This section focuses on the theme task of “describe people or things in greater detail” by using relative clauses.When used correctly and properly, restrictive relative clauses not only enrich the meaning of the sentences, but also make the description of people or things more accurate.Students are expected to review the forms, meanings and functions of restrictive relative clauses and try to use them for discussion and a written summary.The three activities in this section are designed according to “perception-discovery-summarization-practice-application”. Through these activities, students can better understand the forms, meanings and functions of restrictive relative clauses and then use them appropriately in communication.
First of all, students should observe the sentences given, identify the relative pronouns and adverbs in the relative clauses, and find more relative clauses from reading the passage. Then, discuss their references and main functions with their partners.Then, ask them to combine the two sentences into a relative clause using relative pronouns or adverbs, focusing on language form and meaning. Finally, complete the open task, using relative clauses to define people or things.
