高中英语选修9教案： Unit 2 witnessing time -project1
Unit 2 Witnessing time
●Project
1. The Ming and Qing Imperial Tombs are among the most impressive cultural remains to be found anywhere. 明清皇家陵寝是世界上最令人赞叹的文化遗产之一。(page 30, lines 1-2)
1) among
among preposition (ALSO amongst)
a. in the middle of or surrounded by other things: (表位置) 在…中间,在…内部，被…所环绕
I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd.
Rescue teams searched among the wreckage for survivors.
b. happening as part of a group of people or things:(表范围、关系)在…内部，在…中间
a decision that has caused a lot of anger among women
Relax, you're amongst friends.
Talk about it among yourselves (= Talk to each other about it without me) for a while.
She has worked as an estate agent among other things(= as well as other things).
2) remain
remain verb
1) [I or L] SLIGHTLY FORMAL to stay in the same place or in the same condition: 停留，留下，逗留; 尚待…留待…;仍然，依然
The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25%.
[+ to infinitive] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).
He remained silent.
It remains a secret.
The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out.
2) [I] to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist: 剩余 ,残存
After the flood, nothing remained of the village.
Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.
the remainder noun [S] 剩余,残存之物/人，其他的人们
the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away:
I ate most of it and gave the remainder to the dog.
It rained the first day but the remainder of the trip was lovely. remainder noun [U] SPECIALIZED 余数
in mathematics, the amount that is left when one number cannot be exactly divided by another:
9 divided by 4 is 2, remainder 1.
remaining adjective [before noun] 剩下的
continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or taken away:
Bernstein's two remaining lectures will take place on January 22 and 23. Mix in half the butter and keep the remaining 50g for later
remains plural noun剩余,残留物;余额
1) pieces or parts of something which continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed or taken away:
The remains of lunch were still on the table.
We visited the remains of a 12th-century monastery.
2) FORMAL human/sb's remains someone's dead body or the remaining parts of it:
Fifty years after he died, his remains were returned to his homeland. Human remains were found in the woods.
1.（NMET2002）
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
2.（2004上海春）
The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain ___________ as the plane was making a landing.
A. seat
B. seating
C. seated
D. to be seating
3. ( 2006浙江卷)
It remains ________ whether Jim will be fit enough to play in the finals.
A. seen
B. to be seen
C. seeing
D. to see
4.(2003)
It has been announced that candidates_____ remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected.
A. can
B. will
C. may
D. shall
5.(07 山东)
Please remain_________ until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A. to seal
B. to be seated
C. seating
D. seated
答案及解析: 1. B
2. C
3. B remain to be done尚待做
4. D
5. D
2. Any visitor to China should try to include the Ming and Qing Tombs as part of his or her tour.任何来中国的游客都应该去看看明清皇家陵寝。(page 30, lines 4-5)
try
try (ATTEMPT) verb [I or T] 努力做…,努力于…
to attempt to do something:
Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.
If I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year. I've tried really hard but I can't persuade him to come.
I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it.
[+ to infinitive] I tried to open the window.
[+ ing form of verb] Perhaps you should try gett ing up (= You should get up) earlier in the mornings.
try (TEST) verb [T] 尝试,试用
to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works: I tried that recipe you gave me last night.
I'm afraid we don't sell newspapers - have you tried the shop on the corner? [+ ing form of verb] Try us ing a different shampoo.
I thought I might try parachut ing.
I've forgotten my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it to see if it is open
try (LAW) verb [T] 审理(案件),审判(某人)
to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law by asking them questions and considering known facts, and then decide if they are guilty:
Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret. They are being tried for murder.
See also trial (LEGAL PROCESS).
try sth on phrasal verb [M] 试穿(衣服，鞋帽等)
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it:
Try on the shoes to see if they fit.
What a lovely dress - why don't you try it on for size(= to discover whether
it fits)?
try sth out phrasal verb [M]试用, 彻底试验
to use something to discover if it works or if you like it:
Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment. try out for sth phrasal verb US试图获得(地位，奖赏等),为(职业等)参加考试,报名，申请
to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play:
Luke's trying out for the college football team.
3. The Sacred Way, which is sometimes called the Avenue of Animals, leads
to the thirteen tombs and is in good condition.通向陵寝的神道有时被称为石像神道，保存良好。(page 30, lines 13-14)
1) lead to
lead (DIRECTION) verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] led, led(道路等引导(人)到…, 通往
(especially of roads, paths, doors, signs, information, etc.) to go in a particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this:
There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.
The French windows lead out onto a wide shady terrace.
A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave.
This information led the police to a house near the harbor.
lead to sth phrasal verb 导致
If an action or event leads to something, it causes th at thing to happen or exist:
Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.
相关高考题:
（06江苏）
--- It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.
--- Well, you know what they say. _________.
A. There is no smoke without fire
B. Practice makes perfect
C. All roads lead to Rome
D. No pains, no gains
答案: 1. D
2) in good condition
condition (STATE) noun
[S or U] the particular state that something or someone is in:状态，情形,健康状态
Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.
They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere. The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly. He's in no condition (= He is too ill or too drunk)to drive home.
See also condition at conditioner.
conditions plural noun (周围的)状况,情况，形势
the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by: weather conditions
working conditions
The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.
Under what conditions do plants grow best?
out of condition 健康不佳, 情况欠佳
not healthy enough for hard physical exercise, as a result of not taking part in sport or other physical activities
on (the) condition that 在…条件下
only if:
I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!
4. Most of the trees that were originally planted there were cut down at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, but some continue to grow today.大部分原先栽种此处的树木在清初别砍掉了，但有一些至今仍留存于世。(page 30, lines 17-18)
cut down
5．Changling is considered by many as the best preserved of the thirteen
tombs.许多人都认为长陵是十三座陵寝中保存最完好的。(page 30, lines 20-21)
be considered
consider (POSSIBILITY) verb [I or T]
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: 考虑到…, 顾及…
Don't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.
[+ question word] Have you considered wh at you'll do if you don't get the job?
[+ ing form of verb] We're considering sell ing the house.
She's being considered for the job.
I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision. consideration noun [C or U] 考虑,深思
It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs.
Comfort/Safety is an important consideration.
considering preposition, conjunction, adverb 就…而论
used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantageous one:
Considering the weather, we got here quite quickly.
She did well to find the way, considering she'd only been there once before.
consider(OPINION) verb [T often + object + (to be) + noun or adjective] 将…视为, 认为，以为
to believe someone or something to be, or think of them as:
He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.
We don't consider her suitable for the job.
[passive + object + to infinitive] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
[R] I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident. Do you consider him a friend of yours?
[+ (that)] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already.
6.The tombs, which were built over a length of 247 years , take up 78 square kilometers.这些陵墓的建造历时247年，占地78平方公里。(page 30, lines41-42)
take up
take sth up (START) phrasal verb [M] 开始(工作,产生兴趣等)
to start doing a particular job or activity:
He's taken up the post of supervisor.
[+ ing form of verb] Have you ever thought of taking up act ing?
Ian took up (= continued) the story where Sue had left off.