interesting and complex. The categories of phrases What is the functions of phrases Phrases Adverb Phrases AdvP Adjective Phrases AdjP Noun Phrases NP Verb Phrases VP Noun Phrase(NP) word group with a noun as its head word 中心词为名词 1.I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. I tried to join the school football team, but the coach told me that I didn't play well enough. a noun phrase with the head word activities a noun phrase with the head word team 2.Do you face the same challenges as Adam a noun phrase with the head word challenges 名词短语（Noun Phrases）：指以一个名词为中心构成的短语，在句中的功能相当于名词。 Adjective Phrase (AdjP) word group with an adjective as its head word 中心词为形容词 1.The first week is a little confusing. an adjective phrase with the head word confusing 2.Building a home from scratch can be very challenging. 白手起家非常具有挑战性 an adjective phrase with the head word challenging 3...., but I will be well prepared for university or whatever comes in the future. an adjective phrase with the head word prepared 形容词短语（Adjective Phrases）：指以一个形容词为中心构成的短语，在句中的功能相当于形容词。 Adverb Phrase (AdvP) word group with an adverb as its head word 中心词为副词 1.He took his job very seriously. an adverb phrase with the head word seriously 2.I can't speak too highly of their courage and skill. 3.He acted very awkwardly. an adverb phrase with the head word highly 4.He didn' play well enough throughout the whole week. an adverb phrase with the head word awkwardly an adverb phrase with the head word well 副词短语（Adverb Phrases）：指以一个副词为中心构成的短语，在句中的功能相当于副词。 1. The first week was a little confusing. 2. The building is so big that I'm completely lost. 3. The kids over there are putting something on a round paper plate. NP as the subject AdjP as predicative AdjP as predicative AdjP as predicative NP as the subject NP as object 1.Find and mark the phrases in the sentences that fit the categories below. Then state their functions. 4. Linda thinks and speaks quite quickly, and she can do well in the debate. 5. The new coach told me that I didn't play well enough. 6. My first French class was very confusing. The teacher spoke so fast! AdvP as adverbial NP as subject AdvP as adverbial NP as subject AdjP as predicative AdvP as adverbial 2.Answer the questions using the phrases in brackets. How soon do you think you'll finish your homework (pretty soon) What do you think of your new teachers (very nice and patient) I’ll finish my homework pretty soon. My new teachers are very nice and patient. 3. How many clubs have you ... ...
