1、hybriddevotedevote toshortagetacklecrisisboostyieldconvincen. 杂交植杂交植（动）（动）物；合成物；混合动力车物；合成物；混合动力车vt. 把把献献（给）（给）； 把把专用于；专专用于；专心于心于把把用于；献身；致力；专心用于；献身；致力；专心n. 不足；缺少；短缺不足；缺少；短缺vt. 解决解决（难题）（难题）；应付；应付（局面）（局面）；处理；处理n. 危机；危急关头危机；危急关头vt. 使增长；使兴旺使增长；使兴旺n. 增长；提高；激励增长；提高；激励n. 产量；产出产量；产出 vt. 出产出产（作物）（作物）；产生；产生（收益
2、、（收益、效益等）效益等）vi. 屈服；让步屈服；让步vt. 使相信；使确信；说服使相信；使确信；说服characteristicattainconventionalpollinateassumptionintenseovercomeexpandoutputestimatedomesticn. 特征特征;特点特点;品质品质 adj. 典型的典型的;独特的独特的vt. ( (通常经过努力通常经过努力) )获得；得到获得；得到adj. 传统的；习惯的传统的；习惯的vt. 授粉；传粉授粉；传粉n. 假定；设定；假定；设定；（责任的）（责任的）承担；承担；（权利的）（权利的）获得获得adj. 热切的；
3、十分强烈的；激烈的热切的；十分强烈的；激烈的vt. 克服；解决；战胜克服；解决；战胜vt. & vi. 扩大扩大;增加增加 vt. 扩展扩展;发展发展（业务）（业务）n. 产量；输出；输出量产量；输出；输出量 vt. 输出输出vt. 估计；估价；估算估计；估价；估算 n. 估计；估算估计；估算adj. 本国的；国内的；家用的；家庭的本国的；国内的；家用的；家庭的consumptioncomprisebe comprised ofgeneratestrainleisuredeep downsoilcelebrityenvisionn. 消耗；消耗量；消费消耗；消耗量；消费vt. 包括；包含；包括
4、；包含；由由组成组成包括；包含；包括；包含；由由组成组成( (或构成或构成) )vt. 产生；引起产生；引起n. (动、植物的动、植物的)系系; 品种品种; 拉伤拉伤; 压力压力n. 闲暇；休闲；空闲闲暇；休闲；空闲在内心深处；本质上；实际上在内心深处；本质上；实际上n. 泥土；土壤；国土；领土泥土；土壤；国土；领土n. 名望；名誉；名人；名流名望；名誉；名人；名流vt. 展望；想象展望；想象sorghumbroomgrainvisionrealitysaltyn. 高粱；高粱米高粱；高粱米n. 扫把；扫帚；金雀花扫把；扫帚；金雀花n. 谷物；谷粒；颗粒谷物；谷粒；颗粒n. 想象；视力；视野；
5、影像想象；视力；视野；影像n. 现实；实际情况；事实现实；实际情况；事实adj. 含盐的；咸的含盐的；咸的Unit 5 Working the LandHow do you understand this title?我毕生的追求就是让所有人远离饥饿。我毕生的追求就是让所有人远离饥饿。袁隆平袁隆平work (vt.) to manage or operate sth. to gain benefit from it to work the land (= grow crops on it, etc.) 耕耘耕耘Unit 5 Reading and ThinkingGet to know an
6、agricultural scientistA PIONEER FOR ALL PEOPLELook at the photo and the title of the text. Discuss these questions in groups.Who is the man in the photo?What crop is he holding in his hands?The photo is of Yuan Longping, holding sheaves of his hybrid rice.Now, lets read the text to know more about h
7、im.Father of Hybrid Rice( (世界杂交水稻之父世界杂交水稻之父) )- - Dr Yuan Longping (袁隆平博士袁隆平博士)Recipient of the Medal of the Republic（共和国勋章获得者）（共和国勋章获得者）AchievementsHe makes China feed its people with 7% of the farmland.He circulates his knowledge in less-developed countries.He helps the UN to rid the world of hung
8、er.the rice that has a high outputSuper Hybrid RiceHybrid rice ( (杂交水稻杂交水稻) )grown in dozens of countries in Africa, America and AsiaInventionsproviding a robust food source( (稳定的食物来源稳定的食物来源) ) in high famine( (饥饿饥饿) ) risk areasRead the title and the first sentence of each paragraph. Answer the fol
9、lowing questions. 1. Whats the main idea of the text? The text mainly talks about Yuan Longping, a _ of agriculture in China. He _ his life to producing more rice. Because of his hard work, farmers can expand their _ and the problem of _ can be solved.2. What kind of writing do you think the text is
10、? 3. Where can you find such a piece of writing?Whats the main idea of the text? The text mainly talks about Yuan Longping, a _ of agriculture in China. He _ his life to producing more rice. Because of his hard work, farmers can expand their _ and the problem of _ can be solved.pioneerdevotesoutputh
11、ungerA. Narration (记叙文记叙文).B. Exposition (说明文说明文).C. Practical writing (应用文应用文).D. Argumentation (议论文议论文).A. A letter.B. A story book.C. A magazine.D. A science report.2. What kind of writing do you think the text is? 3. Where can you find such a piece of writing?Read the text again. Match the main
12、idea with each paragraph.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph 6A. Yuan conducted research and developed hybrid rice.B. Yuan is old but still working hard to fulfil his dreams.C. Yuan considers himself a farmer.D. Yuan decided to study agriculture.E. Yuans innovation has h
13、elped to feed more people.F. Yuan cares little for fame or wealth.Pay attention to the numbers and state the relevant information about the numbers.19301953197460% 200 millionYuan Longping was born Yuan Longping graduated from university and worked as a researcher developed the first hybrid rice abo
14、ut 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuans hybrid strainsallowed Chinas farmers to produce around 200 million tonnes of rice per yearRead the text again and answer the questions. 1. Why does Yuan Longping consider himself a farmer?2. Why did Yuan d
15、ecide to study agriculture?3. What is the main advantage of hybrid crops? 4. How has Yuans work helped China and other countries?5. What is Yuans latest vision?Because he continually works the land in his research.He was concerned that farmers had poor harvests and sometimes even had a shortage of f
16、ood to eat.One characteristic of hybrids is that they usually attain a higher yield than conventional crops.Yuans innovation has helped feed not just China, but many other countries that depend on rice as well, such as India and Vietnam.Seawater rice.his parents wish VS his own decisionthe general a
17、ssumption about hybrid rice VS his belieffather of hybrid rice VS farmerWhat writing technique does the writer employ to exhibit Yuan Longpings qualities? retire to a life of leisure VS continue to work the land as a man of the soilContrast.analysing, mindmap, summary, retelling1. However, what conc
18、erned him most was that farmers often had poor harvests and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat.主语从句主语从句表语从句表语从句缺乏缺乏 What we need are good doctors. What caused the accident remains unknown.我们需要的是好的医生。我们需要的是好的医生。事故的起因是未知的。事故的起因是未知的。Sentence analysing for better understanding. Theres
19、a great shortage of resource materials in many schools. The rapid increase in population caused a shortage of natural resources.很多学校物资都十分很多学校物资都十分短缺短缺。人口激增导致资源人口激增导致资源匮乏匮乏。然而，他最关心的是农民经常粮食歉收，有时甚然而，他最关心的是农民经常粮食歉收，有时甚至出现严重的食物短缺。至出现严重的食物短缺。2. Today, it is estimated that about 60 percent of domestic rice
20、 consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuans hybrid strains, and his strains have allowed Chinas farmers to produce around 200 million tons of rice per year.形式主语形式主语and连接两个并列的主语从句连接两个并列的主语从句后置定语后置定语 Its a good thing that you give us so much support. It is a great honour that youv
21、e come to visit us.你给我们这么多支持是一件好事。你给我们这么多支持是一件好事。你的来访是我们的一大荣幸。你的来访是我们的一大荣幸。据估算，现在中国国内消费的稻米有大约据估算，现在中国国内消费的稻米有大约60%60%来自来自袁隆平的杂交水稻品种形成的作物，这些品种袁隆平的杂交水稻品种形成的作物，这些品种（形成的作物）让中国农民每年能够生产出大约（形成的作物）让中国农民每年能够生产出大约两亿吨稻米。两亿吨稻米。general impression known as _ one of Chinas most famous _ _ but _ body was born in _
22、in Beijing graduated from _ worked as a _ in 1953 developed the first _ in 1974 provided about _ of domestic rice consumption and allowed Chinas farmers to produce around _ of rice per year helped feed many other countries, such as _ and _ received numerous _ both in China and abroad He is still ver
23、y much a _ at heart. He cares little for _ or _. Long ago: rice plants as tall as _; each ear of rice as big as a _; each grain of rice as huge as a _ Latest vision: _(has become a reality)lifeexperiencesachievements in agricultureattitudes towards lifedreams“father of hybrid rice”scientistsslimstro
24、ng1930Southwest Agricultural College researcherhybrid rice200 million tonnes60 percentIndiaVietnamawardsfarmercelebritymoneysorghumbroompeanut“seawater rice”Yuan Longping, father of hybrid rice, _ his life to rice production. As a young man, he chose to study agriculture because he was _ about poor
25、harvest and the _ of food for farmers. After _ enormous difficulties, he developed the first hybrid rice in 1974, enabling farmers to _ a higher yield. It is estimated that 60% of rice _ in China comes from Yuans innovation. Howerver, as a man of _, little does he care for money or fame. He impresse
26、s us with his ongoing ability to _ his dreams. His latest vision for “seawater rice” has become a _. Despite his advanced years, he is still full of _.Fill in the blanks to finish the summary.devotesconcernedshortageovercomingattainconsumptionsoilfulfilrealityvisionApart from rice, what are some oth
27、er important crops in China? What do you know about them?Other than hybrid rice, what other hybrid products do you know? Can you think of new hybrid ideas?P51 5Apart from rice, what are some other important crops in China? What do you know about them?The most important crop besides rice is wheat, wh
28、ich is grown on different parts of China, and is used to make noodles and bread. Corn is also a popular crop in north and north-eastern China. It is used both for food and for animal feed. Other than hybrid rice, what other hybrid products do you know? Can you think of new hybrid ideas?Common hybrid
29、 crops include corn, rapeseed( (油菜油菜) ), sunflowers, and nearly all market vegetables. Some kinds of hybrid animals have been known for a long time, the most famous of which is the mule - which is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey. The concept of a hybrid is not restricted to plants and animals. For
30、example, there are hybrid cars, which are powered by two different kinds of engines (e.g., petrol and electric) at the same time.1. devote to2. be comprised of3. allow sb. to do sth.4. depend on5. deep down 把把用于用于; ;献身献身; ;致力致力包括包括; ;包含包含; ;由由组成组成( (或构或构成成) )允许某人做某事允许某人做某事依赖，依靠依赖，依靠在内心深处；本质上；实在内心深处；
31、本质上；实际上际上1. This school has _ thousands of bright young students over the years.2. Most students look for jobs after university _.3. Because of the _ of new strains of hybrid crops, people in many parts of the world now have more food to eat.4. Last year, this new electric power plant _ enough energ
32、y to power the whole city.5. It was difficult to calculate exactly how many trees had been cut down. However, a general _ was possible. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.create estimation education generation graduateestimationeducatedgraduationcreationgeneratedUs
33、e word formation to guess the meaningOften, new words are not really “new” - they are just different forms of words that you may already know. For instance, a word ending with -ate is often a verb, while a word ending in -tion is often a noun. Thus, we have communicate (verb) and communication (noun
34、). English has many word patterns like this. 根据句子结构的语法性，在空白处填入根据句子结构的语法性，在空白处填入1 1个适当的单词或括号内个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。单词的正确形式。1. There was a _ (short) of trained nurses in the hospital when the disease broke out. 2. The doctor is _ (convince) that Mary does not need to lose weight.3. Sophia sat down with a
35、sigh of relief; she finally could eat _ her leisure.4. _ (characteristic) of the machine are fully detailed in our brochure.5. On the day of the trial, the lawyer began to make his statements after the _ (convention) greeting.shortageconvincedatCharacteristicsconventional6. The rapid development of
36、express delivery market makes Chinese express delivery market _ (intense) competitive.7. Later that year Helens husband encouraged her _ (expand) her story into a full-length novel.8. The players dream finally became a _ (real) when he won a gold medal in the Olympic Games.9. The books about Harry P
37、otter were very popular at that time, both _ home and abroad.10. The _ (extend) of the palace will be open to the public next month.intenselyto expandrealityatextension. 用本单元单词的正确形式替换句中的画线部分。用本单元单词的正确形式替换句中的画线部分。1. I dont know how to deal with the difficult problem. Could you give me some advice? _2
38、. In fact, winning a competition can really increase confidence. _3. If you want to achieve the goal you have set yourself, you must work very hard. _4. Since then, her strong determination to get over difficulties has inspired me a lot. _5. The singers first album was a big hit. Soon she won fame a
39、nd wealth. _tackleboostattainovercomecelebrity. 根据汉语意思及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。根据汉语意思及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。1. 这个退休的男人致力于帮助无家可归的人。这个退休的男人致力于帮助无家可归的人。 (devote to) _ _2. 据估计，会议将持续四天。据估计，会议将持续四天。 (estimate) _ _3. 在内心深处，苏珊知道她妈妈说的话是正确的。在内心深处，苏珊知道她妈妈说的话是正确的。 (deep down) _ _The retired man devotes himself to helping the homel
40、ess.It is estimated that the meeting will last four days.Deep down, Susan knew what her mother said was right.4. 考虑到她对儿童感兴趣，我相信教书是适考虑到她对儿童感兴趣，我相信教书是适 合她的职业。合她的职业。 (given that) _ _5. 医疗队由医疗队由8人组成，包括人组成，包括3名医生和名医生和5名名 护士。护士。 (be comprised of) _ _ _Given that she is interested in children, Im sure teaching is the right career for her.The medical team is comprised of eight people, including three doctors and five nurses.
