新思维综合英语3.ppt

1、新思维综合英语 3Lesson 1 Arctic Adventure The Arctic (/rktk/ or /rtk/) is a polar region located at the northernmost part of the Earth. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, the United States (Alaska), Denmark (Greenland),Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The Arctic regio

2、n consists of a vast,ice-covered ocean, surrounded by treeless permafrost（如极地的）永久冻土 . The Arctics climate is characterized by cold winters and cool summers. Precipitation mostly comes in the form of snow. The Arctics annual precipitation is low, with most of the area receiving less than 50 cm (20 in

3、). High winds often stir up snow, creating the illusion of continuous snowfall. Average winter temperatures can be as low as 40 C (40 F), and the coldest recorded temperature is approximately 68 C (90 F). Susan Butcher won the Iditarod Sled Dog Race four times and has beaten death many times.It tell

4、s the dangerous experience that Susan and her sled dogs fought with a female moose.It tells how Susan and her sled dogs managed to mush across 40 miles of dangerous sea ice.While-readingIt restates that Susan and her sled dogs managed to overcome difficulties and win races.Language points1.not only,

5、but alsoa. not only 在句首，后接两个并列分句时， “前倒后不倒 ”！即： Not only部倒装 (注意是部分倒装，不是全倒装 )， but also部分不倒装。Eg. 1. Not only is the son fond of watching cartoons, but the parents take great interest in them. 2. Not only did he speak more correctly, but he spoke more easily. b. 连接并列主语（若连接两个成分作主语，其谓语通常与靠近的主语保持一致。）、并列宾语

6、、并列谓语或并列地点状语时则不用倒装。Eg. 1. Not only she but also her husband does housework on weekends. 2. Not only you but also he has to leave. 3. Eric not only speaks but also writes well in English. 4. They speak English not only in class but also in the dormitory. 2. Call to a (quick) halt/call a halt to sth.E

7、g. 1. When they had almost reached the robbers camp, the officer called the police patrol to a halt. 2. The government called a halt to the project. halt: n. a stop or pause in ones progress 暂停，止步 come to a halt vi. 停止 bring something to a halt 使 停止3. A cow moose stood blocking the trail ahead. 现在分词

8、短语作伴随状语。Eg. 1. He sat in the armchair， reading a newspaper. 2. The girl was left alone in the room, weeping bitterly. 4. optimistically (adv.）乐观地optimistic （ adj.）1.Jack thought optimistically that he would win the race easily.2. He has an optimistic attitude towards their future.5. deal with = to s

9、ucceed in solving a problem 处理，应付 How to deal with this difficult question? The problem should be dealt with quickly.6. be eager to do sth. 渴望做某事7. set a new time (world) record 创造新的时间 (世界 )记录In February 2001, a Frenchman set a new time record of under a hundred days for sailing around the world alo

10、ne and without help.8. the first leg of the trip: 第一段路程The last leg of the journey always seems the longest.9.Her chances of winning had never been better.她胜券在握10. Butcher would give this one all of the time she needed to move.Butcher 要把赶路的时间花在对付驼鹿身上。11. charge: 猛攻，向前冲 The lion charged at those little animals. 12. reach for: 伸手去够 I reached out for the book, but it was too far.Reach for what is beyond ones grasp. Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.13. without hesitation 毫不犹豫Write freely without hesitation He accepted the invitation without hesitation. 好高骛远 要攀登自己的巅峰，实现目标，争取荣誉。 信笔写来