1、高中英语选修一读写素材Unit 1 People of achievement【Phrases】exceptional historical figures with special abilities具有特殊才能的杰出历史人物spend the majority of his life giving back to the world花费他生命中的大部分时间回馈社会. is widely considered to be one of the most talented .被广泛认为是最具天赋的之一use the power of their minds to change the worl
2、d用他们思想的力量来改变世界【Sentences】One idea could end up improving the entire world.一个想法可能最终会使整个世界进步。Anyone could come up with the next world-changing idea.任何一个人都可能提出下一个改变世界的想法。Whether they were scientists, politicians or artists, these influential people all had something in common. Each of them had a deep d
3、esire to transform the world.无论他们是科学家、政治家还是艺术家，这些有影响力的人们都有共同之处。他们都有改变世界的强烈愿望。Unit 2 Looking into the future【Phrases】make accurate predictions about .对作出准确的预测make a rational prediction of potential outcomes对可能的结果作出合理的预测look at long-term trends观察长期的趋势【Sentences】Predicting the future can be useful in m
4、aking plans about future developments.预测未来对制订未来的发展计划大有帮助。Predicting what will happen gives us a better chance to control things.预测即将发生的事情让我们能更好地控制事物。We dont have the ability to perfectly predict the future, but we do have the creative thinking skills to build an imaginative look at the future.我们没有准确
5、预测未来的能力，但是我们拥有创造性的思维技巧来建立对未来的想象。If you want to know what the trends of tomorrow will be, then you should study the trends of yesterday.如果你想知道明天的趋势是什么，那么你得先研究昨天的趋势。Unit 3 Fascinating Parks【Phrases】2ferris wheel摩天轮bumper car碰碰车go-kart卡丁车carousel / merry-go-round旋转木马water slide水滑道ticket booth售票处food st
6、and食品摊cotton candy棉花糖【Sentences】Please protect the public facilities in the park.请保护公园的公共设施。For the safety of tourists, means of transport are forbidden to enter into the park.为了游客的安全，交通工具禁止进入公园。Please pay attention to your own articles that you bring along, and do not put valuables at the places ou
7、tside the range of your sight.请注意你随身携带的物品，不要将贵重物品放在视线范围以外的地方。Unit 4 Body Language【Phrases】get cold feet临阵退缩get something off ones chest吐露心声let ones hair down放松一下stick ones neck out做有风险的事【Sentences】Following the customs will help you communicate with people.遵守风俗有助于你与人交流。Body language is very useful b
8、ecause it can help you make yourself easily understood.肢体语言非常有用，因为它可以让对方很容易理解你。Body language is a good way to enrich your personal charm and etiquette.肢体语言是一种丰富个人魅力和规范礼仪的好方法。Unit 5 Working the land【Phrases】terraced field梯田agricultural infrastructure农业基础设施provide food and other raw materials提供食物和其他原材
9、料impact the national economy影响国家经济provide employment opportunities提供就业机会【Sentences】Food is vital for human survival.民以食为天。Agriculture plays a significant role in our lives.农业在我们的生活中起着重要作用。Many farmers grow fruits and vegetables, which are important for people to maintain a healthy diet.许多农民种植水果和蔬菜，这对人们维持健康的饮食很重要。Children should know how food gets to their plates.孩子们应该知道食物是如何送到他们盘子里的。The rapid advancement of technology has made the future of agriculture a bright one.技术的快速发展使得农业发展前景大好。
