内容正文:
Lights, camels, action!
I. Translate the given Chinese into English and English into Chinese.
1. may well be
2. in this case
3. traffic signal
4. set up
5. 管理交通
6. 造成交通混乱
7. traffic jams
8. 交通流量
9. be safe from …
10. 幸亏
11. otherworldly
12. on the edge of …
13. 过去是
14. 达到……的重要性
15. 至少
II. Translate the following sentences into English according to the prompts given in the brackets.
1. 中国修建了许多高速公路,使得人们从一个地方到另一个地方旅行更加便利。(动词-ing形式作状语)
2. 水是一种清澈的液体,有许多用途。 (which引导非限制性定语从句)
3. 多亏她对事情处理得巧妙,才避免了麻烦。 (thanks to)
4. 我认识她至少和你认识她的时间一样久了。 (at least)
III. Read the text and answer the following questions.
1. Where was the traffic signal set up?
2. What might be the result of adding the traffic signal?
IV. Read the text and summarize its main idea.
答案:
I.
1. 很可能是
2. 在这种情况下
3. 交通信号灯
4. 安装
5. manage traffic
6. create traffic chaos
7. 交通拥堵
8. flow of traffic
9. 免受……的伤害
10. thanks to
11. 超世俗的
12. 在……的边缘
13. used to be
14. reach the significance of …
15. at least
II.
1. Many highways have been built in China, making it easier for people to travel from one place to another.
2. Water, which is a clear liquid, has many uses.
3. Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was avoided.
4. I’ve known her at least as long as you have.
III
1. At the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province.
2. The tourists will be safe from camel crashes.
The traffic signal itself will bring more visitors to the place.
IV.
A traffic signal for camels was put into operation at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province to manage the flow of traffic and keep visitors from being knocked over by camels.
$Lights, camels, action!
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Pre-reading
Task I
Look at the pictures of two famous tourist attractions of China, can you name them?
The Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Gansu Province
The Mogao Caves
Can you think of any fun activities to do in Dunhuang City?
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