高二英语精品学案：《Unit1 Others countries,other cultures》-Word power（牛津译林版选修9）

111M9 Unit1 Other countries other cultures- word power学案Reading Canada - land of the maple tree（一）重点词汇的用法1. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic scenery.(p2 L1-2) second only to: 仅次于Our city has an area of 20,000 square kilometres, second only to the largest city in our province. 仅次于比较: second to , next to, superior to, junior/senior to He is such a good player that he is second to none. （无人能比）Next to music, he loves tennis best. （除了音乐，他最喜欢网球。）This employee is superior to the former in ability. （这个雇员比上个强。）He is junior to me by two years. （他比我小两岁。） 2. On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans - the Atlantic and the Pacific. (P2 Lines 6-7) （1）border: v. to touch at the edge or boundaryChina borders Russia and many other countries.（2）border: n. the line that indicates the boundary of two countries or areas/ the edge of sthDave lives in a small town in Canada, near the American border.You can not pass the border line without a passport.3. , which is said to be the longest border in the world not defended by an army or the police. (P.2 L.5-6)defend vt. 防御，保护，保卫，为辩护（常和from, against 连用）He defended her from the attack of a dog.They defended the city against the enemy.He made a long speech defending his view.= He made a long speech in defense of his view.4. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are abundant in the seas and rivers. (P2 L9-11) abundant adj. available in large quantity 丰富的,充裕的This lake is abundant in fish.You have abundant time to go there.This autumn, farmers had an abundant harvest.5. You will be thrilled by Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton-all known internationally for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture. (P2 L16-18) thrill: vt. 使非常高兴,使非常激动1)The exhibition thrilled all the visitors who came to the gallery. It was a great success.2)They were thrilled at the news of the victory.6. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN for short. (P2.L21)be located: 位于 坐落于The house is located next to the river.Rome is located in Italy. Houses must be worth a large amount of money standing （用现在分词）/located（用过去分词）（位于） in that areas 关注类似的过去分词。We are faced with （面临） a serious problem.The road is lined with（排列）tall trees.He is dressed in（穿着） a new coat.He is seated in（坐在） the armchair, silent.The man is drunk in（陶醉于）the achievements made.The troubled kid is lost in（沉迷于）computer games.for short （简略形式）, Her name is “Frances”, or “Fran” for short.Fran is short for Frances.in short（总之）Things cant be any worse: in short, the project has got stuck.关注类似的短语：for free (without payment), for certain/sure(=without doubt)I got the ticket for free from someone who didnt want it.He must live somewhere around. But I cant say for sure/certain.7. There are old buildings, churches, narrow streets and alleys, all alongside glass and steel and concrete skyscrapers reaching upwards. (L29-30) alongside: 与一起；与同时In this city, traditional beliefs go alongside a modern urban lifestyle.Volunteers worked alongside professional builders in the construction programme.8. .a beautiful harbour, and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine, in addition to being close to the most popular wilderness and ski areas. (L35-37) in addition to: as well as; alsoKate has a flat in London in addition to a villa in France.Mr Zhou is popular with his students because he really cares for his students in addition to his years of experience as a teacher. 比较: as well as /as well/ in addition to /in addition/ alongside/besidesIn addition to English, he has to study a second language.He has to study a second language alongside/ besides English. He has to study a second language as well as English. He has to study English and in addition, a second language. He has to study English and a second language as well.9. it is like an underground city, covering an area of more than 20 football patches. (P3.L40)说出cover的含义China is the third largest country in the world, covering an area of 9.6 million square kilometers.（占）I want to cover 100 miles by dark. （走过）I want our best reporters sent to cover the event. （报道）The doctors talk covered the history of medicine from Roman times to the present day. （涉及）10. Historians say that approximately one million people left their homes from different areas all over North America to seek their fortunes in the Gold rush.(p3 L48-50) approximately : about/around This supermarket covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres. seek: try to find sth / ask for sth1) The police are seeking a witness, who may know something about the robbery.2) People dont often find what they seek.3) Many people went to seek gold in California.11. The mall consists of eight kilometers of tunnels, filled with shops, art galleries and even a water park. (P.3.L41) consist of: 由组成/构成 完成下列句子：The world is made up（由组成）of seven continents and four oceans.The world consists of seven continents and four oceans.The world is composed of seven continents and four oceans. 12. Although only a handful of people were successful, many stayed and established settlements in the area(P3.L50) a handful of: 少数（几个人）；一小撮Only a handful of people attended the meeting last Sunday.【典型例题】例1. _ in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Towere for short. A. LocateB. To locate C. Located D. Having located答案：C，be located in 例2. Although only _ people were successful, many stayed and established settlements in the area, and there are now many museums showing what life was like back then. A. a few ofB. few of C. plenty ofD. a handful of答案：D【模拟试题】单项选择1. Painting in her spare time _ largely in her life. A. represents B. stands for C. features D. is on behalf of2. The maple leaf is Canadas national _. A. symbol B. signC. sighD. design 3. Approximately one million people left their homes from different areas all over North America to_. Which is wrong? A. try their luckyB. try their fortuneC. seek their fortunes D. make their fortune4. Only _ people were successful in the gold rush, though, many stayed and _ settlements in the area. A. a handful of; set B. a handful of; established C. a small number of; builtD. a few; settled down5. Anzong high school has a long history of about 55 years, _ of approximately 100 mu.A. covered the area B. occupying the area C. occupied an area D. covering an area 6. The Yellow River is _ the Yangtze River in China.A. the second longer toB. second only to C. second to none ofD. second longest 7. The CN Tower _ the Canadian National Tower, which _ the heart of Toronto. A. is for short; lies inB. is in short; lies in C. is short of; locates inD. is short for; is located in 8. Canada _ natural resources _ superb scenery it has offered. A. has abundance of; in addition to B. is abundant in; alongside C. is rich at; apart fromD. has abundant supply of; as well as 9. Quebec, once originally _ by France, _ the British in 1763. A. was colonized; was lost toB. being colonized; was lost in C. colonized; was lost to D. having being colonized; was lost in10. Montreal, a multicultural port city, has many tourist attractions and colorful nightlife that no visitors is _ bored. A. never B. any C. ever D. even11. The United Kingdom _ Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A. is made up forB. includes C. is consisted of D. consists of12. Edmonton is _ the largest pedestrian mall in the world. A. home to B. the home for C. the location of D. location for13. There are many animals and birds living in forest and in the northern areas _ permanent frost, not _ humans. A. covered in; disturbing to B. covered in; disturbed by C. covered with; disturbing to D. covered by; disturbing by14. The city of Vancouver _ the Pacific coast is _ for visitors. A. off; a good choiceB. to; a good startC. on; a great starting point D. at; the great starting point15. The city of Toronto keeps the most multicultural is _ the large amount of immigration there.A. owe to B. due to C. because D. thanks to 16. _ the west coast is complete without a stop in Albertas West Edmonton Mall, which _ every shopping need. A. No visit to; caters to B. Any visit to; satisfy C. Not visit; meet D. Any visit to; contents 17. The government makes all the decisions _ the economy and politics of the UK, which still officially monarchy. A. concerningB. concernedC. to concern about D. regarded18. New Zealand have the superb natural environment, which is perfect for outdoor activities, _ this, New Zealanders love sports.A. caters toB. owe toC. owing toD. thanks to19. Bungee Jumping is an amazing experience _ a person makes a vertical jump from a high platform _ their ankles so that they bounce.A. where; with a rubber cord tying toB. in which; with a rubber cord tied toC. that; with a rubber fastening to D. in that; with a rubber fastened to20. If you expect different countries to have the same customs and food as what you _, then you _. A. are used to; are supposed to disappointed B. are accustomed to; are bound to be disappointedC. are fond of; must be disappointing D. care for; are sure to be disappointing21. As teachers and students, we need to _ our old ideas and prejudices and learn to be more _ in both our teaching and study. A. put away; flexible B. put out; clever C. put down; clever D. put aside; flexible22. Its important to know your own _ in study. A. strength and weaknesses B. advantages and disadvantage C strengths and weaknesses D. advantage and disadvantages23. The devotion _ too much time _ sports leaves too little time for studying. A. to; ofB. of; toC. for; toD. to; for24. He leads a _ life in the lonely country after he retired from the big city. A. content B. comfortablyC. contentedD. contentedly25. There is nothing _ about his ability to make his work successful. A. doubtB. curiousC. absoluteD. ambiguous26. _ Australias relatively small population, its outstanding performance in the international competitions was really awesome.A. ConsideringB. Concerning C. So far asD. Supposing27. Our team scored two goals _ in the last two matches. A. totallyB. altogetherC. in totalD. all together28. He is interested in all subjects, but he has a preference for English _.A. particularB. in particular C. best of allD. most of all29. It is obvious that you are very _ the present situation of our environment. A. responsible forB. concerned about C. concerned for D. concern with30. _ a high percentage of Australians may be people who watch sports rather than do them, it is indeed a great sporting nation! A. If B. When C. As D. While参考答案15 CAADD 610 BDBCC 1115 DABCB 1620 AACBB 2125 DCBCD2630 ACBBD 111