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With moderate greenhouse gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide 1.released (release) into the atmosphere, Earth can sustain life.But comprehensive evidence shows that more heat energy 2.than necessary exists because of burning an increasing volume of fossil fuels.Hence, the warming trend has affected Earth's ecology and 3.harmonious (harmony) development.News reports are 4.frequently (frequent) broadcast about polar bears, seals and penguins that starved to death because of the melting-ice.Tropical jungles 5.are destroyed (destroy),making them less habitable for animals.6.What human beings can't tolerate is that garbage is thrown everywhere, such as waterways and basins.Faced with the severe situations, worldwide governments have reformed policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restore the sensitive ecology.Dozens of enterprises 7.have submitted (submit) and implemented their conservation regulations,8.saying (say),“We will immediately carry out the disposal of the waste we produce.” Individuals can also seize every chance 9.to reduce (reduce) the carbon footprint in the daily life.Although Earth has undergone some ecological chaos, people from all over the world confidently say that those measures can create 10.a sustainable world.
1 starve vi.& vt.(使)挨饿;饿死(☞starvation n.饥饿;饿死)
[练透]——单句语法填空/完成句子
① In 1963 the UN set up the World Food Programme, one of whose purposes is to relieve worldwide starvation (starve).
②作为俱乐部里一个安静害羞的新成员,他非常渴望能从队友那里得到一句欢迎或鼓励的话。
As a quiet and shy new member of the club, he starved for a word of welcome or encouragement from his teammates.
③我渴望学好英语,因为掌握英语意味着我们可以通过一个新窗口看世界。
I am starving to study English well,because mastering English means we can see the world through a new window.
starve to death 饿死
be starving for sth 渴望某物
be starving to do sth 渴望做某事
[点津] “渴望某物/做某事”的同义短语:be thirsty/hungry/eager/desperate for sth/to do sth
2 seize vt.抓住;夺取;控制
[练透]——单句语法填空/完成句子
①The only opportunity she could seize to study (study) was when her brother was having Chinese lessons with the family tutor.(2024·全国甲卷)
②他一阵愧疚,站在那里,愣住了。(读后续写之情感细节描写)
A sense of guilt seized him and he stood there, frozen.
③我一看到父亲那阴云密布的脸,就立刻感到了恐惧。(读后续写之心理与表情描写)
The moment I saw my father's cloudy face, fear/panic immediately seized me/I was seized by/with fear/panic immediately.
(1)seize sb by the arm 抓住某人的胳膊
seize a chance/an opportunity 抓住机会
3 submit vt.& vi.提交;呈递;屈服[☞submission n.提交(物);呈递(书);屈服]
[练透]——单句语法填空/完成句子
①In addition, the most important thing is that the submitted (submit) work should correspond with the theme.
②The artist's submission (submit) for the competition was a beautiful painting that captured the judges' attention.
③对这次夏令营感兴趣的人必须在5月15日前提交申请书和相关资料。
Those who are interested in the summer camp must submit the applications and relevant materials by May 15.
submit to 服从于;屈从于
submit oneself to... 甘受……;服从……
submit...to... 向……提交……
[点津] 相同规则的动词变名词:①submit→submission (递交, 顺从) ②permit→permission (允许) ③admit→admission (承认;录取)
4 tolerate vt.忍受;包容;容许(☞tolerance n.宽恕;忍耐;容忍☞tolerant adj.忍耐的;宽容的)
[练透]——单句语法填空/完成句子
①She blushed angrily as she could hardly tolerate being called (call) a liar.
②Sometimes parents get exhausted and frustrated and are unable to maintain a tolerant (tolerate) and composed style with their kids.
③虽然这件事并没有改变我的生活,但我学到了宝贵的一课:试着用宽容和善良对待他人。(读后续写之主旨升华)
Though the matter didn't change my life,I learned a precious lesson: try to treat others with tolerance and kindness.
(1)tolerate (sb) doing sth 容忍/忍受(某人)做某事
(2)be tolerant of/towards sb/sth 容忍/宽容某人/某事
[点津] “忍受”的种种表达:①tolerate vt.忍受 ②stand vt.忍受 ③bear vt.忍受 ④put up with忍受;容忍
5 句型公式:There is little/no doubt that ...意为“毫无疑问……”
教材原句:There is little doubt that Earth is getting warmer and warmer (see the graph).
毫无疑问,地球正在变得越来越温暖(见图表)。
[练透]——完成句子/一句多译
①毫无疑问,您专业和深厚的英语知识将使学生受益匪浅。(应用文之邀请信)
There is no doubt that your professional and profound knowledge of English will benefit the students greatly.
②我怀疑我是否能够成功地完成我们的项目,但是我会尽力。
→There is some doubt whether I can finish our project successfully,but I will make every effort.(doubt n.)
→I have some doubt whether I can finish our project successfully,but I will make every effort.(doubt n.)
→I doubt whether I can finish our project successfully,but I will make every effort.(doubt vt.)
(1)There is no doubt that...意为“毫无疑问……”,that在句中引导同位语从句。
There is some doubt whether... 有……疑问
Sb has/have no doubt that... 毫无疑问……
(2)I don't/never doubt that... 我确信……
I doubt whether/if... 我怀疑……
6 句型公式:含蓄虚拟条件句
教材原句:Without this process,Earth could not sustain life.
没有这个过程,地球就无法维持生命。
[练透]——单句语法填空/完成句子
①The workers were not better organised,otherwise they would have accomplished (accomplish) the task in half the time.
②如果没有你的支持和鼓励,我不可能克服这些困难,实现我的目标。
But for your support and encouragement, I wouldn't have been able to overcome these difficulties and achieved my goals.
③我想借此机会表达你对我慷慨帮助的感激之情,没有你的帮助,我不会取得如此快的进步。 (应用文之感谢信)
I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you for your generous help,without which I wouldn't have made such rapid progress.
(1)“without/but for+名词”可取代if引导的虚拟条件从句,主句用虚拟语气,表示所说内容与事实相反。
(2)除了without、but for 之外,otherwise、but 等也常用来表示虚拟条件。
微点练通
微点点拨
1.We had fun in the beach, picking up dozens/scores of shells (捡了许多贝壳).
2.①Now that he's realised his mistake and apologised sincerely (既然他已经认识到自己的错误并真诚道歉了), I think we should forgive him.
②Up to now, a wide variety of sports events have been held (hold) in our school stadium.
3.① She has successfully inspired the whole class and now we are studying in a harmonious (harmony) atmosphere under her influence.
② Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature (与自然和谐相处) can we stop being a threat to our planet.
4.Representing/On behalf of the Students' Union (代表学生会), I feel much privileged to invite you to our program for a live talk show.
5.(2025·北京卷) To reduce our impact, we can take simple steps: empty the fridge before heading out, and choose sustainable (sustain) dining options.
1.①dozens of 许多;很多
②scores of 几十个……;许多……
2.①now that 既然;由于(引导原因状语从句)
②up to now到目前为止(谓语用现在完成时)
3.harmonious adj.和谐的
in harmony with与……协调;与……和睦相处
harmoniously adv. 和谐地
4.on behalf of sb 代表(代替)某人
represent sb代表某人
5.形容词后缀-able
①breakable adj.易碎的
②tolerable adj.可忍受的
③changeable adj.易变的
④manageable adj.易管理的
Ⅰ.单句语法填空——巩固语言知识
1.He felt quite pleased because the villagers were living harmoniously (harmony) with nature once more.
2.(2023·天津卷6月) The wooden tower that is being restored (restore) will be open to tourists soon, and the work is almost finished.
3.(2026·太原市模拟) I was really starving (starve) when I stepped out of the city library after an entire afternoon buried in books.
4.Cycling is the most economical, sustainable (sustain) and fun way to explore the city, with its beautiful canals, parks, squares and countless lights.
5.To enhance people's awareness of conservation (conserve) of cultural relics,a lecture will be given in the city hall this Friday afternoon.
6.(2026·江西省九师联盟模拟)World Water Day, observed annually (annual) on March 22nd, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of freshwater resources.
7. Frequently (frequent) skipping breakfast may result in tiredness and dizziness, which will influence our studies.
Ⅱ.熟词生义/一词多义——清除阅读障碍
1.猜测下列句子中加黑词的含义
①Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope.密封
②The company's success in the last quarter has fueled its ambition to expand even further.刺激;促进
③I have a helpful and sensitive friend.善解人意的
④The insurance policy covers all baggage and personal effects.保险单
⑤Jane was quick to seize the meaning of what the manager said at the meeting.理解;领会
2.选出fine的含义
①He had to pay a fine for parking his car in a no-parking zone. __B__
②(2025·全国一卷) My plan was working out just fine.__E__
③After a few days of rest, she felt fine again and was ready to return to school. __D__
④After being fined for littering in the park, she realised how important it is to keep public places clean.__A__
⑤It was a fine day, with clear skies and warm sunlight, perfect for a walk in the park with friends. __C__
A.vt.对……处以罚款(生义)
B.n.罚款(生义)
C.adj.晴朗的
D.adj.健康的
E.adv.很,很好
3.选出release的含义
①The new film will be released on July 16 in the downtown cinema. __B__
②The kind girl decides to release the bird from the cage.__D__
③The new software is planned for release in April. __C__
④The factory keeps releasing smoke, making the air dirty.__A__
A.vt.排放
B.vt.发行,上映(生义)
C.n.发布
D.vt.释放
Ⅲ.构词法精练——快速增加词汇
动词前缀en-
动词前缀en-主要用于名词或形容词前,其核心含义是“使……成为”或“使……具有某种性质”,即表示使役或转化。
类型
典例
名词前加en-
danger (危险)→ endanger (使危险)
courage (勇气)→ encourage (鼓励)
slave (奴隶)→ enslave (奴役)
title (标题)→ entitle (赋予权利)
形容词前加en-
rich (富裕的)→ enrich (使丰富)
able (能够的)→ enable (使能够)
large (大的)→ enlarge (使变大)
猜测下列句子中加黑词的含义
1.He entitled his new autobiography “A Long Journey”.给……起名
2.The new policy on data privacy will be enforced starting next month. 执行;实施
3.I was reading history not just for exams, but to enlighten myself about the past. 启发;启迪
倡议书——环境保护
假定你是李华,你校学生会即将举办一次以“Earth Guardian”为主题的环境保护运动,请你代表学生会写一封倡议书,倡导大家积极参与该活动,内容包括:
1.地球环境的现状;2.该运动的目的和要求;3.号召大家积极参加。
根据提示,利用本单元所学知识完成作文
Dear fellow students,
①There is no doubt that a great many human activities have caused great damage to our earth mother (毫无疑问,许多人类活动对我们的地球母亲造成了巨大的伤害).Here, on behalf of the students' council, I make a suggestion that we students should make some contributions to environmental conservation.
②To build a more harmonious and sustainable society, we have launched a campaign named “Earth Guardian” (为了建设一个更加和谐和可持续的社会,我们发起了一项名为“地球卫士”的运动), which is aimed at taking effective and practical measures to protect the environment.Those who are interested in the campaign must ③submit your application and relevant materials before October 1st (在10月1日之前提交你的申请和相关材料).
④I sincerely hope that you can seize the precious chance (我真诚地希望你能抓住这个宝贵的机会) and join us immediately.
积累常诵——动作描写之“看”(一)
词块积累
金句背诵
①observe注意到;观察到
②spot看见;注意到
③catch one's eye引起某人的注意
④one's eyes fall on看到/目光落在……
⑤catch sight of看见
⑥fix/focus one's eyes on注视
⑦look up at抬头看
⑧look down at低头看
⑨come into one's view映入眼帘
⑩stare at盯着看;凝视
⑪gaze at凝视;注视
⑫fasten one's gaze on盯着
⑬have/keep one's eyes fixed on盯着
⑭fix unblinkingly on目不转睛地盯着
⑮one's eyes be glued to目不转睛地盯着
1.As we walked along the quiet street at dusk,our eyes fell on an old man sitting on a bench, playing the violin.
黄昏时分,我们沿着安静的街道散步,目光落在了长椅上坐着的一位老人身上,他正拉着小提琴。
2.She sat on the bench, looking down at the book in her hands, so she didn't notice when I walked over.
她坐在长椅上,低头看着手里的书,所以我走过去时她都没注意到。
3.As the rescue team approached the collapsed building, their eyes were glued to every corner,hoping to spot signs of survivors.
救援队靠近坍塌的大楼时,目光紧盯着每一个角落,盼着能发现幸存者的踪迹。
4.He lay on his stomach on the lawn, gazing at the twinkling stars in the night sky, lost in thoughts of his future.
他趴在草坪上,凝视着夜空中闪烁的星星,沉浸在对未来的畅想中。
用表“看”的表达补全下面的微场景并背诵
微场景57
主题“救人脱险”——水中救人时的“看”
①Timmy's eyes were fixed unblinkingly on (Timmy目不转睛地盯着) Max as he swam around in the water.Timmy wanted to join in the fun, but he didn't know how to swim.As he peered into the water, he ②noticed (注意到) that it was much deeper than he had thought.Suddenly, he lost his balance and fell into the pond.He tried to stand up, but the water was too deep, and he screamed in panic.Max ③looked up and saw (抬头看到) Timmy struggling in the water.Without hesitation, Max swam towards Timmy, grabbed him by the arm and tried to pull him to the shore.Timmy was coughing and sputtering, but he was safe thanks to Max's heroic efforts.
微场景58
主题“校园生活”——打扫教室时的“看”
I had just rushed out when ④I spotted Aaron standing in my way (我看到Aaron挡住我的路).“What's up” he asked sharply, ⑤his eyes fixed on me (他紧盯着我,独立主格).Feeling the weight of my mistake, I stammered nervously, “I need dry rags ...to ...clean ...” Upon hearing this, Aaron let out a heavy sigh.“You should have checked every detail,” he remarked, a hint of disappointment in his voice.“This job isn't just about reacting, it's also about being careful.Now, go and clean that up!” ⑥Avoiding his gaze (避开他的目光), I dashed into the classroom.With an ample supply of rags, I threw myself into the task, tirelessly mopping, scrubbing, and wiping.
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