2019年外研版英语选修8学案Module 2 单元小结

1、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。

2、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。

3、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。

4、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。

5、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 。

6、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。

7、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 。

8、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 。

9、Section_ Other_Parts_of_the_ModuleStep 1 True (T) or False (F)passage on P22.1Most people dont walk because of convenient transportation._T_2All house owners were taxed on the size of their windows in Europe._F_3The writer visited both the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum._F_Step 2 Choose the best answers according to the passage on P25.1The word “drawback” in Paragraph 5 means “_”Adisadvantage BmistakeCdisappointment Dadvice2The。

10、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。

11、There are a lot of remains in this place. No one knows when they came into existence. But the absence of protection, weeds and exposure to the sun contributed to great damage to them. Scientists recommended the government not to ignore these remains. They advocated raising publics awareness of preserving the precious heritages. Apart from this, they also proposed the government should make a thorough plan to protect the remains. Luckily, the government undertook to do as the agreement said.。

12、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。

13、There are diverse minorities in Yunnan. Their customs are varied. Some wear brightcolored costumes with belts, while others wear necklaces and other jewellery. For example, the Jinuo ethnic group has a population of about 20,000. Their native region is in the Jinghong area of Yunnan. They have an agricultural economy involving farming and fishing, their main crops being rice, maize and beans. Once on a journey, I saw a soul in the distance. He fastened an ox firmly to a tree, then took up 。

14、Li Pings parents take possession of a large company. However, Li Ping is not selfish. He is not used to being rude to others. He is an independent boy all the time, who doesnt want to rely on his parents. At school, he absorbs all the knowledge his teachers could give him. There is no doubt that his grades are outstanding. Its typical of him to help others. Whats more, he is strict with himself and never commits any mistakes. Based on his nature and strong spirit of teamw。

15、I once read a scene in a novel: In a prison, the prison guard was cruel to the convicts and didnt distribute enough food to them. Due to starvation, one of them intended to escape from the prison.He had been arrested many times and therefore he accumulated a huge amount of experience.He lied to the prison guard and then hit him on the head.After that, he attained the keys and succeeded in escaping.The incident was brought to the attention of the government and the police began t。

16、Li Ping is competitive and keen on photography, so he takes the course. He takes an active part in afterschool activities to develop his social ability. Recently, our school wants to elect the chairman of the Students Union, which attracts his attention. Li Ping considers it to be a good chance. As far as most students are concerned, the position suits him fine. In my view, Li Ping is likely to win the election. And I believe he can settle some issues for us.李平非常好强，热爱摄影，并选修了该课。

17、As is known to us all, the Tang Dynasty was one of the great dynasties in Chinese history. It invented a tolerant and cosmopolitan culture with its expansion. At that time, many wellknown poets with vivid imagination were born, such as Li Bai and Du Fu. Typically, Li Bai, the son of a rich merchant, was a romantic, whose poems reflected the beauty of nature. And yet, Du Fu whose poems reflected the sufferings of the poor and revealed the corruption of rich people. Interestingly, they two w。

18、Western food and Chinese food have little in common.Westerners are fond of loaf, porridge, raw vegetables and halfdone beef. They often end up with dessert. According to the customers or guests requirements, Chinese cooks can do everything. Because of the delicious taste and abundant nutrition of the Chinese food, theres a gradual trend towards it in the west.When westerners remark Chinese food, they give a compliment and lick their lips greedily. Theyre interested in Chines。

19、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。

20、The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, a gifted, and skilled painter in the Renaissance. He is reckoned one of the greatest painters in history. He had great passion for art and other things and never got tired of them. When he was young, he took up painting as his profession.There are also many anecdotes about the Mona Lisa. One night, a burglar in debt stole the painting, but left the antique frame and the glass behind. The theft led to the publics anger. The police sought it in 。