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Unit4 Amazing Plants and Animals
1. appear (v. 出现 )→appearance (n. 外貌；出现) →disappear v (v.消失)
2. disappoint (v. 使失望;) → disappointed adj. (失望的;) →disappointing (adj. 令人失望的; )→ disappointment (n. 失望)
3. protect ( v. 保护; )→protection (n. 保护; )→protective (adj. 保护的)
4. communicate (v. 交流;) → communication (n. 交流) →communicative (adj.健谈的)=talktive
5. happy （adj. 幸福的; ）→happily （adv. 幸福地）→happiness (n. 幸福;)
6. connect （v. 连接;） →connection （n. 联系;） → connected （adj. 连接的）
7. important （adj. 重要; ）→importantly （adv. 重要地）→importance （n. 重要性; ）
8. live （v. 生活；）→lively （adj. 生机勃勃的；）→living （adj. 活着的）
9. popular （adj.受欢迎的）→ popularity (n. 流行)
10. imagine（v.想象）→ imagination (n.想象力) →imaginative (adj.有想象力的)
11.moss （n.苔藓）→mossy （adj.长满苔藓的）
12. actual (adj. 实际的) →actually (adv.实际上) =in fact
13. Africa (n. 非洲) →African (adj.非洲的)
14. weigh (v.称重) →weight (n.重量)
15. connect (v.连接) →connected (adj.连接的) →connection (n.联系)
16. act (v.表演；行动) →active (adj.活跃的；积极的) →action (n. 行动) →activity （n.活动）
→actor (n.男演员) →actress（n.女演员）
17.protect (v. 保护) →protection (n.保护)
词汇标注小窍门：
1. 学会用缩写：形容词 (adj.)，副词 (adv.)，名词 (n.)，动词(v.)
2. 常见词根词缀：
形容词后缀：-able/-ible (表示能够...的)，-y (表示像...一样的)，-ful (充满...的)
名词后缀：ation (表示动作或过程)，-ness (表示状态或品质)，-er (表示人或物)，-ment (表示动作的结果或产品)，-ing (名词或形容词后缀，表示动作的进行或结果)
副词后缀：-ly (表示以......的方式)
Section A (1a-Pronunciation)
take / have a test 参加测试
start a test 开始测试
be popular with… 受……欢迎
in the world 在世界上
on (the) earth 在地球上
on land 在陆地上
land on… 降落在……上
one of …… ……之一
run (the) fastest 跑得最快
agree with sb 同意某人
completely agree with you 完全同意你的观点
go on 继续
answer the questions about plants回答关于植物的问题
a test on animals and plants 一个关于动植物的测试
Do you have any idea 你有什么想法吗？
What’s the largest animal in the world
世界上最大的动物是什么？
What’s amazing about the blue whale
蓝鲸有什么令人惊叹的地方
The blue whale is the heaviest animal on earth.
蓝鲸是地球上最重的动物。
Which animal runs the fastest 哪种动物跑得最快？
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
猎豹是所有陆地上跑得最快的动物
I think it’s the most beautiful animal in the world.
我认为它是世界上最美丽的动物？
What is the oldest plant in the world
世界上最古老的植物是什么？
I think moss is one of the oldest plants.
我认为苔藓是最古老的植物之一。
It appeared 470 million years ago. 它出现在4.7亿年前。
What kind of tree is the tallest in the world
什么种类的树是世界上最高的？
I hope I can see some one day. 我希望有一天能亲眼看到
Section A (2a-2e)
a folding fan 折叠扇
a painting of bamboo 一幅竹子的画
one of the most popular subjects 最受欢迎的主题之一
a symbol of goodness… 美德的象征
I didn’t know that before 我之前不知道这一点
learn a lot of interesting things学到很多有趣的东西
one of the fastest-growing plants生长最快的植物之一
use sth to do sth / use sth for doing sth 用某物做某事
make instruments 制作器械
eat bamboo shoots 吃竹笋
be interested in (doing) sth 对(做)某事感兴趣
share sth with sb 与某人分享某物
seem to be 似乎是；好像是
feel free (to do sth) 可以随便做某事
feel free to ask me any questions you have
如有任何问题，请随时向我提问
I’d love to share…with… 我很乐意与……分享…
Can you tell me why… 你能告诉我为什么…
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants.
竹子是生长最快的植物之一
The Bamboo Sea in Sichuan is the largest and oldest bamboo forest in China.
四川的蜀南竹海是中国最大且最古老的竹林
Chameleon(变色龙） ●change its body color ●avoid predators Hummingbird（蜂鸟） ● the smallest bird in the world ●flap its wings extremely fast Octopus （章鱼） ●intelligence ●change the texture and color of its skin Electric eel（电鳗） ●generate electric shocks ●stun prey and defend against predators
Bamboo（竹子） ●grow extremely fast ●sometimes up to 91 cm in a single day Baobab（猴面包树） ●store a large amount of water in its thick trunk ●huge trunk Corpse flower （尸花 / 泰坦魔芋） ●the largest unbranched inflorescence ●gives off a smell like rotting flesh Venus Flytrap(捕蝇草) ●When an insect lands on its leaf, the leaf can snap shut quickly to trap and digest it.
Grammar Focus (3a-3c)
jump the highest 跳得最高
up to three meters tall 多达三米高
weigh up to 860 kg 重达860千克
a symbol of hope and long life希望和长寿的象征
thousands of tourists 数以千计的游客
in mid-October 十月中旬
take a walk 散步
bring joy to their heart把快乐带到他们心里
over = more than 超过
sb believe that… 有人认为…
Section B (1a-1f)
in your area在你的地区
no fruits, vegetables, honey没有水果、蔬菜、蜂蜜
at the moment此刻
I realize that句子
be connected with / to与……相连
one of the best examples最好的例子之一
fly from one flower to another从一朵花飞到另一朵
take pollen with them 随身携带花粉
help plants grow帮助植物生长
in fact=actually事实上
without their work没有他们的工作
about 80 percent 大约80%
for this reason出于这个原因
many scientists believe that+句子 许多科学家认为
on this planet 在这个星球上
one of the most interesting animals最有趣的动物之一
work hard together一起努力工作
make homes 打造家园
in order to为了
store honey储存蜂蜜
create honeycombs 筑蜂巢
another interesting thing另外一件有趣的事情
how they communicate他们如何沟通
use a dance to tell the others舞蹈来告诉其他的 (蜜蜂)
tell sb sth告诉某人某事
where and how far away the food is食物的位置和距离有多远
play an important part in ... 在…… 中起重要作用
the ecosystem of .. ...的生态系统
the number of ... ...的数量
a number of ... 许多
need one’s help需要某人的帮助
need sb. to do sth. 需要某人做某事
give me an example给我举个例子
be home to sb / sth有……栖息
destroy /d str / 破坏
habitats / h b t ts/ 栖息地
The habitats are being destroyed.栖息地正在遭到破坏
fight against 应对，与…..作斗争
climate changes气候变化
viruses/ va r s z/ 病毒
chemicals / k m k lz/化学品
do harm to …对……有害
Section B (2a-3c)
feel disappointed.感到失望
appear in the garden出现在花园里
use bamboo baskets to store food用竹篮来储存食物
(be) about the size of a pea大约一颗豌豆的大小
as big as a human hand和人类的手一样大
protect farms by eating insects通过吃昆虫来保护农场
live on land and in water生活在陆地和水里
in nature 在大自然中
climate change气候变化
live up to 活到；达到
as much as 和……一样多
many kinds of …许多种类的
weigh as much as 200 tons重达200吨
watch them swim观看它们游泳
live in oceans生活在海洋里
eat around four tons of food吃大约四吨食物
play a role (in) 在……中发挥作用，扮演角色
create a lively and healthy ecosystem创造一个充满活力和健康的生态系统
Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in nature——some can grow by almost one meter in just one day! With hollow stems looking like green pipes and thick leaves that stay green all year round, bamboo helps to keep forests fresh and beautiful. Bamboo has many uses. We use it to build strong houses, make useful tools like chairs and baskets, and even create beautiful musical instruments. In some cultures, bamboo is a symbol of strength and flexibility. But now bamboo forests are disappearing quickly. People are cutting down too many of them for money. This is dangerous because bamboo forests clean the air more quickly than most trees! So let's protect them every bamboo plant we save is a gift to the earth. 竹子是自然界中生长最快的植物之一——有些竹子一天就能长近一米！竹子茎干空心，宛如绿色的管道，叶片厚实且四季常绿，为森林增添了生机与美丽。竹子用途广泛。我们用它来建造坚固的房屋，制作实用的工具，如椅子和篮子，甚至还能制作精美的乐器。在一些文化中，竹子象征着力量和柔韧性。但现在竹林正在迅速消失。人们为了赚钱砍伐了太多的竹子。这是很危险的，因为竹林比大多数树木净化空气的速度更快！所以，让我们保护它们吧，我们拯救的每一株竹子都是给地球的礼物。
The peony is a very famous and beautiful flower. It grows on the ground. Its roots are in the soil, and its big, colorful flowers bloom on strong stems. The flowers have many soft petals. They can be red, pink, white, or yellow. The green leaves around the flower make it look even more beautiful. The peony is useful in our life. In some places, people use it to make tea or as medicine because it is good for health. Many people also like to put peonies in their homes. They make the room look bright and happy, especially in spring. More importantly, the peony is special in Chinese culture. People call it the "king of flowers". It represents richness, good luck, and happiness. In the past, it was a flower for noble families. The peony shows us what beauty and elegance are. It is truly a wonderful gift from nature. 牡丹是一种非常著名且美丽的花。它生长在土地上。它的根扎在土壤里，它巨大、鲜艳的花朵开在强壮的茎上。花朵有许多柔软的 petals（花瓣）。它们可以是红色、粉色、白色或黄色的。花朵周围的绿叶使它看起来更加美丽。牡丹在我们的生活中也很有用。在一些地方，人们用它来泡茶或作药，因为它对健康有益。许多人也喜欢把牡丹花放在家里。它们让房间看起来明亮而愉悦，尤其是在春天。更重要的是，牡丹在中国文化中很特别。人们称它为“花中之王”。它象征着富贵、好运和幸福。在过去，它是贵族家庭的花。牡丹向我们展示了何为美丽与优雅。它确实是大自然赐予的一份美妙礼物。
The lotus is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It grows in the water. Its roots stay in the mud, and its flowers stand tall above the water. Its large leaves are round like green umbrellas. They can hold small drops of water. The lotus is usually pink or white. Lotus is part of our life. In many places, people use young lotus leaves to wrap rice. This makes the rice smell good. The seeds inside the lotus are lotus seeds. They are a delicious snack. Many people like them best in summer because they help them feel cool. What' s more, the lotus is special in our Chinese culture. it grows out of the dirty mud but looks so beautiful. That's why people think it stands for being clean and strong. The lotus is really a wonderful gift from nature. 莲花是世界上最神奇的植物之一。它生长在水中。它的根扎在泥土里，花朵却高高挺立在水面上。它的大叶子圆圆的，像绿色的雨伞。它们可以承载小水滴。荷花通常是粉红色或白色的。莲花是我们生活的一部分。在许多地方，人们用嫩莲花包米饭，这样会让米饭闻起来很香。莲花里的种子是莲子，它们是一种美味的零食。许多人夏天最喜欢吃莲子，因为它们能让人感到凉爽。 此外，莲花在我们的中国文化中具有特殊意义。它虽生于污泥之中，却显得如此美丽。正因如此，人们认为它象征着纯洁与坚韧。荷花真是大自然赐予我们的绝妙礼物。
Ginkgo trees are the most ancient trees on earth with a long history of over 200 million years. During autumn, especially in mid-October, their leaves turn bright golden yellow, making streets and parks look like golden seas. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart. It’s popular to take a walk under ginkgo trees, enjoying the beauty and take photos, which attracts thousands of tourists to keep wonderful moment every year. What’s more, in Chinese culture, the ancient ginkgo tree is a symbol of hope and long life. Let’s treasure these amazing trees, for they are not just plants——they are part of our lives and our story. 银杏树是地球上最古老的树种，拥有超过2亿年的悠久历史。在秋天，尤其是十月中旬，它们的叶子会变成明亮的金黄色，使街道和公园看起来像金色的海洋。人们相信，明亮的黄叶能给他们的心灵带来愉悦。在银杏树下散步、欣赏美景并拍照成为了一种流行，每年都吸引着成千上万的游客来捕捉这美好的瞬间。此外，在中国文化中，古老的银杏树象征着希望和长寿。 让我们珍惜这些神奇的树木，因为它们不仅仅是植物——它们是我们生活和故事的一部分。
Frogs are amazing animals that play an important role on our planet. They live in many places around the world. The smallest frogs can be as tiny as a pea, while the largest ones can be as big as a human hand. You may not realize it, but frogs are very helpful to us. They live both on land and in water. On farms, they protect crops by eating a lot of harmful insects. This helps farmers a lot. However, frogs are in danger now. Changes in the environment and pollution are making it hard for them to live. This is a problem because frogs are an important part of the ecosystem. Scientists often study them to understand changes in our climate and environment. We need to protect these small animals. If we lose them, our planet will lose an important friend. Let's work together to give frogs a safe home. 青蛙是很神奇的动物，在我们的星球上扮演着重要的角色。它们生活在世界许多地方。最小的青蛙可以小如一粒豌豆，而最大的则可以像人的手掌一样大。你可能没有意识到，青蛙对我们非常有益。它们既生活在陆地上，也生活在水里。在农场，它们通过捕食大量有害昆虫来保护庄稼，这对农民帮助很大。然而，青蛙现在正面临危险。环境的变化和污染让它们难以生存。这是一个问题，因为青蛙是生态系统的重要组成部分。科学家经常研究它们，以了解我们气候和环境的变化。我们需要保护这些小动物。如果失去它们，我们的星球将失去一位重要的朋友。让我们共同努力，给青蛙一个安全的家。

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