1、必修3Unit 2Healthy eating要 点 梳 理高效梳理知识备考重点单词1diet n日常饮食 vi.节食2balance vt.平衡；权衡 n天平；平衡balanced adj.均衡的3fry vt. & vi.油煎；油炸4curiosity n好奇心curious adj.好奇的5raw adj.生的；未加工的6lie vi.说谎；n.谎话；谎言liar n说谎者7customer n顾客；消费者8discount n折扣9weakness n缺点；虚弱；弱点weak adj.虚弱的weaken v使变弱10strength n力；力量；强项；长处strengthen v加强，
2、强化11consult vt.咨询；请教；商量12digest v消化，吸收 n消化，吸收；文摘，摘要digestion n消化力，领悟13debt n债；债务14glare vi.怒目而视；闪耀n.怒视；眩目的光15limit n界限；限度 vt.限制；限定limited adj.有限的16benefit n利益；好处 vt. & vi.有益于；有助于；受益beneficial adj.有利的，有益的17sigh vi.叹息；叹气n.叹息；叹息声18combine vt. & vi.(使)联合；(使)结合combination n联合，结合重点短语1be/go on a diet 节食2ou
3、ght to 应当；应该3lose weight 体重减轻；减肥4get away with 被放过；(做坏事)不受惩罚5tell a lie 说谎6win.back 赢回；重新获得7earn ones living 谋生8in debt 欠债9spy on 暗中监视；侦察10cut down 削减；删节11before long 不久以后12put on weight 增加体重13glare at 怒视14benefit from 受益于15throw away 扔掉；丢弃重点句型1Nothing could be better. 再没有比这更好的了2He could not have Yo
4、ng Hui getting away with telling people lies! 他可不能让咏慧哄骗人们后跑掉！3Why dont you sit down and try a meal? 你为什么不坐下来吃顿饭呢？4According to my research, neither your restaurant nor mine offers a balanced diet.我的研究表明，你我两家所提供的都不是平衡膳食。高考范文(2009安徽卷)假设你正在参加全省中学生英语演讲比赛，请你针对有些父母经常翻看孩子日记或书包这一现象，写一篇演讲稿，陈述你的观点。 演讲稿的主要内容应包
5、括： 认为同学们不必为此苦恼； 希望能够体谅父母的苦衷； 建议与父母进行交流和沟通。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Some of us are having problems with our parents, as they often look into our school bags or read our diaries._Thank you! 思路点拨体裁与历年一样，仍是一封书信，但话题却是考生非常熟悉和感兴趣的话题，即对某些父母偷
6、翻孩子的书包，偷看孩子的日记的做法的一些看法。对于此类文章，要按照要求写出此类方面的内容，认真、规范、清楚的书写，并适当运用一些复合句和关联词语进行连接，就会是一篇很好的文章了。 范文Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Some of us are having problems with our parents, as they often look into our school bags or read our diaries. I fully understand why we are not comfortable about it, but th
7、eres no need to feel too sad. Our parents are checking our bags or diaries to make sure were not getting into any trouble. They have probably heard some horrible stories about other kids and thought we might do the same. Or perhaps they just want to connect with us but are doing it all wrong. My sug
8、gestion is: Tell them we want them to trust us as much as wed like to trust them. If you dont think you can talk to them, write them a letter and leave it lying aroundthey are bound to read it.Thank you!考 点 探 究互动探究能力备考.词汇短语过关1diet n日常饮食vi. 节食be/go on a dietput sb. on a diet用规定的食谱，控制饮食a diet of sth.
9、多得令人生厌的事物即学即练1(1)_ is not good for you.太油腻的食物对你不利。(2)The doctors all suggest I _ .医生们都建议我节食。Too rich a dietgo on a diet比较：diet 既可指习惯上常用的食品，又可指规定的食物，特指维持健康的定质定量的食物；food是“食物”的一般用语，指任何能吃的且有营养的东西。2balance vt.&vi.&n.平衡balanced adj. 平稳的，安定的，和谐的in the balance 悬而未决the balance of forces 力量对比out of balance 失去
10、平衡keep ones balance 保持平衡，保持镇静lose ones balance 失去平衡，失去镇静throw sb. off the balance 使某人失去平衡，使某人慌乱balance the good and evil of things 权衡事物的好坏两方面 即学即练2(1)We must _ the good and evil of things.我们必须权衡事物的好坏两个方面。(2)The acrobat _ on the high rope.杂技演员在高处的绳子上使自己保持平衡。(3)It is difficult to _ on an icy pavement.
11、人行道上结了冰，要想不摔倒可不容易。(4)How long can you _ on one foot?你能单脚站立多久？balancebalanced himselfkeep ones balancebalance 3lie n谎话；谎言 vt.&vi.说谎；躺，处于(某位置)tell a lie/lies 说谎反tell the truth 说实话a white lie 善意的谎言a big lie 弥天大谎lie to sb.向某人撒谎lie in 在于；处于lie down 躺下；屈服lie on ones side/back/stomach 侧卧/仰卧/俯卧There lies. 某
12、地有提示：易混词形变化：lie撒谎liedlied躺laylainlyinglay 放；产卵laidlaidlaying即学即练3(1)The boy must be a spy and was _.这男孩子一定是个间谍且在说谎。(2)You are _ and lies cannot cover up facts.你在说谎，但谎言掩盖不了事实。(3)He was _ in the shade of the tree.他正躺在树荫下。(4)The factory _ the west of the town. 工厂在镇的西边。telling a lielyinglyinglies to(5)D
13、ont _ your coat on the bed.不要把你的外衣放在床上。(6)Birds, fishes, and insects _.鸟下蛋，鱼和昆虫产卵。laylay eggs4consult vt.&vi. 向咨询；查阅consultant n会诊医生；顾问consulting adj. 咨询的；顾问的consult sb. about sth. 向某人请教某事consult a book (a dictionary )查书(字典)consult with sb. 同某人商量a consulting engineer 顾问工程师即学即练4(1)Youd better _ a doc
14、tor _ your illness.你最好找医生咨询一下你的病情。(2)Before a decision has been made, youd better _. 在作决定之前，最好找你父亲商量一下。(3)When you take a geography exam, you may _.参加地理考试时，你可以查阅地图。(4)He is _ his advisor.他正同他的顾问磋商事情。 consultaboutconsult your fatherconsult a mapconsulting with5limit n界限；限度v限制；限定limited adj. 有限的limita
15、tion n. 限制；限制条件，不足之处go beyond/over the limit 超过限度within limits 在一定范围内；有限度的within the limits of 在的范围内without limit 无限(制)地set a limit to sth. 对规定限度be limited to sth. 受限制于limit sth. to sth. 把限定在的范围内即学即练5(1)Ive _ 1 000 calories a day to try to lose weight.我试着减肥，限定自己每天摄入1 000卡的热量。(2)A wise man knows his
16、own _.人贵有自知之明。(3)As we all know, a persons life is _， but knowledge is _.As we all know, there is _ a persons life but _ knowledge.我们都知道，人的生命是有限的，而知识却是无限的。limited myself tolimitationslimitedunlimiteda limit tono limit to6benefit n利益，实惠；优越性vt.&vi.得益；使受益benefit sb./someplace 使某人/某地受益benefit from/by st
17、h.receive/gain benefit from sth.得益于某事be of great/much benefit to sb.be very beneficial to sb. 对某人有好处for the benefit of.为了帮助；为了的利益即学即练6(1)The new hospital will _the entire community.这所新医院将使整个社区受益。(2)I _ much _ my fathers advice.我从父亲的建议中获益颇多。(3)Moderate exercise will be _ you.适度运动对你有很多益处。(4)She went t
18、here _ her health.她为了健康而去了那里。benefitbenefitedfromof much benefit tofor the benefit of7combine vt. & vi. (使)联合；(使)结合combination n. 结合；联合；化合(物)combine into. 联合成combine.with. 把与结合起来a combination of. 一种的结合(物)in combination with 与联合起来即学即练7(1)Some films _ education _ recreation.有些电影把教育与娱乐结合起来。(2)The two s
19、mall shops _ to make a large one.这两个小店合并起来成为了一个大商店。(3)Pink is _ red and white.粉红色是红色与白色的混合色。combinewithcombineda combination of8get away with 被放过；(做坏事)不受惩罚get rid of 摆脱；除去get about 走动；旅行；(消息等)传开来get across (使)被理解；(把)讲清楚get on/along well with. 与相处得好；进展得好get away from 逃脱；离开get down (从)下来；写下；使沮丧get dow
20、n to doing sth. 开始认真地做某事get in 收获；插话get in touch with 与取得联系get into the habit of 染上的习惯get into trouble 陷入困境get out (of.) (使)出去；离开；逃脱；摆脱get over 爬过(墙等)；克服(困难等)；从中恢复过来get through 办完；花完(钱、时间等)；(使)通过；接通电话即学即练8(1)I wont have you _ cheating in the exam.我不能容忍你考试作弊而不受惩罚。(2)He was so lucky to _ only a fine f
21、or such a serious mistake.他犯了如此严重的错误，侥幸只被罚款了事。(3)How can I _ the flies in the kitchen？我怎样才能把厨房里的苍蝇消灭掉？(4)Hes not very good at _ his ideas _.他不太善于清楚地表达自己的思想。getting away withget away withget rid ofgettingacross9in debt负债be in heavy debt负债累累be in debt to sb.欠某人债pay off all the debts还清债务(动作)be out of d
22、ebt不欠债(状态)get/run into debt陷入债务即学即练9(1)In my opinion, the elegant woman with long hair cant have been _.在我看来，那位优雅的长发女士不可能负债累累。(2)Being _ makes Tom a light mood.还清了债务使得汤姆心情轻松。(3)The couple worked hard day and night in order to _.为了还清所有的债务，这对夫妇夜以继日地拼命干活。 in heavy debtout of debtpay off all their debts
23、10cut down 砍倒，使倒下；削减，压缩；减价即学即练10(1)He used to _ trees, but he plants trees now.他过去砍树，而现在植树。(2)I have to _.我得少抽烟。(3)AIDS _ at an early age.艾滋病较早地夺去了他的生命。(4)He was asking $100 for the vase, but I _ $75.这个花瓶要价100美元，但我砍到了75美元。cut downcut down smokingcut him downcut him down to拓展：cut across走捷径，穿过去cut in插
24、话；让某人分享利润cut off中止，切断；隔绝cut out删除；裁剪cut up劈碎，切碎；使难过；(严重地)割伤cut short突然停止，中断(活动)cut through穿过；克服；避开；剪断.重点句型详解1Nothing could be better. 再没有比这更好的了此句中形容词(或副词)的比较级 better与否定词 nothing连用，表达最高级的含义。常用的否定词有 no, not, never, nothing, nobody, hardly等与比较级连用，表示最高级的含义。I think nothing is more pleasant than travellin
25、g.我想没有什么比旅行更令人愉快的了。Nobody loves money better than he.没人比他更贪财。Did you sleep well last night? 你昨晚睡得怎样？Never better, like a rock. 从来没这么好过，像块石头。拓展：下列结构也可表示最高级的含义：(1)否定词soadj./adv.(原级)suchadj.(原级)n.(2)adj./adv.(比较级)thanany othern. (单数)any of the othern. (复数)You havent done such a foolish thing!你从没有做过这么傻的
26、事！(这是你做过的最傻的事。)Bill runs faster than any other boyany of the other boys in his class.在班里比尔跑得比别的男孩快。即境活用1(1)(2008海南东方模拟)Did you listen to Mr Jacksons lecture?Yes, I have never heard a _ one.Amore excitingBmore excitedCmost exciting Dmost excited解析：考查否定词与比较级连用表示最高级意义，即 never.a more exciting one。答案：A (
27、2)(2009河北唐山期末)Who is your favourite basketball player in China?Yao Ming, of course. No one plays _.Abetter BbestCgood Dwell解析：No one plays better. 意为“没有人(比他)打得更好”。答案：A2He could not have Yong Hui getting away with telling people lies! 他不可能让咏慧哄骗人们后跑掉！have sb. doing 在此表示“允许或容忍(某事物)发生”。此处的 have常用在否定句中，特
28、别是用在 will not, cannot 等之后。归纳：(1)have sb. do sth. “使某人做某事”，不定式做宾补省略 to，但其被动式(sb. be made to do sth.)不能省略 to。含此种“使得”意义的其他动词还有 make, let, lead, drive等，如： No one can have Tom do this. 没人能使汤姆做这件事。(2)have sth. done 包含两层意思：一种是“请别人做某事”；另一种为“承担外界或别人做某事的后果”。(3)have sb. (sth.) doing 有两层含义：一种是“使处于某种状态或作出某种反应”；另
29、一种是“允许、听任某种事情发生”，这种用法一般用于否定句中。(4)have sth. to do 意为“有某事要做”，have 意为“有，拥有”。不定式 to do是宾语 sth.的定语，句子的主语是不定式动作的执行者。如果是 to be done做定语时，说明该不定式是由别人发出的。It is rude of you to speak to Father like that and I wont have you speaking to Father like that in future.那样跟父亲说话很粗鲁，今后我不会再容忍你那样跟父亲说话。He had his audience lis
30、tening attentively.他吸引住了听众的注意力。No one can have me leave the office.没有人能使我离开办公室。She had her bag stolen.她的包被偷了。I have some letters to type.我有些信要打。(“我”自己动手打)I have some letters to be typed.我有几封信需要打。(需要找别人打)即境活用2(1)We cant have people _ late all the time.Aarrive Bto arriveCarriving Darrived解析：用于否定句中 can
31、t have sb. doing 意为“不能允许”。答案：C(2)Is this TV set _ you wish to have _？Athe one; repaired Bwhich; it repairedCthe one; it repaired Dwhich; repaired解析：第一空填 the one做先行词，其后为省略 which的定语从句，且 which在从句中做 have的宾语，故选A。答案：A(3)Mr Smith, do you have something _ at this moment?No, thanks. Ill call you if any.Ato b
32、e typed Bto typeCtyped Dtyping解析：考查 have something to be done结构，因为不定式的主语不是句子主语 you。答案：A 3Why_dont_you sit down and try a meal? 你为什么不坐下来吃顿饭呢？Why dont you.？Why not do.？为什么不？(表示建议)Why dont you have a try once again?Why not have a try once again?为什么不再试一下呢？Why dont you call him right now?Why not call him
33、 right now?为什么不立刻给他打个电话？拓展：向别人提建议也可以用：(1)had better do. 最好做(2)Lets do., shall we? 让我们做，好吗？(3)I advise you (not) to do. 我劝你(别)做(4)I suggest that you (not) do. 我建议你(别)做(5)Cant we do.? 难道我们不可以做吗？(6)What/How about doing.? 做怎么样？(7)Will you please do.? 请你做好吗？(8)Would you like/love to do.? 你愿意做吗？(9)I wonde
34、r if you should do. 我想知道你是不是应该做(10)Shall we do.? 我们做好吗？即境活用3Its a long time since I saw my sister._ her this weekend?AWhy not visit BWhy not to visitCWhy not visiting DWhy dont visit解析：Why not do.？Why dont you do.? 意为：“为什么不呢？”用于提出建议。答案：A 易 错 点 拨自我完善误区备考1. strength/force/energy/power(1)strength 指固有的潜
35、力。说人时，指“力气”；说物时，指“强度”。也可指“强项，长处”。(2)force 主要指自然界的力量，暴力，势力以及法律、道德或感情的力量，军事的力量等。(3)energy 主要指人的精力或自然界的能量。(4)power 主要指做一件事所依靠的能力、功能；也可指人或机器等事物潜在的或所能发挥出来的力量；还可指职权、权力或政权。应用1用 energy/power/force和 strength 填空。(1)Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas, wind and other forms of _.(2)The party
36、came to _ at the last election.(3)Gandi insisted on winning independence by peaceful struggles, not by _.(4)Bill was doing a lot of physical exercise to build up his _.energypowerforcestrength 2. join/combine/unite/connect(1)join 侧重把原来不相连接的事物紧密地连接在一起，但仍可再分开。也指把分散的人或几个部分的人联合起来，或加入到某团体中去。短语：join up联合起
37、来；join.to/and.连接。(2)combine 指两个或两个以上的人或物结合在一起。短语： combine with 与结合。(3)unite 指联合、团结、结合在一起，构成一个整体。(4)connect 指两事物在某一点上相连接，但彼此又保持独立。短语：connect.to/with 与相连；be connected with与有关系。应用2用 join, combine, unite, connect的恰当形式填空。(1)_， well stand; divided, well die.(2)Efforts and confidence _ to make a full man.(
38、3)This path _ the highway up ahead.(4)This railway _ London and Edinburgh.Unitedcombinejoinsconnects3. glare/glance/stare/gaze/glimpse(1)glare侧重含有敌对情绪的“怒视”。(2)glance指快速地“一扫”“一瞥”。(3)stare指睁大眼睛出神地看或注视，凝视，多出于惊讶、好奇、羡慕等，有时是粗鲁无礼的。(4)gaze多指由于喜爱、憧憬或快乐而长时间无意识地注视。(5)glimpse无意识地一瞥，看到粗略印象，强调结果。应用3(1)The policem
39、an _ the thief as he drove past.(2)They _ at each other for a long time, after the quarrel.(3)Its impolite to _ at foreign guests in the street.(4)He _ at her and left hurriedly.(5)The girl likes lying on her back and _ at the stars above.glimpsedglaredstareglancedgazing高 效 作 业自我测评技能备考.单词拼写1If you h
40、ave a good d_， you may always feel fit and healthy.2Sorry, this box is too heavy. I dont have the s_ to lift it.3Out of c_， I asked an impolite question, “May I know your age？”4When c_ go into a shop, they naturally look to their left but move clockwise, towards the right.digestionstrengthcuriosityc
41、ustomers5C_ the eggs with a little flour and heat the mixture gently.6In some countries, people eat too much fat and sugar; they should eat a _ (均衡的) diet to keep healthy.7Taking exercise is of great _ (利益) to our health.8If I pay all my _ (债), Ill have no money left.9He is not _ (苗条的) enough to wea
42、r these tight trousers.10Who gave you _ (允许) to leave the office so early?Combinebalancedbenefitdebtsslimpermission .单项选择1(2010山东潍坊质量监测)Why do you eat all the vegetables but leave _ meat untouched?Im on _ diet.Aa; the Bthe; / C/; a Dthe; a答案：D解析：考查冠词。你为什么吃了所有的蔬菜而不动肉呢？我在节食。第一空特指双方都知道的“meat”，故用the；第二空
43、on a diet“节食”，是固定搭配。2To make members of a team perform better, the trainer first of all has to know their _ and weaknesses.Astrengths BbenefitsCtechniques Dvalues答案：A解析：考查名词辨析。由题意知 weakness 的反义词是 strength，指“强项”。3(2010福建六校三联)Even if the treatment _， theres still no magic pill for patients in the late
44、 stage of AIDS.Adoes BusesCworks Dhelps答案：C解析：考查动词辨析。work“起作用，生效”，符合语意：尽管治疗起作用了，对于晚期的艾滋病患者来说还是没有什么特效药。4Once you have decided to buy an expensive article, you had better_an expert on it.Aask BadviseCconsult Dfind答案：C解析：句意为“一旦你决定买件贵重物品，你最好找这方面的专家咨询一下”。consult sb. 意为“向某人请教”。其他选项不符合语境。5A large sum of mo
45、ney has been raised for the _of the poorlyeducated children in the mountainous districts.Aprofit BfavorCadvantage Dbenefit答案：D解析：for the benefit of.“为了的利益/好处”，是固定搭配。6Youd better _ your expenses on clothes.Acut up Bcut downCcut off Dcut out答案：B解析：表示“削减花费/开销”，用 cut down。7A harmonious society is like a
46、 symphony orchestraeach person contributes a small sound, but when _ with other sounds, it becomes beautiful music.Acombining Bbeing combinedCcombined Dto be combined答案：C解析：考查非谓语动词。当状语从句的主语与主句中的主语一致且谓语中含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句中的主语和be动词，本句完整形式应为when it is combined.。8The child should be punished. You shouldnt
47、 let him _ telling lies.Akeep away from Bkeep away withCget away from Dget away with答案：D解析：考查动词短语。句意为：这个孩子应该受到惩罚。你不应该让他逃脱撒谎受到的处罚。get away with表示“侥幸成功，逃脱处罚”；get away from表示“逃离”；keep away from表示“远离”。9You should understand the traffic rule by now. Youve had it _ often enough.Aexplaining Bto explainCexp
48、lain Dexplained答案：D解析：本题中it指代the traffic rule，它与explain构成动宾关系，因此用过去分词做宾补。have sth. done让别人做某事。10What an unforgettable experience! Ill write it down _ it is still fresh in my memory.Asince BwhileCafter Duntil答案：B解析：句意：多么令人难忘的经历！趁记忆犹新，我要把它写下来。while引导时间状语从句。11There was an oil painting _ in the corner.
49、It _ there for several days.Alaying; had laid Blain; had laidClying; had lain Dlaid; had been lain答案：C解析：第一空填 lying表示“正处于某状态”；第二空填 had lain表示“已经处于该位置好几天了”。12If you just spend time _ advantages and disadvantages, you may get nothing in the end.Amatching BbalancingCobserving Dexamining答案：B解析：balance a
50、dvantages and disadvantages 意为“权衡利弊”。13The weather isnt good enough for an outing, isnt it?Not in the least. We cant have _ at this time of the year.Aa worse day Ba nicer dayCsuch bad a day Dso fine a day答案：A解析：not in the least 相当于 not at all, 意为“根本不”。此题考查比较级的否定形式表达最高级的含义。B、D两项与题意不符；C项结构错误。14Lucy do
51、esnt mind lending you her dictionary.She _. Ive already borrowed one.Acant BmustntCneednt Dshouldnt答案：C解析：句意为：“Lucy不介意把词典借给你。”“她不必了。我已经借了一本了。”本题测试情态动词的用法。 neednt 不必(不需要)；cant 不能(不许)；mustnt 不行(禁止)；shouldnt 不该(责备)。15Why dont we hold a party to celebrate the achievements gained by our Olympic players?_
52、ABecause we havent got enough preparations.BGood idea!CIts all because of the terrible weather.DNot all would like to attend it.答案：B解析：Why dont.？“为什么不？”用于提出建议，故回答B项“好主意”。 .阅读理解AMany people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also lea
53、ds to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuel created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal. The gas is mainly methane (甲烷). It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels. So i
54、t may help cut the production of carbon gases linked to climate change. Russia is first in what are called “proved reserves” of natural gas. The United States is sixth. Over the years, big oil and gas companies recovered much of the easily reached supplies of gas in America. They drilled straight do
55、wn into formations where gas collects. As these supplies were used up, big drillers looked for similar formations in other countries.But now the industry is taking a new look. Companies are developing gas supplies trapped in shale (页岩) rock two to three thousand meters underground. They drill down t
56、o the shale, then go sideways and inject highpressure water, sand or other material into the rock. This causes the rock to fracture,_releasing the gas. Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the southcentral states. Gas shale exploration is being d
57、one mainly by small to medium sized companies. Eric Potter, a program director, says more than half the gas in the United States is now coming from these new reserves. But hydraulic (液压的) fracturing can also produce debate and anger over the risk of groundwater pollution. This method of drilling is
58、not federally supervised under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Some in Congress want to end that exemption (豁免) from the law.Natural gas provides Americans with about one fourth of their energy. And, unlike oil, most of it is produced in America. Gas producers invested heavily in reaching new supplies
59、when prices were high. But prices are down sharply now because the depression cut demand for energy. So energy expert Eric Potter says it is too early to know how the changing market prices will affect the market for gas shale exploration.1. We can learn from the first paragraph that _. A. natural g
60、as releases methane and carbon dioxide B. natural gas is considered as the cleanest energy C. natural gas is more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuelsD. natural gas is a renewable source of energy答案及解析：1C。从It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels. So it may help cut the
61、production of carbon gases linked to climate change.可知 天然气燃烧产生的二氧化碳气体只是燃烧其他矿物燃料的一半，所以是环保的。2. The word “fracture” in paragraph 3 probably means _.A. create B. break C. change D. decrease答案及解析：2B。 根据文章第四段内容在进行页岩气开采时，先用钻子钻入岩层再注入高压水、沙子或者其他材料到岩层当中，促使岩层开裂释放气体，所以答案是“break”，有“裂开、破碎”的意思。3. From the passage,
62、we learn that _. A. big oil and gas companies only search for gas in their own country B. gas shale exploration will be taken over by big oil and gas companies C. there may be huge fields of gas shale under the Appalachian Mountains D. one fourth of the natural gas in America is coming from gas shal
63、e exploration答案及解析：3C。 从第三段Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the southcentral states可以知道C项正确。4. Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because _. A. it may cause water pollution B. it brings too high profits C. it breaks the law D. it is
64、 out of states control答案及解析：4A。从倒数第二段的第一句可以得出答案。5. According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration _. A. will provide America with about one fourth of their energy B. will increase demand for energy C. will make gas producers invest a big sum of money D. may be influenced by the changing mar
65、ket prices答案及解析：5D。从文章的最后一句可以得出答案。BThe income gap between Chinas rural and urban residents(居民) has continued to widen during the past few years in spite of rapidly rising rural incomes, Agricultural Minister Sun Zhengcai said here on Wednesday.The income ratio(比率) between urban and rural residents w
66、as 3.28：1 in 2006, against 3.23：1 in 2003, said Sun in his report on the promotion of building a new countryside in 2007. Sun also said the net income of rural residents in different regions also varied widely. The income gap is only one of several problems in rural areas, according to Suns report.
67、While listing the achievements in rural areas in recent years, Sun believed that rural development still followed behind urban development.“We have bigger pressure to ensure the supply of major agricultural products such as grain，” he said. “Chinas urbanization(都市化) has been speeded up and more rura
68、l residents have gone to urban areas，” he said.“In this case, more agricultural producers become farm produce consumers, which created more pressure for supply，” he said. Another problem facing Chinas agricultural development is inadequate application of science and technology. “Only 30 percent of s
69、cientific and technological achievements have been applied to agricultural production, which is 40 percentage points lower than developed countries，” he said. Despite increased government spending in rural areas, the infrastructure(基础设施) is still poor and easily hit by disasters. According to Sun, t
70、he government spent 431.8 billion yuan ($59.15 billion) on agriculture, rural areas and farmers this year, an increase of 80.1 billion yuan over the previous year. China set aside 11.38 billion yuan to promote a new rural cooperative medical care system and 27.98 billion yuan to support the new comp
71、ulsory education mechanism in rural area to ensure that all citizens shared the fruits of Chinas reform and openingup, Sun said. 6. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. Because of the rapidly rising rural incomes, the income gap between Chinas rural and urban residents will disap
72、pear this year. B. The net income of rural residents in different regions is the same. C. The government has taken measures to develop the economy in the rural areas. D. Because of the rapidly rising rural incomes, the supply of major agricultural products is enough.答案及解析：6C。文章最后一段提到了政府对农村的投入，可知政府采取
73、了措施来发展乡村经济。7. Can you infer the meaning of the underlined words in paragraph 5? A. Be made full use of. B. Be made little use of. C. Be not made full use of. D. Be made good use of.答案及解析：7C。由接下来提到应用的比率及这个比率与发达国家的比较，可知应用得并不充分，但也不是只有一点儿。8. How much is spent on agriculture, rural areas and farmers the
74、previous year? A. 431.8 billion yuan. B. 511.9 billion yuan. C. 351.7 billion yuan. D. 80.1 billion yuan.答案及解析：8C。今年是431.8，比去年增长了80.1，那么去年应当是这两个数的差，即351.7。9. Which is NOT the problem in rural areas? A. The income gap. B. The inadequate application of science and technology. C. The supply of major agricultural products. D. Chinas urbanization.答案及解析：9D。D当中提到的中国的城市化引起了农村人口的流动，这是引起农村问题的原因，不是问题本身。
