現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件

1、優(yōu)秀精品課件文檔資料優(yōu)秀精品課件文檔資料 Unit 11Silent Spring Saving Nature, Not Only for MenSaving Nature, Not Only for MeTranslate the following into English1. 塑造年輕人的心靈 2. 涂上黃油3. 污染環(huán)境 4. 克制沖動5. 噴上油漆 6. 緩和口氣7. 造成未曾料到的傷害 8. 賞心悅目9. 解決這一爭端 10. 挖一口井Translate the following into E1. evil spell 2. browned and withered vegeta

2、tion3. harsh reality 4. air contamination5. lethal weapon6. synthetic materials 7. advance investigation 8. a life-and-death struggle9. introduced species10. natural reserves11. intensification of agriculture 1. evil spell Julia RobertsIn the drama Erin Brockovich (2000) Roberts plays a divorced mot

3、her. The role earned Roberts the Golden Globe Award for best dramatic actress and the Academy Award for best actress.現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件monitoring well:.監(jiān)控井hexavalent.化有六價(jià)的chromium n.鉻toxicologist n.毒物學(xué)者PG&E: name of a companymonitoring well:.監(jiān)控井1. Does the woman think that the water is poisonous? W

4、hy or why not?-No, the woman doesnt think that the water is poisonous; because the guys from PG&E told her that the water was fine and the doctor paid by PG&E also told her the same.1. Does the woman think that t2. Do you think that PG& E deliberately cheat these people?-Yes.2. Do you think that PG&

5、 E del3. What do you think should the woman and her family do if theres really something poisonous in their water?-They should bring a suit against the PG&E company.3. What do you think should th Environmental protection organizations Green Party: a British political party that aims to protect the e

6、nvironment. It is against the use of nuclear power and other forms of industry and transport which it considers harmful. It was formed in 1973 as the Ecology Party, and changed its name to the Green Party in 1985. Other countries also have parties that share the same name and ideals. Green Rally Gre

7、en parties, which focus on environmental concerns as well as social change, emerged as a political force in Europe in the 1980s. Shown here, supporters of the green political movement demonstrate in Paris.Green Rally Greenpeace A large international pressure group that aims to protect the environmen

8、t. Its members are well known for taking direct action and putting their own lives in danger in order to stop people from harming the environment. For example, they often go out in small boats to stop people from killing whales or throwing poisonous materials into the sea. Greenpeace A laGreenpeace

9、Flagship Rainbow Warrior This photo shows Greenpeaces flagship, Rainbow Warrior, which was launched in 1989 on the fourth anniversary of the sinking of its namesake. The original Rainbow Warrior was sunk in a New Zealand port by French agents to prevent Greenpeace protests against nuclear tests in t

10、he South Pacific. The ship was named after the “warriors of the rainbow,” who, according to a Native American prophecy, were predicted to save the earth from ecological disaster.Greenpeace Flagship Rainbow WaThe Environmental Protection Agency: A US government organization that established rules and

11、 standards for the protection of the environment, e.g. against pollution.The Environmental Protection A Gaia hypothesis The theory,put forward by British scientist James E. Lovelock in the early 1970s, that the earth is a single, living organism. Gaia was the ancient Greeks earth goddess. Lovelock s

12、uggests that the earth is self-regulating, like the human body. Gaia theory worships the earth to the point of excess. Gaia hypothesis TheProtagoras (c.481 411 B.C): Greek philosopher, one of the most renowned Sophists (professional teacher in Greece in the 5th century B.C.), now known mainly for hi

13、s saying that “ Man is the measure of all things.”Protagoras (c.481 411 B.C): G現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件The retention of heat by the lower layers of the Earths atmosphere, which, it is believed, will cause a rise in temperature of the Earth and its atmosphere, known as global warming.The retention of heat

14、 by the lDivisions of the AtmosphereDivisions of the Atmosphere熱層 Thermosphere中間層 Mesosphere臭氧層 Ozone Layer平流層 Stratosphere對流層 TroposphereWithout our atmosphere, there would be no life on Earth. A relatively thin envelope, the atmosphere consists of layers of gases that support life and provide prot

15、ection from harmful radiation.熱層 ThermosphereChinas Air PollutionA report released in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that of the twenty most polluted cities in the world, sixteen can be found in China. Sulfur dioxide and soot caused by coal combustion are two major air pollutants,

16、 resulting in the formation of acid rain, which now falls on about 30% of Chinas total land area. Industrial boilers and furnaces consume almost half of Chinas coal and are the largest single point sources of urban air pollution.Chinas Air PollutionA report 現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件Environmental Problems1

17、. The ozone layer: skin cancer; plankton浮游生物2. The green house effect; melting ice caps; disturbed climate; dried up plains; empty Breadbasket”糧倉“3. Polluted waters, acid rains, sand storms, soil erosion, desertification, deforestation, over-fishing, salinization土壤鹽化Possible Solutions Energy efficie

18、ncy technology; biotechnology; (energy efficient buildings) Clean fuels: natural gas; wind power; solar power; hydro-powerEnvironmental Problems Text OrganizationMain idea of the text: Pollution by chemicals and problems brought by introduced species: Human beings are tampering with nature and causi

19、ng changes that are too many and too quick, so that people cannot adapt to them. Text Organizationberry-berrya small, juicy, fleshy fruit, such as a blackberry or raspberry, regardless of its botanical structureStrawberry 草莓Blackberry 黑莓Blueberry 越橘的一種Raspberry 覆盆子，黑莓Gooseberry 醋栗berry-berrya small,

20、 juicy, flHighbush Blueberry The highbush blueberry, a deciduous shrub growing to 1.5 m (5 ft), is cultivated for its flowers, sweet fruit, and bright red autumn foliage. This plant grows well in moist, well-drained, acidic, sandy or peaty soils.Highbush Blueberry The highbuEuropean Red Raspberry Th

21、e European red raspberry was one of the first European plants to be transplanted to the New World. There are several wild species of raspberries and numerous cultivated varieties. All the wild species are native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. Raspberries are a

22、popular fruit during the early summer months and can be made into excellent jam, jelly, and preserves.European Red Raspberry The EuStrawberry Plant with Flowers and Fruit Among the most popular of the small perennial herbs native to the temperate regions of the world is the strawberry. These plants

23、are commonly grown as ground cover and for their fruit. All of the cultivated varieties, developed from four naturally occurring species, reproduce from seeds as well as by sending out runners.Strawberry Plant with Flowers Blackberries The blackberry, or bramble, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen sh

24、rub or woody-stemmed, climbing plant. It is often cultivated solely for its fruit, which is used in making jellies, jams, and liqueurs.Blackberries The blackberry, conflict (line4)Be in opposition,collision or disagreement (followed by with)-Our findings conflict with the results of the governments

25、survey.-These are conflicting reports about the identity of the hostage.Cf: conflict vi /contradict vtThe results contradicted each other. conflict (line4)Be in opp restriction(line 4)a restriction against smoking in schools 禁止在學(xué)校吸煙Restrict:to keep or confine within limits.To restrict sb to sthto re

26、strict oneself to two cigarettes a day restriction(line 4)a re proposal (line 4)Followed by for or to do sth.-The new president is to put forward new proposals for resolving the countrys financial crisis.-Their proposal to build a supermarket was welcomed by the local residents. proposal (line 4)Fol

27、lowProposal for/to do sthPropose v.Propose +that clause- (should )v -al: N.disapproval , rental, removal. Dismissal,Withdrawal, renewal,arrival denialbetrayalProposal for/to do sth in the name of (line5)1. for the reason of2. using the excuse of3. as the representative of 4. by the authority of in t

28、he name of (line5)1. for-They arrested him in the name of the safety of the country.-Let me thank you in the name of my parents.-We will charge him in the name of the law.-He borrowed 3000$ from his friend in the name of buying a car.-They arrested him in the naCf in the name of for the sake of on b

29、ehalf of-There had been times when she had felt sickened by the things people did_charity.a. on behalf of b. with the name ofC. in the name of d.for the sake ofCCf in the name of Cdistinguish(line7)recognize the difference (between)-distinguish between right and wrong.-These are some features that d

30、istinguish spoken English from written English.-Fingerprints can be used to distinguish the two suspects.distinguish(line7)recognize thDistinguish one thing from another將某物與他物全部區(qū)別開來The twins were so much alike that it was impossible to distinguish the one from the other.Distinguish between two thing

31、s 將兩物區(qū)別開來People who cannot distinguish between colours are said to be color blind.Distinguish one thing from ano fundamental(line10) adj. & n.Of the basis or foundation of sth very important(followed by to)-Teaching your child to distinguish right from wrong is one of the tasks of parenthood.-He bel

32、ieves better relations with China are to the well-being of the area.Fundamental to sth 對來說是很重要 是基本的 fundamental(line10) adj. & n. regardless (line9)in spite of everything,anyway-His parents objected to his marriage,but he carried on regardless.regardless of-He says what he thinks, regardless of othe

33、r peoples feelings.Regardless: adv.Despite of his recent surgery he has been carrying on regardless. regardless (line9)in spitLuxuries are those thingshave regardless (line 8-9)If costless: if they are costlessRegardless: regardless of all costs.Luxuries are those thingshav combat(line 11)fight or s

34、truggle-Doctors are still seeking ways to combat AIDS.-Many politicians emphasized the importance of combating international bat-ready作好戰(zhàn)斗準(zhǔn)備的combat-worthy有戰(zhàn)斗力的 combat(line 11)fight or strCombat against / with / between against the evil 與斜惡作斗爭 between good and evil 正斜之間的戰(zhàn)斗-Congress has criticized new

35、 government measures to combat crime.國會對政府新出臺的打擊犯罪措施進(jìn)行了抨擊. (直接接賓語)Combat against / with / betwee atmosphere(line13)1. The mixture of gases that surrounds the earth(used in the singular)-The space shuttle Columbia will re-enter Earths atmosphere tomorrow morning.-The treaty bans nuclear testing in th

36、e atmosphere.現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件2. Feeling in the mind that is created by a group of people or place.-It has been a week since the outbreak of the riot. There is still an atmosphere of great tension in the city.-Atmosphere over dinner was warm and friendly.2. Feeling in the mind that is Divisions of

37、 the Atmosphere Without our atmosphere, there would be no life on Earth. A relatively thin envelope, the atmosphere consists of layers of gases that support life and provide protection from harmful radiation. Divisions of the A speculative(line 19)1) given to conjecture or speculation.猜測性的，推測的2) spe

38、culative brokers; speculative stocks.投機(jī)經(jīng)紀(jì)人，投機(jī)股票speculative funds.投機(jī)資金3) speculative business enterprises.冒險(xiǎn)性的商業(yè)企業(yè) speculative(line 19)1) giv consequence (line 20)the result or effect of an action or condition-An economic crisis may have tremendous consequences for our global security.-There may be s

39、erious for the country if the peace talks fail. 作“結(jié)果” 可數(shù)名詞If you behave so foolish you must be ready to take the consequences. consequence (line 20)the r1) This decision will bring long-lasting consequences. 2) The effect of the gale was to overturn several boats. 3) The election results have not be

40、en made public.現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件 melt (line 20)cause (solid) to become liquid-The ice-cream has melted in the sun.-The temperature is high enough to melt iron. melt (line 20) urgent (line25)be urgent for sb. (to do)急切地催促某人 (做)be urgent with sb. for to do堅(jiān)持要求某人(做)In urgent need ofCf:Urgent/ emergen

41、tEmergent countries of AfricaCf: urgency(un)/emergency(un/cn) urgent (line25)be urgent-Faced with the threat of a civil war,the President has called for self-control and calm.The teaching profession calls for a lot of patience.表“需要” 意義, 主語不是人,是客觀事態(tài) 作“ 強(qiáng)烈要求金錢、公平等以求改變自身情況” 主語可以是人。-Faced with the threa

42、t of a The occasion calls for prompt action.Farmers are calling for larger government subsidies. It is situation that _ a blend of delicacy and force. A calls off B. calls on C.calls back D. calls for ask/beg/claim/demand/request/requireD The occasion calls for promp-Ask the doctor to come at once.-

43、They begged us not to punish them.-Three different heirs claimed the inheritance.-The judge demanded the release of the prisoner.-Visitors are requested not to touch the exhibits.-The work isnt up to the standard I require.-The occasion requires formal dress.現(xiàn)代大學(xué)英語精讀笫三冊lesson課件 on the ground(s) of (

44、line29)For reasons of因?yàn)槔碛? John was not employed by the company on the grounds of his age.-She is suing the company on the grounds of unfair dismissal.He was rejected _ his health.A,on the grounds of B.on the reason ofc. Because d. for the sake of A on the ground(s) of (line29)FUniversal:The Harry P

45、orter books have been _interest.A. normal B. entire c.universal d. manyUniversal: resistance (line34)Opposition ( followed by to)-There is strong resistance to the plan for a new chemical plant in this area.-Any attempt to influence our decision will be met with the strongest resistance.Resistance t

46、o sth There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. resistance (line34)Oppos vote (line 34)Express onea choice in favor of ( a person, political party,etc.)at an election (used in the pattern: vote on sth; vote for/against)-If we cant agree with each other about the plan, lets vote on it-They

47、will vote for George Bush, I think.-The board of school has voted by an overwhelming majority to suspend its curriculum reform. vote (line 34)Express vote on sth for sb. against sbIf we cant agree, well have to _ on it democratically.a. choose b. decide c.vote d. bet vote on sth Contemporary (line 3

48、7)Current; modern-She has worked in both classical and contemporary.-I like my furniture to be in a contemporary style Contemporary (line 37)CurrContemporary n同時(shí)代的人；同齡人Persons contemporary with one another同時(shí)代的He and I were contemporaries at school.他和我是同期同學(xué)。Keats and Shelley were -ries.濟(jì)慈和雪萊是同代人。Cont

49、emporary nContemporary/ contemporaneouscontemporary 可用于人或事物contemporary records of events 同時(shí)代的大事記。 contemporaneous只用于物contemporaneous events 同時(shí)發(fā)生的事件Contemporary/ contemporaneous worship (line 38)Feel great love and admiration for (sb./sth.),esp to such an extent that one cant see their/its faults-Be

50、ing competent and learned,he was worshipped by his students.-Humans have worshiped the sun throughout the ages. worship (line 38)Feel gren.崇拜, 禮拜, 尊敬book worship本本主義win have worship享有別人的敬仰with worship in ones eyes以敬慕的眼光nature worship對自然的崇拜熱愛n.崇拜, 禮拜, 尊敬to the point of (line：to a degree that can be d

51、escribed as-The salesmans manner was abrupt to the point of rudeness.-To accomplish the task, the employer worked his staff to the point of exhaustionCf: to the extent that + that clause to the point of+ n/n.phrase- The metal is heated to the point of being dangerous.-Violence increased to the exten

52、t that residents were afraid to leave their home.to the point of (line：to a dOn the point of doing sth -I was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.To the point -The message was short and to the point.On the point of doing sth worship (line 38)Feel great love and admiration for (sb./sth.),esp

53、to such an extent that one cant see their/its faults-Being competent and learned,he was worshipped by his students.-Humans have worshiped the sun throughout the ages. worship (line 38)Feel gren.崇拜, 禮拜, 尊敬book worship本本主義win have worship享有別人的敬仰with worship in ones eyes以敬慕的眼光nature worship對自然的崇拜熱愛n.崇拜

54、, 禮拜, 尊敬nothing more than (line40)Just the same as;only-Dont be scared.It is nothing more than a nightmare.-You neednt report to him. He is nothing more than a clerk.nothing more than (line40)Just current (line 47) adj.occurring in or existing at the present time-In comparison to the former ones,Coc

55、a-Colas current advertising campaign is more attractive and effective.-The current economic situation is very different from that in1990. current (line 47) adj.occuadj.& n.against the current逆流而行; 不同流俗go with the current隨波逐流current English 當(dāng)代英語 current money 通用的貨幣 adj.& n. debate (line 47) n.Debate

56、on/about-There has been much debate about the cloning of human beings.-An intense debate on cease-fire talks with the Palestinians was going on within the Israeli government. debate (line 47) n.DebatV. The government is debating the education laws. 政府正在就教育法進(jìn)行辯論。考慮；思考He was debating whether to go for

57、 a walk or to visit a friend. 他在考慮去散步或者去訪友。V. deny (line57)1) refuse to grant or allow deny sb.sth.-The kid was denied the chance of going to school.-His ex-wife denied him access to his children. deny (line57)1) refuse to g2) state sth. is not true deny sth;deny that;deny doing sth.-When the police asked her neighbors questions