Unit 3 On the move Extended reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选修第一册

牛津译林版高中英语学程一课件 Unit 3 On the move Extended reading Page 39-40 Racing towards the future: a look at China's high-speed rail network 制作者：桂东一中　李宇平 ◆ 内容分析 【What】本板块的语篇介绍了中国高速铁路网的基本情况、发展历程、主要成就、重要意义以及未来愿景。中国高铁的发展离不开中国共产党的正确领导，充分凸显中国人民的智慧、力量及其奉献精神。中国迈开“走出去”的步伐，向许多国家输出技术和人才，助力它们建设高速铁路，促进国家间的互联互通，彰显大国风范。 【Why】本文通过对中国高速铁路网的介绍，让我们了解中国高铁具有覆盖面广、技术全面、速度快等优势，加深我们对这张“中国名片”的认识，增强民族自豪感。 【How】本文的语篇类型是专题文章。文章共分三大部分，第一部分主要通过场景描写导入话题；第二部分重点介绍了中国高铁的发展、取得的成就和发展高铁的意义；最后一部分主要是对中国高铁未来发展愿景的描述。文章开头运用了场景描写的写作手法，使读者有一种身临其境的感觉。文章最后一句“sit back and enjoy the ride”呼应了文章开头人们登上高铁，坐在舒适的车厢里这个场景，做到了首尾呼应。文中列举了多条中国的高铁线路，阐述了中国在建设高速铁路网方面取得的巨大成就，凸显了中国人民的伟大。 ◆ 教学目标 By the end of this section, we will be able to: 1.identify the characteristics of China’s high-speed trains; 2. introduce China’s HSR network to a foreign friend; 3. grasp the writing technique of using a scene to introduce the topic; 4.illustrate the changes in people’s lives due to the high-speed rail network; 5. strengthen our sense of national pride. HSR高速铁路（high-speed rail） Racing towards the future: a look at China's high-speed rail network In the distance,a white bullet-nosed train is thundering down the track. It grows larger by the second until it eventually slows and glides past the lines of waiting passengers. 远处，一列白色子弹头火车正沿轨道呼啸而来。每一瞬间车身都变得更大，直到最终减速缓行，滑过一排排候车的旅客。 race(向某种状态或位置) 快速发展; 快速运动 thun·der  /ˈθʌndə(r)/ 轰隆隆地快速移动;使快速移动 slow  （使）放慢速度，减缓，松劲 glide  /ɡlaɪd/ 滑行;滑动;掠过 line(人)队伍，行列 As it eases to a stop, the train doors open with a hiss and the passengers board with eager anticipation. Then its doors close and the train departs exactly on time, its progress barely noticed as it quickly and silently gathers speed. 火车慢慢地停下来，车门发出嘶嘶声，打开了，旅客们满怀期待地上了车。然后，车门关闭，火车准点发车，它的行进几乎察觉不到，因为它悄无声息地飞快提速。 ease  /iːz/ （使）小心缓缓地移动 de·part  (for...) (from...) /dɪˈpɑːt/离开;离去;起程;出发 progress前进； gather行进 增加（速度、力量等） Seated comfortably in the well-equipped, spacious carriages,the passengers know that their journey ahead will be both effortless and relaxing. Such scenes of contented passengers being swiftly transported to their destinations are repeated many times a day all over China,as far as the high-speed rail (HSR) network extends.舒适地坐在设备齐全、空间宽敞的车厢里，旅客们知道他们前方的旅程将会是轻松自如的。旅客们心满意足地被飞快送到目的地，这种场景每天都在中国各地无数次重演，远至高速铁路网延伸的地方。 well-equipped装备充足的 ef·fort·less /ˈefətləs/ 不需费力的；容易的 Since 2008, the HSR network has transported over 10 billion passengers, setting a world record. △There are now more than 7,000 high-speed trains running daily, some reaching speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour, the fastest in the world of train transport.自 2008 年起，高速铁路网已运载 100 多亿旅客，创造了世界纪录。现在每天有超过 7000 多列高铁在疾驰，有些时速可达 350公里，是世界火车运行速度之最。 set树立；创立；开创 The HSR network has an overall length of around 40,000 kilometres in operation, covering almost all provincial- level regions of China. It not only greatly enhances the national railway’s efficiency, but also serves as the engine that keeps the country’s economic lifeblood flowing.高速铁路网有总长约 4 万公里的高铁运营里程，覆盖中国几乎所有省区市。它不仅大大提高国家铁路的运行效率，而且成为国家经济命脉流动的引擎。 in operation工作中；使用中；有效 pro·vin·cial  /prəˈvɪnʃl/ 省的；一级行政区的 life·blood  /ˈlaɪfblʌd/ （事物的）命脉；生命线；命根子 However, China’s high-speed rail network was not built overnight. The HSR project began in the 1990s and it has grown enormously since then. A key milestone was the release of the HSR network blueprint in 2004, when the plan for “four vertical and four horizontal” corridors was put forward.然而，中国的高速铁路网并非一蹴而就。高铁计划开始于 20 世纪 90 年代，自此进展非常迅速。一个重要里程碑是 2004 年高速铁路网蓝图的发布，当时“四纵四横”通道计划诞生。 enor·mous·ly /ɪˈnɔːməsli/ 非常；极其 hori·zon·tal  /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ 水平线；水平面；横线；横切面 cor·ri·dor  /ˈkɒrɪdɔː(r)/ 走道，过道，通道 Twelve years later, it was upgraded to “eight vertical and eight horizontal” corridors. Today, China boasts the world’s longest and most extensively used HSR network, and is rightly considered the world leader in HSR construction.十二年后，该计划升级为“八纵八横”通道。今天，中国拥有世界上里程最长、使用最广的高速铁路网，成为当之无愧的高铁建设世界领跑者。 ex·ten·sive  /ɪkˈstensɪv/ 广阔的;广大的;大量的;广泛的;广博的 right·ly /ˈraɪtli/ 正当地；理由充分地 leader最佳的人(或物);(在赛跑、商业等活动中)处于领先地位的人(或物) This enormous success is inseparable from the visionary leadership of the Communist Party of China as well as the great wisdom of the Chinese people. With innovation and perseverance, they have climbed over hurdles and passed one milestone after another. 这个巨大的成功离不开中国共产党高瞻远瞩的领导和中国人民的伟大智慧。他们勇于创新，矢志不移，爬坡过坎，跨过一个又一个里程碑。 in·sep·ar·able /ɪnˈseprəbl/(与某事物)不可分离的,分不开的 vi·sion·ary  /ˈvɪʒənri/ 有眼力的;有创见的;有远见卓识的 hur·dle  /ˈhɜːdl/ 难关；障碍,=obstacle The Beijing-Shanghai line, the world’s longest line built in one stage, has the fastest high-speed trains, reducing the travel time between Beijing and Shanghai from 14 hours to less than 5 hours.The Harbin-Dalian line, the first high-cold high-speed railway in the world, can operate at 350 kilometres per hour in temperatures as low as – 40°C. 京沪高铁线路是世界上一次建成最长、速度最快的高铁线路，将两地之间的通行时间从 14 小时缩短至不到 5 小时。哈大高铁线路是世界首条高寒高铁线路，可在低至 – 40℃的温度下以 350 公里的时速运行。 line轨道；铁道；（铁路的）段，线路 stage（发展或进展的）时期，阶段，状态 The Beijing-Zhangjiakou line, the world’s first smart high-speed railway, has set the standard for HSR automatic driving. The Fuxing Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), which made its debut in 2017, is another remarkable accomplishment that demonstrates technical skill in HSR design and construction.京张高铁线路是世界上第一条智能高铁线路，为高铁自动驾驶树立了标杆。2017 年首次亮相的“复兴号”电力动车组（EMU）是彰显高铁设计和建设专门技术的又一项卓越成就。 tech·nical  /ˈteknɪkl/ adj.专科的；专业的 Developed and manufactured totally by China, the EMU train boasts modernized features, elegant designs and advanced technologies that are superior to those of previous models. It is built with a longer lifespan and an energy-saving design to reduce air resistance. “复兴号”完全由中国研发和制造，功能现代化，设计优雅，技术先进，优于以往车型。它使用寿命更长，并配有降低风阻的节能设计。 mod·ern·ize  /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ 使...现代化 su·per·ior (to sb/sth)  /suːˈpɪəriə(r)/(在品质上)更好的;占优势;更胜一筹 life·span /ˈlaɪfspæn/ 寿命;可持续年限;有效期 All these achievements showcase the wholehearted devotion of engineers, the tireless effort of railway workers, and the strong support of all the Chinese people. It is no surprise then that China’s HSR network has grabbed the attention of the whole world. In the spirit of international cooperation, China has generously exported its technology and skills to many countries, and helped them construct high-speed railway lines.所有这些成就展示了工程师的全身心投入、铁路工人的不懈努力以及全体中国人民的大力支持。毫不意外，中国的高铁网吸引了全世界的目光。秉承国际合作精神，中国向许多国家慷慨输出了技术和技能，帮助他们建设高铁线路。 This is in line with the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to revive the ancient Silk Road and connect the countries along the route. The World Bank has praised China’s HSR success and its positive impacts which go well beyond the railway sector to include urban development, regional economic growth and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 这符合“一带一路”倡议，旨在复兴古代丝绸之路，连通沿线各国。世界银行称赞了中国高铁的成功及其积极影响，其影响远远不只是铁路领域，还涉及城市发展、区域经济增长和温室气体减排等方面。 go be yond sth超过（或超出）某事,=exceed re·duc·tion  /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ 减少；缩小；降低 The HSR network has become a new symbol of China, and “China Standard” has become the “World Standard”. In the past, the HSR’s path was filled with obstacles and achievements. Racing towards the future, China’s HSR network will continue to grow, improving the lives of its people and strengthening unity among them. 过去，高铁之路充满坎坷与成就。奔向未来，中国高铁网将继续发展壮大，改善人民生活，增进民族团结。 Now, it is shining a bright light on the track ahead to even greater success. So, sit back and enjoy the ride! 如今，它照亮了通往前方更大成功的轨道。让我们坐下来，享受这段旅程吧！ sit back舒舒服服地坐好; 袖手旁观(尤指不积极参与或不挂念某事) A .What characteristics of China’s high-speed trains can you infer from the first paragraph? Use details to support your idea. From the first paragraph I can see that the high-speed train is fast, stable, punctual and comfortable. The speed of the high-speed train can be understood by the expressions “thundering down the track” and “grows larger by the second”. The stability of the train is captured in these descriptions: “slows and glides past the lines of waiting passengers”, “eases to a stop” and “its progress barely noticed as it quickly and silently gathers speed”, which means the train moves and stops without any effort. I am also made aware that the train is punctual when I read “departs exactly on time”, which is convenient for the travellers. The comfortable journey that the train provides is illustrated in these descriptions: “Seated comfortably in the well-equipped, spacious carriages” and “effortless and relaxing”.  B. How can you introduce China’s HSR network to a foreign friend? You can use information from the article or other sources. China’s high-speed railway is the most extensive and technologically advanced one in the world. With more than 7,000 high-speed trains running daily, an overall length of around 40,000 kilometres, and a coverage of almost all provincial-level regions of China, it is easy to travel around the country. China began its HSR project in the 1990s and has now become the world leader in HSR construction. There are many lines where you can see Chinese people’s innovation and perseverance. For example, the Beijing-Shanghai line is the world’s longest line built in one stage, the Harbin-Dalian line is the world’s first high-cold high-speed line, and the Beijing- Zhangjiakou line has set the standard for HSR automatic driving. The Fuxing train, developed and manufactured totally by China, is another milestone that showcases technical skill. China’s HSR network has received global attention and praise. China has helped many countries build high-speed railway lines with its HSR technology and skills.The HSR network is a new symbol of China. The HSR is highly beneficial to the country and its citizens. It not only provides a convenient way for people to travel, but also connects communities and improves people’s lives, creating a stronger feeling of unity. C. How do you think high-speed rail is changing people’s lives? What sorts of activities or lifestyles are possible now that did not exist in the past? The high-speed railway network connects cities and regions that were not connected before. This creates many opportunities for new activities such as tourism and business between these areas. The convenience and affordability of the HSR means that citizens can easily explore our country and interact with other communities. Besides, as the HSR reduces travel time, many people are choosing to work in major cities, while residing in smaller ones, thus enjoying a good balanced lifestyle. affordability/əˌfɔːdəˈbɪləti/经济性，可购性，负担能力 res·ide  /rɪˈzaɪd/居住在；定居于 Why does the author use a scene at the very beginning of the article? What do you think of this writing technique? Because the author wants to use it to introduce the topic of the HSR network. I think it is a wise way to grab the attention of the reader because this writing technique gives one a feeling of being on the scene. The appearance of the high-speed train can be understood by the words “white” and “bullet-nosed”.The reader can feel the speed is very fast and that the train is making little noise. The passengers’ emotions can be captured in the expression “eager anticipation”. All in all, the scene about the train and passengers is vivid. Why does the author use figures in paragraph 2? By citing figures, the author wants to showcase the HSR network’s quick development and high quality. The HSR network indicates how modern and technologically advanced China’s transport infrastructure is, as well as the level of its economy. How do you understand “‘China Standard’ has become the ‘World Standard’” in paragraph 5? China is rightly considered the world leader in HSR construction and boasts the first smart high-speed railway. Besides, developed and manufactured totally by China, the EMU train demonstrates technical skill in HSR design and construction. The HSR network has become a new symbol of China. China has exported technology and skills to many countries in the world. China’s HSR network is leading the world not only in technology and equipment, but also in service. The integration of the HSR network and the Internet brings great convenience and comfort to the passengers on board. Therefore, “China Standard” has become the “World Standard”. Compare traditional trains with high-speed trains. The greatest advantage of high-speed trains is convenience. China has the world’s largest online railway ticketing system. People can purchase tickets on the app. The launch of this platform has facilitated online ticketing, mobile payments, online seat selection, entry into railway stations using facial recognition and online meal ordering.Gone are the days when people needed to buy paper tickets at the station ticket sales windows. Now passengers can have access to online services on the train. In terms of comfort, the carriages are more spacious and have advanced facilities. Some railways have even launched a quiet carriage service to provide passengers with a more comfortable travel experience. Gone are the days when the carriages had limited space and were very noisy $$