新教材高中英语Unit4LivingwithtechnologyExtendedreadingProject学案译林版选择性

Extendedreading&Project词汇知识·自主学习Ⅰ.根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词1.Newtechnologyhasenabledthedevelopmentofanonlinevirtual(虚拟的)library.2.DuringtheraceMrTaylortalkstothedriverusingaheadset(耳机).3.ThelatestJapanesevacuumcleanerscontainsensors(传感器)thatdetecttheamountofdustandtypeoffloor.4.Ithinktherearemanypositiveaspectstobeingatwin(双胞胎).5.AteamfromtheUKwerethefirsttosuccessfullyclone(克隆)ananimal.6.Dutiesandtaxesarethemostobviousbarrier(障碍)tofreetrade.7.Withrepeatedapplicationsofweedkiller,theweeds(杂草)wereovercome.8.Abigblueglobe(球体)neartheopeningoftheexhibitshowsplaceswhereorchidsgrow.9.Themoonisasatellite(卫星)ofearth.10.Womenaresometimesdeniedopportunitiesonlybecauseoftheirgender(性别).Ⅱ.根据语境用所给词的适当形式填空1.What’syourdefinition(define)ofhappiness?2.Mylackofpractical(practice)experiencewasadisadvantage.3.Fewacademic(academy)programshaveeverreceivedsuchpublicattention.4.Theyareengaged(engage)intalkswiththeIrishgovernment.5.Itinitially(initial)surprisesusthatmanyoftheircitieswerenotbuiltnexttotheriversbutinsteadonhighterraininrollinguplands.6.She’snotveryoptimistic(optimism)abouttheoutcomeofthetalks.7.Hewasbeginningtogetveryannoyed(annoy)withmeaboutmycarelessness.8.Artbooksareexpensive(expense)toproduce.9.Inthepastcountrypeopleenvied(envy)thoseinthecity.Ⅲ.根据汉语提示补全句子1.Theyhavebeenattheforefrontofthecampaignforpoliticalchange.

他们一直处于政治变革运动的前沿。2.Obesityisassociatedwithahostofhealthproblems.

肥胖症往往与许多健康问题有关。3.Hebuiltupthebusinessattheexpenseofhishealth.

他以健康为代价建立了自己的事业。4.Jamessaidtheirfirmcouldusestate-of-the-arttechnologytobringthesecreativeideastolife.詹姆斯表示,他们的公司可以利用最先进的技术将这些创意付诸实践。翻译下列课文原句,并观察黑体部分1.Imaginestudyingthesolarsystemorthehumanbodyinafullyimmersiveenvironment.想象一下,在一个完全沉浸式的环境中研究太阳系或人体。2.WhatifItoldyouthatdoctorscouldcreateavirtual“twin”inordertopractiseadelicatesurgerybeforeattemptingitonthepatient?如果我告诉你,医生可以创造一个虚拟的“双胞胎”,以便在病人身上做手术前先进行精密的手术练习,那该会怎样呢?3.Itwon’tbelongbeforevirtualmuseumsandinteractivethree-Dexhibitionsbecomecommon.虚拟博物馆和交互式3D展览很快就会普及。4.Justtryingtofigureouthowtodowhatwewantintermsoftechnologywillprovechallenginginsomeareas.在某些领域,仅仅是试图弄清楚如何在技术方面做我们想做的事情,就会证明是具有挑战性的。阅读精析·合作学习Task1框架宏观建构:整体理解

SkimthepassageandfillintheblanksBasicinformation(1)Topicoftheinterview:Virtualreality(2)Theinterviewee:Frank,anexpertinvirtualreality(3)Frank’sattitudetothefutureofVR:OptimisticMoredetails(4)Applicationineducation:AcademicVRenablesstudentstointeractwithothersinathree-Denvironment.(5)Applicationinmedicine:VRcanbeusedtohelpperformcomplexsurgery.(6)Applicationsinotheraspects:VRcanalsobeusedinentertainment,museums,shoppingandtravelling.Task2文本微观剖析:细节探究

1.Choosethebestanswer.(1)HowdoesyourbrainrespondtoVR?A.Believeitisreal.B.Becomepuzzled.C.Ignoreitsexistence.D.Makenoresponse.(2)WhatistheeffectofusingVRineducation?A.Providingstudentswithmorepracticalchances.B.Improvingstudents’abilityofimagination.C.Broadeningstudents’internationalvision.D.Improvingstudents’interestandlearningefficiency.(3)HowisVRappliedinmedicine?A.Bymakinganoperationsimple.B.Byprovidinganewsurgicalmethod.C.Bycreatingrealsituationsfortraining.D.Byhelpingsurgeonsrelaxbeforesurgery.(4)WhichstatementisrightabouttheapplicationofVRindailylife?A.Ithelpspeoplesavetimewhileshopping.B.Itoffersmorevacationopportunities.C.Itallowspeopletoseeexhibitionathome.D.Ithelpspeoplemakemoreinformedchoices.(5)WhatisFrank’sopinionontheevolutionofVR?A.Itdependson5G.B.Everythingispossible.C.Costisthebiggestbarrier.D.Thereisalongwaytogo.答案:(1)～(5)ADCDB2.Fillintheblanksaccordingtothetext.VR(virtualreality),justlikeitsname,(1)means(mean)realitythatisnotreal.Thoughyouknowthesensoryinformation(2)surrounding(surround)youisnotreal,partofyourbrainbelievesitisandacts(3)accordingly(according).VRcanbeusedinmanyfields,education,forexample.Ithelpsstudentsunderstandmanycomplexsituationssuchastheuniverse(4)andmicroworld.Inmedicine,VRcanhelpsurgeonspracticeoperatingonavirtual“twin”beforeoperating(5)ontherealperson.Itcanalsohelptrainnewsurgeons.VRhasa(6)variety(vary)ofapplicationsinourdailylife.Somegamesystemsallowplayers(7)toput(put)onaspecialheadsetandtheywillentervirtualenvironmentsandplayagainsteitherrealorvirtual(8)opponents(opponent).VRisbeingintroducedtohelppeopleseeexhibitionsinmuseums,doshoppingandselectingtraveldestinations.Ineithercase,VRwillhelppeoplemakemore(9)informed(inform)choices.

ThoughtherearesomebarriersforthedevelopmentofVR,itispromising.Especiallyduringthisage(10)whentechnologyisdevelopingfast,everythingispossible.3.Longsentenceanalysis.(1)WhenyouwearaVRheadsetequippedwith(过去分词短语作定语)sensorsandascreen(时间状语从句),youaresurroundedbythree-Dimages,soundsandothersensoryinformation,whichcreatesasuper-realisticeffectcalled(过去分词作后置定语)“presence”(定语从句).

译文:当你戴上装有传感器和一个屏幕的VR头盔时,你就会被3D图像、声音和其他感官信息包围,从而产生一种被称为“在场”的超现实效果。(2)Whenshoppingonline(状语),you(主语)canlookforwardto(谓语)beingabletohaveyourownvirtualrealityclonetryonclothesandtoseeproductswith360-degreeview(宾语部分).

译文:在网上购物时,你可以期待能够拥有自己的虚拟现实克隆试穿衣服,以360°视角观看产品。(3)Forexample,5Gtechnology(主语),withitspotentialtoserveupmorestablemobileconnectivityatfasterspeed,(with引导的短语作后置定语)willmakeit(形式宾语)possible(补语)forpeopletoenjoyamoreimmersiveVRexperiencewherevertheyare(真正宾语).

译文:例如,5G技术有潜力以更快的速度提供更稳定的移动连接,使人们无论在哪里都能享受更身临其境的虚拟现实体验。Task3阅读思维升华:主题实践

1.WhatdoyouthinkoftheapplicationofVRineducation?(CriticalThinking批判性思维)ItiswonderfultouseVRtohelpunderstandsomethingcomplexandabstract.

2.WhatotherapplicationsofVRdoyouknowabout?WhatfuturedevelopmentdoyouthinkVRwillhave?(CreativeThinking创造性思维)VRisnowbeingusedtohelppeoplelearntodrive.Thelearnersputonaspecialheadsetandbegintodriveavirtualcar.Ithelpsthelearnerspractisesomeessentialskills.Inmyopinion,VRtechnologywillbemorematureandbeappliedinmoreaspectsinthefuture,asitissoconvenientandeffectiveinfulfillingsomedifficulttasks.

要点精研·探究学习1.definitionn.定义;释义;解释*(2020·天津高考)I’mrelievedtoknowthat“cool”hasamuchbroaderdefinitionthanwhatIusedtothink.我很欣慰地知道“酷”的定义比我以前想的要宽泛得多。*(2020·新高考全国Ⅱ卷)Ifyourchildenjoysbeinginthekitchen,thentheculinarycampisdefinitelytherightfit.如果您的孩子喜欢在厨房里,那么烹饪营绝对是正确的选择。*(2020·天津高考)Thisnewstartgavemeanopportunitytoredefinemyselfanddiscoveranentirelynewversionof“cool”.这个新的开始给了我一个重新定义自己的机会,并发现了一个全新的“酷”的版本。【词块积累】(1)definitionof定义bydefinition 按照定义;当然地(2)define vt.定义;规定definesth.as 把某事定义为bedefinedas 被定义为(3)definite adj.一定的;确切的Itisdefinitethat 毫无疑问bedefiniteabout 对……有把握(4)definitely adv.清楚地,当然;明确地【即学活用】语法填空(1)Thereisnogeneralagreementonastandarddefinition(definite)ofintelligence.(2)Livinginahighlycompetitivesociety,youdefinitely(definite)havetoarmyourselfwithmoderntechnologyandskills.(3)Theyhaveverydefinite(define)ideasonhowtobringupchildren.(4)Araceisdefined(define)asaclassofindividualswithcommoncharacteristics.2.engagevt.&vi.吸引住(注意力、兴趣等);雇用;聘用;与……建立密切联系*Withoutyourguidanceandencouragement,wecouldn’thavemadesogreatprogress,sowedecidetoengageyouasourguide.没有您的指导和鼓励,我们不可能取得如此大的进步,所以我们决定聘请您做我们的向导。*(2019·北京高考)Thestudentsbenefitingmostfromcollegearethosewhoaretotallyengagedinacademiclife,takingfulladvantageofthecollege’schancesandresources.从大学获益最多的学生是那些完全从事学术生活,充分利用大学的机会和资源的学生。*Whathappenedbetweenthecoupleisamystery.Nooneknowswhytheybrokeupaftertheirengagement.这对夫妇之间发生了什么是一个谜。没人知道他们订婚后为什么分手。【词块积累】(1)engagesb.as使担任……职务;聘用某人当……engagewith 与……接洽;建立友好关系engagesb.in 使某人参加……;让某人从事于……beengagedin 参与;从事于;忙于beengagedtosb. 与某人订婚getengaged 订婚;参与beengaged 约会;占线(2)engagement n.婚约;约会engagementring 订婚戒指engagementwith 参与breakoffone’sengagementtosb. 解除与某人的婚约【小词汇·大文化】Wewillsupportthecentralregiontoactivelyengageintherestructuringofglobalindustrialchainsandstrengthenglobalcooperationinareasincludingtechnologyandenergy.我们将支持中部地区积极参与全球产业链重组,加强技术、能源等领域的全球合作。【即学活用】语法填空(1)Heiscurrentlyengagedasaconsultant.(2)Huckwassilentforsometimeandengagedinamentalstruggle.(3)Theirengagement(engage)wasannouncedinthelocalpaper.(4)HewasengagedtoLucytendaysago.(5)Shehastheabilitytoengagewithyoungminds.3.initialadj.最初的;开始的;n.首字母*Myinitialreactionwastodeclinetheoffer.我最初的反应是要婉言谢绝这个提议。*Thecowsweremarkedwiththeirowner’sinitialsandanumber.这些奶牛被标记上了它们主人的姓名首字母和一个数字。*Forecasterssaythestormsmaynotbeasbadastheyinitiallypredicted.预报员们说暴风雨可能不像他们最初预报的那样糟。【词块积累】(1)initialstages最初阶段;原始期initialreaction 最初反应initialconditions 初始条件initialdata 原始数据(2)initially adv.最初,首先;开头【即学活用】(1)写出下列黑体部分的意思①Thebusinessquicklyrepaidtheinitialcostonadvertising. (最初成本)②DuringtheinitialstagesoftheGulfWar,pricesmovedupby21%. (最初阶段)③Wesuggestthattheseexperimentsberepeatedusingawiderrangeofinitialconditions. (初始条件)(2)语法填空Initially(initial)thegovernmentwasunwillingtoacceptthedefeat.4.annoyvt.使恼怒;使生气;打扰;骚扰*(2020·全国Ⅱ卷)Thereisalsothematteroftone.Whohasn’treceivedanemailsoannoyingthatitruinedanentireday?还有语调的问题。谁没有收到过一封让人心烦的、毁了一整天的邮件呢?*Tobehonest,voterssometimesfeelannoyed,notbecausetheyhatevoting,butbecausetheyaredividedbetweenemotionandfairness.说实话,选民有时会感到烦恼,不是因为他们讨厌投票,而是因为他们在情感和公平之间有分歧。*Itannoyedhimthathefoundtheyhadn’twaitedforhim.他发现他们没有等他,这使他很恼火。【词块积累】(1)annoysb.withsth./bydoingsth.因(做)某事使某人烦恼(2)annoyed adj.感到恼火的;觉得生气的;颇为生气的beannoyedwithsb. 对某人感到生气beannoyedat/about 因……而生气(3)annoying adj.使人不高兴的;恼人的;烦人的【即学活用】语法填空(1)Heseemedannoyedatyourcomplainingmanner.(2)Theannoying(annoy)thingabouttheschemeisthatit’sconfusing.(3)Annoyed(annoy)toseeLiDanstillsleeping,shesaidinaloudvoice,“LiDan,getup!”(4)Failureisannoying(annoy),butwhatfailurecanteachusmayneverbetaughtinotherways.5.globen.球体;球状物;地球仪;地球;世界*Theoverheadlightwascoverednowwithawhiteglobe.顶灯现在被一个白色的球状物罩了起来。*HongKong’sstockmarketfell,settingoffaglobalfinancialcrisis.香港股市下跌,引发全球金融危机。*(2020·全国Ⅱ卷)Thepopularityoftheseplatformsisspreadingglobally.这些平台的流行正在全球蔓延。【词块积累】(1)aroundtheglobe全球;世界各地theglobe 地球;世界(2)global adj.全球的globaleconomy 全球经济globalwarming 全球变暖globalmarket 全球市场(3)globally adv.全球地;世界上语法填空(1)Hesailedroundtheglobe.(2)Itwasagreatachievementthatamonthlateraglobal(globe)agreementwasreached.(3)Today,asurbanpopulationexplodesglobally(global),citiesbecomemorecrowded.6.expensen.费用;开销;开支*Thedigitalcamerainourshopisofhighquality.Ifthereshouldbesomethingwrongwithitwhileitisstillunderguarantee,wewouldrepairitatourexpense.我们店里的数码相机质量很好。万一有什么毛病,在保修期内我们负责修理,修理费我们掏。*Withfoodourbiggestweeklyhouseholdexpense,SusannaandMattspendtimewithadifferentfamilyeachweek.我们每周最大的家庭消费是食物,苏珊娜和马特每周住在不同的家庭里。*Asageneralrule,themoreexpensivethecomputeris,thebetteritis.通常规则是,电脑越贵越好。【词块积累】(1)atgreatexpense以巨大的代价attheexpenseof 以……为代价;由某人出钱atsb’sexpense 由某人出钱atnoexpense 不花钱地living/household/medical/legalexpenses 生活费用/家庭开支/医疗费用/律师费用(2)expensive adj.昂贵的(3)expensively adv.昂贵地【即学活用】语法填空(1)Wemustlimittheexpenses(expense)towhatwecanafford.(2)Pleaseinformuswherewecouldrentahouse—nottooexpensive(expense)butconvenient.(3)Heearnedhisfortuneattheexpenseofhishealth.(4)Shewasexpensively(expensive)dressed,withfinefursandjewels.7.envyn.&vt.羡慕;忌妒*Graduallyhebegantoacknowledgehisfeelingsofenvytowardshismother.渐渐地他开始承认自己对母亲的羡慕。*WhenMaryconductedtheeveningpartyonthestage,hercolleagueslookedatherwithenvy.当玛丽在舞台上主持晚会时,她的同事们都羡慕地看着她。*It’sadifficultsituationyou’rein.Idon’tenvyyou.你的处境很困难。万幸不是我摊上。【词块积累】(1)envyof忌妒……;羡慕……theenvyof 令人忌妒(羡慕)的人(事物)withenvy 忌妒地;羡慕地begreenwithenvy 羡慕极了;十分忌妒outofenvy 出于妒忌(2)envysb.sth. 忌妒某人某事;羡慕某人某事notenvysb./sth. 不羡慕某人/某物;庆幸不必做别人非做不可的事(3)envious adj.羡慕的;忌妒的【小词汇·大文化】China’seconomicperformanceoverthepastfourdecadeshasbeentheenvyoftheworld.What’smore,itrootedoutabsolutepoverty.中国过去40年的经济表现令世界艳羡。更重要的是,它消除了绝对贫困。语法填空(1)Theylookedwithenvyatherlatestpurchase.(2)Britain’sNationalHealthServicewasoncetheenvyoftheworld.(3)Onlyshehasaccesstosuchpreciousresources,whichisenvied(envy)byherfellows.(4)Itiswrongofyoutoenvy(envy)thepeoplewhoaresuperiortoyou.

(5)Theyonlysaysuchunkindthingsaboutyououtofenvy.(6)Hesawtheenvious(envy)lookintheotherboy’seyes.(7)Whatbeautifulfurnitureyouhavegotinyourapartment!Iamgreenwithenvy.8.ahostof许多;大量*TheTangDynastyproducedahostofgreatpoets,suchasLiBai,DuFuandBaiJuyi.唐朝有许多大诗人,如李白、杜甫、白居易等。*Arealpandemic,ofcourse,wouldthrowupahostofotherproblems.当然,真正的流行病还会引发大量的其他问题。【词块积累】表示“大量的;许多”的词语可分为以下几类:【即学活用】语法填空(1)Alargenumberofbookshavebeenstolen(steal)fromthelibrarysofar.

(2)Thenumberoftreeslargerthantwofeetacrosshasdeclined(decline)by50percentinrecentyears.

(3)Morethanonedoctorwasinvolved(involve)intherescuethattookplaceaftertheearthquake.(4)Onesurveyshowsthatlargeamountsofwaterarewasted(waste)everyyearinChina,andthatonethirdisavailabletobesaved.(5)Largequantitiesoflandintheareahavebeenreserved(reserve)fornationalparkstheseyears,whichare(be)nowhometobears,wolves,andotherwildanimals.

(6)Agreatdealofmoneywasdonated(donate)toauniversitybyanordinaryworker,whicharousedpublicattention.9.boildownto归结为;基本问题是*Whattheywantboilsdowntojustonething.Itisland.他们想要的归根结底只有一样东西,那就是土地。*Thewholeissuewillprobablyboildowntoparentalresponsibility.整个事件也许会归结为父母的责任问题。*Sothequestionwillalwaysboildownto:whopaysfortheextracost,andtakestheinitialrisk?所以问题总是会归结为:谁为这额外花费买单,谁是第一个吃螃蟹的人?【词块积累】comedownto归根结底getdownto 开始认真考虑;着手处理lookdownupon 看不起downtotheground 彻底地down-to-earth 现实的;讲求实在的【即学活用】(1)Hewrotealotinhisletter,whichcanboildowntoitthathefeltverysorryforhisabsence.

他在信里写了很多,归结为一句话,他为他没有能来表示歉意。(2)Shegotdowntoherworkrightafterherholiday.

假日一过,她便安下心来进行工作。(3)Allworkisofequalvalue,sowecan’tlookdownuponthosemanualworkers.

所有工作都有同等价值,所以我们不能歧视体力劳动者。(4)Thishousewillsuitusdowntotheground.

这房子非常适合我们。10.WhatifItoldyouthatdoctorscouldcreateavirtual“twin”inordertopractiseadelicatesurgerybeforeattemptingitonthepatient?如果我告诉你,医生可以创造一个虚拟的“双胞胎”,以便在病人身上做手术前先进行精密的手术练习,那该会怎样呢?

【句式解构】Whatif...?疑问句,表示“假使……将会怎么样?”相当于“Whatwillhappenif...?”含有What的常见省略式问句有:Whatfor?为什么?Sowhat?那又怎么样?What’sup?怎么了?发生什么事了?Howcome?怎么会这样呢?*(2020·全国Ⅰ卷)Whatiflaterinlifetheycometoametaphoricaldoor,likeanopportunityofsomesort,andinsteadofopeningthedoorandtakingtheopportunity,theyjuststareatitandwonder,“Whatifitisn’tadoor?”如果在以后的生活中,他们来到一扇比喻性的门,比如某种机会,他们没有打开门并抓住机会,而是盯着它想,“如果这不是一扇门会怎样呢?”*Whatifitrainedandthenfrozeallthroughthosemonths?如果那几个月一直下雨然后又结冰该怎么办?【即学活用】(1)—I’mafraidit’stooexpensive.—Sowhat?Wehaveplentyofmoney.

——恐怕太贵了。——那有什么关系?我们有足够的钱。(2)—Susanisabsentfromtoday’swritingclass.—Howcome?AsfarasIknow,shehasnevermissedaclass.

——苏珊今天没来上写作课。——怎么会呢?据我所知,她从没缺过一节课。11.Itwon’tbelongbeforevirtualmuseumsandinteractivethree-Dexhibitionsbecomecommon.

虚拟博物馆和交互式3D展览很快就会普及。【句式解构】before引导时间状语从句(1)before引导时间状语从句时,翻译比较灵活,可译为“在……之前;……之后才……;(不久)就……;还没来得及就……”等意义。(2)含before的常用句式:beforesb.knewit不知不觉就……Itwon’tbelongbefore...不久就……(before从句用一般现在时)Itwillbe+时间段+before...过若干时间才……(before从句用一般现在时)Itwasn’t...before...没过多长时间就……(before从句用一般过去时)Itwas...before...过了多长时间才……(before从句用一般过去时)*(2020·天津高考)BeforeVinniecouldsayyes,thePresidenthurriedon,ashadeofapologyinhisvoice.威尼还没来得及说“是”,总统就匆匆往前走了,声音里带着一丝歉意。*Sheandherfamilyhidawayfornearlytwenty-fivemonthsbeforetheywerediscovered.她与家人躲藏了将近二十五个月后才被发现。*Withglobalwarmingbecomingmoreandmoreserious,itwon’tbelongbeforesomecoastalcitiesdisappear.随着全球变暖变得越来越严重,一些沿海城市不久就会消失。【即学活用】翻译下列句子(1)SheleftbeforeIcouldevenmakeittothedoortooffermythanks.我甚至还没来得及走到门口表达我的谢意,她就离开了。(2)BeforeIknewitanhourhadpassedanditwastimetomoveontolunch.不知不觉一个小时就过去了,到了吃午饭的时间了。(3)Itwillbefiveyearsbeforewemeetagain.五年后我们才能再见面。(4)ItwasnearlyadaybeforeherealizedhismistakeandsaidsorrytohisfriendPeter.将近一天之后,他才意识到他的错误并向他的朋友彼得道歉。【要点拾遗】1.practicaladj.实际的;真实的;切实可行的;有用的;实事求是的*Itseemedstrangethatheshouldhaverejectedthepracticalsuggestionputforwardbyus.看起来很奇怪,他竟然拒绝了我们提出的行之有效的建议。*(2020·全国Ⅰ卷)Dataaboutthemoon’scomposition,suchashowmuchiceandothertreasuresitcontains,couldhelpChinadecidewhetheritsplansforafuturelunarbasearepractical.有关月球成分的数据,比如月球上有多少冰和其他宝藏,可以帮助中国决定未来建立月球基地的计划是否可行。*(2020·全国Ⅰ卷)Infact,anyonewishingtotryracewalkingshouldprobablyfirstconsultacoachorexperiencedracertolearnpropertechnique,shesays.Ittakessomepractice.她说,事实上,任何想尝试竞走的人都应该先请教教练或有经验的竞走者,学习正确的技术。这需要一些练习。【词块积累】(1)practicalexperience实践经验practicaladvice/help/support 切实的忠告/帮助/支持inpracticalterms 实际上forpracticalpurposes 实际上economicalandpractical 经济实用(2)practice n.实践;练习;惯例vi.&vt.练习;实习;实行theoryandpractice 理论与实践common/current/standardpractice 一般/现行/常规做法practicemakesperfect 熟能生巧practicedoingsth. 练习做某事【即学活用】语法填空(1)Hebroughtupapractical(practice)planinthemeeting,whichbroughtdownthecostofproduction.(2)Itsoundslikeagoodsuggestion,butIwonderwhatitwillmeaninpracticalterms.(3)Weoftenpracticespeaking(speak)Englishamongourselves.2.attheforefrontof处于最前列,进入重要地位*TheEuropeanUnionhasbeenattheforefrontofcap-and-tradepolicy.欧盟一直走在总量管制与交易政策的前沿。*Thenewproducttookthecompanytotheforefrontofthecomputersoftwarefield.该新产品使这家公司跻身计算机软件业的前列。*ThetwostonelionsstandinginfrontofTian’anmenwitnessedmanygreathistoricevents.天安门前的这两头石狮目睹了许多重大的历史事件。【词块积累】on/atthecuttingedge处在最前沿的位置infrontof 在……的前面inthefrontof 在……(里面的)前面aheadof 在……之前;领先inadvance 提前;预先priorto 在……之前;居先【即学活用】语法填空(1)WomenhavealwaysbeenattheforefrontoftheGreenmovement.(2)Theelectionwasheldsixmonthsaheadofschedule.(3)Thechildbehavedsowellinclassthattheteacherpraisedhisgoodbehaviourinfrontofothers.(4)Studentsareaskedtopreparematerialinadvanceofeachweeklyseminar.名著悦读·素养培优ATaleofTwoCities(excerpt)TheroadtoParis—1775Itwasthebestoftimes,itwastheworstoftimes.Itwastheseasonoflight,itwastheseasonofdarkness.Itwasthespringofhope,itwasthewinterofsadness.Itwastheyearonethousandsevenhundredandseventy-five.InFrancetherewasaKingandaQueen,andinEnglandtherewasaKingandaQueen.Theybelievedthatnothingwouldeverchange.ButinFrancethingswerebad,andgettingworse.Thepeoplewerepoor,hungryandunhappy.TheKingmadepapermoneyandspentit,andthepeoplehadnothingtoeat.Behindcloseddoorsinthehomesofthepeople,voicesspokeinwhispersagainsttheKingandhisnoblemen;theywereonlywhispers,buttheyweretheangrywhispersofdesperatepeople.LateoneNovembernight,inthatsameyear1775,acoachgoingfromLondontoDover,stoppedatthetopofalonghill.Thehorsesweretired,butastheyrested,thedriverheardanotherhorsecomingfastupthehillbehindthem.Theriderstoppedhishorsebesidethecoachandshouted:“Iwantapassenger,MrJarvisLorry,fromTellson’sBankinLondon.”“IamMrJarvisLorry,”saidoneofthepassengers,puttinghisheadoutofthewindow.“Whatdoyouwant?”“It’sme!Jerry,JerryCruncher,fromTellson’sBank,sir,”criedthemanonthehorse.“What’sthematter,Jerry?”calledMrLorry.“Amessageforyou,MrLorry.You’vegottowaitatDoverforayounglady.”“Verywell,Jerry,”saidMrLorry.“TellthemmyanswerisCAMEBACKTOLIFE”.Itwasastrangemessage,andastrangeranswer.Nooneinthecoachunderstoodwhattheymeant.ThenextdayMrLorrywassittinginhishotelinDoverwhenayoungladyarrived.Shewaspretty,withgoldenhairandblueeyes,andMrLorryrememberedasmallchild,almostababy.HehadcarriedherinhisarmswhenhecamefromCalaistoDover,fromFrancetoEngland,manyyearsago.MrLorryaskedtheyoungladytositdown.“MissManette,”hesaid.“Ihaveastrangestorytotellyou,aboutoneofthecustomersofTellson’sBank.That’swhereIwork.”“Yes,butIdon’tquiteunderstand,MrLorry,”saidtheyounglady.“Ireceive