高三英语词汇复习unit 1--4[上学期]
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高三英语词汇复习unit 1--4
Book III Unit 1
The first e___________ of the Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1955.
It is quite entertaining to read these a__________ of strange and unusual feats and facts.
It is not only a great honor For Beijing but also a h____________ achievement for the whole nation to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
July 13, 2001 saw a very bright night in Beijing that will never f_______ from my memory.
Urumqi is the most r__________ city from the sea---about 2,500 kilometers from the nearest coast.
In 1996, Armstrong was d___________ with cancer.
Probably c_____________ is part of the reason why people are so interested in world records.
After you apply for the record, a Guinness official will inspect your a____________.
The then director of the Guinness Brewery decided to write the book as a result of an a_______ with his friend.
One of the reasons for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games is to c_______ new business opportunities.
All Chinese watching TV burst into c_________ when Samaranch announced Beijing would host the 2008 Olympic Games.
These trousers are so t______ that I can’t put them on.
A passport is a c_____________ that shows who you are and which country you come from.
The president c____________ hat the election would be held on June 25 as planned.
My new teacher is an e___________ woman---she never seems to get tired.
In ancient China, men with long b____________ were often considered to be wise.
A student who wants to study abroad must a________ for a student visa.
A new generation of sports is c_________ the hearts and minds of people who are willing to try extreme sports.
X Games are less f___________ to us than sports like football and basketball.
Extreme sports are different from r__________ sports.
Childhood memories which I thought had __________ now came back fresh.
When walking on a tightrope, you should c___________ on the way your body moves in the air.
The spirit of extreme sports is not to show off how cool you are but to try something new and o___________ fear.
Experienced collectors usually have more than one coin of a certain kind and will not mind sharing the e_________ ones.
The club leaders won’t let anyone try a dangerous trick unless they know he is s________ enough to perform it safely.
I thought this sport was fun and c__________ and I decided to try the sport.
The fact that some extreme sports have no clear rules about winning or losing does not stop e_____________ young people from enjoying them.
Coins can also become v___________ if there is something wrong with them.
These s_____________ skated so well that those who were watching burst into cheers.
The latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records has been a b____________ for three weeks in a row.
The longest m____________ in the Guinness Book reached a length of 1,6 metres.
The world’s largest Jiaozi w___________ an incredible 480 kilograms.
Among the brilliant athletic a__________, a few records stand out because of the moving stories behind them.
To host the world’s largest a___________ event is a great honor for a country.
Many members of the IOC were f____________ to see enthusiastic people everywhere
Like other kids in my neighborhood, I was f____________ by his skills and abilities.
Together with my friends, I went to the park and told the park a___________ about my plans.
People usually hold a grand o__________ when they set up a new business.
After i___________ our school, the mayor did a face –to- face interview with some teachers.
His modest business g____________ expanded into a supermarket..
1988-1998 was the happiest d________ in her life.
You should exercise extremely c___________ when driving in fog.
Where can he r_____________ for the birth of his son?
To our great d___________, the day turned out fine.
All the attention has been focused on Shenzhou 6 r________________.
I can’t c____________ on my studies with all that noise going on.
I found it hard to keep my c___________ with such a noise going on.
Her research is c____________ on the social effects of unemployment.
You should a_______ for the job immediately, in person or by letter.
These rules don’t always a__________ to some of you.
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Book III Unit 2
The c___________ of China and African countries made it possible to understand and communicate.
Under the c_________ of Zheng He, the fleets made several voyages of trade and exploration.
The wonderful gifts and the contact with the black court greatly excited China’s c________ about Africa.
The exchange of goods had a s____________ meaning far more important than the value of the goods themselves.
After 1433, the Ming Court believed its greatest challenges and o_________ were at home.
The fleet made several e_________ before the exploration was stopped, probably for economic reasons.
The king of Ceylon showed no respect for the a____________ from China, so Zheng He left the island quickly.
Starting this year, an even greater number of volunteers will c__________ to making the 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing a success.
Madame Curie’s d___________ of radium is considered a great contribution to the world of science.
Whether to continue the project will depend on the __________（评估）by a group of experts.
Climbing at such high altitudes r__________ great skill and is not without risk.
A________ from the cold, thin air and low oxygen levels can cause mountain sickness.
Some people can never go above 4,000 metres because their body is unable to a_______ to these extreme conditions.
To them, the mountains were s________, and they would not climb them for that reason.
Sherpa strength, skill, honesty and delication have made them i_______ companions on the mountain.
Two British expeditions made the a__________ in 1922 and 1924, but failed to reach the top.
When their oxygen ran out, they had no chance of s____________.
The New Zealander and the Sherpa Norgay, as members of a British team, were the first to make it to the s_______ of Mount Qumolangma.
At the summit, they left an iron container with the national flag and a p____of Chairman Mao.
Despite the desire to trade, China was still a mysterious country to the outside world and the p_________ of making silk remained a secret.
The boss of the company had i_______ creative suggestions, which led to his business failure.
Are you certain one of the top officials will i____ the construction site of Three Gorges Dam?
That lovely cottage by the seaside has been in the p______ of their family for more than eighty years.
The modern e___________ of the studio cost the band a large sum of money.
No accurate map of Africa e__________ at that time.
It is also important to have a good a____________ to put the stamps in.
A collection becomes v_________ if it is complete, that is, if it includes all items in a series.
Experienced collectors can also provide helpful advice about where to buy old or r___ coins.
The coin “Double Eagle” was first i_______ in 1850 and was made of gold from California.
When cleaning the coins, wipe them with a clean cloth; never use any strong or dangerous c___________.
By the middle of the 1920s, the farthest corners of the earth had already been explored; all that left to be c_________ was the third pole, the highest mountain on earth.
Once Zheng He was made a servant at the r_______ palace of the man who later became the Emperor Yongle.
Zheng He made several v________ during his lifetime and contributed greatly to the science of navigation in China.
No a________ map of Africa existed at that time.
How life began is still a p___________ to the world.
Why is it important to set up e_________ in foreign countries?
Why is a nation’s navy important to its national d___________?
Those who are ready to help others are often r__________ to as Lei Feng.
Twenty years ago, you could make a trip to the national park for less than twenty yuan, but now with the same amount of money you can’t even cover the entrance f_________.
My husband certainly won’t buy it if it is too expensive. I will talk to the manager to see if he can give us a d____________.
I can’t a_________ a laptop computer, but I can borrow money from my parents if I really need to buy one.
You mustn’t take the book out of the l________ without asking for permission and you must return the book on time.
You had better not travel alone since good c__________ makes a good trip.
The English government gave Captain Cook secret i________ to search for the mysterious continent.
Naturally, Captain Cook was very disappointed when it turned out to be just a small island c__________ with snow.
Once a Greek map maker believed that to the south of the Indian Ocean existed a continent with a mild c__________, where the people were very wealthy.
Once a Greek map maker warned that the continent to the south of the Indian Ocean could not be reached because it was s__________ by a ring of fire.
They were resting in the rent when a heavy storm suddenly a___________.
By the middle of the 1920s the farthest corners of the earth had been e_____________.
Since 1921, every Qomolangma expedition has r_________ on the Sherpas, who live in Tibet, northern India and Nepal.
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Book III Unit 3
Australia is s___________ by two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The city of Australia is Canberra, a city l________ between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Australian flag shows the UK flag and a large star with seven points; six of the points r___________ the state.
Australia is a young nation on an a____________continent.
These peoples came to the continent at least fifty thousand years ago and created complex s____________.
Some Australian Aborigines still live in a s__________ way to their ancestors.
The First World War had a strong i____________ on Australia.
After World War I, Australia e_________ social and economic unrest and suffered from the Great Depression of the 1930s.
After the Second World War, Australia began to t__________ itself into the modern country .
In the late 1960s, the government passed laws to s__________ the rights of Aborigines and Islanders and to improve their living condition.
In 1770, Captain Cook c__________ the east coast of the continent for the British Crown.
After the American War of Independence , Australia was chosen as a new place where prisoners and c____________were sent.
The newcomers introduced new plants and animals that were harmful to the Australian ecosystems; as a c___________, the original Australians suffered
In some way, Australia r__________ the USA of the 18th century: it was a new world society.
It would be many years until Australia learnt to respect Aborigines and recognize the importance of a d_____________ society.
Australian English d__________ in pronunciation from British and American English.
Australia was probably once connected to South America, but the continents s________ as the earth’s plates moved.
Having been separated from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals that can’t be found a_________ else in the world.
About 85% of the Australian population live in the six m_________ cities around the coast.
Many Aborigines had to move to i______ areas because the white newcomers took their land.
The continent of Australia was g___________ by the white settlers
After World War Two, mass i__________from nearly 200 countries has transformed Australia into a modern nation.
Education wasi_________ for white settlers only, and until very recently no school lessons were held in languages other than English.
Although the settlers g_______ treated each other well, they , particularly the police, treated the Kooris badly.
In the last few decades, the Australian government and the Kooris have worked hard to i_______the situation.
Now Australia is heading for a future where cultural diversity is a_________ and celebrated.
How did Kooris adapt to their new e_______________?
What has been done to improve r____________ between Kooris and other Australians?
Kooris became e_____________ at finding underground springs.
Dreamtime is often said to mean “ the time before time” or the point when all things were c___________.
According to the Dreamtime stories, all life on earth is part f a huge system that c_________ the present and ancient past.
Here’s one of my shoes, but where’s its___________?
Her fellows share her i___________ in computers.
To some people the Sydney Opera House looks just like s______________.
Two p______ two is four.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and d_____________.
The solution is offering more jobs for university g______________.
The p_______ lifestyle and culture of the Aborigines differ little from those of their ancestors.
The word “Aborigines” means “ the people who were living at the place from the b________.
There were almost 300 languages s_________in Australia by the end of the sixteenth century.
Sea waves flooded the island quickly and unexpectedly. Not even one I__________ survived.
She became the first c__________ of this committee, which had been led by men in the past.
To keep out dingoes, Australians built a long f________ that runs for hundreds of kilometers.
While in hospital, he missed hid f________ students and always remembered the time they spent together.
Your v____________ is too small; you need to learn more words.
Who will be the new g_______________ to rule the state?
He hasn’t done anything i____________; he is not a criminal.
A male lion is very different from a f_________________ one.
Shaoshan is Chairman Mao Zedong’s b_____________.
Jane, who is a n_____________ in our class, has just moved here with her parents.
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Book III Unit 4
Attempts had been made by other scientists to _________ plant species into groups, but the breakthrough came with the work of Carl Linneaus.
In Linnaeus’ system, the________ of different species was based on the arrangement of the male and female organs in the flowers.
In 1759, Daniel Solander, Linneaus’ student, traveled to England to ______the new system.
Many young men in his position would lead a cosy life, but young Banks had an _______for knowledge.
In 1768, the Royal Navy _______ James Cook as the commander of the Endeavour to take members of the Royal Society on an expedition to Tahiti.
This would give astronomers a chance to _______ the distance between the earth and the sun.
_________ to the instructions given to Captain Cook, the expedition had three goals.
Since the government would not pay for such a new field of science as _________, Joseph Banks, at the age of 25, had to supply about $10,000 of his own money to equip the expedition.
Bank was the first to move crops from one continent to another on a large ________.
After that Captain Cook made two more voyages around the world, but Joseph Banks never __________ another.
From behind his desk, however, he was ________in enterprises such as the exploration of Africa and the settlement of Australia.
In 1778,Banks was elected president of the Royal Society, a_________he held for 42 years.
During these years Banks helped to develop the royal gardens at Kew into one of the greatest _________ gardens in the world.
He________ a great deal of knowledge about plants and agriculture.
In growing strawberries Banks went back to the ________ practice spreading straw under the fruit to reduce the necessary amount of watering.
The ancient ________ has progressed from studying stars and planets to the study of the nature of the universe and possibilities for space travel.
To open a bank account here you show them an ___________ such as passport or a driver’s license.
Despite all the fame Tom Hanks has gained as a movie star, he has an ______ for further success in his art career.
At her grandparents’ Anna was offered a small, but ______ room.
Few of the younger students have the ________ to use the professor’s private library.
Darwin’s ________ on that voyage led him to write his famous book On the Origin of Species.
Darwin soon realized that the wildlife of the Galapagos Isles was very curious and ________special attention.
During the 1840s and 1850s Gregor Mendel _____ his experiments with flowers and peas.
Although his experiments were designed to support the ideas _______ the influence of environment upon plants, he found many characteristics were passed on from one generation to the next, without influence by the environment.
His research gave birth to the science of ________.
Still, both Darwin and Mendel observed that within species, different varieties could _____.
Darwin studied many _____ of garden roses.
It would take a next generation of scientists to bring the importance of the environment on species back in ______.
In 1922, Gote Turesson found evidence for the existence of ______varieties within species in nature.
He showed that differences between plants of one species occurred as a result of the environmental conditions in their______.
If plants from one habitat were moved to the other type of habitat, they changed their appearance and ______ to the new environment.
However, Turesson’s findings show that habitat, such as soil conditions, is of equal importance to the_______ of crops.
Before the eighteenth century, botany was ______a branch of medicine.
Even if all professors in universities and research institutes could devote all their time to the study of nature, their _______, although important, would still be quite small.
In many countries, groups of people who _____ an interest in nature have formed natural history clubs.
Natural history societies with a long history often have a good library and modern ________ to explore nature.
Even some nature clubs run by students aged between 12 and 25, are able to reach very high scientific _______.
Plants grow in _______, and plant sociology is the branch of botany that studies this phenomenon.
By making a careful ________ of the plant growth in a square meter, it is possible to find out what type of plant community occupies the land.
Knowing more about nature will help us realize which parts of our environment ______ our protection..
Nature often has to put up a fierce struggle to ______ in the city.
To study, describe and protect them makes an important contribution to science and an _______to care for the environment.
Any environment , whether urban or _______, offers a variety of different of different habitats, in which plants can be studied.
Flowers are not always needed to ______ the plant.
Once the name has been found, it is important to make _____ of the exact place where and the date when the plant was found.
A $100 ______ has been offered for the return of the stolen painting.
He hired a plane, regardless of _______.
Comrade Deng Xiaoping passed ______ in 1997.
He is eager to learn. Namely, he shows an _____ for knowledge.
She is called Rose, which is named _____ a flower.
Unit one
The first edition of the Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1955.
It is quite entertaining to read these accounts of strange and unusual feats and facts.
It is not only a great honor For Beijing but also a historical achievement for the whole nation to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
July 13, 2001 saw a very bright night in Beijing that will never fade from my memory.
Urumqi is the most remote city from the sea---about 2,500 kilometers from the nearest coast.
In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer.
Probably curiosity is part of the reason why people are so interested in world records.
After you apply for the record, a Guinness official will inspect your attempt.
The then director of the Guinness Brewery decided to write the book as a result of an argument with his friend.
One of the reasons for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games is to create new business opportunities.
All Chinese watching TV burst into cheers when Samaranch announced Beijing would host the 2008 Olympic Games.
These trousers are so tight that I can’t put them on.
A passport is a certificate that shows who you are and which country you come from.
The president confirmed that the election would be held on June 25 as planned.
My new teacher is an energetic woman---she never seems to get tired.
In ancient China, men with long beards were often considered to be wise.
A student who wants to study abroad must apply for a student visa.
A new generation of sports is capturing the hearts and minds of people who are willing to try extreme sports.
X Games are less familiar to us than sports like football and basketball.
Extreme sports are different from regular sports.
Childhood memories which I thought had faded now came back fresh.
When walking on a tightrope, you should concentrate on the way your body moves in the air.
The spirit of extreme sports is not to show off how cool you are but to try something new and overcome fear.
Experienced collectors usually have more than one coin of a certain kind and will not mind sharing the extra ones.
The club leaders won’t let anyone try a dangerous trick unless they know he is sure enough to perform it safely.
I thought this sport was fun and competitive and I decided to try the sport.
The fact that some extreme sports have no clear rules about winning or losing does not stop enthusiastic young people from enjoying them.
Coins can also become valuable if there is something wrong with them.
These skateboarders skated so well that those who were watching burst into cheers.
The latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records has been a bestseller for three weeks in a row.
The longest moustache in the Guinness Book reached a length of 1,6 metres.
The world’s largest Jiaozi weighed an incredible 480 kilograms.
Among the brilliant athletic achievements, a few records stand out because of the moving stories behind them.
To host the world’s largest athletic event is a great honor for a country.
Many members of the IOC were fascinated to see enthusiastic people everywhere
Like other kids in my neighborhood, I was fascinated by his skills and abilities.
Together with my friends, I went to the park and told the park administration about my plans.
People usually hold a grand opening when they set up a new business.
After inspecting our school, the mayor did a face –to- face interview with some teachers.
His modest business gradually expanded into a supermarket..
1988-1998 was the happiest decade in her life.
You should exercise extremely cautious when driving in fog.
Where can he register for the birth of his son?
To our great delight, the day turned out fine.
All the attention has been focused on Shenzhou 6 return.
I can’t concentrate on my studies with all that noise going on.
I found it hard to keep my concentration with such a noise going on.
Her research is centered on the social effects of unemployment.
You should apply for the job immediately, in person or by letter.
These rules don’t always adapt to some of you.
Key
Unit Two
he contact of China and African countries made it possible to understand and communicate.
Under the command of Zheng He, the fleets made several voyages of trade and exploration.
The wonderful gifts and the contact with the black court greatly excited China’s curiosity about Africa.
The exchange of goods had a symbolic meaning far more important than the value of the goods themselves.
After 1433, the Ming Court believed its greatest challenges and opportunities were at home.
The fleet made several expeditions before the exploration was stopped, probably for economic reasons.
The king of Ceylon showed no respect for the ambassador from China, so Zheng He left the island quickly.
Starting this year, an even greater number of volunteers will contribute to making the 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing a success.
Madame Curie’s discovery of radium is considered a great contribution to the world of science.
Whether to continue the project will depend on the evaluation（评估）by a group of experts.
Climbing at such high altitudes requires great skill and is not without risk.
Apart from the cold, thin air and low oxygen levels can cause mountain sickness.
Some people can never go above 4,000 metres because their body is unable to adjust to these extreme conditions.
To them, the mountains were sacred, and they would not climb them for that reason.
Sherpa strength, skill, honesty and dedication have made them ideal companions on the mountain.
Two British expeditions made the attempt in 1922 and 1924, but failed to reach the top.
When their oxygen ran out, they had no chance of surviving/survival.
The New Zealander and the Sherpa Norgay, as members of a British team, were the first to make it to the summit of Mount Qumolangma.
At the summit, they left an iron container with the national flag and a photo of Chairman Mao.
Despite the desire to trade, China was still a mysterious country to the outside world and the process of making silk remained a secret.
The boss of the company had ignored creative suggestions, which led to his business failure.
Are you certain one of the top officials will inspect the construction site of Three Gorges Dam?
That lovely cottage by the seaside has been in the possession of their family for more than eighty years.
The modern equipment of the studio cost the band a large sum of money.
No accurate map of Africa existed at that time.
It is also important to have a good album to put the stamps in.
A collection becomes valuable if it is complete, that is, if it includes all items in a series.
Experienced collectors can also provide helpful advice about where to buy old or rare coins.
The coin “Double Eagle” was first issued in 1850 and was made of gold from California.
When cleaning the coins, wipe them with a clean cloth; never use any strong or dangerous chemicals.
By the middle of the 1920s, the farthest corners of the earth had already been explored; all that left to be conquered was the third pole, the highest mountain on earth.
Once Zheng He was made a servant at the royal palace of the man who later became the Emperor Yongle.
Zheng He made several voyages during his lifetime and contributed greatly to the science of navigation in China.
No accurate map of Africa existed at that time.
How life began is still a puzzle to the world.
Why is it important to set up embassies in foreign countries?
Why is a nation’s navy important to its national defence?
Those who are ready to help others are often referred to as Lei Feng.
Twenty years ago, you could make a trip to the national park for less than twenty yuan, but now with the same amount of money you can’t even cover the entrance fee.
My husband certainly won’t buy it if it is too expensive. I will talk to the manager to see if he can give us a discount.
I can’t afford a laptop computer, but I can borrow money from my parents if I really need to buy one.
You mustn’t take the book out of the library without asking for permission and you must return the book on time.
You had better not travel alone since good company makes a good trip.
The English government gave Captain Cook secret instructions to search for the mysterious continent.
Naturally, Captain Cook was very disappointed when it turned out to be just a small island covered with snow.
Once a Greek map maker believed that to the south of the Indian Ocean existed a continent with a mild climate, where the people were very wealthy.
Once a Greek map maker warned that the continent to the south of the Indian Ocean could not be reached because it was surrounded by a ring of fire.
They were resting in the rent when a heavy storm suddenly arose.
By the middle of the 1920s the farthest corners of the earth had been explored.
Since 1921, every Qomolangma expedition has relied on the Sherpas, who live in Tibet, northern India and Nepal.
Key
Unit 3
Australia is surrounded by two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The city of Australia is Canberra, a city located between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Australian flag shows the UK flag and a large star with seven points; six of the points represent the state.
Australia is a young nation on an ancient continent.
These peoples came to the continent at least fifty thousand years ago and created complex societies.
Some Australian Aborigines still in a similar way to their ancestors.
The First World War had a strong influence on Australia.
After World War I, Australia experienced social and economic unrest and suffered from the Great Depression of the 1930s.
After the Second World War, Australia began to transform itself into the modern country .
In the late 1960s, the government passed laws to strengthen the rights of Aborigines and Islanders and to improve their living condition.
In 1770, Captain Cook claimed the east coast of the continent for the British Crown.
After the American War of Independence , Australia was chosen as a new place where prisoners and criminals were sent.
The newcomers introduced new plants and animals that were harmful to the Australian ecosystems; as a consequence, the original Australians suffered
In some way, Australia resembled the USA of the 18th century: it was a new world society.
It would be many years until Australia learnt to respect Aborigines and recognize the importance of a diverse society.
Australian English differs in pronunciation from British and American English.
Australia was probably once connected to South America, but the continents separated as the earth’s plates moved.
Having been separated from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
About 85% of the Australian population live in the six major cities around the coast.
Many Aborigines had to move to inland areas because the white newcomers took their land.
The continent of Australia was governed by the white settlers
After World War Two, mass immigration from nearly 200 countries has transformed Australia into a modern nation.
Education was intended for white settlers only, and until very recently no school lessons were held in languages other than English.
Although the settlers generally treated each other well, they , particularly the police, treated the Kooris badly.
In the last few decades, the Australian government and the Kooris have worked hard to improve the situation.
Now Australia is heading for a future where cultural diversity is appreciated and celebrated.
How did Kooris adapt to their new environment?
What has been done to improve relationships between Kooris and other Australians?
Kooris became experienced at finding underground springs.
Dreamtime is often said to mean “ the time before time” or the point when all things were created.
According to the Dreamtime stories, all life on earth is part f a huge system that connects the present and ancient past.
Here’s one of my shoes, but where’s its fellow?
Her fellows share her interest in computers.
To some people the Sydney Opera House looks just like seashells.
Two plus two is four.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
The solution is offering more jobs for university graduates.
The present lifestyle and culture of the Aborigines differ little from those of their ancestors.
The word “Aborigines” means “ the people who were living at the place from the beginning.
There were almost 300 languages spoken in Australia by the end of the sixteenth century.
Sea waves flooded the island quickly and unexpectedly. Not even one islander survived.
She became the first chairwoman of this committee, which had been led by men in the past.
To keep out dingoes, Australians built a long fence that runs for hundreds of kilometers.
While in hospital, he missed hid fellow students and always remembered the time they spent together.
Your vocabulary is too small; you need to learn more words.
Who will be the new governor to rule the state?
He hasn’t done anything illegal; he is not a criminal.
A male lion is very different from a female one.
Shaoshan is Chairman Mao Zedong’s birthplace.
50. Jane, who is a newcomer in our class, has just moved here with her parents
Key
Attempts had been made by other scientists to classify plant species into groups, but the breakthrough came with the work of Carl Linneaus.
In Linnaeus’ system, the identification of different species was based on the arrangement of the male and female organs in the flowers.
In 1759, Daniel Solander, Linneaus’ student, traveled to England to promote the new system.
Many young men in his position would lead a cosy life, but young Banks had an appetite for knowledge.
In 1768, the Royal Navy appointed James Cook as the commander of the Endeavour to take members of the Royal Society on an expedition to Tahiti.
This would give astronomers a chance to calculate the distance between the earth and the sun.
According to the instructions given to Captain Cook, the expedition had three goals.
Since the government would not pay for such a new field of science as botany, Joseph Banks, at the age of 25, had to supply about $10,000 of his own money to equip the expedition.
Bank was the first to move crops from one continent to another on a large scale.
After that Captain Cook made two more voyages around the world, but Joseph Banks never undertook another.
From behind his desk, however, he was involved in enterprises such as the exploration of Africa and the settlement of Australia.
In 1778,Banks was elected president of the Royal Society, a position he held for 42 years.
During these years Banks helped to develop the royal gardens at Kew into one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world.
He accumulated a great deal of knowledge about plants and agriculture.
In growing strawberries Banks went back to the abandoned practice spreading straw under the fruit to reduce the necessary amount of watering.
The ancient astronomy has progressed from studying stars and planets to the study of the nature of the universe and possibilities for space travel.
To open a bank account here you show them an identification such as passport or a driver’s license.
Despite all the fame Tom Hanks has gained as a movie star, he has an appetite for further success in his art career.
At her grandparents’ Anna was offered a small, but cosy room.
Few of the younger students have the privilege to use the professor’s private library.
Darwin’s observations on that voyage led him to write his famous book On the Origin of Species.
Darwin soon realized that the wildlife of the Galapagos Isles was very curious and deserved special attention.
During the 1840s and 1850s Gregor Mendel conducted his experiments with flowers and peas.
Although his experiments were designed to support the ideas concerning the influence of environment upon plants, he found many characteristics were passed on from one generation to the next, without influence by the environment.
His research gave birth to the science of genetics.
Still, both Darwin and Mendel observed that within species, different varieties could occur.
Darwin studied many varieties of garden roses.
It would take a next generation of scientists to bring the importance of the environment on species back in view.
In 1922, Gote Turesson found evidence for the existence of stable varieties within species in nature.
He showed that differences between plants of one species occurred as a result of the environmental conditions in their habitat.
If plants from one habitat were moved to the other type of habitat, they changed their appearance and adapted to the new environment.
However, Turesson’s findings show that habitat, such as soil conditions, is of equal importance to the output of crops.
Before the eighteenth century, botany was merely a branch of medicine.
Even if all professors in universities and research institutes could devote all their time to the study of nature, their contribution, although important, would still be quite small.
In many countries, groups of people who share an interest in nature have formed natural history clubs.
Natural history societies with a long history often have a good library and modern equipment to explore nature.
Even some nature clubs run by students aged between 12 and 25, are able to reach very high scientific standards.
Plants grow in communities, and plant sociology is the branch of botany that studies this phenomenon.
By making a careful analysis of the plant growth in a square meter, it is possible to find out what type of plant community occupies the land.
Knowing more about nature will help us realize which parts of our environment deserve our protection..
Nature often has to put up a fierce struggle to survive in the city.
To study, describe and protect them makes an important contribution to science and an effort to care for the environment.
Any environment , whether urban or rural, offers a variety of different of different habitats, in which plants can be studied.
Flowers are not always needed to identify the plant.
Once the name has been found, it is important to make notes of the exact place where and the date when the plant was found.
A $100 reward has been offered for the return of the stolen painting.
He hired a plane, regardless of expense.
Comrade Deng Xiaoping passed away in 1997.
He is eager to learn. Namely, he shows an appetite for knowledge.
She is called Rose, which is named after a flower.
Book III Unit 1
The first e___________ of the Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1955.
It is quite entertaining to read these a__________ of strange and unusual feats and facts.
It is not only a great honor For Beijing but also a h____________ achievement for the whole nation to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
July 13, 2001 saw a very bright night in Beijing that will never f_______ from my memory.
Urumqi is the most r__________ city from the sea---about 2,500 kilometers from the nearest coast.
In 1996, Armstrong was d___________ with cancer.
Probably c_____________ is part of the reason why people are so interested in world records.
After you apply for the record, a Guinness official will inspect your a____________.
The then director of the Guinness Brewery decided to write the book as a result of an a_______ with his friend.
One of the reasons for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games is to c_______ new business opportunities.
All Chinese watching TV burst into c_________ when Samaranch announced Beijing would host the 2008 Olympic Games.
These trousers are so t______ that I can’t put them on.
A passport is a c_____________ that shows who you are and which country you come from.
The president c____________ hat the election would be held on June 25 as planned.
My new teacher is an e___________ woman---she never seems to get tired.
In ancient China, men with long b____________ were often considered to be wise.
A student who wants to study abroad must a________ for a student visa.
A new generation of sports is c_________ the hearts and minds of people who are willing to try extreme sports.
X Games are less f___________ to us than sports like football and basketball.
Extreme sports are different from r__________ sports.
Childhood memories which I thought had __________ now came back fresh.
When walking on a tightrope, you should c___________ on the way your body moves in the air.
The spirit of extreme sports is not to show off how cool you are but to try something new and o___________ fear.
Experienced collectors usually have more than one coin of a certain kind and will not mind sharing the e_________ ones.
The club leaders won’t let anyone try a dangerous trick unless they know he is s________ enough to perform it safely.
I thought this sport was fun and c__________ and I decided to try the sport.
The fact that some extreme sports have no clear rules about winning or losing does not stop e_____________ young people from enjoying them.
Coins can also become v___________ if there is something wrong with them.
These s_____________ skated so well that those who were watching burst into cheers.
The latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records has been a b____________ for three weeks in a row.
The longest m____________ in the Guinness Book reached a length of 1,6 metres.
The world’s largest Jiaozi w___________ an incredible 480 kilograms.
Among the brilliant athletic a__________, a few records stand out because of the moving stories behind them.
To host the world’s largest a___________ event is a great honor for a country.
Many members of the IOC were f____________ to see enthusiastic people everywhere
Like other kids in my neighborhood, I was f____________ by his skills and abilities.
Together with my friends, I went to the park and told the park a___________ about my plans.
People usually hold a grand o__________ when they set up a new business.
After i___________ our school, the mayor did a face –to- face interview with some teachers.
His modest business g____________ expanded into a supermarket..
1988-1998 was the happiest d________ in her life.
You should exercise extremely c___________ when driving in fog.
Where can he r_____________ for the birth of his son?
To our great d___________, the day turned out fine.
All the attention has been focused on Shenzhou 6 r________________.
I can’t c____________ on my studies with all that noise going on.
I found it hard to keep my c___________ with such a noise going on.
Her research is c____________ on the social effects of unemployment.
You should a_______ for the job immediately, in person or by letter.
These rules don’t always a__________ to some of you.
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Book III Unit 2
The c___________ of China and African countries made it possible to understand and communicate.
Under the c_________ of Zheng He, the fleets made several voyages of trade and exploration.
The wonderful gifts and the contact with the black court greatly excited China’s c________ about Africa.
The exchange of goods had a s____________ meaning far more important than the value of the goods themselves.
After 1433, the Ming Court believed its greatest challenges and o_________ were at home.
The fleet made several e_________ before the exploration was stopped, probably for economic reasons.
The king of Ceylon showed no respect for the a____________ from China, so Zheng He left the island quickly.
Starting this year, an even greater number of volunteers will c__________ to making the 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing a success.
Madame Curie’s d___________ of radium is considered a great contribution to the world of science.
Whether to continue the project will depend on the __________（评估）by a group of experts.
Climbing at such high altitudes r__________ great skill and is not without risk.
A________ from the cold, thin air and low oxygen levels can cause mountain sickness.
Some people can never go above 4,000 metres because their body is unable to a_______ to these extreme conditions.
To them, the mountains were s________, and they would not climb them for that reason.
Sherpa strength, skill, honesty and delication have made them i_______ companions on the mountain.
Two British expeditions made the a__________ in 1922 and 1924, but failed to reach the top.
When their oxygen ran out, they had no chance of s____________.
The New Zealander and the Sherpa Norgay, as members of a British team, were the first to make it to the s_______ of Mount Qumolangma.
At the summit, they left an iron container with the national flag and a p____of Chairman Mao.
Despite the desire to trade, China was still a mysterious country to the outside world and the p_________ of making silk remained a secret.
The boss of the company had i_______ creative suggestions, which led to his business failure.
Are you certain one of the top officials will i____ the construction site of Three Gorges Dam?
That lovely cottage by the seaside has been in the p______ of their family for more than eighty years.
The modern e___________ of the studio cost the band a large sum of money.
No accurate map of Africa e__________ at that time.
It is also important to have a good a____________ to put the stamps in.
A collection becomes v_________ if it is complete, that is, if it includes all items in a series.
Experienced collectors can also provide helpful advice about where to buy old or r___ coins.
The coin “Double Eagle” was first i_______ in 1850 and was made of gold from California.
When cleaning the coins, wipe them with a clean cloth; never use any strong or dangerous c___________.
By the middle of the 1920s, the farthest corners of the earth had already been explored; all that left to be c_________ was the third pole, the highest mountain on earth.
Once Zheng He was made a servant at the r_______ palace of the man who later became the Emperor Yongle.
Zheng He made several v________ during his lifetime and contributed greatly to the science of navigation in China.
No a________ map of Africa existed at that time.
How life began is still a p___________ to the world.
Why is it important to set up e_________ in foreign countries?
Why is a nation’s navy important to its national d___________?
Those who are ready to help others are often r__________ to as Lei Feng.
Twenty years ago, you could make a trip to the national park for less than twenty yuan, but now with the same amount of money you can’t even cover the entrance f_________.
My husband certainly won’t buy it if it is too expensive. I will talk to the manager to see if he can give us a d____________.
I can’t a_________ a laptop computer, but I can borrow money from my parents if I really need to buy one.
You mustn’t take the book out of the l________ without asking for permission and you must return the book on time.
You had better not travel alone since good c__________ makes a good trip.
The English government gave Captain Cook secret i________ to search for the mysterious continent.
Naturally, Captain Cook was very disappointed when it turned out to be just a small island c__________ with snow.
Once a Greek map maker believed that to the south of the Indian Ocean existed a continent with a mild c__________, where the people were very wealthy.
Once a Greek map maker warned that the continent to the south of the Indian Ocean could not be reached because it was s__________ by a ring of fire.
They were resting in the rent when a heavy storm suddenly a___________.
By the middle of the 1920s the farthest corners of the earth had been e_____________.
Since 1921, every Qomolangma expedition has r_________ on the Sherpas, who live in Tibet, northern India and Nepal.
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Book III Unit 3
Australia is s___________ by two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The city of Australia is Canberra, a city l________ between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Australian flag shows the UK flag and a large star with seven points; six of the points r___________ the state.
Australia is a young nation on an a____________continent.
These peoples came to the continent at least fifty thousand years ago and created complex s____________.
Some Australian Aborigines still live in a s__________ way to their ancestors.
The First World War had a strong i____________ on Australia.
After World War I, Australia e_________ social and economic unrest and suffered from the Great Depression of the 1930s.
After the Second World War, Australia began to t__________ itself into the modern country .
In the late 1960s, the government passed laws to s__________ the rights of Aborigines and Islanders and to improve their living condition.
In 1770, Captain Cook c__________ the east coast of the continent for the British Crown.
After the American War of Independence , Australia was chosen as a new place where prisoners and c____________were sent.
The newcomers introduced new plants and animals that were harmful to the Australian ecosystems; as a c___________, the original Australians suffered
In some way, Australia r__________ the USA of the 18th century: it was a new world society.
It would be many years until Australia learnt to respect Aborigines and recognize the importance of a d_____________ society.
Australian English d__________ in pronunciation from British and American English.
Australia was probably once connected to South America, but the continents s________ as the earth’s plates moved.
Having been separated from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals that can’t be found a_________ else in the world.
About 85% of the Australian population live in the six m_________ cities around the coast.
Many Aborigines had to move to i______ areas because the white newcomers took their land.
The continent of Australia was g___________ by the white settlers
After World War Two, mass i__________from nearly 200 countries has transformed Australia into a modern nation.
Education wasi_________ for white settlers only, and until very recently no school lessons were held in languages other than English.
Although the settlers g_______ treated each other well, they , particularly the police, treated the Kooris badly.
In the last few decades, the Australian government and the Kooris have worked hard to i_______the situation.
Now Australia is heading for a future where cultural diversity is a_________ and celebrated.
How did Kooris adapt to their new e_______________?
What has been done to improve r____________ between Kooris and other Australians?
Kooris became e_____________ at finding underground springs.
Dreamtime is often said to mean “ the time before time” or the point when all things were c___________.
According to the Dreamtime stories, all life on earth is part f a huge system that c_________ the present and ancient past.
Here’s one of my shoes, but where’s its___________?
Her fellows share her i___________ in computers.
To some people the Sydney Opera House looks just like s______________.
Two p______ two is four.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and d_____________.
The solution is offering more jobs for university g______________.
The p_______ lifestyle and culture of the Aborigines differ little from those of their ancestors.
The word “Aborigines” means “ the people who were living at the place from the b________.
There were almost 300 languages s_________in Australia by the end of the sixteenth century.
Sea waves flooded the island quickly and unexpectedly. Not even one I__________ survived.
She became the first c__________ of this committee, which had been led by men in the past.
To keep out dingoes, Australians built a long f________ that runs for hundreds of kilometers.
While in hospital, he missed hid f________ students and always remembered the time they spent together.
Your v____________ is too small; you need to learn more words.
Who will be the new g_______________ to rule the state?
He hasn’t done anything i____________; he is not a criminal.
A male lion is very different from a f_________________ one.
Shaoshan is Chairman Mao Zedong’s b_____________.
Jane, who is a n_____________ in our class, has just moved here with her parents.
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Book III Unit 4
Attempts had been made by other scientists to _________ plant species into groups, but the breakthrough came with the work of Carl Linneaus.
In Linnaeus’ system, the________ of different species was based on the arrangement of the male and female organs in the flowers.
In 1759, Daniel Solander, Linneaus’ student, traveled to England to ______the new system.
Many young men in his position would lead a cosy life, but young Banks had an _______for knowledge.
In 1768, the Royal Navy _______ James Cook as the commander of the Endeavour to take members of the Royal Society on an expedition to Tahiti.
This would give astronomers a chance to _______ the distance between the earth and the sun.
_________ to the instructions given to Captain Cook, the expedition had three goals.
Since the government would not pay for such a new field of science as _________, Joseph Banks, at the age of 25, had to supply about $10,000 of his own money to equip the expedition.
Bank was the first to move crops from one continent to another on a large ________.
After that Captain Cook made two more voyages around the world, but Joseph Banks never __________ another.
From behind his desk, however, he was ________in enterprises such as the exploration of Africa and the settlement of Australia.
In 1778,Banks was elected president of the Royal Society, a_________he held for 42 years.
During these years Banks helped to develop the royal gardens at Kew into one of the greatest _________ gardens in the world.
He________ a great deal of knowledge about plants and agriculture.
In growing strawberries Banks went back to the ________ practice spreading straw under the fruit to reduce the necessary amount of watering.
The ancient ________ has progressed from studying stars and planets to the study of the nature of the universe and possibilities for space travel.
To open a bank account here you show them an ___________ such as passport or a driver’s license.
Despite all the fame Tom Hanks has gained as a movie star, he has an ______ for further success in his art career.
At her grandparents’ Anna was offered a small, but ______ room.
Few of the younger students have the ________ to use the professor’s private library.
Darwin’s ________ on that voyage led him to write his famous book On the Origin of Species.
Darwin soon realized that the wildlife of the Galapagos Isles was very curious and ________special attention.
During the 1840s and 1850s Gregor Mendel _____ his experiments with flowers and peas.
Although his experiments were designed to support the ideas _______ the influence of environment upon plants, he found many characteristics were passed on from one generation to the next, without influence by the environment.
His research gave birth to the science of ________.
Still, both Darwin and Mendel observed that within species, different varieties could _____.
Darwin studied many _____ of garden roses.
It would take a next generation of scientists to bring the importance of the environment on species back in ______.
In 1922, Gote Turesson found evidence for the existence of ______varieties within species in nature.
He showed that differences between plants of one species occurred as a result of the environmental conditions in their______.
If plants from one habitat were moved to the other type of habitat, they changed their appearance and ______ to the new environment.
However, Turesson’s findings show that habitat, such as soil conditions, is of equal importance to the_______ of crops.
Before the eighteenth century, botany was ______a branch of medicine.
Even if all professors in universities and research institutes could devote all their time to the study of nature, their _______, although important, would still be quite small.
In many countries, groups of people who _____ an interest in nature have formed natural history clubs.
Natural history societies with a long history often have a good library and modern ________ to explore nature.
Even some nature clubs run by students aged between 12 and 25, are able to reach very high scientific _______.
Plants grow in _______, and plant sociology is the branch of botany that studies this phenomenon.
By making a careful ________ of the plant growth in a square meter, it is possible to find out what type of plant community occupies the land.
Knowing more about nature will help us realize which parts of our environment ______ our protection..
Nature often has to put up a fierce struggle to ______ in the city.
To study, describe and protect them makes an important contribution to science and an _______to care for the environment.
Any environment , whether urban or _______, offers a variety of different of different habitats, in which plants can be studied.
Flowers are not always needed to ______ the plant.
Once the name has been found, it is important to make _____ of the exact place where and the date when the plant was found.
A $100 ______ has been offered for the return of the stolen painting.
He hired a plane, regardless of _______.
Comrade Deng Xiaoping passed ______ in 1997.
He is eager to learn. Namely, he shows an _____ for knowledge.
She is called Rose, which is named _____ a flower.
Unit one
The first edition of the Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1955.
It is quite entertaining to read these accounts of strange and unusual feats and facts.
It is not only a great honor For Beijing but also a historical achievement for the whole nation to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
July 13, 2001 saw a very bright night in Beijing that will never fade from my memory.
Urumqi is the most remote city from the sea---about 2,500 kilometers from the nearest coast.
In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer.
Probably curiosity is part of the reason why people are so interested in world records.
After you apply for the record, a Guinness official will inspect your attempt.
The then director of the Guinness Brewery decided to write the book as a result of an argument with his friend.
One of the reasons for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games is to create new business opportunities.
All Chinese watching TV burst into cheers when Samaranch announced Beijing would host the 2008 Olympic Games.
These trousers are so tight that I can’t put them on.
A passport is a certificate that shows who you are and which country you come from.
The president confirmed that the election would be held on June 25 as planned.
My new teacher is an energetic woman---she never seems to get tired.
In ancient China, men with long beards were often considered to be wise.
A student who wants to study abroad must apply for a student visa.
A new generation of sports is capturing the hearts and minds of people who are willing to try extreme sports.
X Games are less familiar to us than sports like football and basketball.
Extreme sports are different from regular sports.
Childhood memories which I thought had faded now came back fresh.
When walking on a tightrope, you should concentrate on the way your body moves in the air.
The spirit of extreme sports is not to show off how cool you are but to try something new and overcome fear.
Experienced collectors usually have more than one coin of a certain kind and will not mind sharing the extra ones.
The club leaders won’t let anyone try a dangerous trick unless they know he is sure enough to perform it safely.
I thought this sport was fun and competitive and I decided to try the sport.
The fact that some extreme sports have no clear rules about winning or losing does not stop enthusiastic young people from enjoying them.
Coins can also become valuable if there is something wrong with them.
These skateboarders skated so well that those who were watching burst into cheers.
The latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records has been a bestseller for three weeks in a row.
The longest moustache in the Guinness Book reached a length of 1,6 metres.
The world’s largest Jiaozi weighed an incredible 480 kilograms.
Among the brilliant athletic achievements, a few records stand out because of the moving stories behind them.
To host the world’s largest athletic event is a great honor for a country.
Many members of the IOC were fascinated to see enthusiastic people everywhere
Like other kids in my neighborhood, I was fascinated by his skills and abilities.
Together with my friends, I went to the park and told the park administration about my plans.
People usually hold a grand opening when they set up a new business.
After inspecting our school, the mayor did a face –to- face interview with some teachers.
His modest business gradually expanded into a supermarket..
1988-1998 was the happiest decade in her life.
You should exercise extremely cautious when driving in fog.
Where can he register for the birth of his son?
To our great delight, the day turned out fine.
All the attention has been focused on Shenzhou 6 return.
I can’t concentrate on my studies with all that noise going on.
I found it hard to keep my concentration with such a noise going on.
Her research is centered on the social effects of unemployment.
You should apply for the job immediately, in person or by letter.
These rules don’t always adapt to some of you.
Key
Unit Two
he contact of China and African countries made it possible to understand and communicate.
Under the command of Zheng He, the fleets made several voyages of trade and exploration.
The wonderful gifts and the contact with the black court greatly excited China’s curiosity about Africa.
The exchange of goods had a symbolic meaning far more important than the value of the goods themselves.
After 1433, the Ming Court believed its greatest challenges and opportunities were at home.
The fleet made several expeditions before the exploration was stopped, probably for economic reasons.
The king of Ceylon showed no respect for the ambassador from China, so Zheng He left the island quickly.
Starting this year, an even greater number of volunteers will contribute to making the 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing a success.
Madame Curie’s discovery of radium is considered a great contribution to the world of science.
Whether to continue the project will depend on the evaluation（评估）by a group of experts.
Climbing at such high altitudes requires great skill and is not without risk.
Apart from the cold, thin air and low oxygen levels can cause mountain sickness.
Some people can never go above 4,000 metres because their body is unable to adjust to these extreme conditions.
To them, the mountains were sacred, and they would not climb them for that reason.
Sherpa strength, skill, honesty and dedication have made them ideal companions on the mountain.
Two British expeditions made the attempt in 1922 and 1924, but failed to reach the top.
When their oxygen ran out, they had no chance of surviving/survival.
The New Zealander and the Sherpa Norgay, as members of a British team, were the first to make it to the summit of Mount Qumolangma.
At the summit, they left an iron container with the national flag and a photo of Chairman Mao.
Despite the desire to trade, China was still a mysterious country to the outside world and the process of making silk remained a secret.
The boss of the company had ignored creative suggestions, which led to his business failure.
Are you certain one of the top officials will inspect the construction site of Three Gorges Dam?
That lovely cottage by the seaside has been in the possession of their family for more than eighty years.
The modern equipment of the studio cost the band a large sum of money.
No accurate map of Africa existed at that time.
It is also important to have a good album to put the stamps in.
A collection becomes valuable if it is complete, that is, if it includes all items in a series.
Experienced collectors can also provide helpful advice about where to buy old or rare coins.
The coin “Double Eagle” was first issued in 1850 and was made of gold from California.
When cleaning the coins, wipe them with a clean cloth; never use any strong or dangerous chemicals.
By the middle of the 1920s, the farthest corners of the earth had already been explored; all that left to be conquered was the third pole, the highest mountain on earth.
Once Zheng He was made a servant at the royal palace of the man who later became the Emperor Yongle.
Zheng He made several voyages during his lifetime and contributed greatly to the science of navigation in China.
No accurate map of Africa existed at that time.
How life began is still a puzzle to the world.
Why is it important to set up embassies in foreign countries?
Why is a nation’s navy important to its national defence?
Those who are ready to help others are often referred to as Lei Feng.
Twenty years ago, you could make a trip to the national park for less than twenty yuan, but now with the same amount of money you can’t even cover the entrance fee.
My husband certainly won’t buy it if it is too expensive. I will talk to the manager to see if he can give us a discount.
I can’t afford a laptop computer, but I can borrow money from my parents if I really need to buy one.
You mustn’t take the book out of the library without asking for permission and you must return the book on time.
You had better not travel alone since good company makes a good trip.
The English government gave Captain Cook secret instructions to search for the mysterious continent.
Naturally, Captain Cook was very disappointed when it turned out to be just a small island covered with snow.
Once a Greek map maker believed that to the south of the Indian Ocean existed a continent with a mild climate, where the people were very wealthy.
Once a Greek map maker warned that the continent to the south of the Indian Ocean could not be reached because it was surrounded by a ring of fire.
They were resting in the rent when a heavy storm suddenly arose.
By the middle of the 1920s the farthest corners of the earth had been explored.
Since 1921, every Qomolangma expedition has relied on the Sherpas, who live in Tibet, northern India and Nepal.
Key
Unit 3
Australia is surrounded by two oceans: the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
The city of Australia is Canberra, a city located between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Australian flag shows the UK flag and a large star with seven points; six of the points represent the state.
Australia is a young nation on an ancient continent.
These peoples came to the continent at least fifty thousand years ago and created complex societies.
Some Australian Aborigines still in a similar way to their ancestors.
The First World War had a strong influence on Australia.
After World War I, Australia experienced social and economic unrest and suffered from the Great Depression of the 1930s.
After the Second World War, Australia began to transform itself into the modern country .
In the late 1960s, the government passed laws to strengthen the rights of Aborigines and Islanders and to improve their living condition.
In 1770, Captain Cook claimed the east coast of the continent for the British Crown.
After the American War of Independence , Australia was chosen as a new place where prisoners and criminals were sent.
The newcomers introduced new plants and animals that were harmful to the Australian ecosystems; as a consequence, the original Australians suffered
In some way, Australia resembled the USA of the 18th century: it was a new world society.
It would be many years until Australia learnt to respect Aborigines and recognize the importance of a diverse society.
Australian English differs in pronunciation from British and American English.
Australia was probably once connected to South America, but the continents separated as the earth’s plates moved.
Having been separated from other continents for millions of years, Australia has many plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
About 85% of the Australian population live in the six major cities around the coast.
Many Aborigines had to move to inland areas because the white newcomers took their land.
The continent of Australia was governed by the white settlers
After World War Two, mass immigration from nearly 200 countries has transformed Australia into a modern nation.
Education was intended for white settlers only, and until very recently no school lessons were held in languages other than English.
Although the settlers generally treated each other well, they , particularly the police, treated the Kooris badly.
In the last few decades, the Australian government and the Kooris have worked hard to improve the situation.
Now Australia is heading for a future where cultural diversity is appreciated and celebrated.
How did Kooris adapt to their new environment?
What has been done to improve relationships between Kooris and other Australians?
Kooris became experienced at finding underground springs.
Dreamtime is often said to mean “ the time before time” or the point when all things were created.
According to the Dreamtime stories, all life on earth is part f a huge system that connects the present and ancient past.
Here’s one of my shoes, but where’s its fellow?
Her fellows share her interest in computers.
To some people the Sydney Opera House looks just like seashells.
Two plus two is four.
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.
The solution is offering more jobs for university graduates.
The present lifestyle and culture of the Aborigines differ little from those of their ancestors.
The word “Aborigines” means “ the people who were living at the place from the beginning.
There were almost 300 languages spoken in Australia by the end of the sixteenth century.
Sea waves flooded the island quickly and unexpectedly. Not even one islander survived.
She became the first chairwoman of this committee, which had been led by men in the past.
To keep out dingoes, Australians built a long fence that runs for hundreds of kilometers.
While in hospital, he missed hid fellow students and always remembered the time they spent together.
Your vocabulary is too small; you need to learn more words.
Who will be the new governor to rule the state?
He hasn’t done anything illegal; he is not a criminal.
A male lion is very different from a female one.
Shaoshan is Chairman Mao Zedong’s birthplace.
50. Jane, who is a newcomer in our class, has just moved here with her parents
Key
Attempts had been made by other scientists to classify plant species into groups, but the breakthrough came with the work of Carl Linneaus.
In Linnaeus’ system, the identification of different species was based on the arrangement of the male and female organs in the flowers.
In 1759, Daniel Solander, Linneaus’ student, traveled to England to promote the new system.
Many young men in his position would lead a cosy life, but young Banks had an appetite for knowledge.
In 1768, the Royal Navy appointed James Cook as the commander of the Endeavour to take members of the Royal Society on an expedition to Tahiti.
This would give astronomers a chance to calculate the distance between the earth and the sun.
According to the instructions given to Captain Cook, the expedition had three goals.
Since the government would not pay for such a new field of science as botany, Joseph Banks, at the age of 25, had to supply about $10,000 of his own money to equip the expedition.
Bank was the first to move crops from one continent to another on a large scale.
After that Captain Cook made two more voyages around the world, but Joseph Banks never undertook another.
From behind his desk, however, he was involved in enterprises such as the exploration of Africa and the settlement of Australia.
In 1778,Banks was elected president of the Royal Society, a position he held for 42 years.
During these years Banks helped to develop the royal gardens at Kew into one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world.
He accumulated a great deal of knowledge about plants and agriculture.
In growing strawberries Banks went back to the abandoned practice spreading straw under the fruit to reduce the necessary amount of watering.
The ancient astronomy has progressed from studying stars and planets to the study of the nature of the universe and possibilities for space travel.
To open a bank account here you show them an identification such as passport or a driver’s license.
Despite all the fame Tom Hanks has gained as a movie star, he has an appetite for further success in his art career.
At her grandparents’ Anna was offered a small, but cosy room.
Few of the younger students have the privilege to use the professor’s private library.
Darwin’s observations on that voyage led him to write his famous book On the Origin of Species.
Darwin soon realized that the wildlife of the Galapagos Isles was very curious and deserved special attention.
During the 1840s and 1850s Gregor Mendel conducted his experiments with flowers and peas.
Although his experiments were designed to support the ideas concerning the influence of environment upon plants, he found many characteristics were passed on from one generation to the next, without influence by the environment.
His research gave birth to the science of genetics.
Still, both Darwin and Mendel observed that within species, different varieties could occur.
Darwin studied many varieties of garden roses.
It would take a next generation of scientists to bring the importance of the environment on species back in view.
In 1922, Gote Turesson found evidence for the existence of stable varieties within species in nature.
He showed that differences between plants of one species occurred as a result of the environmental conditions in their habitat.
If plants from one habitat were moved to the other type of habitat, they changed their appearance and adapted to the new environment.
However, Turesson’s findings show that habitat, such as soil conditions, is of equal importance to the output of crops.
Before the eighteenth century, botany was merely a branch of medicine.
Even if all professors in universities and research institutes could devote all their time to the study of nature, their contribution, although important, would still be quite small.
In many countries, groups of people who share an interest in nature have formed natural history clubs.
Natural history societies with a long history often have a good library and modern equipment to explore nature.
Even some nature clubs run by students aged between 12 and 25, are able to reach very high scientific standards.
Plants grow in communities, and plant sociology is the branch of botany that studies this phenomenon.
By making a careful analysis of the plant growth in a square meter, it is possible to find out what type of plant community occupies the land.
Knowing more about nature will help us realize which parts of our environment deserve our protection..
Nature often has to put up a fierce struggle to survive in the city.
To study, describe and protect them makes an important contribution to science and an effort to care for the environment.
Any environment , whether urban or rural, offers a variety of different of different habitats, in which plants can be studied.
Flowers are not always needed to identify the plant.
Once the name has been found, it is important to make notes of the exact place where and the date when the plant was found.
A $100 reward has been offered for the return of the stolen painting.
He hired a plane, regardless of expense.
Comrade Deng Xiaoping passed away in 1997.
He is eager to learn. Namely, he shows an appetite for knowledge.
She is called Rose, which is named after a flower.