表语

从句 连词 that,whether,as if (1)The problem is (that)they can't get there early.

(2)It looks as if it is going to rain. 在非正式的文体中that可以省略。 连接代词 who,what,which (1)That's just what I want.

(2)The question is who/which of you will be the next speaker. 表语从句位于主句(7)动词之后。 连接副词 when,where,why,how (1)This is where our problem lies.

(2)That is why he didn't come to the meeting.

Ⅲ.Grammar practice

　　Finish the exercises within six minutes.

　　1.Work in pairs.Take turns to ask each other the questions and answer them using noun clauses as the object.Think of more questions.

　　(1)Can you tell me if you like this play?→ I must say that I really enjoy it.

　　(2)What do you think of the bet the brothers have made?

　　(3)What does Henry tell the brothers about his job in America?

　　(4)What else does Henry tell the brothers?

　　(5)What do the brothers want to know about Henry?

　　2.Complete the following sentences using noun clauses as the predicative based on the information from the play.

　　(1)Henry arrived in London by accident.The reason was 　.

　　(2)Henry has a lot of problems.One of his problems is 　.

　　Another problem is 　.

　　(3)Henry realized he needed help.The embassy is 　.

　　(4)Henry tells the brothers about his job in America.His concern is 　.

　　(5)The brothers ask Henry some questions.The brothers' concern is 　.

　　(6)Henry is invited to the brothers' house.The envelope is 　.

　　Ⅳ.Students' activity

　　As we know,noun clauses are often used in formal situations.Imagine you are looking for a job.Your partner is the interviewer.Make a dialogue by asking some questions and answering them with noun clauses.Be ready to present your dialogue to the class.

　　The following questions may help you:

　　Why do you want to work for this company?

　　Could you tell me why you are interested in this job?

　　What quality do you think is the most important for this job?

　　Could you tell me what you know about this company?

　　You may begin like this:

　　The interviewer:Why do you want to work for this company?

You:The reason is that...