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Unit 4　The Wonders of Nature
第一课时　Section A (1a～2d)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．These photos record the doctor'sunusual(不寻常的) working experiences.
2．At noon，the shadow of the sun tower is directly below(低于) the tower itself.
3．Oceans cover about seventy one percent of the Earth's surface(表面).
4．There is a church at the bottom(底部) of the mountain.
5．As we all know，China has an area of about 9.6 million square(平方) kilometres.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Scientists are studying the climate's influence on sea level(level).
2．A European scientist did much research(research) on cats' language as well as how humans understand it.
3．Before diving(dive) into the water，he took a deep breath.
4．The Yangtze River is different in depth(deep) at different sections，from 1.8 metres to 320 metres deep.
5．The natural world is full of wonders(wonder), from the tiniest insects to the largest whales.
三、补全对话
(天津西青期末)根据下面的对话情景，在空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。
(答案不唯一，合理即可)
Betty：Hi Tony.I heard you and your friends went to Victoria Falls(维多利亚瀑布) last Saturday.1.Did_you_have_a_good_time_there
Tony：Yes，Betty！We had a great Saturday.
Betty：2.Could_you_tell_me_something_about_it
Tony：Sure！It's one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.Also，it's one of the three largest waterfalls in the world.
Betty：That sounds really special！3.How_wide_is_it
Tony：Well，it's over 1，700 metres wide.
Betty：Got it.4.Did_you_take_any_photos_when_you_were_there
Tony：Of course.We took lots of photos.The scenery is so beautiful，and the environment(环境) there is well protected.
Betty：5.That's_great_to_hear! It's important to keep such a wonderful place clean.
Tony：You are right.
Unit 4
第二课时　Section A (3a～3d)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．The waterfall(瀑布) lies in the forest，so it is hard to find it without a guide.
2．The invention of the plane has helped human civilization(文明)make a big step forward.
3．An abacus(算盘) was a great invention inancient(古代的) times.
4．We should protect the Yellow River by all our means(途径).
5．A lot of rich lands in the northern area have turned into desert(沙漠).
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The development(develop) of technology makes our lives better.
2．Beijing is one of the biggest(big) cities in China.
3．Is Yongshu Island thefarthest(far) island off the coast of the southern part of China
4．The Yellow River is China's second longest(long) river after the Yangtze River.
5．The Caspian Sea is the deepest(deep) salt lake in the world.
三、阅读理解
Do you know what the world's highest waterfall is？You may say that it is Niagara Falls.Niagara Falls are really very beautiful，but in terms of(就……而言) height，the most fantastic falls in the world are Angel Falls.They are deep in the jungles of Venezuela.
Few people have ever seen Angel Falls.It's very hard to get there.If you went by car，you would have to travel for weeks through jungles.If you went by plane from Caracas，a city on the southern coast，it would take about four hours.
The fascinating falls are gifts from nature to human.One of the most interesting facts about Angel Falls is how they were found.They were named after an American pilot.His name was Jimmy Angel.In 1937，he crashed(坠毁) his plane near the top of the falls.That's how he found them.
Angel Falls drop nearly a kilometre(about 979 m) from a table top mountain.The water seems to be dropping straight out of the clouds.The height of the falls is so great that by the time the water reaches the ground，it has already turned into fog(雾).
If you have a chance to visit them，you'll never forget them!
【主旨大意】本文主要介绍了世界上最高的瀑布——天使瀑布的位置、得名缘由等信息。
1．Niagara Falls are D．
A．the longest waterfall in the world
B．very dangerous
C．the highest waterfall in the world
D．very beautiful
细节理解题。根据“Niagara Falls are really very beautiful”可知，尼亚加拉大瀑布非常漂亮。
2．Few people have ever seen Angel Falls，because D．
A．visitors can only get there on foot
B．the tickets are very expensive
C．there is no hotel or restaurant
D．it is not easy to get there
细节理解题。根据“Few people have ever seen Angel Falls.It's very hard to get there.”可知，很少有人见过天使瀑布，因为很难到达那里。
3．What happens to Angel Falls' water when reaching the ground？D
A．Rises to clouds.
B．Remains water.
C．Drops from mountain.
D．Turns to fog.
细节理解题。根据“The height of the falls is so great that by the time the water reaches the ground，it has already turned into fog.”可知，天使瀑布的水到达地面就变成了雾。
4．Who found Angel Falls？A
A．An American pilot.
B．An American visitor.
C．A pilot from Canada.
D．A man in Venezuela.
细节理解题。根据“They were named after an American pilot.His name was Jimmy Angel.In 1937，he crashed his plane near the top of the falls.That's how he found them.”可知，一位名叫吉米·安吉尔的美国飞行员发现了天使瀑布。
5．What is the best title for the passage？C
A．Where should We Go
B．Who Found Angel Falls
C．The World's Highest Waterfall.
D．Niagara Falls.
最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了世界上最高的瀑布——天使瀑布的位置、得名缘由等信息。
四、完形填空
(河北唐山阶段练)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
You may think there is only sand in the desert of the world，but it is not true.In the desert，as we know，there is a little rain and it is not __1__ for most plants.Still we can see some plants live in the desert.
There is __2__ in some places in the deserts.We __3__ these places oases(绿洲).In the oases，there are villages and towns.People grow all kinds of vegetables and rice in the fields there.People __4__ live outside the oases.They have camels(骆驼)，sheep and other animals.These animals live __5__ the desert plants for their food and do not need any water.The __6__ are useful to the desert people in many ways.They eat the __7__ and drink the milk of the animals.They __8__ the camels for carrying water，food，and something else.
The people of the desert have to keep __9__ from place to place.They must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals.When there is no more food for their animals，they move to another place.The desert people are __10__．Everyone in the desert likes to help the people in trouble and give them food and water.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1．A.good B．dry
C．basic D．enough
2．A.earth B．plants
C．wood D．water
3．A.say B．call
C．tell D．find
4．A.also B．too
C．either D．still
5．A.on B．with
C．of D．by
6．A.water B．plants
C．animals D．food
7．A.meal B．meat
C．body D．born
8．A.let B．make
C．drive D．use
9．A.walking B．carrying
C．moving D．going
10．A.careful B．tight
C．friendly D．different
1．D　2.D　3.B　4.A　5.A
6．C 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.C
第三课时　语法专题
形容词和副词的比较等级
英文大数字的读法规则
1．101～999的读法：百位数与十位数之间用and连接。如：
123读作 one hundred and twenty three
507读作 five hundred and seven
2．1 000以上的基数词的读法：1 000以上，先从右往左数，每三位数加一个逗号，第一个逗号前为thousand，第二个逗号前为million，第三个逗号前为billion。如：
18，423读作 eighteen thousand four hundred and twenty three
6，260，309 读作six million two hundred and sixty thousand three hundred and nine
13，400，500，789读作thirteen billion four hundred million five hundred thousand seven hundred and eighty nine
3．表示大约数目hundreds/thousands/millions/billions＋of ＋可数名词复数。如：
billions of children 数以十亿的孩子
【注意】英语中没有“万”和“亿”这两个单位，只有“百万(million)”和“十亿(billion)”，因此“一万”是用10个千，也就是“ten thousand”来表示，“一亿”是用“one hundred million”来表示。
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Of the two girls，I find Lucy is the cleverer/more_clever (clever).
2．The busier he is, the happier(happy) he feels.
3．The Changjiang River is one of the longest(long) rivers in the world.
4．The red car is the_most_expensive (expensive) of the five.
5．The boy is not so interesting (interesting) as his brother.
6．The cost of the teaching building in our school is over two million(million) yuan.
7．The surface of the earth used to be covered by waterbillions(billion) of years ago.
8．If we don't protect the environment，the situation will get worse(bad).
9．Our study conditions are much better(good) than before.
10．From the chart，we can learn that texting is the second most_popular(popular)way to communicate.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
1．黄山是中国最令人惊叹的山脉之一。
Mount Huangshan is one of the most amazing mountains in China.
2．Lora的英语说得越来越好。
Lora speaks English better and better．
3．你在课堂上听得越仔细，你的成绩就越好。
The more carefully you listen in class，the better grades you will get.
4．——你最想去哪个名胜参观？
——长城。
—Which place of interest do you like to visit most
—The Great Wall.
5．这个粉红色的包比商店里任何其他包都重。
The pink bag isheavier than any other bag in the shop.
第四课时　Section B (1a～1e)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．We should encourage ourcuriosity(好奇心) and learn new things.
2．Only a few plants can survive(生存) in the desert.
3．The car was in bad condition(状态)，but I was sure he could repair it as he promised.
4．The distance(距离) between our school and the park is two kilometres.
5．He is a mountain climber．He likes taking risks.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．In northern(north) part of China，the freezing wind blows all night long.
2．The lowest temperature of this weekend is about minus five degrees(degree).
3．Hearing the death(dead) of Dr.King，my parents were completely shocked.
4．Although Zhang Guimei met lots of difficulties，she successfully(success) helped so many students to go to college.
5．He is a great explorer(explore) who discovered many unknown lands.
三、短文填空
(课文节选及改编)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
To most people，Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest 1.wonders(wonder) of the world.On the highest place on earth，you will feel like you are able to touch the sky.But only the best 2.climbers(climb) reach the top，and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions 3.first(one).
On the mountain，temperatures can fall to －30 4.degrees(degree).Climbers must also deal with thin air，high cliffs，5.and changeable weather.
Before 1960，no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the 6.northern(north) side.Mountain climbers even called that way the“Death Road”，but a Chinese climbing team was determined 7.to_make(make) the climb.
8．On 24 May 1960，climbers Liu Lianman，Wang Fuzhou，Qu Yinhua，and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step.It was 8，600 metres above sea level.People said it was so high 9.that even birds could not reach it.Liu allowed his teammates 10.to_step(step) on his shoulders.Bit by bit，the climbers pulled 11.themselves(they) up，and they made it past the Second Step.At 4：20 a.m.on 25 May，the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for 12.the first time.
In 1975，another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research.This time，they 13.brought(bring) a ladder to the Second Step.Until 2007，almost all climbers from the northern side used this“Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much 14.faster(fast).In 2020，a third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its 15.height(high)—8，848.86 metres.
第五课时　Section B (2a～3c)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．The Pacific coast(海岸) is known for its beautiful beaches.
2．The children dug a big hole in the sand(沙子) and they played happily.
3．No matter how times change，the spirit of Lei Feng will always bealive(在世).
4．As a great artist，Qi Baishi drew a lot of famous paintings in his lifetime(一生).
5．On our way to theUnderwater(水下的) World，we met some Canadians and had a friendly chat.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Sam，a traveller(travel) with amazing experiences，wrote a book about his adventures in Africa.
2．The coach's planincludes(include) doing exercise twice a week for the players.
3．Turtles(turtle) live in the water and they are good swimmers.
4．Curious(curiosity) people are more likely to succeed in their fields.
5．The coral reefs(reef) are disappearing.
三、阅读表达
(山西忻州期末)阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
The Yangtze River is one of China's most important rivers.It's the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world.It's around 6，300 kilometres long and has an area of about 1.8 million square kilometres.
●Where the Yangtze River Starts
The Yangtze River begins in the Tanggula Mountains.Its main part goes from west to east through the middle of China.It passes through 11 provinces and cities.
●The Yangtze River's Culture
The Yangtze River has a rich and interesting history.We can not only enjoy its beautiful views，like the Three Gorges(三峡)，but also learn a lot from its special cultures，like festival culture and cooking culture.
Know More：The Three Gorges，the starting place of ancient Chinese culture，is the most beautiful and well known part of the Yangtze River.The Three Gorges are Qutang Gorge，Wu Gorge，and Xiling Gorge.People say it's a world wonder.
●The Animals of the Yangtze River
Many important wild animals live near the Yangtze River，such as Chinese sturgeon(鲟)，paddlefish(匙吻鲟)，and Chinese river dolphin.
The Yangtze River is the mother river of the Chinese nation.We must protect it.Don't throw trash into it.We should also save water and plant more trees on both sides.For thousands of years，the Yangtze River has watched the Chinese people work hard.It brings out the hardworking，brave，and creative spirits of the Yangtze River.These spirits help us make our Chinese dream come true.
1．What is the length of the Yangtze River
Around_6，300_kilometres_long.
2．Where does the Yangtze River start
In_the_Tanggula_Mountains.
3．What can we learn from the Yangtze River's culture
Festival_culture_and_cooking_culture.
4．What makes the Three Gorges famous along the Yangtze River
It_is_famous_for_being_the_starting_place_of_ancient_Chinese_culture_and_a_world_wonder.
5．Must we protect the Yangtze River？Why
Yes.Because_it_is_the_mother_river_of_the_Chinese_nation_and_brings_out_hardworking，brave，and_creative_spirits.(开放性题目，言之有理即可)
四、完形填空
(河北石家庄期末)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
China is a great country with more than 5，000 years of history.There are many places of interest.They attract(吸引) millions of tourists from all over the world every year.
Many mountains，such as Mount Taishan，Mount Emei，Mount Huashan，are very famous.People like to go to Mount Taishan to __1__ the sun rise.
There are many rivers in China.The Yangtze River is the longest one and the second __2__ one is the Yellow River.They are the __3__ of Chinese culture because Chinese ancestors(祖先) were born in the areas.
__4__ the rivers in China，there are also a great number of lakes.One of the most famous lakes is the West Lake.Have you heard of the love story about Xu Xian and the White Snake？It is said that the story __5__ on the West Lake.It lies in Hangzhou，Zhejiang Province.The scenery is so attractive that visitors often lose __6__ in it.The West Lake has become famous __7__ not only its special scenery but some beautiful poems.The great poets Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo __8__ plenty of poems.__9__ the surrounding(周边) area of the West Lake is the home of the famous Longjing tea.The tea is good for people's health.
Have you ever been to the West Lake？If not，just find a __10__ to go to the fantastic place!
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1．A.bring B．watch
C．ask D．help
2．A.shortest B．highest
C．longest D．widest
3．A.lights B．relationships
C．questions D．birthplaces
4．A.Thanks to B．Welcome to
C．Compared to D．Next to
5．A.finished B．explained
C．returned D．happened
6．A.itself B．ourselves
C．themselves D．himself
7．A.for B．as
C．with D．in
8．A.gave B．wrote
C．made D．expected
9．A.So B．But
C．And D．Or
10．A.reason B．member
C．truth D．time
1．B　2.C　3.D　4.C　5.D
6．C 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.D
第六课时　话题写作
本单元介绍了令人惊奇的自然奇观和探索大自然奥秘的原因，要求同学们写一篇关于自然奇观的文章。
一、话题词汇、短语
二、常用句型
1．人们从山顶可以欣赏到令人惊叹的景色。
People can see amazing views from the top.
2．这里以山脉、森林和河流闻名遐迩。
It'sfamous for its mountains，forests and rivers.
3．我们必须不遗余力地保护这些自然瑰宝。
We shouldprotect themby all means．
4．风景如此秀丽，令人沉醉其中难以自拔。
The scenery is so beautiful that you will lose yourself in it.
5．该地位于余姚市的西南部。
It is located in the southwestern part of Yuyao.
假设你是王浩宇，你们班的交换生Tim想在暑假参观一处自然奇观。请你根据下列内容提示，用英语写一封80词左右的邮件，向他推荐世界上最深的峡谷——雅鲁藏布大峡谷。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
内容提示：
1．长度：约505千米；
2．深度：约6千米(最深处)；
3．美誉：植物博物馆 the plant museum；动物王国 the animal kingdom；
4．最佳旅游时间：春、夏
Dear Tim，
I'm writing to tell you something about one of the greatest wonders of the natural world in China—the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon._______________________________________________________________
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Yours，
Wang Haoyu
★思路点拨
1．体裁：应用文
2．人称：第三人称
3．时态：一般现在时
4．写作框架：
★写作范文
Dear_Tim，
I'm_writing_to_tell_you_something_about_one_of_the_greatest_wonders_of_the_natural_world_in_China—the_Yarlung_Tsangpo_Grand_Canyon. It's in Xizang，China.It is about 505 kilometres long.And it is the deepest canyon in the world.The deepest depth of it reaches around 6 kilometres.
As a place that all nature lovers want to visit，the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is home to thousands of plants and animals.It's called“the plant museum”and“the animal kingdom”．The best time to visit it is spring and summer.
I'm sure you will have a great time there.
Yours，
Wang_Haoyu
热带雨林在调节全球气候，防止水土流失，净化空气，保证全球生态循环有序进行等方面发挥着重要的作用。然而，由于人类滥砍滥伐和过度开荒，有很大一部分热带雨林已经遭受了严重的破坏。请以“How to Protect the Rainforests”为题，写一篇短文，谈一谈我们应该如何保护热带雨林。
要求：
1．语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁，词数不少于80；
2．文中不得使用真实的姓名、校名等。
参考词汇：regulate v．调节　erosion n．侵蚀　purity v．净化
How to Protect the Rainforests
Rainforest_plays_an_important_role_in_regulating_global_climate，preventing_water_and_soil_erosion，purifying_air_and_ensuring_the_orderly_progress_of_global_ecological_cycle.So，it_is_necessary_for_us_to_protect_them.Here_are_some_suggestions_to_protect_the_rainforests.
Firstly，we_should_show_and_tell_people_about_the_importance_of_protecting_the_rainforests_by_some_channels，such_as_advertisement，broadcast_and_school_education.Secondly，we_should_do_anything_we_can.When_we_eat，we_can't_use_disposable_chopsticks_or_paper_cups.We_should_use_less_paper_and_make_sure_not_to_waste_paper.Thirdly，the_government_should_also_publish_some_regulations_to_protect_the_rainforests.
In_a_word，it_is_our_duty_to_protect_the_rainforests.Let_us_try_our_best_to_leave_a_green_home_together.
第七课时　Project
Project
Work in a group.Choose a natural wonder(a river，lake，mountain，forest，waterfall，etc.).Then make a poster about the natural wonder you choose.The following questions may help you.
What's the name of the natural wonder
Where's the natural wonder
What's the weather like in the natural wonder
What kind of plants and animals are there
Example
Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is in the north of Africa.It's big.The weather of the Sahara Desert is very hot.It's also very dry and rains little.There are only about 500 kinds of plants，such as desert roses and olive trees.There you can see animals like camels，desert foxes and so on.
Review
考点?1　 辨析 include与including
考点 用法
include 及物动词，意为“包括；包含”，后常跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语
including 作介词，意为“包含；包括”，和其后的名词或代词一起构成介词短语，在句中作状语，且其前常有逗号隔开
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The tour includes(include) a visit to the Disneyland，so you needn't pay for the tickets.
2．They often go to dance，including(include) Saturday and Sunday.
考点?2　million的用法
million数词，意为“百万”，其前有具体的数字修饰时，用单数形式；和 of 连用时，在其后加 s，且前面不能用具体的数字修饰，millions of 意为“数百万的”。
【拓展】有类似用法的数词还有：hundred(百)，thousand(千)，billion(十亿)等。
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．There are threehundred(hundred) students in this middle school.
2．Thousands(thousand) of trees were planted in the park last spring.
考点?3　辨析die，death，dying与dead
考点 词性 含义 用法及特点
die 动词 死亡的动作(瞬间) 为非延续性动词，作谓语，不可用于完成时
death 名词 死亡的事实或事件 作主语、宾语等
dying 形容词 垂死的，临终的 作定语或表语，表临死的状态
dead 形容词 已死亡的(状态) 作表语或定语，可表示延续的状态
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Her pet dog died(die) last week.
2．His death(die) was a great loss to the company.
3．The doctor tried to save thedying(die) child.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
4．他们在花园里发现一只死去的鸟。
They found a dead bird in the garden.
考点?4　wonder的用法
wonder作动词时，意为“琢磨；想知道；感到诧异”；作名词时，意为“奇观；惊叹”。
【拓展】形容词形式为wonderful，意为“极好的；精彩的；令人愉快的”；副词形式为wonderfully 意为“极好地；精彩地；令人赞叹地”，主要用于修饰动词、形容词或其他副词，强调动作或状态的程度。
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．She sings wonderfully(wonder)—her voice is so clear and powerful.
2．We watched a wonderful(wonder) movie last night.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
3．我想知道火车几点开。
I wonder what time the train leaves.
4．科罗拉多大峡谷是自然奇观。
The Grand Canyon is anatural wonder．
考点?5　辨析alive，lively与living
考点 用法
alive 意为“活着；在世；有活力”；主要用作表语(有时可用作后置定语，但不用作前置定语)，可用于人或动物
lively 意为“生动的；活泼的；有生气的”，还可引申为“强烈的；敏锐的；紧张的；鲜艳的”，可作定语、表语
living 意为“活着的；现存的”，还可引申为“生动的；逼真的；栩栩如生的”，可作表语或定语，可用于人或物
根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
1．大家都认为他一定还活着。
Everyone thinks he must be stillalive．
2．我们英语老师使他的课生动形象。
Our English teacher makes his class lively．
3．这场事故的幸存者寥寥无几。
There arefew living survivors of the accident.
考点?6　辨析develop与 development
考点 用法
develop 作动词，意为“发展；开发；成长；形成”；可作及物动词(后接宾语)或不及物动词(不接宾语)
development 作名词，意为“发展；壮大”；可作主语、宾语等，常与介词(如of，in)搭配
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The company decidedto_develop(develop) a new app.
2．We developed(develop) a plan to solve this problem.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
3．好习惯的养成需要时间和耐心。
Thedevelopment of good habits takes time and patience.
阅读题型训练
一、阅读理解
(河北保定期中)Scientists say they have had a “conversation” with a whale.They also say the chat could help them to talk to aliens(外星人) one day.The scientists are from the University of California，the Alaska Whale Foundation，and SETI(Search for Extra terrestrial Intelligence).The three organizations teamed up and spoke to a humpback whale named Twain.They spoke to her in “humpback language”for 20 minutes.Their conversation took place after the scientists sent a “contact call” into the ocean off the coast of Alaska.Twain heard the call and responded．She swam to the research boat and chatted.SETI said it was the first ever communication between humans and humpback whales.
The scientists said their conversation with Twain was not a deep one.Professor Brenda McGowan said it was more like a series of greetings.Whales used contact calls to let other whales know where they were.The scientists made the same call 36 times over a 20 minute period.Each time，Twain responded by calling back.She even matched the intervals(间隔) between each call that the researchers made.
Professor McGowan told the Business Insider Web that her research could make it easier to talk to aliens.She said，“There are different kinds of clever animals on the earth.By studying them，we can better understand what an alien's language might be like because they are not going to be exactly like ours.”
【主旨大意】本文主要讲述了科学家同一头座头鲸进行了一次为时20分钟的“对话”。科学家认为这项研究能帮助人类了解地球上的智慧生物，以便将来有一天能同外星人对话。
1．What do scientists hope to chat with one day？D
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A.Wild animals. B．Dolphins.
C．Some special fish. D．Aliens.
细节理解题。根据“They also say the chat could help them to talk to aliens one day.”可知，科学家希望有一天可以与外星人取得联系。
2．What does the underlined word “responded” mean in Paragraph 1？B
A．Looked forward to somebody.
B．Gave an answer to somebody.
C．Thought about something.
D．Learned from somebody.
词义猜测题。根据“Twain heard the call and responded.She swam to the research boat and chatted.”可知，Twain听到了“呼叫”后游到研究船边并交流，所以画线单词responded意为“回应”，与选项B“对某人做出回应”同义。
3．Why did the scientists say the conversation with Twain was not a deep one？A
A.Because it was more like a series of greetings.
B．Because the scientists didn't speak to the whale.
C．Because the alien didn't speak.
D.Because the whale was not in the deep sea.
细节理解题。根据“Professor Brenda McGowan said it was more like a series of greetings.Whales used contact calls to let other whales know where they were.”可知，科学家说这更像是问候。
4．How many contact calls did the scientists make to the whale？A
A．36. B．35. C．34. D．33.
细节理解题。根据“The scientists made the same call 36 times over a 20 minute period.”可知，他们在20分钟内发送了36次同样的“呼叫”。
5．Which of the following is the best title for the text？D
A．How to Chat with Whales
B．How to Find an Alien
C．Whales and Aliens
D．The “Talk” with a Whale
最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了科学家们同一头座头鲸进行了一次为时20分钟的“对话”。
根据阅读理解，完成下面内容。
Ⅰ.单词、短语积累
1．外星人alien
2．组织organization
3．一系列问候a_series_of_greetings
4．回复respond
5．间隔interval
Ⅱ.句子积累
1．鲸鱼用召唤声让其他鲸鱼知道它们在哪里。
Whales_used_contact_calls_to_let_other_whales_know_where_they_were.
2．她的研究可以使与外星人交流变得更容易。
Her_research_could_make_it_easier_to_talk_to_aliens.
3．他们的对话发生在科学家们向阿拉斯加海岸附近的海洋发出“联系电话”之后。
Their_conversation_took_place_after_the_scientists_sent_a“contact_call”_into_the_ocean_off_the_coast_of_Alaska.
Ⅲ.微写作
最近，科学家称他们与鲸鱼进行了一次“对话”。他们发现鲸鱼可以使用接触呼叫让其他鲸鱼知道它们在哪里。科学家的研究可以让我们更好地了解动物甚至外星人的语言，并在将来更容易与外星人交谈。
Recently，scientists_say_they_have_had_a“conversation”with_a_whale.They_found_that_whales_can_use_contact_calls_to_let_other_whales_know_where_they_are.Scientists'_research_can_enable_us_to_better_understand_the_languages_of_animals_and_even_aliens，and_make_it_easier_for_us_to_talk_to_aliens_in_the_future.
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
You must know a popular song about Lake Baikal.Then what do you __1__ about Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the most __2__ lakes in the world.It has a history of 25 million years.It's also the deepest freshwater lake in the world.It's up to 1，637 metres deep.__3__，it's not only a lake but also the future fifth ocean with nearly 20% of the freshwater in the world.The water is __4__ clean that people can drink it directly(直接地).
Lake Baikal is in the __5__ of a banana and people also think it looks like a crescent(月牙形) moon.Lake Baikal is beautiful and a lot of __6__ come to visit it every year.They usually come in summer.It is not cold then.They can __7__ the blue water and the green mountains.However，some visitors prefer to come in winter.__8__ it is freezing，they can have fun on the ice.The ice can be up to 60 cm __9__．They feel free to do whatever they like，without worrying about __10__ into the water.
It's a place worth visiting.
1．A.worry B．dream
C．care D．know
2．A.common B．ancient
C．difficult D．dangerous
3．A.At first B．For example
C．In fact D．At most
4．A.so B．too
C．such D．as
5．A.shape B．place
C．front D．control
6．A.volunteers B．climbers
C．tourists D．keepers
7．A.enjoy B．repair
C．copy D．develop
8．A.Because of B．Even though
C．So that D．What's more
9．A.long B．large
C．wide D．thick
10．A.throwing B．cutting
C．leading D．falling
1．D　2.B　3.C　4.A　5.A
6．C 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.D
三、阅读表达
(福建龙岩期末)阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
The “Sleeping Beauty” is a famous natural wonder in Longyan，Fujian.When you look at the mountains from far away，you can clearly see the shape of a sleeping woman.Five small mountains connect together to form her head，neck，body and long hair.It's very beautiful and magical!
This special mountain lies in Jiangshan Town，Xinluo District.Many people call it the city's “back garden” because it's so close to Longyan city and it's very pretty.There's an interesting local story about this mountain.People say a fairy in love turned into this mountain，while her lover became Golden Lion Mountain nearby.
The best way to see the Sleeping Beauty is to go hiking.There are easy walking trails that lead to good viewing spots like Mimi Peak and Jigongqi Ridge.Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit it.The mountain looks clearest on sunny days.When the weather is nice，remember to take a camera with you，you won't regret it.
To get there，you can take a bus to Shantang Village in Jiangshan Town.From there，just follow the signs to start your adventure.
Whether you enjoy nature or like listening to stories，the Sleeping Beauty mountain is a wonderful place for you to visit and learn about Longyan's natural beauty.
1．What is the shape of the Sleeping Beauty
The_shape_of_a_sleeping_woman.
2．Why is the Sleeping Beauty called Longyan's “back garden”？
Because_it's_so_close_to_Longyan_city_and_it's_very_pretty.
3．What is the best way to see the Sleeping Beauty
The_best_way_to_see_the_Sleeping_Beauty_is_to_go_hiking.
4．What can you do when you visit the Sleeping Beauty？(Write at least two things.)
We_can_enjoy_nature，listen_to_stories，take_photos，learn_about_Longyan's_natural_beauty，go_hiking_and_climb_mountains.
5．The summer holiday is coming，where do you want to go？Why
I_want_to_visit_some_museums_because_I_am_interested_in_history.(开放性题目，言之有理即可)
四、短文填空
(辽宁大连期中)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
Mount Taishan is the first mountain among the Five Great Mountains in China.I think it is the 1.most_beautiful(beautiful) one that I have seen so far.
More than two months ago，I took a vacation with a few 2.friends(friend).We climbed Mount Taishan 3.to_see(see) the sunrise there.The sunrise of Mount Taishan is one of its four wonders.This was our fourth time here，but we enjoyed 4.ourselves(our) a lot.
After a short 5.discussion(discuss)，we decided to start at 11 p．m.so that we could reach the South Gate to Heaven around 3 a．m.，about 2 hours 6.before sunrise.When we arrived，the weather became much 7.colder(cold).We found that we were not alone on the top of the mountain，8.although it was still dark.Mount Taishan is very popular with Chinese 9.tourists(tour)!
10．At 4 a．m.，a thick fog(雾) covered the top of the mountain.About 11.an hour later，luckily enough，the thick fog began to disappear.
Then the sun began to make its way into the sky.The first ray of the sun 12.appeared(appear).They turned from grey to white，from white to yellow，from yellow to orange，from orange to purple，from purple to red.During this time we all kept 13.silent(silence).The bright red morning sun was rising high.It started 14.to_give/giving(give) off millions of golden rays，strong and shining.Wow，what a 15.wonderful(wonder) sight!Unit 4　The Wonders of Nature
第一课时　Section A (1a～2d)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．These photos record the doctor's (不寻常的) working experiences.
2．At noon，the shadow of the sun tower is directly (低于) the tower itself.
3．Oceans cover about seventy one percent of the Earth's (表面).
4．There is a church at the (底部) of the mountain.
5．As we all know，China has an area of about 9.6 million (平方) kilometres.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Scientists are studying the climate's influence on sea (level).
2．A European scientist did much (research) on cats' language as well as how humans understand it.
3．Before (dive) into the water，he took a deep breath.
4．The Yangtze River is different in (deep) at different sections，from 1.8 metres to 320 metres deep.
5．The natural world is full of (wonder), from the tiniest insects to the largest whales.
三、补全对话
(天津西青期末)根据下面的对话情景，在空白处填入一个适当的句子，使对话的意思连贯、完整。
(答案不唯一，合理即可)
Betty：Hi Tony.I heard you and your friends went to Victoria Falls(维多利亚瀑布) last Saturday.1. _ _ _ _ _ _
Tony：Yes，Betty！We had a great Saturday.
Betty：2. _ _ _ _ _ _
Tony：Sure！It's one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.Also，it's one of the three largest waterfalls in the world.
Betty：That sounds really special！3. _ _ _
Tony：Well，it's over 1，700 metres wide.
Betty：Got it.4. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Tony：Of course.We took lots of photos.The scenery is so beautiful，and the environment(环境) there is well protected.
Betty：5. _ _ _ It's important to keep such a wonderful place clean.
Tony：You are right.
Unit 4
第二课时　Section A (3a～3d)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．The (瀑布) lies in the forest，so it is hard to find it without a guide.
2．The invention of the plane has helped human (文明)make a big step forward.
3．An abacus(算盘) was a great invention in (古代的) times.
4．We should protect the Yellow River by all our (途径).
5．A lot of rich lands in the northern area have turned into (沙漠).
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The (develop) of technology makes our lives better.
2．Beijing is one of the (big) cities in China.
3．Is Yongshu Island the (far) island off the coast of the southern part of China
4．The Yellow River is China's second (long) river after the Yangtze River.
5．The Caspian Sea is the (deep) salt lake in the world.
三、阅读理解
Do you know what the world's highest waterfall is？You may say that it is Niagara Falls.Niagara Falls are really very beautiful，but in terms of(就……而言) height，the most fantastic falls in the world are Angel Falls.They are deep in the jungles of Venezuela.
Few people have ever seen Angel Falls.It's very hard to get there.If you went by car，you would have to travel for weeks through jungles.If you went by plane from Caracas，a city on the southern coast，it would take about four hours.
The fascinating falls are gifts from nature to human.One of the most interesting facts about Angel Falls is how they were found.They were named after an American pilot.His name was Jimmy Angel.In 1937，he crashed(坠毁) his plane near the top of the falls.That's how he found them.
Angel Falls drop nearly a kilometre(about 979 m) from a table top mountain.The water seems to be dropping straight out of the clouds.The height of the falls is so great that by the time the water reaches the ground，it has already turned into fog(雾).
If you have a chance to visit them，you'll never forget them!
1．Niagara Falls are ．
A．the longest waterfall in the world
B．very dangerous
C．the highest waterfall in the world
D．very beautiful
2．Few people have ever seen Angel Falls，because ．
A．visitors can only get there on foot
B．the tickets are very expensive
C．there is no hotel or restaurant
D．it is not easy to get there
3．What happens to Angel Falls' water when reaching the ground？
A．Rises to clouds.
B．Remains water.
C．Drops from mountain.
D．Turns to fog.
4．Who found Angel Falls？
A．An American pilot.
B．An American visitor.
C．A pilot from Canada.
D．A man in Venezuela.
5．What is the best title for the passage？
A．Where should We Go
B．Who Found Angel Falls
C．The World's Highest Waterfall.
D．Niagara Falls.
四、完形填空
(河北唐山阶段练)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
You may think there is only sand in the desert of the world，but it is not true.In the desert，as we know，there is a little rain and it is not __ __ for most plants.Still we can see some plants live in the desert.
There is __ __ in some places in the deserts.We __ __ these places oases(绿洲).In the oases，there are villages and towns.People grow all kinds of vegetables and rice in the fields there.People __ __ live outside the oases.They have camels(骆驼)，sheep and other animals.These animals live __ __ the desert plants for their food and do not need any water.The __ __ are useful to the desert people in many ways.They eat the __ __ and drink the milk of the animals.They __ __ the camels for carrying water，food，and something else.
The people of the desert have to keep __ __ from place to place.They must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals.When there is no more food for their animals，they move to another place.The desert people are __ __．Everyone in the desert likes to help the people in trouble and give them food and water.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1．A.good B．dry
C．basic D．enough
2．A.earth B．plants
C．wood D．water
3．A.say B．call
C．tell D．find
4．A.also B．too
C．either D．still
5．A.on B．with
C．of D．by
6．A.water B．plants
C．animals D．food
7．A.meal B．meat
C．body D．born
8．A.let B．make
C．drive D．use
9．A.walking B．carrying
C．moving D．going
10．A.careful B．tight
C．friendly D．different
1． 　2. 　3. 　4. 　5.
6． 7. 8. 9. 10.
第三课时　语法专题
形容词和副词的比较等级
英文大数字的读法规则
1．101～999的读法：百位数与十位数之间用and连接。如：
123读作 one hundred and twenty three
507读作 five hundred and seven
2．1 000以上的基数词的读法：1 000以上，先从右往左数，每三位数加一个逗号，第一个逗号前为thousand，第二个逗号前为million，第三个逗号前为billion。如：
18，423读作 eighteen thousand four hundred and twenty three
6，260，309 读作six million two hundred and sixty thousand three hundred and nine
13，400，500，789读作thirteen billion four hundred million five hundred thousand seven hundred and eighty nine
3．表示大约数目hundreds/thousands/millions/billions＋of ＋可数名词复数。如：
billions of children 数以十亿的孩子
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Of the two girls，I find Lucy is the _ (clever).
2．The busier he is, the (happy) he feels.
3．The Changjiang River is one of the (long) rivers in the world.
4．The red car is _ _ (expensive) of the five.
5．The boy is not so (interesting) as his brother.
6．The cost of the teaching building in our school is over two (million) yuan.
7．The surface of the earth used to be covered by water (billion) of years ago.
8．If we don't protect the environment，the situation will get (bad).
9．Our study conditions are much (good) than before.
10．From the chart，we can learn that texting is the second _ (popular)way to communicate.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
1．黄山是中国最令人惊叹的山脉之一。
Mount Huangshan is one of the in China.
2．Lora的英语说得越来越好。
Lora speaks English ．
3．你在课堂上听得越仔细，你的成绩就越好。
you listen in class， grades you will get.
4．——你最想去哪个名胜参观？
——长城。
—Which place of interest do you like to visit
—The Great Wall.
5．这个粉红色的包比商店里任何其他包都重。
The pink bag is bag in the shop.
第四课时　Section B (1a～1e)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．We should encourage our (好奇心) and learn new things.
2．Only a few plants can (生存) in the desert.
3．The car was in bad (状态)，but I was sure he could repair it as he promised.
4．The (距离) between our school and the park is two kilometres.
5．He is a mountain c ．He likes taking risks.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．In (north) part of China，the freezing wind blows all night long.
2．The lowest temperature of this weekend is about minus five (degree).
3．Hearing the (dead) of Dr.King，my parents were completely shocked.
4．Although Zhang Guimei met lots of difficulties，she (success) helped so many students to go to college.
5．He is a great (explore) who discovered many unknown lands.
三、短文填空
(课文节选及改编)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
To most people，Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest 1. (wonder) of the world.On the highest place on earth，you will feel like you are able to touch the sky.But only the best 2. (climb) reach the top，and that is only if they survive the terrible conditions 3. (one).
On the mountain，temperatures can fall to －30 4. (degree).Climbers must also deal with thin air，high cliffs，5. changeable weather.
Before 1960，no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the 6. (north) side.Mountain climbers even called that way the“Death Road”，but a Chinese climbing team was determined 7. _ (make) the climb.
8． 24 May 1960，climbers Liu Lianman，Wang Fuzhou，Qu Yinhua，and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step.It was 8，600 metres above sea level.People said it was so high 9. even birds could not reach it.Liu allowed his teammates 10. _ (step) on his shoulders.Bit by bit，the climbers pulled 11. (they) up，and they made it past the Second Step.At 4：20 a.m.on 25 May，the Chinese national flag flew above the world's highest mountain for 12. first time.
In 1975，another Chinese team climbed to the top of Qomolangma to do research.This time，they 13. (bring) a ladder to the Second Step.Until 2007，almost all climbers from the northern side used this“Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much 14. (fast).In 2020，a third team returned to Qomolangma to measure its 15. (high)—8，848.86 metres.
第五课时　Section B (2a～3c)
一、根据句意及首字母或汉语提示填写单词
1．The Pacific (海岸) is known for its beautiful beaches.
2．The children dug a big hole in the (沙子) and they played happily.
3．No matter how times change，the spirit of Lei Feng will always be (在世).
4．As a great artist，Qi Baishi drew a lot of famous paintings in his (一生).
5．On our way to the (水下的) World，we met some Canadians and had a friendly chat.
二、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Sam，a (travel) with amazing experiences，wrote a book about his adventures in Africa.
2．The coach's plan (include) doing exercise twice a week for the players.
3． (turtle) live in the water and they are good swimmers.
4． (curiosity) people are more likely to succeed in their fields.
5．The coral (reef) are disappearing.
三、阅读表达
(山西忻州期末)阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
The Yangtze River is one of China's most important rivers.It's the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world.It's around 6，300 kilometres long and has an area of about 1.8 million square kilometres.
●Where the Yangtze River Starts
The Yangtze River begins in the Tanggula Mountains.Its main part goes from west to east through the middle of China.It passes through 11 provinces and cities.
●The Yangtze River's Culture
The Yangtze River has a rich and interesting history.We can not only enjoy its beautiful views，like the Three Gorges(三峡)，but also learn a lot from its special cultures，like festival culture and cooking culture.
Know More：The Three Gorges，the starting place of ancient Chinese culture，is the most beautiful and well known part of the Yangtze River.The Three Gorges are Qutang Gorge，Wu Gorge，and Xiling Gorge.People say it's a world wonder.
●The Animals of the Yangtze River
Many important wild animals live near the Yangtze River，such as Chinese sturgeon(鲟)，paddlefish(匙吻鲟)，and Chinese river dolphin.
The Yangtze River is the mother river of the Chinese nation.We must protect it.Don't throw trash into it.We should also save water and plant more trees on both sides.For thousands of years，the Yangtze River has watched the Chinese people work hard.It brings out the hardworking，brave，and creative spirits of the Yangtze River.These spirits help us make our Chinese dream come true.
1．What is the length of the Yangtze River
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2．Where does the Yangtze River start
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3．What can we learn from the Yangtze River's culture
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4．What makes the Three Gorges famous along the Yangtze River
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5．Must we protect the Yangtze River？Why
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四、完形填空
(河北石家庄期末)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
China is a great country with more than 5，000 years of history.There are many places of interest.They attract(吸引) millions of tourists from all over the world every year.
Many mountains，such as Mount Taishan，Mount Emei，Mount Huashan，are very famous.People like to go to Mount Taishan to __ __ the sun rise.
There are many rivers in China.The Yangtze River is the longest one and the second __ __ one is the Yellow River.They are the __ __ of Chinese culture because Chinese ancestors(祖先) were born in the areas.
__ __ the rivers in China，there are also a great number of lakes.One of the most famous lakes is the West Lake.Have you heard of the love story about Xu Xian and the White Snake？It is said that the story __ __ on the West Lake.It lies in Hangzhou，Zhejiang Province.The scenery is so attractive that visitors often lose __ __ in it.The West Lake has become famous __ __ not only its special scenery but some beautiful poems.The great poets Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo __ __ plenty of poems.__ __ the surrounding(周边) area of the West Lake is the home of the famous Longjing tea.The tea is good for people's health.
Have you ever been to the West Lake？If not，just find a __ __ to go to the fantastic place!
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1．A.bring B．watch
C．ask D．help
2．A.shortest B．highest
C．longest D．widest
3．A.lights B．relationships
C．questions D．birthplaces
4．A.Thanks to B．Welcome to
C．Compared to D．Next to
5．A.finished B．explained
C．returned D．happened
6．A.itself B．ourselves
C．themselves D．himself
7．A.for B．as
C．with D．in
8．A.gave B．wrote
C．made D．expected
9．A.So B．But
C．And D．Or
10．A.reason B．member
C．truth D．time
1． 　2. 　3. 　4. 　5.
6． 7. 8. 9. 10.
第六课时　话题写作
本单元介绍了令人惊奇的自然奇观和探索大自然奥秘的原因，要求同学们写一篇关于自然奇观的文章。
一、话题词汇、短语
二、常用句型
1．人们从山顶可以欣赏到令人惊叹的景色。
People can see from the top.
2．这里以山脉、森林和河流闻名遐迩。
It's its mountains，forests and rivers.
3．我们必须不遗余力地保护这些自然瑰宝。
We should them ．
4．风景如此秀丽，令人沉醉其中难以自拔。
The scenery is so beautiful that you will it.
5．该地位于余姚市的西南部。
It is the part of Yuyao.
假设你是王浩宇，你们班的交换生Tim想在暑假参观一处自然奇观。请你根据下列内容提示，用英语写一封80词左右的邮件，向他推荐世界上最深的峡谷——雅鲁藏布大峡谷。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
内容提示：
1．长度：约505千米；
2．深度：约6千米(最深处)；
3．美誉：植物博物馆 the plant museum；动物王国 the animal kingdom；
4．最佳旅游时间：春、夏
Dear Tim，
I'm writing to tell you something about one of the greatest wonders of the natural world in China—the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon._______________________________________________________________
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Yours，
Wang Haoyu
★思路点拨
1．体裁：应用文
2．人称：第三人称
3．时态：一般现在时
4．写作框架：
★写作范文
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ It's in Xizang，China.It is about 505 kilometres long.And it is the deepest canyon in the world.The deepest depth of it reaches around 6 kilometres.
As a place that all nature lovers want to visit，the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is home to thousands of plants and animals.It's called“the plant museum”and“the animal kingdom”．The best time to visit it is spring and summer.
I'm sure you will have a great time there.
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热带雨林在调节全球气候，防止水土流失，净化空气，保证全球生态循环有序进行等方面发挥着重要的作用。然而，由于人类滥砍滥伐和过度开荒，有很大一部分热带雨林已经遭受了严重的破坏。请以“How to Protect the Rainforests”为题，写一篇短文，谈一谈我们应该如何保护热带雨林。
要求：
1．语言流畅、书写规范、卷面整洁，词数不少于80；
2．文中不得使用真实的姓名、校名等。
参考词汇：regulate v．调节　erosion n．侵蚀　purity v．净化
How to Protect the Rainforests
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第七课时　Project
Project
Work in a group.Choose a natural wonder(a river，lake，mountain，forest，waterfall，etc.).Then make a poster about the natural wonder you choose.The following questions may help you.
What's the name of the natural wonder
Where's the natural wonder
What's the weather like in the natural wonder
What kind of plants and animals are there
Example
Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is in the north of Africa.It's big.The weather of the Sahara Desert is very hot.It's also very dry and rains little.There are only about 500 kinds of plants，such as desert roses and olive trees.There you can see animals like camels，desert foxes and so on.
Review
考点?1　 辨析 include与including
考点 用法
include 及物动词，意为“包括；包含”，后常跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语
including 作介词，意为“包含；包括”，和其后的名词或代词一起构成介词短语，在句中作状语，且其前常有逗号隔开
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The tour (include) a visit to the Disneyland，so you needn't pay for the tickets.
2．They often go to dance， (include) Saturday and Sunday.
考点?2　million的用法
million数词，意为“百万”，其前有具体的数字修饰时，用单数形式；和 of 连用时，在其后加 s，且前面不能用具体的数字修饰，millions of 意为“数百万的”。
【拓展】有类似用法的数词还有：hundred(百)，thousand(千)，billion(十亿)等。
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．There are three (hundred) students in this middle school.
2． (thousand) of trees were planted in the park last spring.
考点?3　辨析die，death，dying与dead
考点 词性 含义 用法及特点
die 动词 死亡的动作(瞬间) 为非延续性动词，作谓语，不可用于完成时
death 名词 死亡的事实或事件 作主语、宾语等
dying 形容词 垂死的，临终的 作定语或表语，表临死的状态
dead 形容词 已死亡的(状态) 作表语或定语，可表示延续的状态
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．Her pet dog (die) last week.
2．His (die) was a great loss to the company.
3．The doctor tried to save the (die) child.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
4．他们在花园里发现一只死去的鸟。
They found a in the garden.
考点?4　wonder的用法
wonder作动词时，意为“琢磨；想知道；感到诧异”；作名词时，意为“奇观；惊叹”。
【拓展】形容词形式为wonderful，意为“极好的；精彩的；令人愉快的”；副词形式为wonderfully 意为“极好地；精彩地；令人赞叹地”，主要用于修饰动词、形容词或其他副词，强调动作或状态的程度。
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．She sings (wonder)—her voice is so clear and powerful.
2．We watched a (wonder) movie last night.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
3．我想知道火车几点开。
what time the train leaves.
4．科罗拉多大峡谷是自然奇观。
The Grand Canyon is a ．
考点?5　辨析alive，lively与living
考点 用法
alive 意为“活着；在世；有活力”；主要用作表语(有时可用作后置定语，但不用作前置定语)，可用于人或动物
lively 意为“生动的；活泼的；有生气的”，还可引申为“强烈的；敏锐的；紧张的；鲜艳的”，可作定语、表语
living 意为“活着的；现存的”，还可引申为“生动的；逼真的；栩栩如生的”，可作表语或定语，可用于人或物
根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
1．大家都认为他一定还活着。
Everyone thinks he must be still ．
2．我们英语老师使他的课生动形象。
Our English teacher his class ．
3．这场事故的幸存者寥寥无几。
There are survivors of the accident.
考点?6　辨析develop与 development
考点 用法
develop 作动词，意为“发展；开发；成长；形成”；可作及物动词(后接宾语)或不及物动词(不接宾语)
development 作名词，意为“发展；壮大”；可作主语、宾语等，常与介词(如of，in)搭配
一、用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1．The company decided _ (develop) a new app.
2．We (develop) a plan to solve this problem.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词。
3．好习惯的养成需要时间和耐心。
The good habits takes time and patience.
阅读题型训练
一、阅读理解
(河北保定期中)Scientists say they have had a “conversation” with a whale.They also say the chat could help them to talk to aliens(外星人) one day.The scientists are from the University of California，the Alaska Whale Foundation，and SETI(Search for Extra terrestrial Intelligence).The three organizations teamed up and spoke to a humpback whale named Twain.They spoke to her in “humpback language”for 20 minutes.Their conversation took place after the scientists sent a “contact call” into the ocean off the coast of Alaska.Twain heard the call and ．She swam to the research boat and chatted.SETI said it was the first ever communication between humans and humpback whales.
The scientists said their conversation with Twain was not a deep one.Professor Brenda McGowan said it was more like a series of greetings.Whales used contact calls to let other whales know where they were.The scientists made the same call 36 times over a 20 minute period.Each time，Twain responded by calling back.She even matched the intervals(间隔) between each call that the researchers made.
Professor McGowan told the Business Insider Web that her research could make it easier to talk to aliens.She said，“There are different kinds of clever animals on the earth.By studying them，we can better understand what an alien's language might be like because they are not going to be exactly like ours.”
【主旨大意】本文主要讲述了科学家同一头座头鲸进行了一次为时20分钟的“对话”。科学家认为这项研究能帮助人类了解地球上的智慧生物，以便将来有一天能同外星人对话。
1．What do scientists hope to chat with one day？
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
A.Wild animals. B．Dolphins.
C．Some special fish. D．Aliens.
2．What does the underlined word “responded” mean in Paragraph 1？
A．Looked forward to somebody.
B．Gave an answer to somebody.
C．Thought about something.
D．Learned from somebody.
3．Why did the scientists say the conversation with Twain was not a deep one？
A.Because it was more like a series of greetings.
B．Because the scientists didn't speak to the whale.
C．Because the alien didn't speak.
D.Because the whale was not in the deep sea.
4．How many contact calls did the scientists make to the whale？
A．36. B．35. C．34. D．33.
5．Which of the following is the best title for the text？
A．How to Chat with Whales
B．How to Find an Alien
C．Whales and Aliens
D．The “Talk” with a Whale
根据阅读理解，完成下面内容。
Ⅰ.单词、短语积累
1．外星人
2．组织
3．一系列问候 _ _ _
4．回复
5．间隔
Ⅱ.句子积累
1．鲸鱼用召唤声让其他鲸鱼知道它们在哪里。
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2．她的研究可以使与外星人交流变得更容易。
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3．他们的对话发生在科学家们向阿拉斯加海岸附近的海洋发出“联系电话”之后。
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Ⅲ.微写作
最近，科学家称他们与鲸鱼进行了一次“对话”。他们发现鲸鱼可以使用接触呼叫让其他鲸鱼知道它们在哪里。科学家的研究可以让我们更好地了解动物甚至外星人的语言，并在将来更容易与外星人交谈。
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二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
You must know a popular song about Lake Baikal.Then what do you __ __ about Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the most __ __ lakes in the world.It has a history of 25 million years.It's also the deepest freshwater lake in the world.It's up to 1，637 metres deep.__ __，it's not only a lake but also the future fifth ocean with nearly 20% of the freshwater in the world.The water is __ __ clean that people can drink it directly(直接地).
Lake Baikal is in the __ __ of a banana and people also think it looks like a crescent(月牙形) moon.Lake Baikal is beautiful and a lot of __ __ come to visit it every year.They usually come in summer.It is not cold then.They can __ __ the blue water and the green mountains.However，some visitors prefer to come in winter.__ __ it is freezing，they can have fun on the ice.The ice can be up to 60 cm __ __．They feel free to do whatever they like，without worrying about __ __ into the water.
It's a place worth visiting.
1．A.worry B．dream
C．care D．know
2．A.common B．ancient
C．difficult D．dangerous
3．A.At first B．For example
C．In fact D．At most
4．A.so B．too
C．such D．as
5．A.shape B．place
C．front D．control
6．A.volunteers B．climbers
C．tourists D．keepers
7．A.enjoy B．repair
C．copy D．develop
8．A.Because of B．Even though
C．So that D．What's more
9．A.long B．large
C．wide D．thick
10．A.throwing B．cutting
C．leading D．falling
1． 　2. 　3. 　4. 　5.
6． 7. 8. 9. 10.
三、阅读表达
(福建龙岩期末)阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
The “Sleeping Beauty” is a famous natural wonder in Longyan，Fujian.When you look at the mountains from far away，you can clearly see the shape of a sleeping woman.Five small mountains connect together to form her head，neck，body and long hair.It's very beautiful and magical!
This special mountain lies in Jiangshan Town，Xinluo District.Many people call it the city's “back garden” because it's so close to Longyan city and it's very pretty.There's an interesting local story about this mountain.People say a fairy in love turned into this mountain，while her lover became Golden Lion Mountain nearby.
The best way to see the Sleeping Beauty is to go hiking.There are easy walking trails that lead to good viewing spots like Mimi Peak and Jigongqi Ridge.Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit it.The mountain looks clearest on sunny days.When the weather is nice，remember to take a camera with you，you won't regret it.
To get there，you can take a bus to Shantang Village in Jiangshan Town.From there，just follow the signs to start your adventure.
Whether you enjoy nature or like listening to stories，the Sleeping Beauty mountain is a wonderful place for you to visit and learn about Longyan's natural beauty.
1．What is the shape of the Sleeping Beauty
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2．Why is the Sleeping Beauty called Longyan's “back garden”？
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3．What is the best way to see the Sleeping Beauty
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4．What can you do when you visit the Sleeping Beauty？(Write at least two things.)
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5．The summer holiday is coming，where do you want to go？Why
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四、短文填空
(辽宁大连期中)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号内单词的正确形式。
Mount Taishan is the first mountain among the Five Great Mountains in China.I think it is the 1. _ (beautiful) one that I have seen so far.
More than two months ago，I took a vacation with a few 2. (friend).We climbed Mount Taishan 3. _ (see) the sunrise there.The sunrise of Mount Taishan is one of its four wonders.This was our fourth time here，but we enjoyed 4. (our) a lot.
After a short 5. (discuss)，we decided to start at 11 p．m.so that we could reach the South Gate to Heaven around 3 a．m.，about 2 hours 6. sunrise.When we arrived，the weather became much 7. (cold).We found that we were not alone on the top of the mountain，8. it was still dark.Mount Taishan is very popular with Chinese 9. (tour)!
10． 4 a．m.，a thick fog(雾) covered the top of the mountain.About 11. hour later，luckily enough，the thick fog began to disappear.
Then the sun began to make its way into the sky.The first ray of the sun 12. (appear).They turned from grey to white，from white to yellow，from yellow to orange，from orange to purple，from purple to red.During this time we all kept 13. (silence).The bright red morning sun was rising high.It started 14. _ (give) off millions of golden rays，strong and shining.Wow，what a 15. (wonder) sight!

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