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Final Review
Unit 4 & Unit 5
Unit 4
NATURAL DISASTERS
tornado
tsunami
wildfire
drought
volcanic eruption
landslide
flood
earthquake
Report natural disasters
Buildings were damaged. People were killed or injured.
be trapped in
lie in ruins
rescue workers
medical team
deliver food and supplies
set up shelters for the survivors
donate food and clothes to the charities
tireless effort
safe and sound
建筑物被毁坏。有人死亡或受伤。
被困在
沦为废墟
救援人员
医疗队
送食物和供应物资
为幸存者搭建庇护所
向慈善机构捐赠食物和衣服
不懈的努力
安然无恙
Report natural disasters
Put these phrases and sentences in a more logical order and complete a passage. Add linking words if necessary.
Good morning. It’s 4th December.
A strong earthquake hit Ecuador yesterday.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake damaged many buildings, and early reports said that about 230 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injured. In less than 10 minutes, the whole city lay in ruins. But hope was not lost. After the earthquake happened, volunteers and rescue workers came to help the survivors. Food and supplies were also delivered. With people’s tireless efforts, all the survivors were finally safe and sound.
This is Andy from CCTV news. Thanks for your listening.
Report natural disasters
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The mother, along with her two children, ___________ (rescue) from the sinking boat by the rescue team.
There’s no denying that our Earth is __________________________ (遭受着严重的破坏).
After the terrible earthquake, the homeless need not only food and water but also _____________ (合适的住所).
众所周知,吸烟会损害我们的健康。
was rescued
suffering from severe damage
proper shelters
Report natural disasters- Exercise
As we all know, smoking causes damage to our heath.
It is well known that smoking damages our health.
Describe a natural disaster (翻译)
Mice ran out of the fields looking for places to hide.
It seemed as if the world were coming to an end!
Bricks covered the ground like red autumn leaves, but no wind could blow them away.
The number of people who were killed or badly injured in the quake was more than 400,000.
Slowly, the city began to breathe again.
With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, a new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins.
Tangshan city has proved to China and the world that in times of disasters, people must unify and show the wisdom to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.
老鼠从田里跑出来找躲藏的地方。
仿佛世界末日即将来临!
砖块就像秋天的红叶覆盖着地面,但是却没有风能将其吹走。
在此次地震中丧亡或身受重伤的人数超过了40万。
慢慢地,这座城市又开始恢复了生机。
有了来自政府的大力支持以及唐山人民的不懈努力,一座新的唐山在废墟中被建立起来。
唐山向中国、向世界证明,在自然灾难中,人民必须勠力同心,保持乐观的心态和重建家园的决心。
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Disasters such as tornadoes, floods, landslides, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, hurricanes and earthquakes have come one after another, 1._________ (cause) great damage to many countries, among 2._________ the earthquake has the worst effects. The 1976 Tangshan earthquake caused 3._______ (many) than 240,000 deaths. 90 percent of homes lay in ruins and people suffered a lot. Everywhere the 4._________(shock) survivors saw, there were destroyed bricks and useless metals as if the world were at 5._____ end. Rescue teams dug out those who were trapped, buried the dead and 6.________ (build) shelters. With unified efforts and wisdom of all people, the city revived 7._________(it) and began to ________ (breath) again.
causing
which
more
shocked
an
built
itself
breathe
Exercise
给我们留下深刻印象的不仅是你们热情,还有你们的团队精神和良好的精神。(感谢信)
It is not only your enthusiasm but also your teamwork and good spirits that impressed us.
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正是参观了这个展览,我才意识到垃圾分类的重要性。(环保话题写作)
It was not until I saw the exhibition that I realized the importance of garbage classification.
3
就是这样做,我们才能减少环境污染。
(倡议书;建议信)
It is in this way that we can reduce environmental pollution.
4
就是在你的帮助下,我的英语口语才取得了极大的进步。(感谢信)
It was because you helped me that I made great progress in oral English.
1
Use different sentence pattens in writing (强调句)
我们绝不应该忘记承担保护环境的责任。(环保话题写作)
In no case/ under no circumstances should we forget our responsibility to protect environment.
2
体育不仅对身体有好处,而且能让我们的大脑更加敏锐。(建议信)
Not only do sports benefit our health, but also it makes our brains sharper.
3
我对你们的服务太失望了,只好提出投诉。(投诉信)
So disappointed am I at your service that I have no alternative but to make a complaint about it.
4
这是接触中国传统文化的宝贵机会,你不可错过它。(邀请信)
Such a golden opportunity to get close to traditional Chinese culture is it that you shouldn’t miss it.
1
Use different sentence pattens in writing (倒装句)
1.An hour later, I saw a man. He was running towards me.
2. Although I know it is difficult, I don’t give up.
3.He thanked me again and again, and he raised his thumbs up.
4.When I saw his smiles, my heart swelled with happiness.
An hour later, I saw a man running towards me.
Knowing it is difficult, I don’t give up.
He thanked again and again, raising his thumbs up /with his thumbs up.
Seeing his smiles, my heart swelled with happiness.
×
Seeing his smiles, I was overwhelmed with joy.
I saw his smiles, my heart swelling with happiness.
独立主格结构
Use different sentence pattens in writing (非谓语)
Use different sentence pattens in writing (there be)
There are a number of solutions which should be implemented to deal with...
有许多解决办法可以用来处理……
可能没有唯一的解决办法来确保……
政府可以采取几项行动来解决这些问题。
There is probably no one solution to ensure that...
There are several actions that governments could take to address the problems.
The house looks something like a castle.
Tom looked at the test with a stare as blank as his notebook.
He moved like lightening before the police came.
Use different sentence pattens in writing (明喻)
(景物描写)那房子看上去有点像一座城堡。
(情景描写)Tom 茫然地看着试卷,头脑如同笔记本一样的空白。
(动作描写)还没等警察到来,他像闪电一样地跑了。
Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.
I felt a lump in my throat, tears welling up in my eyes.
A heavy silence blanketed the room.
Use different sentence pattens in writing (暗喻)
(肖像描写)她的头发像是一条流淌在她肩上的金色河流。
(情感描写)我如鲠在喉,泪水湿润了眼眶。
(环境描写) 整个房子沉浸在一片寂寞中。
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Unit 5
LANGUAGES
AROUND THE WORLD
English
(Britain)
Japanese
(Japan)
Chinese
(China)
German
(Germany)
Spanish
(Spain)
French
(France)
Portuguese
(Brazil)
Korean
(Korea)
Explore languages around the world
It was your bad attitude __________ your life that made your parents angry.
The research says the tiger is native ____ India.
The students often refer their favorite teacher ___ the encyclopedia because of his extensive knowledge.
尽力对每件事情保持积极的态度,停止抱怨。
to/ towards
to
Try to take a positive attitude to/ towards everything and stop complaining.
Explore languages around the world
to
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Explore the Chinese writing system
因…而出名
一直到…
浮沉兴衰
追溯到…
引起,导致
朝一个方向发展
与…有联系
在…方面扮演重要角色
欣赏中国文化和历史
be known for
all the way through
ups and downs
date back to
lead to
develop in one direction
be connected with
play an important role in…
appreciate China’s culture and history
As we all know, reading ______ (古典的) books is of great importance to us because it can enrich our life.
No wonder children all like going to Disneyland, where they can meet their favorite Disney cartoon ___________(人物角色).
Knowing the history of the Tang _________ (朝代) will contribute to your understanding the poems.
As you know, smoking is one of the _______ (主要的) causes of cancer, so you'd better give it up.
The film which is ______ (以…为基础) on a true love story is very popular with young people.
As ye all know, cars have become a popular _______ (途径,方法) of transport.
character 性格;符号;汉字;角色
major n. 主修课程;主修学生
v. 主修 major in Physics
adj. 重要的= important
base sth on/be based on 以……为基础
basic basic skills
basis n. 基础 on the basis of 基于……
by means of 通过……的手段
by no means=never 绝不,放句首半倒装
Never can we give up; Never will we go out
classic
characters
Dynasty
major
based
means
Exercise
When referring to English, we know English is widely used in 1._________ (globe) affairs. No matter what kind of English people are speaking, native speakers have no trouble 2._______________(understand) gas, petrol, subway, apartment, pants and other words 3.________ the small differences in vocabulary. But students 4._______ mother tongue is not English are struggling with billions of words. On 5.____ other hand, from foreigners' point of view, Chinese is 6.__________ (regard) as a demanding language. Firstly, the major language which is called Mandarin in China is hard enough 7._________ (learn), let alone 8._________ (variety) of dialects. Secondly, Chinese characters are abstract symbols for them. The writing system, dating back to the Shang Dynasty when people carved something with specific meanings on bones or shells, is like strange pictures. However, 9.________ (base) on the common appreciation of these characters, some classic works are still read now. Besides, calligraphy is also an art form 10.________ (close) related to Chinese culture. Both languages are of equal importance. We should learn them well to bridge the gap between cultures.
global
understanding
whose
the
regarded
to learn
varieties
despite
based
closely
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His eyes nearly popped out of his head when Collin came into view.科林一出现,他的眼睛几乎要跳出来了。
Surprise
How to write in details
Mary’s eyes lit up.玛丽的眼睛亮了起来。
She wore a shining smile on her face.她脸上带着灿烂的笑容。
She shed tears of joy.她高兴得流下了眼泪。
Her eyes were sparkling like diamonds.她的眼睛闪着钻石般的光芒。
She was overflowing with happiness.她洋溢着幸福。
Happiness
How to write in details
He was fuming with rage.他气得大发雷霆。
His anger boiled over.他的愤怒爆发了。
He could hardly/scarcely contain his rage.他几乎控制不住怒火。
His voice trembled with anger.他的声音因愤怒而颤抖。
He glared at me with burning eyes.他用灼热的目光怒视着我。
His face clouded with anger.他气得脸色阴沉。
Anger
How to write in details
He stood silently, tears rolling down his cheeks.他静静地站着,眼泪顺着面颊流了下来。
I feel like I am floating in an ocean of sadness.我漂浮在悲伤的海洋里。
Hearing the news, so desperate was he that he drowned sadness in wine.听到这个消息,他绝望地把悲伤淹没在酒里。
They sat there with glum looks on their faces. 他们坐在那里,带着一脸忧郁。
They were immersed in sorrow.他们沉浸在悲痛之中。
How to write in details
sadness
Touched deeply/immensely, we…被深深感动,我们……
Tears filling her eyes, she offered her heartfelt gratitude.她热泪盈眶,表示衷心的感谢。
With tears streaming down her face, she... 泪水顺着她脸上留下来,她……
The old woman was moved with tears flowing down the cheek. 老妇人感动到泪流满面。
moved
How to write in details
nervousness
I nervously waited for my grades, with my heart in my mouth. 我紧张地等待着我的成绩, 心提到了嗓子眼。
I could feel my heart beating wildly. 我能感觉到我的心在狂跳。
His heart almost leaped into his mouth. 他的心几乎要跳出来了。
My stomach was full of butterflies and my hands were sweaty. 我心里直打鼓,手心直冒汗。
How to write in details
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