What is a fact?
A fact is anything that can be proved. What is an opinion? An opinion is what someone ben proved. What is evidence? The facts given by the eyewitness is called evidence.
1. rather than 胜过 / 而不是 other than 除了…
(1) He would die rather than give in. (2) He prefers to stay at home rather than go
outing. (3)There is nobody here other than me.
box. He listened to others' ideas of what might have been inside.
3. Read the story again and fill in the table.
Name Place
Jan Hasek Job Czech RepublicTime
The Amber Room and some gold were buried in the mine.
Some words and phrases
1. apart adv. separate(ly)
e.g. I can’t get these two things apart. He is standing with his feet wide apart.
He proved (to be) honest/a coward.
5. rather than 是……而不是
eg. I would like tea rather than coffee. I would stay at home rather than go to
see the boring film. He would rather die than give up.
explode v. 爆炸,爆发,激发 1. He exploded with rage. 他勃然大怒，暴跳如雷。 2. The firework exploded in his hand. 那个爆竹在他手里响了。 3. When the boiler exploded many people were injured. 因锅炉爆炸，许多人受了 伤。
2. consider (1) 考虑 consider sth. / doing sth.
We are considering going abroad. Have you considered his decision?
(2) 认为 consider…as/ (to be)…
He is considered as / (to be) the best player. (3) considering 鉴于,考虑到, 就…而言 She did very well, considering her age. (注意:此处不可以改成considered)
Unit 1 Reading and listening
A fact or an opinion
Words preview
trial evidence explode entrance
n. 审判；审讯；试验 n. 根据；证据 vi. 爆炸 n. 入口
1. Read this passage and think about the difference between a fact and an opinion.
2. Now read quickly a man’s story about what happened to the Amber Room. Do you think it is a fact or an opinion? Give your reasons.
I think it is a/ano_p_i_n_io_n because he didn't see what was in the
4. prove v. supply proof of; be seen or found to be in the end
e.g.
that he is guilty
Nothing can prove
his guilt.
I shall prove to you that he is not honest.
3. opinion n. view
e.g. What’s your opinion of the new President? In the opinion of most people, the plan is not good. In my opinion, he didn’t tell the truth.
A miner April, 1945
What he heard
What he saw
What he believes
Something exploded at midnight
1.Some German soldiers put wooden boxes in the time. 2. The entrance to the mine was closed.
take apart ----- separate sth into parts e.g. The boy took a toy plane apart.
These parts can be taken apart for cleaning.
2. consider vt. think about; be of the opinion
e.g. Please consider my suggestion. Have you considered how to get
there? He considers himself very important. Do you consider it wise to go there?
*They are considering changing their plan.