1、Unit 2 Working the land Reading II,He has a face and arms and a slim, strong body. He is more like a than a scientist. He grows what is called hybrid rice, which makes it possible one-third more of the crop in the same fields.,He into a poor farmers family . In 1950, Chinese farmers produced fifty m

2、illion tons of rice. He from Southwest Agriculture college. He searched a way to increase rice . without the area of fields. 200 million tons of rice was produced by growing his hybrid rice. He helps the world hunger by circulating his knowledge in less developed countries.,sunburnt,farmer,super,to,

3、produce,was born,graduated,outputs,expanding,rid,of,little,would rather,simpler,sorghum,peanut,export,The Structure of the Article A Pioneer For All People Dr. Yuan Longping Appearance and achievement Outline Biography Personality Dream,This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-th

4、ird more of the crop in the same fields. (Page 10, Lines 6-7) it = to produce one-third more of the crop in the same fields The new method makes it possible . (complete) the task faster. make , consider, think, , find, feel, etc. + adj. /n. + to do . Tom found it very embarrassing . (remind) of the

5、long-standing debt.,to complete,to be reminded,Do you feel it difficul . (understand) the BBC news broadcast? Do you think it useful ( make) such a machine? We consider it necessary ( combine) theory with practice.,to understand,to make,to combine,At that time, hunger was a disturbing problem in man

6、y parts of the countryside. (Page 10, Lines 14-15),to move something or change its position,If you find a birds nest, never disturb the eggs.,disturb,to stop someone so that they cant continue what they are doing,to make someone feel worried or shocked,to break the rest, concentration or calm of (sb

7、. / sth.),What do you want to say to the butterflies?,“Dear butterflies, would you please fly away? Otherwise, the baby will _.”,be disturbed,The butterflies disturbance will result in the babys being awakened.,Dr. Yuan searched for a way to increase rice harvests without expanding the area of the f

8、ields. (Page 10, Lines 15-18),expand v. become larger in size; increase business,The water froze inside the pipe, causing it to and burst.,expand,Water undergoes(經(jīng)受) when it freezes.,expansion,Thanks to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world of hunger. (Page 10, 22-23) ri

9、dof.: remove something that is causing a problem,In order to improve the output of the crop, we need to the soil the weed, water the crop, fertilize the soil and kill off the pest.,rid,of,Will science finally get rid of plant pests in the fields? I cant this headache.,get rid of,Dr Yuan is quite sat

10、isfied with his life. (Page 10, Line 25) be satisfied with: be pleased with,Wonderful !,The teacher what her students had done in the examination. She says that the education system must . the needs of all children.,was satisfied with,satisfy,To her , almost all her students have been admitted into

11、famous universities across the country.,satisfaction,Spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also means vey little to him. (Page 10, Line 28),V-ing, subject,_ _ is my favourite sport.,Playing football,is important in learning English.,Reading,the patient is a nurses job.,Looking afte

12、r,with you is nice.,Talking,It is nice talking with you.,=talking with you,It is a waste of time (talk)about such a thing.,talking,It is no good/use (complain).,complaining,He therefore gives millions of yuan to equip others for their research in agriculture. (Page 10, Line 30) therefore : as a resu

13、lt of, for that reason, so,The boy failed in the exam and he was punished.,therefore,The boy failed in the exam and therefore he was punished. The boy failed in the exam. , he was punished. The boy was punished his failure in the exam.,As a result,as a result of,The boy failed in the exam , he was p

14、unished.,so,equip(with/for): provide with what is necessary for doing sth.; make able, fit, or prepared,The workers the classroom computers.,are equipping,with,Such brand new computer . will equip students with the skills they need their future life once they leave school.,equipment,for, expansion a

15、s a result (of)/so disturbance equipment satisfy/satisfaction get rid of, expand therefore disturb equip equipwith/for be satisfied with ridof,Summary,Language Practice,1. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases from the box. Change the form where necessary.,disturb expand therefore equip be sa

16、tified with ridof,1) How does Alma like her new job? She isnt _ with the hours. 2) He was very busy, and _ he didnt go to the party that night. 3) If I ruled the world I would _ the world _ wars, killers and everything else that is bad. 4) Proper education will one for a job. 5) As is known to all,

17、metals _ when they are heated.,satisfied,therefore,rid,of,equip,expand,2. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.,1) The two girls are so alike that strangers find _ difficult to tell one from the other. (2011山東) A. it B. them C. her D. that 2) The mother opened the door quietly so as not

18、to _ the sleeping baby. A. upset B. break C. disturb D. puzzle,3) Its necessary to be prepared for a job interview. _ the answers ready will be of great help. A. To have had B. Having had C. Have D. Having,3. Paraphrase the following sentences.,1. He drove carelessly, and therefore the accident happened. = He drove carelessly, and _ _ _, the acc