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Unit 8 Lesson 1 Roots and Shoots
Class Exercises
I. Use the words below to complete the sentences.
Inspire educate secure foundation individual matter
1.We should __________ young people to love nature and take action.
2.The school’s job is to __________ students to be responsible citizens.
3.Every __________ can make a difference to the world.
4.Roots help plants build a strong __________ under the ground.
5.We hope to build a __________ future for all living things.
6.Remember: Your action really __________.
II. Reading Comprehension, choose the best answer.
1, What is “Just-me-ism”?
A. People love nature deeply.
B. People think their small bad behaviors don’t matter.
C. People work together to protect the environment.
D. People care much about animals.
2.When was Roots & Shoots set up?
A. In the early 1980s
B. In the early 1990s
C. In the early 2000s
D. In recent years
3.Who founded Roots & Shoots?
A. A famous musician
B. A great scientist
C. A young volunteer
D. A college student
4.Why is the organization called “Roots & Shoots”?
A. Because plants are beautiful.
B. Because roots and shoots stand for young people’s power.
C. Because Jane Goodall loves plants.
D. Because it only plants trees.
5.What is the most important idea of Roots & Shoots?
A. Every individual matters.
B. Only adults can help.
C. We must live far from nature.
D. Small actions are useless.
III. Information Gap
Complete the form about Roots & Shoots.
Item
Information
Time of establishment
(1) _________________
Founder
(2)_________________
Purpose 1
To (3) __________ young people to take action.
Purpose 2
To (4) __________ young people to build a better future.
Goal
Live (5) _______________ with nature.
IV. Translate the following sentences into English.
1.绿水青山就是金山银山。
___________________________________________________
2. 每个人都很重要,每个人都能发挥作用。
___________________________________________________
3. 根与芽代表全世界的年轻人。
___________________________________________________
4. 成千上万的根与芽可以改变世界。
___________________________________________________
【参考答案】
I.
1.inspire
2.educate
3.individual
4.foundation
5.secure
6.matters
II.
1.B 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A
III.
1.
2. in the early 1990s
3. Dr. Jane Goodall
4. inspire
5. educate
6. in peace
IV.
1. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
2. Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.
3. Roots and Shoots represent young people all around the world.
4. Hundreds and thousands of roots and shoots can change the world.
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