1、1Unit 2 The environment一、课前基础自查(一)分类记单词省时高效 .阅读单词(知其意)1flow vi. 流，流动；流畅地进行n. 流动；连贯2clap vi. as a consequence, water sources have become badly polluted.There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer and that it is human activities that have caused this global warming.Having realized the great ha
2、rm caused by the haze and the importance of protecting the environment, people all over the country are taking measures to reduce the hazy weather.二、话题书面表达亮一点题 目 要 求 荒漠化问题在全世界日益严重。请根据下表要点以“Fighting against desertification”为主题设计一则海报。问题 全球荒漠化的面积占整个地球陆地面积的 1/4原因 滥砍滥伐；气候变暖等倡议 植树造林；呼吁人们提高环保意识注意：1.词数 100
3、左右；2标题和署名已给出，不计入总词数。Fighting against desertificationThe Students Union写作 4 步走第一步：句写对给词写句(用 方 框 内 的 词 汇 翻 译 句 子 )desertification, threaten, in many ways, land surface, be replaced with, lead to, phenomenon, without doubt, suffer, destruction, call on sb. to do sth., plant trees, take the responsibili
4、ty, promote peoples awareness, environmental protection, take an active part in 201沙漠化在很多方面威胁着我们。Desertification_has_threatened_us_in_many_ways.2全球大约四分之一的陆地面积已经被沙漠取代。About_one_fourth_of_the_worlds_land_surface_has_been_replaced_with_deserts._3许多因素导致了这一现象的发生，例如滥砍滥伐、气候变暖等。Many_factors_have_led_to_the_
5、phenomenon，such_as_illegal_cutting,_global_warming_and_so_on.4毫无疑问，我们的环境将受到更大的破坏。Our_environment_will_without_doubt_suffer_a_greater_destruction.5以下措施可防止进一步荒漠化。The_following_measures_may_stop_further_desertification.6政府应当号召人们多栽树。The_government_should_call_on_people_to_plant_more_trees.7我们年轻人应该承担起责任。
6、We_young_people_should_take_the_responsibility.8.我们应当提高人们的环保意识。We_should_promote_peoples_awareness_of_the_environmental_protection.9让我们积极参加这些活动吧！Lets_take_an_active_part_in_these_activities!第二步：量写够语句扩充10在句 1 中加入并列谓语“变得更加严重” 。Desertification_has_gone_from_bad_to_worse_and_threatened_us_in_many_ways.1
7、1在句 4 中加入条件状语从句“如果任由这种情况持续下去” 。Our_environment_will_without_doubt_suffer_a_greater_destruction_if_we_let_this_situation_continue_as_it_is. 第三步：语写美词句升格12用高级词汇 contributed_to 升格句 3 中的 led to, 然后加入主句“A survey shows that”将本句升级为复合句。A_survey_shows_that_many_factors_have_contributed_to_the_phenomenon,_such
8、_as_illegal_cutting,_global_warming_and_so_on.13用“There is no doubt that”句式改写句 11。21There_is_no_doubt_that_our_environment_will_suffer_a_greater_destruction_if_we_let_this_situation_continue_as_it_is. 14用非谓语动词合并句 7 和句 8。We_young_people_should_take_the_responsibility_to_promote_peoples_awareness_of_t
9、he_environmental_protection.第四步：篇连顺衔接成文用 in recent years， on the one hand， on the other hand 等衔接词连句成文Fighting against desertificationIn_recent_years,_desertification_has_gone_from_bad_to_worse_and_threatened_us_in_many_ways._About_one_fourth_of_the_worlds_land_surface_has_been_replaced_with_deserts.
10、A_survey_shows_that_many_factors_have_contributed_to_the_phenomenon,_such_as_illegal_cutting,_global_warming_and_so_on._There_is_no_doubt_that_our_environment_will_suffer_a_greater_destruction_if_we_let_this_situation_continue_as_it_is.The_following_measures_may_stop_further_desertification._On_the_
11、one_hand,_the_government_should_call_on_people_to_plant_more_trees._On_the_other_hand,_we_young_people_should_take_the_responsibility_to_promote_peoples_awareness_of_the_environmental_protection._Lets_take_an_active_part_in_these_activities!The_Students_Union.根据提示填空My aim in life is to_save (save) t
12、he environment for future generations. I want to become an environmental (environment) consultant after I graduate. Too many people think that pollution (pollute) cannot be stopped if we want the country to develop. But that is not true. We can cut back on dangerous and dirty (dirt) waste from facto
13、ries. Even though a factory produces a large quantity of goods, it does not mean that it has to pump a lot of pollution into the environment.I want to teach people to buy products that have been recycled (回收) as well. This is much better for the environment, because it means we do not need to cut do
14、wn too many trees. Companies and businesses can still operate (经营),22but the Earth will not have to suffer.There is no debating (debate) that we also have a problem with population. The number of people in the world keeps growing, and we are producing more rubbish and using up more raw_materials (原材
15、料). What if they run out? I am confident (confidence) that if we are all willing to work together, we can overcome these challenges and keep the Earth clean and healthy (health)10 .片段选词填空pollute， arouse， haze， concern， damage， reduce， protect， have a bad effect on， make joint efforts， pour into， run
16、 out， take measures， as a consequence， global warming We human beings have caused great damage to our environment, which has_a_bad_effect_on our existence. Plenty of rubbish and waste water are being poured_into the rivers; as_a_consequence,_water sources have become badly polluted. Besides, there i
17、s no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer and that it is human activities that have caused this global_warming. Whats more, many people worry that our energy will run_out quickly if we use it in an unchecked way. Therefore, protecting the environment has become a major concern of the society.More
18、 and more people have realized these problems and have taken_measures to stop them from taking place. Having realized the great harm caused by the haze and the importance of protecting the environment, 10 people all over the country are taking measures to reduce the hazy weather.11 As far as Im conc
19、erned, for our future we can do nothing but protect our 12 environment. It is urgent to arouse peoples awareness of environmental 13 protection. There is no denying that we should make_joint_efforts to win the 14 campaign of protecting the environment.一、复现单元考点增强备考信心23.高考中的语法填空1(2018全国卷)Corn uses les
20、s water than rice and creates less fertilizer (化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased (decrease) pollution in the countrys major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.2(2017北京高考)The national park has a large collection of wildlife, ranging (range) from butterflies to elephants
21、.3(2016浙江高考)It is important to pay your electricity bill on time, as late payments may affect your credit (credible)4(2015天津高考)If you have any doubts about your health, youd better consult (consultant) your doctor at once.5(2015天津高考)Absorbed (absorb) in painting, John didnt notice evening approachin
22、g.高考中的完形填空(选 用 方 框 内 的 词 汇 填 空 )measure, decrease, use up, produce, illegal, unwilling, appreciate, flood, beyond 1(2018全国卷)Lindseys husband was totally astonished by the unexpected visit.“I dont think we would have randomly invited him over but we _55_ it and the gifts.”_2(2018江苏高考)Raynor Winn and
23、her husband Moth became homeless due to their wrong investment. Their savings had been _36_ to pay lawyers fees._3(2018江苏高考)Wild camping is _43_ in England. To avoid being caught, the Winns had to get their tent up late and packed it away early in the morning._4(2017天津高考)I sent letters to everyone I
24、 knew, telling them about my project. It worked perfectly. Donations began _31_ in from hundreds of people._5(2016四川高考)Lainey is an example of an _58_ reader. As shown here, Lainey can become excited about reading when presented with literature on topics that interest her, and when the people around
25、 her model involvement in the reading process._246(2015安徽高考)Companies _45_ thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few._7(2015安徽高考)To _51_ the amount of rubbish and to protect the environment, more governments are requiring people to re
26、cycle materials. However, this is not enough to solve (解决) our problem._8(2015浙江高考)In a society that tends to _38_ everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn from a young age to consider the costs of our decisions in financial terms._9(2015天津高考)Although her description sounded wonderful, the
27、 price was _18_ our range, so we declined._答案：1.appreciate 2.used up 3.illegal 4.flooding5unwilling 6.produce 7.decrease 8.measure 9.beyond二、复现话题词汇提高阅读准度新高考下的命题新视角：“人与环境”是近几年的热点话题。随着人们环保意识的增强，对于环境问题的关注度也越来越高，相应的举措也会越来越多。在平时的学习中，应多注意国内外关于治理污染等方面的新闻信息，结合国家下大力气抓环保的决心和举措，从“人与自然”的角度去思考问题。话题感悟学习目标 语篇复现词汇，
28、活学活用记忆更深1(加彩词汇为本单元话题词汇，读文时请揣摩其用法)Have you ever thought about living in a “green” house, one that is healthy for you and your family and helps conserve the Earths resources? Some people want to build a new home, renovate an existing one, or make a few changes in their living habits. Every household c
29、an do something to support the conservation of the environment and improve our quality of life. As environmental concerns continue to increase worldwide, using more green products into our lives becomes more and more important. There is growing interest in green living, and the possibilities for ach
30、ieving it in our homes are rapidly expanding. Our companys website can show you more about that.Because buildings need enormous quantities of the Earths resources in their construction and daily operation, they offer many opportunities for new 25ecofriendly design as well as cost savings. The Green
31、 House shows the combination of architecture, interiordesign, and environmental responsibility. Home is where going green begins where we as individuals have the power to set a new course for a brighter future. If you are interested in these “green” houses, please contact us and our company will sen
32、d you more information about them. And were sure youll have a surprise.Email： ghouseabc Phone：3567218/3567219Fax：3390231语篇解读：文章介绍了有关“Green House”的相关内容，意在宣传推销自己的产品。1The main purpose of the passage is to _.Aremind people to protect the environmentBask people to buy a “green” houseCgive a brief introdu
33、ction of the “green” houseDexpress the writers own opinion about the environment解析：选 B 写作意图题。文章主要介绍了“green” house 以及与之相关的一些内容，其目的在于让人们买他们的产品。2From the passage, we can learn that the Green House shows _.Aonly interiordesign and outer appearance of the buildingBthe combination of architecture and envi
34、ronmental importanceCthe importance of the Green MovementDthe combination of architecture, interiordesign解析：选 D 细节理解题。文章第二段第二句指出 the Green House 展现了“architecture, interiordesign, and environmental responsibility”的结合。3The underlined word “ecofriendly” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Afriendly to peo
35、pleBgood for the design of buildingsCgood for the environmentDfriendly to the Green House解析：选 C 词义猜测题。eco是个前缀，意为“环境的，生态的” ，ecofriendly 的表面意思是“对生态环境友好的” ，也就是“有益于生态环境的” 。故选 C 项。4How many ways can you use to get more information about the products?26A1. B2.C3. D4.解析：选 D 细节理解题。第一段最后一句有公司的网址，文章结尾有 3 种联系方
36、式，因此共有 4 种方法。学习目标 题后把脉规律，练后得法理解更透2词义猜测技法(2)利用构词法解题(1)利用前、后缀猜词义英语中的前缀、后缀构词颇多，且特定的前后缀往往表示特定的含义，如：mis“错，误” ， mislead“误导” ；mid“中央” ，midway“半路” ；under“低于” ，underestimate“低估” ；anti“反对” ，antibody“抗体” ；er“从事某种职业的人，某地区、地方的人”，villager“村民” ；icist“家，者，能手” ， technicist“技师” ；logist“学家，研究者” ，geologist“地质学家” ；craft
37、“工艺，技巧” ，handicraft“手工艺” 。(2)利用合成词猜词义合成词是由两个或以上的单词结合构成的，其中一个词修饰或限制另一个词。如：snowfall“下雪” ， horseriding“骑马” ， waitingroom“候车室” ， greenhouse“温室” ， income“收入” ， afternoon“下午” ， grownup“ 成年人” ，watercool“用水冷却” ， threecornered“三角的” 。上文第 3 小题中， eco是个前缀，意为“环境的，生态的” ，ecofriendly 的表面意思是“对生态环境友好的” ，也就是“有益于生态环境的”
38、。故选 C 项。.阅读理解A(2019郑州质量预测)Come to the AG Societys expedition (探险) program and you will surely get unique experiences！SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS OF TONGADarren Jew and his team are your hosts for an unforgettable AG Society adventure, filled with inwater meetings with humpback whales (座头鲸) in the Kingdo
39、m of Tongas group of islands.11DAY KIMBERLEY COAST CRUISEThe AG Society is partnering APT to present an exciting voyage along the Kimberley coastline from Broome to Darwin.Expedition cruising offers the easiest way to explore the Kimberley.Guests on this 11day voyage 27WHO: Darren Jews Whales Underw
40、aterDATES: 26 September4 OctoberCOST: 5,450 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0756679413, email reservations or visit will go ashore, explore natural wonders, meet traditional owners, see rock art and spot wildlife.WHO: APTDATES: 616 SeptemberCOST: 13,395 per personBOOKINGS: Visit .auLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL
41、DIGThe AG Society offers you a chance to hunt for fossils (化石). Guided by experts, youll go to special locations, seeking new fossils for the collections of the Australian Opal Centre.Your discoveries will further establish these museum collections as a worldclass scientific and cultural resource.Th
42、ere are also a series of lectures on mining history, fossils, dinosaur hunting and new dinosaurs.AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITIONCome and join Tim Faulkner for a unique handson experience with this Tasmanian devil (袋獾) feeding program in the beautiful Barrington Tops of NSW.Youll get to see devils up close a
43、s you assist with feeding individuals.In addition to working with the animals, therell be opportunities to explore the areas natural treasures and spot local wildlife.Dont miss your chance to get involved in this important conservation effort.WHO: Australian Opal CentreDATES: 2025 AugustCOST: 2,200
44、per person, including all activities and lunches and dinnersBOOKINGS: Call 0427904587, email dig or visit WHO: Devil ArkDATES: 2426 NovemberCOST: 1,750 per personBOOKINGS: Call 0243408610, email info devilark.org.au or visit devilark.org.au语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了 AG Society 提供的四种不同的探险活动。1If you join in
45、 LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG, you can _.Ago to seek new fossils individuallyBlearn something about mining history28Ccollect the worldclass scientific fossilsDbecome an expert and go to special locations解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据 LIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG 部分中的“There are also a series of lectures on mining histo
46、ry, fossils, dinosaur hunting and new dinosaurs”可知，本题答案为 B。2What can you do if you take part in AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION?AHelp protect wildlife.BLearn about dinosaurs.CWatch humpback whales.DEnjoy an exciting voyage.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据 AG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION 部分中的“spot local wildlife”和“get involved in th
47、is important conservation effort”可知，本题答案为 A。3Which program will you choose if you want to enjoy rock art?AAG DEVIL ARK EXPEDITION.BLIGHTNING RIDGE FOSSIL DIG.C11DAY KIMBERLEY COAST CRUISE.DSWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS OF TONGA.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据 11DAY KIMBERLEY COAST CRUISE 部分中的“see rock art”可知，本题答案为 C。B(20
48、19太原模拟)Architect Vincent Callebaut recently introduced a plan for highflying teams of selfsufficient aircraft that are one part of airship cities and one part of hydrogenproducing floating farms. Called hydrogenase (氢化酶), the aircraft are 100% emissionfree and are capable of creating hydrogen without consuming land needed for crops or forests. Weve seen futuristic airs
