高中英语 unit 5 the power of nature知识精讲 新人教版选修6.docx

1、高中英语 unit 5 the power of nature知识精讲 新人教版选修6高二英语选修6 Unit 5 The power of nature人教新课标版一、学习目标：知识目标：学习本单元的单词、短语和句型。能力目标：利用所学基础知识来提高实际做题能力。二、重点、难点：重要单词：equipment, power, appoint, wave, absolute, suit, potential, actual, shoot, anxious, guarantee重要短语：make ones way, glance through, vary fromto, protect from

2、, be home to, pick up, have a gift for重要句型1）This is because no one lives near the top of Mount Kilauea. 2）I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day.3）but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched.4）Among the rare animals are cranes, black

3、bears, leopards, and tigers.三、知能提升：（一）重点单词单词学习1. equipment n.设备; 器材; 装备; 配备【例句】We must provide the school out with necessary equipment.我们必须向这所学校提供必需的设备。【知识拓展】equip vt.装备, 配备；使有能力, 使胜任 equipwith用装备They equipped themselves with a pair of sharp axes and set off for the forest.他们带上两把利斧便朝森林走去。His college

4、 study has equipped him for a career as a teacher.大学的学习使他能胜任教师的工作。2. power n.【用法】1）权力, 势力; 影响力例句This country extends its power and influence into neighbouring countries.这个国家将其势力与影响扩大至邻国。2）政权例句This new government will come into power next month.新政府将在下个月开始执政。3）职权例句The powers of a judge are defined by

5、law.法官的权限是由法律规定的。4）能力, 天赋; 体力, 力量例句We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.我们很乐意在力所能及的范围内促使其实现。【考查点】strength / power / force的区别strength 用于身体指力气、力量；用于物体指承受或抗拉的强度；也可指长处。 power用于人体、机械或风时指可应用的能量，也可指电力、权力和能力。force用于爆炸、风暴或打击时释放的能量及其对物体的冲击力；也可指暴力。【知识拓展】powerful adj. 强健的, 强而有力的

6、；强大的, 作用大的come into power掌权；上台power station 发电站【考题链接】Your cousin is so full of _ that he cant keep still. A. force B. power C. strength D. energy答案：D解题思路：词义辨析题。full of energy意为“精力充沛”，符合句意。3. appoint vt.任命, 委派；确定, 指定; 约定【例句】He was appointed president of Beijing University. 他被任命为北京大学的校长。We must appoin

7、t a day to meet again.我们要约定好下次会面的日期。He appointed the schoolhouse as the place for the meeting.他指定校舍为开会地点。【知识拓展】appointment n.约会, 约定, 预约 have / make an appointment with sb跟某人约会。I have an appointment with him at four oclock.我和他在四点钟有个约会。They made an appointment for the second day of May.他们在五月二号有个约会。【考题

8、链接】He had a talent for computer and was_ manager of the company at the age of 30.A. assigned B. appointed C. named D. honored答案：B 解题思路：词义辨析题。这里appoint意为“任命”。而A意为“布置”；C意为“命名”；D意为“给荣誉”，都与句意不符。4. wave【用法】1）n. 波, 波浪, 波涛,海浪；挥手, 招手例句The waves are high. 波涛汹涌。He saluted his friends with a wave of the hand.他

9、挥手向他的朋友致意。2）vi. 飘扬, 摇摆, 起伏例句The grass waved in the wind.草在风中摇摆不定。3）vt. & vi. 挥动示意, 挥手(打招呼、问候等)例句He waved until they were out of sight.他挥着手, 直到再也看不到他们。We waved good-bye to her at the airport.我们在机场向她挥手告别。5. absolute adj. 绝对的, 完全的；全部的；不受任何限制约束的; 无条件的【例句】I look upon this as an absolute necessity.我认为这是绝对

10、必要的。Can an absolute ruler do just as he pleases?独裁者就能为所欲为吗?【知识拓展】absolutely adv. 完全地；绝对地Lucy is absolutely devoted to her cats.露西全身心地爱着她的猫。Dont worry. Your voice sounds absolutely fine.别担心，你的声音听起来非常好。【考查点】absolutely还可以用于口语中，用以强调，表示毫无保留、无条件地赞同。意为完全正确，一点错也没有。“Do you think so?” “Absolutely.”“你是这样想的吗？”“

11、当然。”【考题链接】When giving evidence in a law court, people are expected to tell the _ truth.A. maximum B. perfect C. positive D. absolute答案：D解题思路：词义辨析题。本句句意：在法庭上提供证据时，人们要提供绝对的事实。A意为“最大极限的”，B意为“完美的”，C意为“明确的”，D意为“完全的”，根据句意应选D项。6. suit 【用法】1）n.一套衣服例句He changed his overalls for a suit.他脱下工装裤, 换上了一套西服。Ill tak

12、e my swimming suit. 我将带着我的游泳衣。2）vt.适合于(某人)例句That song doesnt suit her voice.那首歌不适合她的嗓音。These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.这些式样可加以更改, 以适合个人的喜好。3）对方便, 使满意例句Will that time suit? 那个时间合适吗?【考查点】match, suit, fitmatch多指大小、色调、形状、性质等方面的搭配。Its difficult to match the color of the old paint. 很

13、难找到与旧画颜色相配的色彩。suit多指合乎需要、口味、性格、条件、地位等。This candidate does not suit our qualifications. 这个候选人不符合我们的条件。Does this time suit you ? 这个时间适合您吗？fit多指尺寸、大小合适。The coat fits me well, but the style doesnt suit me.这件大衣尺寸上很适合我，但是款式不适合我。【考题链接】How about eight oclock outside the cinema?That _ me fine. A. fits B. mee

14、ts C. satisfies D. suits答案：D解题思路：本题指时间上适合于某人，合乎需要，所以选D项。7. potential1）adj. 潜在的, 有可能的【例句】Its important to draw out a childs potential capacities.发掘孩子的潜在能力是很重要的。2）n. 潜力, 潜能, 可能性【例句】This new invention has an enormous sales potential.这项新发明有巨大的销售潜力。【考题链接】People who dont smoke have less _of suffering from

15、 heart disease than those who do so.A. potential B. cause C. hope D. problem答案：A解题思路：词义辨析题。根据句意：不吸烟的人比吸烟的人患心脏病的可能性要小。这里potential的意思为“可能性”。B“原因”，C“希望”，D“问题”均不符合句意。8. actual adj. 实在的, 实际的, 事实上的【例句】Whats your actual income? 你的实际收入是多少？【知识拓展】actually adv. 实际上, 确实Actually, I have been teaching English for

16、 ten years. 实际上我教英语已有十年之久。actually的同义短语有：in fact, as a matter of fact, in reality【考题链接】I dont know the _ income of the family, but I do know it is very small.A. true B. real C. actual D. exactly答案：C解题思路：actual 表示“实际的，真实的”，如：the actual price，而exactly是副词，不能修饰名词。A、C意为“真正的”，与句意不符。9. shoot vt. & vi.开枪, 射

17、击; 射中, 射死【例句】She has shot the wolf wounded. 她已经把那只狼打伤了。Our striker got into a good position to shoot, but then missed his kick.我们的前锋取得一个有利的位置射门, 可惜没有射中。【知识拓展】n. 幼苗；嫩芽；新枝Rose bushes shoot again after being cut back.玫瑰丛修剪后还能再长出新枝。10. anxious adj. 焦急的, 忧虑的, 担心的；渴望的, 急切的, 非常希望用法be anxious that 担心be anxi

18、ous for 渴望得到be anxious about担心【例句】We had a very anxious time until we knew that they were safe.我们一直忧虑直到得知他们平安无事。He looks anxious. 他面带忧虑的神色。We are anxious that he should listen to our advice.我们担心他是否会听从我们的劝告。They are really anxious for peace. 他们确实渴望和平。I was anxious for everything to be settled.我渴望每一件事

19、都安排妥当。I was anxious about the children when they didnt come back home from school.孩子放学后没有回家，我非常担心。【考题链接】Get in touch with them, for they will be anxious _ news of your arrival. A. at B. for C. about D. to 答案：B解题思路：本题考查固定搭配。be anxious for意为“渴望得到”。11. guarantee vt. 保证，担保 n. 保证, 保证书,保修【用法】 guarantor 担保

20、人；保证人 stand guarantee for .替担任保证人 guarantee of sth./that 的保证 bank guarantee 银行担保 offer ones house as a guarantee以房屋为担保品【例句】Blue skies are not always a guarantee of fine weather. 蔚蓝的天空并不永远保证晴朗的天气。 Many shopkeepers guarantee satisfaction to customers. 许多店主保证使顾客满意。We cannot guarantee the punctual arriv

21、al of trains in fogy weather. 雾天我们不能保证火车准时到达。The rain guarantees a good crop this year.这场雨保证了今年有好收成。My watch is guaranteed for one year.我的表保修一年。【考题链接】Working hard is not only a_ of great success, but is among the essential requirements.A. sign B. signal C. guarantee D. supposition答案：C解题思路：考查名词辨析。由前句

22、意思为努力工作不仅是（获得）巨大成功的保证，可知选C。即学即练1. As the medicine took _，the patient became quieter. A. force B. power C. effect D. part2. What do you think of John?Well, _ his homework is late，but on the whole，hes a good student. A. generally B. especially C. absolutely D. occasionally3. Most of us think this refe

23、rence book _ better _our textbook. A. goes; with B. fits; for C. suits; to D. matches; with4. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral formation in the world and is visible from space! _, it is not one reef but a chain of thousands.A. Generally B. Particularly C. Probably D. Actually（二）重点短语短语学习1.

24、 make ones way（向某地）走（去）【例句】She hesitated, but made her way forward. 她犹豫了一下，但还是向前走去。She hastily left the room, and made her way to her bed. 她匆忙离开房间，朝她床边走去。【知识拓展】make ones way 还表示“有出息” If you want to make your way in the world, you must learn to work hard while you are still young. 你若想要扬名于世，在年轻的时候就要学会

25、发奋。make way (for) 让路，让位All the traffic has to make way for a fire engine. 所有的车辆都得给消防车让道。I shall make way for a younger man.我将把职位让给更年轻的人。【考题链接】If you want to_, you must work hard while youre still young.A. make your way B. make its way C. make a way D. make the way答案：A解题思路: 考查动词短语辨析。按照句意：如果你想走出自己的路，趁

26、着年轻你必须好好努力。make it way意为“有利可图”，不合题意，C，D搭配有误，选A项。2. glance through浏览；粗略地看【例句】He glanced through his notebook before the exam.考试之前，他粗略地温习了一下他的笔记本。【知识拓展】at a glance（看）一眼（就）；马上She saw at a glance what had happened.她一眼就看出发生了什么事。at first glance乍看之下，一看就At first glance the plan seemed unworkable.乍一看此计划好像不可行

27、。3. vary fromto 由到不等；从变为 【例句】These fishes vary in price from 3 to 5.这些鱼的价格从3英镑到5英镑不等。Her mood varied from optimism to extreme depression.她的情绪由乐观一变而为极度消沉。【知识拓展】vary in/on 在方面不同vary with/according to 随变化而变化n. variety 多样性；种类 adj. various 各种各样的a variety of /varieties of = various 多种多样的diversity “多样性 变化多

28、样” 相当于varietya wide diversity of opinions 众说纷纭a great diversity of methods各种不同的方法【考题链接】The charge _from 5 yuan to 10 yuan.A. changes B. varies C. differ D. range答案：B 解题思路：考查动词词义辨析。由句意可知此处是指“收费的多样化”，故选B。4. protect from保护，不受【例句】Put on sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight.戴上太阳镜以保护你的眼睛不受阳光的伤害。【

29、考查点】protectfrom与preventfrom虽然这两个短语形似，但意义不同。protectfrom后常接名词，而preventfrom的意思是“阻止，防止”，其后常接动名词。Nothing can prevent the Mainland and Taiwan from reuniting into one. 没有什么能阻止大陆与台湾的统一。【考题链接】He was wearing his dark glasses to _ his eyes from the strong sunlight. A. defend B. protect C. prevent D. stop答案：B解题

30、思路：词义辨析题。protect保护，defend保卫，prevent阻止，stop停止。句意：他戴上墨镜以保护眼睛免受强烈阳光的伤害，选B项。5. be home to产地, 生长地; 发源地【例句】China is home to pandas. 中国是熊猫的故乡。Yunnan province is home to elephants and peacocks.云南是大象和孔雀的生息地。Paris is home to womens fashions.巴黎是妇女时装的中心。6. pick up拾起；抱起；（无意中）学会；见到；听出，收听到；搭载；好转（转好）; 恢复【例句】He picked up his crying child. 他抱起了他的啼哭的孩子。If you go to England youll soon pick up English. 你如果到英国去，很快就能学会英语的。My newly-bought radio can pick up BBC programmes. 我新买的收音机可以接收BBC的节目。Well send the ambul