Unit2Theuniversallanguage-grammarandusage复习课件(牛津译林版选修八)

• Postcards and diaries Have not had time to write diary (I have not had time to write my diary.) • Notes Opera OK, costumes great (The opera was OK and the costumes were great.)
A Jane interviewed one of the singers in the Turandot production. circle the words you could cross out so
that the language would be more
cise.
Jane: How did you feel taking part in Turandot? Singer: It was a real privilege for me to be cast. It had always been one of my strongest desires to have a part in Turandot. Jane: How were you hired for the job? Singer: Well, I’m a musical performer,………One day, I saw a poster that the production company’s Personnel Department had put up saying that they were looking for singers. I applied for the job, and they sent me an invitation to try out for a part in the chorus.


after hence. Hence (comes) the happy ending of the story. after some prepositions or than. What about (having) some more milk? After half a hour, she became quieter (than she had been).


in two clauses with the same pattern and the same verb. She was poor but (she was) honest. Bob has done his homework, but Tom hasn’t (done his homework).
in informal English, where we can leave out some words in a sentence. -- How is your mother today? -- (She is ) Much better. (Is there) Anything wrong?
Let’s watch an interesting flash. what can you learn from it?
1 We often use ellipse
• in imperative sentences, in which the subject is usually left out. (You) Open the door, please. (I) Thank you very much.
Jane: Was it difficult to try out? Singer: Yes, it was difficult …… …… Singer: The best part was visiting Beijing because the performance was staged in the Forbidden City. …… Singer: Yes, I would like to visit Beijing again. Jane: Well, it’s been fun talking to you. I thank you for your time. Singer: You are welcome.
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Unit 2
The universal language
Grammar and usage
What is Ellipsis?
Ellipsis is used when we do not want to repeat words or phrases that are obvious. Using ellipsis is an efficient way to make sentences concise.

in short responses, by leaving out the words after the auxiliary verb. -- Do you like music? -- Yes, I do (like music).

in infinitive phrases, in which we leave out words after to. --Will you go with me? --Well, I’d like to (go with you).
2 In some special styles of ellipsis, words are left out to save space and time. These include:
• Signs and labels No smoking (No smoking is allowed here.) • Newspaper headlines Turandot on stage (The opera Turandot is being performed on stage.) • Instructions Do not bend (Do not bend this envelope.)