人教版高二英语选修六X6U1(新)
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6.Who can predict what painting styles there will be in the future?
predict vt. 预言；预测；预计；预料
prediction n．预言；预言的事物 predictor n．预言者；预测器 predictable adj.可预言的；可预报的
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We're appealing to anyone who saw the suspect to contact us.
我们恳请任何看到嫌疑犯的人和我们联系。 你对出国工作的主意感兴趣吗？
Does the idea of working abroad appeal to you? No matter what happens， we shall not appeal to arms .
convince vt. 使确信 说服 Convince sb of sth 说服某人某事 Convince sb to do sth/ convince…that… 说服某人做某事
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He couldn't A his father that John was telling the truth. 显示；表现 A. convince B. believe C. admit D. display
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technique[tek′niːk] n．技术；方法 6． 7． aim [eIm] n．目标；目的；v.瞄准 8．convince[kən′vIns] vt.使确信；使信服 9． typical [′tIpIkl] adj.典型的→typically adv.典型地 10． faith [feIθ ] n.信仰；信念；信任 preference 11． [′prefrəns] n．喜爱；偏爱→preferv．更喜 欢 aggressive[ə′ɡresIv] adj.敢作敢为的；侵略的；好 12． 斗的 13． evident [′evIdənt] adj.明显的；明白的 → evidentlyadv.明显地
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v. 改编；使适应 adj. 熟练的；老练的 n. 名手；专家
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3.They paid famous artists to paint pictures of themselves, their houses and possessions.
possession n．[C]所有物；财产；[U]拥有，所有 possess vt.拥有，占有
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predict [prI′dIkt] vt.预报，预言，预测 1． appeal [ə′piːl] vi.呼吁；有感染力； 2． vt.将……上诉；n.呼吁 3．adopt [ə′dɒpt] vt.采用；采纳；收养 →adoption n．收养；采纳 attempt[ə′tempt] vt.& n．企图；尝试 4． 5． possess[pə′zes] vt. have or own sth. →possession n．所有物；财产
7.It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
appeal v. 呼吁；恳求；诉诸；求助；吸引，引起兴趣 n．恳求；呼吁；吸引力；上诉
appeal (to sb.)for sth.为……向某人呼吁/恳求 appeal/to sb.吸引某人 appeal to sb.to do sth.恳求/吸引某人做某事 appeal to arms诉诸武力
in possession of拥有，占有 in the possession of(＝in one's possession)为……所占有 take possession of 占领；夺取 have possession of 占有；拥有(指买来或从别人那里拿来)
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attempted murder蓄意谋杀；谋杀未遂 I will attempt to answer all your questions.Βιβλιοθήκη nit1 Art语言点精讲
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—I don't think I can achieve my aims. —In my opinion, you shouldn't ______ B such a task. A．attempt B．have attempted C．manage D．have managed
10. 我企图说话，可是有人要我安静点。 attempted to speak I ________________ but was told to be quiet. I __________________________ but was told to be quiet. made an attempt to speak
无论发生什么情况，我们也不会诉诸武力。
The opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games held in Guangzhou________to C the audience all over the country. A．tended B．preferred C．appealed D．devoted
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14．district [′dIstrIkt] n．区；区域；行政区 15．specific [spə′sIfIk] adj.确切的；特定的 reputation 16． [|repjʊ′teIʃən] n．名声；名誉 civilization[|sIvəlaI′zeIʃn] n．文明；文化 17． permanent [′pɜːmənənt] adj.永久的，持久的 18． conventional 19． [kən′venʃənl] adj.常规的，传统的 contemporary 20． [kən′temprərI] adj.当代的；同时代的
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中古时期
1.During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes.
宗教题材
aim 目标，目的（n.) 瞄准，（向某方向）努力(v.) achieve one’s aim 达到目的 aim at sth 瞄准 对准 be aimed at 目的是……目标是……… without aim 漫无目的地
辨析predict forecast
predict 通常是是指根据事实或自然规律进行推测后作出预告. forecast 指对未来事件的预报、推测或猜想，通常指有这方面的 专业知识。如：weather forecast
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If we had________the occurrence of the strong earthquake B in Sichuan，we wouldn't have suffered so much loss. A．guessed B．predicted C．thought D．planned
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1．bycoincidence巧合地 2．a great deal大量 a largeamount of＋不可数名词 大量的 3．on the other hand另一方面 at hand 在手边 ；在附近；即将到来 4．in the flesh活着的；本人
n. 肉；肉体；人类
I try to convince him of the reality of the danger.
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4.When people first saw his paintings ,they were convinced they were looking through a hole in a wall at a real scene.
他有两辆汽车。
He possesses two cars.
He is in possession of two cars. Two cars are in his possession.
A of that house if we fail to reach an 1.We can’t take agreement with them. possession B. control C. hold D. own 2.You must be wrong.According to the facts ________ ，M A ary cannot be possibly guilty. 职业；声明； A．in my possession B．in my profession 食品；粮食；供应 C．in the procession 队伍；行列 D．in the provision
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5．appeal to (对某人)有吸引力；(使某 人)感兴趣 6．beinfluenced by受……的影响 have an influence on 对……有影响 7．convince sb. of sth.使某人相信某事 8．be allergic to 对……过敏的
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5.The painter does not attempt to paint objects as we see them with our eyes,…
人教版高二英语选修选修6_Unit_1_Art_单元测试(附答案)
高二英语选修6 Unit 1 Art 单元测试第一节：语言知识运用第一节：语法填空：仔细阅读下面的短文，短文中有10个空格。
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（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）Soon after Dave left college, one of his uncles, who was rich and had no 1 of his own died and left Dave a lot of money, so he decided to 2 (短语动词) his own real estate agency.He found a nice office, 3 (buy) some new furniture and moved in. He had only been there for a few hours when he heard someone coming 4 the door of his office.“It’s my first customer!” he thought. He quickly picked up 5 (冠词) telephone and pretended to be very busy 6 an important call from someone in New York 7wanted to buy a big and expensive house in the country.The man knocked at the door 8 this was going on, came in and waited 9 (polite) for the agent to finish his conversation. Then he said to him, “I’m from the telephone company, and I 10 (send) here to connect your telephone.”第二节完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get education. 11 , it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school. The 12 between schooling and education suggested by this is important.Education is 13 , compared with schooling. Education knows no edges. It can take place 14 , whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor. It includes both the 15__ learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of learning out of class. 16 the experience of schooling can be known in advance, education quite often produces surprises. A chance talk with a 17 may lead to a person to discover how 18 he knows of another country. People obtain education from 19 on. Education, then, is a very 20 and unlimited term. It is lifelong experience that starts long 21 the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life.Schooling, on the other hand, is a 22 experience, whose style changes 23 from one way to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at the same time, take 24 seats, use similar textbooks, do homework, and 25 , and so on. Schooling has usually been limited by the edges of the subjects being taught.11. A. Then B. However C. Thus D. Therefore12. A. difference B. importance C. use D. problem13. A. unexpected B. endless C. countless D. simple14. A. anywhere B. anywhere else C. somewhere D. somewhere else15. A. part-time B. public C. standard D. strict16. A. If B. Because C. So D. Though17. A. neighbor B. friend C. foreigner D. teacher18. A. wonderful B. well C. greatly D. little19. A. babies B. grown-ups C. women D. men20. A. long B. broad C. narrow D. short21. A. that B. when C. after D. before22. A. basic B. strict C. final D. irregular23. A. unusually B. differently C. little D. frequently24. A. large B. new C. fixed D. small25. A. take exams B. hold exams C. mark papers D. read papers第三部分阅读（共两节，满分20分）第一节阅读理解（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）ETrees should only be pruned (修剪) when there is a good and clear reason for doing so and , he number of such reasons is small . Pruning involves the cutting away of overgrown and unwanted branches , and the inexperienced gardener can be encouraged by the thought that more damage results from doing it unnecessarily than from leaving the tree to grow in its own way .First , pruning may be done to make sure that trees have desired shape or size . The object may be to get a tree of the right height , and at the same time to help the growth of small side branches , which will thicken its appearance or give it a special shape . Secondly , pruning may be done to make the tree healthier . You may cut out diseased or dead wood , or branches that are rubbing against each other and thus cause wounds . The health of a tree may be encouraged by removing branches that are blocking up the center and so preventing the free movement of air .One result of pruning is that an open wound is left on the tree and this provides an easy entry for disease , but it is a wound that will heal (愈合) . Often there is a race between the healing and the disease as to whether the tree will live or die , so that there is a period when the tree is at risk . It should be the aim of every gardener to reduce that risk of death as far as possible . It is important to make the area , which has been pruned , smooth and clan , for healing will be slowed down by roughness . You should allow the cut surface to dry for a few hours and then paint it with one of the materials available from garden shops produced especially for this purpose . Pruning is usually done in winter , for then you can see the shape of the tree clearly without interference (妨碍) from the leaves and also it is very unlikely that the cuts you make will bleed . If this does happen , it is , of course , impossible to paint them properly .26．Why should running be done ?A．To make the tree grow taller . B．To improve the shape of the tree .C．to get rid of the small ranches . D．To make the small branches thicker . 27．Trees become unhealthy if the gardener .A．To help a wound to dry .B．To cover a rough surface .C．damages some of the small side branchesD．Allows too many branches to grow in the middle28．Why is a special material painted on the tree ?A．To help a wound to dry . B．to cover a rough surface .C．To make a wound smooth . D．To prevent disease entering a wound . 29．A good gardener prunes a tree .A．several times throughout the year B．as quickly as possibleC．occasionally when necessary D．regularly every winter30．What was the author’s purpose when writing this passage ?A．To discuss different methods of pruning .B．To introduce some common knowledge of pruning .C．To explain how trees develop disease .D．To give practical instruction for pruning a tree .第二节信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）下面是一篇报纸上的文章，请将标有A—E的段落插入文章中标号为61—65的适合位置，使这篇文章意义完整，结构连贯。
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人教版选修6高二英语m6u1练习zhou.doc
Module 6 Unit 1 Laughter is good for you1.A stand-up comedian may ________ an audience member, or he might decide to tell different jokes ________ the reactions of an audience.A. laugh at, respond toB. make fun of, in response toB. make jokes about, react to D. play jokes on, in response of2.They have been ________ over chairs, ________ into doors, and ________ down on stage for years.A. tripped, walking, fellB. tripped, walked, fellC. tripping, walking, fallingD. tripping, walking, fell3.When the comedians act or speak like a well-known person, it is called ________ the person.A. doing an impression onB. making an impression onC. doing an impression ofD. leaving an impression of4.Each time, he performs his stand-up ________ in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast ________ on TV.A. play, livelyB. routine, liveC. routine, aliveD. programme, lively5.When he started practicing stand-up ________ a child, he told himself jokes while he ________ in front of the mirror, ________ his teeth!A. as, stood, brushingB. like, stood, and brushedC. as, stood, brushedD. like, standing, brushing6.He hopes to _________ the footsteps of other famous comedians and to keep ________ until the end of his life.A. follow, to workingB. follow in, workingC. follow up, to workD. be followed, working7.Doctors have been researching what effect stand-up and other forms of comedy ________ us.A. had onB. has onC. have onD. is on8.I think humor is an ________ form of entertainment, because it makes us laugh and laughing keeps us ________.A. vital, happyB. important, healthyC. necessary, healthD. vital, healthy9.________ a successful actor, you need to learn the vocabulary ________ on stage.A. Being, usingB. As, be usedC. To be, usedD. Like, to use10.The person ________ is the director, who gives the actors ________ about how to perform.A. in the charge, directionsB. be in charge, introductionsC. take charge, actionsD. in charge, instructions11.I went to see the new comedy. It made me __________.A. laugh my head offB. hot under the collarC. fly off the handleD. down in the dumps12.Ding Guangquan, a well-known master of crosstalk, __________ this unique art form to foreigners since 1989.A. has been teachingB. taughtC. had taughtD. was teaching13. Once they have ________ the skills, they ________ crosstalk dialogues in pairs with others.A. been mastering, go on to createB. mastered, move on to creatingC. to master, move on creatingD. learned, moved on to creating14. Some believe that we are equipped a special ability to learn language and that our brain adjusts itself the language of the culture we are born .A. with; with; inB. by; with; withC. by; to; withD. with; to; in15. I would have come earlier but I ________ that your waiting.A wouldn’t knowB hadn’t knownC didn’t knowD haven’t known16. Look at the timetable(时间表). Hurry up!Flight4026 off at 18:20.A. takesB. tookC. will be takenD. has taken17.During the festival, these young women their best clothes to theirfolk dance in the open air.A. put on; put onB. put up; put outC. put up; put onD. put on; put up18. ----_______Mary come and play computer games?---No, _______she has finished her homework.A. Will, whenB. Shall, onceC. Would, ifD. Shall, unless19. The company was forced to make an apology ________ the complaints the consumers madeabout its faulty products.A. in response toB. in answer toC. in reply toD. all the above20. The people the murderer everywhere when he suddenly in the hospital.A. searched for; appearedB. were searching; was appearingC. were searching for; was appearedD. were searching for; appeared21. —She is very tired. —So she is. She letters all day.A. is typingB. was typingC. has typedD. has been typing22. We should treat the subject seriously. Don’t it or we could lose our jobs because of it.A. make the best ofB. make jokes aboutC. take advantage ofD. get hold of23. the heavy flood, the local government tried every means to provide shelter for the victims.A. Before longB. Long beforeC. Since thenD. Soon after24. — What fun it is to have a picnic in the forest in such fine weather!—Yes, I think so. Let’s go together.A. a; aB. /; aC. /; /D. a; /25. Those old soldiers never laugh or smile and try to appear very serious what they are is very funny.A. as though; making fun ofB. even if; looking onC. even though; talking aboutD. in case; laughing at26. When I knew that country continued to live up to its tourist brochure image, I was filled with wonder.A. anywayB. somehowC. anyhowD. someway27. He was beginning to get very with me about my carelessness.A. annoyedB. excitedC. satisfiedD. worried28. Our school has purchased some modern fire extinguishers(灭火器), which are to be used only .A. in a momentB. in a little whileC. in an emergencyD. in no time29. It is a popular practice for some people to expand on their achievements but their shortcomings when they report what they have done in their work.A. ignoreB. glareC. stareD. look30. I don’t think so much time on minor problems because we have a lot of important ones to deal with at the moment.A. it is worthy to spendB. it is worthwhile spendingC. it is worthy of spendingD. it is worthwhile to be spent31. The young man is quite brave and strong. He is always ready to heavy responsibilities and turn down the light ones.A. break downB. get downC. take onD. take over32. We all to the eighty-year-old man, wishing him a happy birthday.A. raised the glassB. raised our glassesC. sent our glassesD. gave the glass33. The world so rapidly that many people have begun to learn a foreign language to meet new needs.A. will changeB. is changingC. has changedD. is changed34. She always does well in exams not because she has ______ but because she works very hard.A. good brainsB. good brainC. a clever mindD. a clever head35. The television has played such an important role in our daily life that we cannot imagine how we will ______ without it.A. get onB. come onC. carry onD. bring on36. building a charming city, almost all the citizens have joined in the big clean-up in and out of their homes.A. In favor ofB. In order toC. In honor ofD. In respect of37. I am sure the exhibition you have _____ you an idea of the happy lifestyle of the people in the faraway country.A. an interest in givingB. interested in givesC. an interest in givesD. been interested in giving38. The computer is under repair at the moment. Just wait ______ and then it can be used.A. for a whileB. at a timeC. in a minuteD. at one time39.Hearing the funny news, the girl ____ with tears still on her face.A. broke up laughterB. broke laughingC. burst into laughterD. burst laughing40. It _______ that the exhaust given off by cars caused one fifth of the air pollution in this city.A. has measuredB. is being measuredC. was measuringD. has been measured1-5 BCCBA 6-10 BCBCD 11-15 AABDC 16-20 AADDD21-25DBDCC 26-30 BACAB 31-35 CBBAA 36-40 ACACD。
(完整版)人教版高中英语选修6各单元课文原文
选修6 Unit 1 Art-ReadingA SHORT HISTORY OF WESTERN PAINTINGArt is influenced by the customs and faith of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times. As there are so many different styles of Western art, it would be impossible to describe all of them in such a short text. Consequently, this text will describe only the most important ones, starting from the sixth century AD.The Middle Ages (5th to the 15th century AD)During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes. A conventional artist of this period was not interested in showing nature and people as they really were. A typical picture at this time was full of religious symbols, which created feeling of respect and love for God. But it was evident that ideas were changing in the 13th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way.The Renaissance (15th to 16th century)During the Renaissance, new ideas and values graduallv replaced those held in the Middle Ages.People began to concentrate less on religious themes and adopt a more humanistic attitude to life. At the same time painters returned to classical Roman and Greek ideas about art. They tried to paint people and nature as they really were. Rich people wanted to possess t heir own paintings, so they could decorate their superb palaces and great houses. They paid famous artists to paint pictures of themselves, their houses and possessions as well as their activities and achievements.One of the most important discoveries during this period was how to draw things in perspective. This technique was first used by Masaccio in 1428. When people first saw his paintings, they were convinced that they were looking through a hole in a wall at a real scene. If the roles of perspective had not been discovered, no one would have been able to paint such realistic pictures. By coincidence, oil paints were also developed at this time, which made the colours used in paintings look richer and deeper. Without the new paints and the new technique, we would not be able to see the many great masterpieces for which this period is famous.Impressionism (late 19th to early 20th century)In the late 19th century, Europe changed a great deal. from a mostly agricultural society to a mostly industrial one. Many people moved from the countryside to the new cities. There were many new inventions and social changes. Naturally, these changes also led to new painting styles. Among the painters who broke away from the traditional style of painting were the Impressionists, who lived and worked in Paris.The Impressionists were the first painters to work outdoors. They were eager to show how light and shadow fell on objects at different times of day. However, because natural light changes so quickly, the Impressionists had to paint quickly. Their paintings were not as detailed as those of earlier painters. At first, many people disliked this style of painting and became very angr about it. They said that the painters were careless and their paintings were ridiculous.Modern Art (20th century to today)At the time they were created, the Impressionist paintings were controversial, but today they are accepted as the beginning of what we call "modem art". This is because t he Impressionists encouraged artists to look at their environment in new ways. There are scores of modern art styles, but without the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. On the one hand, some modem art is abstract; that is, the painter does not attempt to paint objects as we see them with our eyes, but instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, using colour, line and shape to represent them. On the other hand, some paintings of modern art are so realistic that they look like photographs. These styles are so different. Who can predict what painting styles there will be in the future?THE BEST OF MANHATTAN’S ART GALLERIESThe Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E.70th Street)Many art lovers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collection to the American people. Frick had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well-represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick's beautiful home and garden which are well worth a Visit.Guggenheim Museum(5th Avenue and 88th Street)This museum owns 5,000 superb modern paintings, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building is also world-famous. When you walk into gallery, you feel as if youwere inside a fragile, white seashell. The best way to see the paintings is to start from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs just a circular path. Themuseum also has an excellent restaurant.Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)The reputation of this museum lies in the variety of its art collection. This covers more than 5,000 years of civilization from many parts of the world, including America, Europe, China, Egypt, other African countries and South America. The museum displays more than just the visual delights of art. It introduces you to ancient ways of living. You can visit an Egyptian temple, a fragrant Ming garden, a typical room in an 18th century French house and many other special exhibitions.Museum of Modern Art (53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues)It is amazing that so many great works of art from the late 19th century tothe 21st century are housed in the same museum. The collection of Western art includes paintings by such famous artists as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. A few words of warning: the admission price is not cheap and the museum is often very crowded.Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madison Avenue, near 75th Street)The Whitney holds an excellent collection of contemporary American painting and sculpture. There are no permanent displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time. Every two years, the Whitney holds a special exhibition of new art by living artists. The museum also shows videos and films by contemporary video artists.选修6 Unit 2 Poems-ReadingA FEW SIMPLE FORMS OF ENGLISH POEMSThere are various reasons why people write poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong impression. Otherstry to convey certain emotions. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express themselves. In this text, however, we will look at a few of the simpler forms.Some of the first poetry a young child learns in English is nursery rhymes. These rhymes like the one on the right (A) are still a common type of children's poetry. The language is concrete but imaginative, and they delight small children because they rhyme, have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition. The poems may not make sense and even seem contradictory, but they are easy to learn and recite. By playing with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language.A Hush, little baby, don't say a word, Papa's going to buy you a mockingbird. Ifthat mockingbird won't sing, Papa's going to buy you a diamond ring. If that diamond ring turns to brass, Papa's going to buy you a looking-glass. If that looking-glass gets broke, Papa's going to buy you a billy-goat. If that billy-goat runs away, Papa's going to buy you another today.One of the simplest kinds of poems are those like B and C that list things. List poems have a flexible line length and repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B) while others do not (like C).B I saw a fish-portal all on fireI saw a fish-pond all on fire,I saw a house bow to a squire,I saw a person twelve-feet high,I saw a cottage in the sky,I saw a balloon made of lead,I saw a coffin drop down dead,I saw two sparrows run a race,I saw two horses making lace,I saw g girl just like a cat,I saw a kitten wear a hat,I saw a man who saw these too,And said though strange they all were true.C Our first football matchWe would have won ...if Jack had scored that goal,if we'd had just a few more minutes,if we had trained harder,if Ben had passed the ball to Joe,if we'd had thousands of fans screaming,if I hadn't taken my eye off the ball,if we hadn't stayed up so late the night before,if we hadn't taken it easy,if we hadn't run out of energy.We would have won ...if we'd been better!Another simple form of poem that students can easily write is the cinquain, a poem made up of five lines. With these, students can convey a strong picture in just a few words. Look at the examples (D and E) on the top of the next page.D Brother Beautiful, athletic Teasing, shouting, laughing Friend and enemy too MineE Summer Sleepy, salty Drying, drooping, dreading Week in, week out EndlessF A fallen blossom Is coming back to the branch. Look, a butterfly!( by Moritake)G Snow having melted, The whole village is brimful Of happy children.(by Issa)Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that is made up of 17 syllables. It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular with English writers. It is easyto write and, like the cinquain , can give a clear picture and create a special feeling using the minimum of words. The two haiku poems (F and G) above are translations from the Japanese.H Where she awaits her husband On and on the river flows. Never looking back,Transformed into stone.Day by day upon the mountain top,wind and rain revolve.Should the traveller return,this stone would utter speech.,(by Wang Jian)Did you know that English speakers also enjoy other forms of Asian poetry - Tang poems from China in particular? A lot of Tang poetry has been translated into English. This Tang poem (H) is a translation from the Chinese.With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may eventually want to write poems of their own. It is easier than you might think and certainly worth a try!I'VE SAVED THE SUMMERI've saved the summerAnd I give it all to youTo hold on winter morningsWhen the snow is new.I've saved some sunlightIf you should ever needA place away from darknessWhere your mind can feed.And for myself I've kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till you're older you'll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day.But if you've a need for loveI'll give you all l ownIt might help you down the roadTill you've found your own.(by Rod McKuen)选修6 Unit 3 A healthy life-ReadingADVICE FROM GRANDADDear James,It is a beautiful day here and I am sitting under the big tree at the end of the garden. I have just returned from a long bike ride to an old castle. It seems amazing that at my age I am still fit enough to cycle 20 kilometres in an afternoon. It's my birthday in two weeks time and I'll be 82 years old! I think my long and active life must be due to the healthy life I live.This brings me to the real reason for my letter, my dear grandson. Your mother tells me that you started smoking some time ago and now you are finding it difficult to give it up. Believe me, I know how easy it is to begin smoking and how tough it is to stop. You see, during adolescence I also smoked and became addicted to cigarettes. By the way, did you know that this is because you become addicted in three different ways? First, you can become physically addicted to nicotine, which is one of the hundreds of chemicals in cigarettes. This means that after a while your body becomes accustomed to having nicotine in it. So when the drug leaves your body, you get withdrawal symptoms. I remember feeling bad-tempered and sometimes even in pain. Secondly, you become addicted through habit. As you know, if you do the same thing over and over again, you begin to do it automatically. Lastly, you can become mentally addicted. I believed I was happier and more relaxed after having a cigarette, so I began to think that I could only feel good when I smoked. I was addicted in all three ways, so it was very difficult to quit. But I did finally manage.When I was young, I didn't know much about the harmful effects of smoking. I didn't know, for example, that it could do terrible damage to your heart and lungs or that it was more difficult for smoking couples to become pregnant. I certainly didn't know their babies may have a smaller birth weight or even be abnormal in some way. Neither did I know that my cigarette smoke could affect the health of non-smokers. However, what I did know was that my girlfriend thought I smelt terrible. She said mybreath and clothes smelt, and that the ends of my fingers were turning yellow. She told me that she wouldn't go out with me again unless I stopped! I also noticed that I became breathless quickly, and that I wasn't enjoying sport as much. When I was taken off the school football team because I was unfit, I knew it was time to quit smoking.I am sending you some advice I found on the Internet. It might help you to stop and strengthen your resolve. I do hope so because I want you to live as long and healthy a life as I have.Love fromGrandadReading and discussingBefore you read the poster below, discuss what you know about HIV/AIDS with your classmates. Make a list of words that you might come across in this poster.HIV/AIDS:ARE YOU AT RISK?HIV is a virus. A virus is a very small living thing that causes disease. There are many different viruses, for example, the flu virus or the SARS virus. HIV weakens a person's immune system; that is, the part of the body that fights disease. You can have HIV in your blood for a long time, but eventually HIV will damage your immune system so much that you body can no longer fight disease. This stage of the illness is called AIDS. If you develop AIDS, your chances of survival are very small.HIV is spread through blood or the fluid that the body makes during sex. For a person to become infected, blood or sexual fluid that carries the virus, has to get inside the body through broken skin or by injection. One day scientists will find a cure for HIV/AIDS.Until that happens, you need to protect yourself. Here are some things you can do to make sure you stay safe.If you inject drugs:do not share your needle with anyone else. Blood from another person can stay on or in the needle. If a person has HIV and you use the same needle, you could inject the virus into your own blood.do not share anything else that a person has used while injecting drugs.Blood could have spilt on it.If you have sex with a male or a female:use a condom. This will prevent sexual fluid passing from one person to another.The following statements are NOT true.A person cannot get HIV the first time they have sex.WRONG. If one sexual partner has HIV, the other partner could become infected.You can tell by looking at someone whether or not they have HIV.WRONG. Many people carrying HIV look perfectly healthy. It is only when the disease has progressed to AIDS that a person begins to look sick.Only homosexuals get AIDS.WRONG. Anyone who has sex with a person infected with H1V/AIDS risks getting the virus. Women are slightly more likely to become infected than men.If you hug, touch or kiss someone with AIDS or visit them in their home, you will get HIV/AIDS.WRONG.You can only get the disease from blood or sexual fluid.Unfortunately, people with HIV sometimes lose their friends because of prejudice.Many people are afraid that they will get HIV/AIDS from those infected with HIV!AIDS. For the same reason, some AIDS patients cannot find anyone to look after them when they are sick.You can get HIV/AIDS from mosquitoes.WRONG. There is no evidence of this.选修6 Unit 4 Global warming-ReadingTHE EARTH IS BECOMING WARMER-BUT DOES IT MATTER?During the 20th century the temperature of the earth rose about one degree Fahrenheit. That probably does not seem much to you or me, but it is a rapid increase when compared to other natural changes. S o how has this come about and does it matter? Earth Care’s Sophie Armstrong explores these questions.There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer (see Graph 1) and that it is human activitythat has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon.All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earth's temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process a re called "greenhouse" gases, t he most important one of which is carbon dioxide. Dr Janice Foster explains: "There is a natural phenomenon that scientists call the 'greenhouse effect'. This is when small amounts of gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour, trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. Without the 'greenhouse effect', the earth would be about thirty-three degrees Celsius cooler than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into theatmosphere. I t means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere causing the global temperature to go up."We know that the levels of carbon dioxide have increased greatly over the last 100 to 150 years. It was a scientist called Charles Keeling, who made accurate measurements of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from 1957 to 1997. He found that between these years the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere went up from around 315 parts to around 370 parts per million(see Graph 2).All scientists accept this data. They also agree that it is the burning of more and more fossilfuels that has resulted in this increase in carbon dioxide. So how high will the temperature increase go? Dr Janice Foster says that over the next 100 years the amount of warming could be as low as 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but it could be as high as 5 degrees.However, the attitude of scientists towards this rise is completely different. On the one hand, Dr Foster thinks that the trend which increases t he temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. She says, "We can't predict the climate well enough to know what to expect, but it could be very serious." Others who agree with her think there may be a rise of several metres in the sea level, or predict severe storms, floods, droughts, famines, the spread of diseases a nd the disappearance o f species. On the other hand, there are those, like George Hambley, who are opposed to this view, believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. They predict that any warming will be mild with few bad environmental consequences. In fact, Hambley states, "More carbon dioxide is actually a positive thing. It will make plants grow quicker; crops will produce more; it will encourage a greater range of animals - all of which will make life for human beings better."Greenhouse g ases continue to build up in the atmosphere. Even if we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse g ases, the climate is going to keep on warming for decades o r centuries. No one knows the effects of global warming. Does that mean we should do nothing? Or, are the risks too great?WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?Dear Earth Care,I am doing a project on behalf of my school about global warming. Sometimes I feel that individuals can have little effect on such huge environmental problems. However, 1 still think people should advocate improvements in the way we use energy today. As I'm not sure where to start with my project, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have.Thank you!Ouyang GuangDear Ouyang Guang,There are many people who have a commitment like yours, but they do not believe they have the power to do anything to improve our environment. That is not true. Together, individuals can make a difference. We do not have to put up with pollution. The growth of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide in the air actually comes as a result of many things we do every day. Here are a few suggestions on how to reduce it. They should get you started with your project.1 We use a lot of energy in our houses. It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it - if not, turn it off! Do not be casual about this. So if you are not using the lights, the TV, the computer, and so on, turn them off. If you are cold, put on more clothes instead of turning up the heat.2 Motor vehicles use a lot of energy- so walk or ride a bike if you can.3 Recycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow you to. It takes a lot of energy to make things from new materials, so, if you can, buy things made from recycled materials.4 Get your parents to buy things that are economical with energy - this includes cars as well as smaller things like fridges and microwaves.5 Plant trees in your garden or your school yard, as they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and refresh your spirit when you look at them.6 Finally and most importantly, be an educator. Talk with your family and friends about global warming and tell them what you have learned.Remember - your contribution counts!Earth Care选修6 Unit 5 The power of nature-ReadingAN EXCITING JOBI have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes inan office, sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never bored.Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don't mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful forces on earth - the volcano.I was appointed as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount Kilauea, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground.When boiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes less damage than you might imagine. This is because n o one lives near the top of Mount Kilauea, where the rocks fall. The lava that flows slowly like a wave down the mountain causes far more damage because it buries everything in its path under the molten rock. However, the eruption itself is really exciting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It was in the second week after I arrived in Hawaii. Having worked hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep when suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train passing my window. Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didn't take much notice. I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day. I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilauea in the distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air. It was an absolutely fantastic sight.The day after this eruption I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it. Two other scientists and I were driven up the mountain and dropped as close as possible to the crater that had been formed during the eruption. Having earlier collected special clothes from the observatory, we put them on before we went any closer. All three of us looked like spacemen.We had white protective suits that covered our whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves. It was not easy to walk in these suits, but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study, but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.Today, I am just as enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. Having studied volcanoes now for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.THE LRKE OF HERVENChangbaishan i s in Jilin Province, Northeast China.Much of this beautiful, mountainous area is thick forest . Changbaishan is China's largest nature reserve and it is kept in its natural state for the people of China and visitors from all over the worldto enjoy. The height of the land varies from 700 metres above sea level to over 2,000 metres and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. Among the rare animals are cranes, black bears, leopards and tigers. Many people come to Changbaishan t o study its unique plants and animals. Others come to walk in the mountains, to see the spectacular waterfalls or to bathe in the hot water pools. However, the attraction that arouses the greatest appreciation in the reserve is Tianchi or the Lake of Heaven.Tianchi is a deep lake that has formed in the crater of a dead volcano on top of the mountain. The lake is 2,194 metres above sea level, and more than 200 metres deep. In winter the surface freezes over. It takes about an hour to climb from the endof the road to the top of the mountain. When you arrive you are rewarded not onlywith the sight of its clear waters, but also by the view of the other sixteen mountain peaks that surround Tianchi.There are many stories told about Tianchi. The most well-known concerns three young women from heaven. They were bathing in Tainchi when a bird flew above them and dropped a small fruit onto the dress of the youngest girl. When she pickedup the fruit to smell it, it flew into her mouth.Having swallowed the fruit, the girl became pregnant and later gave birth to a handsome boy. It is said that this boy, who had a great gift for languages and persuasion, is the father of the Manchu people.If you are lucky enough to visit the Lake of Heaven with your loved one, don't forget to drop a coin into the clear blue water to guarantee your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself.。
人教课标版高二英语选修6unit1Section Ⅴ Writing精品讲练(含答案)
Section ⅤWriting如何写建议信建议信是生活中常用的一种应用文文体，它的目的是向收信人就某事提出自己的建议或忠告。
建议信有可能是写给个人，就收信人遇到的某个问题提出自己的看法；也可能是写给某个组织或机构，就改进其服务等方面提出建议。
建议信的格式和普通信件一样，通常包括以下几个部分：信头、称呼、正文、结束语和签名。
写作要求假设你是李华，你的美国笔友玛丽(Mary)最近在中国学习。
她写信向你诉说了她的困扰：不适应新环境、想家、感到很焦虑。
请你根据以下要点提示给她写一封回信。
1．表示理解并给予安慰；2．提出建议并说明理由。
注意：词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)。
Dear Mary，I’m sorry to learn that you are having such a bad time._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours，Li Hua 审题谋篇★审题定调这是一封建议信，它是生活中常用的一种应用文文体。
人教版英语高二选修六Unit 1 Art Warming-up, Pre-reading and R
Book 6 Unit one ArtReadingA short history of Western painting教学设计教学目标：1.知识目标：使学生认识课文中出现的单词，词组和重点句子；了解西方绘画的主要流派的特点和画家。
2.能力目标：通过多次阅读使学生总结课文大意，理解课文的结构，寻找有用的信息，做出判断；通过集体讨论表达自己对绘画艺术的选择；通过练习巩固对课文的理解。
3.情感目标：培养学生对西方绘画艺术的兴趣；在与同伴的合作中培养团队精神，加深友谊。
教学重点：引导学生运用不同的阅读方法和技巧从文章中总结大意，获取信息，理解文章结构；帮助学生用自己的语言表达观点和看法。
教学难点：如何帮助学生运用阅读方法和技巧从文章中总结大意，获取信息，理解文章结构。
教学方法：任务型教学法，小组合作法，直观教学法学生学习方法：小组合作法，掌握学习法教学工具：教材，导学案，测试题，课件与多媒体教学系统教材分析：本文简要介绍了西方绘画史。
内容包括西方主要的绘画艺术流派及其特点，文中的四幅图分别代表了四个流派，对学生的理解很有帮助。
因此应让学生观察这些图画。
本文篇幅长，语言点多，出现了一些生僻的单词和长句，不好理解。
因此应为学生提前扫清阅读障碍,在课堂上也要随时为他们提供帮助和指导。
学情分析：学生升入高二后所学单词量增加，课文加长，他们更多地需要在方法上得到指导，便于更加有效地学习英语；另外学生对中外绘画的了解有限，需要补充这方面的知识；在小组合作中学生更容易完成任务，表现自己，他们分工合作，根据自己的水平和特长完成适合自己的任务，掌握学到的知识。
教学过程：Step one: Lead-inShow the Ss some pictures .Step two: CheckingCheck the pre-view tasks with the Ss. Explain the difficult points if necessary.Step three: ReadingInstruct the Ss to read the text two times and complete the tasks.First reading: Read quickly; Answer three questions.1. What’s the main idea of the text?2. How many periods of Western painting are mentioned in the text? What are they?3. In what order is the text organized?Intensive reading: Read loudly and carefully. There are two tasks for the Ss.2.True or false questions.1）Painting in the Middle Ages were very realistic.2）Painters in the Middle Ages painted mainly religious subjects.3）Western art has changed very little over the last seventeen centuries.4）Renaissance painters tried to paint things in a realistic way.5）Two important discoveries in the Renaissance period were oil paints and drawing in perspective.6）Impressionists painted their pictures mainly indoors.7）At first people did not like the impressionists’paintings.8）Modern art began with the impressionists.Step four: DiscussionThe Ss talk about the topic “What kind of painting would you like, Chinese or Western?” in groups. Then they shall express their ideas freely.Step five: SummaryFill in the blanks according to the text.Art 1.___________ (influence) by the way of life and beliefs. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes. Artists were interested in 2._________ (create) respect and love for God. In the Renaissance, people focused 3._______ on humans and less on religion. Artists tried to paint people and nature 4.______ they really were. Today people accepted impressionists’paintings as the beginning of modern art. Masaccio used perspective in his painting 5.________made people convinced they were looking 6._________ a hole in the wall7._______ a real scene. The impressionists were thefirst to paint outdoors. They had to paint 8._______(quick) and their painting were not detailed as 9._______ of earlier painters. Today people accepted impressionists’paintings as the beginning of modern art. Some modern art is abstract 10._________ some is realistic. Step six: Homework (omitted)Reflection:Book 6 Unit one ArtReadingA short history of Western painting导学案高永玲学习目标:4.知识目标：认识课文中出现的单词，词组和重点句子；了解西方绘画的主要流派的特点和画家。
人教新课标高二英语选修6 Unit 1 单元训练 包含答案
人教新课标高二英语选修6 Unit 1 单元训练I. 根据下面各句句意以及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示词，写出该单词的正确形式（每空一词）。
1. It’s r________ to expect a two-year-old child to be able to read!2. I do not p________ a computer; the one I use belongs to Frank.3. Having no children of their own they decided to a________ one.4. If you p________ an event, you say that it will happen.5. We may talk of beautiful things, but beauty itself is ________ (抽象的).6. There are various ___________ (技术) for dealing with industrial pollution.7. Some of his work has been exhibited by local art ________ (画廊).8. We tried to stay away from ___________ (争议的) topics at the dinner party.9. The children were playing, jumping on each other’s ________ (影子).10. The museum has several life-sized ________ (雕塑) of people and animals.II. 用适当的介词填空。
1. This sort of hot food is very typical ________ the food in the south of the country.2. Jennifer got angry with her brother and aimed a heavy book ________ his head.3. The woman always shows a very positive attitude ___________ her work.4. They have accepted Charles ________ the representative of the company.5. Too much work and too little rest often leads ________ illness.6. The public have lost faith ________ what the company is doing.III. 根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面句子。
高二英语 Unit 1 Grammar 虚拟语气知识精讲 新人教版选修6
高二英语Unit 1 Grammar 虚拟语气知识精讲新人教版选修6一、学习目标：1. 学习虚拟语气在条件句中的应用。
2. 掌握虚拟语气使用的语境与方法。
二、重点、难点：虚拟语气在条件句中的句型结构。
三、考情分析：在高考题中，目前全国19套各地市试题中涉与到虚拟语气知识点的占30%以上，因此这一语法项目在高考中变得越来越重要。
这一知识点经常以单项选择题的形式出现，分值为1分。
而且，我们在日常对话中也会经常用到虚拟语气。
四、知能提升〔一〕知识讲解【认知讲解】教材原句呈现①If you were an artist, what kind of pictures would you paint?②If the rules of perspective had not been discovered, no one would have been able to paint such realistic pictures.③Have you ever wished you could paint as well as a professional artist?比照分析第一个句子中的从句显然是做了一个不可能成立的假设，这是一个与现在事实相反的虚拟语气的句子。
第二个句子中如此是与过去事实相反，是表示如果透视法没有被发现，就没有人能够画出这样具有现实主义的画来。
第三个句子中wish后面的虚拟语气，表示与将来事实相反。
【重、难点】1〕虚拟语气可以用来表示说话人的主观愿望或假想，所说的是一个条件，不一定是事实，或与事实相反。
虚拟语气在条件句中应用得比拟多。
2〕条件句可分为两类，一类为真实条件句，一类为非真实条件句。
非真实条件句表示的是假设的或实际发生的可能性不大的情况，故采用虚拟语气。
I.真实条件句用于陈述语气，所假设的情况有可能发生。
结构如下所示：从句往往用一般现在时，而主句如此由“shall/will + 动词原形〞构成。
人教版高二英语选修6 Unit1 Art warming up课件高中英语精品公开课
modern western art.
Pablo Picasso
( 1881―1973)
Backgroud knowledge
Can you say some thing about him?
Vincent Van Gogh was from Holland.
He was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of
Western art.
Michelangelo
Bounaroti
(1475－1564 )
Backgroud knowledge
Can you say some thing about him?
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci
( 1452―1519)
Da Vinci is not a sir name, just means his parentage. His full name, Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci means the son of ser Piero, Leonardo .
mysterious smile. The original person of this
portrait remains a mystery and still arouses many
guessing today.
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选修 6 Unit 1 Art -ReadingA SHORT HISTORY OF WESTERN PAINTINGArt is influenced by the customs and faith of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times. As there are so many different styles of Western art, it would be impossible to describe all of them in such a short text. Consequently, this text will describe only the most important ones, starting from the sixth century AD.The Middle Ages (5th to the 15th century AD)During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes. A conventional artist of this period was not interested in showing nature and people as they really were. A typical picture at this time was full of religious symbols, which created feeling of respect and love for God. But it was evident that ideas were changing in the 13th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way.The Renaissance (15th to 16th century)During the Renaissance, new ideas and values graduallv replaced those held in the Middle Ages.People began to concentrate less on religious themes and adopt a more humanistic attitude to life. At the same time painters returned to classical Roman and Greek ideas about art. They tried to paint people and nature as they really were. Rich people wanted to possesstheir own paintings, so they could decorate their superb palaces and great houses. They paid famous artists to paint pictures of themselves, their houses and possessions as well as their activities and achievements.One of the most important discoveries during this period was how to draw things in perspective. This technique was first used by Masaccio in 1428. When people first saw his paintings, they were convinced that they were looking through a hole in a wall at a real scene. If the roles of perspective had not been discovered, no one would have been able to paint such realistic pictures. By coincidence, oil paints were also developed at this time, which made the colours used in paintings look richer and deeper. Without the new paints and the new technique, we would not be able to see the many great masterpieces for which this period is famous.Impressionism (late 19th to early 20th century)In the late 19th century, Europe changed a great deal. from a mostly agricultural society to a mostly industrial one. Many people moved from the countryside to the new cities. There were many new inventions and social changes. Naturally, these changes also led to new painting styles. Among the painters who broke away from the traditional style of painting were the Impressionists, who lived and worked in Paris.The Impressionists were the first painters to work outdoors. They were eager to show how light and shadow fell on objects at different times of day. However, because natural light changes so quickly, the Impressionists had to paint quickly. Their paintings were not as detailed as those of earlier painters. At first, many people disliked this style of painting and became very angr about it. They said that the painters were careless and their paintings were ridiculous.Modern Art (20th century to today)At the time they were created, the Impressionist paintings were controversial, but today they are accepted as the beginning of what we call "modem art". This is because the Impressionists encouraged artists to look at their environment in new ways. There are scores of modern art styles, but without the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. On the one hand, some modem art is abstract; that is, the painter does not attempt to paint objects as we see them with our eyes, but instead concentrates on certain qualities of the object, using colour, line and shape to represent them. On the other hand, some paintings of modern art are so realistic that they look like photographs. These styles are so different. Who can predict what painting styles there will be in the future?THE BEST OF MANHATTAN’S ART GALLERIESThe Frick Collection (5th Avenue and E.70th Street)Many art lovers would rather visit this small art gallery than any other in New York. Henry Clay Frick, a rich New Yorker, died in 1919, leaving his house, furniture and art collection to the American people. Frick had a preference for pre-twentieth century Western paintings, and these are well -represented in this excellent collection. You can also explore Frick's beautiful home and garden which are well worth a Visit.Guggenheim Museum(5th Avenue and 88th Street)This museum owns 5,000 superb modern paintings, sculptures and drawings. These art works are not all displayed at the same time. The exhibition is always changing. It will appeal to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Guggenheim Museum building is also world-famous. When you walk into gallery, you feel as if youwere inside a fragile, white seashell. The best way to see the paintings is to start from the top floor and walk down to the bottom. There are no stairs just a circular path. Themuseum also has an excellent restaurant.Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Avenue and 82nd Street)The reputation of this museum lies in the variety of its art collection. This covers more than 5,000 years of civilization from many parts of the world, including America, Europe, China, Egypt, other African countries and South America. The museum displays more than just the visual delights of art. It introduces you toancient ways of living. You can visit an Egyptian temple, a fragrant Ming garden, a typical room in an 18th century French house and many other special exhibitions.Museum of Modern Art (53rd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues)It is amazing that so many great works of art from the late 19th century to the 21st century are housed in the same museum. The collection of Western art includes paintings by such famous artists as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. A few words of warning: the admission price is not cheap and the museum is often very crowded.Whitney Museum of American Art (945 Madison Avenue, near 75th Street)The Whitney holds an excellent collection of contemporary American painting and sculpture. There are no permanent displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time. Every two years, the Whitney holds a special exhibition of new art by living artists. The museum also shows videos and films by contemporary video artists.选修 6 Unit 2 Poems-ReadingA FEW SIMPLE FORMS OF ENGLISH POEMSThere are various reasons why people write poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong impression. Others try to convey certain emotions. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express themselves. In this text, however, we will look at a few of the simpler forms.Some of the first poetry a young child learns in English is nursery rhymes. These rhymes like the one on the right (A) are still a common type of children's poetry. The language is concrete but imaginative, and they delight small children because they rhyme, have strong rhythm and a lot of repetition. The poems may not make sense and even seem contradictory, but they are easy to learn and recite. By playing with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language.A Hush, little baby, don't say a word, Papa's going to buy you a mockingbird. Ifthat mockingbird won't sing, Papa's going to buy you a diamond ring. If that diamond ring turns to brass, Papa's going to buy you a looking-glass. If that looking -glass gets broke, Papa's going to buy you a billy-goat. If that billy -goat runs away, Papa's going to buy you another today.One of the simplest kinds of poems are those like B and C that list things. List poems have a flexible line length and repeated phrases which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Some rhyme (like B) while others do not (like C).B I saw a fish-portal all on fireI saw a fish-pond all on fire,I saw a house bow to a squire,I saw a person twelve-feet high,I saw a cottage in the sky,I saw a balloon made of lead,I saw a coffin drop down dead,I saw two sparrows run a race,I saw two horses making lace,I saw g girl just like a cat,I saw a kitten wear a hat,I saw a man who saw these too,And said though strange they all were true.C Our first football matchWe would have won ...if Jack had scored that goal,if we'd had just a few more minutes,if we had trained harder,if Ben had passed the ball to Joe,if we'd had thousands of fans screaming,if I hadn't taken my eye off the ball,if we hadn't stayed up so late the night before,if we hadn't taken it easy,if we hadn't run out of energy.We would have won ...if we'd been better!Another simple form of poem that students can easily write is the cinquain, a poem made up of five lines. With these, students can convey a strong picture in just a few words. Look at the examples (D and E) on the top of the next page.D Brother Beautiful, athletic Teasing, shouting, laughing Friend and enemy tooMineE Summer Sleepy, salty Drying, drooping, dreading Week in, week out EndlessF A fallen blossom Is coming back to the branch. Look, a butterfly!( by Moritake)G Snow having melted, The whole village is brimful Of happy children.(by Issa)Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that is made up of 17 syllables. It is not a traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular with English writers. It is easy to write and, like the cinquain , can give a clear picture and create a special feeling using the minimum of words. The two haiku poems (F and G) above are translations from the Japanese.H Where she awaits her husband On and on the river flows. Never looking back,Transformed into stone.Day by day upon the mountain top,wind and rain revolve.Should the traveller return,this stone would utter speech.,(by Wang Jian)Did you know that English speakers also enjoy other forms of Asian poetry -Tang poems from China in particular? A lot of Tang poetry has been translated into English. This Tang poem (H) is a translation from the Chinese.With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may eventually want to write poems of their own. It is easier than you might think and certainly worth a try!I'VE SAVED THE SUMMERI've saved the summerAnd I give it all to youTo hold on winter morningsWhen the snow is new.I've saved some sunlightIf you should ever needA place away from darknessWhere your mind can feed.And for myself I've kept your smileWhen you were but nineteen,Till you're older you'll not knowWhat brave young smiles can mean.I know no answersTo help you on your wayThe answers lie somewhereAt the bottom of the day.But if you've a need for loveI'll give you all l ownIt might help you down the roadTill you've found your own.(by Rod McKuen)选修 6 Unit 3 A healthy life -ReadingADVICE FROM GRANDADDear James,It is a beautiful day here and I am sitting under the big tree at the end of the garden. I have just returned from a long bike ride to an old castle. It seems amazing that at my age I am still fit enough to cycle 20 kilometres in an afternoon. It's my birthday in two weeks time and I'll be 82 years old! I think my long and active life must be due to the healthy life I live.This brings me to the real reason for my letter, my dear grandson. Your mother tells me that you started smoking some time ago and now you are finding it difficult to give it up. Believe me, I know how easy it is to begin smoking and how tough it is to stop. You see, during adolescence I also smoked and became addicted to cigarettes. By the way, did you know that this is because you become addicted in three different ways? First, you can become physically addicted to nicotine, which is one of the hundreds of chemicals in cigarettes. This means that after a while your body becomes accustomed to having nicotine in it. So when the drug leaves your body, you get withdrawal symptoms. I remember feeling bad-tempered and sometimes even in pain. Secondly, you become addicted through habit. As you know, if you do the same thing over and over again, you begin to do it automatically. Lastly, you can become mentally addicted. I believed I was happier and more relaxed after having a cigarette, so I began to think that I could only feel good when I smoked. I was addicted in all three ways, so it was very difficult to quit. But I did finally manage. When I was young, I didn't know much about the harmful effects of smoking. I didn't know, for example, that it could do terrible damage to your heart and lungs or that it was more difficult for smoking couples to become pregnant. I certainly didn't know their babies may have a smaller birth weight or even be abnormal in some way. Neither did I know that my cigarette smoke could affect the health of non-smokers. However, what I did know was that my girlfriend thought I smelt terrible. She said mybreath and clothes smelt, and that the ends of my fingers were turning yellow. She told me that she wouldn't go out with me again unless I stopped! I also noticed that I became breathless quickly, and that I wasn't enjoying sport as much. When I was taken off the school football team because I was unfit, I knew it was time to quit smoking.I am sending you some advice I found on the Internet. It might help you to stop and strengthen your resolve. I do hope so because I want you to live as long and healthy a life as I have.Love fromGrandadReading and discussingBefore you read the poster below, discuss what you know about HIV/AIDS withyour classmates. Make a list of words that you might come across in this poster.HIV/AIDS:ARE YOU AT RISK?HIV is a virus. A virus is a very small living thing that causes disease. There are many different viruses, for example, the flu virus or the SARS virus. HIV weakens a person's immune system; that is, the part of the body that fights disease. You can have HIV in your blood for a long time, but eventually HIV will damage yourimmune system so much that you body can no longer fight disease. This stage of the illness is called AIDS. If you develop AIDS, your chances of survival are very small.HIV is spread through blood or the fluid that the body makes during sex. For a person to become infected, blood or sexual fluid that carries the virus, has to get inside the body through broken skin or by injection. One day scientists will find a cure for HIV/AIDS.Until that happens, you need to protect yourself. Here are some things you can doto make sure you stay safe.If you inject drugs:do not share your needle with anyone else. Blood from another person can stay on or in the needle. If a person has HIV and you use the same needle, you could inject the virus into your own blood.do not share anything else that a person has used while injecting drugs.Bloodcould have spilt on it.If you have sex with a male or a female:use a condom. This will prevent sexual fluid passing from one person to another. The following statements are NOT true.A person cannot get HIV the first time they have sex.WRONG. If one sexualpartner has HIV, the other partner could become infected.You can tell by looking at someone whether or not they have HIV.WRONG. Many people carrying HIV look perfectly healthy. It is only when the disease has progressed to AIDS that a person begins to look sick.Only homosexuals get AIDS.WRONG. Anyone who has sex with a person infected with H1V/AIDS risks getting the virus. Women are slightly more likely to become infected than men.If you hug, touch or kiss someone with AIDS or visit them in their home, you will get HIV/AIDS.WRONG.You can only get the disease from blood or sexual fluid.Unfortunately, people with HIV sometimes lose their friends because of prejudice.Many people are afraid that they will get HIV/AIDS from those infected with HIV!AIDS. For the same reason, some AIDS patients cannot find anyone to look after them when they are sick.You can get HIV/AIDS from mosquitoes.WRONG. There is no evidence of this.选修 6 Unit 4 Global warming -ReadingTHE EARTH IS BECOMING WARMER -BUT DOES IT MATTER?During the 20th century the temperature of the earth rose about one degree Fahrenheit. That probably does not seem much to you or me, but it is a rapid increase when compared to other natural changes. So how has this come about and does it matter? Earth Care ’ s Sophie Armstrong explores these questions.There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer (see Graph 1) and thatit is human activitythat has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon.All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earth's temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process are called "greenhouse" gases, the most important one of which is carbon dioxide. Dr Janice Foster explains: "There is a natural phenomenon that scientists call the 'greenhouse effect'. This is when small amounts of gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour, trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. Without the 'greenhouse effect', the earth would be about thirty-three degrees Celsius cooler than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into theatmosphere. It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere causing the global temperature to go up."We know that the levels of carbon dioxide have increased greatly over the last 100 to 150 years. It was a scientist called Charles Keeling, who made accurate measurements of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from 1957 to 1997. He found that between these years the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere went up from around 315 parts to around 370 parts per million(see Graph 2).All scientists accept this data. They also agree that it is the burning ofmore and more fossilfuels that has resulted in this increase in carbon dioxide. So how high will the temperature increase go? Dr Janice Foster says that over the next 100 years the amount of warming could be as low as 1 to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but it could be as high as 5 degrees.However, the attitude of scientists towards this rise is completely different. On the one hand, Dr Foster thinks that the trend which increasesthe temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. She says, "We can't predict the climate well enough to know what to expect, but it could be very serious." Others who agree with her think there may be a rise of several metres in the sea level, or predict severe storms, floods, droughts, famines, the spread of diseasesand the disappearanceof species. On the other hand, there are those, like George Hambley, who are opposed to this view, believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. They predict that any warming will be mild with few bad environmental consequences. In fact, Hambley states, "More carbon dioxide is actually a positive thing. It will make plants grow quicker; crops will produce more; it will encourage a greater range of animals - all of which will make life for human beings better."Greenhousegases continue to build up in the atmosphere. Even if we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhousegases, the climate is going to keep on warming for decades or centuries. No one knows the effects of global warming. Does that mean we should do nothing? Or, are the risks too great?WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?Dear Earth Care,I am doing a project on behalf of my school about global warming. Sometimes I feel that individuals can have little effect on such huge environmental problems. However, 1 still think people should advocate improvements in the way we use energy today.As I'm not sure where to start with my project, I would appreciate any suggestions you may have.Thank you!Ouyang GuangDear Ouyang Guang,There are many people who have a commitment like yours, but they do not believe they have the power to do anything to improve our environment. That is not true. Together, individuals can make a difference. We do not have to put up with pollution. The growth of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide in the air actually comes as a result of many things we do every day. Here are a few suggestions on how to reduce it. They should get you started with your project.1 We use a lot of energy in our houses. It is OK to leave an electrical appliance on so long as you are using it - if not, turn it off! Do not be casual about this. So if you are not using the lights, the TV, the computer, and so on, turn them off. If you are cold, put on more clothes instead of turning up the heat.2Motor vehicles use a lot of energy- so walk or ride a bike if you can.3Recycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow you to. It takes a lot of energy to make things from new materials, so, if you can, buy things made from recycled materials.4Get your parents to buy things that are economical with energy - this includes cars as well as smaller things like fridges and microwaves.5Plant trees in your garden or your school yard, as they absorb carbon dioxide from the air and refresh your spirit when you look at them.6 Finally and most importantly, be an educator. Talk with your family and friends about global warming and tell them what you have learned.Remember- your contribution counts!Earth Care选修 6 Unit 5 The power of nature-ReadingAN EXCITING JOBI have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes inan office, sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting localpeople and tourists, I am never bored.Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don't mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people from one of the most powerful forces on earth - the volcano.I was appointed as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount Kilauea, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses. Unfortunately, we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground.When boiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes less damage than you might imagine. This is becauseno one lives near the top of Mount Kilauea, where the rocks fall. The lava that flows slowly like a wave down the mountain causes far more damage because it buries everything in its path under the molten rock. However, the eruption itself is really exciting to watch and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It was in the second week after I arrived in Hawaii. Having worked hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep when suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train passing my window. Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didn't take much notice. I was about to go back to sleep when suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day. I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilaueain the distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of metres into the air. It was an absolutely fantastic sight.The day after this eruption I was lucky enough to have a much closer look at it. Two other scientists and I were driven up the mountain and dropped as close as possible to the crater that had been formed during the eruption. Having earlier collected special clothes from the observatory, we put them on before we went any closer. All three of us looked like spacemen.We had white protective suits that covered our whole body, helmets, big boots and special gloves. It was not easy to walk in these suits, but we slowly made our way to the edge of the crater and looked down into the red, boiling centre. The other two climbed down into the crater to collect some lava for later study, but this being my first experience, I stayed at the top and watched them.Today, I am just as enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. Having studied volcanoes now for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.THE LRKE OF HERVENChangbaishan is in Jilin Province, Northeast China.Much of this beautiful, mountainous area is thick forest . Changbaishan is China's largest nature reserve and it is kept in its natural state for the people of China and visitors from all over the worldto enjoy. The height of the land varies from 700 metres above sea level to over 2,000 metres and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. Among the rare animals are cranes, black bears, leopards and tigers. Many people come to Changbaishan to study its unique plants and animals. Others come to walk in the mountains, to see the spectacular waterfalls or to bathe in the hot water pools. However, the attraction that arouses the greatest appreciation in the reserve is Tianchi or the Lake of Heaven.Tianchi is a deep lake that has formed in the crater of a dead volcano on topof the mountain. The lake is 2,194 metres above sea level, and more than 200metres deep. In winter the surface freezes over. It takes about an hour to climb from the end of the road to the top of the mountain. When you arrive you are rewardednot only with the sight of its clear waters, but also by the view of the other sixteen mountain peaks that surround Tianchi.There are many stories told about Tianchi. The most well-known concerns three young women from heaven. They were bathing in Tainchi when a bird flew above them and dropped a small fruit onto the dress of the youngest girl. When she picked up the fruit to smell it, it flew into her mouth.Having swallowed the fruit, the girl became pregnant and later gave birth to a handsome boy. It is said that this boy, who had agreat gift for languages and persuasion, is the father of the Manchu people.If you are lucky enough to visit the Lake of Heaven with your loved one, don't forget to drop a coin into the clear blue water to guarantee your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself.。