UNIT 4 Information technologySection Ⅲ Reading & Writing閱讀P21教材課文,選出最佳選項(xiàng)。1.Along the River During the Qingming Festival can give many details except.A.digitisation B.customsC.technologyD.lifestyles2.Which is not the scene described in Along the River During the Qingming Festival?A.People do business.B.The wind blowing through the trees.C.Sailors on the boats.D.China Pavilion.3.What is the theme(主題) of paintings in Dunhuang Caves?A.Treasures.B.Buddhist.C.Travel.D.Desert.4.Which is not the benefit of digitising ancient art?A.Allowing us to explore the practices of long ago.B.Keeping the original location safe.C.Teaching people about the wonders of the past.D.Predict(預(yù)測) the artworks of the future.[答案] 1—4 ADBDWords and Phrases location n.位置;地點(diǎn)(教材P18) My location (optional)我的位置(選填的)[例1] What is the exact location of the ship?那條船的確切位置在哪里?[例2] The first thing he looked at was his office's location.他首先看的是自己辦公室的位置。[造句] 在最后一刻改變了地點(diǎn)。The location was changed at the last minute.[知識(shí)拓展]locate sth.確定某物的位置;找出某物的場所locate sth.in把某物建(設(shè)置)在……be located on/in...(=lie in/on/to...)位于……[即學(xué)即練]①The company locates(locate) its headquarters in Shanghai.②The building is located(locate) in a business centre.③Surprisingly,people later remembered the folder location(locate) better than the facts. imaginary adj.想象的,虛構(gòu)的(教材P18) That's why I believe that books about foreign cultures or imaginary worlds are the best!這就是為什么我認(rèn)為關(guān)于外國文化和想象世界的書是最好的![例1] Lots of children have imaginary friends.許多孩子都會(huì)有虛構(gòu)的朋友。[例2] The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.赤道是一條假想的環(huán)繞地球腰部的線。[造句] 這本書中所有人物都是虛構(gòu)的。All the characters in the book are imaginary.[知識(shí)拓展]imagine vt.想象;設(shè)想;猜想imagine sth./doing sth.想象(做)某事imagine one's doing sth.想象某人做某事imagination n.想象;想象力imaginative adj.富有想象力的[即學(xué)即練]①Can you imagine his refusing(refuse) to accept the task? ②You can do almost everything with it,your imagination(imagine) is the only border.[名師點(diǎn)津]imagine后面的賓語可以是名詞、代詞、從句、動(dòng)名詞或動(dòng)名詞的復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu),但是不能跟不定式。 amazing adj.了不起的;驚人的(教材P18) In my opinion,the author did an amazing job of creating a whole new world through this book.在我看來,作者通過這本書做了一份了不起的工作,創(chuàng)造了一個(gè)全新的世界。[例1] It was one of the most amazing films I've ever seen.這是我看過的最精彩的電影之一。[例2] The first thing to strike me was the amazing clarity of the water.首先吸引我的是無比清澈的水。[造句] 你說的這些驚人的照片在哪里?Where are these amazing photos you say?[知識(shí)拓展](1)amaze vt.使驚愕(驚奇)(2)amazed adj.感到驚奇的(3)amazement n.驚奇;驚詫to one's amazement令某人驚奇的是in amazement=with amazement 驚訝地[即學(xué)即練]①I was amazed(amaze) at his speed of working.②I was expressing some amazement(amaze) and wonder at her good fortune.[小片段填空]To my ①amazement,they seemed ②amazed at the ③amazing news,and looked at me in ④amazement. have...in common與……有共同點(diǎn);與……共有(教材P18) I like Hermione most,because we have a lot in common.我最喜歡赫敏,因?yàn)槲覀冇泻芏喙餐帯?/span>[例1] These prescriptions have something in common.這些藥方有共同之處。[例2] We happened to discover we had a friend in common.我們湊巧發(fā)現(xiàn)我們有一個(gè)共同的朋友。[造句] 雖然萍水相逢,你我卻很談得來。Although we have met by chance,we do have a lot in common.[知識(shí)拓展]have something/nothing/a lot/much/little in common with...與……有些/沒有/很多/許多/幾乎無共同之處in common共有;共用in common with和……一樣[即學(xué)即練]①Between two people who have nothing in common love is impossible.②In common with many countries,Britain has serious environmental problems. combine...with...把……與……結(jié)合起來(教材P21) These animations perfectly combinemodern technology with ancient art.這些動(dòng)畫將現(xiàn)代技術(shù)與古代藝術(shù)完美結(jié)合。[例1] The hotel combines comfort with convenience.這家旅館既舒適又方便。[例2] They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room.他們在這個(gè)房間里成功地把老式風(fēng)格和現(xiàn)代風(fēng)格融為一體。[造句] 我們認(rèn)為把理論和實(shí)踐結(jié)合起來是必要的。We think it's necessary to combine theory with practice.[知識(shí)拓展]combine vt.(使)聯(lián)合;(使)結(jié)合be combined with與……結(jié)合combine against為反對(duì)……聯(lián)合起來in combination with與……聯(lián)合[即學(xué)即練]①Small nations often have to combine against the power of a large one.②The techniques discussed here also work in combination(combine) with those we've discussed previously.Sentence Patterns That's why...句型(教材P18) That's why I believe that books about foreign cultures or imaginary worlds are the best!這就是為什么我認(rèn)為關(guān)于外國文化和想象世界的書是最好的!句式分析:本句是復(fù)合句,why引導(dǎo)表語從句,在從句中that引導(dǎo)賓語從句。[例1] That's why I wanted you to come by and witness this.那就是為什么我想要你來這兒并作為見證人。[例2] I have failed many times,and that's why I am a success.我已失敗許多次,這就是為何我是一個(gè)成功者。[造句] 我想這就是為什么那么多的人都和她有關(guān)。I think that's why so many people relate to her.[知識(shí)拓展]That's because...“那是因?yàn)椤?/span>,because后接原因。The reason why...is that...“……的原因是……”,reason作主語時(shí)表語用that引導(dǎo)。[即學(xué)即練]①He failed in the exam.That's because he didn't review.②The reason why he was successful was that he had worked hard. be worth doing...(教材P25) She thought online communication wasn't worth spending time on and it made people more self-centred.她認(rèn)為不值得在網(wǎng)絡(luò)交流上花時(shí)間,并且它使得人們更以自我為中心。句式分析:句中的worth是形容詞,表示“值,值得的”,后面跟動(dòng)名詞作表語。[知識(shí)拓展]be worth+n.值得……,值……be worth doing某事值得被做be worthy of+n.值得某事物be worthy of being done/be worthy to be done某事值得被做……It is/was worthwhile doing/to do sth.做某事是值得的。[即學(xué)即練]①He who does his duty is worthy of praising(praise).②I don't think it worthwhileto devote/devoting(devote) so much time to discussing the matter.③He notes down everything that's worth remembering(remember).細(xì)節(jié)理解題對(duì)此類題型,考生可以首先從問題中找到關(guān)鍵詞然后以此為線索,運(yùn)用略讀及查閱的技巧在文中迅速尋找這一細(xì)節(jié),找到后再把這一部分內(nèi)容仔細(xì)閱讀一遍,仔細(xì)比較所給選項(xiàng)與文中細(xì)節(jié)的細(xì)微區(qū)別。[例文]Napa and Sonoma Wine Country TourEscape to California's famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco.Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (莊園).Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours,and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.◆What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour ?A.Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.B.Enjoy supersized natural wonders.C.Get some winemaking knowledge.D.Take a ride on the boat.[答案] C請快速確定下面這段文字的細(xì)節(jié)。Marble CavesLocated in the center of Lake General Carrera,the Marble Caves in Chico,Chile,are only accessible by boat.The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season).The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset,when the sun's rays light up the cave walls,making it an experience to remember.◆Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?A.Because it has enough light in it.B.Because it has the most beautiful scenery.C.Because it is surrounded by clear waters.D.Because boats are only available at sunset.[答案] A