1、UNIT 2LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE美文诵读开启快乐学习之旅 对应学生用书P096假定你是李华，你正在紧张复习，但最近你遇到了一些导致你无法集中精力学习的问题。于是你给你校的外籍心理老师Kate写一封求助信寻求帮助。要点如下：1所遇到的问题；2希望得到她的帮助。注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。Dear Kate，I find it quite hard to concentrate on my study, so Im writing to ask you for help.Im encountering some problems which
2、trouble me a lot.First, I have to spend so much time on my homework that I hardly have time to play sports.Moreover, the high expectation from my parents makes me extremely stressed.What troubles me most is that its difficult for me to fall asleep every night.Could you please offer me some advice on
3、 how to solve these problems? Looking forward to your early reply.Best wishes!Yours sincerely，Li Hua1好词靓语encounter some problems遇到一些问题the high expectation from my parents 来自父母对我的高期望2美言佳句I find it quite hard to concentrate on my study.我发现很难集中精力学习。What troubles me most is that its difficult for me to
4、fall asleep every night.最困扰我的是每天晚上我都难以入睡。完成句子1但我们发现很难使改编的情节足够完整和吸引人。But we find_it_difficult_to_make_the_plot_adapted_complete and attractive enough.2你所要做的就是好好休息，并听从医生的建议。What_you_have_to_do is have a good rest and follow the doctors advice.课前自检先记忆再自测，锁定薄弱点 对应学生用书P097【主干知识背诵】.单词派生记忆1distant adj.遥远的；
5、远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的distance n距离；(空间的)遥远；(时间的)久远2prefer vt.更喜欢；更愿意preference n爱好；偏爱3critic n批评家；评论员critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的criticize vt.批判；挑剔；指责4innovate vt.创新；改变innovation n创新；改造innovative adj.创新的；革新的5secure adj.安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的 vt.获得；拴牢；保护security n保护措施；安全工作6crime n犯罪活动；不法行为；罪行criminal n罪犯 adj.犯罪的7occupy
6、 vt.占据；占领occupation n职业；占领8absent adj.缺席的；不在的；缺乏的absence n缺席；缺乏；不存在9normal adj.正常的；一般的；精神正常的normally adv.正常地；正常情况下abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的10accurate adj.精确的；准确的accuracy n精确；准确度accurately adv.精确地；准确地.单元核心短语1apologize for 因而道歉2in the absence of 无时；缺少时3benefit from 从中受益4look on (以某种方式)看待5be opposed to 反对6
7、keep in touch (with.) (与)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况)7switch on/off 打开/关上(电灯、机器等)8keep track of 跟踪；记录；了解的动态9early on 在初期；早先10in this sense 从这种(某种)意义上来讲.教材重要词块1look on the positive side of change着眼于变革的积极面2driverless cars 无人驾驶汽车3waste resources 浪费资源4provide a more comfortable environment to live in 提供一个更为舒适的居住环
8、境5advanced technology 先进的技术6regular health checks 定期健康检查7potential natural disasters 潜在的自然灾害8through using social media 通过使用社交媒体9care about luxuries 关注奢侈品10follow the lives of the rich and famous追随富人和名人的生活.经典句式1These smart homes will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable env
9、ironment to live in.这些智能房屋保证我们的安全，为我们节省能源，并且为我们提供更加舒适的居住环境。2Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。3If you start to have sleep o
10、r weight problems, it will send a warning to your phone.如果你开始出现睡眠或体重问题，它就会给你的手机发出警告。4This way, you will be able to fix the problem before your home becomes flooded or catches fire.这样，家中被淹或发生火灾之前，你就能解决这个问题。5Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily eve
11、n if they are on opposite sides of the world.此外，因特网使得与家人和朋友保持联系成为可能，即使他们远在天涯。【基础小题自测】.单词拼写1Patients will have some abnormal (异常的) behavior when they are in low spirits.2Most buildings are also equipped with automatic (自动的) fire alarm systems.3Many experts think it can cause potential (潜在的) problems
12、to such a sensitive environment.4In a world with so much information available (可获取的), this is an important skill.5There was no secure (可靠的) method of measuring longitude until the 17th century.6Research shows these plants grow in the rural (乡村的) areas.7They are trying to design a product to match c
13、onsumer preference (偏爱).8In the end, I just got fed up with his constant (不断的) complaining.9After a long absence (缺席) from school, I feel really stupid because I am a bit behind the others.词汇派生1She gave her children a warning (warn) not to play on the road.2Some news will excite their readers instan
14、tly (instant) while others wont.3The railway station is at a distance (distant) of two miles away from our school.4Wherever human light spills into the natural (nature) world, some aspect of life is affected.5It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone via a Bluetooth
15、wireless (wire) connection.6Along with your wonderful innovation (innovate), you need to hand in a report, explaining how the idea occurs to you.7Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical (critic) eye.8Not only can it be used to pr
16、edict major diseases, but it can foresee the examinees food preference (prefer).短语填空in the absence of, look on, keep in touch with, benefit from, keep track of, lead to, be opposed to, switch off1Im sure you will benefit_from this experience sooner or later.2At first Peter was_opposed_to the proposa
17、l, but later he had to give in.3Nowadays, many people keep_in_touch_with friends and family through Wechat.4Simon felt very tired and sleepy, so he switched_off the computer and went to bed.5Helen took it for granted that people would look_on her as the firstclass singer.6In_the_absence_of any furth
18、er evidence the police havent been able to solve the case so far.课堂讲练析词汇研句式，强化核心点 对应学生用书P098 重点词汇分类突破【核心词汇精析精练】1persuade vt.说服；劝说派生persuasion n说服；劝说近义convince, advisepersuade sb. to do/into doing sth.说服某人做某事persuade sb. not to do/out of doing sth.说服某人不做某事try to persuade sb. to do sth. 试图说服某人做某事佳句背诵T
19、hough Tom was stubborn, they determined to persuade him to travel together.虽然汤姆很固执，但他们决定说服他一起去旅行。小题练透单句语法填空At last Simon was persuaded of her honesty.He is very stubborn.Seldom can he be persuaded to_do (do) whatever he dislikes.写作运用一句多译我终于说服我的同学接受了我的观点。I managed to persuade_my_classmates_to_accept_
20、my_point_of_viewI managed to persuade_my_classmates_into_accepting_my_point_of_view2command n指令；命令；控制vt.命令；控制派生commander n指挥官；负责人近义order, control, instruction(1)at ones command 听某人支配have a good command of 掌握；精通(2)command sb. to do sth. 命令某人做某事command that sb. (should) do. 命令某人做佳句背诵Besides, I have su
21、ch a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher.除此之外，我如此精通英语以至于被选为英语课代表。小题练透单句语法填空Im at your commandwhat would you like me to do?I have a good command of English and Chinese, which is beneficial for introducing Chinese paintings.写作运用句型转换/一句多译The police commanded the
22、 witness to describe what had happened.The police commanded that the witness (should)_describe_what_had_happened我的表弟英语学得不好。My cousin doesnt_learn_English_wellMy cousin doesnt do_well_in English.My cousin doesnt have_a_good_command_of English.3preference n爱好；偏爱派生prefer vi.更喜欢；认为胜过近义hobby(1)have a pre
23、ference for 偏爱；更喜欢give a preference to 给以优惠；优待(2)prefer (doing) sth.to (doing) sth. 与(做)某事相比更喜欢(做)某事prefer to do sth. rather than do sth. 宁愿做也不愿做佳句背诵Preference will be given to graduates of this university.这所大学的毕业生会被优先考虑。小题练透单句语法填空Many people have a preference for the original plan.We give preferenc
24、e (prefer) to those with education and service industry sale experience.Mr.Baker preferred to_stay (stay) at home with his children than go out for Christmas.写作运用完成句子许多人强烈表示更喜欢原计划。Many people expressed a_strong_preference_for the original plan.4instant n瞬间；片刻adj.立即的；速食的；速溶的派生instantly adv.立刻；马上近义mom
25、ent, immediatein an instant立刻；马上for an instant 一时；一瞬间the instant 一就佳句背诵I couldnt answer such an easy question for an instant.那么容易的问题我竟一时回答不上来。小题练透单句语法填空I recognized him the instant the door opened.In an instant, he took off his jacket and jumped into the lake.Unfortunately, the driver and two passen
26、gers were killed instantly (instant).写作运用完成句子互联网通过社交媒体、无现金支付连接全球，成为了信息的即时来源。The Internet connects the world through social media, cashless payments, becoming_an_instant_source_of_information5combine vt.& vi.(使)结合；混合派生combination n联合；结合近义mix(1)combine to do sth.联合起来做某事(2)combine.with. 把与相结合佳句背诵The pi
27、pa sounds and its pauses combine to make a poetry of sound.琵琶之音和它的延长音一起构成了声音的诗歌。小题练透单句语法填空Several factors combined to_harm (harm) our friendship.Diets are most effective when combined with exercise.The firm is working on a new product in combination (combine) with several overseas partners.写作运用完成句子毕
28、业生被建议将知识和实践结合起来。The new graduates are advised to_combine_their_knowledge_with_practice6oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻拦派生opposition n反对；抵制近义object, resistoppose doing sth.反对做某事be opposed to 反对；与对立as opposed to (表示对比)而；而非佳句背诵On the other hand, there are those, like George, who are opposed to this view and believe
29、that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air.另一方面，还有一些人，像乔治，反对这一观点，他们认为我们不应为大气中含大量的二氧化碳而担忧。小题练透单句语法填空However, many parents oppose separating (separate) students into science and art.The citizens are strongly opposed to building (build) a new hall, which may cost lots of mo
30、ney.200 people attended the meeting, as opposed (oppose) to 300 the previous year.写作运用完成句子上一次所有与会的成员都坚决反对这项计划。Last time, all the members present opposed_the_plan bitterly.7resist vi.& vt.抵制；反抗；抵挡派生resistance n抵制；反对；抗拒近义boycottresist doing sth.抵制做某事cant resist doing sth. 忍不住做某事佳句背诵He found it hard to
31、 resist watching the movie.他发现忍住不看这部影片很难。小题练透单句语法填空The coat looked very nice and it happened to be 40% off, so I couldnt resist buying (buy) it.To gain further development, the firm had to overcome its resistance (resist) to new technology.写作运用完成句子青少年可能觉得很难抗拒同龄人的压力。Teenagers may find it difficult to
32、_resist_peer_pressure. 8switch off关上switch on打开switch.to. 把转向switch over (使)交换位置；(使)变换频道佳句背诵I was about to switch off the light when I heard a loud noise.我正要关上灯这时听到一声巨响。小题练透单句语法填空I havent been watching the Olympics.I just happened to switch overTheres little point discussing the topic.Lets switch it
33、 to another.I heard that song My Chinese Heart whenever I switched on the radio during that time.写作运用完成句子后来我父亲的兴趣转向了太极拳。Later my fathers interest switched_to Tai Chi.9keep track of跟踪；记录；了解的动态lose track of与失去联系；不了解的动态on track 步入正轨佳句背诵It is important to budget your income so you can keep track of how
34、your money is being spent.对自己的收入进行预算是很重要的，这样你就清楚把钱花在哪了。小题练透单句语法填空Henry tried to get his life back on track after the incident.Or wear a pedometer and keep track of your steps, which is also a good choice.写作运用完成句子很遗憾我早已与彼得失去了联系。Its a pity that I lost_track_of Peter long ago.电脑会自动记录物品的数目和价格。The comput
35、er will automatically keep_track_of_the_number of items and their price.10in this sense从这种意义上讲in a sense从某种意义上说make sense 讲得通；合乎情理make sense of 理解；弄懂佳句背诵These sentences dont make sense to me; I cant understand them.这些句子对我来说讲不通，我不懂它们的意思。写作运用完成句子经常锻炼以保持健康是有道理的。It_makes_sense to take regular exercise t
36、o keep fit.从某种意义上说你是对的，但你不了解全部的事实。You are right in_a_sense,_but you dont know all the facts.这些讲座提供机会让学生们了解互联网知识。The lectures offer students the chance to make_sense_of knowledge about the Internet.在这个意义上说，电脑不能替代教师进行有创意的工作。In_this_sense,_computers cannot replace teachers to do creative work. 11in the
37、 absence of (人)不在；(物)不存在；缺少(1)in sbs absence某人不在时absence from 缺席；不在(2)be absent from 缺席；不参加佳句背诵He was eager to be back after over a weeks absence from home.一个多星期没有回家，他急切地想回去。小题练透补全句子It was his_absence_of_mind (心不在焉) during driving that resulted in a terrible accident.Im writing to apologize to you f
38、or being_absent_from (缺席) the activity of the English club.In_the_absence_of (缺乏) any evidence, the police had to let the man go.写作运用完成句子趁他不在时，我打扫了他的卧室。In_his_absence,_I swept his bedroom.12keep in touch (with.) (与)保持联系；了解(某课题或领域的情况)get in touch with 与取得联系(动作)be in touch with 与有联系(状态)lose touch with
39、 与失去联系(动作)be out of touch with 与失去联系(状态)佳句背诵Having been out of touch with his parents for two weeks, Jones returned home, safe and sound.与父母失去联系两星期之后，琼斯安然无恙地回到了家中。小题练透完成句子借助于网络，我们可以通过发电子邮件保持联系。By means of the Internet, we can keep_in_touch by sending emails.请留下电话号码，以防我们再和你失去联系。Please leave your phon
40、e number in case we lose_touch_with you again.我不能给你提供建议，因为我不了解现阶段的经济状况。I cant give you advice, because I am out_of_touch_with economic conditions now.不幸的是，起初营救人员未能与那儿的人们取得联系。Unfortunately, rescue workers couldnt get_in_touch_with the people there at first.【重点词汇辨清记牢】.阅读词汇语境辨义Aadj.人造的Badj.偏远的Cn.创新Dadj
41、.相关的Eadj.生动的Fadj.自动的1(2020全国卷阅读D)Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输)._B_2Beidous messaging capacity has been increased to 1，200 Chinese characters in a
42、 single message.It is widely used in disaster alarms, automatic identification and information release._F_3(2020天津卷阅读A)Your local library can help you start a business by providing relevant information and supporting services._D_4Currently, Shenzhen is building toward its future and aims to be a glo
43、bal model that reflects a sense of competitiveness and innovation._C_5(2020浙江卷语法填空) New power machinery and artificial fertilizers (化肥) have now totally transformed a way of life that started in the Stone Age._A_.多义词汇语境辨义1(2020江苏卷单项填空)Many lessons are now available online, from which students can ch
44、oose for free._B_ Aadj.(人)有空的Badj.可获得的2He proposed that more companies should provide students opportunities to experience different occupations._A_An.职业Bn.占据3That way, astronauts would not have to bring building materials with them when they set up structures on the red planet._A_An.结构Bn.体系4Amid th
45、e outbreak of the novel coronavirus, concrete measures have been rolled out to secure employment of the poor population._B_Aadj.安全的Bv.保障5选择语境中critical的含义Dicks parents are highly critical of the school._C_Building makeshift hospitals was a key decision made in the critical moment._A_“They all hope th
46、e epidemic can end as soon as possible，” a doctor for critical patients told China Daily._B_6选择语境中switch的含义A.n.开关Bn.转换Cvt.打开，(使)改变Dvi.转换(2020浙江卷阅读B)In Bellevue, the switch to adaptive signals has been a lesson in the value of welcoming new approaches._B_The lights switch on automatically when it get
47、s dark._C_(2020全国卷阅读D)The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off “switch” where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight._A_Ever since COVID19 broke out, many restaurants shut down or switched to takeoutonly services._D_ 经典句式用活写美1句型公式：the instant引导时间状语从句教材原句Your lights will come on t
48、he instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already prepared for you.你一进家门，灯就会亮起，还有你最喜欢的音乐或电视节目(会自动播放)，而且你会发现晚餐已为你准备好了。the instant引导时间状语从句，相当于连词as soon as。the瞬间名词：the minute, the second, the moment等，意为“一就”，引导时间状语从句。类似的还有：immediately,
49、instantly, directly等。写作运用一句多译我一看到他就确信他正是警方正在搜寻的那个人。The_instant I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were searching for.The_minute I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were searching for.The_moment I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were searching for.Instantly I saw him, I kne
50、w he was the man the police were searching for.Immediately I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were searching for.2句型公式：makeitadj.to do教材原句Moreover, the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world.此外，因特网使得与家人和朋友
51、保持联系成为可能，即使他们远在天涯。句型make itadj./n.for sb. to do，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式，其中形容词或名词作宾语补足语。(1)makeit形容词/名词that从句makeit形容词/名词to do不定式(2)常用于这种句型的动词还有：think, consider, find, feel等。佳句背诵People in the west make it a rule to buy Christmas presents for their relatives and friends.在西方，人们常在圣诞节购买礼物给亲朋好友。小题练透单句语法填
52、空The Internet makes it possible for us to_share (share) the latest news.Susan made it clear to me that she wished to make a new life for herself.写作运用完成句子这产生了连锁反应，使生命的发展成为可能。This produced a chain reaction, which_made_it_possible_for_life_to_develop 当堂自测查漏补缺.单句语法填空1During the journey, Rena began a car
53、eer as a nature writer.2I woke up one morning to the sound of a leaking (leak) tap.3Much to our delight, the sound of water in the distance (distant) caught our attention and drove us to the river bank.4You need to hand in a report, explaining (explain) how the brilliant idea occurs to you.5Many of
54、the things we now benefit from would not be around but for Thomas Edison.6The destruction of such species could prevent researchers finding (find) cures for certain diseases.7If youre in the other persons office or in a public area, its much easier (easy) to excuse yourself to get back to your work.
55、8The newlybuilt road leading to the remote village makes it possible for people to travel to big cities.9(2020天津卷阅读B)Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice.10(2020江苏卷单项填空)Technological innovations (innovate), combined with good marketing, will promote
56、the sales of these products. .写作运用完成句子/句型转换1方舱医院缓解了定点医院的收治压力，使及时救治病人成为了可能。Makeshift hospitals have eased pressure on designated hospitals to receive and treat patients, which made_it_possible_to_treat patients in time.(it作形式宾语)2令我吃惊的是，没过多久他就从国外回来了。To my surprise, it was not long before_he_returned_f
57、rom_abroad(before)3表达一个想法的能力和一个想法本身同等重要。The ability to_express_an_idea_is_as_important_as the idea itself.(不定式作后置定语)4我建议他与乡村的孩子保持联系。I suggest that he keep_in_touch_with the children in the country.(touch)5The moment I arrived in Paris, I was greeted by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.As_soon_as I arrived in Paris, I was greeted by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.
