2019-2020年高中英語(yǔ) unit2 people on the move-reading學(xué)案 牛津譯林版選修101. In this edition of American Living, we are looking at some population trends in the USA. (P18) 在這一版的美國(guó)生活中，我們討論美國(guó)人口趨向。1). trendnoun C1 a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving:趨勢(shì)；Theres been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.2. a new development in clothing, make-up, etc: 流行趨勢(shì)、時(shí)尚；The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look.trend 與tendency 辨析：tendency僅僅指趨向，如：she has the tendency to work late. trend強(qiáng)調(diào)要變化或發(fā)展的趨勢(shì)，如：fashion trend流行趨勢(shì)；The trend is toward working longer hours for less money. 從中可見(jiàn)，tendency指的是傾向，trend指發(fā)展、變化趨勢(shì)，具有動(dòng)態(tài)含義。tendency比trend更抽象化 trend: n. 趨勢(shì),傾向,方位 v. 傾向 例句與用法: 1. The prices of houses are trending upwards. 房?jī)r(jià)趨于上漲。 2. The youth like to follow the latest trends in fashion. 年輕人喜好追求最新的流行款式。 3. The trend of prices is still upwards. 物價(jià)仍有上漲趨勢(shì)。 4. The runaway inflation would seem to put the brakes on such a trend. 失控的通貨膨脹似乎阻止這一趨勢(shì)的發(fā)展。 5. This quartet represents a major new trend in modern music. 這首四重奏的曲子反映了現(xiàn)代音樂(lè)中一種主要的新趨向. tendency: n. 趨勢(shì),傾向 例句與用法: 1. There is a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices. 人們?cè)诩依锒皇窃谵k公室里工作的趨勢(shì)日益增長(zhǎng)。 2. She has artistic tendencies. 她有藝術(shù)氣質(zhì)。 3. A tendency to revert to a former state. 反動(dòng)希望回到過(guò)去狀態(tài)的趨勢(shì) 4. He had a tendency to shrink up whenever attention was focused on him. 當(dāng)別人注意他時(shí)，他就會(huì)退縮一旁。 2. Throughout the Midwest and the North-east, people aged 60 and over are packing their bags and heading south along the freeway to states like Florida. (P18)在整個(gè)中西部和東北部地區(qū)，60歲及60歲以上的人們正在收拾他們的行囊，沿著高速公路向南行進(jìn)到類似佛羅里達(dá)州這樣的州去。1). people aged 60aged: a past participle used as an attributive Eg. a building built on the coast相關(guān)高考試題：1. (xx北京) The prize of the game show is $30000 and an all expenses _ vacation to China.A. paying B. paid C. to be paid D. being paid 2.（xx上海）Dont use words, expressions, or phrases_ only to people with specific knowledge. A. being known B. having been known C. to be known D. known3.（xx春招）Prices of daily goods_ through a puter can be lower than store prices. A. are bought B. bought C. been bought D. buying4. （xx浙江）Linda worked for the Minnesota Manufacturing and Mining pany, _ as 3M. A. knowing B. known C. being known D. to be known5.（xx上海）The disc, digitally _ in the studio, sounded fantastic at the party that night. A. recorded B. recording C. to be recorded D. having recorded6. (xx 上海)The Town Hall _ in the 1800s was the most distinguished building at that time.A. to be pletedB. having been pleted C. pleted D. being pleted7. (xx 湖南卷)“Things _ never e again!” I couldnt help talking to myself. A. lost B. losing C. to lose D. be lost 答案及解析：1. B 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A3. For some of this people, the move is permanent and year-round, but for others, it is only seasonal. (P18)對(duì)其中一些人來(lái)說(shuō)，搬遷是永久的、常年的；但對(duì)另一些人來(lái)說(shuō)，這是季節(jié)性的。1). permanentlasting for a long time or forever: 永久的、常年的;She is looking for a permanent place to stay.Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.2 describes something that exists or happens all the time: 經(jīng)常性的；Mont Blanc has a permanent snow cap.Our office is in a permanent state of chaos.4. This group account for nearly 18 percent of the states population. 這個(gè)人群大約占到該州人口的18%(P18)1). accountaccount for sth (BE) phrasal verbto form the total of something: 占比例；Students account for the vast majority of our customers.account (BANK) (ALSO bank account)an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to: 帳戶；Ive opened an account with a building society.I paid the money into my account this morning.account (REASON) on account of sth because of something: 因?yàn)椤⒂捎贖e doesnt drink alcohol on account of his health.5. So it is not surprising that Floridas Charlotte County is known as the oldest place in the USA. 因此也就不奇怪佛羅里達(dá)州的夏洛特縣北被認(rèn)為是美國(guó)最老的地方。(P18)1). the usage of “it”It is used as a formal subject; the real object of the sentence is that Floridas Charlotte County is known as the oldest place in the USA相關(guān)高考試題：1.（xx湖南）As the busiest woman in Norton, she made _ her duty to look after all the other peoples affairs in that town. A. this B. that C. one D. it 2.（xx浙江）_ is our belief that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous economy. A. As B. That C. This D. It 3.（xx全國(guó)I）If I can help_, I dont like working late into the night. A. so B. that C. it D. them 4.（xx山東）Id appreciate _ if you would like to teach me how to use the puter. A. that B. it C. this D. you 5. (xx全國(guó)I/II) The chairman thought _ necessary to invite Professor Smith to speak at the meeting.A. that B. it C. this D. him 6.(xx 天津) He didnt make _ clear when and where the meeting would be held.A. this B. that C. it D. that 7. (xx 山東)_ worries me the way he keeps changing his mind.A. This B. That C. What D. It 8. (xx 全國(guó)卷II) _ felt funny watching myself on TV. A. OneB. ThisC. It D. That答案及解析：1. D 2. D 3. C 如果可以的話； 4. B 5. B 6.C 7. D 8. C 6. The question is, though, why are so many people retiring and spending their pensions in Florida. 但問(wèn)題是，為什么這么多的人退休后要去佛羅里達(dá)州，并且把他們的養(yǎng)老金花在那里呢？ (P18)1). pension noun Ca sum of money paid regularly by the government or a private pany to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or they have bee ill: 養(yǎng)老金，救濟(jì)金；They find it hard to live on their state pension.He wont be able to draw (= receive) his pension until hes 65.pensionera person who receives a pension, especially the government pension given to old people: 養(yǎng)老金獲得者；Students and pensioners are entitled to a discount.2). though conjunction；despite the fact that: 盡管She hasnt phoned, even though she said she would.but: 但是Theyre ing next week, though I dont know which day.adverb；despite this: 盡管、然而We were at school together. I havent seen her for years though.相關(guān)高考試題：1. (xx江蘇)-How is everything going on with you in Europe?-Quite well. Not so smoothly as I hoped, _.A. though B. instead C. either D. too 2. (xx 全國(guó)卷II)_ he had not hurt his leg, John would have won the race. A. If B. Since C. Though D. When3. (xx 上海卷)Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water _ they are not managed carefully. A. thoughB. before C. until D. if答案及解析：1. A 2. A. 3. D3). predicative clause(In grammar, especially of adjectives or phrases) following a verb such as be, get, bee, seem, look. If a clause is used as a predicative, it is called a predicative clause.相關(guān)高考試題：1.（xx全國(guó)I）See the flags on top of the building? That was_ we did this morning. A. when B. which C. where D. What 2. (xx江蘇) -Dont you think it necessary that he _ to Miami but to New York?-I agree, but the problem is _ he has refused to. A. will not be sent; that B. not be sent; that C. should not be sent; what D. should not send; what 3. (xx 上海)Perseverance is a kind of qualityand thats _ it takes to do anything well.A. what B. that C. which D. why4. (xx 上海)The traditional view is _ we sleep because our brain is “programmed” to make us do so. A. when B. why C. whether D. that5. (xx 浙江)Why not try your lick downtown, Bob? Thats _ the best jobs are.A. where B. what C. when D. why 答案及解析：1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A7. As the number of older Americans moving there increase, more changes are made to cater to them. (P18)然而，隨著搬遷到那里的老年美國(guó)人增多，更多的變化發(fā)生了，以照顧到他們的需要。1). cater verb I or T to provide, and sometimes serve, food:Im catering for twelve on Sunday, all the family are ing.Which firm will be catering at the wedding reception?US Who catered your party?Cater 相關(guān)短語(yǔ)：cater for sb/sth phrasal verb to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something: 迎合、滿足The club caters for children between the ages of 4 and 12.cater to sb/sth phrasal verbto try to satisfy a need, especially an unpopular unacceptable need: 迎合、滿足需要This legislation simply caters to racism.8. Maybe Ill move to a small town when my partner and I get married, but for now, I want to have fun. (P19)或許當(dāng)我的愛(ài)人和我結(jié)婚的時(shí)候，我將搬到小城鎮(zhèn)，但是現(xiàn)在，我想享受快樂(lè)?！?). get marriedverb L + past participle getting, got, got or US gotten sometimes used instead of be to form the passive:Theyre getting married later this year.This window seems to have got broken.相關(guān)高考試題：1. (xx北京春)Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may _ run over by a car.A. have B. get C. bee D. turn 2. (xx 全國(guó)春)- How are the team playing?- Theyre playing well, but one of them hurt.A. got B. gets C. are D. were3. (xx全國(guó))As we joined the big crowd I got _ from my friends.A. separatedB. sparedC. lostD. missed答案及解析: 1. B 被碾、被撞 2. A 受傷 3. A 被分開(kāi)9. Angela, 21, adds, Id love to stay in the munity where I grew up, but there are no career opportunities there. (P19)21歲的安杰拉補(bǔ)充道：“我挺樂(lè)意住在我長(zhǎng)大的社區(qū)里，但是那里沒(méi)有任何事業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)。1). addadd verb I or T to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to improve the whole:加，求和If you add (= calculate the total of) three and four you get seven.Beat the butter and sugar together and slowly add the eggs.Her colleagues laughter only added to (= increased) her embarrassment.addition noun C or U Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction.In addition to his flat in London, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.additional 附加的、額外的；adjective extra:additional costs/problemsThere will be an extra charge for any additional passengers.add 常用短語(yǔ)：add (sth) up phrasal verb Mto calculate the total of two or more numbers: 合計(jì)、累加；If you add those four figures up, it es to over 500.She added the bill up.add up to sth (AMOUNT) phrasal verb 總計(jì)；to bee a particular amount:The various building programmes add up to several thousand new homes.We thought wed bought lots of food, but it didnt add up to much when wed spread it out on the table.add fuel to the fire/flames to make an argument or bad situation worse: 讓更糟糕The discovery that the government was aware of the cover-up has really added fuel to the fire.相關(guān)高考試題：1. xx北京）There have been several new events _ to the program for the xx Beijing Olympic Games. A. add B. to add C. adding D. added答案及解析: D10. I have to go where the big panies are because I want to be a top accountant, not a database clerk. Thats why Ill move to Los Angeles when I graduate from university. 我必須到大公司所在的地方，因?yàn)槲蚁氤蔀轫敿獾臅?huì)計(jì)師，而不是數(shù)據(jù)庫(kù)職員。那就是為什么當(dāng)我大學(xué)畢業(yè)的時(shí)候我要搬到洛杉磯?！?(P19)1) I have to go where the big panies are;Thats why Ill move to Los Angeles when I graduate from universityAdverbial clause相關(guān)高考試題：1.（xx湖南）I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel _ I heard the steps. A. while B. when C. since D. after2.（xx天津）If you are traveling_the customs are really foreign to your own, please do as the Romans do. A. in which B. what C. when D. where3.（xx遼寧）He was about halfway through his meal_ a familiar voice came to his ears. A. why B. where C. when D. while4.（xx四川）-Mom, what did your doctor say?-He advised me to live _ the air is fresher. A. in where B. in which C. the place where D. where5. (xx福建) -Did Jack e back early last night? - Yes. It was not yet eight oclock _ he arrived home.A. before B. when C. that D. until 6.(全國(guó)I/II)It wasnt until nearly a month later _ I received the managers reply. A. since B. when C. as D. that 答案及解析:1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. B 11. Living in a city is really much better for my career than living in a small town.生活在大城市對(duì)我的事業(yè)有好處。(P21)1). parative and superlative degree of adjective and adverbsparative degree: expressing a greater degree or “more”, eg better, worse, slower, more difficult. Superlative: of adjective s or adverbs expressing the highest or a very high degree, eg best, slowest, and most difficult.相關(guān)高考試題：1.（xx江蘇 ）I wish youd do _ talking and some more work. Thus things will bee better. A. a bit less B. any less C. much more D. a little more2.（xx安徽）Of the two sisters, Betty is_one, and she is also the one who loves to be quiet. A. a younger B. a youngestC. the younger D. the youngest3.（xx四川）-Did you enjoy yourself at the party?-Yes. Ive never been to_one before. A. a more excited B. the most excited C. a more exciting D. the most exciting4.（xx陜西）I used to earn _ than a pound a week when I first started work. A. less B. fewer C. a few D. little5. (xx 全國(guó)II)After two years research, we now have a _ better understanding of the disease. A. very B. farC. fairlyD. quite6. (xx 全國(guó)II)Speaking of all the songs he has written, I think this is probably his _ one. A. better-known B. well-known C. best-known D. most-known7. (xx 上海)Alan is a careful driver, but he drives _ of my friends. A. more carefully B. the most carefully C. less carefully D. the least carefully8. (xx 北京)The new group of students is better-behaved than the other group who stayed here _.A. early B. earlier C. earliest D. the earliest9. (xx 江西)The melon the Smiths served at dinner would have tasted _if it had been put in the fridge for a little while. A. good B. better C. best D. well答案及解析：1. A 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. B12. I dont like one more than the other. （P21）我并不偏向于更喜歡哪一個(gè)。1). More thanMore than More than的用法總結(jié) A. “More than名詞”表示“多于”、“非但尤其是”如：1) Modern science is more than a large amount of information.2) Jason is more than a lecturer; he is a writer, too. B. “More than數(shù)詞”含“以上”或“不止”之意，如：3) I have known David for more than 20 years.4) Lets carry out the test with more than the sample copy. C. “More than形容詞”等于“很”或“非?！钡囊馑?，如：5) In doing scientific experiments, one must be more than careful with the instruments.6) I assure you I am more than glad to help you. D. 在“More.than.”中，肯定“more”后面的而否定“than”后面的，約等于“是而不是”如：7) The difference between pure linguistics and applied linguistics is more apparent than real.8) This book seems to be more a manual than a text.9) Catherine is more diligent than intelligent.10) Hearing the loud noise, the boy was more surprised than frightened. E. “More than”或“More.than.”含“can”的分句時(shí)表示“否定意”，如：11) Thats more than I can do.12) Dont bite off more than you can chew.13) In delivering his lecture, Jason makes sure not to include more things than the students can understand. F. “No more.than.”表示“不；不如”，如：14) I can no more do that than anyone else.15) A learner can no more obtain knowledge without reading than a farmer can get good harvest without ploughing.”“No more.than.”的語(yǔ)義，也可用“not any more than.”來(lái)取代，因此 15 可以變成 16。16) A learner cannot. any more than. “more than”也在一些慣用語(yǔ)中出現(xiàn)，如：17) More often than not （經(jīng)常），people tend to pay attention to what they can take rather than what they can give.18) All of us are more than a little concerned about（非常關(guān)心）the current economic problems. 1. (xx 福建) Do you need any help, Lucy?Yes, The job is I could do myself. A. less than B. more thanC. no more than D. not more than答案及解析： 1. B