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不僅……而且

可連接兩個并列的名詞，動詞，例：

He is not only _______________ but also ________________.

He not only_________________________, but also ____________________________.

not only 放在句首時，句子要倒裝

觀眾不僅能感覺到攀登珠穆郎瑪峰的每一步,還能感覺到寒冷,疲勞,品嘗到食物,聞到氣味,感受到山上的風景以及自然界的聲音。(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 ……的數量

cf the number of /a number of

6. rely on 依靠，依賴(upon)，/__________________

rely on/ upon sb. foe sth … /to do sth. 指望某人做某事

7. result in導致= lead to /______________

cf. result from= be due to

8. thankfully幸運的是=______________ / __________

9. under way (to do sth) 在進行中

under construction 建設中

under discussion 討論中

10. focus on/upon 集中，關注

11. assess

評價某人的工作 assess sb.'s efforts

Damages were assessed at 1000 RMB.

Cf: assess / access

12. is home to…/is the home of …是……的家園

13. a diverse range of各種各樣的= 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. 關于

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 欣賞，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…. 尚待分曉

link-v +adj/doing/done/…

cf; remain / leave remaining / left remains / ruins

構詞法(供自學)

1. non-governmental非政府的

non是否定前綴，例：nonstop train直達車

2. illegal 非法的 il-否定前綴，與in-/im-/ir為一組，例：

incorrect, impossible, irregular

3. endanger v. 危及

en-動詞前綴，例：enlarge v. 使……變大，增大

I. 單項選擇

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

參考答案

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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