新概念第二册56课
新概念第二册56课
2015.3.27L56 faster than sound一、本课短语1、be held for 为***举办 held原形hold2、a greatdeal of 大量的s ions在一阵喧闹的爆炸声后3、aftera greatmany loud explo4、many of the cars 许多车5、brokedown 抛锚 broke原形brea k6、 on the course在跑道上7、a speedof fortymilesan hour时速40英里s任何对手8、any of its rival9、at the end of在***的结束10、have troubl e trying to stop it 费很大劲把它（车）停下Have troubl e (in) doingsth11、no less 不少于（双重否定为肯定）二、单词讲解★sound①n. 声音sound n. 任何声音都可以voice n. 人的声音noisen. 和周围不和谐的声音, 躁音② v. 听起来Eg:这听起来不错。
That sounds good.③ adj. 等于reasonabl e 合理的, 有道理的我有一个合理的建议。
Eg: I have a pieceof soundadvice sound区别：soundl y adj.香甜的 sleepsoundl y★excite ment n. 激动, 兴奋短语：to one's excite ment…令某人激动的是……Eg:令大家激动的是，尽管很难，但是他仍然赢得了那个奖项。
c ult, he won the Eg:To everyo ne’s excite ment,though it was very diffiprize.excite vt. 使兴奋, 使激动短语：The most exciti ng thingis that…最令人激动的是……短语：It excite d me that…让我激动的是……★handso me用于男性, 指“相貌英俊、温文尔雅”; 用于女性时,指“身材匀称, 仪表端正”（女汉子）; 用于儿童时,指“外貌俊秀”; 用于其他事物时, 指“悦目或大方”。
新概念第二册Lesson 56 Faster than sound
新概念第二册Lesson 56 Faster than sound一、单词精讲sound[saund] n.声音引申：在物理学中，“sound”也表示声波这种物理现象。
例如，“The study of sound is an important part of physics.”（对声音（声波）的研究是物理学的一个重要部分。
）词源：源自古英语“sund”，最初表示“海、海峡”，后来演变为表示声音的含义。
搭配：与动词搭配常与“make”（制造）、“hear”（听到）等动词搭配，如“make a sound”（发出声音）、“hear a strange sound”（听到一个奇怪的声音）。
与形容词搭配如“loud sound”（大声）、“soft sound”（轻声）、“strange sound”（奇怪的声音）。
excitement[ik'saitmənt] n.激动，兴奋引申：在一些语境下，也可表示令人兴奋的事物或事件，如“The news brought great excitement to the village.”（这个消息给村庄带来了极大的兴奋（令人兴奋的事）。
）词源：源于动词“excite”（使兴奋）加上名词后缀“-ment”。
搭配：与动词搭配与“feel”（感到）、“show”（表现出）等动词搭配，如“feel excitement”（感到兴奋）、“show excitement”（表现出兴奋）。
与形容词搭配如“great excitement”（极大的兴奋）、“wild excitement”（狂热的兴奋）。
handsome['hændsəm] a.漂亮的，美观的引申：在一些语境下，也可表示慷慨的、大方的，如“a handsome gift”（一份慷慨的礼物）。
词源：源自古英语“handsome”，由“hand”（手）和“-some”（有……倾向的）组成，最初可能表示易于操作的、方便的，后来演变为形容外表好看的。
新概念第二册lesson56
rival n. 对手 speed vi. 超速，加速；加速，迅速前行；兴隆 n. 速度，速率 vt. 加快…的速度；使成功，使繁荣 Eg. My typing speed is 100 English words per minute. 我的打字速度是每分钟100英文单词。 The supply response will speed up in 2009. 在2009年供应的反应将加快。
Lesson 56 Faster Байду номын сангаасhan sound
sound n. 声音
excitement n. 激动；兴奋 handsome adj. 漂亮的；美观 的(一般指男子)
wheel n. 轮子 explosion n. 爆炸 Eg. The explosion shattered every window in the house. 爆炸使屋子的每一面玻璃窗都破碎了。 course n. 过程；进程；道路；一道菜 of course 当然
downhill adv. 下坡；向下；每况愈下 adj. 下坡的；容易的 n. 下坡；滑降
Eg. Business is going downhill. 生意正在走下坡。 The rest of the way is downhill. 剩下的路都是下坡路。
Listen and answer the question. 1.How often are the race held? 2.Why was the car ,Benz, unusual? 3.Why did some drivers spend more time under their cars? 4.How fast did the winning car go?
新概念英语第二册Lesson 56 (共83张PPT)
本课重点
Words and expressions handsome rival speed explosion Grammar a lot of; a great deal of ; a great many; a few; different from
Grammar
clever
Are you as clever as John? I don’t think so. I think John’s a little clever than me.
Grammar
hard-working
Are you as hard-working as John? I don’t think so. I think John’s a little more hard-working than me.
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New words and expressions
handsome adj.
an animal, object or building that is handsome looks attractive in an impressive way 漂亮的；美观的
New words and expressions
New words and expressions
sound v.
if something sounds good, strange or bad etc, that is how they seem to you when you heard about them or read about them 听起来…
Grammar
strong
新概念英语第二册英音版56：FasterThanSound!
新概念英语第二册英音版56：FasterThanSound!新概念英语第二册英音版56：Faster Than Sound! Lesson 56第56课Faster Than Sound!比声音还快！First listen and then answer the question.听录音，然后回答以下问题。
How fast did the winning car go?获胜的汽车有多快？Once a year, a race is held for old cars.旧式汽车的比赛每年举行一次。
A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began.去年有很多汽车参加了这项比赛。
比赛开始之前，人们异常激动。
One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.最漂亮的汽车之一是罗尔斯--罗伊斯生产的银鬼汽车，The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels.而最不寻常的一辆则要属只有3只轮子的奔驰牌汽车了。
Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part.该车造于1885年，是参赛车中最老的一辆。
After a great many loud explosions, the race began.在好一阵喧闹的爆炸声之后，比赛开始了。
Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them!很多汽车在途中就抛了锚，而有些驾驶员花在汽车底下的时间比坐在汽车里面的时间还长。
新概念英语-第二册-Lesson-56教学教材
• I have a piece of sound advice.
• sound adj. 香甜的
• I had a sound sleep last night.
★excitement n. 激动, 兴奋 • to one's excitement… 令某人激动的是…… • to one's surprise 令某人惊讶的是...... • to one's joy令某人高兴的是...... • to one's disappointment令某人失望的是...... • excite vt.使激动； • excited adj.感到激动的 • exciting adj.令人激动的
• 1. What kind of race is held once a year? • A race for old cars. • 2. It was held last year, wasn’t it? • Yes, it was. • 3. How many cars entered for it? • A lot of cars. • 4. Which was one of the most handsome? • A Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. • 5. Which was the most unusual? • A Benz with three wheels.
★course • ① n. 跑道，行程 • on the course 按照轨道运行 • off course 偏离轨道 • of course 当然 • ② n. 课程
• This term, I took seven courses.
★rival n. 对手 • competitor n. 竞争者, 对手 • enemy n. 敌人
新概念第二册Lesson 56 (共27张PPT)
• A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began. • enter for 报名参加 • a great deal of +不可数名词 大量的…… • a great number of +可数名词 • a great many +可数名词 许多…… • a large amount of +不可数名词 • just before中的just 起强调作用
• • • • • • • •
Once a year, a race is held for old cars. =Old car race is held once a year. once +表示时间的名词 每……一次 邮递员一天来一次。 The postman calls once a day. be held for 为……而举行 明天要召开一个会议来讨论这个问题。 A meeting will be held for discussing the problem.
• A few cars, however, completed the race. The winning car reached a speed of forty miles an hour -- much faster than any of its rivals. • the wining car 获胜车 • a speed of +数量词 速度为…… • much faster 快得多；a little faster 快一点 • any of its rivals＝any rival 任何一个 • any 在比较级中一旦出现, 要加可数名词的单数 • 北京比其他城市都要大。 • Beijing is bigger than any other city. • 如果是不定代词, 可以说someone else, anyone else
新概念二第56课课件
early train.
A. hoped
B. hoping
C. for hoping
D. having hoped
3. ____ how to do the homework, I went to ask my
teacher for help.
A. Not to know
B. Not knowing
1.______, the museum will be open to the public
next year.
A. Completing
B. Being completed
C. Completed
D. To be completed
2. We walked as fast as we could, ______ to catch the
teacher for help.
A. Not to know
B. Not knowing
C. Knowing not D. Not known
4. ____ time, he’ll make a first-class tennis player.
A. Having given B. To give
excitement just before it began. One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.
Faster than sound
The most unusual car was a Benz which had
中考链接
1. April 15 was a sad day for France. A large fire
新概念英语2 56课原文
新概念英语2 56课原文OK, here's an example of an informal, conversational text based on the concept of a lesson from New Concept English 2, lesson 56, without maintaining a strict logical sequence or using connecting words:"Hey, listen up! I was just reading this lesson and it reminded me of my trip to the countryside last summer. You know, just wandering around, enjoying the fresh air and all that. The lesson talks about a guy who's visiting a small town and he's describing everything he sees. Well, I was doing the same thing, but with a camera in hand, capturing all the beauty.There was this one moment when I was standing on a hill and I could see the sun setting behind the distant mountains. It was such a peaceful sight, I felt like I could just stay there forever. And then, suddenly, a group of kids came running down the hill, laughing and playing.It was like a scene from a movie, you know?Another thing I noticed was how friendly the people were. Everywhere I went, someone would strike up a conversation with me, asking where I was from and what I was doing there. It was really nice to feel so welcome in a place that wasn't even my home.And the food!。
新概念英语第二册L56+Faster+than+sound课件
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分词做状语 主句
做题技巧:主主从动,主动现分，被动过分
1.______, the museum will be open to the public
next year.
A. Completing
B. Being completed
C. Completed
D. To be completed
2. We walked as fast as we could, ______ to catch the
early train.
A. hoped
B. hoping
C. for hoping
D. having hoped
3. ____ how to do the homework, I went to ask my
teacher for help.
A. Not to know
B. Not knowing
its driver had a lot of trouble trying to stop it.
新概念英语第二册第56课ppt课件
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新概念英语第二册Lesson 56(共26张PPT)
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• （全国卷） With Father’s Day around the corner, I have taken some money out of the bank_________presents for my dad
• A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. to have bought • 非谓语动词作状语 • 主动： • 非谓语动词作状语 • 主动： • to do ( 之后） • doing （同时） • having done （之前）
• “ 大量的”=a lot of • A large number of • A great many
• A large amount of • A great deal of
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• One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which
• 必考词组: have trouble/difficulty/problems/fun+doing • I had difficulty finding a place to live • Did you have any trouble getting a visa? • 寻宝很快乐 • 我去说服他很困难 • 我遇到困难去解开这个谜
新概念英语第二册课件Lesson56(共25张PPT)
n. 炸弹； vt. 投弹于, 轰炸 炸弹爆炸了。 The bomb exploded.
★ course ① n. 跑道，行程 on the course 按照轨道运行 off course 偏离轨道 of course 当然 那只船沿著航线航行 The ship is on course. 那架飞机偏离航线很多英里 The plane was many miles off course.
Slow down. You're speeding. ② n. 速度
at the speed of 以 …… 的速度
此车以车速40公里/小时的速度行驶。
The car goes at the speed of 40 miles an hour.
speed up
速度的增加, 加速
slow down
减速
at the end of … 在…… 的末尾/最后部分 他在会议要结束的时候，讲了几句话。 He spoke a few words at the end of the meeting.
have trouble (in) doing sth. 干……有麻烦，做 ……很困难
他们在找出火灾的原因的时候遇到了困难。 They had some trouble finding out the cause of
cute adj. 漂亮, 常用来形容小孩 The baby is cute. 多漂亮的宝宝啊! What a cute baby! 你多可爱啊! How cute you are!
★explosion n. 爆炸, 轰响 在第二次爆炸之后，伦敦的主要火车和地铁站都关闭了。
After the second explosion, all of London' s main train and subway stations were shut down
新概念第二册 56课 Faster than sound
现在分词短语
过去分词短语
One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part.
One of the most handsome cars was a RollsRoyce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part.
Once a year, a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began.
报名参加
She will enter for a beauty contest. 她将参加选美比赛。
Once a year, a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began.
be held for 为……而举行 A meeting will be held for discussing the problem. 明天要召开一个会议来讨论这个 问题。
新概念英语二56课课文
新概念英语二56课课文：The Power of Perseverance in Overcoming ChallengesIn the 56th lesson of New Concept English II, we are introduced to the story of a determined individual who, despite facing significant challenges, perseveres in his pursuit of a goal. This narrative resonates deeply with the theme of perseverance and its indispensable role in overcoming obstacles in life.The protagonist of the story is a man who is determined to learn to swim. Initially, he finds himself struggling in the water, unable to master the basic skills of swimming. His attempts are fraught with difficulties, and he repeatedly fails to achieve his desired progress. However, instead of giving up, he chooses to persevere, determined to overcome his challenges.His perseverance is not without its costs. He spends countless hours practicing in the water, enduring the discomfort and frustration that accompany his efforts. He falls, he gets tired, and he even feels discouraged at times. But he never allows these setbacks to deter him fromhis goal. Instead, he uses them as fuel to push himself harder and strive for improvement.Gradually, his perseverance begins to pay off. With each passing day, he notices subtle improvements in his swimming ability. His strokes become smoother, his breathing more controlled, and his confidence grows. He starts to enjoy the feeling of moving through the water, and his initial struggles become a distant memory.The story ends on a triumphant note, with the protagonist finally achieving his goal of becoming a competent swimmer. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance in overcoming challenges. It demonstrates that with enough determination and effort, even the most daunting tasks can be accomplished.The lesson of this story is not limited to the realm of swimming. It applies to all aspects of life, where we are constantly faced with challenges and obstacles that test our resilience and determination. Whether it's learning a new skill, pursuing a career goal, or overcoming personal difficulties, perseverance is the key to success.Perseverance helps us to stay focused on our goals, even when faced with setbacks and difficulties. It allows us to learn from our mistakes, adapt to new situations, and find new ways to approach problems. It builds our character and strengthens our resilience, making us more capable of handling whatever life throws at us.Moreover, perseverance fosters a sense of accomplishment and pride. When we persevere through difficulties and ultimately achieve our goals, we feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that is unparalleled. This sense of achievement not only boosts our self-esteem but also encourages us to continue striving for even greater things in the future.In conclusion, the 56th lesson of New Concept EnglishII teaches us an important lesson about perseverance. It reminds us that success often comes to those who refuse to give up, even when faced with significant challenges. By persevering in our efforts and remaining determined to achieve our goals, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams.**文章标题**：毅力在克服困难中的力量在《新概念英语二》第56课中，我们认识到了一个决心坚定的个体，他尽管面临着重重挑战，却坚持不懈地追求着自己的目标。
(word完整版)新概念英语第二册笔记 第56课
Lesson 56 Faster than sound 比声音还快【Text】Once a year,a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began. One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part.After a great many loud explosions, the race began. Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them! A few cars, however, completed the race. The winning car reached a speed of forty miles an hour--much faster than any of its rivals. It sped downhill at the end of the race and its driver had a lot of trouble trying to stop it. The race gave everyone a great deal of pleasure. It was very different from modern car races but no less exciting.【课文翻译】旧式汽车的比赛每年举行一次. 去年有很多汽车参加了这项比赛. 比赛开始之前, 人们异常激动. 最漂亮的汽车之一是罗尔斯-罗伊斯生产的银鬼汽车, 而最不寻常的一辆则要属只有3只轮子的奔驰牌汽车了. 该车造于1885年, 是参赛车中最老的一辆. 在好一阵喧闹的爆炸声之后, 比赛开始了. 很多汽车在途中就抛了锚, 而有些驾驶员花在汽车底下的时间比坐在汽车里面的时间还长. 然而还是有几辆汽车跑完了全程. 获胜的那辆车达到了时速40英里--远远超过任何对手. 它在接近终点时, 冲下了山坡, 驾驶员费了好大劲才把车停下来. 这次比赛使每个人都挺开心. 它虽然与现代汽车比赛大不相同, 但激动人心的程度并不亚于现代汽车大赛.【New words and expressions】sound 声音excitement 激动，兴奋handsome 漂亮的，美观的Rolls-royce Benz 罗尔斯-罗伊斯（劳斯莱斯奔驰wheel 轮子explosion 爆炸，轰响course 跑道；行程rival 对手speed 疾驶sped--speddownhill 下坡★sound①n. 声音sound n. 任何声音都可以the sound of the wind 风声the sound of the sea 大海的声音the sound of a car 汽车的声音the sound of music 音乐之声the sound of voices 说话的声音like the sound of one`s own voice 滔滔不绝的讲话（常指不想听别人说话，只听自己来说）voice n. 人的声音noise n. 和周围不和谐的声音, 躁音②v. 听起来That sounds good.The news sounds real.③adj. 合理的, 有道理的, 通情达理的, 讲道理的（等于reasonable）I have a piece of sound advice. 我有一个合理的建议。
新概念英语第二册56课完整ppt课件
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sound
Faster than sound • ① n. 声音
• sound n. 任何声音都可以 • voice n. 人的声音 • noise n. 和周围不和谐的声音, 噪音
• ② v. 听起来 sound like听起来像 • He sounds like a little boy. • That sounds good. • ③ adj. 等于reasonable • 合理的, 讲道理的，（身体）好的 • His body was still sound. • I have a piece of sound advice. • soundly adv. 香甜的 • sleep soundly
• beautiful 形容人的时候表示内在和外在美的统一, 完美 的概念
• You look beautiful.
• Flowers are beautiful.
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• pretty adj. 美丽(用于女孩或小孩)，有柔美的意思 • pretty跟男性连用就表示没有阳刚气，女性化 • Your wife is pretty. • pretty boy / pretty girl / pretty woman
season.
• bomb • n. 炸弹；vt. 投弹于, 轰炸 • The bomb exploded.
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• course n.跑道，行程，进程
• Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them!
新概念英语第二册56课课件
• explosion n.爆炸，轰响
• After a great many loud explosion, the race began.
• a bomb explosion • an explosion of laughter • After the second explosion, all of London's main
• beautiful 形容人的时候表示内在和外在美的统一, 完美 的概念
• You look beautiful. • Flowers are beautiful.
• pretty adj. 美丽(用于女孩或小孩)，有柔美的意思 • pretty跟男性连用就表示没有阳刚气，女性化 • Your wife is pretty. • pretty boy / pretty girl / pretty woman
• To everyone’s excitement, though it was very difficult, he won the prize.
• The most exciting thing is that… 最令人激动 的是……
• The most exciting thing is that he wins the first prize.
• explode • vt. 使爆炸；vi. 爆炸, 爆发, 推翻, 激发 • explode a bomb. • The fireworks exploded in his hand. • The population explodes to 400,000 during the tourist
Faster than sound
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2015.3.27L56 faster than sound一、本课短语1、be held for 为***举办 held原形hold2、a great deal of 大量的3、after a great many loud explosions 在一阵喧闹的爆炸声后4、many of the cars 许多车5、broke down 抛锚 broke 原形break6、 on the course 在跑道上7、a speed of forty miles an hour时速40英里8、any of its rivals 任何对手9、at the end of在***的结束10、have trouble trying to stop it 费很大劲把它（车）停下Have trouble (in) doing sth11、no less 不少于（双重否定为肯定）二、单词讲解★sound①n. 声音sound n. 任何声音都可以voice n. 人的声音noise n. 和周围不和谐的声音, 躁音② v. 听起来Eg:这听起来不错。
That sounds good.③ adj. 等于reasonable 合理的, 有道理的我有一个合理的建议。
Eg: I have a piece of sound advicesound区别：soundly adj.香甜的 sleep soundly★excitement n. 激动, 兴奋短语：to one's excitement…令某人激动的是……Eg:令大家激动的是，尽管很难，但是他仍然赢得了那个奖项。
Eg:To everyone’s excitement, though it was very difficult, he won the prize.excite vt. 使兴奋, 使激动短语：The most exciting thing is that…最令人激动的是……短语：It excited me that…让我激动的是……★handsome用于男性, 指“相貌英俊、温文尔雅”; 用于女性时, 指“身材匀称, 仪表端正”（女汉子）; 用于儿童时, 指“外貌俊秀”; 用于其他事物时, 指“悦目或大方”。
Eg:Your husband is handsome.你丈夫很帅区别分析：1）beautiful “漂亮的”最普通用词, 可用于人、物、景色等。
通过感官产生思想和灵魂的愉悦。
2）pretty 美丽(多用于女孩或小孩)，有柔美的意思。
跟男性连用就表示没有阳刚气，女性化。
Money will buy a pretty dog, but it won‘t buy the wag of his tail.金钱能买到一条不错的狗，但是买不到它的摇动尾巴。
3）good-looking adj. 很好看的，外貌美的Eg:Good looks are not as important as kindness.Eg:好的容貌没有好的心肠重要。
4）nice adj. 美好的(人，天气, 食物, 物品的品质等)，人的品格Eg:你真好。
You are so nice.5)lovely adj. 可爱的Eg:我的小女儿像天使一样可爱。
My little daughter is as lovely as an angel.★Rolls-Royce 劳斯莱斯★Bens 奔驰★wheel n.轮子eg:Put your shoulder to the wheel.努力工作★explosion n. 爆炸, 轰响eg:After the second explosion, all of London‘s main train and subway stations were shut down.在第二次爆炸之后，伦敦的主要火车和地铁站都关闭了。
explosive adj. 爆炸(性)的 n. 爆炸物,炸药eg: has/have an explosive temper性情暴躁explode V. 爆炸, 爆发eg:George caught the look and decided that he had better leave before she exploded.乔治发现她脸色不好，决定最好在她爆发之前离开★Course n. 跑道，行程，课程on the course 按照轨道运行off course 偏离轨道of course 当然eg:The ship is on course.那只船沿着航线航行。
Eg:The plane was many miles off course.那架飞机偏离航线很多英里。
n. 课程eg:这学期我学了七门课。
This term, I took seven courses.★rival n. 对手eg:The book has no rival in its field.那本书在同类书中鹤立鸡群。
★seed---sped---sped1. v. 疾驶，急行Eg:The police car sped past us.警车急驰而过，超过了我们。
Eg:Slow down. You're speeding.放慢些,你超速了。
2. n. 速度at the speed of 以……的速度eg:The car goes at the speed of 40 miles an hour.此车以车速40公里/小时的速度行驶。
•speed up 加速 slow down 减速★downhill adv. 下坡 uphill 上坡练习题：1. The _________(爆炸) sent us running in all directions.2. John couldn‘t keep cool when he met his_____(对手).3. He tells a story which _______(听起来) not true.4. You have to put your shoulder to the w______ if you want to finish your article by tomorrow.5. We'd better s_______ up if we want to get there in time.6. He is as __________(潇洒的) as can be.7. Business has been going _________(下坡)recently.8. Our ________(行程)was straight to the north.9. She was unable to hold back her ___________(激动).⑴Explosion ⑵rival ⑶sounds ⑷heel ⑸peed ⑹handsome⑺downhill ⑻course ⑼excitement三、课文讲解1）Once a year, a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of excitement just before it began.is held for: be held for 为……而举行eg:A meeting will be held for discussing the problem.明天要召开一个会议来讨论这个问题。
entered for: 参加eg:She will enter for a beauty contest.她将参加选美比赛。
a great deal of: 大量的1. 只加可数名词复数a great many， many a, a great number of2. 只加不可数名词a great deal of3. 既可数名词复数又可加不可数名词a lot of, plenty of2）One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The most unusual car was a Benz which had only three wheels. Built in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part.One of：如果在定语从句中出现了one of 作为先行词，它后面的关系代词指代的是后面的复数名词如果在one of 前面还有一修饰词only，那么后面的关系代词指代one 这个词，才作单数看Eg:he is the only one of those rare people who believes in ancient myths. One of 直接作主语的时候，它是做单数看待的Built in 1885：built引导的过去分词短语起状语的作用，说明动作发生的背景或情况。
taking part：理解为：it was the oldest car taking part in the race take part in 参加某种活动3）After a great many loud explosions, the race began. Many of the cars broke down on the course and some drivers spent more time under their cars than in them!Many of the cars: 车子当中的许多 many cars 许多车子Many of my students 我教过的许多学生 many students 许多学生Some of the pictures 照片中的一些 some pictures 照片broke down：break down 车子抛锚，（机械等）出故障eg:This morning I was late for work, because my car broke down twice. 今天早上我上班迟到了，因为我的车坏了两次。
under their cars: under the car指在车下面修理in the car指正常驾驶eg: I spent almost 2 hours under the car, but only 15 minutes in the car! 我花了将近2个小时修理，却只开了15分钟的车。