Unit 8 I love nature! 单元知识点梳理
一、重点单词
1. nature / ne t (r)/ n. 自然;天性(变形:natural adj. 自然的;短语:love nature 热爱自然)
2. mountain / ma nt n/ n. 山;山脉(复数:mountains;短语:climb a mountain 爬山)
3. river / r v (r)/ n. 河;江(短语:by the river 在河边)
4. forest / f r st/ n. 森林(短语:in the forest 在森林里;变形:forested adj. 多森林的)
5. flower / fla (r)/ n. 花;花卉(短语:pick flowers 摘花;变形:flower v. 开花)
6. bird /b d/ n. 鸟(短语:a singing bird 会唱歌的鸟)
7. tree /tri / n. 树(复数:trees;短语:plant a tree 种树)
8. sun /s n/ n. 太阳;阳光(变形:sunny adj. 晴朗的;短语:in the sun 在阳光下)
9. wind /w nd/ n. 风(变形:windy adj. 有风的;短语:blow in the wind 在风中吹拂)
10. rain /re n/ n. 雨;雨水 v. 下雨(变形:rainy adj. 下雨的;短语:rain heavily 下大雨)
11. cloud /kla d/ n. 云;云朵(变形:cloudy adj. 多云的;短语:black clouds 乌云)
12. hill /h l/ n. 小山;丘陵(短语:go up the hill 上山)
13. lake /le k/ n. 湖;湖泊(短语:on the lake 在湖面上)
14. stream /stri m/ n. 小溪;溪流(短语:a clear stream 清澈的小溪)
15. grass /ɡrɑ s/ n. 草;草地(不可数;短语:on the grass 在草地上)
16. leaf /li f/ n. 叶子(复数:leaves;短语:fallen leaves 落叶)
17. animal / n ml/ n. 动物(短语:wild animals 野生动物)
18. plant /plɑ nt/ n. 植物 v. 种植(短语:plant trees 种树)
19. protect /pr tekt/ v. 保护;防护(变形:protection n. 保护;短语:protect nature 保护自然)
20. save /se v/ v. 拯救;节约(短语:save water 节约用水;save animals 拯救动物)
21. climb /kla m/ v.&n. 攀登;攀爬(短语:climb mountains 爬山)
22. hike /ha k/ v.&n. 远足;徒步旅行(短语:go hiking 去远足)
23. camp /k mp/ v.&n. 露营;野营(短语:go camping 去露营)
24. enjoy / n d / v. 享受;喜爱(变形:enjoyable adj. 令人愉快的;短语:enjoy the beauty of nature 享受自然之美)
25. breathe /bri / v. 呼吸(变形:breath n. 呼吸;短语:breathe fresh air 呼吸新鲜空气)
26. fresh /fre / adj. 新鲜的;清新的(短语:fresh air 新鲜空气;fresh water 淡水)
27. clean /kli n/ adj. 干净的 v. 打扫(短语:clean water 干净的水;clean up 打扫干净)
28. beautiful / bju t fl/ adj. 美丽的;漂亮的(变形:beautifully adv. 美丽地;beauty n. 美丽)
29. green /ɡri n/ adj. 绿色的 n. 绿色(短语:green hills 青山;go green 践行环保)
30. pollute /p lu t/ v. 污染;弄脏(变形:pollution n. 污染;polluted adj. 被污染的;短语:pollute the river 污染河流)
二、重点短语
1. love nature 热爱自然
2. climb mountains 爬山
3. go hiking 去远足
4. go camping 去露营
5. in the forest 在森林里
6. by the river 在河边
7. on the lake 在湖面上
8. under the sun 在阳光下
9. breathe fresh air 呼吸新鲜空气
10. protect the environment 保护环境
11. save water 节约用水
12. plant trees 种树
13. pick flowers 摘花
14. wild animals 野生动物
15. natural scenery 自然风光
16. fallen leaves 落叶
17. clear stream 清澈的小溪
18. green hills and clear waters 青山绿水
19. cut down trees 砍伐树木
20. take a walk in the park 在公园散步
21. enjoy the beauty of nature 享受自然之美
22. be close to nature 亲近自然
23. stop wasting things 停止浪费物品
24. recycle waste 回收废弃物
25. in the open air 在户外
26. listen to birds singing 听鸟儿歌唱
27. watch the clouds go by 看云飘逝
28. play on the grass 在草地上玩耍
29. care about nature 关心自然
30. keep the river clean 保持河流清洁
三、重点句型
1. I love nature because it’s full of beautiful and amazing things.
(我爱自然,因为它充满了美好又奇妙的事物。)
2. Last weekend, we climbed Green Mountain and enjoyed the fantastic view at the top.
(上周末,我们爬了青山,在山顶欣赏了绝美的风景。)
3. We should protect wild animals because they are our important friends.
(我们应该保护野生动物,因为它们是我们重要的朋友。)
4. Don’t cut down too many trees — it’s bad for the environment.
(不要砍伐太多树木——这对环境有害。)
5. The stream is so clear that we can see the small fish swimming in it.
(这条小溪如此清澈,我们能看到小鱼在里面游。)
6. —What do you like to do when you get close to nature —I like to go camping and watch the stars at night.
(—当你亲近自然时,你喜欢做什么?—我喜欢露营,在晚上看星星。)
7. Look! The birds are singing happily in the old tree.
(看!鸟儿正在老树上欢快地歌唱。)
8. There are hundreds of kinds of wild flowers growing in the forest.
(森林里生长着数百种野花。)
9. If we save every drop of water, we can help protect our earth.
(如果我们节约每一滴水,就能帮助保护我们的地球。)
10. When we hike in the mountain, we can breathe fresh air and forget all our worries.
(当我们在山里远足时,我们能呼吸新鲜空气,忘记所有烦恼。)
四、重点词汇辨析
1. mountain & hill
词汇 含义与用法 例句
mountain 指高大的山脉、高山,海拔高、坡度陡,常以复数形式表示山脉 The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world.(喜马拉雅山脉是世界上最高的山脉。)
hill 指低矮的小山、丘陵,海拔低、坡度平缓,多为独立的小型高地 We often fly kites on the small hill near our village.(我们经常在村子附近的小山上放风筝。)
2. river & stream & lake
词汇 含义与用法 例句
river 指流动的大河、江河,水量大、流程长,多为天然形成的大型水体 The Yangtze River is the longest river in China.(长江是中国最长的河流。)
stream 指流动的小溪、溪流,水量小、流程短,多为山间或林间的小型水流 We followed a clear stream through the thick forest.(我们沿着一条清澈的小溪穿过茂密的森林。)
lake 指静止的湖泊,四周被陆地环绕,是相对封闭的大型水体 There is a beautiful lake in the center of the city park.(城市公园的中心有一个美丽的湖泊。)
3. protect & save
词汇 含义与用法 例句
protect 强调采取措施使事物免受伤害、破坏,常搭配from/against We must protect the wetlands from being destroyed by human activities.(我们必须保护湿地免受人类活动的破坏。)
save 侧重拯救处于危险中的人或物,也可表示节约资源、能源 We should save wild animals that are in danger of dying out.(我们应该拯救濒临灭绝的野生动物。) Save electricity by turning off lights when you leave the room.(离开房间时关灯以节约用电。)
4. fresh & clean
词汇 含义与用法 例句
fresh 侧重描述事物的新鲜度,如空气、食物,强调未受污染、刚产生的状态 We can breathe fresh air and smell the scent of pine in the forest.(在森林里我们能呼吸新鲜空气,闻到松树的香气。)
clean 侧重描述事物无污垢、杂质,强调整洁、干净的状态 We need to keep the river clean so that fish can live in it safely.(我们需要保持河流干净,这样鱼儿才能安全地生活在里面。)
五、重点语法
1. 现在进行时(自然活动/现象专项)
核心用法:表示此刻正在进行的动作,或现阶段持续的活动,结构为am/is/are + 动词-ing。在本单元常用于描述正在进行的户外活动、自然现象。
句式强化:
① 肯定句:主语 + am/is/are + 动词-ing + 其他
例:Look! The children are playing on the grass in the park.(看!孩子们正在公园的草地上玩耍。)
例:My family is hiking in the mountain this summer vacation.(这个暑假我们家正在山里远足。)
② 否定句:主语 + am/is/are + not + 动词-ing + 其他
例:They are not picking flowers in the nature reserve.(他们没有在自然保护区里摘花。)
③ 一般疑问句:Am/Is/Are + 主语 + 动词-ing + 其他?
例:Is your dad fishing by the lake (你爸爸正在湖边钓鱼吗?)
④ 特殊疑问句:特殊疑问词 + am/is/are + 主语 + 动词-ing + 其他?
例:What are you doing in the forest (你在森林里做什么?)
高频动词-ing变形:
climb→climbing; hike→hiking; breathe→breathing; save→saving; camp→camping
2. 情态动词should/shouldn’t(自然保护建议专项)
核心用法:should表示“应该”,用于提出责任、义务或建议;shouldn’t表示“不应该”,用于劝阻不良行为。本单元常用于提出保护自然的建议。
句式强化:
① 肯定建议:主语 + should + 动词原形 + 其他
例:We should plant more trees to make our city greener.(我们应该种更多树,让我们的城市更绿。)
② 否定建议:主语 + shouldn’t + 动词原形 + 其他
例:We shouldn’t throw rubbish into the river or the lake.(我们不应该把垃圾扔进河里或湖里。)
③ 疑问句:Should + 主语 + 动词原形 + 其他?
例:Should we stop using plastic bags to protect the environment (我们应该停止使用塑料袋来保护环境吗?)
3. 原因状语从句(because引导)
核心用法:用because引导从句,说明主句动作或观点的原因,本单元常用于解释热爱自然、保护自然的理由。
句式强化:
① 主句 + because + 从句
例:I love staying in the forest because the air there is fresh and cool.(我喜欢待在森林里,因为那里的空气清新又凉爽。)
② Because + 从句, + 主句(从句在前时,需加逗号与主句分隔)
例:Because many wild animals are losing their homes, we need to protect their living places.(因为许多野生动物正在失去家园,我们需要保护它们的栖息地。)
注意:because与so不能在同一个句子中同时使用。
六、写作指导(描述一次自然体验)
1. 写作结构
部分 内容要点 常用表达
开头 点明时间、地点、人物和活动主题,引出自然体验的背景 Last Saturday, my friends and I went to West Forest for a hiking trip. It was a warm, sunny day, and we were all excited to get close to nature.
主体 按时间顺序描述活动过程:到达目的地的感受→具体活动(爬山、野餐、观察自然等)→加入感官细节(视觉、听觉、嗅觉),让内容更生动 First, we took a bus to the foot of the forest. As soon as we arrived, we breathed in the fresh pine-scented air and heard birds singing. Then, we started climbing the stone path. We saw colorful wild flowers and small squirrels jumping between trees along the way. Next, we reached the top of the small hill. From there, we could see a clear lake shining like a mirror. We sat on the grass, had a picnic, and took many photos. Finally, we walked down and stopped by a stream to watch fish swimming.
结尾 点明活动的感受与收获,升华热爱自然、保护自然的主题 It was the most wonderful day I had this month. I not only enjoyed the beauty of nature but also realized how important it is to protect every tree and every stream. From now on, I will do my best to care for our natural world.
2. 范文示例
A Wonderful Forest Trip
Last Sunday, my family and I went to the East Forest for a day trip. The weather was perfect—sunny with a soft breeze, and we couldn’t wait to explore.
First, we drove to the forest entrance. When we stepped in, we were surrounded by tall green trees. The air smelled like fresh grass and wild flowers, and we could hear the sound of a small stream nearby. Then, we followed the stream along a winding path. We saw a family of deer drinking water by the stream, and we quietly took photos of them without disturbing them. Next, we found a nice spot under a big oak tree, spread out a blanket, and had a picnic. We ate sandwiches, fresh fruit, and drank cold lemonade while listening to the birds sing.
Finally, we walked to a small hill. At the top, we looked out and saw the whole forest stretching out in front of us. The sun was starting to set, painting the sky orange and pink. It was such a beautiful sight that we all stayed quiet for a few minutes, enjoying the peace.
On our way home, we talked about how much we loved the trip. I learned that nature is full of beauty and surprises, and it’s our duty to protect it. I can’t wait to go back to the East Forest again!