1、温馨提示： 此套题为Word版，请按住Ctrl,滑动鼠标滚轴，调节合适的观看比例，答案解析附后。关闭Word文档返回原板块。Module 6Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural WorldIntegrating Skills词汇知识自主学习. 根据英语释义写出正确的单词1. adapt: to change sth. in order to make it suitable2. disappear: to become impossible to see3. evolve: from a simple to a more complicated form4.
2、 extinct: no longer in existence5. fierce: angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening6. generous: giving or willing to give freely7. emperor: the ruler of an empire8. reputation: the opinion that people have about what sb. /sth. is like9. border: a line separating two countries10. positive: t
3、hinking about what is good in a situation11. indicate: to show that sth. is true or exists 12. identity: who or what sb. /sth. is13. myth: a story from ancient times14. fortune: chance or luck. 根据语境及汉语提示完成下列句子1. It is said that the dragon was closely connected to (与有关) the royal family. 2. Wildlife
4、declines due to(由于) humans destruction to nature. 3. If you throw light on (说明) a matter you make it easier to understand. 4. As we are familiar with each other, lets come straight to the point (开门见山). 5. Perhaps too much fighting caused the dinosaurs to die out (灭绝). 6. If you can adapt to (适应) som
5、ething, you can change in order to make the situation better. 7. When things disappear, they no longer (不再) happen or exist. 8. They were almost completely cut off (切断) from the outside world. . 根据课文写出黑体部分的汉语意思1. For a creature that doesnt actually exist, thats quite something. 对于一种并不存在的生物, 那是非同寻常的。
6、2. However, across the border in Wales, the red dragon which appears on the Welsh flag is a positive symbol, indicating strength and a sense of national identity. 然而, 越过威尔士边境, 出现在威尔士国旗上的红龙是一个积极的象征, 象征着力量和民族认同感。3. Other members of the royal family were allowed to wear dragon symbols, too, but with fe
7、wer claws and of a different colour. 皇室其他的成员也被允许穿带有龙标志的衣服, 但是爪子比较少而且颜色也不同。要点精研探究学习1. adapt vi. 适应; 适合*It was important for teachers to abandon the old ways of teaching and adapt the modern 21st century methods of working. 对教师来说, 放弃旧的教学方式, 适应21世纪的现代工作方法是很重要的。*When you go abroad, you are often forced
8、to adapt yourself to foreign habits and customs. 当你出国后, 往往被迫适应外国的风俗习惯。*The movie that had been adapted for children was adapted from a novel. 为孩子改编的那部电影改编自一部小说。*Living creatures must be adaptable to environmental change. 生物必须能适应环境的变化。*Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments. 进
9、化是适应新环境的结果。【导图理词】【易混辨析】adapt意为“(使)适应; 改编, 改写; 改装”adopt意为“采用, 采纳, 采取(某种态度、习惯做法等); 接受(意见, 观点等); 领养, 收养”【巧学助记】一句记住adopt/adaptAdopted by the old woman, the orphan soon adapted (himself)to the new family. 那个孤儿被那位老太太收养后, 很快就适应了新家。(2020全国卷)People in Ethiopian highlands have adapted to living at high altitu
10、des. 埃塞俄比亚高地的人们已经适应了在高海拔地区生活。(1)语法填空。My brother is very adaptable (adapt) he is settling in well at his new school. At the beginning, I had a hard time adapting my eyes to the water pressure. The play is adapted from Mark Twains short story of the same title. (2)It took me a while to adapt to the ne
11、w job. 我花了一段时间才适应新的工作。(3)However, as time went by, I gradually adapted myself to the school life. 然而, 随着时间的推移, 我逐渐适应了学校生活。2. fortune n. 运气; 命运; 财富*So the Chinese dragon was a bringer of good fortune. 所以中国龙是好运的使者。*Through all his changing fortunes, he never lost courage. 任凭命运变换, 他从未丧失勇气。*You dont hav
12、e to make a fortune to be able to make ends meet. 你不需要赚大钱就能维持收支平衡。*One thousand dollars a month is not a fortune but would help cover my living expenses. 每月一千美元虽然不是一笔财富, 但可以帮助支付我的生活开支。*I was fortunate enough to obtain a research studentship at Stanford. 我真幸运, 获得了斯坦福大学的研究生奖学金。【导图理词】Fortune knocks onc
13、e at least at every mans gate. 风水轮流转。(说明人的一生是跌宕起伏的一生, 是不可能永远平淡的一生)(2020全国卷)Orange trees are more than decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. 橘树不仅仅是装饰, 它们是好运和财富的象征。(1)语法填空。(2019天津高考)Most of his adult life has been a losing struggle against debt and misfortune (fortune). I want to t
14、ravel abroad, but unfortunately (fortunate), I dont have enough money. We had the fortune to get (get) the best seats to watch the opening ceremony. (2)In his forties, he made a fortune (发了财) from mining. (3)The millionaires eldest son will succeed to his fortune. 那百万富翁的长子将继承他的财产。【要点拾遗】1. die out 灭绝
15、*If we dont take steps, the Tibetan antelopes will die out some day just as dinosaurs. 如果我们不采取措施, 藏羚羊终有一天会像恐龙一样灭绝。*Rabbits are dying off in that forest. Its said that they are dying from pollution. 那个森林的兔子正相继死亡。据说它们是因污染而死。*When the applause had died down, she began her speech. 掌声平息后, 她开始演讲。*The stra
16、nge noise died away and an absolute silence closed in upon us. 那奇怪的声音慢慢消失了, 我们被一片寂静笼罩着。【导图理词】(2019天津高考) The prey species they directly attack will die out. 它们直接攻击的猎物将会灭绝。用适当的介、副词填空。(1)In a severe winter, many wild animals can die of/from hunger. (2)The noise of the plane died away in the distance. (
17、3)My anger at him has died down since he apologized to me. (4)The wild population of koalas is in danger of dying out. 2. come straight to the point 谈正题; 开门见山*Ill come straight to the pointwhen do you want the money? 我直说吧你什么时候要那笔钱? *The student got low marks for his composition, as much of it was of
18、f the point. 这个学生的作文分数很低, 因为文章多半离题了。*The baby was on the point of crying when her mother came home. 婴儿正要哭, 这时妈妈回家了。*Theres no point in talking to you. 和你说了也是白说。off the point不切正题, 无关紧要to the point切题, 中肯be on the point of. . . when. . . 正要突然Theres no point in doing sth. 做某事没有意义(1)Dont beat around the
19、bush. Come straight to the point! 别拐弯抹角。直截了当地说吧! (2)We were on the point of calling you when your telegram arrived. 我们正要给你打电话时, 你的电报来了。(3)I like Mr Miners speech; it was clear and to the point. 我喜欢迈纳先生的演讲, 他的演讲清楚、切题。(4)I am afraid what you are saying now is off the point. 恐怕你现在所说的有些离题。(5)I could see
20、 that there is no point in arguing with him. 我明白与他争论没有什么意义。3. reputation n. 名誉; 名声*But in the west, dragons had a different reputation. 但在西方, 龙有不同的名声。*If you always tell the truth, you will have a reputation for honesty. 如果你总是说实话, 你会有诚实的名声。*Their products are of high quality and live up to their rep
21、utation. 他们的产品质量高, 不负盛名。*(2019全国卷)Does Kilimanjaro deserve its reputation as a crowded mountain with lines of tourists ruining the atmosphere of peace? 乞力马扎罗山是一座拥挤的山, 挤满了成群的游客, 破坏了宁静的气氛, 它值得这样的名声吗? (1)He has a very good reputation as a physician, for he never accepts any gifts from his patients. 作为一
22、名医生, 他享有很高的声誉, 因为他从不接受病人的礼物。(2)He gained/won/earned a good reputation by providing good service. 他通过提供良好的服务而赢得好名声。(3)He didnt live up to his reputation. 他名不副实。4. indicate vt. 象征; 暗示*Some data in the report indicates how parents might encourage their children to read more. 报告中的一些数据显示了父母如何鼓励孩子多读书。*A g
23、roup of researchers tested on kids, the result of which indicates that they have the ability to help others. 一组研究人员在孩子们身上做了测试, 结果表明他们有能力帮助别人。*With a nod of his head he indicated to me where I should sit. 他点头示意我应坐的地方。 *Take notice of the signs indicating the right road to follow. 留意指示应走道路的标记。*Could y
24、ou give me some indications as to when I am likely to receive a reply? 你能给我透露一下什么时候我能收到回复吗? 【导图理词】【熟词生义】An immediate operation was indicated. 建议立即动手术。(vt. 建议)(2020全国卷)Its hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. 很难确切
25、说出有多少人同意他的观点, 但研究表明, 这个数字一段时间以来一直在上升。语法填空。(1)The arrow on a sign indicates the way to us. (2)These sound indicated to her that David was still alive. (3)The indications (indication) are that the economy has become more efficient and successful. 5. due to 由于; 因造成*Some experts believe it is due to the
26、 animals the myths grew out of. 一些专家认为是由于这些神话所借助的动物的不同才有了不同的认识。*The study showed that people who put in 300 minutes a week of exercise had a 20% lower risk of death due to heart disease. 研究表明, 每周运动300分钟的人死于心脏病的风险要低20%。*Professor Smith is due to give us a lecture at eight tomorrow morning. 史密斯教授预定明天上
27、午8点给我们做演讲。 *The bus was due to arrive at 5 p. m. , but it arrived one hour late due to having been held up by the heavy fog. 公共汽车本应下午五点钟到达的, 但由于大雾的阻碍它晚了一个小时。due adj. 预定的; 应付的; 应得的; 到期的be due to do sth. 预定做某事be due to sb. 欠某人, 应给予某人be due for sth. 应有, 应得到同义转换(1)His lateness was because of the very he
28、avy traffic on the motorway. His lateness was due to the very heavy traffic on the motorway. (2)The next meeting is expected to be held in three months time. The next meeting is due to be held in three months time. 6. For a creature that doesnt actually exist, thats quite something. 对于一种并不存在的生物, 那是非
29、同寻常的。【句式解构】(1)这是个主从复合句, that doesnt actually exist为定语从句, 修饰名词creature。(2)be (really/quite) something 真了不起, 真精彩。*Basketball is a game which is liked by most boys. 篮球是大多数男孩喜欢的运动。*Its quite something and a big event for the zoo because its not something that happens very often. 对于动物园来说这可是个大事, 因为这事不常发生。
30、(1)something为不定代词时, 意为“某事物; 有意义的事物”。也可为副词, 意为“稍微, 有点儿”。(2)quite something(非正式用语)非常特殊或者非常了不起的人(或物)。*(2020新高考全国卷)She wore a specially designed fat suit which increased her weight to 180 pounds. 她穿了一件特别设计的胖衣服, 使她的体重增加到了180磅。(1)(2020全国卷)The best books are the ones that open further as time passes. (2)Yo
31、u should go to visit World Expo this summer. Its quite something. 这个夏天你应该去看看世博会。真令人惊叹! 7. However, across the border in Wales, the red dragon which appears on the Welsh flag is a positive symbol, indicating strength and a sense of national identity. (P59) 然而, 越过威尔士边境, 出现在威尔士国旗上的红龙是一个积极的象征, 象征着力量和民族认
32、同感。【句式解构】(1)本句是主从复合句。句中which引导限制性定语从句。(2)indicating. . . identity是现在分词短语作伴随状语。现在分词还可作时间、原因、条件、让步、结果、方式等状语。*Hearing the news, they all jumped with joy. 听到这个消息, 他们都高兴地跳起来。*Not knowing how to work out the difficult physics problem, he asked the teacher for help. 因为不知道如何解这道物理难题, 他求助老师。现在分词与过去分词作状语的区别: 现
33、在分词作状语时, 与其逻辑主语之间是主动关系; 而过去分词作状语时, 与其逻辑主语之间是被动关系。*Seeing these pictures, I couldnt help thinking of those days when I was in Beijing. 看到这些照片, 我不禁想起在北京的日子。*Seen from the top of a thirty-storeyed building, Beijing looks more magnificent. 从三十层高的楼顶望去, 北京看起来很宏伟。(1)语法填空。Arriving(arrive) home, he showed me
34、 a large bright clean home. Compared (compare) with your brother, you should make greater efforts to study English. (2)The children ran out of the room, laughing and talking merrily. 孩子们跑出房间, 愉快地笑着、说着。8. Other members of the royal family were allowed to wear dragon symbols, too, but with fewer claws
35、 and of a different colour. 皇室其他的成员也允许穿带有龙标志的衣服, 但是爪子比较少而且颜色也不同。【句子解构】(1)这是一个简单句, 句中由and连接的并列的介词短语with fewer claws和of a different colour作定语, 修饰名词symbols。(2)of a different colour意思是“不同颜色的”。可用于此类“of+名词”结构的名词还有: kind, age, size, height, shape等。这类名词前可用不定冠词, the same, different等来修饰, 表明主语的年龄、颜色、种类、形状等。*Th
36、ey are of the same weight but different height. 他们体重相同但身高不同。*The two boxes of the same colour are of different shapes. 颜色相同的那两个盒子形状不同。(be+)of还可接抽象名词, 相当于其中名词所对应的形容词的意思, 说明被修饰词具有某种特征或属性。常用的名词有 use, importance, help, value, interest, quality, service, benefit, necessity等。*The book of help to our study
37、 is of high quality. 对我们的学习有帮助的那本书质量很好。(1)句型转换。The press conference is very important. The press conference is of great importance. They are of great help to learners of English. They are very helpful to learners of English. They are different in colour but belong to the same kind. They are of a dif
38、ferent colour but of a kind. (2)What you are saying is of no interest to me. 我对你说的话不感兴趣。(be + of + n. )(3)His opinion is considered to be of great value. 他的意见被认为很有价值。(be + of + n. )课时检测素养达标. 根据首字母或汉语提示写出正确单词1. They look like the teeth of some fierce animals. 2. The floods brought death and destructi
39、on to the area. 3. The police soon established his true identity and he was quickly found. 4. I find it very difficult to adapt myself to the climate in the high mountains. 5. I saw him disappear round the corner and nobody knew where he had gone. 6. It was generous of him to offer to pay for us bot
40、h. 7. His novel won the Booker Prize and established his reputation (声望). 8. Research indicates (表明) that people in the East are changing their eating habits rapidly. 9. You have every reason to be positive (乐观的) about the future. 10. I have had the good fortune (运气) to work with the heroes fighting
41、 the epidemic. . 选择短语并用其适当形式填空adapt to, die out, throw light on, come straight to the point, due to, be connected to, cut off, make a fortune1. With the living environment becoming worse, many species are dying out. 2. The motor was cut off as soon as something seemed to be wrong with it. 3. So even
42、 if emissions were to begin to decrease today, we would still face the challenge of adapting to climate change. 4. He made a fortune in car sales, which was the chief cause of his success. 5. His mistake was due to youth and inexperience. 6. The matter is very difficult, lets come straight to the po
43、int and talk about the solution. 7. As soon as Lisa entered the office after her vacation, she was connected to her computer and got ready for work. 8. This information may throw light on the relationship of the two strangers. . 完成句子1. Ill come straight to the point your work isnt good enough. 我开门见山
44、地说吧你的工作做得不够好。2. It is of great importance for college students to master outdoor survival skills. 对大学生来说, 掌握户外生存技能至关重要。 3. I locked the door in order that we might continue our discussions undisturbed. 我锁上门以便我们能不受干扰地继续商谈。4. No one could be more generous than him; he has a heart of gold. 没有人比他更慷慨了, 他
45、有一颗金子般的心。5. He is thought to have acted foolishly. Now he has no one but himself to blame for losing the job. 他被认为做了愚蠢的事。现在他失去这份工作只能怨他自己, 不能怨别人。6. Following the guide, we finally got out of the primeval forest. 跟着导游, 我们终于走出了原始森林。. 课文语法填空Dragons can be 1. friendly (friend) or fierce, they can bring g
46、ood luck or cause death and 2. destruction (destroy). In Chinese culture, 3. dragons (dragon) are generous and wise, although they can be unpredictable. The dragon was closely 4. connected (connect) to the royal family. According to popular belief, if you were born in 5. the year of the dragon, you
47、are intelligent, brave, and a natural leader. But in the west, dragons had a different reputation. They are dangerous. However, in Wales the red dragon 6. which appears on the Welsh flag is a positive symbol, 7. indicating (indicate) strength and a sense of national identity. The dragon has differen
48、t character in different parts of the world. Some experts believe it is due 8. to the animals the myths grew out of. In the west, the idea of the dragon probably 9. came (come) from the snake which people hated and were afraid of. But in China, the idea of the dragon may 10. have come (come) from the alligator which is usually only seen when there is plenty of watera good sign for agriculture. So the Chinese dragon was a bringer of good fortune.
