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People are not so honest as they once were.
人们不再像以前那样诚实了
开篇定位：People are not so honest as they once were. 先交代人物、地点或事件背景，为后文叙事建立时间和场景。
The temptation to steal is greater than ever before -- especially in large shops.
偷窃的诱惑力比以往任何时候都更强烈 -- 特别是在大的商店里
时间关系：The temptation to steal is greater than ever before -- especially in large shops. 通过时间连接词安排动作先后，重点看两个动作的发生顺序。
A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings.
一名侦探最近注意上了一位穿着讲究的妇女，她总是在星期一上午进入一家大商场
定语从句：A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings. 中的关系词把补充信息接在名词后，先找它修饰的先行词。
One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop than usual when the woman came in, so it was easier for the detective to watch her.
有一个星期一，当这位妇女走进这家商场时，里面的人比往常少，因此，侦探比较容易监视她
时间关系：One Monday, there were fewer people in the shop than usual when the woman came in, so it was easier for the detective to watch her. 通过时间连接词安排动作先后，重点看两个动作的发生顺序。
The woman first bought a few small articles.
这位妇女先是买了几样小商品
第 5 句：先确定主语和谓语，再结合上下文判断本句在故事中的作用。
After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible.
过了一会儿，她又选了商场里最昂贵的一件衣服，把它递给了售货员
时间关系：After a little time, she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop and handed it to an assistant who wrapped it up for her as quickly as possible. 通过时间连接词安排动作先后，重点看两个动作的发生顺序。
Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without paying.
那售货员以最快的速度为她包好了衣服
第 7 句：先确定主语和谓语，再结合上下文判断本句在故事中的作用。
When she was arrested, the detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter.
然后，那妇女拿过包就走出了商场，根本没有付钱
时间关系：When she was arrested, the detective found out that the shop assistant was her daughter. 通过时间连接词安排动作先后，重点看两个动作的发生顺序。
The girl 'gave' her mother a free dress once a week!
她被逮捕后
对话精读：The girl 'gave' her mother a free dress once a week! 是人物直接表达，注意问句、语气和上下句的回应关系。
单元概要
购物变得很方便：Who was the thief? 本课按完整课文逐句精读，重点整理词汇、短语和与原文直接相关的语法。
精读导图 购物变得很方便 复述提示 People are not so honest as they once were. The temptation to steal is greater than ever before -- especially in large shops. A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman who always went into a large store on Monday mornings.
单词表
| 单词 | 音标 | 释义 | 精讲 |
|---|---|---|---|
| once | /wʌns/ | adv. 曾经，以前 |
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| temptation | /tempˈteɪʃn/ | n. 诱惑 |
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| article | /ˈɑːtɪkl/ | n. 物品，东西 |
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| wrap | /ræp/ | v. 包裹 |
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| simply | /ˈsɪmpli/ | adv. 仅仅 |
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| arrest | /əˈrest/ | v. 逮捕 |
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短语
| 短语 | 意思 |
|---|---|
| not so ... as | 不像……那样 |
| more than ever before | 比以往任何时候更 |
| as quickly as possible | 尽可能快地 |
| walk out of | 走出 |
| without paying | 没有付款 |
| temptation to do sth | 什么什么的诱惑 |
| article/thing | 不可相互取代 |
| make the room clean (clean adj | 宾补) |
语法点
not so ... as 比较结构
People are not so honest as they once were 表示现在不如过去诚实。
相似句：
- He is not so tall as his brother.
- This road is not so busy as before.
without + 动名词
walked out without paying 中 paying 作介词 without 的宾语。
相似句：
- He left without saying goodbye.
- She took it without asking.
读写提示
- 复述时按原文顺序覆盖每一句，不只背重要句。
- 注意同一词在课文中的词性、搭配和时态。
- 结尾保留课文的反转或幽默效果。
composition
- 作文
- I(came)(arrived at)the office late as usual(so)(but) Mr. Blake(saw)(understood)me(and)(or)
- he was very angry.‘This is your last day here, Jones,’he said.‘You can(neither)(either) (stay)(sit)here(or)(nor)go home!’
- arrive at /so/saw/and/stay/either/or/
- come to 一定要介词+地点
考点
2
考点
2第 1 / 2 题
Who was the thief?
选择题精讲
6
选择题精讲
6Multiple choice questions
4There were fewer people in the shop than usual. There were ______.未做
显示答案与解析
答案：B
as many as usual b.not as many as usual c.as few as usual d.more than usual
many not (as) so.....as
7It was one of the most expensive dresses ______ the shop.未做
a.in b.of c.from d.to
显示答案与解析
most expensive = 1 \* GB3 ①+地点 用in
= 2 \* GB3 ②+范围表示所有的人或(书)当中, 用of
= 3 \* GB3 ③I have ever seen/done/heard. (定语从句) 我所看过的, 做过的, 听过的
8A detective recently watched a well-dressed woman. He ______ her.未做
a.looked b.looked for c.looked after d.looked at
显示答案与解析
watch : look at
9The woman first bought a few small articles. She bought some small ______.未做
a.things b.pieces c.bits d.parts
显示答案与解析
article
10The assistant wrapped it. She ______ it.未做
a.papered b.turned c.enveloped d.made a parcel of
显示答案与解析
答案：D
wrapped: 包裹 envelope: 信封
made a parcel of : 制作一个包裹
12The dress was free. It ______.未做
a.was priceless b.was worthless c.cost nothing d.was grateful
显示答案与解析
priceless [5πραισλισ] adj.无价的, 极贵重的
free, worthless: 不值钱的. Something cost money.
I pay nothing.
grateful [5⊥ρειτφυλ] adj.感激的, 感谢的