1、UNIT 3ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONSection BLearning About Language必备知识基础练.单词拼写1.400,000 square kilometres of the Amazon b have already been deforested.2.The novel presents one aspect of the (改革) in the countryside.3.Some children (经历) a complete transformation when they become teenagers.4.He is friendly
2、 and (幽默的),and what he says can always please us as well.5.If you want to apply for the job,you must s your application before January 1st.6.The market has shown (每年的) growth of 20 percent for several years.7.Whatever troubles arise,well have peace of mind amidst seeming (混乱).8.It is assumed that wo
3、men are normally more (敏感的) than men.短语填空in search of,die out,known as,bring about,on behalf of,lead to,as well as,link . to1.He spoke all the members of the faculty and staff.2. Chinas largest nature reserve,Changbaishan is a wonderful tourist attraction.3.Rescue workers are digging through the rui
4、ns other victims.4.Educated people may be surprised to find 200 years ago people didnt illness problems in the environment.5.The invention and the use of the computer have great changes in the society.6.Since human appeared in the world,thousands of kinds of animals have .7.Studying babies play may
5、a better understanding of science.8.As we can see,some theme parks are amusing educational.单句语法填空1.He asked John if he (swim).2.Lily said that she (go) back the next month.3.She said that she (not hear) from him since May.4.He said Columbus (discover) America in 1492.5.The policeman warned the child
6、ren (not play) football in the middle of the street.句型转换1.She asked,“Have you seen the film?”(改为间接引语)She asked me whether/if the film.2.She asked us,“Where are you going to get off?”(改为间接引语)She asked us going to get off.3.The teacher said,“The earth goes round the sun.”(改为间接引语)The teacher said the e
7、arthround the sun.4.The teacher told the students to use their time wisely.(改为直接引语)The teacher the students,“Use time wisely.”5.He asked me if I would go to Beijing by air the next day.(改为直接引语)He asked me,“ go to Beijing by air next day?”关键能力提升练.阅读理解Rising sea levels,extremes of weather and more dro
8、ughts and floods will all destroy the worlds energy systems as global warming picks up its pace,a new report has found.Energy companies are quite often cited as part of the problems of climate change,generating the lions share of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions,amounting to around 60% of the tot
9、al.But they will also suffer as global warming worsens.Many large plants are particularly threatened by floods because they lack protection from sudden storms.Electricity distribution networks are also likely to be affected.Christoph Frei,secretary general of WEC,said governments must play a key rol
10、e in ensuring the worlds important infrastructure is protected.Climate change is certain to affect the energy sector.We need powerful policy frameworks to unlock the long-term investments that are urgently needed to deliver the future we want.Leadership will be required at all levels.Despite efforts
11、 to increase energy efficiency,the amount of energy used globally is still set to rise.But the effects of this could be reduced if companies spend more energy on renewable and low-carbon forms of energy.However,there is little sign so far that energy companies around the world have got this message.
12、Fossil fuels continues to dominate new investment in energy generation capacity,according to the International Energy Agency.Besides,we have failed in creating a global price for carbon emissions,which could help to reverse this trend.Another key focus must be energy distribution networks,according
13、to the report,as new technology can be used to make them“smart”,saving energy by distributing energy from generators to users in more intelligent ways.“The time has come to get real about the challenges facing the energy sector,” Frei said.Philipes Joubert,executive chairman of WECs global electrici
14、ty initiative and former president of Alstom Power,said large companies are taking note.“Leading businesses in this sector are increasingly realising that business as usual is no longer acceptable.”1.The energy companies are also sufferers because .A.they are responsible for climate changeB.their gr
15、eenhouse gas emissions make up 60% of the totalC.some sudden natural disasters have a great effect on themD.the government provides no protection for them2.What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph refer to?A.Noticing.B.Missing.C.Writing.D.Arguing.3.What is the authors attitude towards t
16、he present energy systems?A.Positive.B.Concerned.C.Optimistic.D.Uncertain.4.What can be the best title for this passage?A.Energy Companies Are to Blame for Their BehavioursB.Renewable and Low-carbon Forms of Energy Will Be a TrendC.Energy Distribution Networks Must Be SmarterD.The Worlds Energy Syst
17、ems Suffer from Climate Change.七选五Are you worried about our earth?Do you want to do what you can to save it?1 It may seem like the actions of one person wont make a difference,but there are actually many ways you can help.Here are some of them.Turn it off.Turn off anything that uses electricity when
18、 not in use.2 If you leave your television on or dont turn off lights,it wastes electricity.Remember to turn things off when you dont need them.Start recycling.Its not just paper,plastic and glass that can be recycledclothes can be,too.3 Its good for the environment and youll get a new look for free
19、!4You dont have to travel far to get what you need,and products dont have to travel far to get to you,either.Shop at farmers markets and buy food that was produced as close to your home as possible.And when youre online shopping,try to find things that wont have to travel long distances.Save water.I
20、f you dont let the water run when youre brushing your teeth and take showers instead of baths,you will be using less water and less energybut youll still be just as clean!5 Use a method that requires less water to get the dishes clean.A.Buy things nearby.B.Think before you eat.C.Its hard to know whe
21、re to start.D.Turn short jeans youve grown out of into shorts.E.Also,dont wash dishes with the water running continuously.F.This goes for lights,televisions,computers,printers,and so on.G.Bring a reusable water bottle with you when travelling or at work.Section BLearning About Language.1.basin2.refo
22、rm3.undergo4.humourous5.submit6.annual7.chaos8.sensitive.1.on behalf of2.Known as3.in search of4.link;to5.brought about6.died out7.lead to8.as well as.1.could swim2.would go3.had not heard4.discovered5.not to play.1.I had seen2.where we were3.that;goes4.said to;your5.Will you.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了世
23、界的能源系统遭受着环境变化的影响。1.C细节理解题。根据第三段首句“Many large plants are particularly threatened by floods because they lack protection from sudden storms.”可知,一些突发的自然灾害对于能源公司有巨大的影响,故选C项。2.A词义猜测题。根据最后一段最后一句“Leading businesses in this sector are increasingly realizing that business as usual is no longer acceptable.”可知
24、,这一领域的主要企业已经日益意识到常规生产已经是难以接受的。说明他们已经注意到了这一严重的问题,故选A项。3.B推理判断题。根据文章内容以及倒数第二段中的“The time has come to get real about the challenges facing the energy sector.”可知,作者对此事件还是很关切的,故选B项。4.D主旨大意题。根据文章首段中的“Rising sea levels,extremes of weather and more droughts and floods will all destroy the worlds energy syst
25、ems as global warming picks up its pace”可知,海平面上升、极端天气以及更多的干旱和洪水等自然灾害都在破坏着世界的能源系统,加速了全球变暖的进程。由此可知,D项“The Worlds Energy Systems Suffer from Climate Change(世界的能源系统遭受着环境变化的影响)”作为文章的标题最合适,故选D项。.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种保护环境的方法。1.C根据下文中的“but there are actually many ways you can help”可知,C项“Its hard to know wh
26、ere to start.”在语意上和上文构成转折关系。2.F根据上文中的“electricity”和下文中的“television”以及“lights”可知,F项中的“lights,televisions,computers,printers”与之相呼应。3.DD项中的“jeans”和“shorts”呼应上文中的“clothes”。且D项表达的内容符合上文中提到的“can be recycled”。4.A根据下文中的“dont have to travel far”和“as close to your home as possible”可知,A项中的“nearby”与之相呼应。5.EE项中的“wash dishes”呼应下文中的“get the dishes clean”。且E项中的“dont wash dishes with the water running continuously”和上文中的“you dont let the water run when youre brushing your teeth and take showers”构成并列关系,E项中的“Also”承接上文。