2014 class 3_reading 1 biodiversity
2023年高考英语外刊时文精读专题01生物多样性保护
2023年高考英语外刊时文精读精练 (1)Biodiversityconservation conversation生物多样性保护对话主题语境：人与自然 主题语境内容：人与环境，人与动植物【外刊原文】（斜体单词为超纲词汇，认识即可；下划线单词为课标词汇，需熟记。
）the tone for COP15,the largest UN biodiversity gathering in a decade. The conference, taking place in two parts, is being hosted by China for thebe postponed（推迟）. The host city is the capital of Yunnan, a south-western province that is a showcase(展示) of the biodiversity that China needscooperation on limiting emissions (排放).The theme for Kunming is（生态文明）”.The term was written into China’s constitution (宪法) in 2018, suggesting how central it now is in guiding development.The Kunming declaration is filled with other favourite greening concepts of Beijing,including the“two-mountains theory”. This states that “green mountains are gold mountains”:wildlife and habitats.More than one in five surviving speciesmangroves (红树林)disappeared.Some 90%of grasslands are at varying stages of degradation（退化） or desertification（荒漠化）, and almost half ofYet, despite the damage of urbanization（城市化）, China has much left to protect. It is home to 10% of the world’s plant species, 14% of animal onesand 20%of fish.At the second meeting, representatives will set goals for 2030 to preserve global plant and animal life. In October China's Presidentformal opening of five national parks, covering 230,000 sq km, home to over a quarter of China’s terrestrial(陆生的)wildlife species.country to carbon neutrality（碳中和） by 2060.Then in September hefor now, China remains the largest consumer of coal and emitter of carbon dioxide.Greenpeace called the Kunming declaration “a toothless tiger”.Keeping citizens happy is becoming a powerful incentive（动机） for China.They are complaining about more than polluted waterfocus on the costs of destroying habitats and trading wildlife.In【课标词汇】1.approval 赞成；同意；称许•He showed his approval by smiling broadly.他持赞成的态度，这从他开心的微笑就看得出来。
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ReadingThe amazon rainforest: a natural treasureWelcome to the jungle, a huge sea of green alive with the sounds of animals. This is the Amazon rainforest. As the largest rainforest in the world, it plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth's ecosystem.The Amazon rainforest crosses into eight countries, including Brazil and Peru, and one overseas region of France, all on the South American continent. With an area of around 6 million square kilometres, the Amazon rainforest is more than half the size of China. The Amazon River, from which the rainforest gets its name, is close to 6,400 kilometres in length—roughly 100 kilometres longer than the Yangtze River. On its journey from the mountains to the ocean, the river supports many different ecosystems. They give this area the richest biodiversity on the Earth: one in ten known species in the world can be found here. Of the 390,000 plant species known to us, more than 40,000 can be found in the Amazon. This tall and ancient brazil nut tree produces nuts that we can eat; these water lilies are big enough to lie down on. Above that is the mass of leaf litter on the dark forest floor. The next level is made up of shorter plants with large leaves. Then there are the towering ancient hard woods, and finally the tops of the tallest trees many metres above the ground. Each level of the forest forms its own little world, home to different kinds of living things.More than 300 species of birds and over 400 species of mammals hide among the jungle s plant life. This jaguar is one example. It has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots. While a significant number of jaguars survive here, they are only one element of this forest’s food chain. They feed on at least 87 species, including frogs. These frogs, in turn, feed on insects which eat leaves and fruit. When a jaguar dies, a tiny army of microorganisms helps break down its body and return the nutrients to the earth.The Amazon rainforest breathes life into the planet by fixing carbon and producing over 20 per cent of all the Earth's oxygen. Thus, it is often known as the “lun gs of the planet”. Moreover, the Amazon rainforest is a treasure house of species that can be used food or medicine. Yet there is a major danger to these irreplaceable plants and animals: us. has disappeared due to the impact of human activities such as agriculture and cattle farming. As the impact of human activities continues to grow and the list of species in danger of extinction becomes longer, we are left with a question: can we afford to damage the “lungs of the planet”?integrated skillsHuman activities causeincreasing harm to animalsWhen you think of a fearsome hunter, images of lions and sharks may spring to mind. Recent research by environmental scientists, however, shows that in fact, humans are the most fearsome hunters who have the greatest impact on animal populations. Human activities have brought many animals close to extinction. In the last 500 years, over 30() species of animals have gone extinct. Some activities, such as hunting and fishing, directly harm animals, while other activities, such as development in towns and cities, impact indirectly on animal populations.Hunting and fishing have directly influenced the world's animal populations.Some people hunt animals for food: whale meat is eaten in some parts of the world. Some people hunt animals for fashion： animal skin is used to make coats and bags. Still others hunt animals just for fun: deer are tracked and shot by people who enjoy the excitement of the sport.Human activities that have indirect effects on animals can be just as harmful. When we build farms or factories, we destroy animal habitats and leave many animals with nowhere to live, or no food to eat. We can alsoput animals in danger without ever entering their habitats. Air, water, noise and light pollution can all have a deep and damaging influence quite far from their source. Partly due to pollution caused by ship traffic and other human activities, the dolphin population has dropped greatly. As the human population continues to grow, so does the effect we have on animals.Extended readingNews that matters: pollution in NorgateHOST: Good evening and welcome to News that Matters. Our topic today is pollution in Norgate. Joining us in the studio tonight areJanies Smith, a local resident; Vincent Brown, senior manager ofa local factory; and Julie Archer, chief of the NorgateEnvironmental Protection Committee. Welcome.Norgate's rapid development has had significant environmentalcosts. Mr Smith, you’ve lived in this city for over 20 years. Howwould you describe the effects of pollution over that time? SMITH: It's been awful, really. When 1 first moved here, the air was fresh, the grass green and the water clear. Then heavy industryfactories moved in, and things became entirely different. I don'tenjoy outdoor activities any more. The river is dirty and smelly.The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey; it's alsogiven me a cough that 1 can't get rid of. For health and safetyreasons alone, heavy industry has to go.HOST: Mr Smith protested against heavy industry. Mr Brown, would you like to respond?BROWN: Well, I'm sorry you feel that way, Mr Smith. People tend to connect factories with pictures of clouds of dirty smoke andirresponsible businessmen eager to make huge profits. In defenceof the factories, however, I'd like to point out that we also try tocontrol the amount of pollution we produce. I think I speak for allfactory managers when 1 say we're deeply concerned about theenvironment. We've been taking- various measures including theuse of new technologies, to reduce pollution in the productionprocess even though these measures raise our production costs.I’d also like to draw your attention to the economic benefitsfactories have brought to Norgate. We’ve created many jobs forlocal residents and helped the city's economy grow.HOST: Thank you, Mr Brown. With pollution level on the rise, the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee is searching forways to fight the problem. Mrs Archer, what are your thoughts onhow to deal with pollution?ARCHER： Well, our committee has a major role to play inmaintaining air and water quality. We have to achieve a balancebetween environmental protection and economic development.We’ve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,like strict clean-up requirements. We also work hand in hand withother branches of government to ensure that developmentstrategies are followed in an environmentally friendly way.However, fighting pollution isn't just a task for factories and thegovernment. It has to be a community-wide effort, and everyonecan help by following the golden rule: reduce, reuse and recycle.For example, you can save energy by taking the bus or thesubway, or using the bike-sharing system.Host: I thank you, Mrs Archer, and thanks again to all of our guests. A former UN official once said, “Saving our planet, lifting peopleout of poverty, advancing economic growth ... these are one andthe same fight." The fortunes of our environment and oureconomy are inseparable. It’s our duty to protect the environmentwhile we aim for economic development. It's our duty to leave abetter, cleaner and healthier planet to our children. It's our duty tobuild a human community with a shared future.Pupils’ lives spared during Falmont earthquake FALMONT—On 17 March, 476 students and 36 teachers at Falmont Primary School escaped an earthquake that hit the county at 2:27 p.m. Only 5 students suffered slight injuries, despite the current figures of 7 killed and over 200 injured in the disaster area at large. Alice Brown, head teacher at Falmont Primary School, was teaching when the floor began to shake. Her students' reaction was quick and correct—they moved under their desks, head first, and held on to the legs of the desks. At the same time, Miss Brown quickly opened the classroom door, in case it became damaged during the shaking and could not open. There were loud crashes of glass breaking and things falling to the ground, but the students remained still and waited calmly and quietly. The moment the shaking stopped, Miss Brown sensed it was the best time for the class to make their escape. She signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an orderly line covering their heads with their hands. Within one minute and twenty seconds, the whole class went down the stairs and rushed to the playground. Soon students from other classes arrived too. After a roll call confirmed that all were safe and sound, they relaxed, laughing, crying and hugging each other."We practise earthquake safety procedures twice a year," said Miss Brown, "so the kids were calm enough to protect themselves during the earthquake?Girl saves 100 from tsunamiBy Jessie Cable21 December NEWDALE—On 20 December, a series of huge waves caused by an undersea earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore and left thousands dead.Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to survive the disaster without any loss life. A 10-year-old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape danger with her knowledge of tsunamis.The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People werewalking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, enjoying the warm sea air and the soft wind that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something odd. "The water was like the bubbles on the top of a beer/' she later explained. "It wasn't calm and it wasn't going in and then out. It was just coming in and in and in? Sabrina had just learnt about tsunamis in a Geography lesson. It immediately occurred to her that these were signs of an approaching tsunami. Sabrina was frightened, but she soon kept her head. She warned her parents of the danger, though at first they just thought she was joking. However, Sabrina was cer tain that a terrible disaster was on its way and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety officer. To her great relief, the officer immediately realized the coming danger. The beach was rapidly cleared of people, just before the huge waves crashed into the coast.Caught in a flood(Part I)Mary and her parents were downstairs in the living room. Mary was looking through the windows at the endless rain outside. It had been raining non-stop for three days. She had never seen a storm this bad. It was making her nervous. The wind roared and the rain beat on the roof and windows. Dad was listening to a weather report on the radio, while Mum was putting their important documents and disaster supplies into a bag.Mum, Dad," said Mary suddenly, “I think we should leave here right away!”No, said Dad. "It's too late! The radio says the city has already been flooded.” “We can drive our car through the floodwater! Let's just leave! I'm really scared!” cried Mary.“We can't do that, honey," explained Mum, “otherwise the moving water could wash the car away!”Mary walked to the door. She was curious to see how much water there was outside.“Don't open the door!” shouted Muin and Dad at the same time. "Thewater may flood in!”Dad moved the dinner table against the door, in case the floodwater forced the door open. Mum waved to Mary to sit on the sofa. "Mary, don't worry.Everything's going to be OK," she said softly, trying her best to comfort Mary. Her voice was calm, but Mary could tell she was worried too.Without saying a single word, Dad walked to the sofa, sat down and hugged his wife and daughter. The sudden silence in the house seemed to make the wind and rain more frightening outside. What could they do?, Extended readingThe Last Days of PompeiiEdward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was a talented British writer who left his mark on the English language. His classic novel The Last Days of Pompeii imagines life in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in the year 79, when Mount Vesuvius erupted. This terrible natural disaster destroyed Pompeii completely, but it also kept the ancient city as it was for future ages. Since 1748, Pompeii has been systematically unearthed. Today it is an international tourist destination. \Pompeii was a typical Roman city. In its little shops, its tiny palaces, its forum, its wine bars, its theatre—in the energy and skill of its people, you saw a model of the whole Roman Empire. Trading ships bringing imports to the city or carrying exports overseas, along with golden pleasure boats for the rich, were crowded together in the glassy water of the port. The boats of the fishermen moved rapidly in all directions. Above all, the cloud-capped top of Mount Vesuvius appeared. Its ashy rocks, now dark, now light, told a story of past eruptions that might have warned the city what was to come!The awful night rolled slowly away, and the dawn greyly broke on THE LAST DAY OF POMPEII! The crowd looked upwards, and saw, with unspeakable fear, a huge cloud shooting from the top of the volcano. It took the form of a huge tree: the trunk, blackness, the branches, fire! This fire moved and changed in colour with every moment: now it was wildly bright, now of a pale and dying red, and now again it burnt with an unbearable light!The cries of women broke out; the men looked at each other, but were silent. At that moment, they felt the earth shaking beneath their feet; beyond in the distance, they heard the crash of falling roofs. A moment later, the mountain-cloud seemed to roll towards them, dark and rapid, like a river; at the same time, it threw out a shower of ashes and huge pieces of burning stone! Over the empty streets—over the forum- far and wide—with many a noisy crash in the stormy sea—fell that awful shower!Each turned to fly—each running, pressing, pushing against the other. If, in the darkness, wife was separated from husband, or parent from child, there was no hope of their meeting again. Each hurried blindly and fearfully on. So came the earthquake ... and so ended life in Pompeii. Nearly seventeen centuries had rolled away before the city of Pompeii was dug from its silent resting place. Its walls were fresh as if painted yesterday; not a single colour changed on the rich pattern of its floors. In its forum, the half-finished columns seemed as if just left by the workman's hand. Long after fire and ash came for the people of Pompeii, the remains of their beautiful city survive to remind us that human lives burn bright and short.。
第3版新视野大学英语4读写教程课本练习答案（全）课后习题答案
第3版新视野大学英语4读写教程课本练习答案（全）第三版的答案找了很久找不到，干脆自己做一个！客观题总结全了，有能力的请下载下来支持我1个下载券，在线阅读的也请在下面评价文档处点个五星，谢谢！Unit 1Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.crumbled2.discern3.surpass4.shrewd5.conversion6.distort7.radiant8.ingenious9.stumped 10.propositionText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1delicacybankruptcyaccountancysecrecyvacancyurgencyatmosphericmagnetmetallicgloomguiltText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.bankruptcies2.atmospheric3.delicacies4.urgency5.accountancy6.gloom7.magnet8.metallic9.mastery 10.vacancy 11.guilt 12.secrecyText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)mentioned(2)determine(3)gained(4)responsible(5)heavily(6)artistic(7)(8)analytical(9)distorted(10)stumpedText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.were dripping with2.in exchange for3.flared up4.make an analogy between5.set a date for6.make ... out of7.made a pact8.had appealed toText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingCABDB DCAText B > Language focus > Words in use1.triggering3.hypothesis4.formulate5.threshold6.incidence7.refute8.realm9.decay10.testimonyText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.play the odds2.subject to3.attributes to4.be factored into5.call for6.By virtue of7.get stuck one into playCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 2Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.deficient2.prosecution3.outrage4.appeased5.conformity6.strandplement8.transient9.appliances 10.outfitText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1dominationorientationconfrontationcomposerbinderscannermanufacturereraseimperialistleftistterroristhumanistText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.domination2.scanners3.humanist4.confrontation5.leftists6.orientation7.erased8.terrorists9.manufacturers 10.binder 11.imperialists posersText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)achieving(2)gorgeous(3)considered(4)context(5)accessories(6)appreciated(7)complexion(8)handsome(9)comment(10)admirationText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.in hopes of2.came up with3.excused herself4.was obsessed with5.reaching out to6.voice an opinion on7.live up to8.in terms ofText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingBDDAD BCAText B > Language focus > Words in use1.hampered2.mortal3.corrode4.preface5.embodies6.interwoven7.knit8.collide9.costume10.predominantText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.enquired about2.from a ... perspective3.on the rise4.be accountable to5.are worn out6.is exempt from7.approve of8.being addicted toCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 3Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.exquisite2.dispersed3.decentralized4.deduce5.fixture6.frugality7.administrate8.disjointed9.Reviving 10.elapseText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1punctualitypurityscarcitysenioritysensitivitysolemnityspecialtysuperiorityvalidityvisibilityreassurerestructureText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.seniority2.purity3.specialties4.reassure5. scarcity6.punctuality7.sensitivity8.restructuring9.superiority 10.validity 11.visibility 12.solemnityText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)frequently(2)immersed(3)disrupted(4)stress(5)sphere(6)challenges(7)quantifythe pleasure with money. It offers more than (8) financial(9)administrate(10)addictionText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.held ... in high regard2.In the interim3.was onto something4.in turn5.from time to time6.pick on7.take a stab at8.boil down toText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingADCBB ACDText B > Language focus > Words in use1.stimulus2.magnitude3.velocity4.quota5.stipulated6.tease7.eligible8.premium9.reminiscence10.decreeText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.be embedded in2.a trace of3.is critical to4.adjacent to5.beat sb. down6.remains committed to7.conceive of8. be eligible forCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 4Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.consolidate2.differentiate3.dreadful4.incompatible5.alleged6.alleged7.alleged8.alleged9.habitats 10.intelligibleText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1harmoniousdisastrousspacioushazardousvirtuousvictoriousdesirousadventurousevenlyroutinelyconsequentrespectivelyText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.victorious2.hazardous3.consequent4.adventurous5.disastrous6.disastrous7.spacious8.respectively9. virtuous10.routinely 11.harmonious 12.desirousText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)incompatible (2) preserve biodiversity.(3) available (4) proportion (5)utilized (6) converted (7) dreadful (8) balance (9)sane (10) considerableText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.took on2.called upon3.runs against the grain4. be incompatiblee through 6.is bound up 7.differentiate between 8.have struck a chord withText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingBCCDA ABCText B > Language focus > Words in use1.converge2impaired3contaminate4.vulgar5.dweller6.alienate7.prefer8.injected9.deplore10.invertedText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.be obedient to2.leaned against3.subscribe to4.preside over5.shutting out6.plunged into7.plunged into8.are disconnected from Collocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 5Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.fabricate2.nominal3.temporal4.reciprocal5.denotes6.consecutive7.spectators8.mutteringposite positeText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1assertivedecisivedigestiveimaginativeconsultativequalitativeauthoritativeconservequantitativeunbuttonunsettleunveilText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.conserve2.unbuttoning3.authoritative4.consultative5.imaginative6.quantitative7.unveil8.assertive9.unsettled 10.decisive 11.digestive 12.qualitativeText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)exterior (2)insights (3) complete (4)course(5) inconsistencies (6)offended (7)gestures (8) ornaments (9)sense(10) distinctiveText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.got to the point2.are attached to3.would have starved to death4.If anything5.were suspicious of6.wandered around7.on the side8.was representative ofReading skills > PracticeADBDCText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingDACDA CDBText B > Language focus > Words in use1.refund2friction3.mute4.detained5.extractpiles7.convertibles8.mediated9.tactful10.cohesionText B > Language focus > Expressions in usegs behind2.put in charge of3.take a(n) ... approach to4.singled out5.headed for6.incorporated into7.divert … to8. has had an impact onCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 6Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.stalked2.stalked3.symmetrical4.lubricated5.twinkled6.mediator7.outposts8.traversing9.emancipate 10.deductiveText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1prevalentpersistentcorrespondentrespondentinclusiveindicativeinductiveinteractiveoperativeresponsive / respondentinitiatespeculativeText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.operative2.indicative3.prevalent4.interactive5.speculative6.initiate7.respondents8.inclusive9.persistent 10.inductive 11.responsive 12.correspondentText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)reason(2)levy(3)generating(4)lightweight(5)reduction(6)enhance(7)achieved(8)emancipate(9)relationships(10)approachesText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.being extracted from2.emancipate ... from3.cater to4.have a say on5.made a racket6.was destined to7.run errands8.has scraped byText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingDBABC ACDText B > Language focus > Words in use1.transit2.colonized3.execution4.distill5.segregation6.illiterate7.artifacts8.displace9.vigilant10.overthrowText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.was ejected from2.was ejected from3.forbid ... from4.were coiled up with5.ran for6.against his will7.a ghost of8. took upCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 7Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.fringe2.unify3.extinct4.indefinite5.slash6.intricate7.inaugurate8.ventilate9.collaboration 10.diffusedText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1competence / competitionadolescentdelegationcondemnationrestorationpreservationspecificationreconciliationresignationspeculationrevelationsituateText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.delegation2.restoration3.situate4.specificationspetence6.adolescent7.condemnation8.reconciliation9.preservation 10.resignation 11. speculation12.revelationText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1)particulates(2)viable(3)disagree(4)cite(5)rotary(6)vary(7)little(8)minimize(9)locating(10)designedText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.fill up2.fill up3.have factored in4.pose a risk to5.clear up6.is derived from7.hinge on8.is uponText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingDCABB CDAText B > Language focus > Words in use1.intrigued2.neutralize3coherent4.volatile5.disclose6.foretell7.dodge8.intermittent9.wholesale10.dualText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.level off2.keep ... at bay3.account for4.point to5.are starved of6.ona collision course 7.on a collision course 8. rescued ... from Collocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2Unit 8Text A: Language focus: Words in use1.stalked2.expectancy3.terminate4.condolences5.chronicling6.malpractice7.retrospective8.boycott9.incur 10.batchesText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 1breakagedrainagebriberyrefineryconstitutionalexceptionalinstitutionalorientalsensationtutorialpresidentialprovincialText A: Language focus: Words building: Practice 21.provincial2.breakage3.institutional4.bribery5.sensations6.drainage7.tutorial8.refineries9.oriental 10.constitutional 11.presidential12.exceptionalText A > Language focus > Banked cloze(1) depressing (2)figure (3) flexibility (4) seemingly (5)sued (6) imagine (7) sparked (8) suffering (9) leaflets (10) passionateText A > Language focus > Expressions in use1.stay on the sidelines2.alerted to3.turned upy siege to5.followed suit6.In the face of7.put out8.get revenge forText B: Reading comprehension: UnderstandingCBADD CDBText B > Language focus > Words in use1.vibrate2.indignant3.activate4.adherence5.timely6.patrons7.tentatively8.serial9.denounces10.impetusText B > Language focus > Expressions in use1.has been swamped with2.in adherence to3.in essence4.marvel at5.feel strongly about6.was dubbed…as7.tacking ... upes to lifeCollocation: : Practice 1Collocation: : Practice 2。
云南专升本公共英语考试真题答案2014
云南专升本公共英语考试真题答案2014全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Yunnan Provincial Undergraduate English Exam 2014 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points)Section A1. B2. C3. A4. C5. B6. A7. B8. A9. C 10. BSection B11. A 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B16. B 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. CPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30 points)21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C26. A 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. B31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C36. B 37. A 38. A 39. D 40. BPart III Reading Comprehension (40 points)41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. C46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B56. C 57. A 58. B 59. B 60. DPart IV Translation (10 points)61. build up62. on the contrary63. by no means64. in particular65. take pride inPart V Writing (40 points)For reference only. Sample answers may vary.Title: The Importance of Environmental ProtectionNowadays, environmental protection has become a major concern worldwide due to the increasing pollution and climate change. It is vital for us to raise awareness about the significanceof protecting our environment and taking action to preserve it for future generations.Firstly, pollution caused by industrial activities and the excessive use of natural resources have led to serious consequences such as air and water pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity. This not only harms human health but also endangers the balance of ecosystems. Therefore, it is crucial for governments and individuals to implement measures to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development.Secondly, climate change is a global issue that affects everyone on the planet. The rise in greenhouse gas emissions has resulted in global warming, leading to extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels. To mitigate the effects of climate change, we must reduce our carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources and adopting eco-friendly practices.In conclusion, environmental protection is essential for the survival of our planet and all living organisms. By taking responsibility for our actions and making conscious choices to protect the environment, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come.篇2Yunnan Adult College Entrance Examination Public English Test Answers 2014Part I Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A1. B2. A3. D4. C5. CSection B6. D7. A8. D9. B 10. CSection C11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. DPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30 points)21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B26. A 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D31. D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. CPart III Error Correction (10 points)36. B 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. A41. D 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. APart IV Cloze Test (20 points)46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. B51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. CPart V Writing (40 points)1. Sample Answer:Dear Mr. Smith,I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recent services provided by your company. Unfortunately, the quality of the products delivered did not meet the standards promised in our agreement.I request that you review the situation and provide a solution to rectify this issue as soon as possible. It is essential to maintain a good business relationship and uphold the trust between our companies.I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.Sincerely,[Your Name]2. Sample Answer:In recent years, the issue of environmental protection has become a global concern. The rapid industrialization and urbanization have led to severe pollution and destruction of natural resources, impacting not only the environment but also human health.Therefore, it is imperative that governments and individuals take action to protect the environment. Measures should be implemented to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and promote sustainable development. It is our responsibility to ensure a healthy and clean environment for future generations.Let us work together to make a positive impact on the environment and create a sustainable future for all.Thank you.These are the answers to the 2014 Yunnan Adult College Entrance Examination Public English Test. Good luck with your studies and preparations for the exam!篇3In 2014, the public English exam for Yunnan adult college entrance examination was carefully designed to assess the English proficiency of test-takers. This exam covered a wide range of topics including listening, reading comprehension,writing, and vocabulary. Let's take a look at the answer key for some of the questions from the 2014 exam:Listening Section:1. What did the man study in college?Answer: Economics2. Where does the conversation most likely take place?Answer: At a restaurant3. Why does the woman need to take a break?Answer: She has been working hard all dayReading Comprehension Section:1. According to the passage, what is the main benefit of studying abroad?Answer: It broadens one's horizons and helps develop independence2. What does the author suggest is the best way to learn a new language?Answer: Immersing oneself in the language and culture of the countryWriting Section:Write a short essay (150-200 words) on the topic: "The benefits of learning a second language."Answer: Learning a second language has numerous benefits. Firstly, it can open up new opportunities for travel, work, and communication with people from different cultures. Secondly, it can improve cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, multitasking, and creativity. Lastly, it can enhance one's understanding and appreciation of different cultures and perspectives. Overall, learning a second language is not only a practical skill but also a valuable asset in today's globalized world.Vocabulary Section:Match the following words with their definitions:1. Prosperity - C. Wealth and success2. Diverse - A. Varied or differentThese are just a few examples of the types of questions and answers that could have been included in the 2014 Yunnan adult college entrance examination. By studying these examples and practicing similar questions, test-takers can better prepare themselves for the exam and improve their English proficiency.。
殿廷版雅思阅读真题-第三册答案(2)
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2014年成人英语三级(学士学位英语)真题及答案解析
北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统一考试2014.05.10Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You shoulddecide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter m the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:The first year of school in America, known as kindergarten, usually begins between the ages offive and six. Among rich countries such a late start is very strange. President Obama believes it isan economic and social problem; his education secretary goes as far as to say that it is "morallywrong". This statement has some support, as it is clear from research into vocabulary thatyoungsters from poor families enter kindergarten well behind those from rich families—adisadvantage that usually lasts a lifetime. Children from households on welfare knew 525 words bythe age of three, while the children of professionals had mastered 1,116.(76) Pre.school can help close this gap. So in a speech last month, Mr, Obama called for apartnership between the federal government and the states to expand it to every American child. Itlater became known that "every" meant those who come from families with incomes of up to 200% abovethe poverty line—equal to an income of $47,000 for a family of four.(77) Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work. Theevidence suggests otherwise. For example, on March 20th new results were announced from a study of9.to.l 1.year.olds in New Jersey. This report found that disadvantaged children who had attendedpre.school had better literacy (读写能力), language, maths and science skills. And two years ofpre.kindergarten were better than one.Some studies also follow the effects of early learning over lifetimes, such as its effect oncrime rates and other factors that may eventually burden society. Critics have singled out agovernment scheme called Head Start, created in 1965, which provides poor households with a range ofservices including school.based early education.1.Kindergarten in rich countries other than America usually begins at the age of _______A. eightB. sevenC. sixD. four2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Poor pre.school kids have a larger vocabulary than rich kids.B. President Obama believes that early education can solve all economic and social problems.C. Rich pre.school kids have a richer vocabulary than poor kids.D. President Obama's education secretary thinks it is morally wrong to let kids startkindergarten early.3.Which of the following about the New Jersey study is TRUE?A. There is no evidence to support the New Jersey study.B. New Jersey has created a new Head Start to help disadvantaged kids.C. Sending children to school at the age of four is not going to help.D. Two years of pre.kindergarten were better than one.4.The phrase "single out" in the last paragraph means _______.A. chooseB. think aboutC. countD. depend on5.Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Secondary EducationB. Pre.school EducationC. Poor Kids’EducationD. Rich Kids' EducationPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:Humans may not have landed on Mars (火星) just yet, but that isn't shopping a European companyfrom devising a plan to send four people to the Red Planet within the next few years. (78) Thisproject, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022 and eventuallyestablish a permanent colony on the planet."Everything we need to go to Mars exists," said Mars One co.founder Bas Lansdorp in March 2014."We have the rockets to send people to Mars, the equipment to land on Mars, the robots to preparethe settlement for humans. For a one.way mission, all the technology exists." Yet the fourastronauts (宇航员) chosen for the trip will be stuck on Mars—forever. And despite Mars One'sthorough planning, there are a number of challenges that may prevent the mission from ever takingplace. (79) The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost ($6 billion). However, Lansdorpis confident that Mars One will be able to fund the project by selling the broadcast rights for themission and subsequent experiences living on the planet.Those broadcast rights will also play a part in helping to select the people who will be sent toMars. Lansdorp said the company will hold a selection process similar to a reality show. Lansdorp isexpecting at least 1 million applications from people around the world. In additon to the cost,several other potential problems could inhibit (阻止) the mission to Mars.“It’s even more challenging to send people there with life support, with food, with air, withall the other things like books, entertainment, means of communication and of providing for theirown resources for a long stay on Mars," said Adam Baker. senior lecturer in space engineering atKingston University in London. "The sheer size of the rockets you'd need to do this would beabsolutely colossal.”6. According to Project Mars One, humans could send four people to Mars within the next _______years.A. sevenB. eightC. tenD. six7.According to Bas Lansdorp, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. For a one.way trip to Mars, all the technology exists.B. He could not come up with the fund for Mars One.C. We humans have the rockets to send people to Mars.D. We humans have the equipment to land on Mars.8.According to the passage, all the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT that _______.A. a competition process will be held to select the four astronautsB. the cost of Mars One could go as much as $6 billionC. if it goes as planned, we could expect to watch Mars One on TVD.the four astronauts could return to Earth after a few years’stay on Mars9. The word "colossal”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. very largeB. very smallC. mediumD. average10. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?A. Ready for a Round Trip to MarsB. Ready for a Short Visit to MarsC. Ready for a One.way Trip to MarsD. Ready for a Walk on MarsPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:When the United States Congress created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, the goal was to setaside a place where Americans could enjoy the beauty of nature for years to come. Now, 142 yearslater, there are hundreds of national parks across the country, and technology is changing the waypeople experience them. Should park visitors be able to use cell phones, or should their use berestricted?"Connectivity presents a real challenge to all of us." Al Nash says. He is a public affairsofficer at Yellowstone National Park. He says cell phone service at Yellowstone is available inparts of the park with stores and campgrounds. This makes it easy for visitors to share photos oftheir trip on social networking sites and to stay in touch with friends and family members. (80) Ifa nark visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help. Some say the ability todownload applications that provide information about plants and animals in the park can enrich avisitor's experience.Others say cell phones disturb people's enjoyment of our national parks. In their view, cellphone towers are an eyesore, and they'd rather hear the sound of birds than the ring of an incomingcall. Can you imagine looking out a peaceful lake or field of grass only to be disturbed by a person shouting into their phone, "Can you hear me now?"Nash says Yellowstone tries to strike a balance. "Ultimately, our job is to let visitorsunderstand and enjoy nature better while protecting what people find special about Yellowstone, andone of those things that's special is the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle (喧嚣) of one's daily life."11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Which U.S. National Park Has the Most Visitors?B. Should National Parks Allow the Use of Cell Phones?C. What Did Yellowstone Do to Enrich Park Visitors’Experience?D. Can Technology Transform the Way People Experience Nature?12.National parks were established _______.A. to show respect to former presidentsB. to raise public awareness about climate changeC. to preserve areas of natural beautyD. to create job opportunities13.According to the passage, which of the following statements about the cell phone service atYellowstone is TRUE?A. It is limited to certain areas in the park.B. It is available everywhere in the park.C. It is not available in the park.D. It is available to visitors at a fee.14.The word "eyesore" in the third paragraph probably means _______.A. something unpleasant to look atB. something harmful to healthC. beautiful sceneD. serious threat15.What's the position of Yellowstone on cell phone use?A. Supportive.B. Neutral.C. Negative.D. Doubtful.Part V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are Jive sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages to identify their meanings in the context.76．Pre-achool can help close this gap.77．Some critics say that sending children to school at the age of four does not work.78．This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022. 79．The biggest road block could be the mission's huge cost.80．If a park visitor is hurt or in danger, cell phones make it easier to get help.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81．你应该多运动。
新视角研究生英语读说写2课后答案
新视角研究生读说写2课后答案Unit oneVocabularyA 1.triggered 2.economically 3.minimum mitment 5.relieved 6.shrinking 7.enrollments 8.scarcely 9. sequence 10.strideB 1-5 ADBCB 6-10 ACACDCloze1.requires2.dimensional3.thoughtfully4.lines5. next6.summarize7.own8. notes9.out 10.refuse 11.front 12. content 13.act 14.value 15.accent 16.distracting 17.effort 18.advantage 19.forth 20.conclusionsTranslation[A] 1. 那位教授很可能在他唯一的学生缺席的情况下对着空空的教室讲了一课。
The professor might probably have delivered his lecture to the empty classroom in the absence of his solitary student.2. 现行的教育体制遭到了公众的批评，公众已经开始意识到这种体制给学生带来的危害。
The present educational system has been under attack from the public, who have begun to realize the harm the system has done to students.3. 老师告诉这些大四学生他每次都会点名，因为这门课是必须要听的。
The professor told those seniors that he would take attendance every time because attendance at this course was compulsory. 4. 我真想参加你的乔迁聚会。
Biodiversity
2. On-going extinction: species loss in tropical forest is estimated at 6000/year,
• Tropical rain forests are more species rich than northern regions of the world • What are some factors that might account for this?
What is biodiversity and how is it measured?
• What is Biodiversity?
– The variation that exists in the natural world at all levels of biological organization – All organisms in a defined area, all of their variations and all of their interactions with each other and with the physical environment
Diversity of North and Central American birds
Why do we know so little?
1. Not all species have been discovered
– – – #’s are biased toward animal species Know more about species in developed Nations Not all species are named as a result of unclear species concepts in taxonomy
大学英语视听进阶3答案
3. Almost 28 percent; It is the largest number of women professional soccer players in the world.
4 p. 42 A. The Ring of Fire Tsunami: Killer Wave
Violent Earth B. When the Earth Moves
5 p. 55 A. The Best of Brazil Island Paradise
Islands and Beaches B. Island Explorations
2. a. South America produces some of the most exciting soccer and most admired players on Earth.
b. Brazil has won the most World Cup Finals ever and it is the only team to have participated in every World Cup to date.
9 p. 108 A. An Ill-Fated Flight Coast Guard School
Stories of Survival B. A Photographer's Quest
Review 3 p. 120
Part One Vocabulary Part Two The Forbidden City Part Three Energy
A. Multiple Choice. Have students listen to part one of the passage carefully and choose the best answer for the questions. Check answers as a class, asking students to give evidence for their answers by repeating the sentences in the passage.
高中英语 牛津译林版必修第三册 unit 1 Reading课件
➢ The Amazon rainforest and the Amazon River give the r_i_c_h_e_s_t _____ biodiversity
_______on the earth. 14
Para 3: Plants
➢brazil nut; water lilies
➢There are 4 levels of plant species.
At the bottom: __r_o_o_t_s___ Above: __l_e_a_f _li_t_te_r__ The next level is... _s_h_o_r_te_r__p_la_n_t_s_w__it_h__la_r_g_e_r_l_e_a_v_e_s___ Then... _t_o_w_e_r_i_n_g_a_n_d__a_n_c_i_e_n_t _h_a_r_d_w_o_o_d_s______ 15
闷热潮湿，日间气温约33°C，夜间气温约23°C。它从安第斯山脉低坡延
伸到巴西的大西洋海岸。亚马孙雨林对于全世界以及生存在世界上的一切
生物的健康都是至关重要的。这片森林对世界气候有很大影响，树林能够
吸收二氧化碳，二氧化碳这种气体的大量存在使地球变暖，以至极地冰盖
融化，引起洪水泛滥。树木也产生氧气，它是人类及所有动物的生命所必
Para. 1: Introduction to the Amazon rainforest
Para. 2: Basic information about the rainforest
Para. 3: Plants of the Amazon rainforest.
(高中段)考前分餐阅读·第十三单元3
晨读完形真题——完形语篇是最具发掘价值的语料库2018·浙江6月高考——充分利用时间1，but is it possible to have too much time?I remember back in high school I spent most of my day at school since I also played a team the time I got home, I only had a few hours to do my homework, and I had to do it right away.2.I suddenly found myself out of class before noon of all this extra time, there was no sense of urgency to do my school work was performing this action of waiting until it later became a habit.Once that happened, I just kept pushing my studying further and further back in my day.3.One day I met a former classmate of mine who was making a lot of money running a sideline (副业)．Since his regular job was boring, I asked him why he just didn't do his sideline full-time.4.He said that if he quit the job, he would lose his drive to work and succeed.5.This is why there is a saying that if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.一真题变形练——“填词”变“填句”从以下所给的七个选项中选择合适的句子补全短文。
大学英语教材答案第一册
大学英语教材答案第一册Unit 1: Listening Exercise1. Conversation OneAnswer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the woman tells the man that she heard about the meeting from the secretary.2. Conversation TwoAnswer: AExplanation: In the conversation, the man asks the woman to lend him her notes for the history class.3. LectureAnswer: CExplanation: In the lecture, the professor discusses the impact of globalization on the economy.Unit 2: Reading Comprehension1. Passage OneAnswer: CExplanation: In the passage, the author describes the benefits of regular exercise on physical and mental health.2. Passage TwoAnswer: DExplanation: In the passage, the author explains the concept of artificial intelligence and its potential applications.3. Passage ThreeAnswer: AExplanation: In the passage, the author discusses the effects of climate change on biodiversity.Unit 3: Grammar and Vocabulary1. Fill in the Blanks1) had been studying2) will be arriving3) was playing4) have already eaten5) will have finished2. Error Correction1) replaces "many" with "much"2) inserts "the" before "most"3) changes "do" to "did"4) determines the verb tense agreement by changing "were" to "was"5) replaces "these" with "those"Unit 4: Writing ExerciseWrite a paragraph about your favorite holiday destination.My favorite holiday destination is the beautiful city of Paris. It is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. When I visit Paris, I can't help but be enchanted by the iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The city also offers delicious cuisine, with its famous pastries and gourmet restaurants. Exploring the charming streets of Montmartre and strolling along the Seine River are some of my favorite activities. Overall, Paris has a unique charm that makes it my top choice for a holiday destination.Note: The above writing example is presented in a paragraph format without mentioning "Section One" or any other headings.I hope the provided answers and writing sample meet your requirements. If you have any further requests or need assistance with another topic, please let me know.。
人教版高中英语选择性必修四 Unit 3 第一课时 Reading and Thinking 1
passage; 4. learn about the details including names of people and places.
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They (oceans) provide a breeding ground for life, connect the world and promote development. --- Xi Jinping at 2019 China Marine Economy Expo
Xi called for efforts to accelerate marine sci-tech innovation, improve marine development capacity, and foster and strengthen emerging marine industries of strategic importance. (加快海洋科技创新，提高海 洋发展能力，培育并加强具有战略重要性的新兴海洋产业).
The sea is full of life. Even when we cannot see ocean animals, the sea itself is constantly in motion and never standing still. It also has moods, sometimes bright and cheerful, sometimes stormy and angry.
2. Do you know any sea animals?
I know some well-known mammals that live in oceans including whales, seals, dolphins and polar bears.
人教版必修三unit1英语听力原文
人教版必修三unit1英语听力原文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1人教版必修三unit1英语听力原文Part 1Conversation 1M: Good evening, this is Channel 5 news. I’m David Smith. And on tonight’s program, we have a special feature on climate change. With us, we have Professor Jane Wilson, a leading scientist in the field. Professor Wilson, could you tell us a little bit about the current situation regarding climate change?W: Of course, David. Climate change is a pressing issue that is affecting our planet in various ways. The increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, is leading to global warming, causing extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and loss of biodiversity.M: It sounds like a serious problem. What can individuals do to help combat climate change?W: There are many things individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint, such as using public transportation, recycling, and reducing energy consumption. Small actions can make a big difference in the fight against climate change.Part 2Conversation 2F: Hi, I’m looking for a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. Do you have any recommendations?M: Sure, we have a wide selection of items that would make great gifts. Is there anything in particular that your boyfriend likes?F: He’s really into sports, especially basketball. Do you have any basketball-themed gifts?M: We have basketball jerseys, basketballs, and even tickets to upcoming games. I’m sure he would love any of these options.F: Great! I’ll take a look around and see what catches my eye. Thanks for your help.M: No problem. Let me know if you need any assistance.Part 3Conversation 3M: Hi, I’m calling to inquire about the job listing for the marketing position. Is it still available?F: Yes, the position is still open. Can you tell me a bit about your experience and qualifications?M: I have a degree in marketing and two years of experience working in a marketing firm. I’m confident that I would be a great fit for the role.F: That sounds promising. We are looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Would you be available for an interview next week?M: Yes, I would be available. Thank you for considering me for the position. I look forward to discussing this opportunity further.Part 4Conversation 4F: Hi, I recently moved to the area and I’m looking for a good restaurant to try. Can you recommend any places?M: There are several excellent restaurants in the area. If you like Italian food, I would recommend Bella Italia. Their pasta dishes are delicious.F: That sounds great. I love Italian food. I’ll definitely check it out. Thank you for the recommendation.M: You’re welcome. Enjoy your meal!This is the end of the listening section. Thank you for listening.篇2Unit 1 FriendshipPart One Listening1. M: What are you going to do this weekend?W: I'm not sure yet. Maybe catch a movie or go shopping. How about you?M: I'm going to visit my old friend who just moved back to town.2. W: Did you hear about the new guy in our class?M: Yeah, I heard he's really nice. Have you talked to him?W: No, not yet. I'm a bit nervous to approach him.3. M: I'm so happy that we're still friends after all these years.W: Me too! I don't know what I would do without our friendship.4. W: Could you lend me some money? I promise to pay you back as soon as possible.M: Of course, you know I would do anything for you.5. M: I don't think we can be friends anymore. I just need some space.W: I understand. Take all the time you need.6. W: I'm really struggling with my homework. Do you think you could help me out?M: Sure, I'd be happy to help. We're friends, after all.7. M: I can't believe you forgot my birthday again.W: I'm so sorry, I completely lost track of time. Can I make it up to you?8. W: How did your job interview go?M: Not so well, I didn't get the job. But at least I have you as a friend to support me.9. M: Do you want to grab lunch together later?W: I'd love to, but I have a meeting at that time. How about dinner instead?10. W: I heard you had a fight with John. Are you guys still friends?M: We're working it out. Friendship is about forgiveness, right?Part Two: Extended ListeningListen to the following two dialogues and answer the questions that follow.Dialogue One:M: I'm really nervous about moving to a new city for college.I won't know anyone there.W: I understand. It can be scary going to a new place. But think of it as an opportunity to make new friends and have new experiences.M: You're right. I need to stay positive and open to new friendships.Questions:1. Why is the man nervous about moving to a new city?2. What advice does the woman give him?Dialogue Two:W: I can't believe she would betray our friendship like that. How could she talk behind my back?M: I know it hurts, but sometimes people make mistakes. Have you talked to her about how you feel?W: Not yet. I don't know if I can forgive her for this.M: Communication is key in any relationship. Talking it out might help you both understand each other better.Questions:1. Why is the woman upset with her friend?2. What advice does the man give her?Part Three: DiscussionIn pairs, discuss the following questions about friendship:1. What qualities do you look for in a friend?2. How do you handle conflicts with your friends?3. Have you ever lost a close friend? What happened?4. Do you believe in the saying "friends come and go"?Discuss your answers with your partner and share any personal experiences you have had in relation to friendship. Remember, communication and understanding are key in maintaining healthy and lasting friendships.篇3Unit 1 ListeningPart 1: Listening ComprehensionSection A1. M: Can I help you with your luggage?W: No, thanks. I can manage on my own.2. M: The test on Friday is really difficult. I don't think I'm ready for it.W: Don't worry. I'll help you study for it. We can review together.3. W: Are you going to the party on Saturday?M: No, I have to work that day. Maybe next time.4. W: Where did you get that beautiful dress?M: I bought it at a boutique downtown. They have great deals there.5. M: I'm thinking of applying for a study abroad program next semester.W: That sounds exciting. I'm sure you'll have a great experience.Section BConversation 1M: Hello. This is Mike speaking.W: Hi, Mike. It's Lisa. Are you busy right now?M: Not really. What's up?W: I need some help with my math homework. Can you come over and explain a few things to me?M: Sure, I can be there in 15 minutes. See you soon.Conversation 2W: Good afternoon, this is Jane from Winfield Real Estate. How can I help you?M: Hi, Jane. I saw an ad for a house for sale on your website. I'd like to schedule a viewing.W: Of course. When are you available to come see it?M: How about tomorrow morning at 10 am?W: That works for me. I'll see you then.Conversation 3M: Hi, this is Tom from Tech Support. How can I assist you today?W: Hello, Tom. My computer is running really slow, and I can't seem to fix it.M: I can walk you through some troubleshooting steps over the phone. Let's see if we can solve the problem together.W: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.Section CPassage 1Skateboarding is a popular activity among young people. It involves riding and performing tricks on a skateboard, a wheeled board. Skateboarding can be done on various surfaces, such as streets, skate parks, and ramps. It requires balance, coordination, and skill. Many skateboarders enjoy the adrenaline rush and sense of freedom that comes with the sport.Passage 2Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It allows us to connect with friends and family, share photos and videos, and keep up with current events. However, it also has its drawbacks. Social media can be addictive and lead to feelings of loneliness and insecurity. It is important to use social media in moderation and be mindful of its impact on our mental health.Part 2: Personal Information1. Name: Amanda SmithOccupation: StudentAge: 20Hobbies: Reading, hiking, cookingFavorite music genre: Pop2. Name: David JohnsonOccupation: AccountantAge: 35Hobbies: Playing basketball, traveling, watching moviesFavorite food: Pizza3. Name: Sarah BrownOccupation: TeacherAge: 45Hobbies: Gardening, painting, cyclingFavorite book genre: Mystery4. Name: Mark TaylorOccupation: ChefAge: 30Hobbies: Golfing, photography, swimmingFavorite movie genre: ComedyThis concludes the listening exercise for Unit 1. Thank you for your attention.。
大连理工大学研究生英语口语教材,revised
⼤连理⼯⼤学研究⽣英语⼝语教材,revised研究⽣英语⼝语交流课程讲义2014.09by 马建军Part I, II, IV曹硕Part III Unit 1-4邱进Part III Unit 5-8Unit 1 BiodiversityUnit 2 LoveUnit 3 TimeUnit 4 Green BusinessUnit 5 BeautyUnit 6 CloningUnit 7 Media and CultureUnit 8 DevelopmentUnit 1 BiodiversityI.Phonetics: Intonation and Group meaning｜表意群（group meaning），↗表升调(rising tone)，↘表降调(falling tone)，→表平调(level)I see ↗animals | in the ↘zoo.Do ↗you →want to | →have a ↗look?I see ↗tigers | → running ↘fast.The ↗more →we get ↗together, | the happier →we will ↘be.Great ↗changes / →have taken place/in ↗China / →in the past ↗ten ↘years.The young →man / is my ↗brother / who ↗joined →the army / →three years ↘ago.Three ↗passions, /simple →but overwhelmingly ↗stro ng, / →have governed my →life: /→the longing for ↗love, /the search for ↗knowledge, /and →unbearable pity / for the ↗suffering of ↘mankind.Exercise: Reading aloudFor example/, we are losing about 100 species a day / because tropical rain forests/ are being cut down.//doc/1b1b3ab7b90d6c85ec3ac694.html eful sentences in speaking1.It‘s up to you.由你决定。
基于主题语境的高三英语词汇复习——以译林版高中英语必修三Unit“1_Nature_in_the_b
案例采撷基于主题语境的高三英语词汇复习———以译林版高中英语必修三Unit1Nature in the balance为例文|蒋跃峰在高三的关键时期，英语词汇的复习对于高考至关重要。
词汇不仅是语言的基石，更是理解和表达思想的工具。
面对庞大的高中英语词汇库，有效的复习策略成了教师和学生共同关注的焦点。
特别是在“Nature in the balance”单元中，词汇的学习不仅是为了应对考试，更是为了深入理解环境保护这一全球性话题。
高三学生已经积累了大量的英语词汇，但如何有效地运用和记忆这些词汇，是提高英语能力的关键。
教师将词汇置于具体的语境中，能使学生更好地理解和记忆每个词汇的用法和含义。
例如，在讨论环保议题时，相关的词汇不只是单纯记忆，而是要在讨论中活学活用，使其在学生的脑海中留下深刻的印象。
此外，这种基于主题语境的学习方式，还能激发学生学习英语的兴趣，提高他们的学习动力。
一、主题引入策略：激发环保兴趣在高三英语的词汇复习中，结合实际主题学习不仅能提高学生的学习兴趣，还有助于他们更好地理解和记忆新词汇。
以“人与自然”为主题的单元，不仅符合当前的教学趋势，还能激发学生对环境保护的关注。
这个主题不仅涵盖了广泛的词汇，还可以引导学生思考人类与自然环境之间的关系，理解可持续发展的重要性。
在这个单元中，教师可以利用多种方法激发学生的兴趣。
例如，通过播放与环境保护相关的短片、纪录片片段或新闻报道，让学生了解环境问题的现状和严重性。
此外，教师还可以组织辩论、小组讨论等互动活动，让学生就环保问题展开讨论，这样不仅能提高他们的语言表达能力，还能增强他们的团队协作和批判性思维能力。
除了课堂教学，实践活动也是不可或缺的一部分。
教师可以组织学生参与校园内的环保活动，如垃圾分类、节能减排等。
通过这些实践活动，学生不仅能将所学的环保词汇应用到实际中，还能深刻体会到保护环境的重要性。
此外，为了使学生能够更有效地掌握词汇，教师可以设计一些创新的教学方法。
高中英语长难句综合提升练习3(课件)
句子提升综合练三
4.我们被吓得魂不附体，身体僵住了，一动不动，教rightened/scared out of wits; We froze;/We stood still; The noise in the class room died down.
A team of 2______________(researcher) used DNA samples taken from the lake in Scotland 3______________ "Nessie" is believed to dwell(细想某事) and concluded that a more familiar creature was behind the legend.
What I didn't think was that such an elegant lady would fly into a rage.(主语从句) It was_____b_e_y_o_n_d__o_u_r_i_m_a_g_i_n_a_ti_o_nthat such a elegant lady would fly into a rage.(主语从句)
He _____h_u_r_r_ie_d______ to the train station, ____o_n_l_y_t_o_b__e_t_o_ld____ that the train had left.
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全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程3讲义Unit12Biodiversity
Unit 12 BiodiversityPart APre-listening TaskQuestions for Discussion1.Do you know anything about biological diversity or biodiversity?2.Where can we enjoy the beauty of biodiversity?3.Is biodiversity important? Why?4.What is meant by “endangered species”? Can you name some species that are endangered?5.What are the main causes that lead some animals and plants to decline in number or evendisappear completely?6.What can we do to save species from extinction?Demo:1. Do you know anything about biological diversity or biodiversity?The term “biodiversity”comes from “biological diversity”. It is the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem on the entire Earth. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems. The biodiversity found on Earth today consists of many millions of distinct biological species. The year 2010 has been declared as the International Year of Biodiversity. Today there is concern that the period since the emergence of humans is part of a mass reduction in biodiversity, caused primarily by the impact humans are having on the environment, particularly the destruction of plant and animal habitats.Additional Question for DiscussionA famous conservationist once said, “Animal conservation is a war to save the human race from committing suicide.” Do you agree?Demo:Y es, I do. As members of the earth’s ecosystem, animals play a major part in maintaining the balance and harmony of the earth’s environment. To a great extent, the human race and other animals rely on one another for survival. The extinction of one species would eventually lead to the extinction of another. If human beings did not protect animals, their own survival would soon be endangered. Therefore, a wise policy for the human race is “live and let live”.Language FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you may find useful in discussing the above questions.●Biodiversity refers to the diversity of living things on Earth and the environments in whichthey live.●Biodiversity is everywhere around us.●We can enjoy the beauty of biodiversity when we are close to nature.●Different species of flowers, trees, birds, animals show us the rich diversity of the livingworld.●All species that share the same natural environment depend on / interact with each other.●All species require a small / minimal amount of habitat for survival.●Biodiversity is important because all the species that share the same environment, or habitat,rely on one another for survival.●Every species, no matter how small, has an important role to play.●It is this combination that enables the ecosystem to prevent and recover from a variety ofdisasters.●Biodiversity is obviously useful for mankind as a larger number of plant species means agreater variety of crops.● A larger number of animal species ensure that the ecosystem is naturally sustained.●At least 40 per cent of the world’s economy and 80 per cent of the needs of the poor arederived from biological resources.●The richer the diversity of life, the greater the opportunity for medical discoveries, economicdevelopment, and adaptive responses to such new challenges as climate change.●Many species are endangered / threatened. Among these are the panda, the tiger, the sea turtle,the blue whale, the gray wolf, and the bald eagle.●Human activities and pollution are important causes of the extinction of species.●Governments / International organizations / Industries / Individuals should make great effortsto save endangered species / preserve biodiversity.●The protection of endangered species and habitats should be a top priority.●We must find solutions that benefit both humans and non-human species.Part BListening TasksPassage 1Why Is Biodiversity Important?Word Bankbiodiversity n. variety of living things 生物多样性philosophical a. of or related to philosophy 哲学的spiritual a. of the spirit, rather than the body 精神的；心灵的ecosystem n. all the plants and animals that live in a particular area and the complexrelationship that exists between them and their environment 生态系统species n. a class of animals or plants whose members are so similar that they canbreed with each other （动植物的）物种（单、复数形式相同）keystone n. basis 基石organism n. a living thing 生物；有机体regulate v. to control控制；制约recycle v. to convert (waste) to reusable material 回收利用pest n. an insect or other animal that harms food supplies or crops 害虫；有害动物（如老鼠等）raw a. not yet treated for use 未加工过的medicinal a. of healing 医疗的Script:The importance of biodiversity seems obvious to us. We enjoy the beauty of biodiversity when we take a walk in the park, take a trip to the zoo or a wild area, read books or watch TV shows about strange creatures in foreign lands. Some people believe that biodiversity is important simply because it is so wonderful. Some think there are philosophical or spiritual reasons for biodiversity. But there are other reasons why it is so important.The loss of biodiversity will change the balance of life on Earth. If an ecosystem is destroyed, many species adapted to that ecosystem may very likely be destroyed as well. If that species is what scientists call “keystone”, a whole ecosystem may depend on it. Biodiversity is also important in its direct benefits to people. Plants give us the air we breathe; animals and plants supply us with the food we eat; and organisms and microorganisms clean the air, regulate floods, recycle waste, and control pests.Biodiversity also has economic and health benefits. Both industry and agriculture depend on it for raw material and other things. And medicine is even more dependent on biodiversity. In China, more than 5,000 species of plants are used for medicinal purposes. Many species which were thought “useless” at first are found to be valuable. And this is a further threat from the loss of biodiversity.Language and Culture Notes1. Background informationBiodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the sum total of the different species of animals, plants, and organisms living on Earth and the variety of habitats in which they live. This very broad term is essentially a synonym of “life on Earth”. Scientists estimate that more than 10 million species exist on our planet, but so far only 1.75 million species have been discovered and named. And only a very small number of those have been examined for their value in medicine, agriculture, or industry. In the meantime, we are losing much of Earth’s biodiversity. Most biologists agree that we are facing the most serious extinction of species since the disappearance of dinosaurs 65 million years ago.2. loss of biodiversityThe loss of biological diversity may take many forms but at its most fundamental and irreversible it involves the extinction of species. At present species are disappearing at an alarming rate. According to the estimate of the American biologist Edward O. Wilson, we are losing 27,000 species every year. His estimate is accepted by most biologists. Human activities are largely blamed for this. However, as more and more people realize the importance of biodiversity, positive steps have been taken to protect endangered species and to preserve biodiversity. In 1992, at the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Rio de Janeiro, an agreement was reached by 160 countries, which called on governments to take action to protect plant and animal species.Exercise 1Listen to the recording and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is true, write T in the brackets. If it is false, write F in the brackets and the correct version in the blank.1. You can see biodiversity in the park. (T)2. You cannot enjoy the beauty of biodiversity in a foreign country if you don’t go there. (F)You can enjoy it through reading books and watching TV shows about foreign lands.3. Biodiversity is a term used to refer to the variety of living things in the world. (T)4. Scientists think that the importance of biodiversity lies in its presenting us with a wonderful world to enjoy. (F)Some people think so, but scientists believe that biodiversity is important to us because it is essential to our survival.5. The loss of a keystone species may destroy some of the living creatures in the natural world. (F) It may destroy an entire ecosystem.6. In China, over 7,000 species of plants are used for medicinal purposes. (F)More than 5,000 species of plants are used for medicinal purposes in China.Exercise 2Listen again and fill in the following blanks with the missing information.Biodiversity is everywhere around us. Without doubt, it is important to our life. Why? Below are some of the reasons:1. Biodiversity gives people a wonderful world to live in.2. The loss of any one kind of biodiversity will change the balance of life on Earth.3. Biodiversity brings direct benefits to people. For example, plants give the air we breathe.4. Biodiversity also has economic and health benefits. It provides industry and agriculture with raw material and other things. It is essential to medicine.5. Many species were thought useless at first but were later discovered valuable. This is a further threat from the loss of biodiversity.Passage 2How Many Species Are There?Word Bankgalaxy n. one of the large groups of stars in the universe 星系database n. a very large collection of related data arranged for convenient access, generally ina computer 数据库mammal n. a type of animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her body 哺乳动物microbe n. a living thing that is so small that it can’t be seen without a microscope 微生物；细菌Panama a country in Central America 巴拿马（中美洲国家）Script:Isn’t it surprising that scientists have a better understanding of how many stars there are in the galaxy than how many species there are on Earth? Their estimates of global species diversity vary from 2 to 100 million species. Most people agree on an estimate of somewhere near 10million and yet only 1.5 million have actually been named. Current knowledge of species diversity is limited. This problem becomes more serious because there is a lack of a central database or list of the world’s species.New species are still being discovered —even new birds and mammals. On average, about three new species of birds are found each year, and since 1990, 10 new species of monkeys have been discovered. Other groups are still far from being completely described; an estimated 40 percent of freshwater fishes in South America have not yet been classified.Scientists were startled in 1980 by the discovery of a huge diversity of insects in tropical forests. In one study of just 19 trees in Panama, 960 new species of beetles were discovered.As scientists begin investigating other little-known ecosystems, like the soil and the deep sea, “surprising”discoveries of species become commonplace. There is nothing strange about this, though, since as many as a million undescribed species are believed to live in the deep sea. And one gram of a small-sized piece of land might hold 90 million bacteria and other microbes. How many species these communities contain is still anyone’s guess.Language and Culture Notes1.Background informationWe humans have shared our planet with millions of creatures, yet we know very little of our neighbors. It is estimated that there exist 5 to 100 million species on Earth. But according to the latest counts, scientists have so far only described over 1.5 million species of animals, plants and algae. Among those are mammals (5,416), birds (9,956), reptiles (8,240), amphibians (6,199), insects (950,000), flowering plants (258,650), conifers (980), and mushrooms (16,000). The greatest diversity exists among insects, which account for nearly a million of the planet’s species. Mammals make up one of the smallest groups, with just 5,416 members.2. central databasea database that stores all the related information (about species)3. “surprising” discoveries of species become commonplacediscovering new species (in the soil and the deep sea) becomes quite ordinary4. anyone’s guesssomething that no one knows for sureExercise 1Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. Which of the following is true?a. Scientists don’t know much about the number of stars in the galaxy.b. Scientists have a sound knowledge about the diversity of species.c. Scientists don’t agree on the number of species in the world.d. Scientists show more interest in stars in the galaxy than in species on Earth.2. How many species are there on Earth according to most scientists?a. About 10 million.b. 2 million.c. 100 million.d. 1.5 million.3. In which of the following groups is the discovery of new species not mentioned in the passage?a. Birds.b. Monkeys.c. Trees.d. Freshwater fish.4. What can you learn from the passage?a. The soil and the deep sea belong to communities that haven’t been fully explored.b. It is surprising news whenever new species are discovered in the deep sea.c. A million species in the deep sea have been discovered and named.d. About 90 million species are believed to live in the deep sea.5. Which of the following best reveals the main idea of the passage?a. Scientists differ greatly in their estimates of global species diversity.b. Knowledge of global species diversity is still limited.c. The mystery of the deep sea and the soil remains to be uncovered.d. Surprising discoveries of new species are commonplace.Exercise 2Listen to the passage again and then give a simple answer to each of the following questions.1. Which do scientists know better, the number of stars in the galaxy or the number of species on Earth?The number of stars in the galaxy.2. What is the percentage of freshwater fishes in South America that have been described?About 60%.3. How were 960 species of beetles discovered?In one study of 19 trees in Panama.4. What other little-known ecosystems are scientists investigating?The soil and the deep sea.5. How many species live in these little-known ecosystems?No one knows for sure.Speaking T asksPair WorkDebating — Arguments for or against the view that urban expansions should be stoppedbecause they cause the loss of biodiversityA SampleNowadays, some people think that urban expansions in coastal cities should be stopped because they cause the loss of biodiversity. Are you for or against this view? Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card below.Possible Arguments (for reference)From the perspective of an environmental conservationist (positive)Nowadays because of economic development and the increase of population in coastal cities, commercial centers, new houses and tall apartment buildings are being built in outskirts which used to be the habitats of various kinds of animals, birds, insects and plants. With the rise of blocks of buildings and people moving into them, gradually the number of species has dwindled and some species have even disappeared completely.The loss of biodiversity will certainly change the balance of life on Earth. Therefore I think urban expansion projects should be stopped. We should encourage people to go and live in inland cities. If the population can be evenly distributed, urban expansions will become quite unnecessary and the loss of biodiversity can be at least partially avoided.From the perspective of a developer (negative)I don’t think we should stop urban expansions simply because some species are disappearing. Urban expansion is an inevitable trend. With the rapid development of the economy, more businesses are set up in coastal cities, which attract a large number of investors and university graduates from home and abroad. Hence, skyscrapers, high-rises, new residential areas need to be built to accommodate companies and their staff. As the space within coastal cities is quite limited, expansion into the outskirts is naturally the first choice. It is true that with people settling in, some species may have to move out or even disappear. However, it is unwise to give a sudden stop to urban expansion projects in coastal cities because it will result in a threat to the development of human society. I think a better way is to balance the preservation of biodiversity and human development. For example, we can set up parks as habitats for various kinds of species before building projects begin. In this way we can avoid the danger of the loss of biodiversity.Now use the above sample as your model and carry on similar activities with your partner.Some Ideas for ReferenceThe Argument (positive)1.We humans are the master of nature.2.We build shelters to protect ourselves from the natural elements.3.We can grow vegetables in greenhouses all year round despite the change of seasons innature.4.Nothing can stop us in our progress, not even high mountains or surging rivers. We can buildroads through mountains and bridges over rivers.5.We have invented automobiles, planes, boats and spaceships to reach almost everywhere.6.We discover cures for a great many illnesses and diseases.7.We build reservoirs to prevent floods and generate electricity at the same time.8.We can make artificial rainfall in drought-stricken regions and turn desert into farmland.The Counter-argument (negative)1.It’s true that we humans have kept acting like a master and doing whatever we want withnature for thousands of years. However, as a consequence of this “leadership”, now we are confronted with problems that are far beyond our control.2.We have asked too much from nature and have been punished again and again.3.We cut down too many trees and destroy forests and vegetation. As a result floods frequentlytake place.4.Irresponsible development of the economy has caused serious pollution of both air and water.And diseases, caused by pollution, are increasing at an alarming rate.5.Carbon dioxide emission from cars and other sources has caused global warming.6.The holes of the ozone layer make the earth less suitable to live for some creatures includinghuman beings.7.We humans, therefore, cannot ignore the counterattack of nature.8.Treat nature nicely and we human beings can doubtlessly live harmoniously with it.Part CTest Your ListeningA PassageListen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What does this passage mainly tell us?a. A special kind of tomato.b. A newly created tomato.c. A new kind of tomato that can grow on water.d. A kind of tomato created by some Canadian scientists.2. What is the significance of the new technology?a. It can help solve the problem of feeding the world’s growing population.b. It can meet the needs of the world development.c. It can help the land of poor countries to be productive.d. It can solve the problem of the world’s growing population.3. What will happen by 2025 according to the passage?a. About 214,000 babies will be born each day.b. About 247 million acres of land will be lost to agriculture.c. The land will have become too salty.d. The world’s population will amount to over 9 billion.Script:Scientists have created a tomato that can grow on salty water. The plant is the first crop of its kind ever produced in the world. Its significance cannot be overestimated. The new technology can help mankind solve the problem of feeding its ever-expanding population. It is estimated that by 2025 the world population will amount to more than 9 billion, an increase of 3 billion over 2,000. Each day 240,000 more people are born, ready to be fed like the rest of us.Unfortunately, not all the land on Earth can be used to grow crops for humans. About 24.7 million acres of land is lost to agriculture each year because the land has become too salty. The main cause of the problem is irrigation (灌溉). When farmers water their crops, salts in the wateralso enter the soil. Over time, salts such as sodium (钠) and calcium build up to such a point that they severely harm the growth of crops. Salts destroy most plants’ability to draw up water through their roots.But, the new variety of tomato produced by American and Canadian scientists can store salts in its leaves so that the fruit doesn’t taste salty. Researchers hope this technology will enable areas of poor quality land to become productive. And they can feed some of the world’s growing population.Part DTime to TalkLook at these pictures and describe them one by one. If possible, try also to find something relevant to talk about.Hints:1. A: American redwood trees, the tallest tree in the world, over 100 metres tall, 9 metres in diameter (直径), hollow at the base, so wide a truck can drive through, as old as over 2000 years, living witnesses to the human historyB: honey bees (蜜蜂), tiny compared with the redwood trees, close to a flower, very busy, the idiom “as busy as a bee” (像蜜蜂一样忙碌), social animals, amazing organizational ability2.koala (树袋熊), lovely animal, gray coat, round eyes, big black nose, a funny-looking animal,kangaroo (袋鼠), little pocket on its belly, its young grow up there, hope to go to Australia, take a picture of the lovely animal3.tiger, seem calm and peaceful, perhaps just had a meal, he lives in the wild, no cage, blackand yellow stripes, beautiful, though he is called “king of the mountains”, the number of tigers is shrinking, take measures to protect them, disappear from the world foreverDemo:1. A: This is a picture of the American redwood trees. Redwood trees are the tallest livingtrees in the world. They can grow to be over 100 meters tall and 9 meters in diameter. Some giant redwood trees have a hollow at the base, wide enough to allow a truck to drive through.Some of the oldest trees in the Redwood National Park are as old as over 2000 years. They are living witnesses to the human history.B: The picture on the right shows a little honey bee. It’s tiny compared with the redwood trees. It’s flying close to a flower. Bees are hard-working, thus we have the idiom “as busy asa bee”. They are social animals and have an amazing organizational ability. These twopictures show how diverse living things can be on the earth.2. This picture shows a lovely little animal, koala. It has a gray coat, round eyes, a big blacknose, and a short little tail. Funny-looking, isn’t it? It lives on a special kind of tree leaves.Like the kangaroo, it has a little pocket on its belly, and baby koalas live there until they growup. Koalas are found only in Australia, just as pandas are found only in China. I certainly hopeI can go to Australia one day and take a picture of lovely koalas.3. The tiger in the picture seems calm and peaceful. Maybe he’s just had a meal. He livesin the wild, as we cannot see a cage. Look at the black and yellow stripes on its body and his face. The patterns look very beautiful. Despite the fact that he is sometimes called “king of the mountains”, the number of tigers in the world is shrinking and there are fewer tigers in the wild. If no measures are taken to protect them, tigers may disappear from the world forever.Movie TimeWord BankPandora 潘多拉，希腊神话人名，电影中指虚构的一个星球名hemisphere n.半球orbit v.环绕轨道运行Saturn n.土星toxic a.有毒的uninhabitable a.不适合居住的tropical a.热带的the Amazon Basin 亚马逊盆地bioluminescent a.生物体发出冷光的trait n.特征emit v.发射ecology n.生态symbiotic a.共生的Navi 纳美人，电影中Pandora星球上的居民namesake n.同名savage a.未开化的terrain n.地带bewitching a.令人着迷的Script:Pandora, a world of wonder and mystery, incredible danger and strange beauty. From earth’s southern hemisphere, you can see the solar system where Pandora is located. Pandora is one of the many moons orbiting the planet Polyphemus. A gas giant planet the size of Saturn. Pandora’s toxic atmosphere makes it uninhabitable by humans. Tropical rain forest covers a large part of each of the continents. These rain forests are similar to those that once covered the Amazon Basin, but on a scale several times the size of anything on earth.A wide variety of animals can be found throughout Pandora, all inspiring and dangerous. But there is beauty even in the most frightening things. Every living organism on Pandora has bioluminescent qualities that set the night aglow. Plants, animals and marine organisms shared the same trait, emitting light in breathtaking patterns.From what scientists can tell, the Pandoran ecology works and communicates like a nervoussystem, suggesting a symbiotic relationship between all things on Pandora. The tree of souls. The tree is sacred to the Navi, and believed to be the heart of the deep connection of all life.Pandora. One can only think of its namesake in Greek Mythology. The box has been opened. Amidst the savage terrain and fierce creatures, we must assume the strange bewitching place might hold something inside itself for us all. Hope for our race, for our planet, and for the future of all living things.Exercise AFill in the blanks with the information you’ve got from the movie clip.Pandora, a world of wonder and mystery, incredible danger and strange beauty. From earth’s southern hemisphere, you can see the solar system (1) ____________________________. Pandora is one of the many moons orbiting the planet Polyphemus. A gas giant planet the size of Saturn. Pandora’s toxic atmosphere makes it uninhabitable by humans. Tropical rain forest covers a large part of each of the continents. These rain forests are similar to those that once covered the Amazon Basin, but on a scale (2) ____________________________________.A wide variety of animals can be found throughout Pandora, all inspiring and dangerous. But there is (3) ____________________________________. Every living organism on Pandora has bioluminescent qualities that set the night aglow. Plants, animals and marine organisms shared the same trait, emitting light in breathtaking patterns.From what scientists can tell, the Pandoran ecology (4) ____________________________________, suggesting a symbiotic relationship between all things on Pandora. The tree of souls. The tree is sacred to the Navi, and believed to be (5) ________________________________.Pandora. One can only think of its namesake in Greek Mythology. The box has been opened. Amidst the savage terrain and fierce creatures, we must assume the strange bewitching place might hold something inside itself for us all. (6) ____________________________, for (7) __________________, and for (8) _______________________.Keys:1. where Pandora is located2. several times the size of anything on earth3. beauty even in the most frightening things4. works and communicates like a nervous system5. the heart of the deep connection of all life6. Hope for our race7. our planet8. the future of all living thingsExercise BAnswer the following questions.1.Do you think that there are aliens (E.T.) living on other planets like Pandora? Give yourreasons.2.In the future, do you think human beings will colonize other planets which can support life?。
农业学科英语单词 Unit 3 Passage 1 What Is Biodiversit
Word List for Unit 3 Passage 1 What Is Biodiversity?1.variation 英[ˌveəriˈeɪʃn] 美[ˌveriˈeɪʃn]n.变化，变动; 变异；演变; 变奏曲; 变量It turned out that Watson and Venter shared fewer variations in their genetic sequences than they each shared with Kim.variability 英[ˌveəriəˈbɪləti] n.变化性，易变，变化的倾向; 变率2.Marion Island 马里恩岛3. Convention on Biological Diversity 《生物多样性公约》The 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a global legal framework forthe conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.4.inter alia adv. among other things; 除了别的以外(还)1)"the committee recommended, inter alia, that he be promoted"委员会特别提出他应当得到晋升.2)a collector who had, inter alia, 900 engraved gems, 59 marble busts, and over 2,500 coins and medals.一个有900 颗雕花宝石、59 尊大理石半身像、2,500 多枚钱币和纪念章，以及其他许多收藏品的收藏家。
5.terrestrial 英 [təˈrestriəl] adj.陆地的; 地球的; 人间的; <天>类地行星的反义词celestial (天空的）aquatic（水中的）1)terrestrial surface 地表2)digital terrestrial and digital satellite broadcasting3)Terrestrial and aquatic fauna may sometimes be found resting together under a loose stone.有时在松动的石头下可以同时看见栖息的陆生动物和水生动物。
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How do you think of fast food? (2 points) Why is fast food environmentally devastating? (1 point) Why does fast food reduce biodiversity? (1 point) What’s wrong with the food at the supermarket?(1 point) And why? (1 point)
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The most important reason to preserve biodiversity is for human survival. 1. Biodiversity is a source of medicine. 2. Biodiversity is important for agriculture. 3. Biodiversity is also important for diet and health. 4. Biodiversity is crucial for keeping climate in balance and providing plants that can grow in different climates. Maintaining biodiversity is important for our well-being.
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Parallel structure(排比结构) On the other hand, it is environmentally devastating, inadequate in meeting our daily requirements for nutrition, and reduces biodiversity.
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Topic 1: Biodiversity (the rich variety of species such as plants and animals)
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The greater the diversity we maintain in our diet, the greater the diversity we nurture in the fields and oceans. Fast food is environmentally devastating. Fast food reduces biodiversity. The food at the local supermarket lacks diversity. As individuals, we can nurture biodiversity by shopping in season, buying organic produce, and favoring less common types of food. We should nurture diversity in diet.
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Exercises: 1. Vocabulary in context
Diversity in diet helps preserve species
Eat sensibly Maintain / nurture diversity Hygienic Environmentally devastating Inadequate in Daily requirements for nutrition Reduce biodiversity Approximately Abandon Rely on ingredients local crops packaging profitable for convenience
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Why is biodiversity a source of medicine? (2 points) Why is biodiversity important for agriculture? (2 points) How is biodiversity connected to global warming? (2 points) How do we preserve biodiversity? (3 points)
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Deforestation It is estimated that The loss of biodiversity Preserve biodiversity Make contributions Apparently useless species Have medical/medicinal value A variety of Have impact on Food security devastating edible plants global warming keep climate in balance climate change inevitable improve yields genetic engineering
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1. range Possible methods range from high-tech operations in genetic engineering to simply the reservation of rainforests and the encouragement of biodiversity in agriculture and diet.
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1. The importance of biodiversity 2. Diversity in diet helps preserve spf biodiversity