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Section Ⅳ Reading for Writing,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. ① The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle. ② And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. ③ With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing,and dining. ④To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. ⑤ And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs firsthand. ⑥
[①这是一个简单句。连词and连接并列的谓语动词;现在分词短语offering something for each of the senses在句中作状语。
②这是一个含有with复合结构的简单句。第一个with处为“with+名词+过去分词”复合结构作伴随状语。
③这是一个并列复合句。并列连词while连接两个并列分句。
④这是一个主从复合句。代词it作形式主语,第一个that引导的从句为真正的主语;第二个that引导定语从句,修饰先行词strong traditions。
⑤这是一个主从复合句。if引导条件状语从句。
⑥这是一个主从复合句。if引导条件状语从句。]
美丽的爱尔兰和它的传统
爱尔兰美丽的乡村一直对其人民和传统有很大的影响。这个国家有着产生伟大作家和诗人的悠久历史。美丽的乡村让所有人兴奋和受到鼓舞,为每一种感觉提供了素材。“绿宝石岛”和它的许多绿色的郡的宁静的景色是一个真正的视觉盛宴,其绵延起伏的绿色小山上点缀着羊和牛。在大海深处,海浪的咆哮声和海鸟的叫声构成了海岸的音乐。在山上一个安静的早晨,感受照在你的皮肤上的阳光,呼吸清新的花香,而鸟儿用它们的晨歌迎接新的一天。有了这些美景,爱尔兰发展出包括音乐、舞蹈和餐饮在内的强大传统也就不足为奇了。想要有机会体验一下,可以去乡村酒吧,喝杯当地的葡萄酒或啤酒放松一下。更好的是,享受美味的传统爱尔兰炖牛肉。如果幸运的话,你可能还能欣赏到一些传统的音乐和舞蹈。如果你把自己介绍给一个友善的人,你很有可能直接体验当地的文化和习俗。
[重点单词]
1. county n.郡;县
2. feast n.盛宴;宴会;节日
3. roll vi.&vt.(使)翻滚;(使)滚动
n.卷(轴);翻滚
4. cattle n.牛
5. ocean n.大洋;海洋
6. wine n.果酒;葡萄酒
7. beer n.(一杯,一份)啤酒
8. custom n.风俗;习俗;习惯
9. poet n.诗人
10. greet v.问候;迎接
11. sensory adj.感觉的;感官的
12. crowd n.人群;一群人;民众
[重点短语]
1.have an influence on 对……有影响
2.make up 构成;组成;化妆;弥补;编造
3.set... on fire 放火;使燃烧
4. in ruins 严重受损;破败不堪
5. in the competition 在竞赛中
[重点句式]
1.
试译: 其美丽的乡村让所有人为之兴奋和鼓舞,刺激着每一种感官。
2.
试译: 有了这些美景,爱尔兰发展出包括音乐、舞蹈和餐饮在内的强大传统也就不足为奇了。
试译: 如果你把自己介绍给一位友好人士,你更有可能亲身体验当地的文化和习俗。
[词汇精讲]
1.(教材P44)The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes,with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美,郡县草木葱茏,青山连绵起伏,牛羊点缀其中,堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
(1)feast n.盛宴;宴会;节日
◆[佳句感知]
Night markets on the island serve a feast of endless snacks including stinky tofu,steamed dumplings,oyster omelettes,shrimp rolls and shaved ice.
岛上的夜市提供了无数的小吃供人大饱口福,包括臭豆腐、蒸饺、蚵仔煎、虾卷和刨冰。
◆[即学即练]
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①The evening was a real feast for music lovers.
这个晚会真是让音乐爱好者大饱耳福。
②We feasted on chicken and roast potatoes.
我们饱餐了一顿鸡肉和烤土豆。
③If you like luxury cars, feast your eyes on these.
要是你喜欢豪华轿车的话,就好好欣赏这些吧。
(2)roll vi.&vt.(使)翻滚;(使)滚动 n.卷(轴);翻滚
◆[佳句感知]
It took a few youthful and daring businessmen to get the ball rolling.
需要几个年轻大胆的商人让球滚起来。
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④ Rolling the window up ,he gave the man a sum of money.
把窗户摇起来后,他给了那个男人一笔钱。
⑤I rolled the baby over onto its stomach.
我让婴儿翻过身去趴着。
⑥The car began to roll back down the hill .汽车开始倒着往山下滑。
⑦I used up three rolls of film on holiday.
这次度假我用光了三个胶卷。
2.(教材P44)And down by the sea,the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast.
在海边,海浪的怒吼和海鸟的鸣叫交织成了海岸的乐章。
make up构成;编造;化妆;弥补;补上;和好;和解
◆[佳句感知]
The teacher made himself up as father Christmas to give us a great surprise.
老师打扮成圣诞老人,给我们带来了巨大的惊喜。
◆[即学即练]
判断下列句子中make up的含义
①After apologizing to each other,they made up finally. 和好
②The student made up an excuse for his being late. 编造
③Hills and waters,flowers and trees,pavilions (亭子) and towers make up the basic garden elements. 构成
④Jane doesn't have a gift for music,but she makes up for it with hard work. 弥补
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⑤Six players can make up a volleyball team while a football team is made up of eleven players.
六个人可组成一个排球队,而一个足球队则由十一个队员组成。
3.(教材P44)On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
在山中一个安静的早晨,感受照在你皮肤上的阳光,呼吸清新的花香,而鸟儿们用它们的晨歌迎接新的一天。
greet vt.问候;迎接
◆[佳句感知]
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack of dogs,seven to be exact.
首先迎接我们的一是群狗的狂吠,确切地说,是七条狗。
◆[即学即练]
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①He greeted all the guests warmly as they arrived.
客人到达时他都热情接待。
②They exchanged greetings and sat down to lunch.
他们相互致意后便坐下吃午饭。
③He greeted his teacher with “good morning”.
他向老师说了句“早安”。
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④Li Jiang and Su Hua don't agree on what to wear when greeting (greet) the British students.
⑤When visitors cross the bridge to the island from the mainland,they aren't greeted (not greet) with padlocks symbolizing love like on similar bridges worldwide.
4.(教材P44)And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs firsthand.
你如果结识了友好的当地人,很可能可以直接体验当地的文化和习俗。
more than 不止;超出;非常
◆[佳句感知]
History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past.
历史不仅仅是研究尘封已久的古老物件和事件。
◆[即学即练]
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①Oranges trees are more than decoration ;they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth.
橘子树不仅仅是装饰;它们也是幸运和财富的象征。
②He is more than a father ;he is also a friend.
他不只是一位父亲,还是一个朋友。
③The number of unemployed people in this country has grown by more than a quarter since last month.
自上个月以来,这个国家的失业人数增长超过了1/4。
④To be frank,I am more than satisfied with what he has done.
坦白说,我对他所做的事情非常满意。
⑤The heat there was more than he could stand .
那里的高温是他难以忍受的。
5.(教材P45)A striking image一个引人注目的形象
striking adj.引人注目的;显著的
◆[佳句感知]
In recent years,China has made striking achievements in every field.
最近几年,中国在各个领域取得了娇人的成绩。
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① Strike while the iron is hot or you may never get another chance.
趁热打铁,否则你可能再也没有机会了。
② An idea struck me but I had to think it over for a moment.
我突然有一个想法,但我必须认真考虑一会儿。
③Don't strike a match if you smell gas.
如果你闻到煤气味就别划火柴。
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④In one respect,however,the men really were strikingly (striking) similar.
⑤I was struck (strike) by her youth and enthusiasm.
[句式精析]
1.(教材P44)On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
在山中一个安静的早晨,感受照在你皮肤上的阳光,呼吸鲜花的芳香,而鸟儿们用它们的晨歌迎接新的一天。
◆[句式分析]
while conj.当……时候;在……期间;尽管,虽然;而,却
◆[佳句感知]
Li recommends the traditional Chinese dress while Su prefers the school uniform.
李建议穿中国传统服装,而苏则愿意穿校服。
◆[即学即练]
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①Tom is extrovert and confident while Katy's shy and quiet .
汤姆性格外向,自信,而凯蒂却羞涩文静。
②We must have been burgled while we were asleep .
我们睡着时一定让贼入室偷了。
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③Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry.
④ When you need to talk to someone,don't do it in your office.
⑤Jack was doing an experiment in the lab when the power cut occurred.
2.(教材P44)With all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing and dining.
有了这些美景,爱尔兰有着浓厚的音乐、舞蹈和美食传统也就不足为奇了。
◆[句式分析]
“It is +adj.+that...”句型
该句型中it为形式主语,真正的主语为that引导的主语从句;that在从句中没有任何意义,也不作任何成分
◆[佳句感知]
It was strange that such a little woman should have saved so many patients during the period of COVID19.
这么瘦小的妇女在新冠期间竟然救了这么多病人,真是稀奇。
◆[即学即练]
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①他年老后一定会将生意传给他的儿子。
It is certain that he will hard over his business to his son when he gets old.
②我们学好英语是重要的。
It is important that we (should) learn English well.
语法填空
③ It was surprising that you should have made so many mistakes.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.Li Bai and Du Fu were both wellknown Chinese poets (诗人).
2.The reserve is in the central area of the county (郡).
3.They said goodbye to the villagers,with tears rolling (滚动)down their cheeks.
4.The cattle (牛)broke into the wheat fields and did much damage.
5.As we've seen, oceans (海洋)cover more than 70% of the earth.
6.I passed the pub (酒吧)on my way to the library.
7.He drank two bottles of red wine (酒) last night.
8.He emptied the bottle of water and then filled it with beer (啤酒).
9.It is difficult to get used to another country's customs (风俗).
10.At the feast (宴会)there was lots of food and drink.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.Ever since the earthquake,this temple has been in ruins (破败不堪).
2.When they got there,the whole building was on fire (着火).
3.He had no choice but to make up (编造) an excuse to explain his being late.
4.Think of the movies,books,teachers,and friends that have an influence on (对……有影响)you most deeply.
5.She doesn't talk much,but what she says makes sense (有道理).
6.For me,fishing is more than (不止,不仅)a sport;it is an art as well.
7.People from all walks of life are eager for (渴望)success.
8.The workers are working hard to make up for (弥补) the lost time during the great flood.
Ⅲ.语法填空
1.Western and Korean male friends usually greet each other with a slight bow and shaking hands.
2.Children show curiosity about everything and are eager to learn (learn) more.
3.If one is late for a job interview,he is likely to lose (lose) the chance of getting the job.
4.Astronomy is a scientific subject made (make) up of mathematics and physics.
5.More than one student in our class has read (read) the book so far.
6.He lay on the grass,staring at the sky dotted with stars.
7.It is necessary that parents (should)know (know) about the methods of protecting children from illegal elements and criminals.
8.It was obvious that the manager was waiting for the new phone to go into production.
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