1、Lets check the answers!,Language work:,A 1. highlighting 2.zeal 3.has thrived 4.spectacular 5.prevailed 6.hovers 7.serene 8.incessantly,Add: trivial 不重要的，瑣碎的,B,Review the phrases: Hold fast 緊緊抓住 A profusion of 大量的，豐富的 At times 有時候=sometimes A haven for 庇護所，避風(fēng)港 Pulsate with 搏動，悸動，有規(guī)律地跳動 Grace with 裝飾

2、，使優(yōu)美，使增加光彩 Factory seconds 次品，下等品,1、The decision to build a nuclear disposal center has triggered off a profusion of protests from local residents. 2、It is found in a recent survey that sexism still holds fast in many regions in the world. 3、Tired of the fast-paced city life,at times she yearns for

3、the serene life in the countryside. 4、The rainforest is a haven for wild animals. 5、The small village which used to be very poor has become a prosperous town pulsating with vitality. 6、The manager said the goods in these boxes are to be sold at reduced prices as factory seconds. 7、Though quite small

4、,the cosy room is graced with a few nice paintings and decorative articles.,C,Review the phases: 1、a haven/havens for 避難所，避風(fēng)港 2、glitter with 閃爍，閃耀 3、mind-boggling 令人難以置信的，難以想象的，令人驚異的 4、be graced with 裝飾 5、zip about 穿梭,1、a. At the end of that street are some untenanted buildings that have become safe

5、 havens for refugees. b. In the bustling metropolis these parks have become havens for weary city dwelllers. c. There is a large pond a little distance away from the busy streets,which has now become a haven for wild ducks. 2、a. The harbor was glittering with lights at night. b. His dark eyes glitte

6、red with anger behind his spectacles. c. Her diamond necklace glittered under the spotlight. 3、a. The immensity of the universe is really mind-boggling. b. Some concepts in his lecture are mind-boggling. c. The price of this new model of camera is mind-boggling. 4、a. Our conservatories are graced wi

7、th some rare plants from tropical regions. b. The portico was once graced with a row of bells. c. The main hall of the building is graced with several fine paintings. 5、 a. During the ten-minute break,the students zip about on campus towards other classroom buildings. b. During rush hour,people zip

8、about on their bikes to and from work. c. Workers in textile factories zip about from machine to machine at work.,Read more,Green London,1、Why does the author say“No other great city can provide these glimpses”?,In saying this,the author means that London is an ideal example of the integration of a

9、metropolis with nature.In London“massive buildings and the vibrant teeming life” provide a view of the city as a modern metropolis,while“the sight of contrasting strips of blue-green shade and brilliant sunlit grass under the canopy of great, ancient tree” enables Londoners to enjoy idyllic peace .I

10、f one takes a walk through the heart of London, she or he cannot only see“endless grass and countless trees but masses of splendid borders, ornamental lakes ,bridges,fountains and pagodas,not to speak of wildfowl.”No other great city can offer such grand,rustic scenes.,2、Why does the author mention

11、Central Park and many French parks?,The author mention Central Park and many French parks for a comparison with the parks in London.He thinks that Central Park seems a bleak,grey place built on impervious,heartless rock in a large city.It gives one the impression that this is still the savage New Wo

12、rld,not a place with a long history of civilization.The French parks,on the other hand,are often too small and ornate and bear too many marks of the hand of man.They are not real parks for walking.Although there are some good parks in paris,they are too far away.Besides,when you have struggled all t

13、he way to get there,you find the grass there is not so good as that in English parks.,3、What does the author mean when he says“If London could only keep itself clean,and lock up its burglars and car thieves,what a grand city it would be ?”,Although the author thinks London has no match as a beautifu

14、l city,he is not blind to the problems of the city.He wishes that London could cleaner and safer.,1、C teeming 多產(chǎn)的，豐富的 2、A metropolis 大都市 3、B gravel 碎石 4、D a venue 集合地點 5、C grandees 貴族,Exercise for words,Grammar work:,1、/ / 2、the the a 3、the 4、the 5、/ / 6、a 7、/ / / / the / 8、/ / 9、/ / 10、a the 11、/ /

15、 12、the / a 13、/ a 14、the 15、the,B the + adj表示一類人 1、the disabled 2、the rich the poor 3、the blind 4、the sick 5、the unemployed 6、the dead the injured 7、the young the old,C 1、the British 2、the Spanish 3、the Italians 4、the Irish 5、the Japanese 6、the Welsh 7、the Chinese 8、the Russians 9、the Americans 10、

16、the Dutch,Vocabulary work: 1、where 16、programs 2、living 17、recyclable 3、variety 18、jammed 4、add 19、delay 5、dwellings 20、relieve 6、provide 7、better 8、set 9、funds 10、pollute 11、wastes 12、residents 13、end 14、economy 15、reduce,Translations: 1The tourists cheered with excitement when they saw water cascading down the mountainside. 2Owing to the policy of reform,the small town is thriving day by day. 3Could you read through this for me and highlight the important points? 4At times I wonder if rote learning is worthwhile. 5The superstitions that us