2017_2018学年高中英语Module6UnexplainedMysteriesoftheNaturalWorldSectionⅡIntroduction
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闪堕市安歇阳光实验学校Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World (建议用时：25分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．To everyone’s surprise，David has made________fortune by selling computers on________Internet.A．不填； a B．不填； theC．a；the D．a；a2．Earth is a rocky planet where there is liquid water，which is necessary for life to ________.A．come B．existC．stand D．happen3．Even though he has lived in China for many years，Mark still cannot ________ himself to the Chinese customs.A．apply B．admitC．adapt D．accept4．A lack of ________of culture difference to local customs can cause problems.A．existence B．revolutionC．awareness D．evidence5．—Why didn’t Alex attend the party yesterday evening?—He ________ not have wanted to see me.A．should B．mightC．could D．would6．All of us still remember the terrible earthquake that ________ Sichuan several years ago.A．attacked B．struckC．knocked D．exploded7．After his wife’s death，the man kept himself completely________from the rest of the world，making no contact with anyone.A．cut off B．set offC．put off D．paid off8．It is important to keep ________ in an emergency.A．quiet B．calmC．silent D．still9．The new way to solve the problem ________all the trouble I had met.A．paid attention to B．threw light onC．took notice of D．gave way to10．Some experts have estimated that there will be a good harvest of wheat in North China in 2015________ the good weather.A．in spite of B．apart fromC．due to D．regardless of11．There is a great deal of evidence________ that music activitiesengage different parts of the brain.A．indicate B．indicatingC．to indicate D．to be indicating12．If we don’t take some measures to protect this kind of plant，it will ________ soon.A．die out B．die downC．die from D．die of13．You know what situation I am in now，so I’ll________.Can you lend me some money?A．take it easyB．come straight to the pointC．mind your own businessD．take it seriously14．The suspect claimed ________TV with his family when the house caught fire.A．watching B．to be watchingC．having watched D．to have watched15．—You won’t believe it，Sam.I was chosen as an exchange student to China.—________Congratulations!A．That’s all right. B．You got it.C．That’s something. D．You did a good job.Ⅱ.阅读理解AAs a preteen in New York，Whitney Johnson volunteered at soup kitchens and delivered clothes to the homeless.While at college，she started an English－language tutoring program for immigrant children.No one was surprised，then，when she chose to volunteer in an orphanage in Khayelitsha，one of South Africa’s poorest areas，during her junior year abroad.At the orphanage，Johnson discovered most of the children infected with HIV at birth，many abandoned by parents too sick to care for them，or neglected by surviving relatives.Few were receiving the care needed to stay healthy.Many died.When she left，all she wanted to do was go back and change what she had seen.After graduation，Johnson began a fund－raising effort that eventually collected enough money to found UBA，a nonprofit organization intended to provide services for HIV－positive(阳性的)kids aged 4 to 18 in Khayelitsha.Now UBA is housed in a church big enough for offices and the children.The staff includes counselors(咨询师)，a social worker，a nurse，a cook，and a handful of volunteers，ensuring that each child has access to proper care，a free healthy meal，and emotional support.Once a week，she makes sure the children receive age－appropriate lessons about AIDS.The social worker sees to it that the kids are enrolled(注册)in school and have safe living conditions－especially those without parents.Johnson plans to soon relocate UBA to an even larger location with more medical staff and a field“so the kids can run around and just feel like kids.”She’s also working with the South African Department of Health so that the new center can distribute drugs and give blood tests.“Many people think that HIV means death，but it doesn’t，”Johnson says.“There’s so much that can be done.”In the five years since the center opened，not one of the 200 kids in the program has died.“It’s so emotional to see the strong，independent people they become.”One teenage girl who had received help at UBA even announced that she wanted to become a nurse.1．What is the text mainly about?A．A kind girl caring for children with HIV.B．A poor area stricken by poverty and disease.C．A nonprofit organization providing services for kids.D．Abandoned children infected with HIV.2．After graduating from college，Whitney Johnson________.A．volunteered at soup kitchens in New YorkB．went to study abroad for a yearC．started an English－language tutoring programD．began collecting money to found UBA3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Johnson was infected with HIV at birth.B．Johnson opened UBA during her junior year.C．Johnson majored in English at college.D．Johnson began to volunteer at an early age.4．According to the passage，UBA________.A．distributes drugs and give blood testsB．is located in South AfricaC．is an orphanage in KhayelitshaD．trains girls to be nursesBA music festival is a festival determined towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical type，nationality or locality of musicians，or holiday.They are commonly held outdoors，and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vendors(卖主)，performance art，and social activities.The Pythian Games at Delphi included musical performances，and may be one of the earliest festivals known.During the Middle Ages festivals were often held as competitions.Many festivals are annual，or repeat at regular interval.Some，including many rock festivals，are held only once.Some festivals are organized as for－profit concerts and others are benefits for a specificcause.Another type of music festival is the educative type，organized annually in local communities，regionally or nationally，for the benefit of amateur musicians of all ages and grades of achievement.While entrants(参加竞赛者) perform prepared pieces in the presence of an audience which includes competitors，the essential feature of this type of festival is that each participant receives verbal and written feedback(反馈)，there and then，from a highly qualified，professional adjudicator(判决者)—someone who they might never meet in any other way.They also usually receive a certificate，classified according to merit，and some may win trophies.The competitive element is often played down，however，as the important aspect is that participants can learn from one another.Such festivals aim to provide a friendly and supportive platform for musicians to share in the excitement of making music.For many they provide a bridge between lessons & examinations and performing confidently in public.5．What is TRUE about a music festival?A．It must be performed with a theme once a year.B．A common music festival is held outdoors.C．Some may not only include musical performances.D．Music festivals date from the Middle Ages.6．The music festivals can be held as the following EXCEPT________.A．competitionsB．for－profit concertsC．benefits for a specific causeD．rock－moving games7．Which is NOT the characteristic of an educative music festival?A．It can be held in a community or in a whole country.B．Some competitors can also enjoy others’ performances.C．It can be beneficial for all kinds of musicians.D．Each participant can receive judgments from a specialist.8．What’s the most important significance for holding a music festival?A．Musicians can communicate and benefit from one another.B．Performers can get guidance from professional adjudicators.C．Participants can receive classified certificates.D．The competitive element is often played down.必修4Module 6课后达标检测24Ⅰ.单项填空1．解析：选C。
高中英语 Module6《Unexplained Mysteries of the Natura
• The bigfoot (2)
The Yeti (1)
• The Loch Ness Monster (4)
The Grey Man (3)
• Introduction-2 Do you know any other mysteries in this Discussion (3m) world?
2. How much do you know about Lake Tianchi? Where is it? How big/ deep is it?
Reading & Vocabulary -2. Skimming (5m) Get the main idea of the passage and each paragraph.
Introduction-3 Vocabulary (5m) Learnairy
footprint
claw
dinosaur
Introduction-4 Practice (3m) Do activity 2 on page 51---match the words with the definitions.
The Yeti The Bigfoot the Himalayas, 2m tall, powerful arms and legs, angry, attack
northwest American, large footprints, tall, hairy, big arms and legs Scotland, tall, grey face, long claws Lake Ness, north of Scotland, small head, long tail
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角顿市安康阳光实验学校Period TwoIntegrating Skills基础落实Ⅰ.课文理解阅读The Universal Dragon,选出正确答案。
1.Paragraph 1 tells us that________.A.dragons actually existB.people all like dragons very much because they can bring good luckC.it’s certain that dragons sometimes cause death,tooD.dragons exist in the western and eastern culture2.Paragraph 2 suggests that “________” is wrong.A.the dragon is a good sign in Chinese cultureB.the dragon is a sign related to the royal familyC.the royal family all wear clothes with a symbol of dragon with five clawsD.according to popular belief,if you were born in the year of the dragon,you areintelligent,brave and a natural leader 3.Paragraph 3 tells us that________.A.dragon stood for a heroB.dragon had a good reputationC.the red dragon on the Welsh flag indicates that it’s dangerousD.even if in the same country,dragon had a different character4.Why should the dragon have a different character according to the passage?A.Because it is believed that they were from different myths.B.Because in the west the idea of the dragon might have come from snake.C.Because in China the idea of the dragon might have come from the alligator.D.All of the above.Ⅱ.单词检测1.v.适应；适合________不见；消失________进化；演变________象征；暗示________2.n.毁坏________皇帝________长袍________名誉；名声________边境；国界________身份；特性________；故事________运气；命运；财富________3.adj.绝种的；消亡了的________凶猛的；残暴的________有雅量的；大方的；心地高尚的________变化莫测的____________正面的________Ⅲ.短语检测1.灭绝____________2.帮助弄清楚；阐明某事__________________3.谈正题；开门见山____________________________4.由于；因……造成____________Ⅳ.选词填空due to；relate to；to the point；throw light on；adapt to；die down 1.His comments are brief and ________________.2.Don’t worry,the wind will soon ______________.3.The children are easy to ________________ their new school.4.Her success is ____________ her diligence.5.It might be some time before scientists can ____________________ this mystery.6.Does the new law ______________ marriage?Ⅴ.单项填空1.We made up our minds to study hard ________ we could be admitted into university.A.in order toB.all thatC.so thatD.so as to2.This kind of animal has________in the world.A.died awayB.died downC.died offD.died out3.When you go to a foreign country,you must________yourself________newmanners and customs.A.fit；forB.adapt；toC.adapt；forD.suit；for4.—Every successful speaker always________,in my opinion.—I think many,but not every.es straightly of the pointes straight on the pointes straightly on a pointes straight to the point5.Certainly teachers’ explanation will________the puzzling problems.e to the lightB.throw light onC.make light ofD.see the light6.This company has a very bad________in that province.A.repetitionB.reputationC.fortune7.Our arriving late is________the bad weather.A.becauseB.forC.due toD.owing8.It is said that dragons can cause death and________in the culture of some western countries.A.instructionB.instrumentC.destructionD.construction 9.With a nod of his head,he________to me where I should sit.A.expectedB.indicatedC.signedD.showed10.When you were there,you would find this map________.A.of importanceB.importanceC.of importantD.to importanceⅥ.微写作写作素材1.稀有动物的存在使我们的世界丰富多彩,充满生机。
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Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World Section ⅡIntroduction & Reading-Language Points一、这样记单词二、这样记短语三、这样记句式1．(教材51)It often gets angry and will attack anyone who goes close to it.它常变得很生气并会攻击靠近它的人。
attack v．攻击，进攻n.袭击，侵袭，攻击， (疾病等的)侵害，损害robbers.那天晚上他从办公室往家走的时候，被几个强盗袭击了。
②His grandmother's sudden death of a heart attack drove Eric to study medicine.艾利克的奶奶突发心脏病去世，这促使他学医。
③The general commanded that the soldiers (should) make an attack on/upon the将军命令士兵对敌人发起进攻。
④The company came under_attack for the firing of 50 employees.那家公司因解雇50名员工而遭到抨击。
⑤The baby is in a poor health, and i t is often attacked with a disease.婴儿的身体状况很差，经常患病。
2．(教材P51)Spirit is something that continues to exist after death.灵魂是人死后继续存在的东西。
exist vi.存在；生存；生活月球上没有东西生存，因为那里没有水和空气。
②The worker earned little money a month, so he had to exist on only fast noodles.这个工人一个月挣的钱很少，因此他不得不靠方便面度日。
高三英语一轮总复习 Module 6 Unexplained Myste
领兑市安插阳光实验学校Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of NaturalⅠ.语法填空1．The __________ (disappear) of the queues in these places may seem an unusual concern, but these are not the only places that markets have entered.[答案] disappearance2．He came close to __________ (give) up several times.[答案] giving3．I'm __________ (die) to know what happened. Who can tell me?[答案] dying4．He never dreamed about there __________ (be) a chance to go abroad.[答案] being5．There is a great deal of evidence __________ (indicate) that music activities engage different parts of the brain.[答案] indicating6．Both locally and globally, the continued spread of full－sun coffee plantations (种植园) could mean the __________ (destroy) of the rainforest ecology.[答案] destruction7．There is nothing __________ (mystery) about the mighty forces.[答案] mysterious8．__________ (fortune), I didn't get any channels showing all－night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.[答案] ForunatelyⅡ.选词填空1.adapt， adopt①This film was __________ from a novel written by Mo Yan.②The __________ boy has been admitted into a key university, which makes him parents happy.③She __________ herself to the school life quickly.[答案] ①adapted ②adopted ③adapted2.die out， die off， die down， die away①When the applause had ____________ she began her speech.②In fact, half of the 6,000～7,000 languages spoken around the world today will be likely to ____________ next century.③The sheep the old man raised ____________ one by one because ofa deadly disease.④The laughter ____________ and the children all left the square.[答案] ①died down ②die out ③died off ④died awayⅢ.单句改错1．He tried all his best to throw light to the problem, but the children couldn't understand him.____________[答案] 第二个to→on2．My sister has been in Beijing for three years. However, she thinks she will never adapt the fast pace of life there. ____________ [答案] adapt后加to3．If people don't pay attention to the protection of rare animals, they will soon die away.____________[答案] away→o ut4．There has been more than 100 million references to the word “tuhao” on social media since early September.____________ [答案] has→have5．The famous actor was reported have gone abroad.____________[答案] have前加toⅣ.单句写作1．He pretended ________________ (正在读) the text when the teacher came in.[答案] to be reading2．There ________________ (一有个机会) for you to go to Beijing.[答案] must be a chance3．The town was cut off from the rest of the world ___________ (因为大雪)．[答案] due to heavy snow4．Some old traditions ________________， which is noticed by the government. (正在逐渐消亡)．[答案] are dying out5．He tried his best to ____________ (使自己适) the life there.[答案] adapt himself to。
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角顿市安康阳光实验学校Unexplained mysteries of the natural world本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题)第一部分听力第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
APeople use their mouths for many things. They eat，talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word “mouth”．For example, if you say bad things about a person，the person might protest(抗议)and say “Do not bad mouth me.” Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that person. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell. The speaker might say, “I really put my foot in my mouth this time. ”If this should happen, the speaker m ight feel down in the mouth. In other words, he might feel sad for saying the wrong thing.Another situation is when someone falsely claims another person said something. The other person might protest，“I did not say that. Do not put words in my mouth.”Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person，“was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mouth. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.Parents might sometimes keep a child off sweet food as a form of punishment for saying bad things. For example, if a girl says things she should not say to her parents, she might be described as a mouthy child. The parents might even tell the child to stop mouthing off.But enough of all this talk. I have been running my mouth long enough.语篇解读：人们用嘴做很多事情，比如吃饭，谈话，喊叫，唱歌，微笑，接吻等。
(新)高考英语一轮复习第1部分Module6UnexplainedMysteriesoftheNaturalWorld课堂达标外研版必修4
Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural WorldⅠ.用所给词的适当形式填空导学号 580824341．Pollution poses a threat to the continued _existence__(exist) of this species.2．The mother didn't become aware of the child's _disappearance__(disappear) until ten o'clock, which made her worried.3．The flower is now in danger of _extinction__(extinct)．4．I was late, but _fortunately__(fortune) the meeting hadn't started.5．There is a great deal of evidence _indicating__(indicate) that music activities engage different parts of the brain.6._Attacked__(attack) by a high fever, he had to ask for two days' leave.Ⅱ.完成句子导学号 580824351．因为我们没有足够的时间，让我们谈正题吧。
Let's _come_straight_to_the_point__ because we don't have enough time.2．我的成功归功于同事们的帮助。
My success is _due_to__ the assistance of my fellow workers.3．这项研究可能会让人们清楚互联网发展的前景。
2018年高考英语一轮复习Module6TheTangPoemsUnexplainedMysteri
Module 6 The Tang Poems Unexplained Mysteries of the NaturalWorld(建议用时40分钟)Ⅰ. 阅读理解AVisitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you’re making a one-off trip to London or you’re a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city’s public transport network. Simply touch the card on the yellow card reader at the doors when you start and end your journey.Advantages of a Visitor Oyster CardA Visitor Oyster card is one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Overground and most National Rail services in London:•Save time—your card is ready to use as soon as you arrive in London.•It’s more than 50% cheaper than buyin g a paper travel card or single tickets with cash.•There is a daily price cap—once you have reached this limit, you won’t pay any more.•Enjoy special offers and promotions at leading London restaurants, shops and entertainment venues-plus discounts on the Emirates Air Line cable car and Thames Clippers river buses.Buy a Visitor Oyster cardBuy a Visitor Oyster card before you visit London and get it delivered to your home address. A card costs￡3(non-refundable)plus postage. Order online and arrive with your Oyster in hand! You can also buy a Visitor Oyster card from Gatwick Express ticket offices at Gatwick Airport Station and on board Eurostar trains travelling to London.Add Credit to Your Visitor Oyster CardYou can choose how much credit to add to your card. If you are visiting London for two days, you can start with￡20 credit. If you run out of credit, add credit at the following locations:•Touch screen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail stations.•Around 4, 000 Oyster Ticket Stops found in news agents and small shops across London.•TFL Visitor and Travel Information Centers.•Tube and London Overground station ticket offices.•Emirates Air Line terminals.【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文, 分别介绍了游客牡蛎卡的优点, 购买时间和地点, 为信用卡充值的地点。
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Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World Section ⅡIntroduction & Reading-Language Points一、这样记单词二、这样记短语三、这样记句式1．(教材51)It often gets angry and will attack anyone who goes close to it.它常变得很生气并会攻击靠近它的人。
attack v．攻击，进攻n.袭击，侵袭，攻击， (疾病等的)侵害，损害robbers.那天晚上他从办公室往家走的时候，被几个强盗袭击了。
②His grandmother's sudden death of a heart attack drove Eric to study medicine.艾利克的奶奶突发心脏病去世，这促使他学医。
③The general commanded that the soldiers (should) make an attack on/upon the将军命令士兵对敌人发起进攻。
④The company came under_attack for the firing of 50 employees.那家公司因解雇50名员工而遭到抨击。
⑤The baby is in a poor health, and i t is often attacked with a disease.婴儿的身体状况很差，经常患病。
2．(教材P51)Spirit is something that continues to exist after death.灵魂是人死后继续存在的东西。
exist vi.存在；生存；生活月球上没有东西生存，因为那里没有水和空气。
②The worker earned little money a month, so he had to exist on only fast noodles.这个工人一个月挣的钱很少，因此他不得不靠方便面度日。
③No one knows when such a custom first came_into_existence.没有人知道这种风俗是什么时候开始有的。
④Do you believe in the existence of ghosts? Perhaps they only exist in the minds of some people.你相信鬼魂的存在吗？或许它们只存在于一些人的想象中。
[名师点津] exist是不及物动词，不用于被动语态，通常不用进行时。
3．(教材P52)He claimed to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water.他声称看见一个黑黑的、圆圆的动物在水中快速游动。
claim(1)vt.声称，声明；索要，认领据说中国月球探测器嫦娥5号将于2017年按时发射。
②My deskmate claimed to_compete (compete) with me for the prize.我同桌声称要和我竞争奖品。
(2)n.主张，声称；索赔作为这次事故的受害者，我将就遭受的伤害提出索赔要求。
④You have no claim to/on the property.你无权要求得到这份财产。
4．(教材P52)Mr Li Xiaohe said that he and his family were able to see the monster clearly because the weather was fine and the lake was calm.李晓和先生说他和家人都清楚地看见了怪物，因为当时天气好，湖水平静。
calm adj.平静的；(人/言行)镇静的vt.使镇定/平静下来remain/keep/stay calm 保持镇静calm down 平静下来，镇静下来①In the event of an emergency, please remain calm and walk to the nearest exit.如果发生紧急事件，请保持镇静并走到最近的出口。
②The police found that it was di fficult to calm down the angry crowd.警方发现很难使愤怒的人群平静下来。
[辨析比较] calm, quiet, silent, still选择上述单词填空③When facing danger, one should keep calm;_when taken photos, one should keep still;_when someone else is asleep, one should keep quiet;_when in class, one shouldn't keep silent about the teacher's questions.5．(教材P52)They say that the lowtemperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures.他们说，水温这样低的湖泊不可能生存有体形如此巨大的动物。
unlikely adj.不可能的他不可能找到四十年前住的地方了。
②Where there is a will there is a way, so you are unlikely to_be (be) jobless or unsuccessful for long.有志者事竟成，因此你不可能长久失业或不成功。
③It_is_unlikely_that she will make the same mistake again.她不可能再犯同样的错误。
6．(教材P52)It is 2,189 meters high and covers an area of about ten square kilometers.它海拔2 189米，占地约10平方公里。
cover vt.占地(多大面积)；覆盖；掩饰；行走(一段路程)；看完(多少页书)；采访；报道；足够支付；包括，涉及写出下列句中cover的含义①I'm not sure exactly how much money you'll receive, but it will roughly cover your major expenses.足够支付②No dictionaries can cover all the English idioms.包括，涉及③Many foreign reporters also covered the important meeting.采访；报道④When I woke up, I found the ground covered with snow.覆盖⑤How many pages have you covered？看完(多少页书)⑥The town covers an area of 50 square kilometers.占地(多大面积)⑦I want to cover 100 miles by dark.行走(一段路程)1．A third report came from Li Xiaohe, who was visiting the lake with his family.还有一则报道来自李晓和，当时他和他的家人正在湖边游玩。
本句中的a third表示“另一个”。
序数词前面通常要用定冠词进行修饰限制；但是，当序数词不是表特指，而是具有“another”或“again”的意思时，它的前面要用不定冠词，表示在原来的基础上“再，又”。
①I felt that the punishment was no t justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance.我觉得这项处罚不公平，我认为应该再给我一次机会。
②In spite of the first two failures, he tried a_third_time.尽管前两次都失败了，他又试了一次。
[名师点津] “the＋序数词”表示“第……”。
③It is the_third_time that he has telephoned you today.这是今天他第三次给你打电话了。
2．He claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water.他声称看见一个黑黑的、圆圆的动物在水中快速游动。
(1)本句中的to have seen是不定式的完成式，表示该不定式动作发生在谓语动词之前。
①The engine just won't start.Something seems to have gone wrong with it.引擎怎么也发动不起来，似乎出现了什么问题。
②I am sorry to_have_kept (keep) you waiting for such a long time.很抱歉让你等了这么久。
(2)不定式的一般式表示不定式的动作与谓语动作同时或者几乎同时发生，或者在它之后发生。
③I plan to_attend (attend) the meeting tomorrow.我计划要参加明天的会议。
(3)不定式的进行式表示不定式的动作与谓语动作同时发生。
④He pretended to_be_reading (read) a book when I went in.我进去时他假装正在读书。
⑤He happened to be walking on the road when the accident happened.当事故发生时，他碰巧正在那条路上走着。
3．There have been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi since the beginning of the last century, although no one has seen one close up.自上世纪初以来，一直就有关于天池怪物的报道，尽管还不曾有人近距离目睹过。
本句使用了there be句型的现在完成时，强调过去状态对现在造成的影响。