Unit 6 At one with nature

Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas

基础训练

单词拼写 根据首字母或汉语提示，用本部分所学单词的正确形式填空。

1. I love the very quiet night， turn off the light and let silence w __________ me.

2. It is found that people are more creative after the c __________of a difficult task.

3. Our teacher asked me to d __________a poster for the activity organized by our school.

4. As we all know， it is water and sunlight that develop the c__________.

5. The car came to a stop just in time to p__________ an accident.

6. During the Tang and Song__________（朝代）， Chinese literature developed quickly.

7. Smoking does great harm to ones health， and __________ （因此） should be given up.

8. Dont__________（损害） your eyes by reading in the bright sun.

9. Youd better practice swimming in a __________ （浅的） pool.

10. The number of people employed in__________（农业） has fallen in the last ten years.

选择填空 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空。

be home to in harmony with pass down prevent… from provide… for

1. Humans should try their best to live__________nature.

2. What is known to us all is that Australia __________ to kangaroos.

3. People in that village __________ the tradition of eating candy on that day.

4. Treating wastewater is a good way to__________fresh water__________us.

5. The heavy snow__________us__________ going out for sports.

課文语法填空

The Longji Rice Terraces，1（build） by the local ethnic groups between Yuan Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty， have different colours in different seasons. Thousands of visitors2（attract） to come here every year3（admire） this great wonder created by people and nature working together. The terraces could not only increase the areas4they could grow rice but also catch the rainwater and prevent the soil5being washed away. What is most significant is that people have worked in harmony6nature. The terraces are7（clever） designed with hundreds of waterways8（connect） with each other. Rainwater， along with these waterways，

9（move） down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into gas，10forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again， providing a perfect environment for birds and fish， some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.

1. __________  2.__________   3.__________   4. __________  5. __________

6. __________  7.__________   8.__________   9.__________   10.__________

阅读理解

Tropical rainforests （热带雨林） are home to native peoples who rely on their surroundings for food， shelter， and medicines. Today very few forest people in many areas like the Philippines， Papua New Guinea live in traditional ways; most have been displaced by outside settlers or have been forced to give up their lifestyles by governments.

Of the remaining forest people， the Amazon supports the largest native or native populations， although these people， too， have been affected by the modern world. While they still depend on the forest for traditional hunting and gathering， most Amerindians， as American native people are called， grow crops， use western goods， and make regular trips to towns and cities to bring foods and products to market. In Africa there are native forest people sometimes known as pygmies. The tallest of these people， also called the Mbuti， are not more than 5 feet in height. Their small size enables them to move about the forest more quickly than taller people.

Tropical rainforests have supported humans since ancient times. Although forest life cannot be described as easy， these peoples have built their lives around the surrounding forest and its systems. Still， these forest people can teach us a lot about the rainforest. Their knowledge of medicinal plants used for treating illness is valuable， and they have a great understanding of the ecology （生態学） of the Amazon rainforest. As a result， they are a great storehouse （宝库） of the knowledge about the forest. They know the medicinal functions of plants and understand the value of the forest as an undamaged ecosystem. As forests fall， these native peoples lose their homes and culture， resulting in the drop of the native population.

1. Where do the greatest number of native rainforest peoples live today？

A. In the Philippines. B. In Africa. C. In the Amazon. D. In Papua New Guinea.

2. What do we know about most Amerindians？

A. They know little about growing some crops.

B. They make trips to towns and cities for trade.

C. They would like to use eastern goods in daily life.

D. They seldom know traditional hunting and gathering.

3. What can we learn about forest people from Paragraph 3？

A. They can get benefits from rainforests. B. They know how to build storehouses.

C. They live an easy and comfortable life. D. They have a good knowledge of medicine.

4. What is the purpose of this text？

A. To make an advertisement for tropical rainforests.

B. To introduce the lifestyles of the native forest people.

C. To spread the knowledge and value of the forest plants.

D. To raise the awareness of protecting tropical rainforests.

閱读七选五

You may see many people on their yearly camping trips， going into nature to seek a connection with something greater than themselves. You might be wondering—1？ Here are some simple but wonderful ways to help you connect with nature.

Slow down and be present

Probably the most important thing to remember is to learn how to slow down and be truly present with the natural world. 2 and forget everything that isnt here in the present moment. You can focus 100% of your energy on the birds， plants， trees and animals in your surroundings.

3

Another big secret to feeling in touch with nature is to learn how to consciously （有意识地） use your five senses. If you ever find yourself struggling to reach a peaceful experience in nature， its probably because your five senses are not fully used. So when you step outside， always start by giving yourself a few minutes to consciously use some of your senses. 4.

Watch your local animals

5. Animals have a natural appeal because theyre living， breathing， active forms of intelligence. Theyre cute， funny， emotional and entertaining， so this is a great next step to explore.

A. Learn some plants

B. Get into your senses

C. Take a few deep breaths

D. How do you actually do it

E. How are these things all connected

F.Connecting with animals is one of the great joys

G. For example， try to listen more deeply than before

1.__________   2.__________   3. __________  4. __________  5.__________

Section Ⅱ Using language

基础训练

单句语法填空 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

1. For ages，__________（sail） have said that it is good luck to see dolphins swim alongside boats.

2. Just like a huge dragon， the Great Wall winds up and down across__________（desert）， grasslands and mountains.

3. Those magic terraces__________（design） by hardworking ethnic groups.

4. The successful__________（complete） of a study program made them feel happy.

5.__________（camel） can survive for many days with no water.

6. She has had two sons， of__________the younger was in high school.

7. Nobody knows the reason__________the change.

8. The final score of the basketball match was 93：94， we were only beaten __________（narrow）.

9.__________（get） only 59 marks means failing in the exam.

10. It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them __________ snacks.

用“介词 + 关系代词”填空

1. I grew up in the small village __________ I was born.

2. Tom explained to his teacher the reason __________ he came late.

3. The social problem __________ the two sides are debating with each other is a very serious one.

4. The small mountain village __________ we were volunteer teachers lies in the south of the town.

5. Shes doing an important project__________I know little.

用“介词 + 关系代词”完成句子

1. 他递给了我一支钢笔，我用它记下了他的电话号码。

He handed me a pen.

2. 汤姆来了，我等了他大约一个小时。

There comes Tom， .

3. 他有很多爱好，其中之一是游泳。

He has lots of hobbies，.

4. 他们就是你可以求助的人。

They are the very people .

5. 我對这个已经工作了20年的学校很熟悉。

I am very familiar with the school .

完形填空

When you live in a seasonal environment， you can learn that both outdoor and indoor activities have their place. As the seasons1 ， so does your mood. Certain activities become more or less attractive，2the weather and the length of the day.

Spring is a time of the year when the world starts to3from its winter sleep. During this season， I enjoy going on long walks through parks and watching the world come4 .

Many consider5to be the top of the year. The city comes into full swing as the weather becomes warmer and warmer. During the summer， I prefer to spend the6anywhere that is air-conditioned （有空调的）. This can include the library， a shopping center or a movie theater. I often enjoy spending the7evenings sitting on the wide balcony （阳台） of my house and having drinks with my friends.

Autumn， with the8of the leaves and the summer heat gradually9 ， is probably another10time to go on long walks during the day. I love to be11during autumn and see the life of the city returning to its hibernation （冬眠）. Another12to go outside during autumn is to13the last days of warmth until the next year.

Winter14the shortening of days and cooler weather. Outdoor activities tend to become less

15and sinking （下沉） down on the sofa with a good book becomes my16activity. It is not enjoyable to spend time outside if it is too17 . I only choose to go outside when I want to go skiing.

So， my18to spend time indoors or outdoors is greatly dependent on the19 . Different seasons call for different activities and therefore it is20to choose whether I would spend all of my spare time indoors or outdoors.

1. A. end B. change C. begin D. arrive

2. A. resulting in B. forming into C. referring to D. depending on

3. A. shake B. circle C. wake D. wave

4. A. open B. alive C. quiet D. real

5. A. summer B. autumn C. spring D. winter

6. A. vacation B. festival C. daytime D. weekend

7. A. dry B. rainy C. warm D. freezing

8. A. growing B. turning C. existing D. darkening

9. A. increasing B. burning C. developing D. disappearing

10. A. busy B. extra C. informal D. excellent

11. A. back B. alone C. outside D. ahead

12. A. rule B. reason C. excuse D. question

13. A. enjoy B. share C. count D. miss

14. A. loses B. finds C. brings D. ignores

15. A. helpful B. normal C. convenient D. attractive

16. A. social B. favorite C. last D. creative

17. A. hot B. cold C. wet D. bright

18. A. dream B. duty C. decision D. secret

19. A. life B. feelings C. season D. activities

20. A. unusual B. breathtaking C. inspiring D. impossible

語法填空

If you think young people cant make a difference to the world， think again. Over the years， teens have invented1（amaze） things that solve problems and have changed the ways people do things. And theyre going to continue to invent things in the future.

Take fourteen-year-old Eliott Sarrey2example. He invented Bot2karot， a gardening robot that can3（easy） take care of a small vegetable garden. The robot4（control） by an app on a smartphone. It helps people grow and take care of vegetables. It also saves water and energy， and makes gardening easy for people5are very busy or have difficulty getting around.

Brooke Martin is6animal lover who missed her dog when she was away. She also knew that her dog suffered from7（press） when she left. So Brooke8（invent） iCPooch when she was just twelve years old. The iCPooch lets pet owners check on their pets from anywhere in the world9（use） a smartphone.

Kids all over the world find ways to solve different10（problem） every day. Who knows？ Maybe the next time you have problem， youll come up with the next amazing idea！

1.__________   2. __________  3.__________   4.__________   5.__________

6. __________  7. __________  8.__________   9.__________   10. __________

短文改錯

When I was a child， I hoped to live in the city. I think I would be happy there. Now I am living in a city， but I miss my home in countryside. There the air is clean or the mountains are green. Unluckily， on the development of industrialization， the environment has been polluting. Lots of studies have been shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting dirtier and dirtier. Much animals are dying out. We must find ways to protect your environment. If we fail to do so， well live to regret it.

Section Ⅲ Developing ideas

基础训练

单词填空 用所给词的适当形式填空。

1.This new railway__________ this area in many ways. It is__________to the people living in this area. For the__________of more people， we should build more railways. （benefit）

2.Peoples life here is full of __________and at the same time， humans and nature make a __________ picture. （harmony）

3.While the experts agree that this kind of food is__________ ， it will be__________ to the teenagers if they eat it too often. （harm）

4.The__________ invited to perform for the show are _______ in playing many kinds of musical instrument. They can play them__________ （expert）.

5.My car finally came to a __________road， some part of which was only 5 meters in width. At the moment， another car ran in our direction. It was running so fast that it __________ missed hitting mine. How dangerous it was！ （narrow）

6.The natural resources we have are __________. Therefore we have no reason to waste resources without __________. （limit）

7.I like the__________of the bike which was__________ by a famous Chinese __________. （design）

8.I am not sure of the date of__________of the new hospital building， but it is said to be __________in three months. We hope it can be__________put into use as soon as possible. （complete）

9.We all know that __________ is better than cure so effective measures should be taken to __________children from being affected by the disease. （prevent）

10.So far he has __________more than 20 books， most of which are well received by readers.  He is a successful __________ . （publish）

單句表述 根据括号内提示翻译句子。

1.当你疲劳的时候，没有什么比好好休息一下更好的了。（否定词 + 比较级）

2.谁也不能阻止这个计划的实施。（prevent… from…）

3.我们来这里是为公众服务。（provide sb with sth）

4.充足的睡眠对我们的健康有益。（be of benefit to）

5.毫无疑问，这是我见过的最漂亮的花园。（There is  no doubt that…）

提示写作

选用所给词汇或句型造句并组成一段连贯的短文（80词左右）。

plant spend nothing better than in harmony with be home to the best place to

There is no doubt that… It is + adj. + to do…

阅读理解

A

A rare wild flower is being re-established in Devon fields thanks to some four-legged helpers. A charity called Planflife has employed donkeys as “ecosystem engineers” to encourage the return of the endangered small-flowered catchfly （捕虫草）.

The catchfly was once found all across Britain but now it only grows in small areas of Wales and the south and west of England. Experts blame its decrease on modern farming practices. The flower grew around the edges of sandy fields where farmers grew their crops， but because of weedkillers that were used to remove “unwanted” plants， its habitat has largely disappeared.

Plantlife teamed up with the Donkey Sanctuary， a charity that looks after donkeys in the UK and around the world. It owns several farms across Devon and the UK， where it takes care of hundreds of rescued donkeys， as well as maintaining habitats for other wildlife. More than 20，000 seeds （种子） have been scattered on fields at the Sanctuarys main Devon farm， and it is hoped that many will grow into plants this summer. They will provide food for some threatened bird species. Plantlife then aims to get the donkeys themselves involved， testing whether catchfly seeds benefit from being pressed into the ground as the donkeys take their exercise. Many plants have seeds that must be pressed into the soil in order to grow.

“Were incredibly thankful to partners like the Donkey Sanctuary who are helping these fantastically rare wild flowers come back from the edge of extinction，” Cath Shellswell of Plantlife told The Guardian newspaper. “We look forward to seeing small-flowered catchfly return and we are working with the Sanctuary to ensure that this tiny plant has a bright future.”

1. Why are donkeys employed in Devon fields？

A. To work in the fields. B. To bring back the catchfly.

C. To avoid extinction. D. To raise crop production.

2. What caused the decrease of the catchflys population？

A. Soil loss. B. Water pollution. C. Climate change. D. Modern agriculture.

3. How do donkeys help the catchfly come back？

A. By pressing its seeds into the soil. B. By working the land.

C. By providing food for it. D. By spreading its seeds.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Donkeys Help Fields Flower Again B. Farmland Becomes a Natural Habitat

C. The Agricultural Forms on Devon Farms D. The Bright Future of the Catchfly

B

Louis Druehl lives in Bamfield. He works at a seaweed （海藻） farm， where long ropes of seaweed grow under the water. He has been farming kelp since 1982， which is brown sea weed.

Druehl has studied seaweed for a long time. Hes even written a book explaining in detail what it can do for humans. Druehl says the world is turning to seaweed as a solution to climate change. “People have discovered seaweed， he said. “It has discovered us. It benefits humans， so we should take full advantage of it.

Seaweed can be used to produce energy and make plastics that can be recycled. Besides， it takes carbon out of the environment. This is good for the health of the planet. Some researchers say seaweed is even better for the environment than trees are. Seaweed doesnt need fertilizers （肥料）. It doesnt need fresh water or land. And it grows fast. Seaweed could also be a global food source. Carlos Duarte is a professor of ecology. “To feed the world population by 2050， in a way that doesnt harm nature， there is only one way， he says. “Seaweed farming. Seaweed farming is not new. Native people of Canada have been farming it for thousands of years. But many of them have left to find other work. Now， the rapidly growing seaweed industry could bring jobs to many people. This includes those who lost their jobs during COVID-19.

Seaweed may slow climate change. But there are risks. When it rots （腐爛）， it releases carbon. And too much seaweed could affect how much light reaches underwater creatures. Halley Froehlich works at the University of California， Santa Barbara. When it comes to climate change， Halley says seaweed “can be a part of the solution， but its not a solution on its own to climate change.

However， Im on Druehl side. The industry of seaweed will surely have a bright future though some people are questioning its effects.

5. Why did Druehl write the book？

A. To introduce seaweeds importance. B. To warn climate change is serious.

C. To ask people to face climate change. D. To invite people to his seaweed farm.

6. What does Carlos think of seaweed farming？

A. Its acceptable for a long time. B. Its environment-friendly.

C. It costs farmers very little. D. It offers employment chances.

7. What does Halley want to express about climate change？

A. Seaweed can be affected by it. B. It can do harm to sea creatures.

C. Seaweed can help fight it partly. D. It depends on seaweeds carbon.

8. What is the authors attitude towards seaweeds effects？

A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring. D. Careful.

完形填空

In the past， man did not have to think about the protection of his environment. There were few people on the earth， and natural1seemed to be unlimited.

Today things are2 . The world has become too3 . We are using up our natural resources too quickly， and at the same time we are4our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue to do this， human life on the earth will not5 .

Everyone6today that if too many fish are taken from the sea， there will soon be none left. Yet， with modern fishing7 ， more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down，8will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet， we9to use bigger and more powerful machines to10more and more trees.

We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories， we will die.11 ， in most countries12are still put into rivers or into the sea， and there are few laws to13this.

We know， too， that if the14of the world continues to rise at the present rate， in a few years there will not be enough15 . What can we do to solve these problems？

If we eat more vegetables and less16 ， there will be more food available for everyone. Land that is used to grow crops17five times more people than land where animals are kept.

Our natural resources will18longer if we learn to recycle them.

The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth19 . Finally， if we educate people to think about the problems， we shall have a better and clearer20in the future.

1. A. disasters B. resources C. behaviours D. materials

2. A. common B. similar C. fair D. different

3. A. crowded B. small C. dirty D. beautiful

4. A. improving B. saving C. polluting D. fighting

5. A. die B. survive C. appear D. succeed

6. A. wonders B. realizes C. considers D. discovers

7. A. places B. boats C. methods D. nets

8. A. mountains B. deserts C. animals D. forests

9. A. continue B. have C. start D. ask

10. A. give up B. search for C. form into D. cut down

11. A. Besides B. However C. Generally D. Therefore

12. A. wastes B. animals C. soil D. energy

13. A. allow B. follow C. admit D. stop

14. A. production B. future C. population D. conversation

15. A. houses B. money C. food D. lives

16. A. fruit B. meat C. fish D. grain

17. A. feeds B. increases C. supports D. helps

18. A. grow B. stay C. keep D. last

19. A. control B. protection C. plan D. order

20. A. land B. sea C. planet D. lake

Writing

話题表达指导

话题介绍

话题：自然。要求学生能够依据所给材料写内容概要（60词左右），将较长文章浓缩成一篇要点和结构完整的短文。

建议体裁：说明文、议论文、记叙文等。

注意事项：

1. 注意对文章要点的掌握，不能丢失重点内容;

2. 语言通顺，符合逻辑。

题例导学

题目

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

When people think of plants， they usually think of gardens， parks， or even jungles （丛林）. One place that does not usually come to mind is the desert. However， some deserts contain many plants that are able to grow and survive under difficult conditions （环境）.

Deserts can reach temperatures of 50 degrees or more in the daytime and can also drop below 0 degrees at night. This is a huge temperature difference under which desert plants have to live. Besides the high and low temperatures， all deserts receive very little water in the form of rain; sometimes it doesnt rain for months. So， how do desert plants get water when there is no rain？

There are three main ways plants survive in the desert. First， some desert plants grow without leaves. Others have developed special ways of storing whatever water they can find， such as growing a waxy （蜡质的） leaf covering that helps keep water inside the leaf. These plants can survive for weeks or months on the water collected from just one rainfall.

A second way desert plants survive even in the most difficult conditions is by growing very long roots. These roots spread out and search for any water they can find. Once they find water， the roots suck up as much as they can and then hold it， only allowing the plant above the ground to have small amounts at a time.

The third way plants survive in the desert is by “sleeping”. Some plants can turn off almost all their processes and just remain inactive， almost as if dead， while they wait for rain. When the rain does come， they quickly drink up every drop they possibly can and burst back into activity.

思路引导

文章主要介绍的是沙漠不利于植物生长，但有一些植物却可以在沙漠中存活。概要应包含以下要点：

1﹒一般植物难以在沙漠中生存，原因：溫差巨大、极度缺水;

2﹒有的植物确能生长，它们的特点和方法：特殊的叶子、长根、休眠。

范例展示

Deserts are not suitable places for plants to grow： one reason is the very large difference in temperature， and the other one is the lack of water. However， some plants do grow and survive under desert conditions. Some have special leaves， some grow long roots and some live by remaining inactive until conditions improve.

话题表达

阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

You still need a better reason to plant a tree？

Police arent cheap and neither are lawyers， judges， and all the other layers that make up the justice system. But trees and some grass， in comparison， are really cheap， and they prove to be effective in lighting crimes （犯罪）.

Many cities plant vegetation （植物） along roadways to help take in rainwater. After tracking 14 types of crime in nearby areas， Michelle Kondo， a social scientist found that a variety of crimes， such as theft and fights in those areas decreased to 27 percent， an incredible 18 percent fall. Kondo believed planting was able to scare away potential criminals.

Kondos study also worked on the connection between grassland care and decrease of the crime in downtown areas. It shows that if you have the time and money to water your plants， you probably live in a neighborhood that sees less crime. Kondo argued that caution （谨慎） of the local people suggested by the organized vegetation helped to frighten away bad guys， by announcing to would-be criminals that there are “eyes on the street that care for their neighborhood and would be more likely to report a crime.

We already know vegetation is beautiful to look at and can help improve mood and health. Now we can add crime-fighting to the list of vegetations many benefits. Therefore， are you ready to plant a tree？

Section Ⅳ Presenting ideas

核心短语与句型回顾

短语

1. in__________with 与……协调一致

2.__________ … with… 用……遮盖……

3. __________ 充足的，大量的

4. prevent… __________… 阻止……做……

5.__________ sth for sb/sth 为某人/某物设计某物

6.__________sb with sth 为某人提供某物

7.replace…__________ （用……）替换，更换

8.be __________ in/on 位于……;坐落在……

9.be expert__________doing sth 擅长做某事

10.allow sb__________sth 允许某人做某事

11.sb__________by/from sth 某人得益于某物

12.turn…__________ … 把……变成……

13. reflect __________ 仔细考虑，思考

14. __________time （in） doing sth 花费时间做某事

15.be attractive__________对……有吸引力

16.__________ sb for doing sth 因做某事而钦佩、赞赏某人

17. __________harm to sb/sth 对某人/某物有害

18.separate… __________ … 把……和……分开

句型

1. the + adj. 作主语

At that time， only__________（非常富有的人） in Britain had gardens.

2. 否定词 + 比较级

And while many Brits__________（和……相比最喜欢） spending their Sunday cutting the grass…

3. 祈使句

__________（想象） mountains wrapped in silver water， shining in the spring sun.

4. 介词 + 关系代词

These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people，__________（对这些人来说） Guangxi is home.

请根据提示，运用本单元核心知识就“人与自然和谐相处”的话题，談谈你的看法。

提示：需用以下句型。

1. The good thing about… is…

2. The problem with… is that…

3. We should…