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Unit 2 Working the land
Ⅰ.重点单词
1．plough (AmE plow)vt.& vi.____________ n．____________
2．____________ vt.使减少到最低限度；使最小化
3．____________ vt.& vi.有(值得自豪的东西)；自夸，自吹自擂
4．____________ n．产量，产出 vt.出产(作物)；产生(收益等) vi.屈服，让步；变形，弯曲
5．____________ vt.& vi.喷，喷洒；向……扫射(或抛洒) n．水花；喷剂；喷雾器
6．____________ n．障碍；障碍物，绊脚石
7．drip n．________________________________ vt.& vi.____________
8．____________ n．害虫，害鸟；讨厌的人(或物)
9．downside n．________________________
10．____________ vt.在(某地)很受欢迎；攻克，征服；击败
11．____________ vt.& vi.(____________，____________) 小口喝，抿
12．fertile adj.肥沃的→____________ n．富饶，丰产→____________ n．肥料
13．collaborate vi.合作；协作→____________ n．合作，协作；合作成果
14．____________ vi.& vt.判断(问题的原因)，诊断(疾病)→diagnosis n．诊断；判断
15．moist adj.潮湿的→____________ n．潮气，水分
16．simple adj.简单的；朴素的→____________ adv.仅仅；简单地→____________ vt.使简
化，使简易
17．irrigate v．灌溉→____________ n．灌溉
18．abundant adj.大量的；充裕的→__________ n．大量，充裕
19．____________ n．传说，传奇故事；传奇人物→legendary adj.传奇的
20．noble adj.高尚的；高贵的→____________ n．(pl. ____________)贵族成员，出身高贵
的人
21．____________ adj.温暖潮湿的，湿热的→humidity n．湿度
22．____________ adj.陡峭的；急剧的；大起大落的；过高的，不合理的→steeply adv.急
剧地
23．mature adj.成熟的→____________ n．成熟；完全长成
24．exclude vt.排除，不包括→____________ n．排除，不包括→____________ adj.独家的；
排外的
25．cultivate v．培育；培养→____________ n．种植；培养Ⅱ.核心短语
1．real time________________________
2．put sth to good use______________________
3．the pros and cons________________________
4．spring to mind________________________
5．give rise to________________________
6．have an impact on________________________
Ⅲ.经典句型
1．强调句型
____________ the advent of modern technology ____________ has turned farming into a highly
precise industry.
现代技术的出现使农业变成了高度精准的产业。
2．状语从句的省略；强调谓语动词
____________________ in farming machines，AI ________________________ increased crop
yields as well as simplified crop tracking，harvesting and processing.
当人工智能应用于农业机器时，它的确有助于提高作物产量，并简化作物跟踪、收割和加工。
3．such...that...如此……以至于……
Without doubt ， the Yellow River will continue to bring
__________________________________________________________ life without its priceless
gifts would be unimaginable.
毫无疑问，黄河将继续为中国带来如此丰富的农业资源，以至于没有它的无价馈赠，生活将
无法想象。
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Singapore cannot afford to have large plots of land dedicated to growing crops—it is just too
small.However，farming，or more precisely，urban farming，is now a buzz(流行的)word
here.Instead of looking at the grounds，Singapore has decided to look skyward，towards rooftops!
In 2020，Singapore announced plans to convert the roofs of nine multi-storey car parks in
public housing areas into spaces for commercially farmed vegetables and other crops.This is part of
Singapore’s strategy to meet the country’s 30 by 30 goal，which is to produce 30% of its
nutritional needs locally by 2030 up from 10% in 2020.
Several companies have taken on the task of cultivating the urban farming scene in
Singapore.Citiponics has made a name for itself，building water-efficient organic “growing
towers” that can be used to grow anything from butterhead lettuce to sweet basil.Edible Garden
City (EGC) has more than 200 farms across the island and works closely with restaurants to ensure
sustainable supply and demand.
Singapore is not alone in its efforts to go beyond the confines of conventional agriculture.Allover the world，cities are seeking to feed their communities with local produce.At Thammasat
University located just outside of Bangkok，a formerly disused rooftop has been transformed into
a 7,000-square-meter space for organic farming，the largest in Asia.
Urban farming is not restricted to eatable plants such as leafy greens and vegetables.Rooftop
Honey，which has over 130 hives throughout various locations in Greater Melbourne specializes
in bees.The urban beekeeping operation，founded in 2010，serves two purposes：producing
creamy and delicious honey for the city’s residents while also allowing the bees to pollinate(授
粉) flowers in the surrounding areas.
There are several benefits to have the farms so close to home.Through community gardens or
access to commercial-scale farm produce，the public have an opportunity to understand how food
is grown.As the produce is pesticide-free，there is also comfort in knowing where the food comes
from and its impact on the environment.
1．Why is the limited land resource in Singapore mentioned in paragraph 1?
A．To explain benefits of urban farming.
B．To show the function of urban farming.
C．To introduce the result of urban farming.
D．To emphasize the necessity of urban farming.
2．What does the underlined word “confines” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Strengths. B．Restrictions.
C．Principles. D．Profits.
3．What can we learn about urban farming from the text?
A．It simply means growing vegetables and fruits.
B．It is a solution to farming where land is lacking.
C．It helps to increase the crop production greatly.
D．It has never been commercialized in Singapore.
4．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．A New Plan Launched in Singapore
B．Singapore，the Birthplace of Urban Farming
C．Urban Farming，a Novel Pattern of Farming
D．Strengths and Weaknesses of Urban Farming
Ⅱ.七选五
Have you always dreamed of having a garden，but thought you didn’t have enough space?
__1__ With a little planning and creativity，you can still make a beautiful garden from the small
outdoor space.Here are a few tips that you can follow.
Plan your layout(布局) carefully.__2__ Consider the overall arrangement of the space and
create different zones for different purposes.By dividing the space into smaller sections，you can
put in them different plants you want to grow.You may want to make an outline or use a design toolto visualize your ideas.Or it’s a good choice to search online for digital garden planners to help
you design the layout.
__3__ If you have limited space，it’s important to select plants that will grow well in your
garden.Look for plants that are suited to the climate，soil type，and growing conditions.Or choose
dense or small sizes of plants to maximize your space.For professional advice，you’d better talk
to an employee at a gardening center，who knows better.
Make use of vertical(垂直的) space.One of the best ways to make the most of your small
garden is to use vertical gardening techniques.Vertical gardening is an excellent way to add more
greenery to your small garden without taking up too much space.__4__ You can also use hanging
baskets to add more greenery to your space.
Include the eatable into your garden.Growing your own food is not only satisfying，but it can
also save you money on groceries.Even if you only have a small garden，you can still consider
growing a variety of fruits，vegetables，or herbs，which can be grown in containers or planting
beds.__5__
With these tips in mind，you can create a beautiful and productive garden in even the smallest
of spaces.Happy gardening!
A．It’s time to think again.
B．Follow design principles.
C．Choose appropriate plants.
D．First of all，owning a garden matters.
E．You can grow plants on walls or ladders.
F．Before planting，think about how to use your garden.
G．They can provide fresh and delicious produce throughout the season.
Ⅲ.应用文写作——报道
假定你是李华，你校的一群学生志愿者去农场参加了劳动。请你就此事为校英文报写一
篇报道，内容包括：
1．时间、地点、人物；
2．劳动内容：捡鸡蛋、挤牛奶、浇花等；
3．学生感受。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右(标题已给出)。
Volunteers on the Farm
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