高中英語選擇性必修四 Unit Iconic Attractions Using Language 案

1、PAGE Unit 2Iconic AttractionsUsing Language詞匯積淀素養(yǎng)初探. 根據(jù)語境及漢語提示寫出正確的單詞1. the unfair distribution (分配) of wealth2. a temporary(暫時的) measure 3. the final phase(階段) of the project 4. a UK driving licence(執(zhí)照)5. a training session(一段時間)6. a high / low frequency(頻率) 7. meet with a violent(暴力的) death 8. bui

2、lding a nest(巢穴) of twigs and dry grass 9. protect mammal(哺乳動物) species 10. the biology(生物學) of marine animals 11. hatch(使孵出) a chicken 12. a fuel tank with a capacity(容量) of 50 litres 13. a house surrounded with a strong fence(柵欄) 14. the prison(監(jiān)獄) population 15. a very grand(宏大的) house . 根據(jù)語境選擇恰當

3、的介、副詞填空1. A flock of birds flew towards us slowly from far away. 2. We must find a way of achieving a more equitable distribution of wealth. 3. The electrical work will be carried out in phase with the other renovations. 4. All the chicks have hatched out. 5. Hes spent a lot of time in prison. . 翻譯下

4、列課文原句, 并觀察黑體部分1. Our topic today is “Creatures Unique to Australia”, with questions answered by wildlife expert, Dr Jim Smith. 我們今天的主題是“澳大利亞特有的生物”, 野生動物專家吉姆史密斯博士回答了問題。2. Koalas are cute, and we see so many pictures of people holding them. 考拉很可愛, 我們看到很多人抱著它們的照片。3. While it may lay eggs in a nest like

5、 a bird, its really a primitive mammal, with a unique biology. 雖然它可以像鳥一樣在巢里產(chǎn)卵, 但它確實是一種原始哺乳動物, 有著獨特的生物學特性。閱讀精研素養(yǎng)構建. 文本整體理解: 理清文章架構1. Skim the passage and fill in the blanks2. What is the text type of the passage? A. Narration. (記敘文)B. Argumentative essay. (議論文)C. Expository writing. (說明文)D. Practical

6、 writing (應用文)答案: C3. Whats the main idea of this passage? The text is mainly about some iconic animals in Australia, such as kangaroos, koalas, etc. and their special features. . 文本細節(jié)理解: 探尋語篇細節(jié)信息1. Choose the best answer(1)What can we infer from the last two sentences of the first part? A. Kangaroo

7、s can be dangerous sometimes. B. It is hard to take kangaroos as family pets. C. Meeting kangaroos is always a lucky thing. D. It is always good to pet a cute kangaroo. (2)When does a kangaroo try to be independent? A. After they were born for ten days. B. Until they can dive under the water. C. Sin

8、ce they were born immediately. D. When they are about seven or eight months old. (3)Why is it forbidden to touch koalas in some places? A. It may disturb their daily activities. B. It can change their living habits. C. It will bring pressure on their life. D. It may attack people by surprise. (4)Wha

9、t do we know about Tasmanian devils? A. They are aggressive against humans. B. They frighten their prey to death. C. They belong to a rat family. D. They make loud and frightening noise. (5)What animals use electrical sensors to find food? A. Koalas. B. Kangaroos. C. Tasmanian devils. D. The duck-bi

10、lled platypus. 答案: (1)(5)ADCDD2. Reread the passage and fill in the blanksThe amazing animals of AustraliaKangaroosThe (1)symbol of the countryThey cannot walk backwards and they are always moving forwardsBaby kangaroos stay safe and warm in their mothers (2)pouch They gradually learn to be (3)indep

11、endentKangaroos can hit and kick very hardKoalasThey are really quite cuteKoalas are very (4)sensitive creaturesThey spend quite a lot of time eating, sleeping, and hanging onto tree trunksIn many places in Australia, it is against the law to (5)touch themTasmanian devilsTasmanian devils (6)hunt at

12、nightThe noise they make could wake the deadThey are about the size of small (7)dogsThey look like rather large black ratsTheir diet is mostly (8)dead animalsThey are generally not violent towards peopleThe duck-billed platypusIt may lay eggs in a nest like a birdIts really a primitive (9)mammalIts

13、nose looks like a ducks billIt has feet like a ducksIt has a capacity to find food in the water by using (10)electrical sensors in its bill. 文本素養(yǎng)提升: 閱讀技能綜合運用1. 根據(jù)課文語境與語句知識細致解構語句(1)If you want to hold a koala, (條件狀語從句) you have to go to certain licensed zoos(主句) where animal experts make sure that th

14、e koalas selected for each session are in a good state for human contact and that they are handled for only a limited time and on a limited frequency of occasions(where引導定語從句, 其中that引導賓語從句). 譯文: 如果你想養(yǎng)一只考拉, 你必須去一些有執(zhí)照的動物園, 那里的動物專家要確保挑選的考拉都處于與人接觸的良好狀態(tài), 而且它們只在有限的時間和有限的頻率下和人類接觸。(2)Tasmanian devils hunt a

15、t night, so(并列連詞表示因果關系) you wont usually see them, but(并列連詞表示轉(zhuǎn)折關系) you may hear their loud cries when they are fighting or eating(when引導時間狀語從句). 譯文: 塔斯馬尼亞魔鬼在夜間狩獵, 所以你通常不會看到它們, 但當它們打架或進食時, 你可能會聽到它們的叫聲。2. 閱讀主題活動(1)Why do koalas spend most of time sleeping? Koalas spend so much time sleeping due to the

16、ir diet. As you are most likely already aware, the diet of a koala is eucalyptus leaves. As you can probably imagine, these leaves arent all that nutritious and are very high in fiber. To get the most out of the leaves the koalas have very low metabolisms. Having a low metabolism keeps the leaves in

17、 the digestive tract for longer periods of time which allows them to extract more nutrients from their only food source. The off side to having a low metabolic rate and needing to conserve energy is that they need to spend large amounts of time sleeping, which is exactly what they do. (2)Why are Tas

18、manians called devils? Tasmanian devils have a reputation for flying into a rage when threatened by a predator, fighting for a mate, or defending a meal. Early European settlers dubbed them “devils” after witnessing displays such as teeth-baring, lunging, and an array of terrifying rough howls. (3)W

19、hy does Australia have so many unusual animals? Climatic and geologic events helped Australia to form its unique fauna. Australia was part of Gondwana, the huge super-continent of the southern hemisphere. About 50 million years ago Australia became an island. Due to this isolation and the lack of pr

20、edators, Australias unique animals developed. Animals like kangaroos that originated in Gondwana adapted in Australia, and survived until today. Australias climate became drier about 15 million years ago, resulting in more uniquely adapted species. 要點精研素養(yǎng)奠基1. phase n. 階段; 時期*After this phase, they g

21、o out to try their legs. 在這一階段之后, 他們出去試試自己的腿。*The program to phase down waste in natural sources is progressing successfully in the country. 逐步減少自然能源浪費的計劃正在這個國家順利進行。*We should phase in the new working plans. 我們應逐步采用新的工作計劃。*The factory has already phased out a batch of production equipment. 這家工廠已經(jīng)淘汰了

22、一批生產(chǎn)設備。phase down逐步減少phase in 逐步采用phase out 逐步淘汰【即學活用】語法填空(1)The company has phased in a series of new production plans. (2)The machine has been phased out. (3)She wonders if there will be a phase down of the tax rate over time. 2. violence n. 暴力; 暴行*Fortunately, they are generally not violent towar

23、ds people. 幸運的是, 他們一般不會對人暴力。*In dealing with the conflict, they are reluctant to appeal to violence. 在處理沖突時, 他們不愿意訴諸暴力。*Having done violence to his children, this father was put into prison. 這位父親因?qū)⒆觽兪┍? 被關進了監(jiān)獄。by /with violence 用暴力appeal to violence 訴諸暴力do sb. violence 對某人施暴【即學活用】語法填空(1)The game wa

24、s overshadowed by violence. (2) The drunk husband often did his wife violence (violent). (3) That country tried to appeal to violence in seizing the land of its neighboring country. 3. hatch vi. 孵出; 破殼vt. 使孵出; 策劃; (尤指) 密謀*Its eggs hatch after about ten days, and then the baby platypus nurses from it

25、s mother like all other mammals. 鴨嘴獸的蛋在大約十天后孵化出來, 然后幼鴨嘴獸像其他哺乳動物一樣從母親那里哺乳。*The hen has hatched all her chickens out. 這只母雞已經(jīng)孵出了她的全部小雞。*Which animal can hatch from the egg? 哪種動物可以從蛋里孵出來? hatch out (使)得出結果; 制定hatch sth. from sth. 從中孵出【即學活用】語法填空(1)No one knows how the new plan will hatch out. (2)Chickens

26、 hatch from the eggs, but eggs are laid by the chickens, arousing endless debate over each side of the arguments. 4. prison n. 監(jiān)獄; 監(jiān)禁 *Typical tiger reserves with fences have greatly improved the distribution of the wild tiger population across India, and local police are now entitled to give longer

27、 prison sentences to hunters. 有圍欄的老虎保護區(qū)極大地改善了印度野生虎的分布, 當?shù)鼐浆F(xiàn)在有權對獵人判處更長的監(jiān)禁。*The judge had threw her into prison before she had time to explain. 法官沒等她辯解, 就把她關進了監(jiān)獄。*He spent his time in prison praying and studying. 他把獄中的時間都用于祈禱和學習。break prison 越獄throw sb. in (into) prison 把某人關入監(jiān)獄in prison 在獄中out of pri

28、son 越獄/出獄【即學活用】語法填空(1)The thief was put into prison for one year. (2)He has been kept in prison for weeks without food and dies like a dog. (3)When he came out of prison, they watched him to see what he would do. 5. a handful of一把(的量); 用手抓起的數(shù)量; 少數(shù)人(或物)*There are only a small handful of animals in th

29、e world that can do that! 世界上只有很少的動物可以那樣做! *City kids can probably see only a handful of stars. 城里的孩子可能只能看到很少的星星。*Every 90 minutes shell rest for 2 minutes and eat on bread or a spoonful of peanut butter. 每隔90分鐘她會休息2分鐘, 吃面包或一勺花生醬。*The girl carrying a basketful of flowers is walking towards him. 挎著一籃

30、子花的女孩正走向他。a spoonful of一勺a basketful of一籃a mouthful of一口a houseful of一屋子【即學活用】(1)He published nothing except a handful of short novels. 除了為數(shù)不多的幾篇短篇小說, 他沒發(fā)表過什么東西。(2)He put a spoonful of salt into the soup, trying to make it tasty. 他往湯里放了一匙鹽, 試圖使湯變得可口。(3)The hungry boy bit a mouthful of bread, and swa

31、llowed it quickly. 饑餓的男孩咬了一口面包, 很快就吞了下去。(4)When the lecturer came in, he found that there were a houseful of students waiting eagerly for the speech. 當演講者進來時, 他發(fā)現(xiàn)有一屋子學生在急切地等待演講。讀寫結合表達升級如何描寫標志性動物說明文是用說明的表達方式來解說事物、闡明事理的文章, 以解釋、闡述事物的形狀、特征、性質(zhì)、成因、關系、功能、作用為目的。而說明是對事物的發(fā)生、發(fā)展、結果、特征、性質(zhì)、狀態(tài)、功能等進行解釋、介紹、闡述的一種基本表達

32、方式。大熊貓是中國的標志性動物。請根據(jù)以下要點, 寫一篇80詞左右的英文文章, 介紹大熊貓的生活習性, 獨特的特點等相關知識。內(nèi)容包括: 1. 大熊貓的概況; 2. 行為、棲息地和繁殖; 3. 保護。完成句子1. 大熊貓是生活在中國中部山區(qū)竹林中的熊科哺乳類動物。Giant panda is bearlike mammal inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. 2. 它引人注目的黑白相間的外表, 加上龐大的身軀和圓圓的臉蛋, 使它具有一個迷人的外觀, 從而受到全世界人民的喜愛。Its striking coat

33、 of black and white and its large body and round face, gives it a charming appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide. 3. 大的雄性的身長可達1. 8米, 體重超過100千克, 而雌性通常較小。Large males may attain 1. 8 metres in length and weigh more than 100 kg while females are usually smaller. 4. 大熊貓對竹子有著貪婪的胃口。一只大熊貓需要28磅

34、竹子才能滿足日常飲食需求。The giant panda has a greedy appetite for bamboo. It takes 28 pounds of bamboo to satisfy a giant pandas daily dietary needs. 5. 這種物種不能在涼爽潮濕的竹林之外自然生存。The species cannot naturally survive outside bamboo forests which are cool and wet. 6. 但它們被圈養(yǎng)時候, 可以吃谷類、牛奶和花園里的水果和蔬菜等。But in captivity the

35、y have been maintained on cereals, milk, and garden fruits and vegetables. 7. 大熊貓很孤獨。它們有一種高度發(fā)達的嗅覺, 雄性用它來避開對方, 并在春天找到雌性交配。Giant pandas are lonely. They have a highly developed sense of smell that males use to avoid each other and to find females for mating in the spring. 8. 改進的保護措施和更好的調(diào)查方法表明野生大熊貓的數(shù)量在

36、增加。Improved conservation efforts and better survey methods show an increase in the wild giant panda population. 句式升級9. 用過去分詞短語改寫句2Its striking coat of black and white, combined with a large body and round face, gives it a charming appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide. 10. 用though合并句5和

37、句6The species cannot naturally survive outside bamboo forests which are cool and wet, though in captivity they have been maintained on cereals, milk, and garden fruits and vegetables. Giant panda is bearlike mammal inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. Its striking coat of bla

38、ck and white, combined with a large body and round face, gives it a charming appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide. Large males may attain 1. 8 metres in length and weigh more than 100 kg while females are usually smaller. The giant panda has a greedy appetite for bamboo. It takes 28 p

39、ounds of bamboo to satisfy a giant pandas daily dietary needs. The species cannot naturally survive outside bamboo forests which are cool and wet, though in captivity they have been maintained on cereals, milk, and garden fruits and vegetables. Giant pandas are lonely. They have a highly developed s

40、ense of smell that males use to avoid each other and to find females for mating in the spring. Improved conservation efforts and better survey methods show an increase in the wild giant panda population. 1. 話題詞匯movement活動mass大量的amazing驚人的awareness認識survive活下來observe觀察magical奇妙的such as例如in fact(as a

41、matter of fact/in effect/actually)事實上2. 話題句式(1)描述動物: There are many animals in nature. 自然界有許多動物。The monkey is one of the most intelligent animals in the wild. 猴子是野生世界最聰明的動物之一。Most of the movements of monkeys are in the tree. 猴子多數(shù)的活動都在樹上。The jumping ability of monkey is amazing to human beings. 猴子的跳躍

42、能力是非常驚人的。(2)表達觀點: We should be aware of the importance of protecting wildlife. 我們應該意識到保護野生動物的重要性。In fact, they are an important part of nature. 事實上, 它們是自然界重要的一部分。No one can deny/doubt that protecting the animals is helpful to humans as well. 沒人能夠否認/懷疑, 保護動物同樣有利于人類。課時檢測素養(yǎng)達標. 根據(jù)語境及漢語提示寫出正確單詞1. The map

43、 shows the distribution (分布) of this species across the world. 2. The project is only in the initial phase (階段) yet, but its looking quite promising. 3. Children should not be allowed to watch violent (暴力的) movies. 4. Humans, dogs, elephants and dolphins are all mammals (哺乳動物), but birds, fish and c

44、rocodiles are not. 5. The book deals with the reproductive biology (生物學) of this special animal. 6. During these periods the birds will lie on the cage floor as if trying to lay or hatch (孵出) eggs. 7. Limited resources are restricting our capacity (能力) for developing new products. 8. Villagers say t

45、he fence (柵欄) would limit public access to the hills. 9. They should put him in prison(監(jiān)獄) and throw away the key! 10. The bridge that crosses the bay is a grand (宏大的)structure. . 選詞填空 a flock of, a handful of, at birth, in the interest of, pick up1. This disease is usually incurable, but in a handf

46、ul of cases the patients have survived. 2. So long as its in the interest of both sides, its worth talking about. 3. He picked his cap up from the floor and stuck it back on his head. 4. In the fall we sometimes hear calls as a flock of geese fly south. 5. The twins were separated at birth and broug

47、ht up in entirely different environments. 課時素養(yǎng)評價六Unit 2Using Language. 單句語法填空1. The Red Cross organized the distribution (distribute) of food and clothing in the disaster area. 2. The young man became a licensed (license)doctor after graduating from college. 3. Complaints about the frequency (freque

48、nt) of trains rose by 201% in the last year. 4. The report documents the shocking amount of domestic violence (violent) against women. 5. We invited twenty people, but only a handful of them came. 6. It is against school rules for the girl students to wear high-heeled shoes. 7. When youre in a good

49、state, you remember things better! 8. Shes old enough to have the freedom(free) to do as she likes. 9. The west believes it has a greater capacity to adapt (adapt) to climate change. 10. I noticed a flock of birds picking worms in the garden when I watered the vegetables. . 完成句子1. I didnt realize my

50、 problem until I attended the session sponsored by the Ministry of Education. 直到我參加了教育部主辦的會議我才意識到我的問題。2. We finally found the kind man who/ that dived into the river to save the drowning boy. 我們最終找到了那個跳進河里救落水男孩的好心男子。3. Hearing the news, she wept oceans of tears. 聽到這個消息, 她淚如泉涌。4. Whenever we see litt

51、er on the ground, we should pick it up and throw it into a dustbin. 每當我們看到地上有垃圾, 我們應該把它撿起來, 扔到垃圾桶里。5. I know its hard work, and Ill come across many difficulties and frustrations. 我知道這是艱苦的工作, 我會碰到許多困難和挫折。6. Although/ Though/ While his qualifications entitle him to a higher salary, the young man has

52、decided to teach in the remote area. 盡管那個年輕人的資格使他有權享有較高的薪水, 但他決定在偏遠地區(qū)教學。. 閱讀理解AVisiting Washington, D. C. is not a waste of your time and money. There are many destinations in Washington, D. C. that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money.

53、 Here are some notable attractions that the city can offer. Smithsonian InstitutionIt is the image of 19th sandstone called Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum o

54、f Natural History. Jefferson MemorialThis place houses the 19-foot statue of Americas third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jeffersons writings. Michel Richard CitronelleThis famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington

55、, D. C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. The restaurants wine cellar houses thousands of bottles. Mandarin OrientalThis is a taste of Asia in the dist

56、rict. The hotel amenities (設施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the citys view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access. The White houseIt should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is grand and suits the city

57、s landscape. There are guided tours that you can join in. Twins JazzIf you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good. 1. What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution? A. Castles. B. MuseumsC. StatuesD. Restaurants【解析】選B。細節(jié)理解題。由第

58、二段中的“This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History. ”可知在Smithsonian Institution你能參觀博物館。故選B項。2. What can you do in Michel Richard Citronelle? A. Taste Asian food

59、. B. Cook delicious dishesC. Enjoy good food and service. D. Swim and enjoy free Wifi. 【解析】選C。細節(jié)理解題。由第四段中的“He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. ”可知在Michel

60、 Richard Citronelle你能享受美食和服務。故選C項。3. Which of the following is your best choice as a music lover? A. Jefferson Memorial. B. Mandarin Oriental. C. The White House. D. Twins Jazz. 【解析】選D。細節(jié)理解題。由最后一段中的“If you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. ”可知Twins Jazz是你作為音樂愛好者的最佳選擇。故選D項。BClimate c