1、Step 1 .速读：匹配下列段落大意1. Part 1(paras 1-2) _ 2.Part 2(paras 3-4) _ 3. Part 3(paras 5-6) _ 4.Part 4(para 7) _A.The remarks on On the Origin of Species.B.Darwins new theory about evolution.C.The new discoveries during the journey.D.Darwin answered the call and began the journey.DCBA细读：-选择最佳答案：1.Why didnt
2、 the captain of the Beagle think Darwin was the best choice? A.Because Darwin wasnt admitted to university.B.Because Darwin left school without completing his degree.C.Because Darwin brought shame to himself and his family.D.Because Darwin had not enough interest in visiting distant countries.2. Wha
3、t did people think about the species at that time ? A.All species evolved from the same species.B.All species came into being in the meantime.C.Some species appeared earlier than the others.D.Some species improved a lot since its appearance.3.What was Darwins new theory then ?A.Environment played an
4、 important role.B.Species evolved with the changing environments.C.Different species lived in different environments.D.The more complicated the species were , the more time it took.CBB4.How did people feel Darwins theory ? A.Astonished. B.Convinced. C.Satisfied. D.Interested.5.Whats the main idea of
5、 the last paragraph ?A.The meaning of the journey.B.The popularity of Darwins book.C.The book is as important as the journey.D.The significance and contributions of Darwin.AD The captain of the ship ,the Beagle , wanted to find someone who would benefit from the chance of visiting distant countries.
6、 A young man (_ had left medical school without completing his degree ) answered the call. He _(receive) a letter predicting that he would be “a disgrace to himself and his family”. The captain was not satisfied with him much . In spite of all this , the journey was full of important scientific _ (d
7、iscovery) .The journey gave the young man the chance _(study) various living things in their natural environments. He noticed that some species of animals were very similar , and guessed maybe animals evolved from as they adapted _ their changing environments. During the journey , he found more evid
8、ence to prove his guess. He suspected that some animals _(evolve) from a common ancestor. The guess was beyond traditional thoughts at that time, when people believed that all species had appeared on Earth at the same time, and had not changed since. The young man brought up a _ (complete) new idea-
9、a theory of _(evolve). He wrote a book named On th Origin of Species to explain his new theory, which immediately caused a storm. But the young mans scientific studies were _ convincing that more and more people began to believe the theory. The young man was the famous geologist and naturalist, Char
10、les Darwin. His book _ (change) ideas about life on Earth forever.whoreceiveddiscoveriesto studytohad evolvedcompletelyevolutionsohas changed课文概要写作：（根据语篇内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要） To answer the call of the captain of the ship ,the Beagle , Darwin began his journey of discovery.(要点1)He noticed that some specie
11、s of animals were very similar , and guessed that maybe animals evolved as they adapted to their changing environment.(要点2) Although his completely new theory caused a storm , his scientific studies were so convincing that more and more people began to believe the theory.(要点3) His theory has changed
12、 ideas about life on Earth forever.(要点4) 结合课文主题，使用本单元词汇和句型，根据提示写一篇50个词左右的短文。 Step 1 .速读：匹配下列段落大意1. Part 1(paras 1-2) _2.Part 2(paras 3-5) _3. Part 3(paras 6-) _A.Different ways of plants using to communicate.B.Scientists new research about talking plants. .C.Maybe more discoveries about plants commu
13、nication will be known to us one day.BAC选择最佳答案：1.Which one is the new scientific research ?A. Plants can really talk with each other.B. Talking trees can give advice and warnings.C. Trees can talk with animals and people.D. Plants have the ability to communicate with each other.2.When will plants us
14、e chemicals to communicate with the others ?A. When they feel thirsty.B.When they need fertilizer.C.When they get threats from outer environment.D.When they hear noises and send signals to call for help.DC3.Which is the second method plants use to communicate mentioned in the passage ?A.Send chemica
15、ls to call for help.B.Use sound to give signals to their neighbours.C.Link nearly all plants in a forest with webs.D Release the same kind of chemicals.4.In which way is the wood wide web similar to the Internet ?A. Both can connect all things in the system togeher.B. Both have the same communicatin
16、g systems/C. Both bring convenience to the life of people.D. Both need advanced science and technology.5.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Plants also have secrets.B.Plants can talk with each other.C.Plants need pretecting urgently.D. Plants can communicate in their own way.BAD阅读主题活动：1.How do you
17、 think about the future of the Chinese womens volleyball team? why ?_2.What can you do for China in the coming 2022 Olympics ?why ?_The Chinese womens volleyball team is a strong team who can cooperate perfectly.With glorious experience , it is believed to have the chance to aim high. Only time can
18、prove all.I want to serve as a volunteer in the coming 2022 Olympics if necessary. Because it is a great chance / for us to hold the Winter Olympic Games . As a Chinese, we should contribute to the entire success of the event.In some legends and stories , we have seen some mysterious talking plants,
19、which can give advice and warnings to people.It was said that Alexander the Great and Marco polo _ (visit) such a tree in India.In modern movie Avatar , trees can communicate with animals and people.With us long _ (believe) that talking plants are fantasy , recent research has revealed something ama
20、zing:plants appear to be able to communicate after all.When some plants _ (attack) by insects , they send signals _(communicate) with each other.The chemicals are regarded as signals of warning or calls for help.When another plant detects the chemicals from its injured neighbour , it starts to relea
21、se its own different chemicals ,some of _ drive the insects away. Scientists hope to learn more about this plant warning system, so that they can use it to grw crops without pesticides.More _(surprise) , plants also use sound to communicate.Some plants make noises with their roots .Some trees make c
22、licking noises when there is not enough water , _ (indicate) drought is arriving.Plants also have an amazing system of _ (communicate) that can link nearly all the plants in a forest.Through this system , plants can share information and even food _ each other as well as steal food or spread poisons
23、 to attack other plants.Scientists hope to learn how to create a “firewall” to help prevent these attacks.Maybe one day we will know enough _ plant communication.had visitedbelievingare attackedto communicatewhichsurprisinglyindicatingcommunicationwithabout课文概要写作：（根据语篇内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要） It seems that
24、talking plants only exist in legends and stories. (要点1)But recently scientists have discovered that plants appear to communicate with each other by sending chemicals , making noises or linking all plants in a forest.(要点2)The discoveries are beneficial to science.(要点3)Lets expect scientists to find m
25、ore about plant communication.(要点4)结合本单元话题，根据提示，写一篇50词左右的小短文。 1.生活中很多人都把健康当做理所当然的事。(take.for granted)2.虚度时光，直到突然患病了才遗憾还有很多事没有做。(be stricken with.)3.试想，如果明天你就会失去视力，你今天想干什么？(if引导的虚拟条件句)4.振作起来，你就会发现生活中的美好。(祈使句+并列句)【参考范文】 Many people take their health for granted in life. Wasting his time regretting that he still has a lot to do until he suddenly is stricken with a disease. Just imagine,if you were to lose your sight tomorrow , what would you do today ? Cheer up and youll find the delightful things in life.
