Unit 5 Learning from Nature Understanding ideas 知识点课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册

Unit 5 Understanding ideas—Language points 1. An open flower might make us think how closely it resembles an umbrella. resemble v. to look like or be similar to another person or thing 看起来像；显得像；像 看到一朵绽开的花，我们可能会觉得它和雨伞是多么相似。 ① She closely resembles her sister. 她和她姐姐很像。 ② So many hotels resemble each other. 许多酒店看上去都差不多。 2. The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building. convert ... into to change into a different form, or change into sth that can be used for a different purpose or in a different way 使转变；把……转化成 这些面板还可以吸收太阳的热量，并转化为电能，给建筑物供电。 ① They converted the old school into luxury flats. 他们把旧学校改建成了豪华公寓。 ② He could always manage to convert failure into victory. 他总能设法转失败为胜利。 3. The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy, but also reduces damage to the environment by generating its own renewable energy. not only... but also... 不但……而且……（表示并列或递进） 因此，该建筑不仅能够适应环境，减少能耗，而且自身可以产生可再生能源，减少对环境的危害。 ①Not only the students but also the teacher was  against the plan.   不但是学生，老师也反对这个计划。 ② In production, we demand not only quantity but also quality. 我们的产品不但要求数量，而且要求质量。 连接两个主语时，谓语遵守“就近原则” respond to to take the necessary or appropriate action to a need, crisis, or challenge, etc. 应对;作出回应;作出反应 ① This modest group size allows our teachers to respond to the needs of each student. 这样的小组规模适中，可以使老师照顾到每一个学生的需求。 ② You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. 你可以信赖他，他懂得应付挑战。 renewable adj. that is replaced naturally or controlled carefully and can therefore be used without the risk of finishing it all 可更新的；可再生的；可恢复的 ① renewable energy sources 可再生能源 ② Renewable energy will become more important as time goes on. 随着时间的推移，可再生能源将变得更重要。 1. 这是把铁变成钢的步骤的一部分。 This is part of the process of converting iron into steel. 2. 不但Lily，而且她的父母都喜欢看足球比赛。 Not only Lily but also her parents are fond of watching football matches. Translating. practice 4. Creating buildings such as these enables us to live in closer harm