Unit 6
Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
I. 根据所给单词的首字母及英文释义,填出该单词。
1. f________ wrong; not correct or true
2. d________ a machine or tool that does a special job
3. m________ a particular way or style of behaving, living or doing sth.
4. c________ a place where food and drink are served in a factory, a school, etc.
5. p________ a small object at the end of a wire that is used for connecting a piece of
electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity
6. c________ a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order
to achieve sth. such as social or political change
II. 根据下列各句句意以及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示词,写出该单词的正确形式。
1. The electric vehicles will c________ to improving air quality in cities and towns.
2. These activities are designed to u________ people not to throw plastic bags into the ocean.
3. It took us about 15 minutes to help r________ the dolphin from the shallow water.
4. The a________ of electricity used in homes and businesses depends on the time and the
weather.
5. It is reported that some 397 million litres of water _______ (漏) from toilets in the country
every day.
6. As the ________ (平均的) temperature rises, the number of hot days should be expected to go
up, with fewer very cold days.
III. 根据括号内的提示将下列句子翻译成英语。
1. 该地区大多数的空气污染来自汽车和工厂。 (the majority of ...)
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. 请避免使用塑料袋,因为它们很难分解。 (break down)
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. 专家们担忧冬天雾霾会更加严重。 (be concerned that ...)
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4. 能源公司在设计新产品时,必须把环保问题考虑进去。 (take ... into account)
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5. 每个国家需要做更多去保护野生动植物,拯救它们免于灭绝。 (save ... from ...)
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IV. 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Covering more than 70% of our planet’s surface, the ocean contains a diversity of life and
influences everything from global weather patterns to food systems. 1. ________ However, there
are handy actions you can take that will make a big difference.
★ Check the label.
Overfishing is the greatest threat our ocean faces. Help keep fisheries and fish stocks healthy
by choosing sustainable seafood when you go shopping or dine out. 2. ________ Blue and green
fish logos on your seafood ensure that your fish can be traced back to sustainably-managed
fisheries and farms.
★ Travel smarter.
Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that is committed to
protecting wildlife, and hiring guides who are aware of rules and best practices. Once you arrive at
your destination, be respectful of marine ( 海 洋 的 ) life and habitats. 3. ________ Purchasing
certain items, such as coral jewelry or shark products, damages ecosystems and threatens
endangered species.
★ Increase your ocean IQ.
The more you learn about the ocean, the better prepared you’ll be to inspire change — and
help others do the same. Thankfully, there are many ways to educate yourself about the ocean and
the challenges it faces. 4. ________
★ Support green campaigns.
5. ________ For example, you can support local restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses in
your community that offer sustainable seafood and replacement for single-use plastics. Besides,
being an advocate (拥护者) for the ocean and the life within can be as simple as speaking out
about the importance of the vast (广阔的) ecosystem.
A. And think twice about your purchases.
B. Ask shopkeepers to start offering sustainable seafood.
C. What’s the easiest way to make sure your seafood is sustainable
D. So when we hear the ocean is in trouble, it’s easy to feel powerless.
E. You can find related information from books, documentaries and websites.
F. Of course, it matters to tell your friends and family why the ocean matters.
G. Consider volunteering at local organizations aiming to protect ocean habitats.
答案
1. false 2. device
3. mode 4. canteen
5. plug 6. campaign
II.
1. contribute 2. urge
3. remove 4. amount
5. leaks 6. average
III.
1. The majority of air pollution in this region comes from cars and factories.
2. Please avoid using plastic bags, because they are hard to break down.
3. Experts are concerned that smog will get worse in winter.
4. Energy companies must take environmental issues into account when designing new products.
5. Every country needs to do more to protect wildlife and save it from extinction.
IV.
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