高一春·目标清北班
Unit 4
Contents
Part 1. Listening
Part 3. Grammar
Part 4. CEE Integrated
Part 2. Speaking
Listening
Part One
Before you listen, read a journal excerpt from a zoologist (动物学家) and match each
word in bold with its definition.
Build The Vocabulary
Doing sketches of the dodo for several days now, I am quite fascinated by this
bird. Before I came to Mauritius, I had heard all kinds of stories about the
corpulent, slow dodo. However, I now understand that most of the stories were full
of misconceptions…
As the dodo is a relatively alien species, I find myself absolutely shocked by
the sailors’ treatment of it, particularly since their diet consists purely of dodo meat.
It seems as though they are doing a great disservice to the dodo. The chicks will
take several years to reach maturity, by which time I fear the population will not
have time to recover. I have tried to make the men aware of this, but they only
gaze at me confusedly.
学而思网校
1.
________
a belief or an idea that is not based on correct information
2.
________
feeling surprised, upset, or offended
3.
________
to do sth. that harms sb./sth.
4. ________
to look steadily at sb./sth. for a long time
misconception
shocked
disservice
gaze
Doing sketches of the dodo for several days now, I am quite fascinated by this
bird. Before I came to Mauritius, I had heard all kinds of stories about the
corpulent, slow dodo. However, I now understand that most of the stories were full
of misconceptions…
As the dodo is a relatively alien species, I find myself absolutely shocked by
the sailors’ treatment of it, particularly since their diet consists purely of dodo meat.
It seems as though they are doing a great disservice to the dodo. The chicks will
take several years to reach maturity, by which time I fear the population will not
have time to recover. I have tried to make the men aware of this, but they only
gaze at me confusedly.
5.
________
in a confused (unable to understand sth.) manner
6.
________
knowing or realizing sth.
7.
________
a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many
details
confusedly
aware
sketch
Doing sketches of the dodo for several days now, I am quite fascinated by this
bird. Before I came to Mauritius, I had heard all kinds of stories about the
corpulent, slow dodo. However, I now understand that most of the stories were full
of misconceptions…
As the dodo is a relatively alien species, I find myself absolutely shocked by
the sailors’ treatment of it, particularly since their diet consists purely of dodo meat.
It seems as though they are doing a great disservice to the dodo. The chicks will
take several years to reach maturity, by which time I fear the population will not
have time to recover. I have tried to make the men aware of this, but they only
gaze at me confusedly.
While listening
学而思网校
Listen to the lecture. Pay attention to the Thesis Statement (主旨句) in the beginning of
each paragraph. Fill in the blanks with the word you hear.
Paragraph 1 Doing a disservice to the dodo and to our comprehension of __________
in today’s modern world, this is a common ____________.
Paragraph 2 The dodo was ______ to the island nation of Mauritius and was first
_____ by sailors in the 1500s, who described the bird as slow and unafraid of humans.
Paragraph 3 The introduction of these foreign _________ into the dodo’s environment,
along with the _________ of humans, sealed the bird’s fate. By the mid 1600s, the
dodo was no more.
Paragraph 4 The treatment this animal received remains a _________ show of a lack
of awareness from humans towards __________ species, even today.
extinction
misconception
native
spotted
species
presence
shocking
endangered
While listening
学而思网校
Listen to the first paragraph of the lecture again and choose the correct answer to the
question below.
Why would people be tempted to believe that the animal’s lack of good sense led to its
extinction? Because … (circle the reasons mentioned by the speakers)
A. the plump bird has tiny wings.
B. the name of Dodo comes from a Portuguese word for stupid.
C. the bird has a confused look on its face.
D. the bird is trusting.
学而思网校
While listening
学而思网校
1. The dodo was native to the island nation of Mauritius and was first spotted by local
farmers in the 1500s.
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
While listening
学而思网校
1. The dodo was native to the island nation of Mauritius and was first spotted by local
farmers in the 1500s.
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
F
While listening
学而思网校
2. The bird was first depicted as slow and unafraid of humans.
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
While listening
学而思网校
2. The bird was first depicted as slow and unafraid of humans.
T
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
学而思网校
While listening
学而思网校
3. The demise of Dodo can be blamed on its natural enemies.
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
While listening
学而思网校
3. The demise of Dodo can be blamed on its natural enemies.
F
The dodo was native to the island nation
of Mauritius and was first spotted by sailors
in the 1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans. There is
some disagreement about the exact look of
the dodo, but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the dodo itself,
the extinction of this species can be pinned
squarely on the island’s human visitors.
While listening
学而思网校
Listen to the third paragraph of the lecture again and choose the correct answer to the question below.
Factors contributing to the extinction of Dodo in mid 1600s did NOT include: ________
A. Foreign species was introduced into Dodo’s habitat.
B. Dodo was not nonchalant toward humans.
C. Humans eat Dodo meat.
D. Animals that come with humans eat Dodo eggs.
(C) Prior to the arrival of its native home’s visitors, the dodo lived a charmed life free
from predators, which was apparent due to its absolute nonchalance toward humans.
In search of an easy meal, the sailors feasted on the poor, trusting dodo. Others place
the blame for its obsolescence on the animals that the sailors brought to the island:
dogs, rats and pigs supposedly developed a taste for dodo eggs. The introduction of
these foreign species into the dodo’s environment, along with the presence of humans,
sealed the bird’s fate. By the mid-1600s, the dodo was no more.
While listening
学而思网校
Listen to the fourth paragraph of the lecture again and choose the correct answer to the question below.
What is the meaning of the phrases “gone the way of the dodo” and “dead as a dodo”?
Your answer: _________________________________________________________
________
(D) The treatment this animal received remains a shocking show of a lack of
awareness from humans towards endangered species, even today. Doing its best to
teach us a powerful lesson about the harmful effects of human interaction with other
species, the story of the dodo is one that plays out over and over again, even leading
to the sayings “gone the way of the dodo” and “dead as a dodo”.
They remind us of the harmful effects of human interaction with other
species.
学而思网校
Listening skill
学而思网校
Listening for advice
During a lecture or presentation, a speaker may discuss a problem and
then give advice. To introduce advice and suggestions, a speaker often
uses words/phrases such as one can…, it is beneficial to…, it is helpful
to…, we could…, it is a good idea to…, etc.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
Part 1
It is thought that the name of the dodo bird comes from a Portuguese
word for stupid, dodo. As we gaze at sketches of a plump bird with tiny
wings and a confused look on its face, we might be tempted to believe that
the animals lack of good sense led to its entire speciesdemise.
confused
adj.
/kənˈfjuːzd/
unable to think clearly or to understand what
is happening
good sense
the ability to make the right decision about
sth.
demise
n.
/dɪˈmaɪz/
the end or failure of an institution, an idea, a
company, etc.
gaze
v./n.
/ɡeɪz/
to look steadily at sb./sth. for a long
time
sketch
v./n.
/sketʃ /
a simple picture that is drawn quickly
and does not have many details
plump
n./adj.
/plʌmp/
having a soft, round body; slightly fat
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
gaze
v./n.
/ɡeɪz/
to look steadily at sb./sth. for a long time
She gazed at him in amazement.
她惊异地注视着他。
He met her gaze.
(= looked at her while she looked at him)
他与她凝视的目光相遇。
Simba gazing at the heavens
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
sketch
v./n.
/sketʃ /
a simple picture that is drawn quickly and
does not have many details
He quickly sketched the view from the
window.
他很快勾勒出了窗外的风景。
The artist is making sketches for his next
painting.
画家正为他的下一幅作品画素描。
Da Vinci Sketches
学而思网校
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
plump
adj.
/plʌmp/
having a soft, round body; slightly fat
a short, plump woman 一个矮胖的女人
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
confused
adj.
/kənˈfjuːzd/
unable to think clearly or to understand
what is happening
Confucius
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
good sense
the ability to make the right decision about
sth.
a man of honour and good sense
品德高尚而有头脑的男人
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
demise
n.
/dɪˈmaɪz/
the end or failure of an institution, an idea,
a company, etc.
his imminent/sudden/sad demise
他死到临头；他的猝死；他悲惨的死亡
The demise of the Soviet Union
in 1991 was an historic event of
major proportions.
学而思网校
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
…
Doing a disservice to the dodo
and to our comprehension of
extinction in todays modern world,
this is a common misconception.
disservice
n.
/dɪsˈsɜːvɪs/
to do sth. that harms sb. and the opinion
that other people have of them
extinction
n.
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
a situation in which a plant, an animal, a
way of life, etc. stops existing
misconception
n.
/ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
a belief or an idea that is not based on
correct information, or that is not understood
by people
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
extinction
n.
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
a situation in which a plant, an animal, a
way of life, etc. stops existing
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
misconception
n.
/ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
a belief or an idea that is not
based on correct information, or
that is not understood by people
frequently
held
misconceptions
about the disease
对这种疾病常见的误解
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
be native to
originate from
deed
n.
/diːd/
a thing that sb. does that is usually very good
or very bad
fault
n.
/fɔːlt/
responsibility for sth. wrong that has happened
or been done
be pinned on
blame on
squarely
adv.
/ˈskweəli /
directly; not at an angle or to one side
Part 2
The dodo was native to the
island nation of Mauritius and was
first spotted by sailors in the
1500s, who described the bird as
slow and unafraid of humans.
There is some disagreement
about the exact look of the dodo,
but its extinction is a done deed.
Far from being the fault of the
dodo itself, the extinction of this
species can be pinned squarely
on the islands human visitors.
学而思网校
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
native
/ˈneɪtɪv/
adj. 本国的；土著的；天然的；
与生俱来的；天赋的
n. 本地人；土产；当地居民
native Australian people,
Australian Aboriginals
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
deed
n.
/diːd/
a thing that sb. does that is
usually very good or very bad
a brave/charitable/evil/good
deed
勇敢的行为；善举；恶行；善行
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
fault
n.
/fɔːlt/
responsibility for sth. wrong that
has happened or been done
It was his fault that we were late.
我们迟到责任在他。
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
squarely
adv.
/ˈskweəli /
directly; not at an angle or to one side
She looked at me squarely in the eye.
她直直地看着我的眼睛。
He stood squarely in front of them,
blocking the entrance.
他就对着他们站在那里，挡住入口。
学而思网校
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
obsolescence
n. /ˌɒbsəˈlesns/
the state of becoming old-fashioned and no
longer useful
presence
n.
/ˈprezns/
the fact of being in a particular place
Others place the blame for its
obsolescence on the animals
that the sailors brought to the
island: dogs, rats and pigs
supposedly developed a taste for
dodo eggs. The introduction of
these foreign species into the
dodos environment, along with
the presence of humans, sealed
the birds fate. By the mid 1600s,
the dodo was no more.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
obsolescence
n. /ˌɒbsəˈlesns/
the state of becoming old-fashioned
and no longer useful
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
shocking
adj. /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
that offends or upsets people; that is
morally wrong
a lack of
be short of
endangered
adj.
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
in imminent danger of extinction
Part 4
The treatment this animal
received remains a shocking
show of a lack of awareness from
humans towards endangered
species, even today. Doing its
best to teach us a powerful lesson
about the harmful effects of
human interaction with other
species, the story of the dodo is
one that plays out over and over
again, even leading to the sayings
gone the way of the dodo and
dead as a dodo.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
shocking
adj. /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/
that offends or upsets people; that is
morally wrong
It is shocking that they involved children in
the crime.
令人发指的是，他们教唆儿童参与犯罪活
动。
学而思网校
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
学而思网校
a lack of food/money/skills
缺乏食物╱金钱╱技能
Exercises
学而思网校
If you _____ any spurious information, demand that the credit bureau investigate
and correct it.
He is a __________, and predators seek to incur the least risk possible while
hunting.
Much of the blame for the current crisis __________ the electoral college
system.
Do they smile at you or acknowledge your __________?
This failure was due to _________ qualified accountants, a national problem.
________ that, in the early 1900s, many moderate-size cities had their own
stock exchanges.
presence
predator
a lack of
be pinned on
prior to
spot
spot
is pinned on
presence
a lack of
Prior to
predator
Speaking
Part Two
学而思网校
Practice pronouncing /θ/ and /ð/ using the list below.
Pronunciation: /θ/ and /ð/
• Think about this.
/θɪŋk/ /ðɪs/
• That’s a thought.
/ðæt/ /θɔːt/
• They thank you very much.
/ðeɪ/ /θæŋk/
• Breathe a normal breath.
/briːð/ /breθ/
学而思网校
Grammar
Part Three
I. Function of To do
I. Function of To do
II. Function of Doing
II. Function of Doing
III. Function of Done
To do, doing, done review
I. Function of To do
A. Attribute
Present participle can serve as the attribute in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
We must find a suitable
candidate to do the work.
The infinitive verb tends to
take place in the future.
I. Function of To do
B. Adverbial
To-infinitive can serve as the adverbial in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
To become successful, one
needs to work hard and have
good connections.
The to-infinitive often suggests
objective/aim ( 表目的).
To make things better, he
adopts some new coping
strategies.
学而思网校
z
A. Attribute
Present participle can serve as the attribute in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
There is a crying baby in the cradle. Single present/past participle modifier is
placed before the modified word
The reception is full of guests
drinking Champaign.
Complex present/past participle modifier
(phrases) is placed after the modified word
B. Adverbial
To-infinitive can serve as the adverbial in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
Having suffered from heart trouble
for years, Professor Good enough
has to take
medicine with him whenever he
goes.
The logical subject must be the actual
subject of the sentence. Present participle
here suggests reason.
II. Function of Doing
z
A. Attribute
Past participle can serve as the attribute in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
He didn’t notice the surprised and
confused look on her face.
Past participle as attributes have similar
functions as adjectives.
B. Adverbial
Past participle can serve as the adverbial in a sentence.
Examples
Notes
Given the opportunity, I would
gladly work from home.
The logical subject must be the actual
subject of the sentence. Past participle here
suggests condition.
III. Function of Done
Exercises
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members often gather together ____ a
meal, admire the moon and enjoy moon cakes.
A. share
B. to share
C. having shared
D. shared
Get the technology that has proved to help the most ____ customers.
A. demand
B. to demand
C. demanding
D. demanded
____ with the traditional trade mode, it is a new business model.
A. Compare
B. Compared
C. Comparing
D. To compare
Choose the correct answer to the questions below.
CEE
Integrated
Part Four
学而思网校
学而思网校
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library.
B. In a bookstore.
C. In a classroom.
2. How does the woman feel now?
A. Relaxed.
B. Excited.
C. Tired.
3. How much will the man pay?
A. $20.
B. $80.
C. $100.
Listening - short conversation
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选
出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
z
学而思网校
4. What does the man tell Jane to do?
A. Postpone his appointment.
B. Meet Mr. Douglas.
C. Return at 3 o'clock.
5. Why would David quit his job?
A. To go back to school.
B. To start his own firm.
C. To work for his friend.
Listening - short conversation
学而思网校
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library.
B. In a bookstore.
C. In a classroom.
Listening - short conversation
W: Excuse me, how can I find the book called “the Class of 1998”?
M: Oh, I’m afraid it’s sold out.
W: It’s alright. Thank you.
学而思网校
2. How does the woman feel now?
A. Relaxed.
B. Excited.
C. Tired.
Listening - short conversation
M: How did your dancing lesson go today?
W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.
M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed.
学而思网校
学而思网校
3. How much will the man pay?
A. $20.
B. $80.
C. $100.
Listening - short conversation
M: How much is that in total?
W: One hundred dollars. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 20%
discount.
M: Great, this is my membership card.
z
学而思网校
4. What does the man tell Jane to do?
A. Postpone his appointment.
B. Meet Mr. Douglas.
C. Return at 3 o'clock.
Listening - short conversation
M: Jane, I'm going out for a while.
W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 o'clock.
M: Well, please make it another day.
z
学而思网校
5. Why would David quit his job?
A. To go back to school.
B. To start his own firm.
C. To work for his friend.
Listening - short conversation
— David said he would quit his job at our school.
— Really, why would he do that?
— His friend started a firm in London, she wanted David to help her.
学而思网校
