综合英语教程第三版 4 unit1

1、 Unit 1, Book 4Pre-reading TaskComprehension WorkLanguage WorkReading and Language ActivitiesUnit 1, Book 4Return to MenuWhen people talk about the poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, they usually associate it with an area called Lake District. Before you read the article, try to retell the poem in y

2、our own words. And then try to complete the following quiz.Unit 1, Book 4Quiz About the Lake District1.What genre may this article be written in?A. Narrative B. Argumentative C. Descriptive D. Exposition 2. In which kind of magazine do you think this article is most probably printed?CA. Politics B.

3、Tourism C. Economics D. Entertainment BUnit 1, Book 4Exposition is a type of oral or written discourse that is used to explain, describe, give information or inform.A descriptive essay is a writing that uses the senses of sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste to provide the reader with a vivid pict

4、ure or feeling about the subject.Following are the pictures and passages. Which of the following passages are descriptive and which are expository? MatchingUnit 1, Book 4ABC D E Unit 1, Book 4F E. Craigdarroch Castle Matching o 1. _ Coal baron Robert Dunsmuir was the wealthiest and most influential

5、man of his time in British Columbia, Canada. He died in 1889, just months before his majestic castle was completed, and his widow Joan resided at Craigdarroch until her death in 1908. The castle is now a historic house museum and you can experience the lifestyles of the very rich at the end of the n

6、ineteen century as you climb 87 stairs to the Castle tower for fabulous views of Victoria.LinkUnit 1, Book 4煤业巨头C. National Geographic IMAX Theater o2. _ Its not just a movie from the minute you enter the theater and look up at the 6 storey tall screenyou know youve entered another world. A world wh

7、ere you are the explorer. Encounter dinosaurs, soar over mountaintops and even duck as a tiger leaps out at you. Youre not just in a theateryou are there!LinkUnit 1, Book 4B. Miniature World o3. _ The Greatest Little Show on Earth. See over 85 great little attractions including the worlds smallest o

8、perational saw mill, two of the largest doll houses and one of the largest model railways. See Circus World, Space 2201, Frontierland, Fantasyland and more! Open everyday.LinkUnit 1, Book 4D. English Country Gardens & Anne Hathawayss Cottage o4. _ Step back in time to visit the full size version

9、 of William Shakespeares wifes birthplace, located amidst five acres of the English Inn & Resorts magnificent country garden estate. This unique and alluring English garden incorporates history with architectural components of classic European design.LinkUnit 1, Book 4A. The Butchart Gardenso5.

10、_ It has been enthralling visitors to Victoria for generations. Jennie Butcharts unique tradition of colour arrangement across the Gardens 55 acres has made this a year-round horticultural spectacle. The Gardens is still owned and operated by the Bucthart family. LinkUnit 1, Book 4F. Camping Dangero

11、6. _ This family was a victim of a problem they could have avoided-a problem that, according to Florida park rangers, hundreds of visitors suffer each year. Several times a month, ranger Rod Torres of OLeno State Park said, people get scared and leave the park in the middle of the night. Those peopl

12、e picked the wrong kind of park to visit. Not that there was anything wrong with the park: The hikers camped next to them loved the wild isolation of it. But it just wasnt the kind of place the couple from New Jersey had in mind when they decided to camp out on this trip through Florida. If they had

13、 known about the different kinds of parks in Florida, they might have stayed in a place they loved.”Unit 1, Book 4Unit 1, Book 4Explain the meanings of the following words and phrases?be tucked awaylandscapetower overlushquintessentiallystrideidyllicEvocativepedigreecraggydeliciouslycrumpledglacialr

14、avineabbeyrichesperchjournal entryattestmusegrandeurbrisklyen routecrustyalepluckmortifiedjerseyde-feathered位于，隐藏风景,做园艺(v.)高出苍翠繁茂的典型的大踏步走田园的唤起回忆或感情的根源陡峭的令人愉悦的褶皱的冰川形成的深谷修道院财富坐，暂歇日记记录证明若有所思地说壮丽雄伟活跃的在途中外皮脆的拔（毛）深感难堪毛绒衫除毛的old-fashioned beero Words & Expressions o Scanning the Article o Reading for Di

15、scourse Meaningo Difficult SentencesUnit 1, Book 4Words & Expressions Tuck sth away： a. (be tucked away) to be situated in a quiet place, where not many people go坐落在，位于（僻静的地方）. e.g.:n 这家店铺位于一条僻静的小巷。n The shop is tucked away down a backstreet. b. To hide sth somewhere or keep it in a safe place 收

16、藏起；使隐藏。E.g.: n 她把他的来信藏在抽屉里。n She kept his letter tucked away in a drawer. c. (informal) To eat a lot of food. 大吃，拼命吃，暴食. E.g.: n 这个男孩一顿饭可以吃下很多食物。n The boy can tuck away a lot of food in one meal.across: adv. from side to side; wide 从这边到那边之间; 宽. E.g.: n 这条河有半英里宽.n The river is half a mile across. cra

17、ggy: adj. 1. having many crags. 多峭壁的，峻峭的; 2. (usually approving) (of a mans face) having strong features and deep lines轮廓分明的awe-inspiring: adj. impressive; making you feel respect and admiration 令人惊叹的，使人敬佩的rolling: adj. only before noun (of hills or countryside) having gentle slopesfell: n. a hill o

18、r an area of hills in northern Englandtower: v (phr v) tower above/over sb/sth 1 be of much greater height than others nearby 远高於周围的人或物. E.g.: 他身高六英尺, 比他母亲高得多. At six feet, he towers over his mother. 2 (fig 比喻) greatly surpass others in ability, quality, fame, etc （在能力 品德 名声等方面）远超过他人. E.g.: 莎士比亚远超过伊

19、丽莎白时代所有的剧作家. Shakespeare towers above all other Elizabethan dramatists. lush: adj. a. growing thickly and strongly; luxuriant 繁密的; 茂盛的; b. (fig 比喻) luxurious 豪华的: lush carpets 华美的地毯.graze:v. a. V (in/on sth) (of cattle, sheep, etc) eat growing grass （指牛 羊等）吃青草: cattle grazing in the fields 在田野里吃青草的牛

20、. b. VN sth (in/on sth) put (cattle, etc) in a field to eat grass （在田野里）放牧(牛等).e.g.: n 这块地当地人用来放牧。n The land is used by local people to graze their animals. compact: adj. using or filling only a small amount of space 紧凑的；体积小的stride: walk with long steps (in the specified direction) （朝某方向）大步行走 set ag

21、ainst: to judge sth by comparing good or positive qualities with bad or negative ones把一事物和另一事物作比较；权衡利弊（或优缺点）imposing: adj. impressive to look at; making a strong impression壮观的，使人印象深刻的pedigree: origin; a persons family history or the background of sth, especially when this is impressive 家谱；门第；起源crump

22、led: adj. (pp. of crumple) become crushed into folds 褶皱的evocative: adj. (approving) making you think of or remember a strong image or feeling, in a pleasant way引起记忆的，唤起感情的. e.g.: evocative smells / sounds / music riches: n. pl. (especially written) large amounts of money and valuable or beautiful po

23、ssessions财富，财产 e.g.：material / spiritual riches物质/精神财富 n 她是一个有名的模特，她的容貌就是她的财富。n She was a famous model whose looks were her riches.Given the unique charm of the Lakes, small wonder then that some of the countrys best writers lived and loved here. given: prep. when you consider sth: e.g.: n 考虑到她喜欢孩子，

24、教书看来是很适合她的工作。n Given her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her.(its) no / little / small wonder (that) .: it is not surprising: e.g.: n 难怪你累了，你一直走了好几个小时了。n No wonder youre tired, youve been walking for hours.then: used to show the logical result of a particular statement or situ

25、ation那么，因此perch: vi (on sth) (of a person) sit, esp on sth high or narrow （指人）坐着（尤指坐在高处或窄物上）: perch on high stools at the bar 坐在酒吧的高凳上 ; perch on the edge of ones seat 坐在座位的边上. peruse: v. vn (formal or humorous) to read sth, especially in a careful way: e.g.: A copy of the report is available for yo

26、u to peruse at your leisure. 这里有一份报告，供你闲暇时细读。 perusal n. U, sing.: a brief / casual perusal of a documentaccount: n. a written or spoken description of sth that has happened: She gave the police a full account of the incident 描述，叙述，报告. E.g.:n 日记详细记录了作者在中国的经历。n The diaries contained detailed accounts

27、 of the writers experiences in China.patch (of sth): small area of sth 小块; 小片: attest: v. (to sth) to show or prove that sth is true证实，是的证据 e.g.: n 当时的报道证实了他的勇气和决心。n Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination. muse: v. to say sth to yourself in a way that shows you are thinking ca

28、refully about it沉思地自言自语，所有所思地说landscape: v. to improve the appearance of an area of land by changing the design and planting trees, flowers, etc给做景观美化: landscaped gardensfurnishings: n. pl. the furniture, carpets, curtains, etc. in a room or house: soft furnishings 家具陈设e.g.: The wallpaper should mat

29、ch the furnishings.grandeur: n. U greatness; magnificence; impressiveness 伟大; 壮丽; 壮观: the grandeur of the Swiss alps 瑞士阿尔卑斯山的壮丽景色. en route: adv. (from .) (to .)(BrE) (for .) (from French) on the way; while travelling from/to a particular place 在途中，在路上. E.g.: n 公共汽车在从波士顿到纽约的途中抛锚了。n The bus broke dow

30、n en route from Boston to New York. exhilarating: adj. very exciting and enjoyable令人激动的，使人兴奋的；e.g.: My first parachute jump was an exhilarating experience.hearty: only before noun (of a meal or sbs APPETITE饭菜或胃口) large; making you feel full大的，丰盛的: a hearty breakfast 丰盛的早餐； to have a hearty appetite胃

31、口极好crusty: adj. (of food) having a hard outer layer有硬皮外壳的: fresh crusty bread新鲜的脆皮面包pluck: v. to pull the feathers off a dead bird, for example a chicken, in order to prepare it for cooking拔掉，退去（死禽的毛）drain: v. to flow away流出，排出mortified: adj. to be ashamed or embarrassed难看的，羞愧的de-：removing sth. 除掉.:

32、 degeneration, degrade, dehydratevista: n. a beautiful view, for example, of the countryside, a city, etc. 景色，景观time after time: time and (time) again; times without number on many occasions; repeatedly 无数次; 屡次; 一再. One of the most visually impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain Castlerigg ston

33、e circle Cultural InformationCultural InformationWilliam Wordsworth (1770 1850) was a major English Romantic poet， poet laureatelrit (桂冠诗人)Cultural InformationBeatrix Potter (1866 1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative childrens

34、 books, featuring animals such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which celebrated the British landscape and country life.Cultural InformationThe Tale of Jemima a Puddle-DuckThe Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is a childrens book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Jemima is a domestic duck of

35、the Aylesbury (爱斯勃雷鸭) breed, whose eggs are routinely confiscated by the farmers wife because she believes Jemima a poor sitter. Jemima searches for a place away from the farm where she can hatch her eggs without human interference, and naively confides her woes to a suave(老于世故的) fox who invites her

36、 to nest in a shed at his home. Jemima accepts his invitation, little realizing her danger: the fox plans to kill and roast her. Kep, a collie (牧羊犬) on the farm, discovers Jemimas whereabouts and rescues her just in time. Scanning the Article1. Which literary figures did the writer of this article m

37、ention?A.Wordsworth and Coleridge.B. Coleridge and SoutheyC.William and Dorothy Wordsworth, Potter.D. Potter and Southey.CUnit 1, Book 4Dorothy Mae Ann Wordsworth (1771 1855) was an English author, poet and diarist.2. Where did Wordsworths sister see the daffodils?A. In Keswick.B. Beside Ullswater.C

38、. Beside Dove Cottage.D. In Grasmere.BUnit 1, Book 43. Which is not the factor that contributes to the formation of the landscape of the Lake District?A.Volcanoes.B. Earthquakes.C. Ice Age.D. Hurricane.DUnit 1, Book 44. Which of the following explanations is NOT correct according to Lakes vocabulary

39、 created by Scandinavian settlers?A. “Tarn” for small mountain lake.B. “Fell” for waterfall.C. “Gill” for ravine.D. “Beck” for stream.B Unit 1, Book 4Reading for Discourse MeaningPart 1: from the beginning to paragraph 3Create a subtitle for this part:The Geographical Features of the Lake Districta.

40、 What is the main idea of this part?This part introduces the features of the landscape and the formation of the Lake District in geographical terms.b. Where is the Lake District located in the UK?in one corner of northwest England.Unit 1, Book 4Part 2: paragraph 4Create a subtitle for this part:What

41、 legacy have the early settlers left in the Lake District?The Legacy of the Early SettlersThe early settles, including Scandinavian settlers and abbeys in the medieval times all have left marks on the Lake District. For example, they built Castlerigg stone circle, created a unique Lakes vocabulary,

42、and opened the way for the sheep that graze on the Lakeland pastures today.Unit 1, Book 4Part 3: from paragraph 5 to 7Create a subtitle for this part:Unique Charm Luring the Best Writers in the CountryWhat contributions did Wordsworth and Potter give to the Lakes?Their literary works have upgraded t

43、he beauty of the Lake District, attracting more and more people.How was the famous poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud created?Wordsworth got his inspiration from his sisters account of the nodding daffodils beside Ullswater, after an idyllic spring walk in 1802.Unit 1, Book 4Part 4: from paragraph 8

44、to 9Create a subtitle for this part:Distinctive ValleysWhat is the topic sentence in this part?Part of the magic of the Lakes is that every valley is different.Unit 1, Book 4Part 5: from paragraph 10 to 12Create a subtitle for this part:Wordsworths House and Recreations in the PubWhere did the pub g

45、et its unusual name?The Drunken Duck takes its name from the Victoria pub landlady who found her ducks lying stretched in the road, and started to pluck them for the pot, not realizing that a beer barrel had drained into their feeding ditch. When they woke she was so mortified that she made for the

46、de-feathered birds little knitted jerseys until their feathers grew back.Unit 1, Book 4Part 6: Last paragraphIn conclusion, the author reiterates the romantic beauty of the Lake District and emphasizes its stunning power to attract visitors to come back time after time.Unit 1, Book 4Difficult Senten

47、cesUnit 1, Book 41. Awe-inspiring peaks and rolling fells tower over lush green valleys, where sheep graze peacefully beside moss-covered dry stone walls. (para 2)awe-inspiring: adj. causing you to feel great respect or admirationtower over: much taller than高耸的山峰和绵延起伏的山峦俯瞰着郁郁葱葱的山谷高耸的山峰和绵延起伏的山峦俯瞰着郁郁葱

48、葱的山谷,羊群在山谷间布满青苔的石墙边安静地吃草，景象令羊群在山谷间布满青苔的石墙边安静地吃草，景象令人叹为观止。人叹为观止。 awe-inspiringAdjective compound: n + v-ingMore examplespeace-loving, life-saving, law-abiding, record-breaking, anxiety-reducing, eye-catching, Unit 1, Book 4moss-coveredAdjective compound: n + v-edMore examplesUnit 1, Book 4man-made, c

49、ustom-built, town-bred, pocket-sized, money-minded, fun-filled, fun-packed, 2. And this landscape is also wonderfully compact, so you can stride over grassy slopes with spectacular views of idyllic lakes far below, set against imposing peaks. compact: adj. consisting of parts that are positioned tog

50、ether closely or in a tidy way, using very little space stride: v. to walk somewhere quickly with long stepsUnit 1, Book 4景色布局巧妙紧凑，你可以漫步于绿色山坡，欣赏远景色布局巧妙紧凑，你可以漫步于绿色山坡，欣赏远处的湖景。那湖景在宏伟的山峰衬托下，犹如田园一处的湖景。那湖景在宏伟的山峰衬托下，犹如田园一般美丽迷人。般美丽迷人。 Unit 1, Book 4stroll in a relaxed way for pleasurewander with no aim or d

51、irectionstride in a confident or angry waymarch soldiershike for long distances in the countryside or the mountainstiptoe very quietlywade through waterstagger in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injuredlimp with difficulty because one leg is painful or injuredWord Focus: walkUnit 1, Book 43

52、. Given the unique charm of the Lakes, small wonder then that some of the countrys best writers lived and loved here. given: prep. taking something into account, alsogiven that small wonder: used to mean that something is not surprisingsmall wonder then that: it is little/small wonder (that) = it is

53、 not surprising that从湖畔风景独特的魅力来看，那些优秀的作家选择在从湖畔风景独特的魅力来看，那些优秀的作家选择在那里居住并对其情有独钟也就不足为奇了。那里居住并对其情有独钟也就不足为奇了。 4. Inside, furniture, family possessions and portraits are displayed and it takes just a little imagination to see Wordsworth scribbling there, peering through the thick lenses which are still on

54、 display at Dove Cottage. scribble: write something quickly and roughly lenses: optical lenses (glasses)Unit 1, Book 4房子里陈列着家具、其家庭的财物、和肖像画，只需房子里陈列着家具、其家庭的财物、和肖像画，只需一点想象力你就能看见华兹华斯透过厚厚的镜片在潦一点想象力你就能看见华兹华斯透过厚厚的镜片在潦草地写作。这些镜片依然陈列在德芙居里。草地写作。这些镜片依然陈列在德芙居里。o Word Study o Description Unit 1, Book 4Word Study (page 8)Unit 1, Book 4Choose the synonyms for each bold word in thesentences below.1. Just 30miles across, this verdant corner contains Englands h