新应用大学英语第一册新版课件Unit-8-Natureppt

After studying this unit,you will be able to:know how the sea helped a kid to grow up;learn something about fire tornadoes;write a paragraph by using cause and effect;write inverted sentences correctly;explore Mother Nature through different outdoor activities.12345Warm up6Task 1 Write down the corresponding expressions according to the weather forecast icons after the model._Cloud_ Sleet Overcast_ Sun Thunder Gale Snow Rain Thundershower_Warm-upClip 1MoanaClip 2Song of the SeaTask 2 Briefly introduce your hometown by completing the following table.My hometownNameWuhanLocationLocated in Central ChinaEnvironmentA typical garden city featuring mountains and riversHistoryMore than 3,500 years ago,the light of urban civilization began to spark in Panlongcheng,an ancient city in the northern area of Wuhan.Scenery spotsYellow Crane Tower,East Lake Scenic AreaDelicious foodHot and dry noodles,Chinese doughnuts,Duck necks_Warm-upTask 2 Briefly introduce your hometown by completing the following table.A brief introduction of my hometown:I come from Wuhan which is located in Central China.As a typical garden city featuring mountains and rivers,Wuhan has hundreds of hills and nearly 200 lakes of different sizes.With a history of more than 3,500 years,Wuhans urban civilization dates back to Panlongcheng which is the oldest city ever unearthed in the Yangtze River Basin.On the verge of the Yangtze River and crouching on the top of the Snake Hill,the Yellow Crane Tower is one of the Four Great Towers of China.The East Lake Scenic Area is the pride and joy of the residents.Millions of people here get a lot of fun from walking along the lakeside in spring,swimming in the lake in summer,appreciating sweet laurel in autumn and admiring wintersweet blossoms in winter.The snacks in Wuhan are really famous all over the country,such as hot and dry noodles,Chinese doughnuts,duck necks,etc.You can find them everywhere in Wuhan._Warm-upIn-depth ReadingStructureTranslationTopic Preview:Most kids these days lack outdoor exposure.Gone are the days when kids of all ages would run outside to play after school or spend their weekends in nature with friends and families.There is no doubt that spending time in nature is good for them both mentally and physically.The fresh air and the sunlight are among the greatest benefits.For example,with more exposure to natural sunlight,their moods can be elevated.In-depth Reading1 When I first moved here,I was just a kid.The beach was so magical back then,and all I wanted to do was to make sandcastles and splash about in the water.As I grew into a teen,it became“uncool”to do such things;instead,it was more acceptable to sunbathe because our looks were all we cared about during those years.It was in those times that I felt most self-conscious wearing a bikini,and even though I was not totally comfortable,it was worse not to wear one when everyone else did.Eventually,we grew up,built some self-confidence and sunbathing and bikini days became barbecues,bonfires and drinks on the beach with friends.2 Ive learned that as we grow up,our outlook on even the same thing changes over time.Everything is in constant flux;nothing stays the same for ever,especially ourselves.TranslationIn-depth Reading3 From the first time I saw it until now,and every time in between,Ive never grown tired of looking at the great blue sea melt into the horizon in the distance.Ive never grown tired of watching the sunset or sunrise change the colour of the sky,painting it all shades of pinks,purples and oranges.Ive never not felt soothed by the feeling of sand between my toes or the sound of the waves washing onto the shore.Part of the reason why I love meditation so much is that I have such a great place to do it.4 Ive learned that Mother Nature is so,so beautiful.5 On that note,theres nothing worse than spoiling all that because of pollution.If you cant be bothered to throw away your rubbish in bins just a few metres away,then dont bother coming to the beach at all.Also,although there arent any visible factories in the area,on some days,the sea looks more green or grey than on other days because of junk being thrown into it downstream.And although I still think it looks beautiful,it is never the clear blue kind of sea you see in Brochures.TranslationIn-depth Reading6 Ive learned that if people werent so selfish,we would all be living in a much better world that would benefit everyone.7 Another thing the beach has helped me do is to get fit by running and cycling.I know not everybody lives by the beach,but I think that getting outside is very important when growing up.I was actually born in the city,but I still learned to ride a bike outdoors in the street.We spend so many of our days trapped indoors that I think it would be good for everyone to try to go outdoors as much as they can.Also,I find the sea air quite healing,and perhaps thats part of the reason why I almost never get sick(knock on wood).8 Ive learned that fresh air is a gift that we should always be grateful for.TranslationIn-depth Reading9 Every day,the sun never fails to rise and set.The tide never fails to come in and go out.The birds never fail to sing every morning.There are some things that will never change(for a few million years at least),which shouldnt be surprising except that I didnt realize life will go on without me.Of course nothing would stop just for me,but I remember coming back to the beach for the first time in a long while and thinking“Its all still the same.”Although it was a little upsetting at first,I came to think of it as a reassuring thing that I can rely on at least some parts of my life to stay just like they were when I was a kid.10 I learned that the familiar sound,smell and feel of the beach mean it will always be my home.TranslationIn-depth Reading 大海课堂大海课堂1 刚搬到这里时，我还只是个孩子。那时候，海滩是如此的奇妙，我满脑子都是堆沙堡和戏水。进入青少年时期后，堆沙堡和戏水就“不酷”了，反倒是日光浴更称心合意，因为那几年我们只关心自己的外表。也正是在那时候，穿比基尼最让我感到害羞。虽然比基尼穿起来不太舒服，但是当别人都穿时，自己如果不穿则会更加难堪。最终，我们长大了，建立起了一些自信，那些穿比基尼和晒日光浴的日子变成了与朋友们在海边吃烧烤、生篝火和喝酒的日子。2 我已经懂得，随着我们的成长，甚至对同样的事物，我们的看法也会发生变化。一切都在不停地变化，没有什么是永恒不变的，尤其是我们自己。In-depth Reading3 从第一次看到蓝色的大海渐渐没入天际，直到现在，我一次厌倦感都没有产生过。我永不厌倦地观看晚霞或朝霞改变天空的颜色，把天空染成深浅各异的粉色、紫色和橙色。当感受脚趾间的沙子和听海浪拍打海岸时，我的内心总是很平静。我之所以喜欢沉思，部分原因是我有这么好的一个去处让我可以这么做。4 我已经懂得，大自然是如此的美丽。5 说到这里，最糟糕的事莫过于大自然因为污染而遭到破坏。如果你不愿意费点力多走几步把垃圾扔到几米之外的垃圾桶里去，那就干脆别劳心费力地跑到海滩上来。另外，虽然这里没有工厂，但是因为有垃圾从上游顺流排下来，海水的颜色有些时候会比以往的时候更绿或更灰。尽管我认为这样的大海看起来依旧很美，但是它再也不是你在旅游广告手册中看到的那清澈透明的蓝色大海了。In-depth Reading6 我已经懂得，如果人们不这么自私的话，我们都将生活在一个造福大众的世界里，比现在要好得多。7 此外，海滩让我通过跑步和骑车锻炼了身体。我知道并非每个人都生活在海边，但是我认为人在成长的过程参加室外活动很重要。事实上，我在城里出生，但我学会了在外面的街道上骑自行车。我们待在室内的时间太长了，因此我认为尽可能到室外去对每个人都有好处。我还发现，海边的空气有很好的治疗效果，这也许就是我几乎从不生病的原因之一吧（但愿好运）。8 我已经懂得，我们应该对新鲜空气这件礼物感念在心。In-depth Reading9 每一天，太阳都会东升西落；大海永远都会潮涨潮落；鸟儿们每天早晨都会婉转啼鸣。有些东西永远都不会改变（至少在数百万年之内），这些不足为奇；只是过去的我不知道，没有我，生活仍会继续。当然，没有什么会为我而停留，但是我记得长久以来第一次回到海滩时的情景，当时想：“一切如故”。尽管开始时它令我有些不安，但是后来我将其看作心安之处，至少我生命中的某些片段可以跟小时候保持一样。10 我已经懂得，海滩那熟悉的声音、味道和感觉意味着它将永远是我的家。In-depth Reading is the 1st lesson:everything is in constant change.is the 2nd lesson:Mother Nature is beautiful.is the 3rd lesson:pollution is a crime.is the 4th lesson:going outside is important.is the 5th lesson:the world will carry on.In-depth Reading1.It was in those times that I felt most self-conscious wearing a bikini,and even though I was not totally comfortable,it was worse not to wear one when everyone else did.1)画线部分是一个强调句，被强调的是in those times，以便跟后面的we grew up进行对比。2)wearing a bikini是现在分词短语作原因状语。再如：Many of us,being so excited,could not go to sleep that night.3)even though引导的是让步状语从句，也表示强调，在口语中较为常见。再如：Even though they lack official support,they continue their struggle.4)it was worse not to wear one中的it作形式主语。当一个句子的主语是动词不定式、动名词或者主语从句时，往往把此类主语放在谓语动词之后，用it作形式主语，放在句首。再如：It is easy to be wise after the event.In-depth Reading2.over time:gradually 随着时间的推移 e.g.Wrinkles climb to the face over time.In-depth Reading3.melt into:slowly disappear into 缓慢消失于 e.g.He melted into the thick fog.In-depth Reading4.in the distance:在远方，在远处 e.g.We saw lights in the distance.In-depth Reading5.soothe:vt.安慰，抚慰使平息 The crying baby was soothed by the music.They held conference calls to soothe anxious clients.【拓展】soothing:a.抚慰的,使人宽心的 soothingly:ad.镇定地，抚慰地In-depth Reading6.Part of the reason why I love mediation so much is that I have such a great place to do it.1)画线部分为关系副词why引导的定语从句，用于修饰先行词reason，相当于“介词+which”结构。再如：He didnt know the reason(why)/(for which)he was dismissed.2)that引导的是表语从句，再如：Their suggestion is that we should stay here for two days.In-depth Reading7.Mother Nature:the natural world,when you consider it as a force that affects the world and humans 大自然,自然界 e.g.What colors does Mother Nature have?In-depth Reading8.on that note:in this regard 关于这一点 e.g.I have nothing further to say on that note.In-depth Reading9.spoil:vt.破坏，糟蹋 e.g.The new road has totally spoiled the character of the village.Dont spoil your appetite by eating sweets between meals.In-depth Reading10.Also,although there arent any visible factories in the area,on some days,the sea looks more green or grey than on other days because of junk being thrown into it downstream.画线部分being thrown into it downstream是现在分词的被动形式作junk的后置定语，现在分词的被动形式为“being+过去分词”，表示其逻辑主语（被修饰的名词等）为过去分词动作的承受者。再如：The building being built is our library.In-depth Reading11.I know not everybody lives by the beach,but I think that getting outside is very important when growing up.该句中when引导的时间状语从句省略了主语，谓语动词变成了现在分词形式。如果when 引导的时间状语从句的主语和主句的主语一致的话，则可以省略从句的主语，将从句的谓语动词变成现在分词形式。再如：When(I am)helping others,I feel happy.In-depth Reading12.We spend so many of our days trapped indoors that I think it would be good for everyone to try to go outdoors as much as they can.1)该句用到了so that 结构，so表示强调，that引导结果状语从句。再如：He was so angry that he didnt want to go out.2)该句中as as的意思是“同一样（达到某种程度）”，第二个as用作连词。再如：She runs as fast as she can.In-depth Reading13.healing:a.有疗效的，治愈的 e.g.Yoga is one of the oldest forms of healing therapy that has been used by humans.Your healing touch helped me a lot.【拓展】heal:v.复原；治愈In-depth Reading14.knock on wood:keep away bad luck 但愿好运In-depth Reading15.be grateful for:be thankful for 感激 e.g.Difficulties and hardships teach us to be grateful for all that we have already had.In-depth Reading16.There are some things that will never change(for a few million years at least),which shouldnt be surprising except that I didnt realize life will go on without me.1)画线部分that引导的定语从句用于修饰 some things。当先行词被all、any、every、each、few、little、no、some等修饰时，定语从句的关系代词必须用that。再如：I have read all the books that you gave me.2)该句中which引导的是非限定性定语从句，关系代词which指代的是前面的整个主句。再如：In the presence of so many people he was a little nervous,which was understandable.3)该句中第二个that引导的是宾语从句，作介词except 的宾语，意为“除了以外，只是”。虽然宾语从句中的that可以省略，但是放在except 后面时是不能省略的。再如：I didnt tell him anything except that I had to take the day off.In-depth Reading17.think of as:regard as 把认为是 e.g.I think of him as a happy person with lots of friends.In-depth Reading18.rely on:依靠，依赖 e.g.Nowadays we rely increasingly on computers for help.In-depth ReadingTask 1 Decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F)according to the text.(F )1 When I grew into a teen,I felt very happy to wear a bikini by the sea.(T )2 Our attitude towards the same thing changes as we grow up.(T )3 The colour of the sky can be changed by the sunset or the sunrise.(T )4 Although the sea still looks beautiful,it has been polluted.(T )5 Outdoor activities are very beneficial to a kids growing up.(F )6 I almost never get sick because of my good luck.(F )7 It surprises me that some things will never change.(T )8 Although nothing would stop for me,the sea is a great place for me to rely on._In-depth Reading_SUMMARYLessons from the seaLesson 1Everything is changing and nothing stays the same for ever,especially ourselves.Lesson 2Mother Nature is so beautiful.Lesson 3Our living environment would be much better if we were aware that pollution is a crime.Lesson 4Fresh air is vital for our health and growth.Lesson 5The world will go on and will never stop for anybody.Task 2 Complete the following summary according to the text.Write no more than three words on each line._In-depth ReadingColumn A1 outlook2 grateful3 self-conscious4 flux5 totally6 visible7 magical8 relyTask 1 Match the following words in Column A with their synonyms in Column B.In-depth ReadingColumn BA shyB completelyC noticeable D thankfulE charming F attitude G depend H changeTask 2 Rewrite the following sentences using the words or phrases given in brackets.1 I stopped feeling afraid when I saw a light far away.(in the distance)I stopped feeling afraid when I saw a light in the distance.2 They say it only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch.(spoil)They say it only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch.3 The projects success depends on the support of everyone concerned.(rely on)The projects success relies on the support of everyone concerned.4 It was really distressing that Mary didnt invite him to the party.(upsetting)It was really upsetting that Mary didnt invite him to the party._In-depth ReadingTask 2 Rewrite the following sentences using the words or phrases given in brackets.5 We went to the hospital to comfort ourselves about his condition.(reassure)We went to the hospital to reassure ourselves about his condition.6 His“experiment”turned out to be a classic example of the curing power of laughter.(healing)His“experiment”turned out to be a classic example of the healing power of laughter.7 Doctors are trying to limit the disease within the city.(trap)Doctors are trying to trap the disease within the city.8 The hills could hardly be seen through the mist.(visible)The hills were hardly visible through the mist._In-depth ReadingTask 3 Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank.You may not use any of the words more than once.A)readingB)splashesC)sunsetD)sootheE)possibilitiesF)gratefulG)sunbatheH)sandcastle What would you do if you went to the beach?People usually go to the beach to swim or(1)G ,but the beach can be much more fun if you try something different.A(2)H can be simple or elaborate,but both are fun to build!No special tools are really neededjust sand,water and your hands will do.Watching the(3)C on the beach is really a wonderful way to end your day.Besides,you can feel the sand beneath your feet as the water(4)B at your ankles;you can get lost in conversation with a friend or walk alone and catch up on your thoughts.Whether you are the active type or prefer sitting around,there are games that can pass the time._In-depth ReadingTask 3 Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank.You may not use any of the words more than once.The(5)E are endless.You can bring along a ball and play a game of catch or volleyball.It is also a great time to catch up on your(6)A ,whether its the latest magazine or a novel.The sound of surfing and the smell of salt water will(7)D you.The fresh air by the sea is a gift that we should always be(8)F for,because it benefits both our mind and body._In-depth ReadingTask 1 Combine two short sentences into a long one after the model.Model:It shouldnt be surprising that some things will never change.It should be surprising that I didnt realize life will go on without me.It shouldnt be surprising that some things will never change except that I didnt realize life will go on without me.1.She remembered nothing about him.She remembered that his hair was black.She remembered nothing about him except that his hair was black.In-depth Reading_Task 1 Combine two short sentences into a long one after the model.2 The two books are the same.However,this one has an answer key at the back.The two books are the same except that this one has an answer key at the back.3 On the whole he is a nice person to work with.However,he is careless.On the whole he is a nice person to work with except that he is careless._In-depth ReadingTask 2 Rewrite the following sentences after the model.Model:I think that getting outside is very important when we grow up.I think that getting outside is very important when growing up.1 When you apply for a job,you must present your credentials.When applying for a job,you must present your credentials.2 How can they learn anything when they spend all their spare time watching television?How can they learn anything when spending all their spare time watching television?3 I liked to travel by bus when I visited London.I liked to travel by bus when visiting London._In-depth ReadingTask 1 Translate the following sentences from Chinese into English.1 警察向她保证了她孩子的安全。(reassure)The police reassured her about her childs safety.2 别担心，她有很强的自信心。(self-confidence)Dont worry.She has very great self-confidence.3 她总是尽力去安慰处于困境中的人。(soothe)She always tries her best to soothe those who are in trouble.4 我的孩子说我的发型真的很土气。(uncool)My kids tell me my hairstyle is really uncool._In-depth ReadingTask 2 Translate the following sentences from English into Chinese.1 Beaches offer a variety of fun things to do other than just splashing around in the water.除了戏水，海滩上还有很多有趣的活动。2 Get up early and you can watch the sunrise or catch the sunset if you are a late riser.早起可以看到朝霞，如果起晚了的话就看晚霞吧。3 Some beaches allow beach-goers to cycle on the sand.有些海滩允许游客在沙滩上骑自行车。4 Bring a jump rope,fly a kite,or even build a sandcastle when going to the beach.去海边时要带上跳绳，要放风筝，甚至要堆沙堡。_In-depth ReadingFurther ReadingFurther Reading1 Severe weather comes in many different forms,each more destructive than the last.Year after year,the headlines of tornadoes,floods and earthquakes remind the human race how small it is compared to the awesome power of nature.One particularly strange form of severe weather is the fire tornado,a colloquial name for what is technically called by scientists the“fire whirl.”Fire tornado facts are often confused,as its resemblance to a tornado makes people imagine a raging tornado blowing through a fire.In fact,a fire whirl is another form of extreme weather entirely.TranslationFurther Reading2 As stated above,a fire whirl isnt an actual tornado at all.Tornadoes are formed through a specific set of weather conditions,typically having to do with a funnel formation in a severe storm cloud.Fire whirls,meanwhile,are more closely related with air circulation on the ground,rather than in the air.They resemble traditional tornadoes in that they have a funnel pattern and often move along the ground in a similar track that a traditional tornado would.TranslationFurther Reading3 Fire tornado facts differ most significantly from that of regular tornadoes in that they form through an entirely different process.While regular tornadoes form in the sky due to cloud systems,fire whirls actually form on the ground due to extreme temperatures.Fire whirls are formed when the extreme temperatures of a fire create an updraft of air,allowing the fire to travel upward and form a spiral pattern.These fire whirls typically last only a few minutes,although the strongest has been known to last for nearly half an hour.TranslationFurther Reading4 The most common situation in which a fire whirl might form is during a forest fire.These natural disasters provide the most consistent conditions in which an increase in temperature and anupdraft of quickly moving air might occur.While these are by far the most common situations in which fire whirls form,they may also occur in other intense fires.Some of the most powerful fire whirls on record occurred during man-made disasters,in which burning fuels created particularly intense and long-lasting heat conditions.TranslationFurther Reading5 Like many other forms of severe weather,fire whirls can be separated into different categories based on their intensity,structure,and duration.Type 1 fire whirls are stable structures that form directly over the burning area,remaining mostly stationary.Type 2 fire whirls,meanwhile,may be stable or transient,and can move downwind of the burning area.Finally,type 3 fire whirls will be c