2018_2019学年高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升(十)(含解析)
Unit 21 Human Biology课下能力提升(十)Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1.He treated his subordinates (部下) with respect during his term of office.2.The trade in weapons is prohibited in many countries.3.At the news of his death, the whole nation mourned for him, who was a great national hero.4.Holding the prescription given by the doctor, he came to the chemist's for the medicine.5.Bad weather forced us to postpone(推迟) Saturday's game.6.If the danger had been foreseen (预见), probably it could have been avoided.7.Simon has long been working in the field and is familiar with the details of office routine (常规).8.Having lived in the countryside so long, Joe now has trouble fitting in with the urban (城市的) life.Ⅱ.选词填空Kindness and generosity are the main qualities that make_up her character.2.Without the weak signals sent_out from the mobile phone, the rescue members couldn't have found the dying person.3.The relatives of the patient demanded that the hospital give them a response straight_away.4.A survey by some psychologists shows that wealth is seldom related_to happiness.5.Up_to two hundred people were on board the ship.6.Her decision seems to show a_lack_of political judgement.7.More than 5,000 square kilometres of forests have died_from the polluted air so far.8.Keep your eyes open and be willing to change, but have_faith_in yourself.Ⅲ.课文缩写语法填空Epidemics throughout historyWith recent press reports drawing parallels between Bird Flu and a killer epidemic in the past, Jim Smith looks 1.through the history of epidemics for cluesabout what the future might hold.Since Bird Flu first appeared in 1997, it has taken more than a hundred lives.Many people fear it could be the next global epidemic, especially as scientists who studied tissue from the bodies of people who died 2.of the 1918 Spanish Flu proved that Bird Flu is a modern 3.adaptation (adapt) of the same virus.One of the 4.earliest (early) epidemics on record happened about 500~550 AD when the Roman emperor at the time was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire.This epidemic swept through North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.In urban areas all over Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, up to one half of the population was lost to the Black Death.Another epidemic that spread in similar conditions was the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, also called the Spanish Flu.It 5.struck (strike) near the end of the First World War and left families 6.mourning (mourn) worldwide.The SARS epidemic began in 2002 with a lung disease in Guangdong Province and spread quickly after Dr Liu Jianjun, the carrier, came to Hong Kong and passed the virus to people who carried it to Canada, Vietnam and Singapore.No one really knew much about SARS as it was completely new.This meant that there were no prescription drugs or tablets 7.to_treat (treat) it and doctors were not sure how to prevent it either.Meanwhile, governments worldwide have also underlined the fact that 8.thorough and systematic medical research on Bird Flu needs to lead to a cure as soon as possible. Countries will need to work together to do this as the SARS epidemic proved how teamwork 9.among nations can save lives.With all the international effort being made, we have to have 10.faith (faithful) that there will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.Ⅳ.阅读理解The most complex object known to humanity is the human brain — and not only is it complex, but it is one of the few natural phenomena that science has no consciousness of. To try to replicate (复制) something that is so poorly understood may therefore seem like pride. But you have to start somewhere, and International Business Machines (IBM) and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale deLausanne (EPFL), in Switzerland, propose to start by replicating“in silico”, one of the brain's building blocks.In a partnership announced, the two organizations said theywould be working together to build a simulation (模拟) of a structure known as a neocortical (新大脑皮质的) column on a type of IBM supercomputer that is currently used to study the molecular functioning of genes. If that works, they plan to use more powerful computers to link such simulated columns togetherinto something that mimics (模仿) a brain.In a real brain, a neocortical column is a cylindrical (圆柱形的) element about a third of a millimeter in diameter and three millimeters long. It is these columns, arranged side by side like the cells of a honeycomb, which make up the famous “grey matter” that has become shorthand for human intelligence. The Blue Gene/L supercomputer that will be used for the simulation consists of enough independent processors for each to be programmed to mimic an individual nerve cell in a column.The EPFL's contribution to the Blue Brain Project will be to create a digital description of how the columns behave. The database from its Brain Mind Institute will provide the raw material for the simulation. Biologists and computer scientists will then connect the artificial nerve cells up in a way that mimics nature. They will do so by assigning electrical properties (电能) to them, and telling them how to communicate with each other and how they should modify their connections with one another depending on their activity.That_will_be_no_mean_feat. Even a single nerve cell is complicated, not least because each one has about 10,000 connections with others. And nerve cells come in great variety —relying, for example, on different chemical transmitters to carry messages across those connections. Eventually, however, a digital representation of an entire column should occur.Assuming that the growth of computing power continues to follow Moore's Law, the leader of IBM's side thinks it should be practical to mimic an entire human brain in silico this way in ten to fifteen years. Such an artificial brain would, of course, be a powerful research tool. It would allow neurological experiments that currently take days in a “web lab” to be conducted in seconds. The researchers hope that their simulated brain will reveal the secrets of how certain psychiatric and neurological, disorders develop. But that is probably not the real reason for doing it. The most interesting question, surely, is whether such an artificial brain will be intelligent, or conscious, or both.语篇解读:对于人类来说,人脑是已知的最复杂的物体,也是科学无法解释的自然现象之一。
2018_2019学年高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升(十一)(含解析)
Unit 21 Human Biology 课下能力提升(十一)Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1.Your job here is only temporary,_for you will be removed from it when we have a proper post for you.2.Due to bad management, company profits have been declining over the last three years.3.The boy hasn't been seen for two days and there is growing concern for his safety.4.All important problems must be submitted (提交) to the committee for discussion.5.What he said is absurd (荒唐的); it goes against the general knowledge of science.6.If an terminal (延期) isn't agreed on, this contract will no longer be in force from next month.Ⅱ.单句语法填空1.At any rate, the medicine and food will reach the farmers before the snowstorm.2.On the one hand, they'd love to have kids, but on the other hand, they don't want to give up their freedom.3.Tony is said to_have_gone (go) abroad for further study.4.It was the first time I had_heard (hear) her sing, wasn't it?5.This will be the second time that I have_gone (go) back to my hometown.6.Don't worry. We can take you home in all cases.7.Train services returned to normal again after the strike.8.I fell into comas when the stone hit me on the head.Ⅲ.阅读理解ASport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years forlearning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents' and coaches' criticisms to heart and find fault with themselves.Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today's youth sport setting young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters' performances. Positive support should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive support motivates (激发) and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.A.make sports less competitiveB.increase their sense of successC.reduce their mental stressD.make sports more challenging解析:选C 细节理解题。
推荐-2018_2019学年高考英语一轮复习Unit21HumanBiology课件北师大版选修7
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41.temporary adj. 42.numb adj. 43.sacred adj. 44.terminal adj. 45.helmet n. 46.minimum n. 47.institution n. 48.unconditionally adv.
9. annual adj. 10. in vain 11. at random 12.* threat n. 13. oppose vt. 14. postpone vt. 15. at all costs 16.* identify vt.
每年的,一年一次的,年度的 徒然,白费力气 随便地,任意地 威胁 反对 延期,推迟 无论如何,不惜任何代价 确定;认出,识别
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(每周一次的).
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1.tolerate vt.容忍→ tolerant adj.宽容的;容忍的→ tolerance n.容忍
2.oppose vt.反对→ opposite adj.相反的;反对的→ opposition n.相反→ opposed adj.相反的,对立的
3.privileged adj.荣幸的→ privilege n.特权;优惠,优待 4.enquiry n.询问→ enquire v.询问,调查 5.prohibit vt.禁止→ prohibition n.禁止;禁令→ prohibitive
高中英语真题:Unit21HumanBiologyLesson2BrainPower
I.Warming up
T: first let’s read the words about brain. Now read together.
S:
T: Every day we use our brain. Especially our students all hope to own clever brain. However, how much do you know about your brain? How does it work?
IV. Speaking
Which piece of advice do you think is the most useful? Why?
Do the exercise 8.
Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
V. Homework
Exercise 1 on page 8
2.What example does he use to explain the way the brain controls different parts of the body?
3.What does he compare to a film studio?
Answers: puter3.The areas of the brain related to controlling sight and hearing.
IV. Speaking
Which piece of advice do you think is the most useful? Why?
Do the exercise 8.
Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
2018_2019学年高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升(十)(含解析)北师大版选修7
Unit 21 Human Biology课下能力提升(十)Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1.He treated his subordinates (部下) with respect during his term of office.2.The trade in weapons is prohibited in many countries.3.At the news of his death, the whole nation mourned for him, who was a great national hero.4.Holding the prescription given by the doctor, he came to the chemist's for the medicine.5.Bad weather forced us to postpone(推迟) Saturday's game.6.If the danger had been foreseen (预见), probably it could have been avoided.7.Simon has long been working in the field and is familiar with the details of office routine (常规).8.Having lived in the countryside so long, Joe now has trouble fitting in with the urban (城市的) life.Ⅱ.选词填空Kindness and generosity are the main qualities that make_up her character.2.Without the weak signals sent_out from the mobile phone, the rescue members couldn't have found the dying person.3.The relatives of the patient demanded that the hospital give them a response straight_away.4.A survey by some psychologists shows that wealth is seldom related_to happiness.5.Up_to two hundred people were on board the ship.6.Her decision seems to show a_lack_of political judgement.7.More than 5,000 square kilometres of forests have died_from the polluted air so far.8.Keep your eyes open and be willing to change, but have_faith_in yourself.Ⅲ.课文缩写语法填空Epidemics throughout historyWith recent press reports drawing parallels between Bird Flu and a killer epidemic in the past, Jim Smith looks 1.through the history of epidemics for cluesabout what the future might hold.Since Bird Flu first appeared in 1997, it has taken more than a hundred lives.Many people fear it could be the next global epidemic, especially as scientists who studied tissue from the bodies of people who died 2.of the 1918 Spanish Flu proved that Bird Flu is a modern 3.adaptation (adapt) of the same virus.One of the 4.earliest (early) epidemics on record happened about 500~550 AD when the Roman emperor at the time was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire.This epidemic swept through North Africa, the Middle East and Europe.In urban areas all over Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, up to one half of the population was lost to the Black Death.Another epidemic that spread in similar conditions was the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, also called the Spanish Flu.It 5.struck (strike) near the end of the First World War and left families 6.mourning (mourn) worldwide.The SARS epidemic began in 2002 with a lung disease in Guangdong Province and spread quickly after Dr Liu Jianjun, the carrier, came to Hong Kong and passed the virus to people who carried it to Canada, Vietnam and Singapore.No one really knew much about SARS as it was completely new.This meant that there were no prescription drugs or tablets 7.to_treat (treat) it and doctors were not sure how to prevent it either.Meanwhile, governments worldwide have also underlined the fact that 8.thorough and systematic medical research on Bird Flu needs to lead to a cure as soon as possible. Countries will need to work together to do this as the SARS epidemic proved how teamwork 9.among nations can save lives.With all the international effort being made, we have to have 10.faith (faithful) that there will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.Ⅳ.阅读理解The most complex object known to humanity is the human brain — and not only is it complex, but it is one of the few natural phenomena that science has no consciousness of. To try to replicate (复制) something that is so poorly understood may therefore seem like pride. But you have to start somewhere, and International Business Machines (IBM) and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale deLausanne (EPFL), in Switzerland, propose to start by replicating“in silico”, one of the brain's building blocks.In a partnership announced, the two organizations said theywould be working together to build a simulation (模拟) of a structure known as a neocortical (新大脑皮质的) column on a type of IBM supercomputer that is currently used to study the molecular functioning of genes. If that works, they plan to use more powerful computers to link such simulated columns togetherinto something that mimics (模仿) a brain.In a real brain, a neocortical column is a cylindrical (圆柱形的) element about a third of a millimeter in diameter and three millimeters long. It is these columns, arranged side by side like the cells of a honeycomb, which make up the famous “grey matter” that has become shorthand for human intelligence. The Blue Gene/L supercomputer that will be used for the simulation consists of enough independent processors for each to be programmed to mimic an individual nerve cell in a column.The EPFL's contribution to the Blue Brain Project will be to create a digital description of how the columns behave. The database from its Brain Mind Institute will provide the raw material for the simulation. Biologists and computer scientists will then connect the artificial nerve cells up in a way that mimics nature. They will do so by assigning electrical properties (电能) to them, and telling them how to communicate with each other and how they should modify their connections with one another depending on their activity.That_will_be_no_mean_feat. Even a single nerve cell is complicated, not least because each one has about 10,000 connections with others. And nerve cells come in great variety —relying, for example, on different chemical transmitters to carry messages across those connections. Eventually, however, a digital representation of an entire column should occur.Assuming that the growth of computing power continues to follow Moore's Law, the leader of IBM's side thinks it should be practical to mimic an entire human brain in silico this way in ten to fifteen years. Such an artificial brain would, of course, be a powerful research tool. It would allow neurological experiments that currently take days in a “web lab” to be conducted in seconds. The researchers hope that their simulated brain will reveal the secrets of how certain psychiatric and neurological, disorders develop. But that is probably not the real reason for doing it. The most interesting question, surely, is whether such an artificial brain will be intelligent, or conscious, or both.语篇解读:对于人类来说,人脑是已知的最复杂的物体,也是科学无法解释的自然现象之一。
2018_2019学年高中英语Unit21HumanBiologySectionⅡBrainPower
2.Read the text again and arrange the sentences in order of time. A.One of the earliest epidemics swept through North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. B.Experts united to stop SARS spreading. C.The Spanish Flu killed up to 50 million people in 18 months. D.SARS caused 8,000 diseased and 774 killed. E.“The Black Death” spread in Asia.
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高考英语一轮复习 提能训练(21)Unit 21 Human Biology(含解析)北师大版
Unit 21 Human BiologyⅠ.阅读理解ADear Sir,I was surprised to read your recent editorial on the question of students' part-time jobs. You appear to be making lots of general comments on the basis of just one unfortunate case (I assure you that not all young people who deliver newspapers are as foolish and dishonest as the two youths mentioned in your article, and one singlecase is not strong enough in supporting a point as evidence. I think you wouldn't disagree with me at this point).The first point I would like to make is that there are many jobs teenagers can do which give them useful experience of the working world. They are brought into contact with a variety of people, often older, and are given experience of expressing themselves clearly and logically. Every young man will eventually be involved in social net work, and we can't expect them to act as a mature adult once they step out of school. I am thinking here of jobs such as travel guides and shop assistants. Parttime jobs are actually a kind of guiding that young people need before they play their role in real career.Another argument for school children and college students having holiday or weekend jobs is that many parents need the financial assistance. If we take, for example, a family in which the father is unemployed or perhaps a singleparent family on a low income, it seems logical and fair that a son or daughter should try to bring money into the household. And I think it's also an education to young people what family responsibility is and what one should do in terms of showing their care and love.One further thing I want to say is that a lot of jobs for the young can be fun for the people who do them and also useful to the community. Youngsters who help in schools, hospitals and with the elderly often gain a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction as well as contributing something valuable to local society. And the experience will make young people feel their value in our society so that they will be more eager to learn and more willing to offer their help.In conclusion, I would add that when I was a girl, my father said my teens were a time for books, hobbies and academic studies. Thinking back, I feel I would have learnt much more—about myself, other people and life in general—if he had allowed me to do a limited amount of real work. Certainly, when she is old enough, I shall encourage my own daughter to do so, rather than waste her time with soap operas, computer games and discos, like so many young people today. I don't mean having fun is a waste of time. I just want to point out that fun and parttime jobs could be balanced.Yours faithfully,Margaret Williams文章大意:本文是写给报社编辑的一封信。
高中英语真题-Unit21HumanBiology
Unit21HumanBiologyEpidemics throughout historyWith recent news reports connected Bird Flu with a killer epid emic in the past , Jim Smith looks through the history of epide mics for clues about what the future might hold.Bacteria and viruses have been around since the beginning of life on Earth and many of today’s diseases have existed as lo ng as humans have. It is important to look at the spread of dis eases throughout history to discover the causes and effects of epidemics , and hopefully , foresee and prevent them in the f uture, especially as scientists proved that Bird Flu is a modern adaptation of the same virus of the Spanish Flu.One of the earliest epidemics on record happened about 5 00-550 AD when the Roman emperor at the time was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire . This epidemic , which was cal led Justinian’s Plague , swept through North Africa , the Middl e East and Europe. Scientists now guess that up to 50% of th e area’s population died from this epidemic making it one of th e main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire.In the 1330’s , the epidemic returned , this time in Asia . Th is spread rapidly and became known as “The Black Death ” a s one symptom was black spots on the body . In urban areas all over Europe , Asia , Africa and the Middle East , up to one half of the population was lost to the Black Death .Another epidemic that spread in similar conditions was the Spanish Flu. It struck about 1918-1920 and left families mourning worldwide. Having killed up to 50 million people in 18 months , with a tendency to strike the young and fit rather than the old . More people died of the flu t han died in the war .Yet , somehow , it was forgotten by history until very recentl y when SARS became a cause for concern . The SARS epide mic began in 2002 with a lung disease in Guangdong Provinc e and spread quickly after Dr Liu Jianjun, the carrier , came to Hong Kong and passed the virus to people who carried it to Canada , Vietnam and .Over nine months , 8000 cases were reported in over 30 co untries across five different continents and 774 people died . Although these statistics are much less impressive than those for the Spanish Flu , SARS was still very alarming for a few k ey reasons.Generally, SARS symptoms include a high fever, body aches, and headaches. However, as the illness progresses, most patients eventually develop pneumonia. The SARS virus spre ads mainly by close human contact, either through the air or s urface-touching.No one really knew much about SARS as it was completely n ew. This meant that there were no prescription drugs or tablet s to treat it and doctors were not sure how to prevent it either. Since most people had no natural defences against the disea se, it was also harmful to the doctors and nurses treating SAR S patients.Since the SARS epidemic ended , scientists have been doin g trials on treatments to prohibit any future outbreaks . Moder n communication technology and medical research technique s allow health experts all over the world to unite , share knowl edge , and work together without pause to help put SARS beh ind us.Meanwhile , governments worldwide have also underlined t he fact that thorough and systematic medical research on Bird Flu needs to lead to a cure as soon as possible . Countries w ill need to work together to do this as the SARS epidemic prov ed how teamwork among nations can save lives. With all the i nternational effort being made, We have to have faith that ther e will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.Word Bankacute (adj.) ---severe (严重的), sharp (剧烈的)adaptation (n.)-----changecancer (n.)------a kind of disease which can always cause deathcarrier(n.) ----person or animal that can transmit(传染) a disease to others .epidemic(n.) ---disease spreading quickly among many people in the same pl ace for a time, eg. Bird flu , SARSempire (n.)---countries under a single ruler or ruling power . eg. The Roma n Empireforesee (v.)----predictfaith(n.) ---confidencemourn(v.) ---feel or show sorrow or regret for the loss of sb/sthprohibit(v.) ---forbid(禁止) sth or sb from doing sth esp by laws , rules or regulations. Eg. Smoking is prohibited.pause(v./n.) ---temporary (暂时的) stop in action or speech.press(n.) --- the news sections of mediaprescription(n.) --- doctors write instruction(说明) for the use of a medicine.rebuild(v.)---build it againroutine(n.) --- regular rule ;statistics (n.)---collection of information show in numbers symptom (n.)---change in the body that indicates (表明)an illnesssystematic (adj.) ---done or acting according to a system or plan.trial (n.) ---experiment, test.tissue(n.) ---mass of cells forming the body of an animal or plant. tablet(n.) ---pill(药片)thorough (adj.)---done completely and with great attention to detail. teamwork(n.)---work togetherurban(adj.) ---situated in or living in a cityunite(adj.)---come or join togetherunderline(v.)---draw a line under a word or sentence. wipe out(v.)---destroyed completelyTask 2: Try to put the words into proper part according to the textPart 1: name、 time 、 causePart 2:Part 3:Part 4:Part 5:Reading Task 1: Read Para 5-9 and fill the chart with the detail informationPart1: IntroductionThe SARS epidemic began in______. with _______________inPart 2:___________were reported in over ____ countries across ______ different continents and______ people died .Part 3: 1.Generally, SARS _________ include a highfever, __________, and ____________. However, as the illness progresses, most patientseventually ________ pneumonia .2.The SARS virus _______ mainly by close ______________, either through the air or________________.Part 4: There were no _________ ______ or ________ to treat it and doctors were not sure how to_______ it either. Since most people had nonatural ________ against the disease, it wasalso _______ to the doctors and nurses treating SARS patients.Part 5:Summaryscientists have been doing _____ on treatments to _______ an y future outbreaks .2.Modern ________ technology and _______ research techniq ues allow health experts all over the world to ______ , _______ knowledge , and ______ together without ______ to help put S ARS behind us.Ebola______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________The File of an epidemicEpidemic:EbolaMeasure:The World Health Organisation appealed (呼吁)all the other counties to give necessary medical aids to West African government .2.The Chinese medical team arrived in Africa in September, 2 014 to provide medical care to local patients and fight the viru s together.Time:February 2014Treatment:There’s no cure for Ebola, though researchers are working onit.There’s no vaccine(疫苗) to prevent Ebola.3. Treatment includes an experimental serum(血清) that destroys infected cells.Area:West AfricaThe number of People infected and died1.7373 died2.More than 20,000 people infectedDescription of the virus:1.hide for up to 21 days,2.a death rate (死亡率)of up to 90 percent.3.a flat red area covered with small bumps(疙瘩)4. Human-to-human transmission of the virus occurs through direct contact with infected people, or their body fluids(体液)Cause:The Ebola virus first appeared during two 1976 outbreaks in A frica.Scientists believe fruit bats(狐蝠) are the cause of infectionUnit21HumanBiologyEpidemics throughout historyWith recent news reports connected Bird Flu with a killer epidemic in the past , Jim Smith loo ks through the history of epidemics for clues about what the future might hold.Bacteria and viruses have been around since the beginning of life on Earth and many of toda y’s diseases have existed as long as humans have. It is important to look at the spread of diseases throughout history to discover the causes and effects of epidemics , and hopefully , for esee and prevent them in the future, especially as scientists proved that Bird Flu is a modern adaptation of the same virus of the Spanish Flu.One of the earliest epidemics on record happened about 500-550 AD when the Roman emperor at the time was attempting to rebuild the Roman Empire . This epidemic , which was called Justinian’s Plague , swept through North Africa , the Middl e East and Europe. Scientists now guess that up to 50% of the area’s population died from th is epidemic making it one of the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire.In the 1330’s , the epidemic returned , this time in Asia . This spread rapidly and became known as “The Black Death ” as one symptom was black spots on the body . In urban areas all over Europe , Asia , Africa and the Middle East , up to one half of the population was lost t o the Black Death .Another epidemic that spread in similar conditions was the Spanish Flu. It struck about 19 18-1920 and left families mourning worldwide. Having killed up to 50 million people in 18 months , with a tendency to strike the young and fit rather than the old . More people died of the flu t han died in the war .Yet , somehow , it was forgotten by history until very recently when SARS became a caus e for concern . The SARS epidemic began in 2002 with a lung disease in Guangdong Provin ce and spread quickly after Dr Liu Jianjun, the carrier , came to Hong Kong and passed the vi rus to people who carried it to Canada , Vietnam and .Over nine months , 8000 cases were reported in over 30 countries across five different co ntinents and 774 people died . Although these statistics are much less impressive than those for the Spanish Flu , SARS was still very alarming for a few key reasons.Generally, SARS symptoms include a high fever, body aches, and headaches. However, a s the illness progresses, most patients eventually develop pneumonia. The SARS virus sprea ds mainly by close human contact, either through the air or surface-touching.No one really knew much about SARS as it was completely new. This meant that there were no prescription drugs or tablets to treat it and doctors were not sure how to prevent it either.S ince most people had no natural defences against the disease, it was also harmful to the doc tors and nurses treating SARS patients.Since the SARS epidemic ended , scientists have been doing trials on treatments to prohibi t any future outbreaks . Modern communication technology and medical research techniques allow health experts all over the world to unite , share knowledge , and work together withoutpause to help put SARS behind us.Meanwhile , governments worldwide have also underlined the fact that thorough and syste matic medical research on Bird Flu needs to lead to a cure as soon as possible . Countries w ill need to work together to do this as the SARS epidemic proved how teamwork among natio ns can save lives. With all the international effort being made, We have to have faith that ther e will be solutions in time to stop a Bird Flu epidemic in its tracks.Word Bankacute (adj.) ---severe (严重的), sharp (剧烈的)adaptation (n.)-----changecancer (n.)------a kind of disease which can always cause deathcarrier(n.) ----person or animal that can transmit(传染) a disease to others .epidemic(n.) ---disease spreading quickly among many people in the same place for a time, eg. Bird flu , SA RSempire (n.)---countries under a single ruler or ruling power . eg. The Roman Empireforesee (v.)----predictfaith(n.) ---confidencemourn(v.) ---feel or show sorrow or regret for the loss of sb/sthprohibit(v.) ---forbid(禁止) sth or sb from doing sth esp by laws , rules or regulations. Eg. Smoking is prohibited. pause(v./n.) ---temporary (暂时的) stop in action or speech.press(n.) --- the news sections of mediaprescription(n.) --- doctors write instruction(说明) for the use of a medicine.rebuild(v.)---build it againroutine(n.) --- regular rule ;statistics (n.)---collection of information show in numberssymptom (n.)---change in the body that indicates (表明)an illnesssystematic (adj.) ---done or acting according to a system or plan.trial (n.) ---experiment, test.tissue(n.) ---mass of cells forming the body of an animal or plant.tablet(n.) ---pill(药片)thorough (adj.)---done completely and with great attention to detail. teamwork(n.)---work togetherurban(adj.) ---situated in or living in a cityunite(adj.)---come or join togetherunderline(v.)---draw a line under a word or sentence.wipe out(v.)---destroyed completelyTask 2: Try to put the words into proper part according to the text Part 1: name、 time 、 causePart 2:Part 3:Part 4:Part 5:Reading Task 1: Read Para 5-9 and fill the chart with the detail informationPart1: IntroductionThe SARS epidemic began in______. with _______________inPart 2:___________were reported in over ____ countries across ______ different continents and ______ people died .Part 3: 1.Generally, SARS _________ include a high fever, __________, and____________. However, as the illness progresses, most patientseventually ________ pneumonia .2.The SARS virus _______ mainly by close ______________, either through the air or________________.Part 4: There were no _________ ______ or ________ to treat it and doctorswere not sure how to _______ it either. Since most people had no natural ________ against the disease, it was also _______ to the doctors and nurses treating SARS patients.Part 5:Summaryscientists have been doing _____ on treatments to _______ any future outbreaks .2.Modern ________ technology and _______ research techniques allow health experts all ove r the world to ______ , _______ knowledge , and ______ together without ______ to help put S ARS behind us.Ebola_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________The File of an epidemicEpidemic:EbolaMeasure:The World Health Organisation appealed (呼吁)all the other counties to give necessary medical aids to West African government .2.The Chinese medical team arrived in Africa in September, 2014 to provide medical care to l ocal patients and fight the virus together.Time:February 2014Treatment:There’s no cure for Ebola, though researchers are working on it.There’s no vaccine(疫苗) to prevent Ebola.3. Treatment includes an experimental serum(血清) that destroys infected cells.Area:West AfricaThe number of People infected and died1.7373 died2.More than 20,000 people infectedDescription of the virus:1.hide for up to 21 days,2.a death rate (死亡率)of up to 90 percent.3.a flat red area covered with small bumps(疙瘩)4. Human-to-human transmission of the virus occurs through direct contact with infected people, or their b ody fluids(体液)Cause:The Ebola virus first appeared during two 1976 outbreaks in Africa. Scientists believe fruit bats(狐蝠) are the cause of infection。
高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升九含解析北师大版选修
Unit 21 Human Biology课下能力提升(九)Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1.The policeman took away his bike because he had violated the trafficregulation.2.English is a compulsory subject in our school, which means that everyone hasto learn it.3.Since no one opposes the plan, we'll put it into practice soon.4.I cannot tolerate anyone laughing at me in public.5.Winning an Olympic gold medal is the supreme (最高的) honor for every athlete.6.The officials were accused of abusing (滥用) their power to control the marketprice.7.You must first seek (寻求) their permission before publishing their namesin your book.8.It's an annual (一年一次的) examination. If you fail this year, you have towait till next year.Ⅱ.选词填空in vain, at random, at all costs, in use, due to, come across1.My bike bought 10 years ago is still in_use.2.The parents are determined to support their daughter's college educationat_all_costs.3.They chose some people at_random in the street to give the questionnaires.4.Tidying up the room, she came_across some old photographs in a drawer.5.The team's success was largely due_to Mary's efforts.6.I spent three days putting up a cottage but a storm made it in_vain.Ⅲ.完成句子1.My deskmate was caught cheating_in_the_exam (考试作弊) last week.2.I had_my_watch_stolen (表被偷了) last night when I went back home.3.If we take a bus, we should make_it (赶得上) before five.Ⅳ.课文缩写语法填空Due 1.to better equipment, training and diet, the records have been broken, butrecently, improvements have begun to slow 2.down.Some experts predict a ceilingfor many events.In order 3.to_enhance (enhance) performance, some athletes takethe drugs which can get people more excited and energetic than normality and whichare 4.originally (original) developed to help people with illnesses.Taking thesedrugs is known as “doping” and although they improve performance, they also cause serious health problems in later life for those who abuse them.The Olympic spirit — the spirit of competition which 5.emphasises (emphasis) taking part rather than winning — 6.has_been_violated (violate) by the desire to succeed 7.at all costs. So the sports world does not tolerate doping as it is a fundamental form of cheating.All the sports associations or organizations around the world announce to fight against it.However, it appears as if all efforts are8.in vain, partly because it is compulsory for winners to be tested but other9.participants (participant) are only tested 10.at random and partly because new drugs are always being developed ahead of drug tests.Any way, the fight will and must fiercely go on and we all hope the word “hero” won't lose its meaning.Ⅴ.完形填空We all may run a marathon. For most of us, a single marathon would be a challenge — but for Tim Borland, it's just __1__.Borland, a 31yearold pers onal trainer, 2 completed an athletic challenge: 63 marathons in 63 days. But Borland wasn't __3__ to this by the spirit of competition.He didn't care about winning the races — his only __4__ was to raise money for children who get AT, a rare children's disease.Years ago, Borland's meeting __5__ Cathryn Achilles, a girl who got the disease, __6__ his life. “She taught me what we should do in this world, and how to appreciate and be __7__ for all that we have.”__8__ by Achilles, he decided to help children with the disease by doing what he did best: running.As a personal trainer, Borland has always been an enthusiastic runner and athlete. __9__ a 63day run would require more endurance (耐力) than usual. To __10__ himself, he increased his daily runs from 15 to 30 miles a day five days a week. All the __11__ later proved to be __12__ when he began running.“The run was very __13__ at the very beginning,” says Borland. “But gradually I began to feel much easier.”Borland began his __14__ on Labor Day, travelling across the country, and __15__ in November. He ran more than 1,650 miles in 26 states. And his great __16__ have raised $2 million. However, Borland won't take all the credit for it. He received a lot of __17__ along the way. And the biggest inspiration (鼓舞) __18__ the children themselves. In many cities, children with AT would __19__ in their wheelchairs while Borland ran.“Each run with kids with AT was a lifechanging __20__,” says Borland.“Each one will stay with me forever.”语篇解读:本文讲述了莘姆·宝兰为患AT疾病的儿童筹款,在63天跑了63次马拉松。
高中英语单元素养提升(三)Unit21HumanBiology(含解析)北师大版选修7
单元素养提升(三)Unit 21Ⅰ. 根据汉语提示拼写单词1. The trees which gave the road its name stood at regular intervals (间隔) along the kerb.2. He went to Japan and soon made a big fortune (大笔钱财).3. His concern (担忧) was that people would know that he was responsible.4. There is a limit to what one person can tolerate(容忍).5. He was doubtful (不肯定的)about accepting extra work.6. Drugs pose a major threat (威胁)to our society.7. Your education will equip (使有所准备) you to earn a good living.8. We are privileged(荣幸的) to welcome you as our speaker this evening.9. We’ll have to postpone(推迟) the meeting until next week.10. Other archaeologists are sceptical (怀疑的) about his findings.Ⅱ. 选用框中短语的适当形式填空1. The people protested to the President but in vain.2. Any decent shot with telescopic sights could pick us off at random.3. He is the kind of man who would avoid becoming involved in tittle-tattle at all costs.4. The spill could wipe out the Gulf’s turtle population.5. At any rate, it was a long uphill struggle for them.6. I am opposed to the suggestion that the theatre be pulled down.7. They spent a lot of money equipping the school with new computers.8. You can try to cater to others, but you should remember who you are.9. We must have faith in the 5G in China because it will definitely become better and better.10. They knocked him down and robbed him of his watch.Ⅲ. 完成句子1. It is relaxing for me to go to the beach.对我来说去海滩是放松的。
高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升(十二)(含解析)北师大版选修7
高中英语Unit21HumanBiology课下能力提升(十二)(含解析)北师大版选修7Unit 21 Human Biology 课下能力提升(十二)Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语意思写出单词1.A formal contract was signed between the two companies.2.Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.3.Safety regulations are being ignored by company managers in the drive to increase profits.4.She underwent (经受) an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year.5.If we had taken such effective (有效的) measures much earlier, the river would not be polluted so seriously now.6.He was completely ignorant (无知的) about the country's political system.Ⅱ.单句语法填空1.This time she's leaving for good; you can't expect to see her.2.I hope the weather will clear up before Sunday.3.All their attention was focused on only one thing —how to solve the problem of water pollution.4.When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed, telling (tell) me stories till I fell asleep.5.The robot equipped (equip) with a camera can do many things for mankind.6.First of all, you have to wash your hands.7.The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole.8.You will benefit from jogging a lot if you stick to it.Ⅲ.完成句子1.他夜以继日地工作,为的是养活全家。
