Lesson 43 Over the South Pole 飞越南极 主语从句 can Be able to

First listen and then answer the question: How was the plane able to clear the mountains?

In 1929, three years after his flight over the North Pole, the American explorer, R.E. Byrd, successfully flew over the South Pole for the first time.

美国探险家 R.E. 伯德在飞越北极 3 年之后,于 1929 年第一次飞越了南极。

Though, at first, Byrd and his men were able to take a great many photographs of the mountains that lay below, they soon ran into serious trouble.

虽然开始时伯德和他的助手们拍下了飞机下面连绵群山的大量照片, 但他们很快就陷入了困境。

At one point, it seemed certain that their plane would crash.

在有个地方,飞机似乎肯定要坠毁了。

It could only get over the mountains if it rose to 10,000 feet.

只有在飞至10,000英尺的高度时,它才能飞过这些山头。

Byrd at once ordered his men to throw out two heavy food sacks.

伯德马上命令他的助手们把两个沉重的食物袋扔掉。

The plane was then able to rise and it cleared the mountains by 400 feet.

于是飞机可以上升了,它在离山头 400 英尺的高度飞越了过去。

Byrd now knew that he would be able to reach the South Pole which was 300 miles away, for there were no more mountains in sight.

伯德这时知道他能够顺利飞抵300英里以外的南极了,因为前面再没有山了。

The aircraft was able to fly over the endless white plains without difficulty.

飞机可以毫无困难地飞过这片茫茫无际的白色原野!
13个相关单词

与课文关联的单词

pole

/pəʊl/n. (地球的)极

flight

/flaɪt/n. 飞行

explorer

/ɪkˈsplɔːrə/n. 探险家

lie *

/laɪ/v. 处于

serious

/ˈsɪəriəs/adj. 严重的

point *

/pɔɪnt/n. 地点

seem

/siːm/v. 似乎

crash

/kræʃ/v. 坠毁

sack

/sæk/n. 袋子

clear *

/klɪə(r)/v. 越过

aircraft

/ˈeəkrɑːft/n. 飞机

endless

/ˈendləs/adj. 无尽的

plain

/pleɪn/n. 平原

课文理解冒险之旅 更新于:2024-02-04 12:49:50

In 1929, three years after his flight over the North Pole, the American explorer, R.E. Byrd, successfully flew over the South Pole for the first time.

First-time adj.初次的,第一次的First-time can also function as an adjective, to mean a person who is doing something for the first time.
the first time 第一次The first time is a specific time, hence the definite article. “*A first time” would imply that there are many first times.
first time 第一次It is also possible to say my first time, although that is mostly done when there is no verb.
(time 表示“次,回”,还可以说 this time,last time,next time,another time, each time,for the last time 等)
  • I remind you for the last time that if you don’t hurry, you’ll miss the train.
  • Give him these photos next time you see him.
the North Pole 北极the South Pole 南极
The North Pole has no land, only thick ice.
北极没有陆地,只有厚厚的冰层。
Five members of Scott's expedition made it to the South Pole.
斯科特率领的探险队的五名成员一直来到了南极。

* Though, at first, Byrd and his men were able to take a great many photographs of the mountains that lay below, they soon ran into serious trouble.

though conj.虽然…,尽管…  (引导让步状语从句)

  • Although/Though/Even though I felt sorry for him ,I was secretly pleased that he was having difficulties.虽然我为他感到惋惜,但对他的困难我却暗自高兴。
take a photograph of… 拍…的照片take a video 拍摄视频make a film 拍电影
He took a photograph of his house before he left home.
他离家前给他的房子拍了一张照片。
Take out your camcorder and make a video. Share it with your friends.
拿出你的录像机,拍一段录像,与你的朋友一起分享。
Edward starts to make a film.
爱德华开始拍一部电影。

run into trouble = get into trouble 遇到麻烦,陷入困境

  • Each time he ran into trouble, he asked his parents for help.
can/could 只有2个时态be able to 可变换多时态
能力,“能够”(做某事)
could 只能表达过去有能力做was/were able to 有能力做并成功做到了
can 可以表推测,允许be able to 主要配合多时态的使用

* At one point, it seemed certain that their plane would crash.

at one point 在某一地方,在某一时刻(point 也指时间上的某一点)

先行主语关系词主语从句
it 与 seem,appear,look 等连用seemed certainthat
不可省略
their plane would crash.
now looks certainthe meeting is going to be put off.现在似乎可以肯定会议将被推迟。

主语从句 it 做为形式主语只是用于占位置,真正的主语是由 that 引出的主语从句。

含义:一个句子做主语。

位置:句首、句尾(加分、防止头重脚轻)。

写法:同宾语从句that 不做成分也不能省略,只用whether不使用if来表达是否。

常规表达(不推荐)主语从句 §
Their plane would crash seemed certain.It seemed certain that their plane would crash.
You can't go with us is a pity.(主语长导致头重)It is a pity that you can't go with us.(it 做为形式主语让头变轻)
They will arrive here on time is uncertain.It is uncertain Whether they will arrive here on time.不能使用if来表示是否

It could only get over the mountains if it rose to 10,000 feet.  could get over 能够越过(克服)

The plane was then able to rise and it cleared the mountains by 400 feet.

by 表示“相差,以…之差”的意思

  • I missed the train by ten minutes. 我晚了 10 分钟,没赶上火车。
  • He is younger than me by two years. 他比我小两岁。
  • She is sitting by the table. 表示位置
  • He sent the message by email. 表示手段或方式
  • I will finish my work by 5pm. 表示时间
  • She is a teacher by profession. 表示身份或职业
  • I swear by my honor. 表示借助、依靠
  • The soup is sold by the liter. 表示数量或比例

Byrd now knew that he would be able to reach the South Pole which was 300 miles away, for there were no more mountains in sight.通过3个连接句讲了4件事。

第一件事引导词第二件事关系词第三件事并列连词第四件事
Byrd now knewthathe would be able to reach the South Polewhichwas 300 miles away, forthere were no more mountains in sight.

语法知识Can & Be able to 更新于:2024-02-16 02:53:54

can/could 情态动词Can/Could I borrow you pen?表示请求别人允许或答复时的情况
can/could 表推测I can have lunch with your tomorrow if you like.可以表示可能性
can/could 天生的或学到的能力
  • I could drive a car by the time I was sixteen.过去时
  • I tried again and found I could/was able to swim.过去时
  • Can Jane swim yet?现在时
  • No, but she’ll be able to swim in a few months’ time. 表示将来的“能力”时,则用 will be able to
正在发生的事时Look! I can stand on my head.
表示成功地完成某一具体动作时
  • It’s pity he couldn’t visit Mary. 如果表示某一动作没有取得成功,则可用 couldn’t
  • Oh, didn’t you know? He was able to visit her after all. 通常不用 could,而用 be able to
  • He was able to leave Europe before the war began. 他在战争开始之前得以离开欧洲。
  • He was able to go to London yesterday and he enjoyed himself very much.
过去某一具体活动时
  • Could he borrow a car? 可用 could
  • Yes, he was able to borrow a car after all./No, he couldn’t. 但回答是肯定的时候则不能

单词句型含有介词 at 的词组 更新于:2024-02-04 12:00:19

表示时间at first(开始时,最初)At first Byrd and his men were able to take a great many photographs.
at once(马上,立刻)Byrd at once ordered his men to throw out two heavy food sack.
at present(目前,现在)At any rate, I’m determined to stay here at present.
at last(最后,终于)After walking for several hours, we arrived at the village at last.
at times(有时、偶尔)He behaves very strange at times.
at the moment(现在)At the moment, he's in Madrid.
表示地点at home(在家)Billy is not at home at present.
at school(在学校)He's at school.
表示程度at least(至少) At least, I’m not mad yet.
at any rate(不管怎样)It's a pity you can't come to the concert. At any rate you' Il be able to hear it on the radio.
其它at heart(内心里,实际上)Though he tried to made conversation with the lady, he wasn’t interested in her at heart.
at a loss(困惑不解,不知怎么办)Why? I’m at a loss.I don't know what I can do about it. I' m completely at a loss.
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练习题

  1. It could only get over the mountains if it rose to 10,000 feet. This means it over the mountains.(单选)
    A、would succeed in getting
    B、got
    C、was able to get
    D、had got
  2. The plane was then able to rise. This means it .(单选)
    A、could rise
    B、might rise
    C、might succeed in rising
    D、rose
  3. Byrd knew that he would be able to reach the South Pole. It would be .(单选)
    A、impossible
    B、necessary
    C、able
    D、possible