(A)In Mining, Workers Often Destroy the Once-Protected Gorilla Habitats

Lesson 1

課文架構表

Introduction:Recycle your cell phones, and you may rescue African gorillas.

Details:

(1)Most cell phones end up as trash.
 There will be 6 billion cell phones out of use every 14 months.
 Ninety-five percent of all old cell phones are treated as trash, and five percent of them are recycled.
(2) 1. (B) / (1)Coltan is widely used in cell phones, and 80% of the coltan comes from Congo, home to several species of gorillas.
(2)2. (A)
(3)There has been a 90% decline in the gorilla population.
(4)Due to the worldwide cell phone boom, the increasing demand for coltan is unavoidable.

Solution:3. (D)

Conclusion:4. (C)

(A)In mining, workers often destroy the once-protected gorilla habitats.

(B) Cell phones contain many PBTs, which will do harm to living creatures.

(C)It is better for our environment and African gorillas to recycle an old cell phone than to throw it away.

(D)The Santa Barbara Zoo and 87 other zoos are running a program to educate people to recycle their old cell phones to reduce the demand for coltan.

單字延伸

Part 1: 隨堂測驗

一、文意字彙

1.It is expected that there will be a b m in land sales there.

2.I just a edthat the woman standing right next to Peter was his wife.

3.Although it is still the country’s No. 1 killer, cancer is on the d e.

4.Many animals in the world are on the verge of e n, so we must protect them.

5.The e y telephone lines offer 24-hour service for those who are in urgent need of help.

6.Rats have o n the barn fora few years since we moved to the countryside.

7.When marking students’ homework, the teacher used a colored pen to
h t mistakes.

8.During the Great Depression, many small businesses in the U.S. struggled hard for s l.

9.These crops have to be destroyed because they have been polluted by
t c waste from the nearby factory.

10.The d d for smaller and more convenient personal computers led to the development of the laptop computer.

二、詞類變化

1.I didn’t understand any words of what he was saying, but I got the ______(essential) of his intention.

2.She was ahead of her time in offering ______(charity) services to the poor and the needy.

3.The tour guide warned us about the many dangerous animals that ______(habitat) this jungle.

4.This river contains a great number of ______(harm) substances. You’ll get sick if you drink its water.

5.Despite a number of setbacks, they ______(persistent) in their attempt to fly around the world in a balloon.

三、引導式翻譯

1.Linda因為這些日子少吃垃圾食物而瘦了不少。

Linda has lost a lot of weight ______less junk food these days.

2.快樂在於滿足。垂涎屬於他人的東西無法給你內心的平靜。

Happiness ______contentment. Coveting what ______to otherswill never give you peace of mind.

3.婦人警告她的兒子如果他繼續偷東西，總有一天會坐牢。

The woman warned her son that he would ______in ______if he continued to steal.

4.打字機已經多年沒使用了，因為使用電腦比較方便。

Typewriters have been ______for years, for it is more convenient to use computers.

四、句型練習

(A)用 “It is important/necessary/crucial/essential/vital…that S (+ should) + V” 句型來改寫以下句子。

1.Everyone has to follow traffic rules when driving. It is important.

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2.You have to lock all the doors and windows before leaving the room. It is necessary.

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3.The victims of the earthquake have to be provided with food, water, and shelter. It is crucial.

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(B)用 “Not only + + S + + but + S + ” 句型來合併以下句子。

1.We got a good grade on our project. We got a cash prize.

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2.New Year is a time for fun. It is a time to plan for a better future.

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3.She exercises regularly. She gets a physical checkup every year.

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五、翻譯

1.Henry很喜歡這些破舊的牛仔褲，所以他不想把它們扔掉。

Henry loves these raggedjeans so much that .

2.廁所是空的。換句話說，現在裡面沒人。

The restroom is empty; .

3.知道她笨到相信那件事，真讓我感到驚訝。

I was surprised to learn that .

4.對我來說，生活上的快樂和我賺多少錢無關。

5.這場大火不僅奪走許多人的生命，也讓許多人無家可歸。

六、綜合測驗

Indeed, a lot of people now use cell phones, but few of them realize they can rescue African gorillas if they recycle cell phones. The truth is that there are about 1.6 billion people 1. cell phones worldwide, and the number is still growing. But 2. average a cell phone is used for only 14 months. 3. , at least 1.6 billion cell phones will be no longer used after one year and two months.
4. a recent study, 20% of all old cell phones will simply be left in people’s houses, offices, etc.
5. 75% of old cell phones will be treated as trash even though most of them are still usable. Only the remaining 5% will be recycled for resale or special use. These old cell phones that are thrown out as trash can do great harm to living creatures, for they contain many dangerous chemicals like 6. or lead, which will stay in our environment for a long time. Meanwhile, coltan, an essential element for making cell phones, is mostly found inCongo, central Africa, which is also home 7. the world’s endangered gorillas. 8. more coltan, workers must often destroy gorilla habitats, thus causing this animal’s population to decline rapidly. The situation is getting worse with the burning need for coltan. Now you can see why 9. is a close connection between recycling cell phones and saving gorillas. So 10. twice before you throw out your old cell phone into the trash can. Try to have it recycledin order to save the gorillas and even the earth from harm.

(B)2.(A) at(B) on(C) for(D) with

(B)4.(A) Despite(B) According to(C) Except for(D) In addition to

(A)5.(A) Another(B) Other(C) The other(D) Still others

(B)6.(A) chemistry(B) copper(C) pollution(D) survival

(D)7.(A) about(B) with(C) for(D) to

(A)8.(A) To mine(B) Mining(C) Mined(D) Having mined

(B)9.(A) it(B) there(C) that(D) what

七、閱讀測驗

Indonesia is home to many orangutans, or “men of the forest” in Malay. Orangutans－human beings’cousins－are also nicknamed red-haired apes because their hair is typically reddish-brown instead of black or brown like the hair other apes have. However, today only two critically-endangered species are found in the rain forests of the Indonesian islands, for many species have already died out due to the threats humans pose, such as pollution and climate change.

Recent fires have destroyed much of Indonesia’s forests and pose the latest threat to the survival of the orangutans. Thirty orangutans fleeing their burning forest home have been killed by villagers, who see the animals as crop raiders. Orangutan mothers have been killed so that their young can be captured and sold into the illegal wildlife pet trade. Orangutan experts continue to receive orangutan infants whose mothers have been killed while searching for food in plantations and fields.

Fires caused by drought along with those used to clear forests have destroyed more than two million acres. When a fire burns down into a rain forest’s layer of dry peat, it can burn slowly off and on for months or years after the original fire. These fires continue until heavy rainfall soaks the peat through and through.

Indonesia’s orangutans once numbered in the hundreds of thousands. However, their population has suffered a drastic decline over the past few decades because of fire, the destruction of forests from felling trees for timber and agriculture, and losses linked to the live-animal trade. The government of Indonesia estimated that in 2004 there was a total wild population of 61,234 orangutans. Today, a large number of organizations are working hard for the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of orangutans. （改寫自87年大學入學考試）

Comprehension Check

(B)1.What is the best title for this passage?

(A) Orangutans Are Precious Animals

(B) Fires Place Orangutans in Danger

(D) Orangutans Endanger the Crops of Indonesia

(D)2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the sharp decline of the orangutan population?

(A) Farming. (B) Poaching.

(D)3.What does the word “rehabilitation” mean in this passage?

(A) Cloning. (B) Rebirth. (C) Production. (D) Restoration.

(A)4.According to this passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about orangutans?

(A) The total number of members of the two surviving species is considerable.

(B) The nickname “red-haired ape” comes from the appearance of orangutans.

(D) Due to the effort made by conservation organizations, the orangutan population is increasing.

Essay Questions

1.Besides habitat loss, what problems are cell phones likely to cause?

2.Cell phones have brought much convenience to our daily life though they may also cause troubling problems. Try to describe their advantages.
（答案請見本頁末）

Part2:瞄準大考

一、常考重點提醒

字彙 / 學 / 指 / 字彙 / 學 / 指 / 字彙 / 學 / 指
gorilla / 1 / 0 / harm / 1 / 2 / demand / 6 / 6
charity / 0 / 5 / creature / 4 / 1 / highlight / 8 / 2
emergency / 1 / 1 / mine / 0 / 1 / collect / 4 / 5
essential / 5 / 1 / period / 4 / 7 / assume / 1 / 1
lead / 1 / 1 / decline / 2 / 4 / survival / 1 / 0
persistent / 1 / 0 / boom / 0 / 2
慣用語 / 學 / 指 / 句型 / 學 / 指
throw away / 1 / 0 / Patterns in Action I / 0 / 1
in other words / 1 / 1 / Patterns in Action II / 0 / 1
have...to do with / 1 / 1
lie in / 1 / 0
be home to / 0 / 2

（數字表示出現於學測和指考試題中的次數）

二、歷屆相關大考試題

( C ) 1.The problem with Larry is that he doesn’t know his limitations; he just _____ he can do everything. 【101指考】（題號2）

(A) convinces (B) disguises (C) assumes (D) evaluates

( A ) 2.Tropical rainforests are home to about one million plant and animal species. If the rainforestsdisappear, many of these species will become ______. 【96指考】（題號8）

(A) extinct(B) hostile(C) mature(D) intimate

( B ) 3.We human beings may live without clothes, but food and air are ______to our life.

【96學測】（題號11）

(A) magnificent (B) essential (C) influential (D) profitable

Essay Questions答案

1.Cell phones may cause traffic problems. For instance, using your cell phone while driving is a dangerous distraction. It increases the risk of a car crash. In addition, talking aloud on a cell phone in public is often regarded as ill-mannered.

2.We can stay in touch with our friends anytime and anywhere. Besides, we can surf the Net and see what our friends are doing on Facebook or Twitter by using cell phones.

Part3: 寫作練習

I.根據以下圖畫回答問題。

圖一
/ 圖二
/ 圖三
/ 圖四

圖一 1.Where is Grace?
2.When does Adam appear?
圖二 3.What is Adam doing?
4.What’s Grace’s reaction?
圖三 5.What is happening?
6.How does Grace look?

II. 根據以上回答寫出100-120字的作文。

Last Friday, Adam invited Grace to a concert. They agreed to meet at 5:50 in front of the concert hall, but Adam didn’t show up until 6:50. They had to go in after the concert had started. During the concert, Grace was concentrating on the performance while Adam kept talking to her, which somewhat annoyed her. What was worse, Adam’s cell phone suddenly rang loudly, as it turned out that he had forgotten to change his cell phone to vibration mode. All the other people turned to look at them, and this made Grace feel very embarrassed. So she decided to leave the concert right away and call off her plan to go shopping with Adam. Meanwhile, she decided she would not date Adam anymore.