高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册 Unit 4 History and Traditions复习课件（73张PPT）

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Unit 4
History and Traditions
基础知识排查
核心考点突破
写作能力提升
基础
知识排查
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Confucius n.孔子
mansion n.公馆；宅第
cemetery n.墓地；公墓
philosophy n.哲学
descendant n.后裔；后代；子孙
heel n.足跟；(脚、袜子、鞋等的)后跟
Achilles’ heel (喻)(希腊神话)阿喀琉斯的脚跟，致命的弱点
速记——词汇句型背诵
Ⅰ.认阅读单词
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kingdom n.王国；领域
currency n.通货；货币
military adj.军事的；军用的
landscape n.(陆上，尤指乡村的)风景
ancestor n.祖宗；祖先
courtyard n.庭院；院子
county n.(英国、爱尔兰的)郡；(美国的)县
feast n.盛宴；宴会；节日
cattle n.牛
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scent n.气味；气息
stew n.炖菜(有肉和蔬菜)
vt.& vi.炖；煨
sensory adj.感觉的；感官的
transition n.过渡；转变；变迁
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individual adj.单独的；个别的
n.个人
chief adj.最重要的；最高级别的
n.(公司或机构的)首领；酋长
nearby adj.附近的；邻近的
adv.在附近
conquer vt.占领；征服；控制
Ⅱ.记重点单词
battle n.战役；搏斗
vi.& vt.搏斗；奋斗
port n.港口(城市)
charge n.收费；指控；主管
vt.收费；控告；充电
amount n.金额；数量
gallery n.(艺术作品的)展览馆；画廊
approach n.方法；途径；接近
vt.接近；接洽；着手处理
vi.靠近
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ensure vt.保证；确保；担保
butter n.黄油；奶油
vt.涂黄油于
honey n.蜂蜜
position n.位置；姿态；职位
snack n.点心；小吃
roll vi.& vt.(使)翻滚；(使)滚动
n.卷(轴)；翻滚
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dot n.点；小(圆)点
vt.加点；遍布
roar vi.& n.吼叫；咆哮
ocean n.大海；海洋
pub n.酒吧；酒馆
wine n.葡萄酒；果酒
beer n.(一杯)啤酒
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puzzle n.谜；智力游戏；疑问 vt.迷惑；使困惑
→puzzling adj.令人困惑的
→puzzled adj.感到困惑的
belong vi.应在(某处)；适应
→belonging n.[U]归属；[pl.]所有物，财产
defence n.防御；保卫
→defend v.防御；保卫
→defensive adj.防御的；保护的
Ⅲ.知拓展单词
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legal adj.法律的；合法的
→illegal adj.不合法的
→legally adv.法律上地
surround vt.围绕；包围
→surrounding adj.周围的；附近的
→surroundings n.环境
evidence n.证据；证明
→evident adj.明显的
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achievement n.成就；成绩；达到
→achieve vt.达到；实现
location n.地方；地点；位置
→locate vt.确定……的准确地点；找出……的位置
→located adj.坐落于；位于
fascinating adj.极有吸引力的；迷人的
→fascinate v.使……入迷，迷住
→fascinated adj.着迷的
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announce vt.宣布；通知；声称
→announcement n.宣布；通知
→announcer n.广播员；解说员
generous adj.慷慨的；大方的；丰富的
→generosity n.慷慨；大方
eager adj.热切的；渴望的
→eagerly adv.热心地；急切地
→eagerness n.热切；渴望
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poet n.诗人
→poem n.诗歌
→poetry n.诗歌(总称)
greet vt.问候；迎接
→greeting n.问候；致意
custom n.风俗；习俗；习惯
→customer n.顾客
→customs n.海关
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striking adj.引人注目的；显著的
→strike vt.打击；攻击；打动 n.罢工
crowd n.人群；一群人；民众 vt.挤满；使……拥挤
→crowded adj.拥挤的
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carpenter n.木匠
casual adj.随意的；不定期的
cautious adj.谨慎的；小心的
cellar n.地窖，地下室
certification n.证明，鉴定
challenging adj.具有挑战性的
changeable adj.易变的；变化无常的
characterise vt.是……的特征，以……为典型
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[词汇助力]
高频词汇
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join...to... 把……和……连接或联结起来
break away (from sb/sth) 脱离；背叛；逃脱
belong to 属于
as well as 同(一样也)；和；还
keep your eyes open (for) 留心；留意
add...to... 把……添加到……中
refer to 谈到；查阅；指的是
Ⅳ.背核心短语
take over 接收；接管
leave behind 把……抛在后面；留下；遗留
have a great influence on 对……有极大影响
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The United Kingdom，Great Britain，Britain，England—many people are confused by what these different names mean.(what引导的宾语从句)
联合王国、大不列颠、英国、英格兰——很多人对这些不同名称的含义感到困惑。
So what is the difference between them，if any？(if的省略结构)
如果有的话，那么它们之间的区别是什么呢？
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Ⅴ.悟经典句式
They use the same flag，known as the Union Jack，as well as share the same currency and military defence.(过去分词短语作后置定语)
像拥有同样的货币和国防一样，他们也使用同一面被称为联合杰克的国旗。
They had castles built all around England，and made changes to the legal system.(have sth done)
他们在英格兰各地建造城堡，并对法律体系进行改革。
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If you keep your eyes open，you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.(if引导的条件状语从句)
如果留心去观察，英国的过去和现在都将展示在你的面前，令你叹为观止。
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green
counties is a true feast for the eyes，with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.(with的复合结构)
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
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With all this beauty，it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music，dancing，and dining.(It is＋adj.＋that...)
乡村景色如此优美，在爱尔兰形成这些浓厚的传统包括音乐、舞蹈以及餐饮就一点也不让人觉得奇怪了。
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填词——语境词汇串记
请先从表格中选用本单元所学词汇完成下列短文，然后核对答案并背诵该短文。
charge，belong to，eager，greet，join...to...，surround
When studying in the United Kingdom，I was no longer puzzled about when England got Wales，Scotland and Ireland 1. it or when the southern part of Ireland broke away from it.The four countries 2. the UK use the same currency and military defence，
joined to
belonging to
but they have different legal systems.I saw much evidence that showed the Romans，the Vikings as well as the Normans invaded and conquered the Great Britain，leaving their so-called achievements and influencing the names of locations and vocabulary.There were many fascinating places，so I had to keep my eyes open.Later I traveled to Ireland where I found myself fascinated by the landscape. It was a feast for my eyes as if I were approaching a gallery in which I was 3. with beautiful pictures.
charge，belong to，eager，greet，join...to...，surround
surrounded
Every day I was 4. with the rolling mountains dotted with sheep and cattle，the roar of the ocean and the scent of flowers.I often had a sip of wine or beer in nearby pubs which 5. a small amount of money for their service.Once I talked about their customs with a crowd of Irish people who were interested in our Confucius philosophy，poems created by poets in the Tang Dynasty and our ancestors’ chief achievements.They were generous and shared with me a snack cooked with butter and honey and a mouth-watering stew.The journey was so striking that I’m 6.______ to go there again.
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upset，stream，case，benefit，access，particular，inspire，convenient
greeted
charged
eager
核 心
考点突破
提示：题干中加底纹词汇为本单元词汇
vt.包围；围绕(surrounding adj.周围的；附近的 surroundings n.环境)
surround
surround...with...用……包围……
be surrounded by/with被……包围
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(1)The (surround) fascinating landscape nearly took my breath away.
surrounding
(2)您可以给我一些关于如何适应陌生环境的有益的建议吗？(应用文写作之求助信)
Would you please offer me some beneficial advice on __________________
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(3)绿树掩映，这个农场坐落于我们学校附近的山脚下。一条小河曲曲折折穿行其中。(2020·全国 Ⅱ，书面表达)
，the farm is located at the foot of the hill near our school.There is a small river flowing through the farm.
how to adapt to the
unfamiliar surroundings
Surrounded by/with green trees
charge sb with (doing) sth ＝accuse sb of (doing) sth 指控某人犯……罪
charge sb money for sth 因某事/物收某人钱
charge at向……发起冲锋，扑向
free of charge＝for free免费
in charge of掌管(表状态)
take charge of掌管(表动作)
in the charge of被……掌管；由……负责
vt.收费；控告；充电；(向……)冲 n.收费；指控；主管
charge
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(1)We have enough evidence and confidence to charge you abuse of power.
(2)The generous owner of the pub charged us only a small amount of money wine and beer.
(3)上周我们就市民是否可以免费使用科学博物馆展开了热烈的讨论。(议论文写作)
Last week we had a heated debate about ___________________________
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with
for
whether citizens can access the
Science Museum free of charge/for free
(4)张着血盆大口，这只凶猛的饿狼突然跳起来，冲向我，就快要一口把我吃掉。(读后续写之动作链描写)
Opening its bloody mouth，the fierce hungry wolf sprang to its feet suddenly， and was about to eat me up in one gulp.
(5)我将负责一个主题班会，旨在向外国人介绍中国传统文化。
(2021·全国甲，书面表达)
I will designed to introduce traditional Chinese cultures to foreigners.
charged at me
be in charge of/take charge of a theme class meeting
the amount of...……的数量
“大量/少量的”表达：
a large/small amount of＋n.[U]＋v.(单数)
large/small amounts of＋n.[U]＋v.(复数)
amount to共计，总计；等于，相当于
n.金额；数量 v.总计，共计；相当于，等于
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amount
(1)Yesterday large amounts of honey and butter (be) used to make this kind of snack.
(2)A large amount of money (be) spent on the construction of the school last year.
(3)青少年吃垃圾食品的数量逐年上涨，这逐渐损害了他们的健康。(话题写作之饮食健康)
，which gradually ruins their health.
were
was
The amount of junk food teenagers eat goes up year by year
(4)为了保持健康，有规律的适量锻炼是相当必要的。(应用文写作之建议信)
In order to keep healthy，_______________________________________
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(5)暑假期间我总共挣了300美元，这笔钱可以帮助养活我的家人。
(2021·浙江6月，读后续写)
The money I earned during the summer holiday ，which could help support my family.
a proper amount of regular exercise is quite
necessary
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an approach to (doing) sth (做某事的)方法/途径；接近，靠近
at the approach of在快到……的时候
with...approaching在……快到的时候
approach sth/sb 接近某物/某人
n.接近；方法；途径 vt.接近；接洽；着手处理 vi.靠近
approach
(1)With the Spring Festival (approach)，we could hardly contain our inner excitement.
＝ the approach of the Spring Festival，we could hardly contain our inner excitement.
(2)我最尊敬的人是我的班主任，他总是为我们提供不同的解决困难的方法。(2020·全国Ⅰ，书面表达)
The person I respect most is my headteacher who ____________________
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At
always offers us
different approaches to handling our difficulties
(3)随着汽车靠近Brunswick，Vingo浑身颤抖，如坐针毡。(读后续写之心理描写)(with的复合结构)
，Vingo shook all over，feeling like sitting on pins and needles.
(4)简颤抖着站起来，向丈夫走去，扑进他的怀里，在他的肩膀上哭个不停。(读后续写之动作链描写)
Jane got to her feet shakily， and threw herself into his arms，sobbing uncontrollably on his shoulder.
With the bus approaching Brunswick
approached her husband
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be eager to do sth 渴望做某事
be eager for sth 渴望得到某物
with eagerness热切地；急切地
hide one’s eagerness掩饰某人的渴望
adj.渴望的；热切的(eagerly adv.热心地；急切地eagerness n.热切；渴望)
eager
(1)I looked at the poet straight in the eyes and longed to know the truth with (eager).
eagerness
(2)The thrilled twins whispered to their father，“We are eager ________(cook) a delicious breakfast for our beloved mother.Not having enough cooking experience，we are eager your timely help.”
(2021·新高考全国Ⅰ，读后续写)
(3)当这个男孩被问及是否想要一个生日礼物的时候，他无法掩饰他的渴望。(读后续写之心理描写)
When asked whether he wanted a gift for his birthday，________________
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break up打碎；分裂，解体；结束；(关系等)破裂
break down垮掉；分解；出故障
break into破门而入
break in破门而入；打断；插话
break out (战争、洪水、火灾等)爆发
突然离开；脱离；背叛；逃脱
break away (from sb/sth)
用break的相关短语填空
(1)My dog suddenly me，charged at the door and began to bark fiercely.(读后续写之动作链描写)
(2)Fred has given me no good reason for being eager to our marriage.
(3)Finally I ，shedding tears with my face covered in my hands.(读后续写之情感描写)
(4)When I got home，I found my house and some money stolen.
(5)He was charging his mobile phone when the fire .
broke away from
break up
broke down
broken into
broke out
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a sense of belonging归属感
注意：belong to 没有被动语态和进行时态，用作非谓语时要使用doing形式。
属于；是……的成员；是……的组成部分{belong vi.应在(某处)；适应，合得来 belonging n.[U]归属；[pl.]所有物；财产}
belong to
(1)Having sold most of his (belong)，the poet almost had nothing left in the house.
(2)属于我的酒馆被夷为平地，这让我坠入无尽的深渊。The pub _______________________
(belong) to me was burnt to the ground，which made me crash into the limitless abyss.
(3)正是由于我慷慨善良的同学们的帮助我才有了归属感。
It is because of my generous and kind-hearted classmates’ assistance ____
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belonging
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同(一样也)；和；还
as well as
as well as常用来连接两个并列的成分，如名词、形容词、动词、
介词，通常不位于句首。作“也，还”解，连接并列主语时，谓
语动词的数 与as well as前面的主语保持一致(就远原则)。
用作介词时，as well as相当于besides，in addition to，意思为
“除……之外”，后面通常接名词或动名词，尤其是位于句首时。
(1)Your wife as well as you (be) friendly and generous，for which I am very grateful.
(2)As well as (eat) a five-course meal，they drank seven bottles of wine.
(3)我们的班主任和五名学生代表被邀请在昨天的成人礼上发表演讲。
(2020·天津7月，书面表达)
______________________________________________________________ _______________ at yesterday’s coming-of-age ceremony.
is
eating
Our headteacher as well as five student representatives was invited to
deliver a speech
if any(如果有的话)是一个省略句，相当于if (there is/are) any...。
if not如果不是这样的话
if so如果是这样的话
if ever如果曾有的话
if necessary如果有必要的话
if possible如果可能的话
So what is the difference between them，if any？
如果有的话，那么它们之间的区别是什么呢？
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if的省略结构
(1)如果有人要来的话，请让我知道有多少，我好做准备。
Please let me know how many people are coming， ，so that I can make preparations.
(2)如果是这样的话，我真诚地邀请你和我的家人一起庆祝中秋节；如果不的话，我会向你推荐一些附近的迷人的景点。请提前告诉我你的决定以便我可以做出进一步的安排。(话题写作之节假日活动)
，I sincerely invite you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Day with my family. ，I will recommend some nearby fascinating scenic spots to you.Please inform me of your decision in advance so that I can make further arrangements.
if any
If so
If not
(3)如果可能的话，请提前告诉我你所需要的东西。
，please tell me what you need in advance.
(4)If it is necessary，our school will provide the students with the language training courses.
→ ，our school will provide the students with the language training courses.
If possible
If necessary
with的复合结构在句中作状语和定语，主要包括：
with＋宾语＋to do(表示将来的动作)
with＋宾语＋doing(表示主动或进行)
with＋宾语＋done(表示被动或完成)
with＋宾语＋介词短语/adj./adv.
The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes，with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.
“绿宝石(爱尔兰)岛”风光宁静秀美，郡县草木葱茏，青山连绵起伏，牛羊点缀其中，堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
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with的复合结构
(1)有如此多的工作要做，我焦虑不堪，难以入眠。
，I was so anxious that I had trouble sleeping.
(2)完成了所有的准备工作，他高兴地跳了起来，眼中闪烁着兴奋的光芒。(读后续写之兴奋心理描写)
，he jumped with joy，his eyes glittering with excitement.
With so much work to do
With all the preparations made
(3)Tom threw himself into his mother’s arms and tears of shame and embarrassment welled up in his eyes.(读后续写之羞愧心理描写)
→Tom threw himself into his mother’s arms，______________________
.(用with的复合结构改写)
→Tom threw himself into his mother’s arms，______________________
.(用独立主格结构改写)
(4)As time goes by，more students as well as teachers are eager to join our Spoken English Club.(2022·天津3月，书面表达)
→ ，more students as well as teachers are eager to join our Spoken English Club.(用with的复合结构改写)
with tears of shame and
embarrassment welling up in his eyes
tears of shame and
embarrassment welling up in his eyes
With time going by
印证——高考原句呈现
That is partly because people are driving more，but Mark Rosekind，the chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration，said distracted driving was “only increasing，unfortunately.”
(2022·新高考全国Ⅱ)
部分原因是人们开车越来越多，但美国国家公路交通安全管理局局长马克·罗斯金德表示，不幸的是，分心驾驶不断增多。
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Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources to make，and buying loads of new clothing(or throwing out old clothing) is not healthy for the environment.(2021·全国甲)
衣服的制作需要大量的自然资源，购买大量的新衣服(或扔掉旧衣服)对环境是不健康的。
印证——高考原句呈现
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That approach brought Cobb’s air travel last year down by 75%，and she plans to continue the practice.(2022·浙江1月)
这种做法使柯布去年的航空旅行减少了75%，她计划继续这样做。
印证——高考原句呈现
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Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family—no matter where you are in the world.
了解一些提示将有助于确保您与朋友或家人一起享用愉快的晚餐——不管你在世界的哪个地方。(2022·全国甲)
印证——高考原句呈现
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They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as the correct position of railway tracks and switching points.(2022·全国乙)
它们也同样可以精确地检查铁路线路和铁路基础设施的其他重要方面，比如说，铁轨和转接点的正确位置。
巩固——基础知识达标
1.charge
(1)The young man was charged with abusing drugs. ___
(2)My father took charge of the company five years ago. ___
(3)Have you got your phone charged？It was powered off just now. ___
(4)Luckily，the wolf didn’t charge again after I used wolf spray. ___
(5)The old man charged me 10 dollars for a bottle of honey. ___
A.掌管　B.控告　C.收费　D.充电　E.进攻
Ⅰ.一词多义练/熟词生义练——清除阅读障碍
B
A
D
E
C
(1)The students approach their teacher for advice. ___
(2)She decided to adopt a different approach to the problem. ___
(3)As the summer break is approaching，I will be free for almost three months. ___
(4)What’s the best way to approach this problem？ ___
A.vt.& vi.靠近；临近　B.vt.与……商量 C.vt.处理　D.n.方法；途径
2.approach
B
D
A
C
3.快速阅读下列句子并猜测句中加颜色词汇的汉语意思
(1)I am writing to apply for the position of Chief Editor. _____
(2)After reading the book，you must put it where it belongs. __________
职位
应在(某处)
1.A province attempted to break from the country，which accounted for why the president was upset.
2.The identity card doesn’t belong me，though the picture looks particularly similar to me.
3.As well as (tell) interesting stories，the author gave some tips to protect our privacy.
4. (surround) by familiar colleagues，he felt a strong sense of belonging.
5.Charged copying others’ articles，the blogger was fined.
Ⅱ.核心知识强化练——巩固语言知识
away
to
telling
Surrounded
with
6.The only approach to (solve) the problem is discussing it at the conference.
7.I am eager (keep) myself updated with the latest news by surfing the Internet.
8.The supermarket was crowded people who wanted to buy goods at a discount.
9.It (announce) that the blog posted by the troll contains much false information.
10.Seeing the poet made the girl excited.She still remembered the guidelines _______(give) by him.
solving
to keep
with
is announced
given
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Ⅰ.单句写作——应用文增分练
(参考词汇：新冠COVID19；感染affect；传染的infectious；抗击battle against)
话题写作——抗击新冠疫情
某市的医生们对他们的发现感到震惊——很多人感染了一种传染性疾病。(what引导宾语从句)
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Doctors in a city were shocked at what they found—many people were affected with an infectious disease.
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Ⅰ.单句写作——应用文增分练
当得知这个城市需要援助时，许多医护人员热切地冒着生命危险前往那里。(be eager to do)
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他们夜以继日地工作，采用了各种救助感染新冠的病人的方法。(approach；过去分词短语作后置定语)
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When knowing this city was in need of help，many medical workers were eager to go there at the risk of their lives.
They worked day and night，adopting various approaches to saving the patients infected with COVID19.
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Ⅰ.单句写作——应用文增分练
由于采取了许多有效措施，这个城市重新开始了呼吸。(with的复合结构)
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With many effective measures taken，the city began to breathe again.
医生和普通老百姓都尽自己的最大努力抗击疫情，所以疫情好转得如此之快也就不足为奇了。(as well as；it is not surprising that...)
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Doctors as well as the common people tried their best to battle against the epidemic，so it was not surprising that it got better so quickly.
Ⅱ.微型写作——续写提能练
1.情感描写
eager adj.热切的；渴望的
→eagerly adv.热心地；急切地
puzzle n.谜；智力游戏；疑问 vt.迷惑；使困惑
→puzzling adj.令人困惑的
→puzzled adj.感到困惑的
fascinating adj.极有吸引力的；迷人的
→fascinate v.使……入迷，迷住
→fascinated adj.着迷的
教材续写语料
Ⅱ.微型写作——续写提能练
2.动作描写
conquer vt.占领；征服；控制
battle vi.& vt.搏斗；奋斗 n.战役；搏斗
charge vt.收费；控告；充电；(向……)冲
approach vt.接近；接洽；着手处理 vi.靠近
roll vi.& vt.(使)翻滚；(使)滚动 n.卷(轴)；翻滚
roar vi.& n.吼叫；咆哮
greet vt.问候；迎接
教材续写语料
Ⅱ.微型写作——续写提能练
defence n.防御；保卫→defend v.防御；保卫
crowd vt.挤满；使……拥挤
break away (from sb/sth)脱离；背叛；逃脱
教材续写语料
Ⅱ.微型写作——续写提能练
3.环境描写
landscape n.(陆上，尤指乡村的)风景
scent n.气味；气息
dot n.点；小(圆)点 vt.加点；遍布
ocean n.大海；海洋
belong vi.应在(某处)；适应
surround vt.围绕；包围
→surrounding adj.周围的；附近的
→surroundings n.环境
教材续写语料
Ⅱ.微型写作——续写提能练
location n.地方；地点；位置
→located adj.坐落于；位于
教材续写语料
请从以上语料中选择合适的词汇，并用适当的过渡词完成以下语段。
随着我们靠近群山围绕的宿营地，我们难以抑制心中的兴奋。一到达宿营地，妈妈就立即打开车门，冲了出去，热切地催促我们搭帐篷。绿树连绵起伏，各色野花点缀其中，周围迷人的风景堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。我们沐浴着阳光，呼吸着鲜花甜美的芬芳。鸟儿在欢快地歌唱，好像在热情地迎接我们。我的家人惬意地聊着天，过去美好的记忆涌上我们心头。
续写语料运用
As ，we had difficulty containing our excitement.On reaching it，my mom opened the door immediately，________________________________
. was a true feast for our eyes，_______________________________________
.We were bathed in the sun and ___________________
.Birds were singing happily as if ___________
.My family chatted comfortably，____________
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续写语料运用
we approached the camping site surrounded by mountains
charged outside and eagerly urged us
to put up the tent
The surrounding fascinating landscape
with its rolling green trees dotted with various
wild flowers
breathed in the sweet
scent of fresh flowers
they were
warmly greeting us
sweet
memories of the past crowding in on us