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课件网) Unit 3 Grammar and usage Overview of noun clauses By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. identify and categorize noun clauses; 2. summarize the rules of noun clauses; 3. use proper noun clauses to finish tasks of rewriting sentences and completing a passage; 4. complete a conversation using noun clauses. Understanding the article (1) What are the advantages of running your own business (2) What are the disadvantages of running your own business (3) What’s the author’s opinion towards starting one’s own business Think twice before you act. It can be a source of personal growth. You will be able to better provide for yourself and your family. The economy will benefit if you achieve commercial success. You have to deal with demanding work schedules. It comes with great responsibilities. Make sure any loans you have are repaid on time. Read the article and answer the following questions A Exploring the rules Read the following sentences and determine which type of clauses they are. (1) Whether the new plan can be put into practice remains to be seen. (2) Jack was late for school again. That is because he was stuck in heavy traffic this morning. (3) Do not let any failure discourage you, for you can never tell how close you may be to your dream. (4) A brilliant thought came to me that I might turn to my parents for help. subject 主语从句 predicative 表语从句 object 宾语从句 appositive 同位语从句 名词性从句 Lead-in Max is reading an article on the pros and cons of starting one’s own business. Find the sentences with noun clauses. As you start to make plans for what you want to do with your future, you might ask a question whether you should start your own business. You may have a brilliant idea, but before you decide to put it into action, it is wise to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of this option. As you start to make plans for what you want to do with your future, you might ask a question whether you should start your own business. object clause appositive clause Max is reading an article on the pros and cons of starting one’s own business. Find the sentences with noun clauses. There are many advantages of running your own business. It can be a source of personal growth, since you need to learn a lot of skills in order to become a successful business owner. For example, you should learn to sharpen your leadership skills and motivate your employees, or to develop your financial management skills and keep track of all your receipts and payments. Another advantage is that you will be able to better provide for yourself and your family, or even the economy will benefit if you achieve commercial success. It is no surprise that being one’s own boss is appealing to many people. Another advantage is that you will be able to better provide for yourself and your family, or even the economy will benefit if you achieve commercial success. It is no surprise that being ... ...
