1、 选择性必修选择性必修Unit 3 Environmental protectionLanguage Points of Reading To learn the usage of the words and expressions in the text on page 26-27. To learn more important sentences in the reading passage and try to master them.Self-evaluationCan you use the following words and expressions correctly?sta
2、rve ecologyreleasesustaincomprehensivetrend broadcastpolicyrestrictseize1.melt2.ecology3.habitable4.sustainA.the way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the scientific study of thisB.to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of
3、 timeC.good enough for people to live inD.it changes to a liquid, usually because it has been heated.Mprehensive7worldwide8.trend9.frequently10.broadcast11.policy12.footprintE.including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt withF.a substance such as coal, gas, or oil th
4、at can be burned to produce heat or energyG.a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developingH.everywhere in the worldI.a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen J.by a political party, business, or other organizationvery often or many timesK.a mark made b
5、y a foot or shoeL.to send out radio or television programmemeltedbroadcasts is seizingstarved comprehensiveComplete the sentences with the correct forms of the above words.（1）Flames a lead pipe and ignited leaking gas.（2）During the 1950s, thousands of seabirds to death due to the severe marine oil p
6、ollution in North Atlantic Ocean.（3）That far-reaching reform of the English educational system has influenced a generation of students whose listening and speaking skills were greatly improved.（4）As a fan of history, she thought that the media should make more that spread awareness of heritage conse
7、rvation.（5）This famous athlete says that the secret to his success the initiative in the competition and never losing heart when facing challenges.ecologypolicyworldwidesustained frequentlyComplete the sentences with the correct forms of the above words.（6） He started to study and decided to devote
8、his whole life to science. （7） He a serious wound in the stomach. （8） Higher-income parents tended to have children play with puzzles more . （9） My in my business is “Ask advice, but use my common sense”.（10）The epidemic swept through North Africa and Europe and left families mourning . 1.When peopl
9、e produce huge amounts of extra greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuel a.huge amounts of + 不可数名词大量的修饰名词作主语时，谓语动词用复数形式eg: Huge amounts of damage have been done in a very short time.b.a huge amount of +不可数名词大量的修饰名词作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式eg: A huge amount of money has been spent on this project.【归纳】表示“许多，大量”的短
10、语：(1) 一般只用来修饰可数名词复数形式的有： a great / good many, a great / large / good number of, quite a few等。(2) 一般只用来修饰不可数名词的有: quite a little, a great deal of, a large amount of, large amounts of等。(3) 既可修饰可数名词复数形式，又可修饰不可数名词的有： plenty of, a lot of, lots of, a mass of, masses of等，这时谓语动词的单复数形式取决于它们后面所接的名词的形式。(4) a l
11、arge quantity of和large quantities of后既可接可数名词复数形式，又可接不可数名词，这时谓语动词的单复数形式要由quantity的单复数形式来决定。从括号内选择适当的词填空。1) Its reported that a good amount of money _ (was / were) spent to prevent and control desertification (荒漠化).2) A large number of houses _ (was / were) destroyed in the earthquake.3) I think that
12、large amounts of time _ (is / are) wasted in watching TV series.4) A large quantity of flowers _ (has / have) been planted in our school.Suggested answers:1.was 2. were 3. are 4. has2. The heat is released back into space at longer wave lengths.a. release vt. : to let a substance flow out 排放；释放relea
13、se sth. into sth.eg : 1.Oil was released into the sea. 2.Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide(二氧化硫) into the atmosphere.b. release vt. : to let news or official information be known and printed 发布eg : The latest developments have just been released to the media. c. release n. 排放；释放；发布eg : 1.T
14、he accident caused the release of radioactivity(放射性物质) into the atmosphere.2.There are strict rules on the release of official information.3. Continued greenhouse gas emissions will result in further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate.a. result in: to make something happen 导致，造成e
15、g :1. The accident resulted in the death of two passengers. 2.Our efforts resulted in success.【拓展】 result from. 由造成; 因而产生 as a result of. 由于的结果(后接名词、代词或动词-ing 形式作宾语) as a result 结果 (在句中常用作插入语, 相当于一个副词)eg : 1. His failure resulted from not working hard enough. 2.He is unable to go to school as a resu
16、lt of the fall from his horse. 3.He saved the life of the boss daughter. As a result he was given an excellent job.练习：翻译下面句子。1) 他的粗心导致了他的失败。2) 他犯了一个大错误，因此失去了工作。3) 疾病通常是由缺乏睡眠引起的。Suggested answers:1.His carelessness resulted in his failure.2.He made one big mistake, and as a result he lost his job. /
17、He lost his job as a result of one big mistake.3.Sickness often results from lack of sleep.b.restriction n. : a rule or law that limits or controls what people can do 限制规定；限制法规；约束eg: 1.The park is open to the public without restriction. 2. It is a club with strict restrictions on its membership.翻译下列
18、句子。1) 我被限制一天喝三杯茶。2) 他不喜欢他们限制他选择的自由。1.I am restricted to three cups of tea a day.2.He dislikes their restriction of his freedom of choice.4. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming.a. seize vt. : When you seize an opportunity, you take advantage of
19、 it and do something that you want to do. 抓住seize a chance / an opportunity :to quickly and eagerly do something when you have the chance to 抓住机会/时机eg: 1.Seize the chance, otherwise youll regret it. 2.Joe seized an opportunity to speak to his boss alone.b.seize vt. : to take hold of something sudden
20、ly and violently (突然猛地)抓取eg : 1. Suddenly he seized my hand. 2.I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. c.seize vt. : to take control of a place suddenly and quickly, using military force 夺取eg: 1.The soldiers seized the city after a hard fight. 2. A group of soldiers seized the airport.根据汉语
21、翻译补全句子。The young man _ and made some money. 这个年轻人抓住机会赚了一些钱。2) They _ in a surprise attack. 他们突袭攻占了机场。3) I was suddenly _ great insecurity and loneliness. 我突然感到很没有安全感，很孤独。1.seized the chance 2.seized the airport 3.seized by/with a feeling of1. There is little doubt that Earth is getting warmer and wa
22、rmer.There is little doubt that.几乎没有疑问的是其中，that引导同位语从句，说明先行词doubt的内容。There is no doubt that.毫无疑问的是There is some doubt about sth. 对值得怀疑注意：doubt前有否定意义的词修饰时，其后的同位语从句由that引导；doubt前有肯定意义的词修饰时，其后的同位语从句由whether或if引导。eg: 1.On the other hand, there is little doubt that people with low EQs often have problems
23、 getting on with other people. 2.There is no doubt that he is honest. 3.There is some doubt about his ability. 4.I have some doubt whether he will be fit in time for next Sundays match.2. not only causing serious damage, but also costing human lives.not only . but also . 不仅而且 连词词组，连接两个相同的结构此连词可以连接两个
24、主语、谓语、宾语、表语、状语等，还可连接两个并列的句子，所强调的重点是后面部分。当它连接主语时， 谓语动词的数应服从就近原则：由最靠近谓语动词的部分即but also后面的部分（名词或代词）决定谓语动词的数。eg : 1.We not only watch TV but also read books and newspapers after supper. 2.Shakespeare was not only a writer but also an actor. 3.Not only Tom but also I am an engineer.【拓展】not only位于句首时，主谓要倒装
25、。eg :1. Not only had the poor man been arrested, but also he had been sent to prison.2.Not only is food production important but also taking care of the environment is important. There is strong and 1 evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disaste
26、rs 2 , not only causing serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have warned that if we do not take appropriate actions, this warming 3 will probably continue and there will be a higher price to pay. In fact, news reports are 4 broadcast about extreme rainstorms and heat wave
27、s causing deaths and economic losses. Continued greenhouse gas 5 will result in further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate. This requires the attention of people all over the world. Governments need to consider making 6 and taking appropriate actions and 7 to reduce greenhouse ga
28、s emissions. We as individuals can also reduce our “carbon 8 by 9 the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to 10 every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming, along with its causes and impacts, because this is the most serious issue affecting all of
29、 us on this planet. So what will you do to help? There is strong and evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters , not only causing serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have warned that if we do not take appropriat
30、e actions, this warming will probably continue and there will be a higher price to pay. In fact, news reports are broadcast about extreme rainstorms and heat waves causing deaths and economic prehensiveworldwidetrendfrequently Continued greenhouse gas will result in further warming and long-lasting
31、changes to the global climate. This requires the attention of people all over the world. Governments need to consider making and taking appropriate actions and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We as individuals can also reduce our “carbon by the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It
32、 is our responsibility to every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming, along with its causes and impacts, because this is the most serious issue affecting all of us on this planet. So what will you do to help?emissionspoliciesmeasuresfootprintrestrictingseize Homework 1. Finish Ex.1 on P.28 in the Textbook.2. Finish Ex.4 on P.75 in the Workbook.3.Use these new words and expressions to make sentences.
