新概念英语第二册第53课
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solve v. 解决,解答,回答 =work out 解决问题 solve a problem 解开谜团 solve a mystery 我们必须解决经济危机。 We must solve the economic crisis. n. solution 解决,解答 花费了很长时间才找出解决方法。 It took a long time to find the solution
adj. 带电的，通电的 n. 消防队员 v. 引起； n. 原因 v. 检查 adv. 意外地，偶然地 n. 尸体，残骸 v. 缠绕 n. 电线 n. 伏特（电压单位） 电力线 v. 解决 n. 谜 v. 抓住 n. 电火花
★hot adj • 1）热的，炎热的 • Strike while the iron is hot. • 趁热打铁. • hot 炎热的 warm 温暖的 • cool 凉爽的 chilly 寒冷的 cold 寒冷的,严寒的 • 2）调味品辣的 • 辣椒和芥末是辣的. • Pepper and mustard are hot. • 3）强烈的,激烈的,热烈的. • have a hot temper 脾气暴躁 • a hot potato • 棘手或讨厌的事物或情况
5. They were also quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. 他们还十分肯定火灾也不是由烟头引起的。
be sure 确定 Be sure to sweep the room clean. 一定要把房间打扫干净。 I am sure you would get along very well with him. 我相信你一定会跟他相处得很好。 One thing is sure; he can't have gone far. 有一点是肯定的，他不可能走得很远。 She is sure to pass the examination. 她一定会通过考试。
★ remains • 1）n. 剩余物,残余物 • 残汤剩饭 • the remains of a meal • 2）n. (古建筑等物)遗址,废墟 • 圆明园遗址 • the remains of Yuanmingyuan • 3）n. 遗体,遗骸 • 毛主席的遗体被保存在水晶棺材里。 • The remains of Chairman Mao were kept well in a crystal coffin.
start a fire＝cause a fire 引发火灾
6. This morning, however, a fireman accidentally discovered the cause. 然而今天上午，一个消防队员偶然发现了起火的原因。 discover 发现（偶然发现某个已经存在的东西） They discover that the new teacher is very strict. 他们发现新来的老师非常严格。 He was surprised to discover that his best friend had turned traitor. 他惊讶地发现他最好的朋友竟成了叛徒。 I do not discover that until I go to pay. 我去付钱的时候才发现。
2. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. 从那时起，他们一直试图找出起火的原因。 since then 从那时起，到现在为止 find out （经过研究、努力等）找出，发现，查出…… We shall find out the truth early or late. 我们迟早会查明事实真相。 Go and find out the truth to report back quickly. 立刻查明事实真相回来汇报。 我会试着查出昨天救了我的人的名字。 I’ll try and find out the name of the person who saved my life yesterday.
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remain 1）v. 留下,剩下,遗留 大火之后，我的房子里什么也没剩下。 After the fire, nothing remained in my house. 要做的事还很多。 Much remains to be done. 木已成舟 What’s done is done. 2）v. 仍是,保持不变 他保持沉默。 He remained silent.
1. At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. 消防队员们终于扑灭了加利福尼亚的一场森林大火。
at last（终于，到底）表示经过一番努力之后。
put out可以表示“扑灭”、“熄灭”、“关掉” Please put the light/ fire out. 请把灯关掉／把火灭掉。 Far water does not put out near fire. [谚]远水救不了近火。
★ power • 1）电力，动力 • electric power 电力 • water power 水力 • 2）力,能力 （自然的体力、智力） • His power is failing. • 他的体力在衰退。 • 3）权力,支配力,势力 • political power 政治权力 • not within one’s power= beyond one’s power • 力所不能及 • 我无法理解计算机是如何工作的。 • It is beyond my power to understand how the computer works.
★fireman=firefighter • n 消防队员 • hydrant [`haidrənt] • n.消防栓 • fire extinguisher • 灭火器 • Extinguish [ik`stiŋgwiʃ] • ＝put out • 灭火
★cause be caused by… • 1）V. 引起 某事由…引起 • cause sth : 引起（麻烦） • 粗心导致事故 carelessness • Carelessness causes accidents. • 骄傲使人失败 • Pride causes failure • cause sb to do sth • 引起某人做某事, 导致某人做某事 • 2）n. 原因 • cause : 强调事情发生的直接原因(一个) • reason : 其他各种的理由(很多个)
★ examine • 1）v. 仔细观察,检查,调查 • 消防队员检查了森林的每一寸土地。 • The firefighters examined every inch of the forest. • 2）v. 诊查 • 医生仔细的诊察了病人。 • The doctor examined his patient carefully • 3）v. 考试,测试 • examine students in English • n. exam 考试=examination
辨析
• • • • • • • • • snatch 迅速而有力(粗鲁地)抓住,抢 snatch a chance grab 抓,抢,抢夺,抓住(热切而拼命地) grab sth from sb/ grab sth from sth grasp 1) 抓住或咬住,抓紧 grasp a chance 抓住机会 2)掌握 grasp a language hold 抓住,握住,托住
Lesson 53
Hot snake
单词学习
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★ accidentally adv. 意外地,偶然地 • adj. accidental 意外的,偶然的 • 意外死亡 • an accidental death • • • • • • • accident n. 事故,意外 车祸 a car accident Accidentally=by chance=by accident 我偶然间发现了金矿 I found a gold mine by accident / accidentally.
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snatch 1）v. 抢,夺,掠取 snatch up 抓起来 贼把她的包抓起来逃跑了。 The thief snatched her bag and ran away. 在他妈妈刚要看那张纸的时候，他把它夺走了。 He snatched the paper as his mother was about to see it. • 2）v. (趁机)迅速取得,急急忙忙吃完饭 • 他出其不意,吻了她一下。 • He snathed a kiss from her.
现在完成进行时
构成：have/has been+doing 含义： 1）表示从过去某时开始一直持续到现在的 动作，并且还将持续下去。 2）表示在说话时刻之前到现在正在进行的 动作。
which 引导的是 e firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any broken glass. 昨天，消防队员仔细查看了地面，但未能发现碎玻璃。
be able to 能够 ；be not able to 没有能够 The doctors were not able to treat this disease. 医生治不了这种病。 I am sorry, I am not able to help you. 对不起，我无法帮助您。 I was not able to get in touch with you yesterday. 我昨天无法和你联络上。 他现在没办法接你的电话。 He is not able to take your call at the moment. 我无法回答您的问题。 I am not able to help you with your questions.
新概念英语第二册第53课 hot snack
sandstorm ['sæ nd,stɔrm]
Fire [ 'fai ]
Earthquak [ ə:θkweik]
Drought [draut]
Volcano [vɑl'keno]
Tsunami [tsu'nɑmi]
A big fire !!! Tell me some words about fire or associations with a fire!!!
3. Forest fires are often caused by broken glass or by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away. 森林火灾时常由破碎的玻璃或人们随手扔掉的香烟头引起。
单词学习
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • hot fireman cause examine accidentally remains wind wire volt power line solve mystery snatch spark
adj. 带电的，通电的 n. 消防队员 v. 引起； n. 原因 v. 检查 adv. 意外地，偶然地 n. 尸体，残骸 v. 缠绕 n. 电线 n. 伏特（电压单位） 电力线 v. 解决 n. 谜 v. 抓住 n. 电火花
★ examine • 1）v. 仔细观察,检查,调查 • 消防队员检查了森林的每一寸土地。 • The firefighters examined every inch of the forest. • 2）v. 诊查 • 医生仔细的诊察了病人。 • The doctor examined his patient carefully • 3）v. 考试,测试 • examine students in English • n. exam 考试=examination
新概念英语第53课有趣的气候
新概念英语第53课有趣的气候概述1. 气候是我们生活中一个非常重要的话题，它直接影响着我们的生活、工作和健康。
每个地区的气候都有其独特的特点和魅力，而学习不同地区的气候也有助于我们了解世界的多样性和丰富性。
2. 新概念英语第53课介绍了一些有趣的气候现象，让我们一起来探究其中的奥秘和魅力。
主体3. 课文开头谈到了北极地区的极夜和极昼现象，这是因为地球自转引起了不同的光照时间。
在夏季，北极地区经历了长时间的极昼，而在冬季则是漫长的极夜。
这种特殊的气候现象让人们领略了北极地区的独特魅力。
4. 文章接着介绍了一些非洲地区的气候特点，比如撒哈拉沙漠的高温和低温差，以及东非的干旱和草原气候。
这些气候现象的存在使得非洲大陆拥有了独特的自然风景和生态环境。
5. 课文还提到了南美洲的一些气候现象，比如厄瓜多尔的日照时间和降雨量，以及巴西的热带雨林气候。
南美洲的多样性和美丽的风景吸引着大量的游客和探险家。
6. 课文通过介绍亚洲地区的一些气候现象，如印度尼西亚的热带气候、我国的季风气候等，展现了亚洲大陆丰富多彩的气候和美丽风景。
总结7. 新概念英语第53课通过介绍全球各个地区的气候现象，让我们对地球的多样性和丰富性有了更深入的了解，也使我们更加珍惜和热爱大自然的美丽。
这也为我们学习和探索世界奠定了坚实的基础。
8. 在今后的学习和生活中，我们应该更加关注气候变化的问题，积极参与到环保和气候保护的行动中，共同守护我们美丽的地球家园。
9. 在深入了解各个地区独特的气候现象的我们也需要关注全球气候变化对人类社会和自然环境所带来的影响。
随着工业化和城市化的加速发展，人类活动释放的温室气体不断增加，导致地球气候发生变化，出现了全球变暖的情况。
这种气候变化对于社会经济、国际政治、生态环境等方方面面都产生了深远影响。
10. 全球变暖导致了地球表面温度的升高，北极和南极的冰川融化，海平面上升，气候特殊事件频繁发生，如暴雨、干旱、飓风等，这给人类社会和自然环境带来了巨大的挑战。
新概念英语第二册课后练习题答案详解(第53课)
新概念英语第二册课后练习题答案详解(第53课)新概念英语第二册课后习题Lesson 531. c根据课文第二行… they have been trying to find out how the fire began 能够判断出只有c. wanted to find out what had caused the fire 最能说明消防队员仔细查看地面的原因，其他3个选择都不够全面。
2. d根据课文第10-12行A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then dropped it on to the wires… When it Idid so, it sent sparks down to the ground and these immediately started a fire 能够判断只有d. a snake which had been dropped on to the wires by a bird 与课文的实际内容相符，只有它是引起火灾的原因，其他3个选择都不符合课文的实际内容。
3. a只有a. since最合乎题目意思和语法。
因为本句是现在完成实行时，只有since引导的时间短语最适合于完成实行时态，表示“自从……以来”，所以应该选a.其他3个选择都不能引导合适的时间短语。
4. c本句表示时间的词是often, 表示经常性的动作，所以应该用一般现在时。
a. is causing 是实行时，b. has caused 是完成时，d. is caused by 是现在时被动语态，而本句需要主动语态。
只有c. causes 是一般现在时，第3人称单数形式，本句的主语Broken glass 是单数，所以c.最符合语法，所以选c.5. ca. almost certain(几乎肯定)，b. fairly certain(相当肯定)，c. completely certain(完全肯定)，d. nearly certain(几乎肯定)4个选择中只有c. 同前一句中的quite sure(十分确信)意义最接近，所以选c.6. c只有c. succeeded in solving it (成功解决了它)同前一句中的 was able to solve the mystery (解开了这个谜)的含义相同，所以c.是准确答案。
新概念英语第二册学生用书Lesson53
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Lesson 53 Hot snake 触电的蛇
First listen and then answer the question. 听录音，然后回答以下问题。
What caused the fire? At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. Forest fires are often caused by broken glass or by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away. Yesterday the firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any broken glass. They were also quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. This morning, however, a firemen accidentally discovered the cause. He noticed the remains of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16，000-volt power line. In this way, he was able to solve the mystery. The explanation was simple but very unusual. A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then dropped it on to the wires. The snake then wound itself round the wires. When it did so, it sent sparks down to the ground and these immediately started a fire.
新概念英语第二册课文：lesson 53 Hot snake
新概念英语第二册课文：lesson 53 Hot snakeLesson 53：Hot snake触电的蛇First listen and then answer the question.听录音，然后回答以下问题。
What caused the fire?At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. Forest fires are often caused by broken glass or by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away. Yesterday the firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any broken glass. They were also quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. This morning, however, a fireman accidentally discovered the cause. He noticed the remains of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16,000-volt power line. In this way, he was able to solve the mystery. The explanation was simple but very unusual. A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then dropped it on to the wires. The snake then wound itself round the wires. When it did so, it sent sparks down to the ground and these immediately started a fire.New words and expressions 生词与短语hot adj. 带电的，充电的fireman n. 消防队员cause v. 引起； n. 原因examine v. 检查accidentally adv. 意外地，偶然地remains n. 尸体，残骸wire n. 电线volt n. 伏特（电压单位）power line 电力线solve v. 解决mystery n. 谜snatch v. 抓住spark n. 电火花本文参考译文消防队员们终于扑灭了加利福尼亚的一场森林大火。
裕兴新概念英语第二册笔记 第53课
Lesson 53 Hot snake 触电的蛇【New words and expressions】（13）hot adj. 带电的，充电的fireman n. 消防队员cause v. 引起；n. 原因examine v. 检查accidentally adv. 意外地，偶然地remains n. 尸体，残骸wire n. 电线volt n. 伏特（电压单位）power line 电力线solve v. 解决mystery n. 谜（无法接受地, 解释不了的）snatch v. 抓住spark n. 电火花★ hot adj. 带电的，充电的同義詞fiery, flushed, burning, steaming反義詞cold, cool, frigid, icy 變化形形變hotter hottesthot－hotted－ hotted －hotting（1）熱的、炎熱的（反義詞cold）hot water ；hot weather ；a hot dayeg：Strike while the iron is hot . 趁熱打鐵.(諺)勿錯失良機。
hot 炎熱的→ warm 溫暖的→ cool 涼爽的→ chilly寒冷的→cold 寒冷的、嚴寒的（2）（調味品等）辣的eg：Pepper and mustard are hot . 胡椒和芥末都是辣的.（3）強烈的、激烈的、熱烈的have a hot temper 怒りっぽいa hot debate 激烈的討論get hot on rock music 熱衷搖滾樂（4）（新聞等）最新的，剛發生的、剛到達的hot news on the election results 選舉的結果的最新消息a magazine hot from the press 剛出版的雜誌a young man hot from school 剛從學校踏出社會的年輕人be hot on sb 迷戀某人、愛慕某人be in hot water 惹上麻煩、陷入困境(受辱)get / run into trouble 遇到麻煩a hot potato 棘手的問題、燙手山芋get hot under the collar 怒氣沖衝的；局促不安★ fireman n. 消防队员同義詞fire fighter, fire extinguisher, fire tender變化形名複firemenfireplace [ˈfaiəpleis] n.壁爐firework [ˈfaiəwə:k] n.爆竹,(常pl.)煙火fire-water消防用水；fire-fighter救火員firehouse消防隊＝fire station消防站fireproof ['faiəpru:f] adj. 耐火的, 防火的vt. 使耐火, 使防火fire-raising n. 放火、縱火★ cause v. 引起；n. 原因; 起因[C][U][(+of)]同義詞motive, reason, occasion, basis反義詞result, consequence, effect, outcome變化形名複causes 變化形動變caused caused causing（1）v. 引起、導致eg：A cigarette caused the forest fire . 香煙引起的森林大火。
新概念英语第2册第53课作文
新概念英语第2册第53课作文Title: The Journey of Self-Discovery through Unexpected Encounters.Life is often full of surprises, and one such surprise awaited me on a sunny afternoon in a bustling market in Turkey. It was a journey that began with a simple plan to explore the rich culture and history of this fascinating country, but ended up being a profound experience of self-discovery.I had arrived in Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents, with a mix of excitement and curiosity. Thecity's mosaic of old and new, its vibrant markets, and the warmth of its people immediately captivated me. As I wandered through the Grand Bazaar, I found myself drawn to a small shop selling hand-woven carpets. The owner, a grey-haired man with a kind smile, invited me inside to see his collection.As I admired the intricate patterns and vibrant colors of the carpets, he began to tell me about their history and the craftsmanship behind them. His passion for his work was evident, and I found myself engrossed in the story he was telling. He spoke of how each carpet was a unique creation, reflecting the artisan's skill and imagination. I was fascinated by the idea that each carpet was a story in itself, a record of the artisan's thoughts and feelings.As our conversation progressed, the shop owner asked me about my life and my reasons for visiting Turkey. I shared with him my love for traveling and learning about different cultures. He listened attentively, nodding his head in agreement, and then shared with me a profound insight."You see, my friend," he said, "our lives are like these carpets. Each of us is unique, with our own patterns and colors. We are shaped by our experiences and influenced by the people we meet. Just as these carpets reflect the artisan's skill and imagination, our lives reflect the choices we make and the lessons we learn."I was taken aback by the simplicity of his words andthe profound truth they contained. I realized that my journey through Turkey was not just about exploring a new culture, but also about discovering myself. Each encounter, each experience, was shaping me and adding to the tapestryof my life.As I thanked the shop owner and bid him farewell, Ifelt a sense of clarity and purpose. I realized that mylife was a journey of self-discovery, and that each step, each encounter, was an opportunity to learn and grow. I walked out of the shop with a newfound sense of excitement and anticipation, eager to explore more of Turkey and moreof myself.As my trip came to an end, I reflected on the lessons I had learned and the experiences that had shaped me. Turkey had been not just a destination for exploration, but amirror reflecting my own inner world. I had discovered that the true essence of traveling is not in the places we visit, but in the journey of self-discovery that we embark on.And so, as I packed my bags and bid farewell to this beautiful country, I knew that my journey of self-discovery had just begun. I looked forward to the next chapter of my life, filled with new encounters, new experiences, and new opportunities for growth and understanding.In conclusion, my trip to Turkey was more than just a visit to a foreign land; it was a profound experience of self-discovery. Through unexpected encounters and meaningful conversations, I had come to understand that each moment of my life is valuable and contributes to the tapestry of my existence. I had learned that the true essence of traveling is not in the destination, but in the journey itself. And so, as I embarked on my next adventure, I did so with a newfound sense of purpose and excitement, knowing that each step forward would bring new discoveries and new understandings of both the world and myself.。
逐句精讲新概念英语第二册第53课 触电的蛇
逐句精讲新概念英语第二册:第53课触电的蛇Lesson53 Hot snake新概念英语2课文内容：At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. Forest fire are often caused by broken glass or by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away.Yesterday the firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any broken glass. They were also quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. This morning, however, a fireman accidentally discovered the cause. He noticed the remains of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16,000-volt power line. In this way, he was able to solve the mystery. The explanation was simple but very unusual. A bird had snatched up the snake from the ground and then dropped it on to the wires. The snake then wound itself round the wires. When it did so, it sent sparks down to the ground and these immediately started a fire..本文语法：现在完成进行时一句话总结：现在完成进行时表示过去某时开始发生，一直延续到现在并且可能继续发生下去的动作。
Hot snake 触电的蛇-新概念英语第二册自学导读笔记第53课
Hot snake 触电的蛇-新概念英语第二册自学导读笔记第53课新概念英语第二册第53课课文重难点 further notes on the text1．at last firemen have put out a big forest fire in california.消防队员们终于扑灭了加利福尼亚的一场森林大火。
（1）at last（终于，到底）表示经过一番努力之后。
（2）put out能够表示"扑灭"、"熄灭"、"关掉"等含义：please put the light/ fire out. 请把灯关掉／把火灭掉。
（3）forest虽然是名词，但在句中起形容词的作用，修饰fire。
2．…they have been trying to find out how the fire began．……他们一直试图找出起火的原因。
（1）短语动词find out表示经过研究、努力等"发现"、"找出"、"查出"：i'll try and find out the name of the person who savedmy life yesterday. 我将设法查出昨天救我命的那个人的姓名。
（2）how the fire began是find out的宾语，它是一个由疑问词how引导的名词从句。
3．they were also quite sure that a cigarette end didnot start the fire.他们还十分肯定火灾也不是由烟头引起的。
（1）start作及物动词时能够表示"使……发生"、"引起"。
（2）be sure后面跟的是名词从句。
that引导的这个名词从句也能够写成that the fire was not started by a cigarette end。
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新概念2 第53课…a fireman accidentally discovered the cause．……一个消防队员偶然发现了起火的原因。
discover本身含有偶然发现（某个已经存在的东西）的含义：I don't know who discovered America. 我不知道谁发现美洲的。
在discover前面加上accidentally更加强了“偶然”、“意外”的含义。
He noticed the remains of a snake which was wound round the electric wires of a 16,000-volt power line.他发现了缠绕在16，000伏高压线上的一条死蛇。
（1）the remains表示“尸体”、“残骸”，必须用复数形式：wound /wuːnd/为wind的过去分词。
wind在这里不表示“蜿蜒”，而表示“卷在……上”、“缠绕”，常与around／round连用：wind sth around sth 把…缠绕在…上Did you wind this piece of wire round the tree? 是你把这根铁丝缠在树上的吗？wound, n,（刀、枪或其他武器所致的）创伤，伤口；（感情或名誉的）损害，痛苦v. （武器或其他利器）伤害，使受伤；（在感情上）使受创伤.（3）wire指具体的电线、铁丝等，line在这里指“线路”，含义比wire广。
When it did so…当它这样做时……so常用于一些动词之后，代指前面提过的某个动作／某件事，以免重复. I think so.snatch , v.抢,夺,掠取. snatch up 抓起来The thief snatched her bag and ran away. 贼把她的包抓起来逃跑了。
He snatched the paper as his mother was about to see it. 在他妈妈刚要看那张纸的时候，他把它夺走了。