新编英语教程英语专业08.pptVIP

Unit 8Antarctica Can you list the seven continents on the earth? Asia Europe Africa North America South America Oceania/Australia Antarctica Arctic? Central America? How much do you know about Antarctica? Text comprehension Para 1: Covering a huge area and containing most of the world’s ice and snow, Antarctica is our planet’s largest and most spectacular natural phenomenon. Para 2: Antarctica was unknown to humans until 160 years ago, and even today man knows little about this continent. Para 3: The Arctic and Antarctica are very different in terms of geographic isolation, climate and life forms. Para 4: As revealed by descriptions of those who have been there, the Antarctic seldom provides any of the three basic essentials to life. Para 5: Wind is as injurious to human health as cold, and is thus another reason why the southern continent remained undisturbed until recently. Para 6: The nature of the Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica is the main drawback to the discovery of this land mass. Task 2: Read the text for the second time, and judge whether the statements on 138 are true or false. Task 3: Read the text for the third time, and list the differences between the Antarctic and the Arctic (see the following table). the Antarctic Vs the Arctic Vocabulary exercises Try to guess the rough meanings of new words and expressions in text (p.132). You may rely on the context of the words, or, if still in a puzzle, turn to an English-English dictionary. Language points 1. distinctive adj. having a quality or characteristic that makes sth. different and easily noticed 独特的 e.g. This beer has a very distinctive smell. This bird has several distinctive features. cf. distinguished adj. characterized by excellence 卓越的，杰出的 e.g. a distinguished guest/professor distinguished services 特殊的功劳，贡献 a distinguished career in medical science Tim Berners-Lee is distinguished for his creativity and selflessness. 3. radiate v. (1) to send out r