Unit 2 Building the future Reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版(2020)选修第二册

该高中英语课件围绕“可持续发展”核心主题，涵盖三大要素（经济增长、社会包容、环境保护）与可再生能源（类型、优缺点、应用），通过引导性问题激活思维，以阅读文章结构分析（引言讲化石燃料危害，主体分述可再生能源优势、各国实践、挑战与可能，结论总结意义）搭建学习支架，梳理知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，通过重点句翻译、短语归纳及完形填空强化语言理解与表达，引导分析可再生能源优缺点、对比化石燃料与可再生能源培养分析比较能力。含中国案例（如宁波零能耗建筑）增强家国情怀，配套话题储备模板（演讲稿、书信）助力应用，教师可借此高效提升学生综合素养。

B9U2 B9U2 Building the future Wlcm+reading Sustainability is about ecology, economy and equity. 1 Watch for 3 core elements of sustainable development and 3 goals mentioned Three core elements of sustainable development Three Sustainable Development Goals Economic growth Social inclusion Environmental protection Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Sustainable cities and communities What can we do to help promote sustainable development ? To help promote sustainable development, I will apply the ideas of sustainability to my own daily life and try my best to conserve energy and protect the environment. I will also call on people around me to learn more about sustainable development and take immediate actions. Renewable energy: a gift for the future Reading What do you think the documentary transcript talks about according to the title and the pictures? The documentary transcript describes renewable energy sources. What renewable energy sources have you heard about? Now, let's read the transcript to explore more! Solar energy Wind energy … Introduction Para. 1: Fossil fuels have damaging effects on the environment. Conclusion Main Body Para. 4: Para. 6: Renewable energy is a gift for our future. Para. 2: Para. 3: 1. Read the documentary transcript and finish A1 on Page 18. Para. 5: Renewable energy sources have disadvantages. Renewable energy sources have more advantages compared to fossil fuels. Countries around the world are racing towards a low-carbon future. It is possible to predict a future with renewable energy. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal, biomass and geothermal energy. Para. 2 Solar energy Wind energy Hydroelectric energy水电能 Tidal energy潮汐能 Geothermal energy地热能 Biomass energy生物质能 Kinds of renewable energy sources: Advantages of renewable energy sources: (1). tend to be lower. (2). Renewable energy sources are and for a few billion more years. The carbon dioxside emissions inexhaustible available Application of renewable energy sources: The current situation of using renewable energy: Renewable energy is now . . . gradually being integrated into infrastructures , such as transport, communication and power supply system. The rhetoric devices to prove China is embracing the renewable energy revolution: China manufactures state-of-the-art solar panels and wind turbines, and is the global leader in the production of batteries to power electric vehicles and store renewable energy on power grids. Renewable energy consumption accounts for more than 20 per cent of its total energy consumption and this figure is still increasing. example figure Challenges of renewable energy sources: Limitations: Renewable energy sources are not available and at any given moment. Difficulty in : The storage of most batteries nowadays is not large enough to meet our daily power demands. Certain high-capacity batteries present problems, such as high and related . everywhere storage capacity manufacturing costs environmental damage 5. Possibilities of renewable energy sources: （1） Space-based solar power projects （2）Thermal batteries Language focus 1. There was once a village (surround) by fertile fields with farmers tending their crops and farm animals grazing lazily below a mighty mountain. 2. Then coal was discovered and soon titanic-sized earth-digging machines (circle) the village. 3. Many years later, all remained was a deserted village and an enormous hole. surrounded Para 1: Important sentences circled 翻译：许多年后，这里剩下的只有一个废弃的村庄和一个巨大的坑洞。 翻译：从前有一个村庄，周围是肥沃的土地，农民们耕种庄稼，牲畜在高山下懒洋洋地吃草。 circle v. 围绕；盘旋 n.圈；循环 that 14 Para 1: fertile fields tend one’s crops high-paid jobs a temporary economic boom cut through 肥沃的土地 打理庄稼 高薪工作 暂时的经济繁荣 刺穿；抄近路走过 Phrases ; large quantities of account for= take up= cover占……比例 = rely less on= rely not so much on 15 4. The scenario is tragic, but it only partly describes the damaging effects fossil fuels have the environment when they are mined. 5. Actually, once burnt, they produce a large quantity of carbon dioxide, which in turn (trap) heat and causes global warming. 6. Besides, fossil fuels are non-renewable, reserves are estimated to dry up one day in the future. Para 2: Important sentences 这是个可悲的场景，但它只描绘了化石燃料开采时对环境造成的部分破坏性影响。 事实上，一旦燃烧，它们（化石燃料）就会产生大量二氧化碳，而二氧化碳又会吸收热量，导致全球变暖。 此外，化石燃料是不可再生的，其储备预计在未来某一天会枯竭。 on traps whose reserve n. 储备量；保护区 U矜持 trap n. 陷阱 v. 诱捕；聚集 be trapped in...被困在... Para 2: Phrases a move towards...... be perfect alternatives to carbon dioxide emissions (emit) tend to do compared to/with... dry up in contrast be available to 向......转变 是……的完美替代品 二氧化碳排放 倾向于做；往往 与……相比 干涸；枯竭 与此相反；比较起来 可被……利用或得到的 7. Countries around the world are racing towards a low-carbon future by (invest) in renewable energy sources. 8. Renewable energy is now gradually being integrated into infrastructures, such as transport, communication and power supply systems. 可再生能源目前正逐步与交通运输、通信和电力供应系统等基础设施融合。 Para 3: Important sentences 世界各国正通过投资可再生能源，在向低碳未来迈进的道路上你追我赶。 investing 18 9. China manufactures state-of-the-art solar panels and wind turbines, and is the global leader in the production of batteries to power electric vehicles and store renewable energy on power grids. 中国制造了最先进的太阳能电池板和风力涡轮机，在生产为电动汽车供电的电池，以及在电网上储存可再生能源的电池方面，中国全球领先。 10. Over the past decade, China （be）ahead in the development and application of clean energy technologies. state-of-the-art solar panels wind turbines power grids power adj. 最先进的 太阳能电池板 风力涡轮机 v. 供能；n. 权力；电力；强国 电网 has been Para 3: Phrases invest in (doing) sth. be integrated into energy consumption account for be ahead in 投资…… 与……融为一体;与……有机融合 能源消耗 占……比例 处于领先地位 account for= take up= cover占……比例 = rely less on= rely not so much on 20 Para 4 Important Sentences 11. Most current batteries do not have a storage capacity large enough (meet) our daily power demands. 12. For instance, mining for the rare metals (use) in the batteries is expensive, and not properly recycled, the batteries leak dangerous chemicals into the environment. when/if used to meet 目前大多数电池的储存容量都不足以满足我们的日常电力需求。 例如，电池中使用的稀有金属开采成本高，并且如果电池没有合理回收，就会向环境中泄露危险的化学物质。 21 用B取代A 在任何特定的时刻 存储容量 满足我们对电力的日常需求 replace A with B at any given moment a storage capacity meet our daily power demands Para 4: Phrases Para 5 Important sentences 13. Space-based solar power projects aim to collect solar energy in outer space and distribute it it is needed on the Earth. 14. A solar collector would be placed in a location there is constant sunlight to capture higher levels of solar energy for longer periods. 空间太阳能工程旨在收集外太空的太阳能，并将其分配到地球上任何需要的地方。 太阳能收集器将被置于太阳光总能照射到的地方，从而能够在更长时间内收集到更多太阳能。 where everywhere 23 15. Thermal batteries, for instance, can store the extra renewable energy as heat up to the extremely high temperature of 1,000℃ in an inexpensive storage medium like sand or water. 16. (compare) with/to common batteries, these thermal batteries are (consider) cheaper, and have a longer life as well as a higher storage capacity. Better still, they are completely recyclable. 例如，热电池可以将多余的可再生能源以高达1000℃的超高温热能的形式储存在沙子、水等廉价的储存介质中。 与普通电池相比，这些热电池价格便宜得多，而且寿命更长，存储容量更大。 Compared considerably Para 6: Without doubt 毫无疑问 open the door to ... 为...创造机会 decrease reliance on ... 减少对......依赖 rely (v.) --- reliable (adj.) --- reliance (n.) 4. Renewable energy—a welcome gift for our future—will help us build a greener and （health) world. healthier 25 Rapid urbanization has increased building construction and hence energy consumption. Traditional architectural designs contribute to depleting the Earth’s natural resources, which (1) _________accelerates global warming. The revolutionary concept of zero-energy buildings helps tackle the problem. To be considered as zero-energy, a building consumes energy that should equal its energy generated on site from renewable energy sources over a specific period. The structure may (2) __________ a variety of renewable energy systems with smart architectural designs, making it energy self-sufficient and energy-efficient. solar extra trap open the door to integrate estimate decrease in turn in turn integrate 26 The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, is an example of a zero-energy building. Among its various green technologies, the many (3) _______ panels on and around the building play a major role in producing power. On sunny days, the panels can generate 600 to 800 kilowatt-hours of power. Any (4) _______ power is stored, providing the building with electricity once the sun sets. Moreover, the building’s smart designs include a double skin of glass on the south. The design optimizes sunlight and minimizes the need for artificial lighting. solar extra trap open the door to integrate estimate decrease in turn solar extra 27 Besides, it can (5) ______ warm air between the layers in winter and protect the building against excessive exposure to sunlight in summer. This design contributes greatly to (6) __________ power costs for lighting, heating and cooling. Notably, with all its green technologies and smart designs working together, the building (7) ____________ to save more than 400 tons of coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 1,000 tons over 25 years. Zero-energy buildings are a trend well worth following. China is implementing plans to reduce the number of energy-inefficient buildings across the country. With their low environmental impact, zero-energy buildings (8) _______________________________________ sustainable cities for the future. solar extra trap open the door to integrate estimate decrease in turn trap decreasing is estimated are opening the door to/ open the door to 28 话题储备 假定你是李华，你校将举办一场以环境保护为主题的英语演讲比赛。请围绕此主题写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括： 1．环境污染的现状； 2．环境污染的影响； 3．应对环境污染的措施。 话题储备 sustainable development/ growth/consumption 可持续发展/增长/消费 waste management 废物管理 balance of economic, social and environmental factors 经济、社会与环境因素的平衡 meet the needs of present without compromising future generations 满足当代需求而不损害后代利益 Renewable/natural resources可再生/自然资源 ecosystem balance 生态系统平衡 biodiversity conservation 生物多样性保护 ecological footprint 生态足迹 wildlife habitats 野生动物栖息地 pollution control measures 污染控制措施 reduce emissions 减少排放 green industries 绿色产业 circular economy 循环经济 low - carbon economy 低碳经济 sustainable agriculture 可持续农业 话题储备 long - term sustainability 长期可持续性 social equity 社会公平 economic viability 经济可行性 sustainable investment 可持续投资 cost - effective solutions 成本效益解决方案 promote economic competitiveness 提升经济竞争力 create job opportunities 创造就业机会 social equality 社会平等 poverty reduction 减贫 improve living standards 提高生活水平 public awareness 公众意识 public participation 公众参与 engage local communities 让当地社区参与 empower local communities 赋予当地社区权力 话题储备 implement regulations 执行法规 establish protected areas 建立保护区 adopt sustainable practices 采用可持续实践 lead a low - carbon lifestyle 过低碳生活 conserve energy 节约能源 choose sustainable products 选择可持续产品 participate in volunteer activities 参与志愿活动 raise awareness among friends 向朋友宣传意识 开头 In an era of rapid globalization and industrialization, the concept of sustainable development has emerged as a critical topic of discussion worldwide. 在快速全球化和工业化的时代，可持续发展的概念已成为全球范围内一个至关重要的讨论话题。 The growing global plastic pollution crisis, with images of oceans filled with plastic waste, has drawn public attention to the importance of sustainable consumption and waste management. 全球塑料污染危机日益严重，海洋中充斥着塑料垃圾的画面，让公众关注到可持续消费和废物管理的重要性。 阐述可持续发展的重要性 Sustainable development is not only beneficial to the environment but also a driver of long-term economic growth. The development of green industries, like renewable energy and sustainable tourism, can create new job opportunities and boost economic productivity. 可持续发展不仅有益于环境，还是长期经济增长的驱动力。可再生能源和可持续旅游等绿色产业的发展可以创造新的就业机会，提高经济生产力。 Through sustainable development, we can create a more just and equitable society, where the benefits of economic growth are shared more evenly, and the rights and dignity of every individual are respected. 通过可持续发展，我们能够创建一个更加公正和平等的社会，在这个社会中，经济增长的成果得到更公平的分配，每个人的权利和尊严都得到尊重。 描述可持续发展面临的挑战 One of the major challenges in achieving sustainable development is the depletion of non - renewable resources, such as fossil fuels and minerals. As the global population grows and industrial activities expand, the demand for these resources is increasing at an alarming rate. 实现可持续发展的主要挑战之一是化石燃料和矿产等不可再生资源的枯竭。随着全球人口增长和工业活动的扩张，对这些资源的需求正以惊人的速度增加。 Many people still lack a full understanding of the concept of sustainable development, which leads to unsustainable behaviors in their daily lives, such as excessive consumption and waste generation. 许多人仍然对可持续发展的概念缺乏全面理解，这导致他们在日常生活中出现不可持续的行为，如过度消费和产生大量垃圾。 提出促进可持续发展的措施 The government should play a leading role in promoting sustainable development by formulating and implementing strict environmental policies and regulations. These policies can encourage businesses to adopt sustainable practices and penalize those who violate environmental laws. 政府应通过制定和实施严格的环境政策与法规，在推动可持续发展中发挥主导作用。这些政策可以鼓励企业采用可持续实践，并对违反环境法律的企业进行处罚。 As individuals, we can make a significant contribution to sustainable development by making small changes in our daily lives. For example, we can reduce our energy consumption by turning off lights when not in use, using public transportation, and choosing energy - efficient appliances. 作为个人，我们可以通过在日常生活中做出小改变，为可持续发展做出重大贡献。例如，我们可以在不使用时关灯、乘坐公共交通工具以及选择节能电器来减少能源消耗。 We should also be more conscious of our consumption patterns and choose products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. By supporting sustainable products, we can send a clear signal to the market and encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable practices. 我们还应该更加关注自己的消费模式，选择环保且可持续的产品。通过支持可持续产品，我们可以向市场发出明确信号，鼓励更多企业采用可持续实践。 结尾呼吁与展望 Let us all take immediate action and become active participants in the sustainable development movement. Every small step we take, whether it's reducing waste or advocating for sustainable policies, can make a difference in creating a more sustainable future. 让我们立即行动起来，成为可持续发展运动的积极参与者。我们采取的每一小步，无论是减少浪费还是倡导可持续政策，都能为创造一个更可持续的未来带来改变。 I look forward to a future where sustainable development is not just a concept but a reality, where every individual can enjoy a high - quality life while preserving the beauty and resources of our planet for generations to come. 我期待着一个未来，在这个未来里，可持续发展不仅仅是一个概念，而是现实，每个人都能在为子孙后代保护我们星球的美丽和资源的同时，享受高质量的生活。 书信 Dear__________, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to discuss the pressing issue of __________（可持续发展）, which has been a matter of great concern in recent times. As we all know, __________（主题） is not only essential for environmental conservation but also plays a pivotal role in economic growth and social progress. However, we are currently facing numerous challenges in the pursuit of sustainable development, such as __________（挑战一）, __________（挑战二）and __________（挑战三）. To address these issues, I would like to put forward the following suggestions. __________（措施一）. __________（措施二）.__________（措施三）. In conclusion, sustainable development is of utmost importance for maintaining the balance of our ecosystem, ensuring economic prosperity, and enhancing social well-being. I sincerely hope that you will consider my suggestions and take action to support the cause of sustainable development. Yours, Li Hua 倡议书 Dear friends, In an era of rapid globalization and industrialization, the concept of sustainable development has emerged as a critical topic of discussion worldwide. This is why I am writing this proposal, appealing to all of you to join the cause of sustainable development. In recent days, we have witnessed disturbing reports about __________（可持续发展面临的严峻情况）, including __________（威胁一）,__________（威胁二）and __________（威胁三）. These incidents serve as a wake-up call, highlighting the urgent need for us to take action to protect animals. __________（措施一）. __________（措施二）. Each of us can make a difference. We should __________（措施三）. Let us all join hands and be part of the solution. With the joint efforts of governments, businesses, and individuals, I am confident that we can achieve sustainable development and create a harmonious co-existence between humans and nature. The future will be filled with hope and opportunities for a greener, more prosperous world. Lavf59.6.100 $