Unit 10
I’ve had this bike for three years.
Section B
Period One
Do you have any books ?
How long have you had them ?
Do you want to part with them ？
Do you have any toys ?
How long have you had them ?
Do you want to part with them ?
Where is you hometown ?
How long have you lived there?
Do you want to leave your hometown ?
It seems difficult for us to part with the old things we have had a long time.
bridge
primary school
a river
30 years
I was born
1980
Something in my hometown
How long
Check (√) the places or things you can find in your town or city. (1a)
____ a museum ____ a primary school
____ a bridge ____ a zoo
____ a park ____ a hill
____ a library ____ a river
Listen and answer the questions. (1b)
1. Does Martin like Jenny’s hometown?
Yes, he does. He thinks it is really
beautiful.
2. Does Jenny still live in her hometown?
No, she doesn’t. Jenny has been away for
the past few years.
3. What is behind the science museum?
What do people do there on weekends?
There is a big park behind the science
museum. Many families go to the park
on weekends to let their kids run
around and climb the hills.
Listen again and fill in the chart about the places in Jenny’s hometown. (1c)
old
new
old
for hundreds of years
since last August
for as long as Jenny can remember
Pair work
Talk about your town/city with partner. (1d)
Example:
A: My city is lovely.
B: What are some of the special places
there?
A: Well, there’s a concert hall there. It’s
been around for at least 20 years.
Example:
A: My city is wonderful.
B: What are some of the special places
there?
A: Well, there’s a beautiful park there.
It was first built in 1998. The golden
dragon on the Fenhe River is a
landmark (界标) of the Fenhe Park,
attracting tourists and local residents
(居民) everyday.
Language points
1. Even though it’s old, it’s full of interesting
places to see and things to do.
1) even though和even if两者均可用于引导
让步状语从句，其细微区别是：even if
引导的从句是往往是假设性的，相当于
汉语的“即使”“纵然”“就算”“哪怕”。
even though引导的从句内容往往是真实
的，主要用于引出不利于主句情况的信
息，相当于汉语的“尽管”“虽然”。
不过，在实际语言运用中，even if与
even though有时也可不加区别地混用。
即使明天下雨，我们也决不改变计划。
Even if it rains tomorrow, we won’t change our plan.
他尽管经验最少，但教得最好。
He’s the best teacher even though he has the least experience.
尽管她嘲笑他，他还是很喜欢她。
Even if / Even though she laughs at him, he likes her.
虽然我们已尽了最大的力量，但还是输了。
Although/Though/Even though we all
tried our best, we lost the game.
我们输了，然而我们已尽了最大的力量。
We lost the game although/though/even though we tried our best.
2) although和(even) though均可用于句首
或从句之首。though多用于非正式文体
中，较为通俗。
3) be full of = be filled with 充满，装满
瓶子里装满了水。
The bottle is filled with water.
满屋浓烟。
The room is filled with heavy smoke.
香槟酒有很多气泡。
Champagne (香槟酒) is full of bubbles (气泡).
2. Yes, that’s one of the oldest buildings in
this town.
one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数 + 表示范围的短语或从句。表示“最……之一”。
中国是世界上最大的国家之一。
China is one of the largest countries in the world. 
当教师最重要的一个品性就是要有耐心。
Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.
3. Many families go there on weekends to
let the kids run around and climb the hills.
let sb. do sth. 让某人做某事
别让他修理你的自行车，他不会。
Don't let him mend your bike. He doesn’t know how to do it.
先弄清他确实有钱再把汽车给他。
Don't let him have the car until you've
seen the colour of his money.
4. It’s been around for as long as I can
remember.
as … as … 意为“和……一样”，表示同级的比较。其基本用法为：“as + adj. / adv. + as …”。其否定式为： “not as + adj. / adv. + as … ”。
他英语说的和你一样流利。
He speaks English as fluently as you.
这部字典不如你想象的那样有用。
This dictionary is not as useful as you think it is.
5. It’s been around for at least 20 years.
at least 至少
我至少在十五岁以前一直怕狗。
I was afraid of dog until I was at least ten.
停电时我们至少可以使用蜡烛。
At least we can use candles if the
electricity fails.
课时重点回顾
Review
even though 虽然，尽管
be full of 充满，装满
one of the + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数 + 表示范围的短语或从句
最……之一
let sb. do sth. 让某人做某事
as … as … 和……一样
at least 至少
一、单项选择。
1. － What do you think of the film you saw
yesterday?
－ Oh! It’s one of ______ films I’ve ever
seen. (2012重庆)
A. interesting B. more interesting
C. most interesting
D. the most interesting
2. — Do you know Lin Shuhao?
— Yes. He is one of ______ basketball
players in the NBA. (2013漳州)
A. popular B. more popular
C. the most popular
二、根据提示完成句子。
1. 尽管在下雨，他还是出去了。
He went out _______________________.
2. 花园里万紫千红。
The garden ________ colourful flowers.
3. 这是多年来最冷的秋天。
It's been ________________________
for years.
4. 安全的问题怎么办?
___________ the question of security?
even though it was raining
is full of
one of the coldest autumns
What about
5. 我妈妈不会让我去超市的。
My mother wouldn't ___________ the 
supermarket.  6. 这部电影和那部电影一样有趣。
This film is _______________ that one
(is).
7. 修理你的汽车至少要100英镑。
Repairing your car will cost _______
￡100.
let me go to
as interesting as
at least
Homework
Write about your town/city or any other beautiful city in the world.