内容正文:
An Encounter
with Nature
Let’s watch a video.
How do we get the video of animals like this ?
Nature photographer
While watching the video, did you notice how big a bear was ?
Let’s try to find the answer in the passage.
Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers.
——para. 2
As a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements. But despite the wind and the rain, I still enjoy working outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe animals in their natural environment.
Para 1
不顾天气恶劣,冒着风雨行动。
prep. 尽管;不顾(=in spite of)
表语从句
Enjoyment of being a nature photographer.
My favourite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers.
Para 2
动词不定式作后置定语
Be famous for … 因为…而出名
Be famous as … 作为…而出名
up to
1.多达+数字
2.胜任;3.取决于(it’s up to you);4.忙于;5.直到(up to now)
以…速度
Reasons for loving Yellowstone National Park.
Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking.
Para 3
An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected in the still lake below.
先行词
定语从句
从…走出—走入… step into
adj. 静止不动的;宁静的
adv. 仍然;尽管如此;不动地
which引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为前面整个句子。
While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned... and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear. With water falling off its thick,
brown hair, the bear stared back at me.
Para 3
全神贯注于…
concentrate on…
focus on…
be buried/absorbed/lost in…
devote oneself to …
同位语从句
with的复合结构
with+宾语+宾补(adj./adv./介词短语/to do将要/doing主;正在动/done被动;已完成)
Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger to press the button. А second later, the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening but magical experience was now captured forever in a single image.
Para 3
force sb. to do sth. 强迫某人做某事;press v, 按;压
时间状语从句
An experience with a bear in Yellowstone National Park.
From time to time I look at the photo as a reminder to show respect to all animals. It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.
Para 4
时不时地:
1.at times; 2. occasionally; 3. every now and then
show respect to/for …尊重…
强调句:it is/was + 被强调部分 +that/who +其他
Show respect to all animals.
Number the events in the correct order.
I felt I was being watched.
I admired the landscape.
I took a photo of the bear.
The bear ran away.
I walked through a forest.
I saw a bear.
3
2
5
6
1
4
Thank you.
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