高中英语Module2DevelopingandDevelopedCountriesPeriodOneIntroduction 1.docx

1、高中英语Module2DevelopingandDevelopedCountriesPeriodOneIntroduction 1Module 2 Developing and Developed Countries Recently I read the Human Development Report.I couldnt help thinking about another problem which the world is facinghunger.According to the report,2,400 people are dying from hunger every day

2、；nearly 13 million in southern Africa will be worried about their food supply because of earthquakes，floods or wars.In a word，hunger remains the biggest problem of the world today.Its strange to see that man can travel to the moon，but still doesnt know how to feed himself.You may ask，“Who steals our

3、 bread？” The first thieves should be population growth，poverty and loss of rich farmland.In less developed areas like South Africa，the population grows faster than the crops.It is almost impossible for its government to feed so many people and provide education for them.So it is very important to co

4、ntrol the population growth and protect their farmland in countries whose people are suffering from hunger.According to the report，the worlds food production is enough to feed everyone if it is given away well.But the problem is that the developed countries are eating food that should be given to th

5、e poor.Although they are just using their own earning，the fact is that they are coldly watching others starving away.Luckily，some developed countries such as Netherlands，Norway and Sweden have done a lot to help those hungry people in African countries.We hope other developed countries will follow t

6、hem.Answer the following questions1.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 probably refer to?Food.2.List the reasons why people suffer hunger.Population growth，poverty and loss of rich farmland.Period OneIntroduction & Reading and Vocabulary.单词检测1.hunger n.饥饿hungry adj.饥饿的2.income n.收入3.p

7、overty n.贫穷poor adj.贫穷的4.development n.发展develop vt.发展developing adj.发展中的developed adj.发达的5.index n.指数6.measure vt.测定；测量；评估7.goal n.目标8.position n.位置9.educate vt.教育；培养；训练education n.教育10.figure n.数字.短语检测1.up to直到2.at the top of在顶端3.at the bottom of在底部4.make sure确保5.move out of脱离；摆脱6.make progress取得进

8、步.阅读课文，匹配段落大意1.Para.1 A.Examples of successful development in 20032.Para.2 B.The most important goals of the report3.Para.3 C.How the Human Development Report came out4.Para.4 D.The Human Development Report came out5.Para.5 E.Developed countries should give more financial help答案1.C2.D3.B4.A5.E.课文阅读理

9、解1.What is the main purpose of giving the report in your opinion?A.To examine the achievements of 175 countries.B.To order the countries in the world in three ways.C.To show the current conditions of the worlds countries in three ways.D.To urge the countries in the world to work together to reduce p

10、overty.答案D2.What is the correct order of the five richest countries according to the report?A.The US，the UK，Norway，Iceland，Sweden.B.Norway，Iceland，Sweden，Australia，the Netherlands.C.Iceland，Sweden，Australia，the Netherlands，Norway.D.The US，Norway，Iceland，Sweden，Australia.答案B3.Which of the following i

11、s NOT the goal made by the report according to the passage?A.Improving peoples living conditions in the developing countries.B.Improving peoples medical conditions in the developing countries.C.Giving the children in poor countries more chances to be educated.D.Urging all the developing countries to

12、 fight with poverty and illness.答案D4.In which way has China proved successful according to the report?A.It increased life expectancy by 13 years.B.150 million people have moved out of poverty.C.More than 80% of children have gone to primary school.D.Both A and B.答案D5.Which of the following statement

13、s is NOT true about the conclusion made by the report?A.We are making some progress but greater efforts are still needed.B.Developed countries should give much more help to those poor ones.C.The USA and the UK should have given more help to the developing countries.D.It is the responsibility of the

14、rich countries to help those in poor.答案C.课文阅读填空The Human Development IndexIt examines the 1.achievements of 175 countries.2.Norway is at the top of the list，while US is at number 7，and China is 3.in the middle of the list.Some of the most important goalsReduce poverty and 4.hunger；5.Make sure that a

15、ll children have 6.education up to the age of 11；Improve the environment of poor people.Examples of successful developmentChina increased 7.life expectancy by 13 years in nine years.150 million people moved out of 8.poverty in the last ten years.In some places，water is now mostly 9.safe to drink.The

16、 challengesEvery day 799 million people in developing countries are hungry.About 10.115 million children are not being educated.More than 1 billion people in developing countries dont drink safe water.难句分析1.However，in other regions of the world，e.g.Eastern Europe，water is now mostly safe to drink.句式

17、分析：本句中的water is now mostly safe to drink为固定句型，本句型可概括为：主语beadj.动词不定式。理解本句型时要注意以下几个特点：(1)意义理解：主语在不定式方面具有形容词所述特性；(2)常见于该句型的形容词多为表示主语性质、特征的词。如hard，difficult，pleasant，easy，comfortable，interesting等。(3)在意义上动词不定式和主语在逻辑上为动宾关系；当不定式中的动词为不及物动词时，要加适当的介词。(4)不定式在该句型中用主动形式表示被动意义。自主翻译：然而，在世界的其他地区，如东欧，现在水一般是可以安全饮用的。2

18、.The report shows that we are making some progress but that we need to make greater efforts.句式分析：本句是一个主从复合句，shows后接了两个that引导的宾语从句；第二个that一般不可省略。自主翻译：报告显示：我们正在进步，但是我们还需要做出更大的努力。1.measure语境感悟(1)(教材P12)The Index measures a countrys achievements in three ways：life expectancy (how long people usually liv

19、e)，education and income.这项指标从三个方面衡量一个国家的成就：寿命、教育和收入。(2)This room measures ten metres across.这个房间宽10米。(3)Although these measures are not effective forever，they are vital for now.(2016北京)尽管这些措施不是永远有效，但现在它们很重要。(4)The snow there is measured not by/in inches，but in/by feet.那里的雪不是以英寸，而是以英尺来计算。(5)You shoul

20、d take effective measures to improve your working conditions.你们应采取有效措施来改善你们的工作环境。归纳拓展measure vt.测量，计量；评估；n.尺寸；措施be measured by/in.用来计算/衡量make.to ones measure按某人的尺寸订做take measures to do sth. 采取措施 做某事 beyond measure无法估量的温馨提醒(1)measure表示“措施”之意时，常用其复数形式measures。(2)measure表示“量；有长(宽、高等)”时，是不及物动词，后跟量的结果，不用

21、被动语态及进行时态；作定语时要用现在分词。即时跟踪(1)完成句子政府应该采取措施防止污染。The government should take measures to prevent pollution.他妻子按照他的尺寸给他做了一双鞋。His wife made a pair of shoes to his measure.教育不应仅仅用考试结果来衡量。Education shouldnt be measured purely/only by/in the examination results.(2)单句改错An earthquake 9.0 struck the northeast co

22、ast of Japan on March 11,2011.2.position语境感悟(1)(教材P12)The UK is in the thirteenth position，while China is in the middle of the list.英国排名第十三，而中国则处于中间位置。(2)Hes going to be in a very difficult position indeed if things go badly for him.如果事情进展不顺利的话，他的处境将非常艰难。(3)The chairs are all out of position.椅子全都放得不

23、是地方。(4)He held a senior position in a large company.他在一家大公司担任高级职务。归纳拓展position n.位置；职位，地位；处境，状况in a.position处于的地位/处境in/out of position在/不在适当的位置take up ones position就位hold a position担任职务温馨提醒当position，situation，stage，job等词在句中表示抽象的地点，且其后的定语从句中又缺少地点状语时，应用where引导定语从句。即时跟踪(1)写出下列句子中position的汉语意思Im not sur

24、e what I would do if I were in your position.处境She holds the position of sales manager.职位From his position on the cliff top，he had a good view of the harbour.位置 (2)用适当的关系词填空Sales director is a position where communication ability is just as important as sales skills.3.figure语境感悟(1)(教材P13)Complete th

25、e chart with figures from the passage.用文章中的数字完成表格。(2)The wall was covered with figures of birds and flowers.墙上满是花鸟的图形。(3)She does exercise every morning to keep her figure.她每天早上做运动以保持体形。(4)Can you figure out how to do it?你能想出这件事该怎么做吗？(5)From the way he behaved，I figured that he was drunk.从他的行为方式上看，我

26、认为他喝醉了。归纳拓展figure n.数字；体形；人物；画像；雕像；图形；v.计算；想；估计keep ones figure保持身材figure out计算出；理解，弄明白figure up计算，把加起来figure that.认为即时跟踪(1)写出下列句子中figure的汉语意思How do you know the latest trade figures？数字Every woman wants a slim figure these days.身材As for my favorite figure in Chinese history it must be Wei Yuan.(2016

27、北京)人物It is a waxwork(蜡) figure.塑像(2)完成句子她吃得这么多，究竟是怎样保持身材的？How does she manage to keep her figure when she eats so much?如果你算出我总共欠你多少钱，我马上就付清给你。If you figure up/out exactly how much I owe you，Ill pay you right away.(3)单句改错We appreciate your apologies and goodwill，but we hope that you can figure a good

28、 way of settling the matter.(2014辽宁，短文改错)1.make sure语境感悟(1)(教材P12).make sure that all children have education up to the age of 11.确保所有的孩子都受教育到11岁(2)I think the doors locked，but Ill just go and make sure.我觉得门已经锁上了，不过我还是看看才放心。(3)Have you made sure of the time of the train?火车出发的时间你搞清楚了吗？(4)Be sure to g

29、et here before nine!一定要在九点前赶到这儿！归纳拓展make sure确保；查明；弄清楚，后接that引导的宾语从句，也可接of/about sth.be sure of 对有把握；确信be sure to do 一定；必然会即时跟踪完成句子(1)一定要按时完成任务，对自己应该有信心。Be sure to finish the work on time and you should be sure of yourself.(2)他确信自己会成功。He is sure of his success.(3)我想会议将于8点开始，但你最好去确定一下。I think the mee

30、ting will begin at 8 oclock，but youd better go and make sure.2.up to语境感悟(1)(教材P12).make sure that all children have education up to the age of 11.确保所有的孩子都受教育到11岁(2)This hotel can hold up to 500 guests.这旅馆可供达500位来宾住宿。(3)What are you up to?你在忙什么？(4)He is not up to the work.他不能胜任这份工作。(5)Its up to us to

31、 change things we dont like.能否改变那些我们不喜欢的事情取决于我们自己。归纳拓展up to直到；多达；从事于，忙于；胜任；由决定be up to doing sth.从事于；胜任be up to sb.由某人决定，由某人负责Its up to sb.to do sth.应由某人做即时跟踪(1)写出下列句子中up to的汉语意思Go and see what the children are up to.忙于California condors(秃鹫) are North Americas largest birds，with winglength of up to 3 meters.(2016北京)多达Shall we