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课件网) Unit 3 Diverse Cultures Period 3 Discovering Useful Structures 新人教版（2019） 01 Learning objectives Content 02 Preparation 03 Practice 05 06 Presentation 07 Production 04 Summary 08 Homework Language point Learning objectives 1. To know the definition of ellipsis 2. To clarify the types of ellipsis 3. To use the grammar correctly Brevity is the Soul of wit, and tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes will be brief. 简洁是智慧的灵魂，冗长是肤浅的藻饰。 ——— Shakespeare《Hamlet》 Preparation My brother is a doctor while my sister a teacher. Lead in (is) ▲ She stood at the gate as if waiting for someone. ▲ (she was) Preparation An ellipsis is when three dots ... are used to indicate in speech or thought, or to show that words have been omitted from a quotation. An ellipsis can be used: ①To indicate deleted materials. ②To indicate an unfinished thought or a trail off into silence. ③To pause for effect. Ellipsis ... Preparation 1. And what a ( ) city ——— a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that occurred in 1906. 2. ( )A real mix of cultures here! 3. When these immigrants left their countries, they carried a bit of home in their hearts, and ( )built a new home here. 4. What great food ! ( ) 5. ( ) Can't wait! an amazing adj. S. +P. It is S. they S.+P it is I S. Observe the following sentences and discuss in groups. What elements are omitted from the sentences Presentation 1. ——— Do you love him 你爱他吗？——— Yes, I do. (=Yes, I love him.) 是的，我爱。 2. ——— Do you understand what I mean 你明白我的意思吗？ ——— I think so. (= I think I understand what you mean.) 我觉得我明白。 3. ——— Is she feeling better today 她今天好些了吗？ ——— I'm afraid not. (= I'm afraid she isn't feeling better today.) 恐怕没有。 一. Ellipsis in question and answer To avoid repetition 二. Ellipsis in exclamatory sentences 1. (It/That) Sounds great! 2. What a (smart) boy (he is)! 3. What a bright star (it is)! 4. How brave (they are)! Based on mutual understanding / for effect Do you know the usage of ellipsis Presentation (Jane,) Give me some food. (Honey,) Come back soon please. (You) Sit down please. Based on mutual understanding 三. Ellipsis in imperative sentences John cooks better pizza than his wife (cooks/does). John is taller than his brother(is). His eyes are bigger than his mother's (eyes). 四. Ellipsis in a comparison To avoid repetition Based on mutual understanding Do you know the usage of ellipsis Presentation 五.Ellipsis in minor sentences US (IS) AT WAR! Trump off London.(President is off to London) (Advanced countries) Race to the moon. 六.Ellipsis in clauses They say [that] you are going to Europe soon. This is the only pencil [that] I have. Why did he come here He didn't tell me. (why he came here) Is he the boy [whom] I hired yesterday Were I you, I would take her advice. Had I known about the lecture, I would have taken it. allowed in ... ...
