（一）Reading strategy:
阅读课文后，将信息归类，将文章分成段落并写出段意。
（略）可参考英语周报提供的教案
（二）Language points:
1. defend(常和from, against 连用)
He defended her from the attack of a dog.
They defended the city against the enemy.
He made a long speech defending his view.= He made a long speech in defense of his view.
2. be located:
The house is located next to the river.
Rome is located in Italy.
Houses must be worth a large amount of money standing (用现在分词)/located（用过去分词）(位于) in that areas
关注类似的过去分词做表语。
We are faced with (面临) a serious problem.
The road is lined with（排列）tall trees.
He is dressed in（穿着） a new coat.
He is seated in（坐在） the armchair, silent.
The man is drunk in（陶醉于）the achievements made.
The troubled kid is lost in（沉迷于）computer games.
3. for short(简略形式), in short(总之)
Her name is “Frances”, or “Fran” for short.
Fran is short for Frances.
Things can’t be any worse: in short, the project has got stuck.
关注类似的短语：for free(without payment), for certain/sure(=without doubt)
I got the ticket for free from someone who didn’t want it.
He must live somewhere around. But I can’t say for sure/certain.
4. second to , next to, superior to, junior/senior to
He is such a good player that he is second to none. （无人能比.）
Next to music, he loves tennis best. （除了音乐，他最喜欢网球。）.
This employee is superior to the former in ability. （这个雇员比上个强。）
He is junior to me by two years. （他比我小两岁。）
5. 说出cover的含义
China is the third largest country in the world, covering an area of 9.6 million square kilometers.（占）
I want to cover 100 miles by dark. （走过）
I want our best reporters sent to cover the event. （报道） |
