新世纪大学英语第二版综合教程4Lecture NotesU1Word下载.docx

1、 Answers for reference:A possible answer: No. The present relationship between man and nature is not as harmonious as before. With the population explosion and the development of the economy, serious damage has been done to nature. All this has resulted in such problems as global warming, soil erosi

2、on, shortage of fresh water, droughts and sandstorms. Human beings no longer live in harmony with nature.Yes. For example, man has cut down half of the trees that existed 10,000 years ago. The loss of trees has upset the ecosystem and resulted in the extinction of many species. Consequently, nature

3、has lost its balance. Another example is that man has been burning too much fossil fuel for daily use and industrial production, which has caused heavy pollution to our environment.Firstly, we shouldnt develop our economy at the expense of nature. Secondly, we should take as little as possible from

4、nature and put back into it as much as we can. Thirdly, we should form the habit of saving natural resources. We should be aware that natural resources are not inexhaustible. When we reach the point of no return, there will be nothing left for future generations. Section B Quotes Study the following

5、 quotes about man and nature and discuss in pairs what you can learn from them. Frank Lloyd Wright Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. Frank Lloyd WrightInterpretation:As an architect, Wright emphasizes the importance of loving and studying nature. We should obse

6、rve nature, take care of it and live in harmony with it. And then we will never feel disappointed with it.About Frank Lloyd Wright （1867-1959）: an American architect and writer. He was the most creative genius of American architecture. Albert Einstein Look deep into nature, and then you will underst

7、and everything better. Albert EinsteinAs a scientist, Einstein believes that a close study of nature will help us better understand things.About Albert Einstein （1879-1955）: US physicist and mathematician, born in Germany, who developed the Theory of Relativity, which completely changed the way that

8、 scientists understand space and time. William Hazlitt William HazlittAs a writer, Hazlitt urges us to love and appreciate nature heart and soul.About William Hazlitt （1778-1830）: a British writer and critic, known for his essays on many subjects, especially literature. His best-known collection of

9、essays is entitled Table Talk （席间闲谈）.John Cage The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation. John CageMans ideal life is to be integrated into nature, so we should respect nature and follow its laws.About John Cage （1912-1992）: a U

10、S composer and pianist. In 1951, he organized a group of musicians and engineers to make the first music on magnetic tape.Section C Watching and DiscussionWatch the following video clip “If the world warms by 6 degrees” and do the tasks that follow:插入视频片段： “If the world warms by 6 ” 1. Fill in the m

11、issing words according to what you hear from the video clip. If the world warms by 6 degrees, from a distance the oceans may appear bright blue, but they are marine wastelands. Deserts march across continents like conquering armies. Natural disasters become common events. Some of the worlds great ci

12、ties are flooded and abandoned. If temperatures soar by 6 degrees within less than a century, were going to face nothing less than a global wipe out.2. What do you think are other possible consequences of a warmer climate （Open.）Script：If the world warms by 6 degrees, from a distance the oceans may

13、appear bright blue, but they are marine wastelands. Deserts march across continents like conquering armies. Natural disasters become common events. Some of the worlds great cities are flooded and abandoned.This could be our world plus 6 degrees. “Warmings of 6 degrees over longer time periods have b

14、een associated with some of the most devastating mass extinctions which have ever taken place, so its certainly fair to assume that if temperatures soar by 6 degrees within less than a century, then were going to face nothing less than a global wipe out.”6 degrees of warming has been called the Doom

15、sday scenario.Our lives would never be the same again.Part II Listen and RespondSection A Word Bankmarine a. of, near, living in, or obtained from the sea （近）海的；海生（产）的fishery n. a part of the sea used for the business of catching sea fish 近海渔场exhaust vt. use up completely 用完，用尽endanger vt. cause dan

16、ger to 使遭危害，危及excessive a. too much; too great; going beyond what is reasonable or right 过多的，过分的，过度的starvation n. U suffering or death from lack of food 挨饿，饥饿；饿死Section B Task One: Focusing on the Main Ideas Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences according to the informat

17、ion contained in the listening passage. 1. What is the main idea of the passageA） The importance of seafood supplies.B） The fish harvest in the North Atlantic.C） The decline in fish supplies in the sea.D） The importance of protecting sea resources.2. What did people in Europe and America in the 19th

18、 century think about marine resourcesA） They thought that marine resources were almost exhausted.B） They thought that marine resources were seriously destroyed.C） They thought that marine resources were unlimited.D） They thought that marine resources were endangered.3. Why are the threats to fish mo

19、re alarming than the threats to animals and birdsA） Because fish is a much needed food resource.B） Because plenty of fish is killed every year.C） Because fish is the only diet for many people.D） Because the sea fisheries are going to be exhausted.4. How much fish is harvested in the North Atlantic e

20、very yearA） 12 billion pounds.B） 12 million pounds.C） 20 billion pounds.D） 20 million pounds.5. What warning do scientists give in the passageA） Natural resources will be exhausted within the next few years.B） Fish reserves will be destroyed within the next few years because of excessive fishing.C）

21、People in some parts of the world will face starvation because of the drought.D） Peoples demand on fish will decline in some parts of the world. Key:1 D 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 BSection C Task Two: Zooming In on the DetailsListen to the recording again and fill in each of the blanks according to what you have

22、 heard. Today though, there is evidence showing that marine resources are as seriously _ as those of the land and the air. In fact, in some ways the _ to fish are more alarming than the threats to animals and birds. This is because fish is a much needed food _, as people throughout the world depend

23、on fish as an important part of their _. It is reported that to _ food demands, 20 billion pounds of fish are _ every year in the North Atlantic alone. Sea resources are also rapidly _ in many other parts of the world.Scientists now believe that food _ from the sea wont last forever. They warn that

24、_ fishing will destroy fish reserves within the next few years. They also warn that the decline in fish supply will cause _ in some parts of the world.Today though, there is evidence showing that marine resources are as seriously endangered as those of the land and the air. In fact, in some ways the

25、 threats to fish are more alarming than the threats to animals and birds. This is because fish is a much needed food resource, as people throughout the world depend on fish as an important part of their diet. It is reported that to satisfy food demands, 20 billion pounds of fish are harvested every

26、year in the North Atlantic alone. Sea resources are also rapidly declining in many other parts of the world.Scientists now believe that food supplies from the sea wont last forever. They warn that excessive fishing will destroy fish reserves within the next few years. They also warn that the decline

27、 in fish supply will cause starvation in some parts of the world.Script:The Importance of Protecting Sea ResourcesDuring the 19th century, people in Europe and America claimed that marine resources were unlimited. For example, a noted biologist at the time commented that none of the worlds great sea fisheries were ever going to be exhausted.Part III Read and ExploreText A Section A Discovering the Main IdeasExercise 1: Answer the following questions with the information contained in Text A. D