牛津译林版（2019）选修第一册 Unit 2 The Universal Language Reading课件(35页PPT)

(共35张PPT)
Unit 2
Working the land
To read an article about precision farming and
illustrate the concept and applications of it
To be able to identify the writing techniques of
the article
To infer the author’s attitude towards technological
advances in precision farming
To be able to use linking sentences to make two
paragraphs more logical
To recognize the important role farming plays
in daily life.
Before
Reading
Watch the video about a precision farming truck and answer the following questions.
What did farmers in the past rely on for a good harvest
How do you think farmers could use technology to make their work easier
Farming is an ancient profession, so how do farmers keep up to date
P16
跟上时代
e.g. I tried to keep up to date. I want to know what's going on.
我想跟上时代，我要知道现在有怎样的变化。
What do you think the article talks about according to the title and the pictures
The article describes how precision farming methods are being used to bring great benefits.
Now, let's read the article to explore more
about precision farming!
While
Reading
Read and finish the tasks
as quickly as possible.
Read the article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph.
Task 1
P18 A1
Para. 1: The practice of farming is changing thanks to the development of precision farming.
Main body
Para. 2: ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Para. 3: ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Para. 4: ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Conclusion
Para. 5: ___________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Modern technology has turned farming into a
highly precise industry.
Precision farming boasts a diverse range of application capabilities at different stages of food production.
Precision farming can reach a much higher level
with the application of artificial intelligence.
Precision farming will become more effective and have an even greater impact on how we grow our food.
Introduction
Read the article again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Task 2
( ) 1. In modern times, this deep-rooted image of a
traditional farmer is being changed.
( ) 2. The decline in the amount of unnecessary chemicals
maximizes potential threats to the environment.
( ) 3. Soil sampling makes it impossible for farmers to
create the ideal conditions for their crops to grow.
( ) 4. AI does contribute to increased crop yields as well
as simplified crop tracking, harvesting and
processing.
( ) 5. The push for future developments in precision
farming will benefit all of us.
T
F
F
T
T
minimizes
possible
Read the article again carefully and answer the following questions.
Task 3
P18 A2
1. What does precision farming aim to do
2. What tools are used to gather information
3. What are the different application capabilities that
precision farming has
4. Why is AI technology ideal for cotton farming
5. Why will the push for future developments in precision
farming benefit all of us
Check your answer.
1. What does precision farming aim to do
It aims to improve food production and conserve
the environment by reducing a farm's input and increasing its output.
Para. 1
2. What tools are used to gather information
Tools like sensors, satellites and drones, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
Check your answer.
Para. 2
3. What are the different application capabilities that
precision farming has
Monitoring, diagnosing, identifying and targeting.
Para. 3
Check your answer.
4. Why is AI technology ideal for cotton farming
Check your answer.
Para. 4
This technology is ideal for crops that require delicate handling, cotton farmers use drones with AI technology to carry out specialized tasks.
5. Why will the push for future developments in
precision farming benefit all of us
Check your answer.
Para. 5
Because precision farming will become more effective and have an even greater impact on how we grow our food.
After
Reading
analysing
Passage Structure Analysis
Introduction
Main body
Conclusion
Modern
technology
Application
capabilities
Artificial
intelligence
welcome to the unit
1. make a proposal
2. an agricultural field trip
3. organic farming methods
提出建议
农业实地考察
有机耕作方法
1.(sth) spring to mind
2.under the baking sun
3.give rise to…
4.equip farmers with the tools and data
5.with remarkable accuracy
6.aim to improve food production and conserve the environment
7.provide better solutionsto the world’s pressing food problems
Language points Para1
突然想起，浮现在脑海中(sth comes to one's mind)
在烈日下
造成，引起，导致 (lead to/result in/bring about/cause)
使农民配备工具和数据
非常准确地
旨在提升粮食生产和保护环境
为世界紧迫的粮食问题提供更好的解决方案
Language points Para2
1.the advent of modern technology 2.at the most appropriate time 3.put their resources to the best use
4.an added bonus 5.minimize the potential threat to the environment
一个额外的好处
充分利用好他们的资源
使对环境的潜在威胁降到最低限度
在最适当的时间
现代技术的出现
Language points Para 3
1.boast a diverse range of application capabilities 2.provide an accurate means for farmers to tend their crops
3.be poor in nutrients
4.make it possible for sb to do sth
有各种各样的应用能力
为农民提供照料作物的准确手段
缺乏养料
使某人做某事成为可能 相当于enable sb to do sth
1.be of enormous benefits 2.distinguish weeds from crops 3.carry out specialized tasks
Language points Para 4
有巨大的好处
区分杂草和作物
执行专门的任务
be of enormous benefit=be beneficial;
be of great importance=be important;
be of huge necessity= be very necessary
Language points Para 5
1.Thanks to 2.close relationship with sb 3.without doubt4.the integration/combination of A and B 5.the push for future developments in precision farming
6.contribute to a better-fed planet
多亏了= thankfully幸亏
和某人的亲密关系
毫无疑问的
A和B的结合
对精准农业未来发展的推进
有助于建设一个养活更多人的星球
1._______________________ , he might be working through the field, carefully checking his crops before deciding ________ needs to be done.
His face is covered in sweat
As the face is covered in sweat
Covered in sweat
Face covered in sweat
x
x
独立主格结构
现分做伴随状语
that
what
x
宾语从句
他满脸大汗，可能正在田间走动，仔细检查他的作物，然后决定需要做什么。
2. The collaboration between farming and technology has
given rise to precision farming, an approach that equips
farmers with the tools and data they need to make reliable
decisions with remarkable accuracy.
give rise to sth. 使某事发生（或存在）
(1) Research suggests that eating fast food directly
gives rise to childhood obesity.
研究表明吃快餐会直接导致儿童肥胖。
(2) The jump in food price give rise to a lot of complaint.
食品价格的猛涨引起了许多不满。
定语从句
农业与科技之间的合作催生了精准农业，这种方法为农民提供了所需的工具和数据，使他们能够非常准确地作出可靠的决策。
名词短语an approach that…作precision farming的同位语
2.The collaboration between farming and technology has given rise to precision farming ,an approach that equips farmers with the tools and data they need to make reliable decisions with remarkable accuracy.
give rise to 引起
bring __________ / _______________ /_______________ /_________________ /____________________ /___________ /_____________ the decline of rural industries
导致农村产业衰退
about
give rise to
lead to
result in
contribute to
invite
cause
同位语
定语从句
定语从句
3.It is the advent of modern technology that has turned farming into a highly precise industry.
强调句
现代技术的出现使农业变成了高度精准的行业。
4. This latest wave of innovation offers farmers
information that is more detailed, measurements that
are more accurate and solutions that are more
effective.
定语从句
定语从句
定语从句
三个并列的定语从句
(1) We've got everything ready that you need.
我们把你需要的东西都准备好了。
(2) It was a great invention that many scientists said
would quicken the process of human civilization.
那是一项科学家们说会加速人类文明进程的伟大发明。
offer sb sth.
(1) She offered me practical assistance with my research.
(2) She offered me practical assistance that can improve
my research.
她给我的研究提供了实实在在的援助。
她为我提供了可以改进我研究的实际帮助。
这最新的创新浪潮为农民提供了更详细的信息、更准确的测量和更有效的解决方案。
5. As the data library builds up, the big picture of the soil is
revealed so that farmers are able to accurately assess the
condition of the soil in real time, identify potential problems
and work out solutions accordingly.
so that 引导结果状语从句
(1) It was very cold, so that the river froze.
(2) I had taken an early bus so that I got there in time.
天气寒冷， 河水都结冰了。
我乘坐了早班车，所以及时赶到了那里。
随着数据库不断扩充，土壤的整体情况被揭示出来，这样农民就能够准确地实时评估土壤条件，发现潜在的问题，并相应地制订解决方案。
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
1. Polluted water lessens crop yields.
2. The overall picture for farming is encouraging.
3. The houses will boast the latest energy-saving technology.
4. There is substantial collaboration with neighbouring departments.
5. Your working day will need to be organized with military precision.
6. Wearing masks, washing hands frequently and practising social
distancing can minimize the risk of spreading the virus.
与相邻的一些部门有大量的合作。
戴口罩、勤洗手和保持社交距离可以把传播这一病毒的风险降至最低。
需要对你的工作日进行精确有序的安排。
这些房屋将应用最新的节能技术。
受污染的水源会降低农作物产量。
农业的总体形势是令人鼓舞的。
An urban agricultural expert gave a presentation about vertical plete the transcript with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.
bonus, enormous, boast, give rise to, integration, ideal, real time, put … to good use
B1
In recent years, the rapid growth in the urban population (1) _________________ a decline in agricultural land. How can we manage our urban environments to sustainably grow food One novel answer is vertical farming. Essentially, the idea is that city tower blocks can provide plenty of space for growing crops if they (2) _________________.
has given rise to
are put to good use
adj. 竖的，垂直的；纵向的
bonus, enormous, boast, give rise to, integration, ideal, real time, put … to good use
Vertical farming uses urban spaces for the highest possible crop yields. It promotes soil-free systems, which require no pesticides, so the farming method is eco-friendly. As an added (3) _________________, farmers can grow crops all year round in this artificial farming environment without worrying about abnormal weather, which often leads to crop losses. (4) _________________ for urban areas, vertical farming has taken off in many countries, where the view of buildings “growing” green leaves provides a refreshing contrast to a concrete jungle of offices and flats.
bonus
Ideal
n. 杀虫剂
bonus, enormous, boast, give rise to, integration, ideal, real time, put … to good use
For instance, Singapore, with a population of about six million and an area of only about 720 square kilometres, (5) _________________ many vertical farming zones.
However, there are some obstacles to overcome if vertical farming is to have a greater impact. A major one is meeting the electricity demands of such projects. Vertical farms are highly controlled environments, which are monitored in (6) _________________ and require large amounts of energy.
boasts
real time
n. 障碍，阻碍；障碍物，绊脚石
bonus, enormous, boast, give rise to, integration, ideal, real time, put … to good use
Consequently, there has been the push for renewable energy sources, as they would not increase the high levels of pollution normally found in urban areas.
As the benefits of vertical farming appear to be (7) _________________, it may enjoy greater popularity in countries where agricultural land is scarce. Hopefully, the (8) _________________ of technology and innovation may be one way of overcoming the practical problems of crop farming.
enormous
integration
1. Finish the exercises in
Learning English.
2. Finish Part B on page 19.