Notes on the text課文注釋
1 the English Channel, 英吉利海峽。
大西洋延伸的部分，長約350英里（約560公里），將英法兩國的領土分開。
2 Over a year passed before the first attempt was made.
一年多時間之后，才有人進行第嘗試。
3 pick up此處作“（從海里）救起”解。
4 did not give up easily, 不輕易作罷。
give up當“放棄”講。
5 It looked as if there would be an exciting race across the Channel. 看起來似乎有一場精采的飛越英吉利海峽的比賽。as if引導的從句作起系動詞作用的look的表語，其中謂語動詞 would be表示與未來的事實不相符的虛擬結構。
6 got within half a mile of Dover, 到了離多佛不到半英里的地方。
7 Dover, 多佛港，是英吉利海峽的一個港口，對面是法國港口加來。多佛與加來相距21英里（34公里），是英吉利海峽窄的部分。
參考譯文
1908年，諾斯克利夫勛爵拿出1, 000英鎊，作為對第一個飛越英吉利海峽的人的獎勵。然而一年多過去了才有人出來嘗試。1909年7月19日凌晨，休伯特·萊瑟姆駕駛“安特瓦奈特4號”飛機從法國海岸起飛，但他只在海峽上空飛行了7英里，引擎就發(fā)生了故障，他只好降落在海面上。“安特瓦奈特”號飛機在海上漂浮，后來有船經(jīng)過，萊瑟姆方才獲救。
兩天之后，路易斯·布萊里奧駕駛一架名為“11號”的飛機來到加來附近。布萊里奧從1905年起便開始研制飛機，“11號”飛機是他制作的新型號。一周以前，他曾成功地進行了 26英里的陸上飛行。但是萊瑟姆不肯輕易罷休。同一天，他駕駛一架新的“安特瓦奈特”號飛機來到了加來附近。看來會有一場激烈的飛越英吉利海峽的競爭。兩架飛機都打算在7月25日起飛，但萊瑟姆那天起床晚了。布萊里奧凌晨4點15分作了短距離試飛，半小時后便正式出發(fā)了。他這次偉大的飛行持續(xù)了37分鐘。當他在多佛著陸后，第一個迎接他的是當?shù)匾幻?。萊瑟姆一周以后也作了嘗試，飛到了離多佛不到半英里的地方。這次他又遭厄運，因引擎故障第二次降落在海面上。
Summary writing 摘要寫作
In not more than 80 words describe the attempts made by Bleriot and Latham to fly across the Channel from the time when they both arrived at Calais. Do not include anything that is not in the last paragraph. Answer these questions in note form to get your points:
1 On what date did Bleriot and Latham arrive at Calais?
2 Did it look as if there would be a race or not?
3 When would it take place?
4 Why did Latham not take part in the race?
5 Did Bleriot make a short test flight before setting out or not?
6 How long did it take him to fly across the Channel?
7 Who greeted him when he arrived at Dover?
8 How near to Dover did Latham fly the following week?
9 Why did he have to land on the sea for the second time?
Vocabulary 詞匯
Give another word or phrase to replace the following words as they are used in the passage: forced to land (1. 6); picked up(1. 7); completed(1. 9); covered(1. 10); test(1. 13); set off(1. 13); failed(1. 15).
Composition 作文
Imagine yourself in Bleriot's position. In not more than 200 words, write a first－person account of the flight across the Channel. Use the ideas given below. Do not write more than three paragraphs.
Title: My flight across the Channel.
Introduction: Early morning---- no sign of Latham----test flight----all well.
Development: Started off---- could no longer see ship following below----suddenly alone---- worried about direction ----sea and sky----high winds----engine very hot----it began to rain----rain cooled engine----land ahead. Conclusion: Flew in a circle---- looked for a place to land---- on field---- two minutes later: policeman: bonjour!Unit 1 Lesson 20
Letter writing書信寫作
Suppose that you are at this moment on board an aeroplane. Write a letter of about 80 words describing your impressions. Supply a suitable Introduction and Conclusion. Use the following ideas to write the Purpose:your feelings when the plane took off----how you feel now---- height and speed----the view from the window----when you will arrive at your destination.
Special difficulties 難點
Review SD1－17復習第1至17課難點
Exercises 練習
A Complete the following sentences:
1 What are you looking ______ . (SD1)（參見第1課）
2 We have received fifty applications ______ all. (SD2)（參見第 2課） 3 I happened to ______ . (SD3)（參見第 3課）
4 It happened ______ . (SD3)（參見第 3課）
5 I suppose ______ . (SD7)（參見第 7課）
6 He is supposed ______ . (SD7)（參見第 7課）
7 I wish you ______ . (SD12)（參見第 12課）
8 I'd rather he ______ . (SD14)（參見第14課）
9 If I can save enough money, ______ . (SD15)（參見第15課）
10 You had better ______ . (SD16)（參見第 16課）
11 I find him to ______ . (SD17)（參見第17課）
B Write sentences using the following words. (SD4)（參見第4課）
explain/position/me; describe/film/aunt.
C Write these sentences again beginning each one with the words in italics: (SD5)（參見第 5課）
1 He has not only made this mistake before, but he will make it again.
2 I realized what was happening only then.
D Write the opposites of these words. (SD6)（參見第6課）
polite; agree; legible; accurate; locked; regular.
Multiple choice questions 多項選擇題
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1 In Hubert Latham's first attempt to fly the English Channel ______ .
a．Lord Northcliffe offered a prize of￡1, 000
b．his engine failed with only seven miles to go before reaching Dover
c．his plane developed engine trouble only seven miles after take－off
d．both Latham and his plane were rescued by a passing ship
2 When Bleriot made his successful crossing ______ .
a．he was flying a plane he had made in 19O5
b．he had already flown overland the distance across the English Channel
c．he set out for Dover half an hour before Latham did
d．he was arrested as soon as he landed in England
3 Latham failed at his second attempt because ______ .
a．he did not get up early enough
b．he had to make another forced landing
c．he only got within half a mile of Dover
d．his plane had not been repaired properly
Structure 結構
4 The first man ______ across the English Channel would receive Lord Northcliffe's prize. (11. 1－2)
a．who was going to fly
b．flying
c．to fly
d．having flown
5 The first attempt ______ over a year later. (11. 2－3)
a．was not made till
b．was made in
c．was made after
d．was made until
6 He, too, ______ near Calais with a new‘Antoinette’. (11. 10－11)
a．just arrived
b．was just arriving
c．had just arrived
d．a(chǎn)rrived just
7 It ______ to be an exciting race across the Channel. (11. 11－12)
a．would promise
b．would have promised
c．was promising
d．promised
8 Latham made another attempt a week later. ______ he got within half a mile of Dover. (11. 14－15)
a．This time
b．That time
c．When
d．Then Vocobulary 詞匯
9 He had travelled ______ seven miles when…(11. 5－6)
a．farther than
b．no longer than
c．no further than
d．a(chǎn) space of
10 The‘Antoinette’ ______ until Latham was picked up…(1. 7)
a．held water
b．was watertight
c．stayed at sea
d．rode the waves
11 After making a short test flight, Bleriot set off at quarter ______ five. (11. 12－13)
a．to
b．of
c．before
d．past
12 His ______ flight lasted thirty－seven minutes. (11. 13－14)
a．immense
b．long
c．grand
d．remarkable
1 the English Channel, 英吉利海峽。
大西洋延伸的部分，長約350英里（約560公里），將英法兩國的領土分開。
2 Over a year passed before the first attempt was made.
一年多時間之后，才有人進行第嘗試。
3 pick up此處作“（從海里）救起”解。
4 did not give up easily, 不輕易作罷。
give up當“放棄”講。
5 It looked as if there would be an exciting race across the Channel. 看起來似乎有一場精采的飛越英吉利海峽的比賽。as if引導的從句作起系動詞作用的look的表語，其中謂語動詞 would be表示與未來的事實不相符的虛擬結構。
6 got within half a mile of Dover, 到了離多佛不到半英里的地方。
7 Dover, 多佛港，是英吉利海峽的一個港口，對面是法國港口加來。多佛與加來相距21英里（34公里），是英吉利海峽窄的部分。
參考譯文
1908年，諾斯克利夫勛爵拿出1, 000英鎊，作為對第一個飛越英吉利海峽的人的獎勵。然而一年多過去了才有人出來嘗試。1909年7月19日凌晨，休伯特·萊瑟姆駕駛“安特瓦奈特4號”飛機從法國海岸起飛，但他只在海峽上空飛行了7英里，引擎就發(fā)生了故障，他只好降落在海面上。“安特瓦奈特”號飛機在海上漂浮，后來有船經(jīng)過，萊瑟姆方才獲救。
兩天之后，路易斯·布萊里奧駕駛一架名為“11號”的飛機來到加來附近。布萊里奧從1905年起便開始研制飛機，“11號”飛機是他制作的新型號。一周以前，他曾成功地進行了 26英里的陸上飛行。但是萊瑟姆不肯輕易罷休。同一天，他駕駛一架新的“安特瓦奈特”號飛機來到了加來附近。看來會有一場激烈的飛越英吉利海峽的競爭。兩架飛機都打算在7月25日起飛，但萊瑟姆那天起床晚了。布萊里奧凌晨4點15分作了短距離試飛，半小時后便正式出發(fā)了。他這次偉大的飛行持續(xù)了37分鐘。當他在多佛著陸后，第一個迎接他的是當?shù)匾幻?。萊瑟姆一周以后也作了嘗試，飛到了離多佛不到半英里的地方。這次他又遭厄運，因引擎故障第二次降落在海面上。
Summary writing 摘要寫作
In not more than 80 words describe the attempts made by Bleriot and Latham to fly across the Channel from the time when they both arrived at Calais. Do not include anything that is not in the last paragraph. Answer these questions in note form to get your points:
1 On what date did Bleriot and Latham arrive at Calais?
2 Did it look as if there would be a race or not?
3 When would it take place?
4 Why did Latham not take part in the race?
5 Did Bleriot make a short test flight before setting out or not?
6 How long did it take him to fly across the Channel?
7 Who greeted him when he arrived at Dover?
8 How near to Dover did Latham fly the following week?
9 Why did he have to land on the sea for the second time?
Vocabulary 詞匯
Give another word or phrase to replace the following words as they are used in the passage: forced to land (1. 6); picked up(1. 7); completed(1. 9); covered(1. 10); test(1. 13); set off(1. 13); failed(1. 15).
Composition 作文
Imagine yourself in Bleriot's position. In not more than 200 words, write a first－person account of the flight across the Channel. Use the ideas given below. Do not write more than three paragraphs.
Title: My flight across the Channel.
Introduction: Early morning---- no sign of Latham----test flight----all well.
Development: Started off---- could no longer see ship following below----suddenly alone---- worried about direction ----sea and sky----high winds----engine very hot----it began to rain----rain cooled engine----land ahead. Conclusion: Flew in a circle---- looked for a place to land---- on field---- two minutes later: policeman: bonjour!Unit 1 Lesson 20
Letter writing書信寫作
Suppose that you are at this moment on board an aeroplane. Write a letter of about 80 words describing your impressions. Supply a suitable Introduction and Conclusion. Use the following ideas to write the Purpose:your feelings when the plane took off----how you feel now---- height and speed----the view from the window----when you will arrive at your destination.
Special difficulties 難點
Review SD1－17復習第1至17課難點
Exercises 練習
A Complete the following sentences:
1 What are you looking ______ . (SD1)（參見第1課）
2 We have received fifty applications ______ all. (SD2)（參見第 2課） 3 I happened to ______ . (SD3)（參見第 3課）
4 It happened ______ . (SD3)（參見第 3課）
5 I suppose ______ . (SD7)（參見第 7課）
6 He is supposed ______ . (SD7)（參見第 7課）
7 I wish you ______ . (SD12)（參見第 12課）
8 I'd rather he ______ . (SD14)（參見第14課）
9 If I can save enough money, ______ . (SD15)（參見第15課）
10 You had better ______ . (SD16)（參見第 16課）
11 I find him to ______ . (SD17)（參見第17課）
B Write sentences using the following words. (SD4)（參見第4課）
explain/position/me; describe/film/aunt.
C Write these sentences again beginning each one with the words in italics: (SD5)（參見第 5課）
1 He has not only made this mistake before, but he will make it again.
2 I realized what was happening only then.
D Write the opposites of these words. (SD6)（參見第6課）
polite; agree; legible; accurate; locked; regular.
Multiple choice questions 多項選擇題
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1 In Hubert Latham's first attempt to fly the English Channel ______ .
a．Lord Northcliffe offered a prize of￡1, 000
b．his engine failed with only seven miles to go before reaching Dover
c．his plane developed engine trouble only seven miles after take－off
d．both Latham and his plane were rescued by a passing ship
2 When Bleriot made his successful crossing ______ .
a．he was flying a plane he had made in 19O5
b．he had already flown overland the distance across the English Channel
c．he set out for Dover half an hour before Latham did
d．he was arrested as soon as he landed in England
3 Latham failed at his second attempt because ______ .
a．he did not get up early enough
b．he had to make another forced landing
c．he only got within half a mile of Dover
d．his plane had not been repaired properly
Structure 結構
4 The first man ______ across the English Channel would receive Lord Northcliffe's prize. (11. 1－2)
a．who was going to fly
b．flying
c．to fly
d．having flown
5 The first attempt ______ over a year later. (11. 2－3)
a．was not made till
b．was made in
c．was made after
d．was made until
6 He, too, ______ near Calais with a new‘Antoinette’. (11. 10－11)
a．just arrived
b．was just arriving
c．had just arrived
d．a(chǎn)rrived just
7 It ______ to be an exciting race across the Channel. (11. 11－12)
a．would promise
b．would have promised
c．was promising
d．promised
8 Latham made another attempt a week later. ______ he got within half a mile of Dover. (11. 14－15)
a．This time
b．That time
c．When
d．Then Vocobulary 詞匯
9 He had travelled ______ seven miles when…(11. 5－6)
a．farther than
b．no longer than
c．no further than
d．a(chǎn) space of
10 The‘Antoinette’ ______ until Latham was picked up…(1. 7)
a．held water
b．was watertight
c．stayed at sea
d．rode the waves
11 After making a short test flight, Bleriot set off at quarter ______ five. (11. 12－13)
a．to
b．of
c．before
d．past
12 His ______ flight lasted thirty－seven minutes. (11. 13－14)
a．immense
b．long
c．grand
d．remarkable