Unit 2 Period 3 Integrated skills-【步步高】2023-2024学年高二英语选修第三册（译林版2020）

Period 3　Integrated skills 本单元的写作目标是“培养创造力”。要求学生阅读一篇讲述如何培养创造力的文章，明白创造力的重要性并获取培养创造力的方法，思考如何实践，为后续说的活动作好内容上的铺垫；最后结合自身的经历和理解写一篇阐释“创造力”的文章。文章应主要分析缺乏创造力的原因并阐述培养创造力的方法。 Creativity 1．Nowadays，with the rapid development of our society，more and more people recognize the importance of innovation. 如今，随着社会的快速发展，越来越多的人认识到创新的重要性。 2．First of all，innovation is the most important factor to improve the national strength of our country. 首先，创新是提高我国国力的最重要因素。 3．In addition，if people in the society are of innovation，it is easy to deliver the talents to our country to win a better future. 此外，如果社会中的人都是具有创新性的，向我们国家输送人才来赢得一个更好的未来是很容易的。 4．We have to learn as much knowledge as possible to prepare ourselves to be creative people. 我们要尽量多学习知识来为成为有创造力的人做准备。 5．We need to be good at raising questions and coming up with solutions to them. 我们需要善于提出问题并想出解决方案。 随着社会的发展，越来越多的人已经意识到了培养创造力的重要性。请以“Creativity：make it a way of life”为题写一篇文章。内容包括： 1．创造力的重要性； 2．培养创造力的方法。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第一步　审题谋篇 [审题] 写作要求是写关于培养创造力的文章，写作时应注意下面几点： 1．确定文体：这是一篇说明文。写作时注意说明文的写作特点。 2．主体时态：文章应以一般现在时为主。 3．主体人称：由于是写关于培养创造力的文章，所以人称应该以第一、三人称为主。 [谋篇] 第一段：开门见山说明创造力的含义，并对其作用作简要的描述。 第二段：简要介绍缺乏创造力的原因及一些适当的、切实可行的提高创造力的方法。 第三段：概括总结。 第二步　遣词造句 [核心词汇] 1．角度perspective 2．与别人交流communicate with others 3．缺乏创造力lack creativity 4．停滞性思维fixed mindset 5．数字分心digital distraction 6．削弱weaken 7．与……一起工作work with 8．克服overcome 9．总之in a word 10．终生throughout life [连词成句] 1．创造力是以新的方式或从不同的角度看待事物的能力。 Creativity is the ability to view things in new ways or from different perspectives. 2．创造力可促成解决问题、与别人沟通和自我娱乐的新观念或可能性。 Creativity leads to new ideas or possibilities to solve problems，communicate with others and entertain ourselves. 3．停滞性思维和数字分心都会削弱并妨碍创造性。 Both a fixed mindset and digital distraction can weaken and prevent creativity. 4．总之，创造性是一种终身学习的技能。 In a word，creativity is a skill that can be learnt throughout life. 5．我们当然应该把创造力作为我们的生活方式。 We should certainly make creativity our way of life. 第三步　句式升级 1．用定语从句改写句1和句2。 Creativity is the ability to view things in new ways or from different perspectives that/which leads to new ideas or possibilities to solve problems，communicate with others and entertain ourselves. 2．用连接词合并句4和句5。 In a word，creativity is a skill that can be learnt throughout life，and we should certainly make it our way of life. 第四步　组句成篇 用适当的过渡词语，把以上词汇和句式，再加上联想内容，组成一篇80词左右的英语短文。 参考范文 Creativity：make it a way of life Creativity is the ability to view things in new ways or from different perspectives which leads to new ideas or possibilities to solve problems，communicate with others and entertain ourselves. Various things can cause us to lack our creativity.Both a fixed mindset and digital distraction can weaken and prevent creativity.But there are ways to develop it.Firstly，look for connections and inspire creativity.Secondly，work with others.Last but not least，overcome the fear of failure. In a word，creativity is a skill that can be learnt throughout life，and we should certainly make it our way of life. Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Mother Nature is a cruel mistress.Why? Read on to find the answer. Venice This iconic city is sinking rapidly.The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year，making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture.Experts warn that without intervention(干预)，this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate，consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps. Machu Picchu These iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America.The forces of natural erosion(侵蚀) have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic.The Peruvian government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins，making the site instantly accessible to millions but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain. Glacier National Park Perhaps you’ve heard that the ice caps are melting.But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park.Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades. The Great Barrier Reef Hidden from view beneath the waves，the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off.Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone，destroyed by pollution and disease. 1．What can we learn about Machu Picchu? A．It’s famous for cable cars. B．It has no convenient traffic. C．It’s well preserved by the locals. D．It bears a heavy burden of tourism. 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据Machu Picchu部分中的“The forces of natural erosion(侵蚀)．..from increasing foot traffic.”可知，日益增长的旅游业给该地造成了沉重负担。故选D。 2．Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the water to enjoy its beauty? A．Venice. B．Machu Picchu. C．Glacier National Park. D．The Great Barrier Reef. 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据The Great Barrier Reef部分中的“Hidden from view beneath the waves...”可知，该地可能需要游客潜入水中去欣赏其美景。故选D。 3．What do the above attractions have in common? A．They all have a long history. B．They’re all threatened by climate. C．They’re all in danger of disappearing. D．They’re all well-known for natural scenery. 答案　C 解析　推理判断题。根据Venice部分最后一句、Machu Picchu部分第二句、Glacier National Park部分最后一句及The Great Barrier Reef部分第一句可推知，这几处旅游胜地的共同点是它们都濒临消失。文章第一段第一句也是暗示。故选C。 B Insurance companies are starting to use smartbox technology，so good drivers can benefit from cheap insurance rates. The smartbox，similar to a black box for airplanes，records details about how your car is driven，which can result in cheap car insurance for responsible drivers.The device is connected to the electronics in your car and collects a wide criterion of information such as time，speed，braking，cornering，acceleration and location.It’s like having an insurance agent sitting beside you while driving. The smartbox data is wireless transferred in real time to the insurance company and provides a profile of when，where and how you drive.This profile is then used to compare insurance rates and to reward low-risk driving behavior with cheap insurance rates. Drivers are high-risk when they drive irresponsibly such as speeding，frequent lane changing，driving in high-risk locations or at high-risk times such as in heavy traffic or late at night. These new electronic inventions are intended to replace the standard practice of categorizing drivers into group behavior to determine insurance coverage and premium(保费) payments.For example，young drivers are more likely to drive fast，drive at night and use a cellphone while driving.Statistically，young drivers are more likely to cause an accident，so insurance companies charge them higher rates to cover the costs of accident claims.So even if you’re a young，responsible driver，you will pay high insurance rates because of group behavior. This technology allows you to provide proof that your driving behavior doesn’t fit the pattern of your demographic(统计) group. All the information collected about your driving can be viewed online—including what you’re doing well and what could be improved.Your insurance premium is then calculated according to your driving profile. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种可安装在汽车上的仪器，它可以记录司机的驾驶行为，从而作为保险公司收取保险费的依据。 4．What will a good driver benefit from the smartbox? A．Fewer traffic accidents. B．Better traffic order. C．Lower insurance payment. D．Less petrol used in driving. 答案　C 解析　细节理解题。根据第一段内容和第二段第一句可知，好司机能通过智能盒子的记录获得较低的保险费用。故选C。 5．How does the insurance company monitor the driving? A．By checking the device in the car. B．By sitting beside the driver. C．By watching the traffic on the roads. D．By collecting the driving data online. 答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，保险公司通过在线收集驾驶数据来监控驾驶行为。故选D。 6．What will the use of smartboxes bring about? A．Better service for cars. B．Lower prices of petrol. C．More convenient transport. D．More reasonable insurance charge. 答案　D 解析　推理判断题。根据第五段第一句和第六段内容可推断，智能盒子的使用会使保险收费更合理。故选D。 7．What can we infer about the smartbox from the text? A．It requires better driving habits. B．It saves the drivers a lot of time. C．It helps the drivers use less energy. D．It takes the place of the traffic police. 答案　A 解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“All the information collected about your driving can be viewed online—including what you’re doing well and what could be improved.”可推断，智能盒子要求更好的驾驶习惯。故选A。 C On paper，hydrogen looks like a dream fuel.In practice，things are trickier.Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing(压缩) it several hundred times.Transforming it into liquid state is another option，but one that requires cooling the stuff to －253℃.Either process requires rugged tanks.Over time，hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals，weakening them and potentially causing cracks.Tanks must be built from special materials designed to resist this breakdown. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt think that supplying hydrogen as goop(糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations.They have been experimenting with a chemical compound that can be pumped into a container and then persuaded to give off its hydrogen on demand. Their invention，which they nickname “powerpaste”，looks like toothpaste.Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride(氢化镁)，a compound that when introduced to water，reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide(氢氧化镁)．The escaped hydrogen can then be redirected into a fuel cell，where it reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electric power.The magnesium hydroxide waste is emptied from the reactor automatically. Dr Vogt’s scheme offers several advantages over batteries，petrol and more conventional ways of handling hydrogen.One is the storage of energy than either batteries or petrol can manage.A second is ease of refilling，which is simply a matter of swapping an empty container of paste for a full one，and topping up the water，which is stored in a separate tank.A third advantage is that，unlike a battery，the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf.Moreover，the paste itself is harmless，as are the reaction’s by-products. But there are still more to work through.Magnesium hydride reacts only slowly with water.To overcome this，Dr Vogt and his team have found a chemical additive that greatly accelerates the reaction.They have also found a way to ensure that the reaction can be controlled precisely enough to supply only as much hydrogen as is needed at any given moment. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员发明了一种像牙膏一样的化合物，它的主要成分是氢化镁，可以与水反应生成氢，从而产生电能。 8．Which of the following best explains “rugged” underlined in paragraph 1? A．Creative. B．Fragile. C．Tough. D．Enormous. 答案　C 解析　词义猜测题。根据第一段最后两句可推知，储罐必须足够坚固才能抵抗氢气的破坏力。所以rugged为“坚固耐用的”之意。故选C。 9．What can we know about the invention according to paragraph 3? A．Magnesium hydride mixed with water releases hydrogen. B．Several chemical reactions occur in the same tank. C．Water and electricity are necessary in the process. D．The remaining waste needs removing with extra help. 答案　A 解析　细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，氢化镁与水混合可以释放氢气。故选A。 10．How is paragraph 4 mainly developed? A．By providing examples. B．By drawing comparisons. C．By quoting sayings. D．By explaining a concept. 答案　B 解析　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Dr Vogt’s scheme offers several advantages over batteries，petrol and more conventional ways of handling hydrogen.”及下文内容可知，本段主要是通过作比较的方法来展开的。故选B。 11．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Dream Fuel：Hydrogen Gas B．New Clean Energy C．Advantages of Hydrogen Goop D．“Toothpaste” in Your Tank 答案　D 解析　标题归纳题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了研究人员发明了一种像牙膏一样的化合物，它的主要成分是氢化镁，可以与水反应生成氢，从而产生电能。所以D项(你油箱中的“牙膏”)作为文章标题最合适。故选D。 Ⅱ.七选五 Creativity is all about finding new ways of solving problems.If you’ve ever wanted to increase your creativity，these tips can help. Devote yourself to creativity The first step to increase creativity is to devote yourself to developing your creative abilities.Do not put off your efforts. 1 .For example，if you are interested in painting，schedule time regularly to learn and practice your skills. Become an expert 2 .By having a rich understanding of the topic，you will be better able to think of innovative solutions to problems. Explore multiple solutions The next time you meet a problem，try looking for a variety of solutions.Instead of simply going with the first idea you have，take the time to think of other possible ways to solve the problem. 3 . Take risks When it comes to building your creative skills，you must be willing to take risks to improve your abilities. 4 ，you will still be improving your creative talents and building skills that will serve you well in the future.For example，sharing your work in a creative writing course might feel frightening，but the comments you receive from classmates and teachers can be valuable. 5 Never expect creativity to just happen.Look for new sources of inspiration that will give you fresh ideas and motivate you to get unique answers to questions.Read a book，visit a museum，listen to your favorite music or engage in a lively debate with a friend. A．Look for inspiration B．Brainstorm new ideas C．Find time each day to develop your skills D．Although your efforts may not lead to success every time E．Since one way to solve problems is by learning from creative people F．One of the best ways to develop creativity is to become an expert in this area G．This simple activity is a great way to build problem-solving and creative thinking skills 1．答案　C 解析　上文建议不要推迟你的努力，后文举例说明要定期学习及训练技能，可知空处是在建议要安排时间发展技能。故选C。 2．答案　F 解析　根据小标题“Become an expert”以及后文可知，本段的建议是成为专家，空处应进一步解释小标题，所以F选项符合语境，其中expert对应标题中expert。故选F。 3．答案　G 解析　上文提到“花点时间想想其他可能的解决问题的方法”，空处为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这么做的原因：这是培养问题解决和创造性思维技能的好方法。故选G。 4．答案　D 解析　根据后文“you will still be improving your creative talents and building skills that will serve you well in the future”中的still可知，空处与后文构成转折关系，指出不一定每次努力都能成功，但它仍然可以提高你的创造力，培养有用的技能。故选D。 5．答案　A 解析　空处是本段小标题，应为概括本段主旨的祈使句。根据本段内容尤其第二句可知，本段的主旨是寻找灵感来源。A选项中inspiration与后文呼应。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$