2019年外研版英语必修4学案Module 4 单元小结

1、 Monsters in ScotlandIt is said that Nessie is a lake monster inhabiting Loch Ness in Scotland. This monster is one of the bestknown cryptids (未知生物) studied by cryptology (密码学). Popular belief and interest in the animal has fluctuated over the years since it came to the worlds attention in 1933.Evidence of its existence is largely anecdotal (轶闻趣事的), with minimal, and much disputed, photographic material and sonar reading, there has not been an。

2、Section_ Introduction_when taken photos, one should keep still;_when someone else is asleep, one should keep quiet;_when in class, one shouldnt keep silent about the teachers questions.5(教材 P52)They say that the lowtemperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures.他们说，水温这样低的湖泊不可能生存有体形如此巨大的动物。unlikely adj.不可能的be unlikely to do 不可能做It is unlikely that . 不可能He is unlikely to find the place where he lived forty years ago.他不可能。

3、Section_ Other_Parts_of_the_Module原文呈现 The Universal DragonDragons can be friendly or fierce ， they can bring good luck or cause death and destruction ， but one thing is sure people talk about them almost everywhere in the world. For a creature that doesnt actually exist ， thats quite something .In Chinese culture, dragons are generous and wise, although they can be unpredictable . The dragon was closely connected to the royal family: the emperor s robes have a。

4、 Let us suppose it is now about AD. 2100. Lets make believe(假装，假扮) it is about eighty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic (风景优美的) spots on the moon, many hotels have been built. The hotels are airconditioned, naturally. In o。

5、Section_ Other_Parts_of_the_Module原文呈现 Postcards to MyselfIn 50 years of travelling Colin McCorquodale has visited every country in the world, except three. And everywhere he goes, he sends himself a postcard . He always chooses a postcard with a beautiful view ， and sticks on an interesting stamp. Usually he writes just a short message to himself. His latest one, from the Malvinas islands, reads Good fishing.On a wall in his home in London there is a large map of the world. The。

6、 It seemed that Albert Einstein had changed the whole business. In fact, he did not invent the “thought experiment”， but he raised it to high art. Imagine twins, wearing identical (完全相同的) watches; one stays home, while the other rides in a spaceship near the speed of light . little wonder that from 1919, Einstein was, and remains today, the worlds most famous scientist.In his native Germany he became a target (目标；指标) for hatred (仇恨，厌恶) because he w。

7、Section_ Grammar 复习被动语态和 byv.ing 形式语法图解探究发现Rice is also grown in many other Asian countries.Researchers were brought in from all over China to develop the new system.The research was supported by the government.In Pakistan rice will be grown in many parts of the country.The new hybrid rice has been developed by the Yuan Longping Hightech Agricultural Company of China.The shop closes at 6：00 pm every day.The apple tastes good.The new product by the company sells well.。

8、Section_ Introduction_ output4.export vt. switch二、这样记短语记牢固定短语 多积常用词块1.bring up 培养；养育2as a result of 由于的结果3experiment with sth. 用某物做实验4bring in 赚(钱)；带进；传入5the key to . 的关键6be interested in . 对感兴趣7rise by 增加了8convert . to . 把 转变成9carry out 贯彻，实施，执行1.a leading figure 一位杰出人士2give sb. a nickname 给某人起绰号3make a breakthrough 取得突破4different types of 不同类型的5from all over China 来自全国各地6cash crop 经济作物7crop breeding。

9、Section_ Other_Parts_of_the_Module原文呈现 RocketsToday rockets are very advanced machines which we can use to send astronauts into space . They are also used in firework displays to celebrate great events ， such as the end of the Olympic Games or the beginning of the new millennium in the year 2000.Rockets were probably invented by accident about 2,000 years ago. The Chinese had a form of gunpowder which was put in bamboo tubes and thrown into fires to make explosions during fe。

10、Do you know any famous sights in Europe? Perhaps you will name some of them, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Sagrada Familia, the city of Athens. As we all know, the Eiffel Tower, which is situated in Paris, is the famous symbol of Paris, the capital of France. The Louvre, one of the worlds largest art galleries, is also located in Paris. The Sagrada Familia is one of Barcelonas most famous landmarks. It was designed by an architect called Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi worked on the p。

11、In the past, most people died of hunger and poverty. However, humans across the world arent living a good life with high happiness index. With the development of tourism and fast transport and industry, the industrial pollution is becoming more and more serious and the cities are becoming more and more crowded.With the help of charities, fewer and fewer people are homeless and most households are enjoying their life. The children are being well educated and people have got used to communica。

12、During the long Middle Ages, science, technology and even philosophy developed very slowly. The countries were at war with each other from time to time. Kindness, justice, order and honesty were flooded by the war. Under those conditions, lots of thinkers and philosophers were put into prison. At the same time, many reasonable teachings were put down. However, after the Renaissance, freedom and equality became the themes of the western world. Many philosophers began to stress “All men are creat。

13、Tom tried out special approaches and techniques to touch fans heart. But recently fans were a bit bored with Toms songs and the number of them was in decline rather than on the increase. He didnt know what problems had arisen. Tom was disappointed but it was in vain. So he decided to quit singing. He was blessed with a talent for writing and was devoted to it. When his first book came out, many people bought it. His humorous language made a deep impression on the readers, which w。

14、Nowadays, a huge number of people in the world speak English as their first or second language. Furthermore, its also widely used by the media. As a result, varieties of English appear. Which is superior? Its hard to answer. When people speak English mixed with their own dialects, can you tell them apart? Experts are convinced that it doesnt matter which English is better, as long as speakers can understand each other its communication that counts. Some English is instantly。

15、Can you predict what our life will be like in the far future? Are you optimistic about it? Now, Id like to talk about the future.I think paper money will definitely be on the way out and eventually be replaced by credit cards. For a start，paper money isnt easy to carry. Secondly, its safer for us to use credit cards. Thirdly, we can place orders online and pay by credit cards rather than in cash. Natural resources such as coal and oil are running out. By the time we use them up, w。

16、We can use body language to communicate with each other. Some of the body language is used unconsciously and can give away much about us. Now, lets learn more about it.Body language varies from culture to culture. Traditionally, in many western countries when people say hello to others, they often shake hands. The gesture means “Im not carrying a threatening weapon and not aggressive, so you neednt be on guard.” When people make a deal, they often shake hands. To show friendliness。

17、As we all know, with the development of modern industry, a growing number of people are concerned about our environment. One of the urgent problems is the climate. We have seen a lot of evidence that the worlds climate seems to be getting warmer. Scientists have forecast that the ice at the poles is beginning to melt and its possible that the sea level could rise and coastal cities like Shanghai could disappear under water, which must sound frightening. It is pollution that causes the 。

18、Do you like travelling? My answer is yes. Through travelling we can enjoy beautiful views and broaden our horizons. Though at some spots we may sometimes be ripped off by the local people, we can still get a kick out of it. This summer, I together with one of my colleagues went on a cruise to the Three Gorges by a goods ship. At the dock, we got on the ship and sailed downstream through a hilly region. At the steep edge of the hills, there were some temples surrounded by trees. Because smoking 。

19、In Chinese myths dragon is a positive symbol, indicating being generous, wise and noble. Besides, they can bring good fortune. Dragon has a good reputation. In emperors robes, there was a gold dragon with five sharp claws. While in the western countries, dragon is considered to be a frightening creature. Due to its fierce appearance and the huge destruction, dragon has a bad reputation. Some people say dragon died out long time ago, but in fact, dragon doesnt exist in the world. It is 。

20、Which are you interested in, botany, biology, biochemistry, zoology, genetics or cosmology? There are brilliant scientists in every field. Today, Ill introduce one of them to you.Dr Yuan Longping is a leading figure in Chinas agricultural research. Dr Yuan is known for his super hybrid rice and has been awarded several times. Born, brought up and educated in China, Dr Yuan knew that many people suffered from hunger. A lot of them even earn their living by begging. At that time rice was。