1、UNIT 2WILDLIFE PROTECTION Section AListening and Speaking 课后篇课后篇巩固提升 基础训练 .单句填空 1.The supplies were transported to the local people(immediate) the earthquake happened. 答案 immediately 2.In ancient times,hunters went out(hunt) animals and held celebrations after they caught animals. 答案 to hunt 3.Many
2、people travel to the country on tourist visas,and then stay and work there (illegal). 答案 illegally 4.Electricity demand of our increasing digital economies is growing at an(alarm) rate. 答案 alarming 5.Education has been given a high-priority(rate) by the new administration. 答案 rating 6.The government
3、 has taken a series of measures to protect wild animals from (extinct). 答案 extinction 7.We sincerely hope they can play a key role in protecting the(endanger) species being harmed. 答案 endangered 8.As the economy develops,the(live) conditions of the people have been improved accordingly. 答案 living 9.
4、He slowed the bleeding by applying(press) to the wounds until the police and ambulance arrived. 答案 pressure 10.The research paper published is primarily(concern) with factors affecting employee performance. 答案 concerned .短语填空 adapt to,under pressure,at an alarming rate,be aware of,on average,make pr
5、ogress,concerned about,on earth,die out,end up 1.Rising temperatures are now causing these glaciers to melt . 答案 at an alarming rate 2.Half of the 6,000-7,000 languages spoken around the world today will likely by the next century. 答案 die out 3.He realized unless he went on like that,he would achiev
6、ing nothing. 答案 end up 4.I think it important for everyone toall the positive and negative effects of coffee. 答案 be aware of 5.The common cold is a good example:women,get fewer colds than men. 答案 on average 6.Chinese is not easy to learn but with right methods you canquickly. 答案 make progress 7.Nowa
7、days people are morethe environment where they live. 答案 concerned about 8.Tom is several years junior than Alice,but he can his new surroundings much easier. 答案 adapt to 9.Many students are to keep up with their schoolwork. 答案 under pressure 10.I really dont know what they have done in the laborator
8、y. 答案 on earth .完成句子 1.The police told the little boys (不要踢足球) in the street. 答案 not to play football 2.If we keep on destroying the forests,some of the animals will be (处 于危险中) dying out. 答案 in danger of 3.We must (采取必要的措施) to prevent the rivers from being polluted. 答案 take necessary measures 4.Not
9、 knowing the language of the country,he found it difficult (适应) the life there. 答案 to adapt to 5.Wild animals (正在被猎杀) and their habitats are getting smaller and smaller. 答案 are being hunted 能力提升 .阅读理解 A (2019河北邢台高一上期末) Unbelievable Stories of Animals Acting Just Like Humans Horses are picky eaters H
10、orses have an even better sense of smell than humans do.When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils (鼻孔),their nervous system allows them to sense smells we cant sense.This might explain why they refuse dirty water and carefully move around meadows,eating only the tastiest grasses,experts
11、say. A whale says thanks In 2011,a whale expert spotted a humpback whale trapped in a fishing net and spent an hour freeing it.Afterward,in an hour-long display of thanks,the whale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times. Pandas like to be naughty Is there anything more lovely th
12、an a baby panda,except maybe a human baby?In fact,baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies.They sleep in the same positions and value their thumbs.Pandas are shy by nature for its shy behaviors such as covering its face with a paw or ducking its head when confronted by a stranger. A cat honour
13、s its owner Paper towels,and a plastic cup are just a few of the gifts that Toldo,a devoted three-year-old gray-and- white cat,has placed on his former owner Iozzelli Renzos grave every day since the man died in September 2011.Renzo adopted Toldo from a shelter when the cat was three months old,and
14、the two formed an inseparable bond.After Renzo passed away,Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery,and now “stands guard” at the grave for hours at a time. 【语篇解读】本文介绍了四种习性与人类相似的动物。 1.What can horses do to pick delicious grasses? A.Feel them.B.Taste them. C.Smell them.D.Observe them. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根
15、据“When horses raise their noses and open their nostrils,their nervous system allows them to sense smells we cant sense.”可知,马是通过嗅觉来挑选美味的草的。 2.What do the whale and the cat have in common according to the passage? A.They are clever. B.They have a grateful heart. C.They are active and lovely. D.They ha
16、ve a good sense of smell. 答案 B 解析推理判断题。根据第二部分的“in an hour-long display of thanks,the whale swam near their boat and leaped into the air about 40 times.”和文章的最后一句“After Renzo passed away,Toldo followed the coffin to the cemetery,and now stands guard at the grave for hours at a time.”可知,它们都有一颗感 恩的心。 3.
17、Which of the following acts like a human baby according to the passage? A.A baby whale.B.A baby cat. C.A baby horse.D.A baby panda. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第三部分的“In fact,baby pandas sometimes behave like human babies.”可知,D 项正确。 B (2019辽宁新民高一期末) Every summer,the Serengeti plains of Africa are worth visiting.M
18、illions of wild animals begin their 1,800-mile journey northwards on their annual migratory (迁移的) route. In the month of November,polar bears in their thousands cross the Canadian Arctic,as they head towards the ice sheets of Hudson Bay.The sea ice that forms every winter is the key to the bears man
19、aging to exist,for here they hunt for seals (海豹). The Great Bustard,one of the heaviest flying birds,migrates each year across Europe and Asia to its wintering grounds.Unluckily,these and other migratory animals are in danger from human activity. We have written several articles on climate change an
20、d the effect of rising ocean temperatures.Since 1979,ice sheets in the Arctic have gone down by 30 percent.What does this mean for polar bears?They are forced to stay on land for longer periods of time,which delays their search for food.As a result,bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they we
21、re.Besides,smaller bears also produce weaker babies,and their chances of survival are at risk.In the plains of Africa,migratory animals like gazelles are traveling long distances for food,just to avoid falling prey (牺牲品) to humans who hunt them. In an unusual step,experts from 120 countries have agr
22、eed to protect 31 migratory mammals,fish and birds.The United Nations 11th annual Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held in Quito,Ecuador.For the first time,900 experts attended the conference,and the enthusiastic support shows the world is united in conservation (保护) effor
23、ts. What does getting on a protected list mean?Countries that have signed the agreement will be required to pass laws locally and work with other countries that fall within the animals migratory path.Only one animal did not make the list.The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of
24、the countries where it lives. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇生态环保类说明文,介绍了很多野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀 或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降,因此专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。 4.What can we learn from the passage? A.The Great Bustard is one of the largest flying birds. B.The weight of polar bears today is lighter than what it was. C.In the 1970s,ice sheets wen
25、t down by 30 percent. D.120 experts have agreed to protect 21 migratory animals. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第四段中的“As a result,bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were.” 可知,现在北极熊的体重比原来轻了 60 磅,故 B 项正确。 5.Why was the African lion not included in the list from the passage? A.We dont know which countrie
26、s it lives in. B.It isnt a migratory animal. C.Experts were not interested in this animal. D.It was not traveling long distances for food. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Only one animal did not make the list.The African lion was rejected for lack of information of the countries where it lives.”可知,非洲狮没有在名单之内是
27、因为我们 不知道它们生活在哪些国家,故 A 项正确。 6.The writer writes this passage aiming to . A.let us know about the animals B.prevent the rare animals from dying out C.inform us of the effects of climate change D.draw our attention to helping the migratory animals 答案 D 解析推理判断题。通读文章可知,很多野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响 导致数量急剧
28、下降,在联合国第 11 届野生动物迁徙物种年度保护大会上,专家们呼吁世界各国联合 起来保护迁徙物种。由此可知,本文的目的是引起人们的注意来帮助保护迁徙动物,故 D 项正确。 -1- UNIT 2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION 晨读晚诵 动物是人类亲密的朋友,人类是动物信赖的伙伴。人类的生存不 能没有动物,而动物完全可以不需要人类!保护野生动物,就是关爱 人类自己。 Many animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Dodo The dodo is a clas
29、sic example of how humans caused damage to the earths biology.The flightless dodo was native to the Island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs,monkeys and rats.The
30、population of dodos rapidly decreased and the last one was killed in 1681. 晨读晚诵 Rhinos The rhino horn is a highly prized item for Asian medicine.This has led to the animal being hunted in its natural habitat.Once widespread in Africa and Eurasia,most rhinos now live in protected natural parks and re
31、serves.Their numbers have rapidly decreased in the last 50 years,and the animals remain under constant threat from poachers(偷 猎者). 晨读晚诵 Whales The International Whaling Commission is fighting to ensure the survival of the whale species.Despite the fact that one-third of the worlds oceans have been d
32、eclared whale sanctuaries (保护区),7 out of 13 whale species remain endangered.Collisions (碰撞) with ships,poisonous pollution and being caught in fishing nets are some major causes of whale deaths. 晨读晚诵 Tigers The last 100 years has seen a 95% reduction in the numbers of remaining tigers to between 5,0
33、00 and 7,000 and the Bali,Javan,and Caspian tigers are already extinct.The South China tiger is precariously(危险地) close to disappearing,with only 20 to 30 still alive.Like the rhino horn,tigers bones and organs are sought after for medicines.These items are traded illegally along with tiger skins. 晨
34、读晚诵 词海拾贝 decrease v.减少 ensure vt.保证 pollution n.污染 disappear vi.消失 典句欣赏 The easily controlled bird became a source of food for sailors and was attacked by animals introduced to the island by humans such as pigs,monkeys and rats. 翻译:这种容易被控制的鸟成了水手的食物来源,同时受到人们 带来的动物,诸如猪、猴子和老鼠的攻击。 分析:本句是一个简单句。句子的主语是The
35、easily controlled bird,became和was attacked是并列谓语,introduced to the island.是 动词-ed形式构成的短语作定语。 晨读晚诵 理解诱思 1.What does the passage mainly tell us? 答案:Some extinct and endangered animals. 2.What should we do to prevent these animals from extinction? 答案:Open. -8- Section AListening and Speaking 课前篇自主预习 .知识
36、体系图解 poster illegal hunt immediately species alarm rate extinction mass 课前篇自主预习 habitat aware average concern living adapt measure authority pressure 课前篇自主预习 究竟;到底 结束 灭亡;逐渐消失 以惊人的速度 意识到;知道 平均 取得进步 对关切的;为担忧的 适应 在压力下;承受压力 课前篇自主预习 .释义匹配 1.habitatA.to change something to suit different conditions or use
37、s 2.adapt B.be the business of sb;trouble;bother 3.concernC.the force you produce when you press something 4.measureD.to find the size,length,or amount of something,using standard units such as inches,metres,etc. 5.pressureE.the natural surroundings in which an animal or a plant usually lives 答案:1.E
38、2.A3.B4.D5.C 课前篇自主预习 .介词填空 1.Some of the wild animals are dying out an alarming rate. 2.Children must attend school the ages of 5 and 16. 3.Im always very aware how much work there is still to be done. 4. average,a powerful earthquake occurs less than once every two years. 5.When you are pressure,yo
39、u should do some exercise to get relaxed. at between of On under 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 1.die out灭亡;逐渐消失 【课文原句】Our planets .is dying out at an alarming rate. 我们星球上的正以惊人的速度灭绝。 【词汇精讲】die out意为“灭亡;逐渐消失”,是固定短语。 Perhaps too much fighting caused the dinosaurs to die out. 或许是太多的争斗导致恐龙灭绝。 In fact,half of the 6,00
40、07,000 languages spoken around the world today will likely die out by the next century. 事实上,今天世界上使用的6 000到7 000种语言中,有一半很可能 在下个世纪消失。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 【词汇拓展】 In a cold winter,many wild animals can die of hunger. 在寒冷的冬天,许多野生动物可能会饿死。 I am dying to know what happened because it was so strange. 我很想知道发生了什么
41、事,因为这件事太奇怪了。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 2.aware adj.知道的;发觉的;有意识的 【课文原句】 We must make people aware of the problem. 我们必须让人们意识到这个问题 【词汇精讲】aware是形容词,意为“知道的;发觉的;有意识 的”,常和介词of连用。 They were not aware of the historic significance of this flight. 他们没有意识到这次飞行的历史意义。 I think he has been aware of how grea
42、t this club is,and how much loyal the fans are. 我觉得他已经意识到了这是一家多么伟大的俱乐部,这里的球迷 是多么忠诚。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 【词汇拓展】 Then he became aware that they were regarding him with interest. 这时,他意识到他们都很感兴趣地看着他。 In my opinion,its very important to develop an awareness of health now. 在我看来,现在提高健康意识很重要。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习
43、课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 3.average n.平均数;平均水平 adj.平均的;正常的;普通的 【课文原句】How many elephants are killed on average every day? 每天平均有多少头大象被杀死? 【词汇精讲】average作名词,意为“平均数;平均水平”,作形容词, 意为“平均的;正常的;普通的”。 The average time the Chinese people spend online is 17 hours per week. 中国人每周上网的平均时间为17个小时。 The average age of the boys i
44、n this class is fifteen. 班里面男孩子的平均年龄是15岁。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 【词汇拓展】 Last year was the warmest year on record,with global temperature 0.68 above the average. 去年是有史以来最暖和的一年,全球温度比平均值高出0.68摄氏 度。 Toms work at school is above average,Jims below average and Jacks up to average. 汤姆在校学习成绩属于中上水平,吉姆的学习成绩属中下水平,杰
45、克的学习成绩属中等水平。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 4.concerned adj.担心的;关切的;相关的 【课文原句】Im concerned about the African elephants. 我非常担忧非洲大象。 【词汇精讲】句中的concerned是形容词,意为“担心的;关切的;相 关的”,concern作动词时,意为“涉及;让担忧”。 Many parents are concerned that some TV programs will have a bad influence on the development of their
46、 children. 许多家长担心一些电视节目会对孩子的成长有坏的影响。 I hope the department concerned will deal with the matter immediately. 我希望有关部门立刻处理这件事情。 What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. 让我担心的是我们对事态的变化缺乏准备。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 【词汇拓展】 She is deeply concerned about your safety.她非常担心你的安 全。 As far as Im conc
47、erned,you cant ignore the fact. 就我个人而言,你不能忽视这个事实。 【温馨提示】形容词concerned作前置定语时,意为“关心的,挂念 的,担心的”;作后置定语时,意为“相关的;有关的”。例如:a concerned look“关切的神情”;the authorities concerned“有关当局”。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 5.adapt vi.适应vt.使适应;使适合 【课文原句】Elephants need large living spaces,so its difficult for them to a
48、dapt to the changes. 大象需要很大的生存空间,所以它们很难适应变化。 【词汇精讲】adapt作不及物动词,意为“适应”,常和 介词to连用,作及物动词词组,意为“使适应;使适合”。 It was not long before the children adapted to the life in the country. 不久孩子们就适应了乡下的生活。 It was the culture that made it hard for him to adapt to/adapt himself to the new environment abroad. 是文化使得他很难适
49、应国外的新环境。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 【词汇拓展】 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 This play was adapted from the book Betrayed Spring by Jack Lindsay. 此剧是根据杰克林赛所著小说被出卖了的春天改编而成 的。 This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original. 这部小说已由俄文原著改编成无线电广播节目。 When you go to a new country,you must adapt yourself to new custom
50、s. 当你到一个新的国家,你必须使自己适应新的风俗习惯。 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 课堂篇学习理解 重点词汇随堂练习 6.measure n.措施;方法 vt.测量;估量;度量 【课文原句】What measures are being taken to help them? 正在采取什么措施来帮助它们? 【词汇精讲】measure作名词,意为“措施;方法”,是可数名词;作动 词,意为“测量;估量;度量”。 Education shouldnt be measured purely by examination results. 教育不应该纯粹用考试成绩来衡量。 We have ado
