２ Jerry was lying on the bed as if (as though) he was very tired. 注意：通常情况下，as if等于as though. G 目的状语从句:
连接目的状语从句的连接词有：so that, in order that.
１ Cherry was walking quickly so that (in order that) she could arrived at the cinema in time.
２ John sent the mail by air in order that (so that) it might arrive a little early.
注意：通常情况下，so that 等于in order that H 结果状语从句：
连接结果状语从句的连接词有：so…that, such…that. He ran so fast that we couldn’t keep up with him.
She spoke English so clearly that all of us could understand her. She is such a nice teacher that all of us love her. She is a so nice teacher that all of us love her.
The chef cooked such nice food that we ate up at the end of the dinner. The chef cooked so nice food that we ate up at the end of the dinner. These were such interesting books that we kept reading until the end of the class.
These were so interesting books that we kept reading until the end of the class. 注意区别：
such + a + 形容词+ 可数名词单数 + that 或 such + 形容词 +可数名词复数或不可数名词 + that
a + so + 形容词 +可数名词单数 + that 或 so + 形容词 +可数名词复数或不可数名词 + that Unit 9
Active reading (1)
Dealing with unfamiliar words
4 Match the words in the box with their defnitions.
1 not very important in comparison with people or things of the same
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type (minor)
2 relating to feelings and the way they affect your life (emotional) 3 something that you want to achieve (aspiration) 4 harmful or bad (negative)
5 a feeling of being extremely unhappy (depression) 6 use d before a state me nt tha t is c onne cte d to what you ha
ve just said and adds something to it (furthermore) 7 to continue to do something in a determined way (persist) 8 existing or considered separately from other people or things (individual)
5 Complete the c onversation with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.
A I don’t usually feel (1) negative about myself, but I’ve been suffering from (2) depression lately because my life doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
B Well, I’d say you need some new goals
and (3) aspirations. Change your job, get a new girlfriend, and (4) furthermore, you need to get more exercise. Have you been ill recently?
A Only a few (5) minor health problems, but nothing important. It’s more my (6) emotional state that I am worried about. B You know, everyone has their own
(7) individual way of dealing with problems. But if your problems (8) persist, then you might need some professional help. 6 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.
1 Our physical and (1) mental well-being are closely linked. A number of minor (2) health problems, such as loss of sleep, may be (3) directly related to stress. These problems can become serious if people do not (4) willingly admit their importance. Research
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shows that our levels of protein, which we need for (5) staying alive, can change if
we suffer from stress, and lead to (6) very dangerous diseases such as cancer.
Key: (1) psychological (2) disorders (3) specifically (4) readily (5) survival (6) killer 2 So pe
rhaps we need to think less about the (7) wonde rful future we dream for ourselves, and our (8) professional life, and start having a more (9) practical attitude towards our life.
Key: (7) glorious (8) career (9) realistic
7 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.
1 If there’s no point in doing something, (a) is there is no reason to do it, or (b) are there lots of reasons to do it? 2 Is a damn fool (a) an optimist, or (b) an idiot? 3 Does up to a point mean (a) partly, or (b) completely? 4 Is an unattainable goal one you (a) cannot achieve, or (b) don’t want to achieve?
5 If you bombard someone with messages, do you send (a) lots of messages, or (b) only a few messages?
6 Does never-say-die spirit refer to (a) growing old cheerfully, or (b) refusing to accept defeat?
7 Does in the long term mean (a) at some time in the future, or (b) during the school year?
8 If you have a hard time doing something, do you fnd it (a) takes a long time, or (b) is diffcult?
9 If you grow out of something, do you (a) start enjoying it, or (b) no longer want it? Active reading (2)
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Dealing with unfamiliar words
5 Match the words in the box with their definitions.
1 the part in the middle of your arm, where it bends (elbow) 2 a disease or other medical condition caused by bacteria or a virus (infection)
3 a long confident step (stride)
4 the pink or red colour that your skin has when you are healthy (glow)
5 the exact size, degree, strength etc of some thing, usually expressed in numbers of standard units (measurement)
6 the period of time when someone is alive (lifetime) 7 the fat bottom part of your foot (sole) 8 the process of giving all your attention to something (concentration)
9 causing severe damage or harm (destructive)
10 the existence of differences in amount, number, level, form etc (variation)
6 Complete the sentences with the c orrect form of the words in Activity 5.
1 These high-heeled shoes hurt the soles of my feet.
2 It’s easy to lose your concentration if you’re very tired. 3 I’ve been playing too much tennis. I’ve hurt my shoulder and elbow.
4 You can increase your resistance to infections, such as colds and fu, by taking regular exercise.
5 Modern lifestyles may have a destructive effect on people’s health. 6 We should make sure we have enough variation in our exercise routine to stop us from getting bored.
7 He started the walk with a rapid stride, and returned home with a healthy glow on his face.
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