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Unit 1 P4

Reading and Thinking

FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS

Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time

when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from

our

past

as

we

move

towards

the

future.

Finding

and

keeping

the

right

balance

between

progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.

Big

challenges,

however,

can

sometimes

lead

to

great

solutions.

In

the

1950s,

the

Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods,

produce

electricity,

and

supply

water to

more

farmers

in the

area. But

the proposal

led

to

protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural

r

elics

that

were

an

important

part

of

Egypt’s

cultural

heritage.

After

listening

to

the

scientists

who

had

studied

the

problem,

and

citizens

who

lived

near

the

dam,

the

government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.

A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the

loss

of

cultural

relics.

The

group

asked

for

contributions

from

different

departments

and

raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted

several

tests,

and

then

made

a

proposal

for

how

the

buildings

could

be

saved.

Finally,

a

document was signed, and the work began in 1960.

The

project

brought

together

governments

and

environmentalists

from

around

the

world.

Temples

and

other

cultural

sites

were

taken

down

piece

by

piece,

and

then

moved

and

put

back

together

again

in

a

place

where

they

were

safe

from

the

water.

In

1961,

German

engineers

moved

the first temple.

Over

the

next

20

years,

thousands

of

engineers

and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly

$$80 million to the project.

When

the

project

ended

in

1980,

it

was

considered

a

great

success.

Not

only

had

the

countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had

also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.

The

spirit

of

the

Aswan

Dam

project

is

still

alive

today.

Perhaps

the

best

example

is

shown

by

UNESCO,

which

runs

a

programme

that

prevents

world

cultural

heritage

sites

around the world from disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the

global community can sometimes provide a solution.

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新人教版版必修二

Unit 1 P8

Reading for Writing

PROMOTING CULTURE THROUGH DIGITAL IMAGES

Lanzhou,

9

August

2017.

A

group

of

researchers

and

scientists

from

China

and

other

countries

are

working

together

to

help

increase

knowledge

and

appreciation

of

China’s

ancient

cultural

heritage.

They

are

recording

and

collecting

digital

images

of

cultural

relics

from

the

Mogao

C

aves,

which

were

a

key

stop

along

the

Silk

Road

throughout

China’s

ancient

history.

Nearly

500,000

high-quality

digital

photographs

have

been

produced

since

the international project started in 1994.

The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of

the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international as they were at the

time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to

see

the

caves,

and

the

Getty

Museum

in

Los

Angeles

has

even

reproduced

a

copy

of

the

caves and paintings for people to admire in America.

By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even

wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, a

nd traditions. They also

hope

to

further

educate

people

about

the

importance

of

safeguarding

historic

and

cultural

relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working

on

the

project

explains,

“Appreciating

one’s

own

cultural

heritage

is

very

important

for

understanding

oneself.

Appreciating

the

cultural

heritage

of

other

countries

is

very

important for international communication and understanding.”

新人教版必修二

Unit 2 P16

Reading and Thinking

A DAY IN THE CLOUDS

The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left,

snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the

plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This i

s why we’re here—

to

observe Tibetan antelopes.

Tibetan

antelopes

live

on

the

plains

of

Tibet,

Xinjiang,

and

Qinghai.

Watching

them

move

slowly across the green grass. I’m struck by their beauty. I’m also reminded of the danger they are

in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur.

My

guide

is

Zhaxi,

a

village

from

Changtang.

He

works

at

the

Changtang

National

Nature

Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the

land is sacred and protecti

ng the wildlife is a way of life. “We’re not trying to save the animals,” he

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says. “Actually, we’re trying to save ourselves.”

The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by

more

than

50

percent.

Hunters

were

shooting

antelopes

to

make

profits.

Their

habitats

were

becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.

In

order

to

save

this

species

from

extinction,

the

Chinese

government

placed

it

under

national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep

them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep

them safe from cars and trains.

The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the

Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does

not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not

yet disappeared.

In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what

Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we

must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop

being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.

新人教版必修二

Unit 2 P20

Reading for Writing

Give Ugly a Chance!

When it comes to wildlife protection, all species

—

the good, the bad, and the ugly

—

should

be

treated

equally.

Pandas,

dolphins,

and

other

cute

wildlife

are

important,

but

we

must

pay

attention to less cute animals, too. The world needs all kinds

—

without variety, our planet cannot

survive. So if you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance.

Don’t Make Paper with My Home!

Billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. Every tree that is

cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas. In this way a lot of animal homes

are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper?

新人教版必修二

Unit 3 P28

Reading and Thinking

STRONGER TOGETHER:

HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY THE INTERNET

Much

has

been

written

about

the

wonders

of

the

World

Wide

Web.

There

are

countless

articles

telling

us

how

the

Internet

has

made

our

lives

more

convenient.

We no

longer have to

wait in line or carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most updated information

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from

large

databases.

We

can

download

software,

documents,

and

images

whenever

we

need

them. But the Internet has done much more for people than simply make life more convenient.

People’s lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.

Jan

Tchamani,

an

English

teacher

in

Birmingham,

UK,

suddenly

developed

a

serious

illness

and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck at home with only her

computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help

her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the

world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support

and

advice

from

others.

She

realised

that

one

of

the

greatest

benefits

of

the

Internet

was

its

ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.

She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach

older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events

and

collect

money

to

pay

for

private

teachers.

Many

people

have

been

helped

by

the

club.

A

59-year- old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works

and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman

who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer

feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.

Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make

society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital divide and make sure

that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is

to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.

Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through tough times, you

meet

others

who

are

facing

similar

challenges,”

Jan

says.

“Thinking

about

other

people’s

situations inspired me to offer help.”

新人教版必修二

Unit 3 P32

Reading for Writing

Today I thought I’d blog

about a question that has been asked many times

—

how do you stay

safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet? I’m not an expert, but many years as a

blogger have taught me a thing or two.

First of all, there’s the golden rule of the Internet: If

you see or read something that makes

you

feel

uncomfortable,

leave

the

site

immediately.

Don’t

post

comments

or

click

on

anything.

Second, protect your privacy. Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use

the information to steal your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be

polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll

or

cyberbully.

A

troll

is

a

person

who

posts

comments

or

questions

in

order

to

stir

up

trouble

online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the

Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is

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usually

directed

at

particular

people.

He

or

she

may

also

post

embarrassing

photos

and

information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be

attacked.

Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe?

Post your comments below!

Boy579

Last

year,

we

were

having

problems

in

our

chat

room.

Mean

comments

were

being

posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.

Amy

A

girl

at

my

school

had

a

very

bad

experience

online.

A

photo

of

her

had

been

posted

online and she was being made fun of. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset.

新人教版必修二

Unit 4 P40

Reading and Thinking

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The

United

Kingdom,

Great

Britain,

Britain,

England

—

many

people

are

confused

by

what

these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? Getting to know a

little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.

In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later,

in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the

19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain

and

Ireland.

Finally,

in the 20th

century, the

southern part

of

Ireland broke

away from

the

UK,

which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern

Ireland.

Most

people

just

use

the

shortened

name:

“the

United

Kingdom”

or

“the

UK”.

People

from the UK are called “British”,

which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great

Britain.

The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use

the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence.

However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern

Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions,

like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for

competitions like the World Cup!

The

United

Kingdom

has

a

long

and

interesting

history

to

explore,

which

can

help

you

understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK,

you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different

times

throughout

history.

The first

group,

the

Romans,

came

in the first

century.

Some

of their

great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth

century.

They

introduced

the

beginnings

of

the

English

language,

and

changed

the

way

people

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built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also

the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered

England

after

the

well- known

Battle

of

Hastings

in

the

11th

century.

They

had

castles

built

all

around

England,

and

made

changes

to

the

legal

system.

The

Normans

were

French,

so

many

French words slowly entered into the English language.

There

is

so

much

more

to

learn

about

the

interesting

history

and

culture

of

the

United

Kingdom.

Studying

the

history

of

the

country

will

make

your

visit

much

more

enjoyable.

The

capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all

the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums

with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture,

with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that

you can see both its past and its present.

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Unit 4 P44

Reading for Writing

BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS

Ireland’s beautiful

countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions.

The

country

has

a

long

history

of

producing

great

writers

and

poets.

Its

beautiful

countryside

excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the

“Emerald IsIe” and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills

dotted with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the

seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on

your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their

morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions

that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village

pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef

Stew. If you’re lucky, you might be able to enjoy some tra

ditional music and dancing, too. And if

you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and

customs first-hand.

新人教版必修二

Unit 5 P52

Reading and Thinking

THE VIRTUAL CHOIR

Imagine having the opportunity

to

sing together

with

hundreds

of

other

people

while

you

are at home alone. You can do this in a virtual choir. Virtual choir members record themselves

while they perform alone on video. These videos are uploaded onto the Internet, and then they

are put together into one video that you can see online

—

a virtual choir. Anyone can take part in a

virtual choir from anywhere

—

all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do

not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect ordinary people together. Many people do

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not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have

the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to those of other

individuals and become part of the global community. It has proved to be a positive influence on

the

lives

of

many

people.

As

one

virtual

choir

member

said,

“Music

helps

me

to ...

forget

my

problems. With music, I become someone else.”

The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre. Born

in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.

He fell in love with Mozart’s classical music when he sang for the university choir. Moved by this

music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated from university in 1995,

and then received a master’s degree in musical composition from the Juilliard School in New York

in 1997. Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become quite

popular

among choirs and singers. This led to the creation of the virtual choir.

In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl who was singing one of his works. Inspired, he

asked

his

fans

to

make

videos,

which

he

then

joined

together

into

one

performance.

His

first

virtual choir, “Lux Aurumque”, had 185 singers from 12 different countries. It has received millions

of

views

on

the

Internet.

Since

then,

the

virtual

choir

has

become

a

worldwide

phenomenon.

Whitacre’s next effort was the Virtual Youth Choir f

or UNICEF, which was first seen on stage on 23

July 2014 in the UK. Altogether, 2,292 young people from 80 countries joined in to sing Whitacre’s

song “What If”.

The virtual choir is a wonderful way for people around the world to sing with one voice and

thus make the world a better place.

新人教版必修二

Unit 5 P56

Reading for Writing

Good morning, my name is Sarah Williams. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you

the story of how music has had an impact on my life.

Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years

ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult to cure. My body ached all the time and

thus

I

thought

I

didn’t

have

much

longer

to

live.

I

was

very

afraid

and

I

felt

so

alone

and

discouraged. Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted

me

to relax,

so

he had me

listen to

some

music,

and

one

of the

songs

was

“Happy”.

The

song

made me feel so much better that from then on I began to listen to music all the

time. John A.

Logan said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it’s true. Music helped me recover.

Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the

wind. Music gave me strength and brought me relief. It was the rock I leant on to become strong

and to get through those hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and a sense of satisfaction. It

became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being.

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Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I did. At the

same

time,

we

all

go

through

various

periods

when

we

feel

sad

or

alone.

During

those

times,

music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to

treasure music and make it a part of your life.

Thank you!

人教版高中英语新教材词汇表

必修二

Unit 1

1.

heritage

3.

creative

4.

temple

5.

relic

6.

mount

7.

former

8.

clue

9.

preserve

10.

promote

11.

cypress

12.

app

n.

遗产

(

指国家或社会长期形成的历史、传统和特色

)

adj.

创造性的

;

有创造力的

;

有创意的

n.

庙

;

寺

n.

遗物

;

遗迹

n.

山峰

vt.

爬上

;

骑上

v.

< br>爬

;

登上

adj.

以前的

;(

两者中

)

前者的

n.

线索

;

提示

vt.

保存

;

保护

;

维持

n.

保护区

vt.

促进

;

提升

;

推销

;

晋级

2.

creatively

adv.

创造性地

;

有创造力地

n.

柏树

n.

应用程序

;

应用软件

( application

的缩略形式

参与

(

某事

);

参加

(

某活动

)

让步

;

屈服

保持平衡

13.

application

n.

申请

(

表

);

用途

;

运用

;

应用

(

程序

)

14.

take part in

15.

give way to

16.

balance

18.

lead to

19.

dam

20.

proposal

22.

protest

23.

likely

24.

turn to

26.

establish

17.

keep balance

n.

平衡

;

均匀

v t.

使平衡

导致

n.

水坝

;

拦河坝

n.

提议

;

建议

21.

make a proposal

提出建议

n.

抗议

vt.(

公开

)

反对

;

抗议

adj.

可能的

adv.

可能地

向

…

求助

vt.

建立

;

创立

25.

committee

n.

委员会

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27.

limit

n.

限 度

;

限制

vt.

限制

;

限定

28.

prevent

30.

loss

vt.

阻止

;

阻碍

;

阻挠

n.

丧失

;

损失

29.

prevent…from…

阻止

;

不准

31.

contribution n.

捐款

;

贡献

;

捐赠

32.

contribute

vi.

＆

vt.

捐 献

;

捐助

33.

department

n.

部

;

司

;

科

34.

fund

n.

基金

;

专款

prep&adv

在

(

某段时间、距离或范围

)

之内

35.

within

37.

issue

36.

investigate < /p>

vi.

＆

vt.

调查

;

研究

n.

重要议题

;

争论的问题

vt.

宣布

;