牛津深圳版英语八年级下册Module 1 Social communication Unit 2 Body language 课件2

1、Module 1 Social communicationShare your report about your and your classmates body language.GrammarGerundsGerunds are nouns ending are nouns ending in -ing. These nouns refer in -ing. These nouns refer to actions and activities.to actions and activities. Communicating is more than just speaking. He

2、tried smiling at people.We use gWe use gerundserunds as subjects, as subjects, objects, predicatives, etc.objects, predicatives, etc.We form gerunds from verbs.beginbeginningcommunicate communicatingdancedancingholdholdingsighsighinglielyingdouble the final consonant and add -ingdrop the e and add -

3、ingadd -ingdrop the ie and add -yingWork out the rule We usually form a gerund by adding to a (verb/noun).Things to remember Gerunds are often uncountable. We do not add a or an before them. A gerund can have its own object. Debbie loves reading poems. Smiling shows that you are happy. Ballet traini

4、ng usually starts at an early age. Dancing is her favourite hobby.Work out the rule When we use a gerund as the subject of a sentence, the main verb is in (singular/plural) formIn pairs, ask and answer questions on the page of 24. Follow the example.1. S1: What can shaking your closed hand show? S2:

5、 Shaking your closed hand can show that youre angry.2. S1: What can resting your head on your hand show? S2: Resting your head on your hand can show that youre bored. Debbie enjoys smiling and always looks friendly. Simon tried smiling at people.We often use gerunds after these verbs.consider finish

6、 mind suggest enjoy imagine practiseIn pairs, ask and answer questions about the pictures on the page of 25. Follow the example.1. S1: What does the boy enjoy? S2: He enjoys reading books.2. S1: What is the girl practising? S2: She is practising climbing mountains.4. S1: What is the girl interested

7、in? S2: She is interested in playing chess.3. S1: What is the girl good at? S2: She is good at skiing.Things to remember We often use gerunds after prepositions. Debbie is good at communicating with people. I am looking forward to going to Beijing.We often use gerunds after these phrases.be fond ofb

8、e interested in be used tokeep ongive upthink ofbe good atbe tired oflook forward to breathe do hear organize smoke take use walkComplete the sentences using the verbs in the box in the -ing form.1 She is tired of breathing the dirty air in the city centre.2 She keeps on walking to school instead of

9、 taking a bus.3 He finally gave up smoking.4 She is used to using a handkerchief instead of a tissue.5 She was interested in doing the puzzle.6 She looks forward to hearing from her new e-friend.7 She is good at organizing party activities. When we make suggestions, we use: We can also use the follo

10、wing expressions to make suggestions. When we accept suggestions, we use: When we reject suggestions, we use:Listen to the conversation on the page of 26. Repeat after the recording. When we want to express concern, we say:In pairs, read the example below. Pay attention to the words in blue.S1: What

11、s the matter?S2: Im thinking about going somewhere nice during the summer holidays with my parents.S1: Why dont you go to Harbin? Its cool there in summer.S2: I went there last summer.S1: What about Qingdao? The beach city is a perfect place for the summer holidays.S2: Qingdao is a good place, but its a bit far away from here. We want a short trip.S1: Well, youd better find some ideas for a short trip in a travel guide.S2: Thats a good idea. Thank you.S1: Youre welcome.根据下列句子回答问题。(1) Cycling is fun.(2) Karen likes reading.(3) David found the answer by looking in the encyclopaedia.(4