1、Period TwoIntegrating Skills.单词1n.生产；制造production细菌bacteria营养；滋养nutrition矿物；矿石mineral发现；发觉discovery根；根源root总结；摘要summary2v.使迷惑；使为难confuse遗憾；惋惜regret减少；减缩reduce浏览；略读skim画底线标出；强调underline表达意见；作出评论comment3adj.化学的chemical.短语1逐渐增强；建立；开发build up2导致；造成(后果)lead to3集中(注意力、精力等)于focus on4使免受(影响、伤害等)；使不含(有害物)kee
2、p.free from/of5给造成损害cause damage to6此外，另外in addition7转向；向求助turn toCrops such as peas or soybeans put important minerals back into the soil，making it ready for crops such as wheat or corn that need rich and fertile soil.像豌豆和大豆这样的农作物将重要的矿物质带回土壤，从而使之适宜于种植要求土壤肥沃的农作物比如玉米和小麦。1regret vt.遗憾；惋惜；n.遗憾；懊悔归纳拓展re
3、gret doingregret having done后悔做了某事regret to do sth.遗憾将要做某事regret to say/tell/inform.遗憾地说/告诉/通知to ones regret令某人感到遗憾的是with regret遗憾地语境助记(1)Tom regretted telling his parents the thing.汤姆后悔告诉了父母那件事。(2)I regretted to tell you you hadnt passed the driving test.我很遗憾地告诉你你没有通过驾驶考试。(3)Much to my regret，I am
4、unable to accept your kind invitation.我不能接受你的盛情邀请，深感抱歉。题组训练(1)用所给词的适当形式填空I now regret leaving (leave) school so young.I regret to inform (inform) you that your contract will not be renewed.(2)They failed to pass the exam last time.I regretted not being able to help (没能帮助) them.2Many of these chemica
5、ls can lead to cancer or other illnesses.很多化学成分能导致癌症或其他疾病。归纳拓展(1)lead to引起，导致lead sb.to sp.把某人带到某地lead sb.to do sth.使某人去做某事lead to sb./sb.s doing sth.导致(某人)某事lead a.life过着的生活(2)to为介词的短语还有be used to习惯于be devoted to致力于，忠诚于admit to承认get down to着手做look forward to盼望语境助记(1)In given conditions，a bad thing
6、can lead to good results.在一定的条件下，一件坏事可以产生好的结果。(2)The discovery of new evidence led to the thief being caught.新证据的发现导致这个小偷被逮。(3)What led you to take up acting as a career?是什么让你开始从事演艺事业的？题组训练(1)What led him to kill (kill) his wife? (2)The drivers carelessness led to (导致) the serious traffic accident.(
7、3)We firmly believe that war never settles anything.It only leads to (导致) violence.3With these discoveries，some farmers and many customers are beginning to turn to organic farming.由于这些发现，一些农民和消费者开始转向有机耕作。归纳拓展turn to转向；求助于；翻到(书的某页)turn down拒绝；调小turn in上交turn on/off 打开/关上turn out证明是，结果是turn over翻转，翻身t
8、urn up出现，到场，露面；开大语境助记(1)He often turns to the police when in trouble.有困难时他经常向警察求助。(2)Their talk turned to the change that had taken place in the city.他们的话题转到城市发生的变化上。(3)Once he turned up thirty minutes late for a meeting.曾经有一次他到达会议时迟到了30分钟。题组训练(1)She has nobody she can turn to(她可以求助的)(2)Many people
9、here are turning to (转向) solar power.(3)Turn to (翻到) page 65 for more information.(4)You look upset.Whats the matter?I had my proposal turned down (拒绝) again.4They focus on keeping their soil rich and free of disease.他们关心的是保持土壤肥沃并且免受病害。归纳拓展focus on集中(注意力、精力等)于focus n焦点；中心点；vt.集中；聚焦focus one s attent
10、ion/mind on集中注意力/心思于语境助记(1)The discussion focused on three main problems.讨论集中在三个主要问题上。(2)Please focus your attention on what he is saying.请把注意力集中在他说的话上。题组训练(1)All her energies are focused on (集中于) her children.(2)Her beauty makes her the focus of attention(关注的焦点)(3)介词填空Public attention at the moment
11、 is focused on the problem of environment balance.5A healthy soil reduces disease and helps crops grow strong and healthy.健康的土壤会减少病虫害并且帮助农作物茁壮成长。归纳拓展reduce vt.减少；缩小；使陷入某种更糟的状态reduce sth.to.减少到reduce sth.by.减少了be reduced to 沦落为语境助记(1)He is trying to reduce expenses.他正试图减少开支。(2)We must gradually reduc
12、e the wage gap.我们必须逐步缩小工资差距。(3)The shopkeeper reduced the price by 10.店主把价格降了10美元。题组训练(1)She reduced her weight by 5 kilos.她的体重减少了5公斤。(2)The poor boy is reduced to begging in the street.那个可怜的孩子沦落到沿街乞讨。 (3)The skirt was reduced to 10 in the sale.在大减价期间，这条裙子减价到10英镑。6This also keeps the air，soil，water
13、and crops free from chemicals.这还可以让空气、土壤、水以及农作物不受化学物质的污染。归纳拓展keep.free from/of使免受(影响、伤害等)；使不含(有害物)free from不含(有害物等的)；不受伤害(或影响等的)for free/free of charge免费free sb./oneself/sth. of/from sth.解除，去除语境助记(1)This medicine can keep you free from pain.这种药可以止痛。(2)We should use new energy to keep our environment
14、 free of pollution.我们应当使用新能源，使我们的环境免受污染。(3)These exercises help free the body of tension.这些锻炼可以使紧张的身体放松。题组训练(1)We should keep ourselves free from drugs (使自己不受毒品的伤害)(2)Weve managed to keep the garden free from weeds (使花园免受杂草的伤害) this year.(3)Free from (从摆脱出来) endless homework on weekends，the students
15、 now find their own activities，such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.7Crops such as peas or soybeans put important minerals back into the soil，making it ready for crops such as wheat or corn that need rich and fertile soil.像豌豆或大豆这样的农作物将重要的矿物质带回土壤，从而使之适宜于种植要求土壤肥沃的农作物，比如小麦或玉米。归纳拓展making
16、it ready for crops.是现在分词短语作结果状语，表示由前面的事情引起的一种自然的结果。动词不定式作结果状语时，多表示出乎意料的结果，有时前面加上only，以加强语气。语境助记(1)His parents died early，leaving him an orphan.他的父母早亡，他成了孤儿。(2)The firefighter cut off the wire，preventing a big fire.这名消防队员剪断了电线，阻止了一场大火的发生。(3)We hurried to the station only to be told that the train had
17、 left.我们急匆匆赶到车站，结果被告知火车已开走了。题组训练(1)More highways have been built in China，making (make) it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.(2)Oil prices have risen by 32 percent since the start of the year，reaching (reach) a record US 57.65 a barrel on April 4.(3)A small plane crashed int
18、o a hillside five miles east of the city，killing (kill) all four people on board. 8Swap summaries with your partner and give each other comments.和你的搭档交换摘要并互作评论。归纳拓展comment n评论；议论；vi.&vt.表达意见；作出评论comment on/upon对进行评论make comments/no comment on.对进行评论/不进行评论no comment无可奉告语境助记(1)The scandal caused a lot
19、of comment.这件丑闻遭到很多议论。(2)He did not comment on what I said.他对我的话未作评论。题组训练(1)Do you have any comments to make (make)on the recent developments?(2)Will you resign，Minister?No comment (无可奉告)!(3)She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (不进行评论)on it.单词拼写1A balanced diet provides nutrition
20、(营养) for your body.2Several new productions(作品) will appear this month.3Often，chemical(化学的)materials used for industrial productions cause dangerous forms of waste.4The receiver creates its own summary(摘要) and compares it with the one we sent.5The discovery(发现) that her assistant had lied made Patty
21、 decide to fire him.选词填空1There is no doubt that stress can lead to physical illness.2We will focus on three main topics.3I am still a little confused about what happened.4By exercising，her weight has reduced to 98 jin.5If you have any questions，you can turn to me at any time.6We would like to keep a
22、 world free from violence for children.句型转换1The old lady is not only a successful scientist but also an excellent violinist.The old lady is an excellent violinist as well as a successful scientist.2Besides，there is one further point to make.In addition，there is one further point to make.3He comes to
23、 see me every week.He comes to see me every seven days.4A heavy rain stopped me coming here yesterday.A heavy rain prevented/kept me from coming here yesterday.5His company becomes larger and larger.His business is expanding.6Everyone commented on his new hat.Everyone made comments on his new hat.课文
24、理解1The writer seems to agree that .Anatural fertilizers are better than chemical fertilizersBchemical fertilizers are better than natural fertilizersCfarmers prefer chemical fertilizers because they can improve the soilDorganic farmers change crops every two or three years because they want to produ
25、ce more kinds of crops答案A2Organic farmers prefer .Achemical fertilizersBnatural fertilizersCnatural and chemical fertilizersDsome kind of chemical fertilizers答案B3Which of the following is TRUE?AAll farming is organic farming.BUsing natural waste from animals can help reduce disease in crops and help
26、 them grow strong and healthy.CFarmers often grow the same crops year after year.In this way，they can have a good harvest.DSome organic farmers prefer planting grass between crops to make full use of the field.答案B4 so that the soil may not get exhausted.AFarmers grow the same crops year after yearBF
27、armers use natural fertilizersCFarmers change crops every two or three yearsDFarmers use chemical fertilizers答案C.阅读理解Ellen Parker was worried about her health.She couldnt walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs，she was soon out of breath.“I suppose I had better go to the docto
28、r，”she thought.She went to the doctor and told him her problem.“Im not at all surprised，”he said.“Its clear what your problem is.”He examined her and then gave her some advice.“If you dont do what I say，Mrs Parker，” he said，“then you will have a heart attack.It could kill you.”Ellen was very worried
29、 as she left the doctors.She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and that it would take time.The next day she went shopping.The first shop she went into was a butchers shop.“Id like ten pounds of steak，please，”she said.“Certainly，madam，”the butcher replied and went int
30、o the cold storage room and found a large piece of steak.He brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and placed it on the scale(秤)“Thats just under ten pounds，” he said.The butcher worked out the price.“At 4.99 a pound that will be 45.50 please.Shall I cut it up into small pieces for you？”“
31、Oh，I dont want to buy the meat，”Mrs Parker said.“If you dont want to buy it，”the butcher replied，“why did you ask me to get it for you？”“I just wanted to see what 10 pounds of meat looked like.”1Mrs Ellen Parker visited her doctor because .Ashe had had a heart attackBshe was unhappy about her weight
32、Cshe had a problem with her healthDshe couldnt sleep well答案C解析细节理解题。根据文章第一句“Ellen Parker was worried about her health.”可知她有健康问题所以去看医生，故选C。2After the doctor examined Mrs Ellen Parker，he advised her to .Aeat more meatBlose weightCcome and see him againDlook after her heart答案B解析推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“.it was
33、difficult for her to climb stairs，she was soon out of breath.”下文中的“She knew that.it would take time.”及文章最后一句可以推出医生让她减肥，故选B。3Mrs Ellen Parker asked for ten pounds of steak because .Ashe wanted to buy some for dinnerBshe wanted to lose weightCher doctor asked her to do soDshe wanted to know the size o
34、f 10pound meat答案D解析细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“I just wanted to see what 10 pounds of meat looked like.”知，她只是想看看十斤肉到底有多大，故选D。4Mrs Ellen Parkers real problem was that .Ashe ate too much steakBshe couldnt walk quicklyCshe weighed too muchDshe couldnt climb stairs答案C解析推理判断题。根据短文可知她的体重严重超重，所以医生建议她减肥，故选C。.阅读填空Althoug
35、h different universities in the US have different admissions policies，most determine admission based on several standards，including students high school course of study，high school Grade Point Average(GPA)，participation in activities，SAT or ACT exam scores，a written essay，and possibly a personal int
36、erview.The university admissions office considers whether a student has taken courses in high school that have prepared him or her for more difficult coursework.A students high school GPA is also considered. 1 Each litter grade is assigned a number of points：A4 points，B3，C2，D1 and F0 point.A GPA is
37、calculated by adding all of the points earned for each course grade and dividing the total points by the total number of courses taken. 2 Universities prefer to see applications from high school students who have engaged in activities in their spare time，such as clubs，athletic teams and student gove
38、rnment. 3 Most students in the US take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their final year of high school.Each university sets a minimum SAT or ACT score that a student must achieve in order to be admitted.These are standardized quantitative examinations.The SAT tests critical reading，math and
39、 writing skills. 4 Students are often required to write an essay as part of the application process. 5 The applicants may also be required to have a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office.AA student who fails a required course must repeat the course.BA GPA is a figure re
40、presenting a students accumulated grades.CEach admissions office determines the length and content of the essay.DFor example，a GPA of 3.0 is a “B” average for all of the courses taken.EA student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all the required courses.FThe ACT tests English，math，re
41、ading，science reasoning and optional writing.GVoluntary participation in these activities shows students have learned valuable life lessons.答案1.B2.D3.G4.F5.C.完形填空In 1990 a report was published about what the earth might be like 20 years from then on.The report was a result of a threeyear 1 .Accordin
42、g to the report，the picture of the earth in the year 2010 is not a 2 one.The world will be more 3 because the population will continue to grow.The population could be 4 6,300 million，almost 2,115 million more than that in 1985.More people would move into cities，especially cities in 5 countries.Citie
43、s like Cairo and Jakarta probably would 6 have 15 million by then.Food production will 7 ，but not enough to feed all the people.Farmers will grow 90% more food than they did in 1985， 8 most of the increase would be in countries that 9 produce enough food for their people.Little increase is 10 in Sou
44、th Asia，Africa and the Middle East.Poor farming ways are 11 large areas of crop land，changing farms into deserts.More farmland is 12 as cities become larger and more houses are built. 13 will get worse as industrial countries burn more coal and oil.Many of the worlds 14 could disappear as more and m
45、ore trees are cut down.Energy will continue to be a serious problem.The experts say their picture of the earth for the year 2010 15 .They only carried out the situation that 16 today.By changing the situation，by 17 the problems，the picture can be changed.There is 18 time for the nations of the world
46、 to work 19 a plan of action.But they warned that 20 too long to make decisions would greatly reduce the chances of success.1A.learning BprojectCnotice Dstudy答案D解析study 意为“研究”，根据下文，这是指对未来20年地球上的情况变化所作的研究。2A.pleased BpleasantCsafe Dblue答案B解析与后面的人口增长、环境污染等联系起来看，在2010年地球上的状况(picture)将会令人不愉快(pleasant)。3
47、A.dangerous BbeautifulCcrowded Dterrible答案C解析因为人口继续增长，所以世界会越来越拥挤(crowded)。4A.no more than Bas many asCas much as Das large as答案D解析指人口数目多用large，少用small。指人口达到某一数目用“as large as数词”。5A.developing BdevelopedCbig Dmountainous答案A解析从现状来看，人口增长快的国家多为发展不发达的国家；而城市人口急剧增长的则是一些发展中国家(developing countries)。6A.none Be
48、achCall Dneither答案B解析前面提到了两个城市，故此空只能填each；neither具有否定意义，不合句意，也不能插入谓语之中。7A.insist BreduceCincrease Dcontinue答案C解析临近几句是讲粮食增长问题，故选increase“增长”。8A.so BbutCor Dhowever答案B解析前后两句具有转折意义：农民所生产的粮食将比1985多百分之九十，但多数增产粮食的国家是已经有足够粮食供人们生活的国家。9A.already BhardlyCpartly Dnever答案A解析already 意为“已经”，由下句可知，是指已经有足够粮食供人们生活的国
49、家。10A.wanted BlackedCfound Dexpected答案D解析expect意为“预计”。句意为：在南亚、非洲和中东国家预计增产幅度不大。11A.destroying BprotectingCdisturbing Dinterrupting答案A解析由“changing farms into deserts”可知，不当的农业生产方式毁坏(destroy)了大片生产粮食的土地。12A.saved BlostCdiscovered Dused答案B解析由于扩建城市，修建房屋，必然侵占大量农田，故选lost(失去)。13A.Air pollution BWater pollutio
50、nCSome diseases DAll farmland答案A解析由burn more coal and oil必然排放大量烟雾，可推知：此处指空气污染(air pollution)。14A.animals BplantsCforests Dpeople答案C解析由“more and more trees are cut down.”可推知，此处指森林(forests)可能消失。15A.must be true Bwill come trueCcant be true Dmay be wrong答案D解析此句意为：专家说地球到2010年的状况可能会不好。16A.happens Bdevelo
51、psCexists Dappears答案C解析exist 意为“存在”。由上下文可知，环境正遭受污染和破坏，专家们只是保存现在的状况。17A.settling Bworking outCanswering Ddealing答案A解析settle the problems 意为“解决问题”。18A.no BstillCless Dplenty of答案B解析still 意为“还有”，加强语气。句意为：现在还有时间给世界各国制定行动计划。19A.about BinCout Dfor答案C解析work out a plan 意为“制定计划”。20A.working BsuggestingCspending Dwaiting答案D解析句意为：专家们警告说等待太长的时间作出决定将会极大地减少成功的机会。