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Period 4 Reading for Writing
〈读文清障,文本助解释疑〉见分册本教材原文助读8(P18)
What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.How to explore the universe.
B.The benefits of space exploration to mankind.
C.The development of space exploration.
D.Why we should explore the space.
答案:B
1.Why do some people think we should stop wasting time and money exploring space?
A.Some countries are so poor that they have no ability to explore space.
B.It's no use exploring the universe.
C.They think we should pay attention to poverty, pollution and fatal diseases.
D.Exploring space will bring various disasters to mankind on Earth.
2.How can exploring space help fight against hunger?
A.The scientists analyse the data recorded by satellites and provide useful suggestions for farmers.
B.Satellites orbiting Earth can help fight against severe weather.
C.Satellites can change the weather pattern, thus improving output of crops.
D.The scientists invent some useful equipment to help with farming.
3.After seeing those pictures of Earth as an island in a black sea, what did people realise?
A.We have such a rapidly increasing population.
B.The resources on Earth are so limited.
C.It is hard to find other planets as our new home.
D.Life on Mars will be nicer than that on Earth.
4.What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A.To give tips on how to explore space.
B.To explain various ways of exploring space.
C.To call people's attention to space exploration.
D.To advise people to stop exploring space.
答案:1~4.CABC
People hold different views on whether much money and energy should be spent in 1.exploring(explore) space.
Now a number of satellites 2.are_orbiting(orbit) Earth, many of 3.which have transmitted important data to scientists on Earth. After careful analysis, the scientists can provide 4.useful(use) recommendations and advice for farmers. As 5.a result, spacebased science has helped farming in its efforts 6.to_grow(grow) enough food to feed Earth's increasing population.
Space exploration has a big impact on our life. Highend products are made to a higher standard because of 7.advanced(advance) technology. Today, space technologies are widely used in all kinds of industries and everyday products such as memory foam pillows and smartphone cameras, are changing our lives.
Sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the world's problems. Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's 8.resources(resource) are limited. In order to provide for such a 9.rapidly(rapid) increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. All in all, exploring space provides the world 10.with many different benefits, and it should continue.
Ⅰ.阅读词汇·识记
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.float vi.& vt. A.神秘事物;谜
2.otherwise adv. B.微波炉
3.solar adj. C.太阳的;太阳能的
4.soap n. D.枕头
5.microwave n. E.热衷的;渴望的
6.keen adj. F.高端的
7.highend adj. G.泡沫橡胶;泡沫
8.foam n. H.结尾的;结束的
9.pillow n. I.肥皂
10.smartphone n. J.智能手机
11.closing adj. K.浮动;漂流;漂浮;
使浮动;使漂流
12.mystery n. L.否则;要不然
答案:1~5.KLCIB 6~10.EFGDJ
11~12.HA
Ⅱ.核心词汇·练通
根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词
1.recycled paper 再生纸
2.bones and muscles 骨头和肌肉
3.beyond expectation 超出预期
4.a bath towel 一条浴巾
5.soft tissue 软组织
6.sports facilities 体育设施
7.grow in shallow soil 在浅层土壤中生长
8.consumption pattern 消费模式
9.heart rate monitor 心率监测仪
10.natural resources 自然资源
11.a loss of oxygen 氧气的流失
Ⅲ.拓展词汇·用活
根据提示写出相应的单词
1.lack [læk] n.缺乏;短缺vt.没有;缺乏→lacking adj.不足的;缺乏的
2.current ['kʌrənt] adj.当前的;现在的 n.水流;电流;思潮→currently adv.现时;目前
3.sufficient [sə'fIʃnt] adj.足够的;充足的→sufficiently adv.足够地
4.globe [ɡləʊb] n.地球;世界;地球仪→global adj.全球的;整体的
5.argue ['ɑːɡjuː] vt.& vi.论证;争辩;争论→argument n.争论;争吵;论点
6.fatal ['feItl] adj.致命的;灾难性的→fatally adv.致命地
7.analysis [ə'næləsIs] n.(对事物的)分析;分析结果→analyz(s)e v.分析
8.regularly ['reɡjələli] adv.经常;定期地→regular adj.定期的;经常的;正常的
9.limited ['lImItId] adj.有限的→(反义词)limitless adj.无限的→limit v.& n.限制
10.attach [ə'tætʃ] vt.系;绑;贴→attached adj.依恋的;附属的→attachment n.附属物;(邮件)附件
Ⅳ.重点短语·再现
根据语境及汉语提示填入合适的短语
1.I have difficulty figuring_out (弄清楚) how much we have spent this year.
2.His laziness resulted_in (导致) the failure in the endofterm examination.
3.He worked hard, and as_a_result(结果),he made much progress in his studies.
4.We can't provide_for (为……提供) all of them now and we can't get them supplies.
5.In_closing(最后), you should know that I will come to your aid without hesitation.
6.My money is running_out(用完), so I must withdraw some money from the bank tomorrow.
Ⅴ.重点句型·呈现
根据课文语境及汉语提示补全句子
1.“whether...or...”意为“无论是……还是……”
Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether_to_Mars_or_other_planets_much_further_away(无论是去火星还是其他更远的星球). (Para.1)
2.动名词(短语)作主语
Firstly, exploring_space(太空探索) has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger. (Para.2)
3.动词不定式作目的状语
In_order_to_provide_for_such_a_rapidly_increasing_population(为了满足快速增长的人口需求), scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home.(Para.4)
[分析] 此句中还含有 that 引导的定语从句。
4.it作形式主语
It_is_necessary_to_find_a_new_home (有必要找到一个新的家园) for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.
[分析] 此句中还含有as引导的原因状语从句。
5.倍数表达法
Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, is about_twice_as_high_as (大约两倍高) Mount Qomolangma.
lack n.缺乏;短缺 vt.没有;缺乏
【经典例句】 (教材P42)Astronauts' bones and muscles can get very weak in space due to the lack of gravity, so they need to exercise every day, which will help them stay healthy. 由于缺乏重力,宇航员们的骨骼和肌肉在太空中会变得非常虚弱,因此他们需要每天锻炼,这有助于他们保持健康。
(1)(a/the) lack of... 缺少……
for/through lack of... 由于缺乏……
(2)lacking adj. 缺乏的;缺少的
be lacking in sth. 缺少某物
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)As is known to all, lack of sleep is harmful to us students.
(2)Though lacking(lack) money, his parents managed to send him to university.
(3)由于缺少足够的自信,我低着头站在舞台上,双腿不受控制地颤抖。
→For_lack_of_sufficient_confidence,_I stood on the stage, with my head lowered and my legs trembling without control.(lack n.)
→Because I_lacked_sufficient_confidence,_I stood on the stage, with my head lowered and my legs trembling without control.(lack vt.)
→Because I_was_lacking_in_sufficient_confidence,_I stood on the stage, with my head lowered and my legs trembling without control.(lacking adj.)读后续写之动作描写
beyond prep.在更远处;超出
【经典例句】 (教材P42)Sending people to other planets or even beyond the solar system is not an easy goal to achieve.
将人类送往其他星球,甚至送出太阳系之外,并非一个容易实现的目标。
beyond words 难以言喻
beyond belief 难以置信;不可思议
beyond expectation 出乎意料
beyond control 失去控制
beyond repair 无法修理
beyond sb. 使某人无法想象
(或理解、做等)
beyond the reach of 超出……的范围;
为……所不能及
【单句语法填空/完成句子】
(1)I should have told you in advance, but something happened beyond my expectation(expect).
(2)不幸的是,我的车失去了控制。结果,它撞上了一棵树,修不好了。
Unfortunately, my car was beyond_control.As a result, it ran into a tree and it was beyond_repair.
(3)难以置信的是,我在写作比赛中获得了第一名,我无法抑制内心的兴奋。
It is beyond_belief that I won the first prize in the writing competition and I couldn't contain my inner excitement.读后续写之情绪描写
(4)这款豪华跑车的价格超出了普通人的承受范围。
The luxury sports car is priced beyond_the_reach_of ordinary people.
(5)因为我无法理解整个问题,所以我向老师寻求帮助。
I turn to my teacher for help, for the whole problem is beyond_me.
argue vt.& vi.论证;争辩;争论;主张,认为
【经典例句】
①(教材P44)Some people argue that we should stop wasting time and money exploring space. 有些人认为我们应该停止浪费时间和金钱去探索太空。
②(北师大必修三U9)If you find your inner voice difficult to control, you can argue with it as most active learners do. 如果你发现内心的声音难以控制,你就可以像大多数主动学习者那样和它争论。
(1)argue with sb. about/over sth.
就某事与某人争论
argue for/against 赞成/反对
argue sb. into/out of doing sth.
说服某人做/不做某事
sb. argue that... 某人主张……
(2)argument n. 争论;争吵;论点
have an argument with sb. about/over sth.
就某事和某人争论
【语境辨义/单句语法填空/完成语段/一句多译】
(1)The governments argue that this will help foreigners join the society and promote understanding across cultures.主张,认为
(2)All his arguments(argument) are convincing and interesting, which is beyond belief.
(3)最近我们班就我们是否应该继续太空探索展开了争论。一些学生主张太空非常值得探索。其他学生则持反对意见。在我看来,太空探索能够帮助人类解决资源匮乏的问题。
Our class has recently argued_with_each_other_about/over whether we should carry on with space exploration.Some students argue_that space is well worth exploring.Others argue_against it.Personally, space exploration can assist mankind to solve the problem of lack of resources.
(4)和他争论这个问题是没有用的,因为他不会改变主意。
→It's no use arguing_with_him_about/over_the_question,_for he won't change his mind.(argue v.)
→It's no use having_an_argument_with_him_about/over_the_question,_for he won't change his mind.(argument n.)读后续写之人物描写
“说服某人做某事”的其他表达还有talk sb. into doing sth.、reason sb. into doing sth.、persuade sb. into doing/to do sth.、convince sb.to do sth.等。
result in 导致;造成
【经典例句】 (教材P44)It has directly resulted in the many satellites that now orbit Earth.
如今环绕地球运行的众多卫星都直接归功于它。
(1)result from... 由……造成
(2)as a result 所以,结果是
as a result of... 由于,作为……的结果
with the result that... 结果是……
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)Food allergies (过敏) can result in an enormous variety of different symptoms.
(2)It's generally believed that his illness resulted from the overfull tiredness.
(3)缺乏信心导致他工作面试失败。
→A lack of confidence resulted_in his failure in the job interview.
→His failure in the job interview resulted_from a lack of confidence.
→He lacked confidence, and as_a_result,_he failed in the job interview.
表示“造成、导致”的常见短语还有bring about、contribute to、lead to、give rise to等。
limited adj.有限的
【经典例句】 (教材P44)Seeing pictures of our planet as an island in a black sea made people realise that our planet's resources are limited.
看着我们星球的照片,犹如黑色汪洋大海中的一个小岛,人们意识到地球的资源是有限的。
(1)limit...to... 把……限定在……之内
(2)There is no limit to... ……是无限的。
set a limit/limits on 设定……的限度
without limit 无限地,无限制地
(3)limitless adj. 无限制的
limitlessly adv. 无限制地
【语段填空/单句语法填空/完成语段】
(1)A person's life is limited but serving the people is limitless.I want to devote my limited life to serving the people limitlessly.(limit)读后续写之主旨升华
(2)Obviously, there is a limit to the amount of work we can get done in two weeks.
(3)我们学校对我们要创作的短剧设定了限制。我们必须把这个英语短剧限定在我们所学的英语课文中。由于我们的能力有限,您可以帮我们选一篇课文吗?
Our school sets_a_limit/limits_on the short play we are to create.We must limit_the_English_short_play_to the texts we have learned.Since our_ability_is_limited,could you please help us choose one text? 应用文写作之求助信
provide for sb. 提供生活所需
【经典例句】 (教材P44)In order to provide for such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home. 为了满足快速增长的人口需求,科学家们正在努力寻找有朝一日能够成为我们的新家园的其他星球。
(1)
(2)provided/providing (that)... 假如……;倘若……,)
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)China volunteered to provide a large quantity of medical supplies for them.
(2)It has the largest number of lakes and they provide Canada with more fresh water than any other country in the world.
(3)You may keep the book a further week provided/providing(provide) that no one else requires it.
(4)您可以给我提供一些如何提高英语口语的建议吗?
→Would you please provide/supply_me_with/offer_me_some_suggestions on how to improve my oral English?
→Would you please provide_some_suggestions on how to improve my oral English for me?
→Would you please supply/offer_some_suggestions on how to improve my oral English to me?应用文写作之求助信
run out 用完;耗尽
【经典例句】 (教材P45)It is necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on Earth will run out.
地球上的资源将会耗尽,因此有必要为人类在太空中找到一个新的家园。
run out of 用完,用尽(主语通常为人)
give out 用尽,精疲力竭(不及物动词短语,无被动语态)
use up 用完,耗尽(及物动词短语)
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)Once the food runs out,_the country will face hunger and starvation again.
(2)At that time he had used up all his savings.
(3)如果我们继续像这样用水,我们很快就会把它用完。
→If we keep using the water like this, we_will_soon_run_out_of_it/use_it_up.
→If we keep using the water like this, it'll_soon_run_out/give_out.
attach vt.系;绑;贴;重视
【经典例句】 (教材P46)While sleeping, they must attach themselves to something so as to prevent floating around.
睡觉的时候,他们必须把自己固定在某个东西上,以免四处飘浮。
(1)attach importance/significance/value to...
重视……;认为……重要/有意义/有价值
attach...to... 把……附在……上
(2)attached adj. 喜爱的;依恋的;附属的
be attached to 被连接到……;爱慕;
附属于……
(3)attachment n. 附件,附属物
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)Please find my application letter in the attachment(attach).应用文写作之申请信
(2)I wonder if you have attached a recent photo to your application form.
(3)With more importance attached(attach) to traditional culture these years, hanfu has become increasingly popular.应用文写作之传统文化
(4)这所附属于北京师范大学的中学闻名全国。
→The middle school attached_to Beijing Normal University is wellknown across the country.(过去分词短语作定语)
→The middle school which_is_attached_to Beijing Normal University is wellknown across the country.(定语从句)
动名词(短语)作主语
【经典例句】 (教材P44)Firstly, exploring space has already made a difference in the fight against world hunger.
首先,太空探索已经在对抗世界饥饿的斗争中发挥了重要作用。
(1)动名词(短语)作主语往往表示比较笼统的、一般的或习惯性的动作,谓语动词用单数形式;
(2)动名词(短语)作主语时,有时用it作形式主语,而把动名词(短语)后置,常见结构有:It is useless/no use/no good/a waste of time+doing sth.意为“做某事是无用的/没有用的/没有好处的/浪费时间的。”;
(3)动名词(短语)作主语时可以有自己的逻辑主语,构成动名词复合结构。
【完成句子/一句多译】
(1)在休息时间做运动不仅可以帮助我们放松,而且可以使我们头脑清醒。
Doing_sports_in_break_time can not only help us relax but also refresh our minds.应用文写作之建议信
(2)双胞胎没能做好母亲节早餐,这使他们很失望,几乎要哭出来。
The_twins'_failing_to_cook_Mother's_Day_breakfast made them disappointed, and they were on the verge of tears.读后续写之情绪描写
(3)试图取悦所有人是浪费时间,做自己就好。
→Trying_to_please_everyone_is_a_waste_of_time
—just be yourself.
→It's_a_waste_of_time_trying_to_please_everyone
—just be yourself.(it作形式主语)
倍数表达法
【经典例句】 (教材P48)Olympus Mons, the largest volcano on Mars, is about twice as high as Mount Qomolangma. 奥林匹斯山是火星上最大的火山,高度大约是珠穆朗玛峰的两倍。
常见的倍数表达法有:
(1)A is+倍数+as+形容词+as B;
(2)A is+倍数+比较级+than B;
(3)A is+倍数+the+名词(size/weight/length/height/...)+of B;
(4)A is+倍数+what从句;
(5)A is+倍数+that of B。
【单句语法填空/一句多译】
(1)(译林必修三U1)With an area of around 6 million square kilometres, the Amazon rainforest is more than half the size of China.
(2)The production now is three times what it was ten years ago.
(3)The size of the newlybroadened square is four times that of the previous one.
(4)高铁速度是普通列车的4倍。
→Highspeed trains run three_times_faster_than conventional trains.
→Highspeed trains run four_times_as_fast_as conventional trains.
→Highspeed trains run four_times_the_speed_of conventional trains.
Ⅰ.品句填词
1.He is a shallow(肤浅的) thinker whose opinions aren't worth much.
2.It is recommended that one should keep regular(定期的) exercise to stay healthy.
3.We should sort out the rubbish, hoping that we might recycle some, which will surely benefit us a great deal.
4.Exercise is an important part of every astronaut's daily life to prevent muscle loss.
5.Thanks for your help with my study, I wouldn't have passed the test otherwise(否则).
6.The lack of water has become a global_ problem that needs to be solved urgently.
7.Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns (图案) and masses of color.
8.Limited resources (资源) have resulted in many conflicts between countries.
9.They often monitor (监测) what they write,going back over their writing to see whether it is clear.
10.There is always an argument about the existence of aliens in the universe.
Ⅱ.词块运用
1.He is trying to figure_out(弄懂) a way to solve the problem.
2.There was an accident that resulted_in(导致) the death of two passengers.
3.Parents are responsible for providing_for(供养) their children's physical and emotional needs.
4.People have better access to health care than they used to, and they're living longer as_a_result(结果).
5.Conditions are getting worse and supplies are running_out(用完).
Ⅲ.根据汉语提示并使用本部分句式结构完成下面的小短文
Recently, China's lunar exploration has captured global attention.1.Chang'e_4's_historic_landing_on_the_far_side_of_the_moon[嫦娥四号在月球远端历史性的着陆;动名词(短语)作主语] has not only expanded our understanding of the moon but also inspired a new generation of scientists and engineers. For example, it is believed that the number of impacts the moon has experienced 2.is_twice_as_many_as_that_we_can_see_on_its_surface(是我们在其表面所能看到的数量的两倍;倍数表达法).
3.To_show_our_technological_power(为了展示我们的技术实力;动词不定式作目的状语), China has conducted a series of wellplanned lunar missions.4.It_is_amazing_to_see_the_profound_impact_of_these_missions(看到这些任务产生的深远影响令人惊叹;it作形式主语). Lunar landing technology has been applied to other space projects. Moreover, to promote international space cooperation, China is willing to share the discoveries, 5.whether_it's_about_the_moon's_features_or_the_moon's_composition(无论是关于月球的特征还是月球的构成;whether...or...).
In conclusion, China's lunar exploration has confirmed that China is one of the key players in the field of space exploration.
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