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Step II Word Study T: (Show the screen.) Now let's do an exercise. Read the news on the screen and fill in the blanks with the words we've learned. Pair work or group work. Complete the news: The active v on Montserrat caused more than US $ 323 000 damage to crops and the island's water system, the government said Thursday. The island was covered with d and a_________ as deep as four inched. Fruit trees and crops were severely damaged, but none of the people were reported injured, officials said. Some wildlife habitats were damaged. The volcano on Montserrat sprang to life in 1995. More than half of the population f______ and never returned a . An eruption in 1997 killed 19 people and buried the capital of Plymouth. Although there was a feeling of p_________, people told reporters that they would not leave their island. Officials said costs for cleaning up could reach US $188 000. The UN has u________ other countries to help. Britain already gave 2 million pounds last aid Tuesdays. Suggested answers : olcano, ust, sh, led, gain, anic, rged T: Look at the two sentences on the blackboard. This is a moving story. The boy is deeply moved by the story. Can you tell me the difference between “moving” and “moved”, Li Hua? Li Hua: Yes. The present participle “moving” expresses an action that happens around the same time as the main verb with an active meaning while the past participle “moved” expresses an action that is completed with an passive meaning. Am I right? T: Yes, quite right! Please open your books at Page 78. Look at Ex. 2. Read the sentences and fill in tile blanks with the proper forms of the words in brackets. And then check your answers with your partner. Suggested answers: 1. frightening; frightened 2. upsetting; upset 3. terrified 4. scaring; seared (责任编辑：admin) |