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拓展创新学程第一册 Unit 2 Working the land
基础知识盘点
Ⅰ.重点单词
1．plough (AmE plow)vt.& vi. 犁 ( 田 ) ，耕 ( 地 ) n．犁
2．minimize vt.使减少到最低限度；使最小化
3．boast vt.& vi.有(值得自豪的东西)；自夸，自吹自擂
4．yield 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．spray vt.& vi.喷，喷洒；向……扫射(或抛洒) n．水花；喷剂；喷雾器
6．obstacle n．障碍；障碍物，绊脚石
7．drip n． 水滴；滴落，滴水声； ( 静脉 ) 滴注 vt.& vi.滴下；滴水
8．pest n．害虫，害鸟；讨厌的人(或物)
9．downside n．缺点，不利方面
10．conquer vt.在(某地)很受欢迎；攻克，征服；击败
11．sip vt.& vi.(sipped，sipped) 小口喝，抿
12．fertile adj.肥沃的→fertility n．富饶，丰产→fertiliz(s)er n．肥料
13．collaborate vi.合作；协作→collaboration n．合作，协作；合作成果
14．diagnose 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→moisture n．潮气，水分
16．simple adj.简单的；朴素的→simply adv.仅仅；简单地→simplify vt.使简化，使简易
17．irrigate v．灌溉→irrigation n．灌溉
18．abundant adj.大量的；充裕的→abundance n．大量，充裕
19．legend 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→nobleman n．(pl. noblemen)贵族成员，出身高贵的人
21．humid adj.温暖潮湿的，湿热的→humidity n．湿度
22．steep 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→maturity n．成熟；完全长成
24．exclude vt.排除，不包括→exclusion n．排除，不包括→exclusive adj.独家的；排外的
25．cultivate v．培育；培养→cultivation n．种植；培养
Ⅱ.核心短语
1．real time实时2．put sth to good use有效使用
3．the pros and cons事物的利与弊
4．spring to mind 突然想起
5．give rise to造成；导致
6．have an impact on 对 …… 有影响
Ⅲ.经典句型
1．强调句型
It is the advent of modern technology that 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
When used in farming machines，AI does contribute to 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 such agricultural abundance to China that
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。
能力提升精练
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.All
over 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.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中“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！”可推断，提到新加坡有限的土地资源是为了强调城市农
业的必要性。故选D。
2．What does the underlined word “confines” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Strengths. B．Restrictions.
C．Principles. D．Profits.
答案 B
解析 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“All over the world，cities are seeking to feed their
communities with local produce.”可知，世界其他地区也在寻求城市农业空间，因此推断新
加坡并不是唯一一个努力超越传统农业局限的国家。画线词confines与B项“限制”意思
相近。故选B。
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.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段的“Singapore cannot afford to have large plots of land
dedicated to growing crops—it is just too small.However...Instead of looking at the grounds，
Singapore has decided to look skyward，towards rooftops！”和最后一段的“There are several
benefits to have the farms so close to home.”可推知，城市农业对于解决土地缺乏是个解决办
法。故选B。
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
答案 C
解析 标题归纳题。根据第一段的“Instead of looking at the grounds，Singapore has decided
to look skyward，towards rooftops! ”和第三段的“Several companies have taken on the task
of cultivating the urban farming scene in Singapore.”以及全文内容可知，本文以新加坡的城
市农业为例，介绍了一种新型的农业模式——城市农业，并分析了其好处。因此推断 C项
“城市农业：一种新型的农业模式”为最佳标题。故选C。
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
tool to 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 itcan 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.
1．答案 A
解析 根据空前的“Have you always dreamed of having a garden，but thought you didn’t
have enough space？”及空后的“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.”可知要建
花园还是有办法的，因此空格处应该承上启下，引出下文建议。A选项能引出下文建议，
符合语境，故选A。
2．答案 F
解析 根据本段的主题句“Plan your layout(布局) carefully.”可知本段在讲花园的布局，再
结合空后的“Consider the overall arrangement of the space and create different zones for
different purposes.”要想好用花园来干什么及常识可知，这都是在建花园之前要考虑的，F
选项能承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
3．答案 C
解析 空格处是本段主旨句，由空后的“If you have limited space，it’s important to select
plants that will grow well...your space.”可知，本段主要讲的是要选择合适的植物，C选项能
概括本段主旨。故选C。
4．答案 E
解析 根据空后的“You can also use hanging baskets to add more greenery to your space.”可
知，此处列举垂直园艺的具体方法，由also可知，空格处是另一个方法，E选项说的是垂
直园艺的一种方法，而且句式和空后的一致，都是以You can开头，因此承上启下，符合
语境，故选E。
5．答案 G
解析 根据空前的“Even if you only have a small garden，you can still consider growing avariety of fruits，vegetables，or herbs，which can be grown in containers or planting beds.”可
知，空格处应该讲种这些植物的好处，G选项说明了种蔬菜、水果的好处，因此承接上文，
符合语境，故选G。
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
参考范文
Volunteers on the Farm
Aiming to help students learn more about farming and the value of labour，our school
organized a voluntary activity in which we students went to a nearby farm to do some farm work.
We set out at 7 a．m.yesterday.On arriving there，a series of activities were organized for
us.Some students went to pick up eggs，some helped to milk cows and others were sent to water
flowers.During the activity，teachers and farmers helped us to finish the work successfully.
We all think it a precious opportunity for us to experience such things.We hope more
activities like this can be organized in the future.
