1、Module 6 Old and New三峡大坝位于中国湖北省宜昌市境内，是当今世界最大的水力发电工程。三峡大坝的修建，引发了上至政府高官下至普通百姓、甚至国外人士的广泛关注，对三峡的利弊也有各种各样的评价。那具体有哪些利弊呢？The construction of the Three Gorges Dam began in late 1994 and didnt complete until July 4，2012.While it serves many useful purposes for China and the world，they have some harmful conse
2、quences.The Pros of the Three Gorges DamFirst，it provides as much energy as 18 nuclear power plants do through harnessing the energy of running water.And all the energy it produces is renewable without destroying our environment in the process.Second，the site of the Three Gorges Dam has been attract
3、ing visitors from all over the world since its construction began.In turn，this new tourism market has greatly promoted the economic development in the region.Third，the Yangtze River has been known to flood，and when it does，tens of thousands of people lose their lives and homes.The construction of th
4、e Three Gorges Dam was originally meant to prevent this flooding from happening，and it has.Fourth，it helps ships to travel along the river，since the dam is placed right in the middle of the Yangtze River.In addition，it ensures that the entire river receives enough water during dry seasons and remain
5、s travelable at all times.The Cons of the Three Gorges DamFirst，the Three Gorges Dam has a bad effect on wildlife.The number of fish and plants that have been living in the Yangtze River for thousands of years is beginning to become smaller.Second，the construction of the Three Gorges Dam forced over
6、 one million people that lived near the dams construction site to move to a new place.Third，tons of rocks and sand are being pulled into the Yangtze River，causing big changes in its natural appearance.This pollution has been affecting the water quality for the animals and surrounding villages that r
7、ely on this water supply.根据短文完成下面单句语法填空。1The construction of the Three Gorges Dam was completed(complete) in July，2012.2The Three Gorges Dam can produce as much energy as 18 nuclear power plants do.3The site of the Three Gorges Dam has been attracting visitors(visit) from all over the world.4The con
8、struction of the Three Gorges Dam was originally meant to prevent(prevent) flooding.5Tons of rocks and sand are being pulled into the Yangtze River each year.Section Reading (Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary)新生词汇初识.匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思1civil A n.(常作复数)(历史的)遗迹；遗物2reservoir B vt.容纳(乘客等)3structure C adj
9、.民用的，国内的4terminal D n.水库5accommodate E n.建筑物；结构6construction F n.(机场的)集散站；候机厅；终点站7relic G n.建造；建设；建筑8generate H vt.迁移；搬迁9historical I adj.全球的10narrow J vt.浸入水中；淹没11submerge K vt.发(电)12global L adj.历史的；有关历史的13remove M adj.狭窄的【答案】 15 CDEFB 610 GAKLM 1113 JIH.选择下列句中相对应词组的汉语意思A既然 B实现 C阻挡 D梦想 E举行 F追溯到1He
10、r dream to enter the famous university came true. 2The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. 3Now that you put your hand to the work，you should do your best to finish it. 4I dream of playing a leading role in a film in future. 5Standing on the top of the mountain is an ancient tem
11、ple dating back to/from several hundred years ago. 6The art festival will take place next week and preparations for the art festival are being made. 【答案】 16 BCADFE教材语篇细研第一步 速读了解文章主题和段落大意速读 P53教材课文，匹配段落大意1Para.1 ASome details about the Three Gorges Dam.2Para.2 BThe dam flooded a large area and many p
12、eople had to remove.3Para.3 CMao Zedongs dream has come truethe Three Gorges Dam has been built.4Para.4 DThe reason why Sun Yatsen suggested the idea of a dam.5Para.5 EThe project flooded many famous historical sites.【答案】 15 CADBE第二步 细读把控文章关键信息细读 P53教材课文，选择最佳答案1Why is the Three Gorges Dam constructe
13、d?ATo harness the Yangtze River.BTo control flooding and provide power for the central region of China.CTo reduce the air pollution caused by burning coal.DTo realize Mao Zedongs dream.2Which of the following is TRUE about the Three Gorges Dam?AIt is walls of stone to hold back clouds.BIt is the thi
14、rd largest dam in the world.CIt is nearly 200 metres high and 15 kilometers wide.DIt has cost more than any other construction project in history.3What is the benefit after the construction?AMany cities，towns and villages have been flooded.BMore than one billion people in the region have moved from
15、their homes.CThe Three Gorges area has become one of the most beautiful areas of China.DMany famous historical sites have been flooded.4What does the writer think of the construction of the Three Gorges Dam according to the passage?AThere will be more advantages.BIt will bring some problems.CThe dis
16、advantages are much more than advantages.DNot mentioned at all.【答案】 14 BDCA第三步 精读能力升华 接轨高考根据 P53课文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Mao Zedongs dream has come 1.true(truly)The Three Gorges Dam has been built 2.across the Yangtze River.The Three Gorges Dam is another 3.biggest(big) construction project besi
17、des the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.Its aim is 4.to control(control) flooding and provide hydroelectric power for the central region of China.Sun Yatsen first suggested the idea.5.Though/Although the dam has brought about many problems， such as，flooding many areas and some famous 6.historical(his
18、tory) sites，the dam will generate electricity 7.equal(equally) to about 40 million tons of coal without 8.causing (cause) so much air pollution.Because of the dam，many people 9.have removed(remove) from their previous homes.With the help of government，they are living 10.a happy new life in different areas.
