一．Analyze the structure of the text
Paragraph1 _________________________________________________________________
Paragraph2_________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 3_________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 4_________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 5_________________________________________________________________
structure of the article
part1______________________________________________________________________
part2______________________________________________________________________
part3______________________________________________________________________
二．Language points
1. the third longest river _________________________
2. raise v.
1)raise a heavy box
2)raise money for the nature reserve
3)raise a big family
4)raise concern both nationally and internationally raise a question
cf: rise/raise
3. both nationally and internationally = ___________________________
4. not only… but also不仅……而且
可连接两个并列的名词，动词，例：
He is not only _______________ but also ________________.
He not only_________________________, but also ____________________________.
not only 放在句首时，句子要倒装
观众不仅能感觉到攀登珠穆郎玛峰的每一步,还能感觉到寒冷,疲劳,品尝到食物,闻到气味,感受到山上的风景以及自然界的声音。(M4U1reading)
_______ _______ ______every step of climbing Mount Qomolangma felt by the viewer, ______ ________ the cold, the tiredness, the food, the smells, the sights and the sounds of the mountain can all be experienced.
_______ ______ _______Rome a city and a republic , _______ ______ ______ also ______ become the capital of one of the largest empires in history. (M3U3P58)
5. the amount of ……的数量
cf the number of /a number of
6. rely on 依靠，依赖(upon)，/__________________
rely on/ upon sb. foe sth … /to do sth. 指望某人做某事
7. result in导致= lead to /______________
cf. result from= be due to
8. thankfully幸运的是=______________ / __________
9. under way (to do sth) 在进行中
under construction 建设中
under discussion 讨论中
10. focus on/upon 集中，关注
11. assess
评价某人的工作 assess sb.'s efforts
Damages were assessed at 1000 RMB.
Cf: assess / access
12. is home to…/is the home of …是……的家园
13. a diverse range of各种各样的= various/ a variety of
14. lower reaches of the river 河流的下游
15. prohibit …from…禁止cf. prevent/protect/stop/keep ….from…./forbid
16. concerning prep. 关于
have a long way to go to solve all the problems concerning theYangtze River
be concerned about/for be concerned with
concerned parents all the people concerned
17. effort (c)努力
spare no effort (s) to do全力以赴 make an effort/efforts to do …
cf: effort/effect/affect
18. appreciate 欣赏，感激
appreciate (one’s) doing
I'd appreciate it if ......
19. years to come= coming years
20.remain vi. 保持, 逗留, 剩余
it remains to be seen…. 尚待分晓
link-v +adj/doing/done/…
cf; remain / leave remaining / left remains / ruins
构词法(供自学)
1. non-governmental非政府的
non是否定前缀，例：nonstop train直达车
2. illegal 非法的 il-否定前缀，与in-/im-/ir为一组，例：
incorrect, impossible, irregular
3. endanger v. 危及
en-动词前缀，例：enlarge v. 使……变大，增大
I. 单项选择
1. Some students ________ their hands, showing that why have questions to ask.
A. put B. raised C. rose D. lifted
2. Not only ________ polluted but also __________ crowded.
A. was the city; were the streets
B. the city was; were the streets
C. was the city; the streets were
D. the city was; the streets were
3. The villagers in some rural areas mainly _______ on wells for their water without being able to use running water.
A. delay B. reply C. rely D. deny
4. Floods resulted __________ heavy rains.
A. from B. in C. on D. at
5. What _________ you to think so?
A. led B. had C. made D. advised
6. He is advised __________ .
A. that he gave up smoking B. giving up smoking
C. to give up smoking D. that he gives up smoking
7. -The new building was _____.
-I hope we’ll move into it by the end of the year.
A. under being construction B. in construction
C. on construction D. under construction
8. All her energies are _________ upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything else.
A. guided B. aimed C. directed D. focused
9. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains _________ whether they will enjoy it.
A. to see B. to be seen C. seeing D. seen
10. _________ his proposal, there were pros and cons.
A. Concern B. Concerns C. Concerning D. Concerned
11. The rescue team made every ________ to find the missing mountain climber.
A. effort B. effect C. affect D. efforts
12. I would appreciate __________ back this afternoon.
A. you to call B. you call C. your calling D. you’re calling
参考答案
Paragraph 1
The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.
Paragraph 2
Many people have recognized the importance of protecting the Yangtze River and many environmental organizations and projects have been set up.
Paragraph 3
Two special government projects are under way to protect the river. One is the water and soil preservation project.
Paragraph 4
The second project is a nature reserve for white-flag dolphins.
Paragraph 5
The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.
structure of the article
Paragraph 1 The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.
Paragraphs 2-4 A lot of work has been done to protect the river.
Paragraph 5 The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.
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