Module 6无法解释的神秘自然现象

1、类型：采访报告类型：采访报告(2009广东高考真题广东高考真题)典例：就中学生近视问题的采访报道典例：就中学生近视问题的采访报道模板：模板： (采访的时间、对象和主题采访的时间、对象和主题) Last weekend, I had an interview with Professor Wang, an eye-doctor, concerning the issue of short-sightedness of school children in China. (近视率及人数近视率及人数) According to Professor Wang, slightly more than h

2、alf of the school children in our country are short-sighted, ranking the first in the world. He also pointed out that the causes for shortsightedness are so complicated that no medicine can cure short-sightedness. (专家建议专家建议) He suggested that school children avoid overusing their eyes and do more ou

3、tdoor activities. He particularly reminded us that how to hold a pen is also related to short-sightedness.1. _ vt. 袭击袭击; 攻击攻击2. _ adj. 灰色的灰色的3. _ adj. 大方的大方的4. _ n. 表面表面; 水面水面5. _ adj. 平静的平静的calmattackgreygeneroussurface6. _ vi. 存在存在7. _ vt. 占地占地(多大面积多大面积)8. _ vi. 适应；适合适应；适合9. _ adj. 积极的积极的10. _ n.

4、象征；暗示象征；暗示indicate exist coveradaptpositive11. footprint n. _12. creature n. _13. journal n. _14. dive vi. _潜水潜水 脚印；足迹脚印；足迹动物；生物动物；生物杂志杂志; 学报学报; 期刊期刊15. extinct adj. _16. fierce adj. _17. reputation n. _18. border n. _19. identity n. _身份；特性身份；特性绝种的；消亡了的绝种的；消亡了的凶猛的；残暴的凶猛的；残暴的名誉；名声名誉；名声边境；国界边境；国界1. _

5、vt. 使害怕；吓唬使害怕；吓唬 _ adj. 害怕的；受惊的害怕的；受惊的 _ adj. 吓人的吓人的2. _ n. 神秘；秘密；奥秘神秘；秘密；奥秘 _ adj. 神秘的神秘的mysterious frightenfrightenedfrighteningmystery3. _ vi.出现出现 _ n.出现；露面出现；露面 _ vi.不见；消失不见；消失 _ n.消失消失disappearance appearappearancedisappear4. _ vt. 破坏；摧毁破坏；摧毁 _ n. 毁坏毁坏5. _ adj. 正面的；积极的正面的；积极的 _ adj. (反反)消极的消极的;

6、 否定的否定的negative destroydestructionpositive6. _ n.毛发毛发 _ adj.毛的；多毛的毛的；多毛的7. _ adj.可能的可能的 _ adj.不可能的不可能的unlikelyhairhairylikely8. _ vt. 预测预测 _ adj. 可预测的可预测的 _ adj. 变化莫变化莫 测的测的; 不可预测的不可预测的unpredictable predictpredictable(B) 用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。1. A _(mystery) light came from the deserted hous

7、e.1. 作定语用形容词。作定语用形容词。2. Mothers calm behavior made the _(frighten) child quiet. 2. 作定语用形容词。作定语用形容词。mysteriousfrightened3. No one could account for the _(disappear) of the money.3. 作介词宾语用名词。作介词宾语用名词。4. The _(destruct) of the railway was a big loss to the country.4. 作主语用名词。作主语用名词。disappearancedestruct

8、ion5. They also say that a p _ or negative attitude can be contagious (会传染的会传染的).5. 与与negative并列作定语用形容词。并列作定语用形容词。ositiveositive1. _ 灭绝灭绝2. _帮助弄清楚帮助弄清楚; 阐明某事阐明某事3. _谈正题谈正题; 开门见山开门见山4. _由于由于; 因因造成造成5. _保持镇静保持镇静keep calm die outthrow light oncome straight to the pointdue to6. _被被覆盖覆盖7. _适应适应8. _发大财发大财

9、; 赚一大笔钱赚一大笔钱9. _与与联系在一起联系在一起10. _相当多的相当多的plenty of be covered withadapt tomake a big fortunebe connected to1. 一看到这个单元的主题一看到这个单元的主题, 就让我想就让我想到了很多无法解释的奥秘。到了很多无法解释的奥秘。On seeing the topic of this unit, I unconsciously think of a great many unexplainable mysteries. 2. 对于这些奥秘对于这些奥秘, 我想我想开门见山开门见山地地说出几个。说出几

10、个。As for these mysteries, I would like to come straight to the point.3. 地球是如何形成的？恐龙为何地球是如何形成的？恐龙为何灭绝灭绝？猴子是如何进化成现在的人类的？至今猴子是如何进化成现在的人类的？至今为止都没有人能够真正为止都没有人能够真正弄清楚弄清楚这三个问这三个问题。题。The three questions, “How did the earth form?”, “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, “How did monkeys evolve into the present ma

11、nkind?”, havent been really thrown light on by people so far.4. 科学家都说人是从猿猴演变而来科学家都说人是从猿猴演变而来的。的。Scientists say that it was the apes that people evolved from.5. 但但由于由于缺乏令人信服的证据缺乏令人信服的证据, 所以所以,在我看来在我看来, 这也只是一个推测或猜想。这也只是一个推测或猜想。But due to lack of convincing proofs, in my opinion, this is only a guess o

12、r supposition.6. 前不久听说前不久听说, 一个农民在长白山发现一个农民在长白山发现一个一个被被冰雪冰雪覆盖覆盖的既像人又像猴子的的既像人又像猴子的动物。动物。People heard that recently a farmer in changbai mountain found a creature which was covered with snow and looked like both man and monkey.7. 据说据说, 这个动物可以追溯到这个动物可以追溯到1000万万年前年前, 而且就是人类的祖先。而且就是人类的祖先。It is said that

13、the creature can date back to 10 million years ago and is exactly the ancestor of mankind.8. 科学家认为科学家认为, 这个动物可能是因为这个动物可能是因为无法无法适应适应这里的寒冷气候而死去的。这里的寒冷气候而死去的。Scientists believe that the creature died here perhaps because it couldnt adapt to the cold weather in this region. On seeing the topic of this u

14、nit, I unconsciously think of a great many unexplainable mysteries, and as for these mysteries, I would like to come straight to the point. The three questions, “How did the earth form?”, “Why did the dinosaurs die out?”, “How did monkeys evolve into the present mankind?”, havent been really thrown

15、light on by people so far. 合并：合并：Scientists say that it was the apes that people evolved from, but due to lack of convincing proofs, I just take it only as a guess or supposition. Unexpectedly, people recently heard that a farmer in Changbai mountain found a creature covered with snow looks like bot

16、h man and monkey, and later it is said that the creature can date back to 10 million years ago and is exactly the ancestor of mankind. scientists believe that the creature died here perhaps because it couldnt adapt to the cold weather in this region.原句原句: Mr.Li Xiaohe said that he and his family wer

17、e able to see the monster clearly because the weather was fine and the lake was calm.李小和先生说他李小和先生说他和家人看清楚了怪物和家人看清楚了怪物, 因为当时天气好因为当时天气好, 湖水平静。湖水平静。(B4 M6 P52)1. calm adj.平静的平静的 vt.使平静使平静; 使镇定使镇定 vi.平静下来；镇定下来平静下来；镇定下来calm down 平静下来；镇定下来平静下来；镇定下来calm sb. down 使某人镇定下来使某人镇定下来keep/stay/remain calm 保持冷静保持冷静

18、拓展拓展calmly adv.平静地；镇定地平静地；镇定地calmness n.镇定；冷静；平静镇定；冷静；平静搭配搭配 只要我们保持冷静只要我们保持冷静, 就能应付这个场面就能应付这个场面。We can handle the situation as long as we _ . 由于被她那些话所感动由于被她那些话所感动, 他很难平静下来他很难平静下来。Moved by what she said, he could hardly _.运用运用 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。calm downkeep/stay calm原句原句: If you can adapt to som

19、ething, you can change in order to make the situation better.如果你能适应一些东如果你能适应一些东西时西时, 为了使局面改善，你可以改变。为了使局面改善，你可以改变。(B4 M6 P55)2. adapt vi.适应适应; 适合适合 vt.使适应使适应; 改编改编adapt to. 适应适应adapt oneself to使自己适应使自己适应adapt from改编自改编自拓展拓展adaptable adj.能适应的能适应的; 能改编的能改编的adaptation/adaption n.适应适应; 改编改编搭配搭配 每个学生应该以后的

20、几年里努力每个学生应该以后的几年里努力适应新的考试制度。适应新的考试制度。Every student should try their best to _ in the next few years.运用运用 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。adapt to the new exam system 这部电影改编自一部著名的中国这部电影改编自一部著名的中国小说小说, 故事很精彩。故事很精彩。The movie is _ a famous Chinese novel and the story is fantastic.adapted from原句原句: Xue Junlin, a l

21、ocal photographer, claimed that its head looked like a horse.薛军林薛军林, 一位当地的摄影师一位当地的摄影师, 声称那个怪声称那个怪兽的头看起来像马头。兽的头看起来像马头。(B4 M6 P52)3. claim vt.&vi.声称；要求声称；要求 n.要求；主张；断言要求；主张；断言claim to do/that clause 声称声称claim to be/as 声称是声称是claim to have done 声称做过某事声称做过某事It is claimed that.据说据说搭配搭配 他声称未得到帮助就完成了此他声

22、称未得到帮助就完成了此项工作。项工作。He _he had done the work without help.运用运用 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。claimed that 那个小女孩声称她昨天在街上那个小女孩声称她昨天在街上看见过那个抢劫犯。看见过那个抢劫犯。The young girl _ _the robber in the street yesterday. claimed to haveseen原句原句: Perhaps too much fighting caused the dinosaurs to die out.也许是也许是因为太多的斗争导致恐龙灭绝。因为

23、太多的斗争导致恐龙灭绝。(B4 M6 P56)4. die out 灭绝灭绝 due to 由于；因由于；因造成造成 Some experts believe it is due to the animals the myths grew out of.一些专家认为这些神话故事是由于一些专家认为这些神话故事是由于动物而产生的。动物而产生的。(B4 M6 P59)运用运用 请根据句意请根据句意, 用以上短语的适当形用以上短语的适当形式填空。式填空。Why the dinosaurs _many years ago still remains a mystery to all people on

24、earth nowadays, but people are most likely to believe that it is _the sudden drop of the earths temperature. due todied out原句原句: If you throw light on something you make it easier to understand.如果你如果你要阐明某事要阐明某事, 意思就是你想让它更容易意思就是你想让它更容易理解。理解。(B4 M6 P58)5. throw light on 帮助弄清楚帮助弄清楚; 阐明某事阐明某事 come strai

25、ght to the point 谈正题谈正题; 开开门见山门见山 If you come straight to the point you say what you want to say.如果你如果你想开门见山想开门见山, 意思就是你直接说你想意思就是你直接说你想说的东西。说的东西。(B4 M6 P58)运用运用 请根据句意请根据句意, 用以上短语的适当用以上短语的适当形式填空。形式填空。At the beginning of the lecture, the professor just _. The lecture lasted for three hours and during

26、it, the professor clearly _ many problems that high school students are now facing.threw light oncame straight to thepoint1. They say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures.他们说他们说, 水温水温这样低的湖泊不可能生存有体形如此巨这样低的湖泊不可能生存有体形如此巨大的动物。大的动物。(B4 M6 P52)句型句型: b

27、e unlikely to do sth.不可能做某不可能做某事或事或it is(un)likely that(不不)有可能有可能 这些措施对制止经济危机可能没这些措施对制止经济危机可能没有用处。有用处。These measures _ helpful in preventing the economic crisis.仿写仿写 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。 are unlikely to be 政府可能要采取措施以解决这种政府可能要采取措施以解决这种问题。问题。_the government will take measures to solve this kind of p

28、roblems.It is likely that2. He cant have left school, for his bike is still here.他不可能已经离开学校他不可能已经离开学校, 因为因为他的单车还在这里呢。他的单车还在这里呢。句型句型: cant have done. 不可能做了不可能做了提示提示: can与完成结构连用表示过去的一与完成结构连用表示过去的一种确定无疑的可能性种确定无疑的可能性, 多用于疑问句和多用于疑问句和否定句。其肯定式是否定句。其肯定式是must have done。 他们不可能这么快就完成了这项工作他们不可能这么快就完成了这项工作。They

29、_ the work so soon. 我的我的MP4不在我的袋子里。我会放到哪里不在我的袋子里。我会放到哪里去了呢去了呢？My MP4 player isnt in my bag. _ _? 仿写仿写 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。cant have finishedcan I have put itWhere3. You shouldnt have gone to see the film last night. You will take an examination in English this afternoon.句型句型: shouldnt have gone 本不

30、该做某本不该做某事事(但实际做了但实际做了) should have done本应该做某事本应该做某事(但实际没做但实际没做)。 should/ought to have done表示表示过去应当做的事情过去应当做的事情, 但是并没有做但是并没有做到到, 常常带有一种后悔、埋怨或责常常带有一种后悔、埋怨或责备的口气。备的口气。ought to比比should的口气的口气更强。更强。 你本应该在五点钟之前回到家的。你本应该在五点钟之前回到家的。You _ home before 5: 00. 你本不应该未经允许就看我的信件。你本不应该未经允许就看我的信件。You _ my letter with

31、out my permission.仿写仿写 根据中文完成英文句子。根据中文完成英文句子。shouldnt have readshould have arrived1. The director of a local tourist office， Meng Fanying, said the monster, which seemed to be black in color, was ten meters from the edge of the lake during the most recent sighting.当地旅游局办公室主任孟凡当地旅游局办公室主任孟凡迎说迎说, 最近有人看

32、见怪物就在离湖边十米的最近有人看见怪物就在离湖边十米的地方地方, 怪物的颜色似乎是黑色的。怪物的颜色似乎是黑色的。(B4 M6 P52)分析句中分析句中 the monster.recent sighting是是said的的 _从句从句; 此外此外, which seemed to be black in color是个是个_从句从句, 是对是对先行词先行词the monster的补充说明。的补充说明。非限定性定语非限定性定语宾语宾语2. However, across the border in Wales, the red dragon which appears on the Welsh

33、 flag is a positive symbol, indicating strength and a sense of national identity.然而然而, 跨过威尔士边跨过威尔士边界界, 出现在威尔士旗上的龙是一个积出现在威尔士旗上的龙是一个积极的象征，暗示着力量和民族地位。极的象征，暗示着力量和民族地位。(B4 M6 P59)分析分析: 这是一个主从复合句。这是一个主从复合句。which appears on the Welsh flag是个是个_从句从句, 修饰先行词修饰先行词the read dragon; indicating strength and a sense

34、 of national identity是一个现在分词短语是一个现在分词短语作作 _状语。状语。伴随伴随 定语定语 Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and whose culture 16 _ (think) to be highly advanced, have long remained a s

35、ecret. 16. 由主语可知用被动语态。由主语可知用被动语态。was thoughtRecently however, scientists taking part 17 _ an exploration project at the lake 18 _ (find) what they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple under the water.17. 由前面的由前面的taking part可知用可知用in。 18. 由句首的由句首的Recently可知用现在完成可知用现在完成时态。时态。 inhave foundDivers from th

36、e study group have discovered 19 _ building scientists think is the remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week 20 _ bad weather forces a change in their plans.19. 不定冠词表类别。不定冠词表类别。

37、20. 根据前后句的条件关系可知根据前后句的条件关系可知, unless引导条引导条件从句。件从句。aunless “The scientists have not yet had the opportunity 21 _ (study) the materials carefully,” said project director, John Aubi. “But some have put forward the idea 22 _ the remains date from this period because of their 23 _ (similar) to those foun

38、d elsewhere.” 21. 不定式作定语不定式作定语, 修饰前面的修饰前面的opportunity。22. 引导同位语从句。引导同位语从句。 23. 名词作宾语。名词作宾语。to studyto study thatthatsimilaritysimilarity The research team has so far this year made more than 200 dives 24 _ water 30 metres deep. During these dives, 25 _ have been recording the ancient remains on film

39、. There will be a meeting, starting later this year to review the film.24. 根据根据dive和和water可知用可知用into。 25. 指前句中的指前句中的The research team。 theytheyintointo “Its no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “Im just no good at dancing.” “Youve got to keep trying. Tonight will be 1 , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Liset

40、te.”Johnny sighed. Every Saturday night used to be the best of the 2 . 1. A. difficult B. troublesome C. different D. terribleC 根据下句根据下句Try a turn with that pretty Lisette中的中的turn可以推出可以推出今晚将不一样。今晚将不一样。2. A. week B. day C. month D. year A 由本句的由本句的Every Saturday可知。可知。week与与Saturday是上下义复现。是上下义复现。He and

41、 his parents went to the 3 at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion(手风琴手风琴) with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was 4 , he was expected to dance with a girl!3. A. movie B. appointment C. meeting D. dance3. D 根据第一句的根据第一句的“Im just no good at dancing.”可知。可

42、知。dance与与dancing是同根词复现。是同根词复现。4. A. older B. wiser C. strongerD. taller 4. A 根据常识，由后面的根据常识，由后面的he was expected to dance with a girl可推出。可推出。When Johnny and his parents arrived at the club, 5 had already started. Johnny got up his courage to 6 Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “Thats all

43、 right,” said Lisette. 5. A. singing B. music C. cheers D. dancing 5. B 根据常识，音乐开始了，接下来当然是翩翩起舞。根据常识，音乐开始了，接下来当然是翩翩起舞。6. A. catch B. meet C. stop D. approach6. D 由语境及句中的由语境及句中的got up his courage可知可知Johnny走走近近(approach) Lisette。Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisettes smooth 7 , but he was always one

44、beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend Pierre say, “Look! Johnny has two left feet!” 8 burst from the crowd. 7. A. steps B. feet C. hands D. turns 7. A 根据句中的根据句中的keep up with可知这里应该是步伐可知这里应该是步伐(steps)。8. A. Shouts B. Applause C. Laughter D. Cheers8. C 由下句的由下句的Johnny broke away and 9 outside可推出

45、可推出Johnny遭到了嘲笑遭到了嘲笑(laughter)。Johnny broke away and 9 outside, determined never to go to another dance. The next Saturday, Alcide 10 to Johnnys house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playing the 11 . 9. A. stayed B. ran C. stepped D. waitedB 根据语境，他受到嘲笑，自然是跑出去的。根据语境，他受到嘲笑，自然是跑出去的。10. A.

46、rushed B. walked C. drove D. cycledC 由后面的由后面的Then he drove off可知。与可知。与drove是原词复现。是原词复现。11. A. violin B. piano C. flute D. accordion D 根据后面的根据后面的Bring that accordion可知。与可知。与accordion是原词复现。是原词复现。Alcides eyes widened. “Bring that accordion and 12 some songs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, lea

47、ving Johnny staring open-mouthed after him. At the Club, Johnny 13 the crowd for Lisette and spotted her. 12. A. sing B. play C. write D. composeB 由前面的由前面的playing the 11 可知。可知。13. A. searched B. asked C. scanned D. investigate C 根据语境可知。句意：根据语境可知。句意：Johnny用眼睛扫视用眼睛扫视(scanned)人群寻找人群寻找Lisette, 并认出了她。注意并

48、认出了她。注意search是指搜素行动，不合语境。是指搜素行动，不合语境。The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a 14 for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!” 15 , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. 14. A. surprise B. puzzle C. story D. joke14. A 后面的后面的Young Johnny is

49、going to join us!说明说明Alcide认为大家认为大家是想不到是想不到Johnny会弹风琴，故填会弹风琴，故填surprise。15. A. Struggling B. Trembling C. Wandering D. Whispering 15. B 根据全文可知根据全文可知Johnny很紧张。后面的很紧张。后面的his eyes on the floor也也有提示。有提示。open-mouthed目瞪目瞪口呆的口呆的 spot认出认出 1. The word “coupled” in the first paragraph could best be replaced b

50、y _.A. produced B. contributed C. doubled D. combined1. D 词义理解题。词义理解题。 根据第一段可知：新的考古发现根据第一段可知：新的考古发现表明历史上的欧亚之间的丝绸之路开始的历史要比我表明历史上的欧亚之间的丝绸之路开始的历史要比我们知道的还要早。考古的发现结合们知道的还要早。考古的发现结合“coupled” 科学和科学和历史的研究历史的研究, 会给丝绸之路的历史翻开崭新的一页。会给丝绸之路的历史翻开崭新的一页。2. The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy sugge

51、sts that _.A. Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silkB. trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thoughtC. historical research often achieves fascinating resultsD. new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices2. B 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知：丝绸之推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知：丝绸之路开始的历史要比我们过去

52、认为的还要早路开始的历史要比我们过去认为的还要早3. Until recently most historians believed that trade along the Silk Road _.A. originated in the 2nd century BCB. extended human migration into eastern AsiaC. began a million years agoD. primarily benefited the Egyptians3. A 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知：官细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知：官方对于东西方的贸易的开始时间定

53、在公元前二方对于东西方的贸易的开始时间定在公元前二世纪末期。世纪末期。4. Historians have always considered Zhang Qians mission important because they believe _.A. he brought back knowledge of Rome to the emperorB. he discovered the Silk RoadC. he helped establish East-West tradeD. he travelled as far as AfghanistanC 推理判断题。根据第三段后三句可知：

54、历史学家推理判断题。根据第三段后三句可知：历史学家把张骞出使西域当成是古代东西方交流最重要的一把张骞出使西域当成是古代东西方交流最重要的一次旅行。他的这次之旅开创了中国和罗马的联系。次旅行。他的这次之旅开创了中国和罗马的联系。A. People find the silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy.B. Zhang Qians travel plays an important part in history.C. Its not until Han Dynasty that Europe began to trade with

55、 China.D. The research would change the thinking about the early history of world trade.5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?C 推理判断题。新发现改变了人们对于早期世界贸推理判断题。新发现改变了人们对于早期世界贸易历史的认识易历史的认识, 欧洲和中国早期贸易的历史远早于汉欧洲和中国早期贸易的历史远早于汉朝朝, 所以所以C项正确。项正确。epic史诗史诗 mummy木乃伊木乃伊 superpower超级大国超级大国 insig

56、ht洞察力洞察力 apparently显然地显然地migration of human ancestors人类人类祖先的迁移祖先的迁移 East-West commerce东西方商务东西方商务 【助读词汇】【助读词汇】 好句常背：其他常用优美句型好句常背：其他常用优美句型1.Nothing is+-er than to do没有比没有比更重要的了。更重要的了。Nothing is more important than to receive education.没有比接受教育更没有比接受教育更重要的事了。重要的事了。2. There is no doubt that.毫无疑毫无疑问问There

57、 is no doubt that honesty still plays a very important role in public morality.毫无疑问毫无疑问, 诚实在公共道德诚实在公共道德方面依然起着重要作用。方面依然起着重要作用。3. People are less likely to., if they.如果人们如果人们, 他们没那么可能他们没那么可能People are less likely to offer a helping hand if they are mistreated or wronged even once.如果人们曾经如果人们曾经被错误对待或冤枉被错误对待或冤枉, 哪怕只有一次哪怕只有一次, 他们也没那么可能伸出援手。他们也没那么可能伸出援手。4. spare no effort to do 不遗余力地不遗余力地We should spare no effort to beautify our environment.我们应该不遗余力地我们应该不遗余力地美化我们的环境。美化我们的环境。5. be closely rel