1、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和各种各样的评价。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 consequences.The Pros of the Three Gorges D
2、amFirst，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 attracting visitors from all over the world s
3、ince 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 the Three Gorges Dam was originally mean
4、t 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 remains travelable at all times.The Cons of
5、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 one million people that lived near th
6、e 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 rely on this water supply.阅读障碍词1consequ
7、encen后果；结果2harness v利用3promote v促进；增进4originally adv.原先；起初5ensure v保证；确保诱思导读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 attracti
8、ng visitors(visitor) from all over the world.4The construction of the Three Gorges Dam was originally meant to prevent(prevent) flooding.SectionReading(Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary).匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思()1.canalAn.建造；建设；建筑()2.civil Bn.运河()3.terminal Cn.(机场的)集散站；终点站；候机厅()4.date Dv.迁移；搬迁()5.accommo
9、date Ev.始于(某一历史时期)()6.construction Fv.容纳(乘客等)()7.historical Gadj.民用的；国内的()8.narrow Hadj.历史的；有关历史的()9.global Iadj.狭窄的()10.remove Jadj.全球的【答案】15BGCEF610AHIJD.选择下列句中词组的汉语意思A既然 B实现 C阻挡 D梦想 E举行 F追溯到1Her dream to enter the famous university came true. 2The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood
10、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 temple dating back to/from several hundred years ago. 6The art festival will take place next week and prepa
11、rations for the art festival are being made. 【答案】16BCADFEThe Three Gorges Dam“Walls of stone to hold back clouds and rain”Mao Zedong wrote a poem in which he dreamed of“walls of stone to hold back clouds and rain till a smooth lake rises in the narrow gorges”.Now his dream has come true.The power of
12、 the Yangtze River，which is the worlds third longest river，has been harnessed by the Three Gorges Dam.三峡大坝“更立西江石壁，截断巫山云雨”毛泽东写过一首词，在词中，他想象了“更立西江石壁，截断巫山云雨，高峡出平湖”的壮丽景观。如今，他的理想变成了现实。世界第三大河长江激流的能量被三峡大坝利用了起来。 助读讲解此处为“介词inwhich”引导的定语从句，修饰先行词a poem。The Three Gorges Dam，which is the biggest construction proj
13、ect in China since the building of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal，has been built to control flooding and provide hydroelectric power for the central region of China. The dam is nearly 200 metres high and 1.5 kilometres wide.It is the largest hydroelectric power station and dam in the world and h
14、as cost more than any other construction project in history.三峡大坝是中国自修建长城和开凿大运河以来最大的建筑工程，它的修建是为了控制洪灾并为华中地区提供水力发电。大坝接近200米高，1 500米宽。它是世界上最大的水力发电站和水坝。它的耗资比历史上其他任何建筑工程都大。 助读讲解本句中which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The Three Gorges Dam；to control .为不定式短语作目的状语。Sun Yatsen，who was the leader of the 1911 Revolution，first s
15、uggested the idea of a dam across the Yangtze River in 1919.Three quarters of Chinas energy is produced by burning coal.In 1993，China used l2 billion tons of coal for heating and generating electricity.Unfortunately，burning coal causes serious air pollution and increases global warming.The dam will
16、generate electricity equal to about 40 million tons of coal without causing so much air pollution.辛亥革命的领导者孙中山在1919年首次提出在长江上修建一个大坝的设想。中国四分之三的能量是通过燃煤获得的。1993年，中国燃掉了12亿吨煤用于供热和发电。不幸的是，燃煤造成了严重的空气污染，加剧了全球变暖。大坝将要生产相当于燃烧4 000万吨煤所产生的电量，但却不会造成那么严重的空气污染。助读讲解本句中equal to .为形容词短语作后置定语，修饰electricity；without causin
17、g .为介词短语作伴随状语。The reservoir has flooded 2 cities，11 counties，140 towns and more than 4，000 villages.More than a million people who lived in the region have moved from their homes.Now theyre living a happy new life in different areas.大坝水库淹没了两个城市、11个县、140个城镇和4 000多座村庄。100多万当地人已经搬迁到其他地区。现在，他们在不同的地区过着幸福
18、的新生活。 助读讲解who lived in the region为who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词people。The Three Gorges area is one of the most beautiful areas of China and the project has flooded some of Chinas most famous historical sites，including the Qu Yuan Temple，the Han Watchtower (望台) and the Moya Cliff carvings. About 800 historical re
19、lics have been submerged.Some of them are being removed and some are being put into museums.三峡地区是中国风光最美丽的地区之一。因为这项工程，中国一些最著名的历史遗迹被水淹没，包括屈原祠、汉望塔和摩崖石刻。大约800处历史遗迹已被淹没。它们当中有一部分正在被转移，还有一部分被博物馆收藏。助读讲解本句中第一个and连接两个并列分句，including相当于介词，including .为介词短语作状语。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.1ASome details
20、about the ThreeGorges Dam.2Para.2 BThe dam flooded a large area and many people 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 famoushistorical sites.【答案】15CADB
21、E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 constructed?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 Thre
22、e Gorges Dam?AIt is walls of stone to hold back clouds.BIt is the third largest dam in the world.CIt is nearly 200 metres high and 15 kilometres 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
23、 flooded.BMore than one billion people in the region have moved from 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
24、?AThere will be more advantages.BIt will bring some problems.CThe disadvantages are much more than advantages.DNot mentioned at all.【答案】14BDCA第三步研读能力升华接轨高考根据P53教材课文，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 true.The Three Gorges Dam has been built 1.across the Yangtze River.The Three Gorges
25、 Dam is another 2.biggest(big) construction project besides the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.Its aim is 3.to control(control) flooding and provide hydroelectric power for the central region of China.Sun Yatsen first suggested the idea.4.Though/Although the dam has brought about many problems，such
26、as，flooding many areas and some famous 5.historical(history) sites，the dam will generate electricity equal to about 40 million tons of coal without 6.causing (cause) so much air 7.pollution (pollute)Because of the dam，many people 8.have removed(remove) from their previous homes.With the help of government，they are living 9.a happy new life in different 10.areas (area)
