一、重点词汇
rainforest — n. 热带雨林
原句：the world's largest rainforest, about 5.5 million km²
汉语释义：世界上最大的雨林，约550万平方千米
species — n. 物种（单复数同形）
原句：around 40,000 plant species(物种)
汉语释义：大约4万种植物物种
rainfall — n. 降雨量；降雨
原句：yearly rainfall: up to 2,700 mm
汉语释义：年降雨量：高达2700毫米
average — adj. 平均的
原句：average yearly temperature: about 27 ℃
汉语释义：年平均气温：约27摄氏度
situation — n. 情况；形势
原句：Situation: rainforest loss (about 51,800 km² a year)
汉语释义：情况：雨林流失（每年约51800平方千米）
unreasonable — adj. 不合理的
原句：We can say no if the request(请求) is unreasonable.
汉语释义：如果请求不合理，我们可以说不。
proper — adj. 合适的；恰当的
原句：After knowing when to say no, it is time to learn how to say no in a proper way.
汉语释义：知道什么时候该说不之后，就该学习如何以恰当的方式说不了。
selfish — adj. 自私的
原句：Saying no is not the same as being selfish(自私的).
汉语释义：说不并不等同于自私。
garbage — n. 垃圾
原句：The second sign says "Dispose of or take your garbage with you. Leaving trash is a NO-GO!"
汉语释义：第二个牌子上写着：“处理掉或随身带走你的垃圾。乱扔垃圾是不允许的！”
community — n. 社区
原句："Neighborhood", "watch" and "community" were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign.
汉语释义：“街区”“看守”和“社区”这些词对我来说并不陌生，但我仍然没能理解最后一个牌子。
dispose — v. 处理；丢弃
原句：But how about "Dispose of"? I looked it up in a dictionary.
汉语释义：但是“Dispose of”是什么意思呢？我在字典里查了一下。
collection — n. 收藏品；收集
原句：Its seed(种子) bank, the largest one in Asia, keeps nearly 100,000 collections from over 11,000 kinds of wild plants.
汉语释义：它的种子库是亚洲最大的，保存着来自11000多种野生植物的近10万份收集品。
valuable — adj. 宝贵的，有价值的
原句：They climbed mountains, crossed highlands, and traveled through forests to collect valuable seeds.
汉语释义：他们翻山越岭，穿越高地，穿过森林去收集宝贵的种子。
disappear — v. 消失；灭绝
原句：But some kinds of plants are disappearing, and we may lose them forever.
汉语释义：但是有些种类的植物正在消失，我们可能会永远失去它们。
patience — n. 耐心
原句：It is a job that needs patience, courage and love.
汉语释义：这是一项需要耐心、勇气和爱的工作。
effort — n. 努力
原句：With a final effort, Tom turned the sailboat upright(竖立着).
汉语释义：随着最后的努力，汤姆把帆船竖立了起来。
collect — v. 收集
原句：Another scientist, Guo Yongjie, collected seeds from Mount Qomolangma at 6,212 meters above sea level.
汉语释义：另一位科学家郭永杰从海拔6212米的珠穆朗玛峰收集种子。
respect — n. 尊敬，尊重
原句：As we left, we had a deeper respect for the scientists who have spent their lives on this quiet but great work.
汉语释义：当我们离开时，我们对那些把一生花在这项安静而伟大的工作上的科学家们有了更深的敬意。
international — adj. 国际的
原句：By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world, the scientists can turn these treasures into a shared hope in the far future.
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作，科学家们可以在遥远的未来将这些宝藏变成共同的希望。
gene — n. 基因
原句：These seeds are not just tiny plant parts; they carry genes(基因) that may help us grow better crops(庄稼), make new medicines, or bring back lost forests.
汉语释义：这些种子不仅仅是微小的植物部分；它们携带的基因可能帮助我们种植更好的庄稼，制造新药，或恢复失去的森林。
process — n. 过程
原句：The sooner you free yourself on the page, the more exciting the process(过程) becomes.
汉语释义：你在纸上越早释放自己，这个过程就会变得越令人兴奋。
upright — adj. 直立的，竖立的
原句：With a final effort, Tom turned the sailboat upright(竖立着).
汉语释义：随着最后的努力，汤姆把帆船竖立了起来。
photograph — v. 拍照；摄影
原句：I've photographed Africa's wild places for more than 30 years.
汉语释义：我已经拍摄非洲的野生地点超过30年了。
career — n. 事业；职业
原句：For me, it is not a hobby 31. ______ a career(事业).
汉语释义：对我来说，它不是一种爱好，而是一种事业。
landscape — n. 风景；景观
原句：Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife, I focus on my relationship 32. ______ light.
汉语释义：每当我拍摄风景和野生动物时，我都专注于我与光线的关系。
focus — v. 集中；聚焦
原句：Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife, I focus on my relationship 32. ______ light.
汉语释义：每当我拍摄风景和野生动物时，我都专注于我与光线的关系。
sunrise — n. 日出
原句：The moment before sunrise is my favorite time of day.
汉语释义：日出前的那一刻是我一天中最喜欢的时间。
celebration — n. 庆祝；庆典
原句：From the first light before sunrise to the soft celebration of day's end, taking photos in Africa brings me much pleasure.
汉语释义：从日出前的第一缕光到一天结束时的柔和庆典，在非洲拍照给我带来很多乐趣。
pleasure — n. 快乐；乐趣
原句：From the first light before sunrise to the soft celebration of day's end, taking photos in Africa brings me much pleasure.
汉语释义：从日出前的第一缕光到一天结束时的柔和庆典，在非洲拍照给我带来很多乐趣。
appear — v. 出现；显现
原句：I can see 33. ______ sky change from black to deep blue as warm colors begin to appear.
汉语释义：我可以看到天空从黑色变成深蓝色，温暖的颜色开始出现。
mist — n. 薄雾
原句：If such photos 35. ______ (take) in a fine mist(薄雾), there seems to be magic in them.
汉语释义：如果这样的照片是在薄雾中拍摄的，它们似乎有魔力。
magic — n. 魔力；魔法
原句：If such photos 35. ______ (take) in a fine mist(薄雾), there seems to be magic in them.
汉语释义：如果这样的照片是在薄雾中拍摄的，它们似乎有魔力。
patient — adj. 有耐心的
原句：But I need to be patient.
汉语释义：但我需要有耐心。
perfect — adj. 完美的
原句：Sometimes I have to wait for a long time in the heat 37. ______ (get) a perfect photo.
汉语释义：有时我不得不在炎热中等待很长时间才能得到一张完美的照片。
herd — n. 群；兽群
原句：I remember that I 38. ______ (see) a large herd(群) of elephants crossing a river on a clear night eight 39. ______ (month) ago.
汉语释义：我记得八个月前的一个晴朗夜晚，我看到一大群大象过河。
afford — v. 承担得起；承受
原句：I knew that was a moment I 40. ______ (simple) couldn't afford to miss.
汉语释义：我知道那是我绝对不能错过的一刻。
proud — adj. 骄傲的；自豪的
原句：Today, I'm still proud of those photos I took that night.
汉语释义：今天，我仍然为那天晚上拍的那些照片感到自豪。
achieve — v. 实现；达到
原句：The most meaningful part of travel, without doubt, is to achieve personal growth.
汉语释义：毫无疑问，旅行最有意义的部分是实现个人成长。
explore — v. 探索；探究
原句：Travel is more than just visiting new places; it's a special journey to relax and explore new things.
汉语释义：旅行不仅仅是参观新地方；它是一段放松和探索新事物的特殊旅程。
curious — adj. 好奇的
原句：If you are curious about history, you can go to an ancient city.
汉语释义：如果你对历史感到好奇，你可以去一座古城。
wonder — v. 想知道；感到疑惑
原句：Sometimes I wonder if the English I've learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries.
汉语释义：有时我想知道我在学校学到的英语，在英语国家的现实生活中是否有任何用处。
reply — v. 回复；答复
原句：To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos.
汉语释义：令我惊讶的是，他回复了几个字和许多照片。
mean — n. 意思；含义
原句：I got the meanings of all the photos.
汉语释义：我理解了所有照片的意思。
journey — n. 旅行；旅程
原句：We learned that many scientists made hard journeys to fill this bank.
汉语释义：我们了解到许多科学家为了补充这个资源库进行了艰苦的旅行。
international — adj. 国际的
原句：By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world...
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作……
poet — n. 诗人
原句：You might even have a picture in your mind of what a real poet looks like.
汉语释义：你甚至可能在脑海中想象过真正的诗人是什么样子。
process — n. 过程
原句：The sooner you free yourself on the page, the more exciting the process becomes.
汉语释义：你越早在纸上放开自己，创作的过程就越有趣。
sailboat — n. 帆船
原句：With a final effort, Tom turned the sailboat upright.
汉语释义：经过最后的努力，汤姆把帆船翻正了。
effort — n. 努力
原句：With a final effort, Tom turned the sailboat upright.
汉语释义：经过最后的努力，汤姆把帆船翻正了。
trusted — adj. 可信赖的
原句：Remember to book rides through trusted services.
汉语释义：记住通过可信赖的服务预订车辆。
debate — n. 辩论
原句：our English Club will hold a school debate.
汉语释义：我们英语社团将举办一场校级辩论赛。
excellent — adj. 优秀的
原句：To choose excellent students for the English debate with Guangming Middle School
汉语释义：为了选拔优秀学生参加与光明中学的英语辩论赛
hold — v. 举办；举行
原句：our English Club will hold a school debate.
汉语释义：我们英语社团将举办一场校级辩论赛。
hold — v. 举办；举行
原句：To choose excellent students for the English debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold a school debate.
汉语释义：为了选出与光明中学进行英语辩论的优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将举办一场校内辩论赛。
judge — n. 评委；裁判
原句：Finally, the judges will choose the best speakers.
汉语释义：最后，评委会选出最佳发言人。
deadline — n. 截止时间；最后期限
原句：The deadline is 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：截止时间是本周三下午5点。
interested — adj. 感兴趣的
原句：If you are interested, please sign up at the English Club.
汉语释义：如果你感兴趣，请在英语俱乐部报名。
sign — v. 签名；报名（与up连用）
原句：Please sign up before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：请在本周三下午5点之前报名。
participation — n. 参与；参加
原句：We are looking forward to your active participation.
汉语释义：我们期待你的积极参与。
select — v. 选拔；挑选
原句：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
outstanding — adj. 优秀的；杰出的
原句：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
upcoming — adj. 即将到来的
原句：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
campus — n. 校园
原句：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
schedule — v. 安排；预定
原句：The competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 3:00 p.m. this Friday.
汉语释义：比赛定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
consist — v. 由……组成
原句：The debate will consist of three parts.
汉语释义：辩论将包括三个部分。
present — v. 表达；陈述
原句：First, each team will present its views on the given topic.
汉语释义：首先，每队将就给定话题陈述观点。
respond — v. 回应；回答
原句：Then, the two sides will question and respond to each other.
汉语释义：然后，双方将互相提问并回应。
comment — n. 评论；点评
原句：Finally, the judges will give comments and select the best debaters.
汉语释义：最后，评委将进行点评并选出最佳辩手。
competition — n. 比赛；竞赛
原句：The competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 3:00 p.m. this Friday.
汉语释义：比赛定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
present — v. 陈述；展示
原句：First, each team will be given several minutes to present its views on the topic.
汉语释义：首先，每支队伍将有几分钟时间陈述对话题的观点。
session — n. 一场；一节；会议
原句：This will be followed by a question-and-answer session between the two sides.
汉语释义：随后将是双方之间的问答环节。
comment — n. 评论；意见
原句：Finally, the judges will make comments and select the best debaters.
汉语释义：最后，评委将进行点评并选出最佳辩手。
judge — n. 评委；裁判
原句：Finally, the judges will make comments and select the best debaters.
汉语释义：最后，评委将进行点评并选出最佳辩手。
registration — n. 登记；注册
原句：Please complete your registration before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：请在本周三下午5点前完成报名。
deadline — n. 截止日期；最后期限
原句：The deadline for registration is 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：报名截止时间是本周三下午5点。
participation — n. 参与；参加
原句：We look forward to your active participation.
汉语释义：我们期待您的积极参与。
二、实用语块
without a second thought — 不假思索；毫不犹豫
用法：固定短语，作状语，表示“毫不犹豫地”
原句：When our friends ask for help, we often agree without a second thought.
汉语释义：当朋友请求帮助时，我们常常不假思索就答应了。
give a helping hand — 伸出援手；帮助
用法：give sb. a helping hand 帮助某人
原句：Usually, we say yes because we want to give a helping hand, bring joy to others, or be at peace with everyone.
汉语释义：通常，我们答应是因为想伸出援手、给别人带来快乐，或者与所有人和平相处。
be at peace with — 与……和平相处
用法：be at peace with sb. 与某人和睦相处
原句：Usually, we say yes because we want to give a helping hand, bring joy to others, or be at peace with everyone.
汉语释义：通常，我们答应是因为想伸出援手、给别人带来快乐，或者与所有人和平相处。
when it comes to — 当涉及……；谈到……
用法：when it comes to + n./doing，表示“当涉及……”
原句：When it comes to keeping public safety and guarding national interests, we must say yes.
汉语释义：当涉及维护公共安全和捍卫国家利益时，我们必须答应。
stick to — 坚持；遵守
用法：stick to + n./doing 坚持……
原句：Saying no can help us stick to what is right and avert unnecessary problems.
汉语释义：说不可以帮助我们坚持正确的事情，避免不必要的问题。
stand up for — 支持；捍卫
用法：stand up for sb./sth. 支持/捍卫某人/某事
原句：We also need to stand up for others and a better society.
汉语释义：我们还需要支持他人，捍卫更美好的社会。
go through — 仔细查看；经历
用法：go through 浏览，仔细检查；也可表示“经历”
原句：So this whole afternoon, I sat at the desk and went through these photos.
汉语释义：所以整个下午，我坐在桌前仔细查看这些照片。
make sense — 讲得通；有意义
用法：make sense 合情理，讲得通
原句：Everything made sense. Cool!
汉语释义：一切都能讲得通了。太酷了！
look up — 查阅；抬头看
用法：look up sth. in a dictionary 在字典里查……
原句：I looked it up in a dictionary.
汉语释义：我在字典里查了它。
take the place of — 代替；取代
用法：take the place of sb./sth. 取代……
原句：Which of the following can take the place of "Leaving trash is a NO-GO!" in the text?
汉语释义：下列哪一项可以代替文中的“Leaving trash is a NO-GO!”？
fail to do sth. — 未能做某事
用法：fail to do sth. 未能做某事；反义 succeed in doing sth.
原句："Neighborhood", "watch" and "community" were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign.
汉语释义：“街区”“看守”和“社区”这些词对我来说并不陌生，但我仍然没能理解最后一个牌子。
instead of — 而不是；代替
用法：instead of + n./doing，表示“而不是”
原句：Last summer, we visited a bank in Kunming, but this bank holds life instead of money.
汉语释义：去年夏天，我们参观了昆明的一家银行，但这家银行存放的是生命而不是钱。
make hard journeys — 进行艰苦的旅行
用法：make a journey 表示“旅行”，hard 强调艰难。
原句：We learned that many scientists made hard journeys to fill this bank.
汉语释义：我们了解到许多科学家为了填满这个种子库而进行了艰苦的旅行。
give yourself to — 献身于，致力于
用法：give oneself to sth. 表示投入全部精力。
原句：She often said to her team, "Choose one thing, and give yourself to it."
汉语释义：她经常对她的团队说：“选择一件事，并全身心投入其中。”
above sea level — 海拔，海平面以上
用法：常用于描述高度。
原句：Another scientist, Guo Yongjie, collected seeds from Mount Qomolangma at 6,212 meters above sea level.
汉语释义：另一位科学家郭永杰从海拔6212米的珠穆朗玛峰收集种子。
a race against time — 与时间赛跑
用法：比喻时间紧迫，需尽快行动。
原句：Therefore, collecting valuable seeds is a race against time.
汉语释义：因此，收集宝贵的种子是一场与时间的赛跑。
turn ... into — 把……变成
用法：turn A into B 表示把A变成B。
原句：By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world, the scientists can turn these treasures into a shared hope in the far future.
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作，科学家们可以在遥远的未来将这些宝藏变成共同的希望。
spend one's life on — 把一生花在……上
用法：spend time/money on sth. 结构。
原句：As we left, we had a deeper respect for the scientists who have spent their lives on this quiet but great work.
汉语释义：当我们离开时，我们对那些把一生花在这项安静而伟大的工作上的科学家们有了更深的敬意。
let go of — 放弃，摆脱
用法：常接名词或动名词。
原句：Let go of the "shoulds".
汉语释义：放下那些“应该”。
as a matter of fact — 事实上
用法：用于引出真实情况。
原句：But as a matter of fact, everyone can be a poet.
汉语释义：但事实上，每个人都可以成为诗人。
keep a close eye on — 密切注视，密切关注
用法：keep an eye on 表示照看，close 强调密切。
原句：When Tom sailed, his father followed in his own boat, keeping a close eye on him.
汉语释义：当汤姆航行时，他的父亲坐在自己的船上跟着，密切注视着他。
more than — 超过；不仅仅
用法：more than + 数词，意为“超过”；more than + 名词，意为“不仅仅是”。
原句：I've photographed Africa's wild places for more than 30 years.
汉语释义：我已经拍摄非洲的野生地点超过30年了。
focus on — 专注于
用法：focus on 后接名词或动名词，如 focus on studying。
原句：Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife, I focus on my relationship 32. ______ light.
汉语释义：每当我拍摄风景和野生动物时，我都专注于我与光线的关系。
take photos of — 给……拍照
用法：take photos of sb./sth. 意为“给某人/某物拍照”。
原句：Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife, I focus on my relationship 32. ______ light.
汉语释义：每当我拍摄风景和野生动物时，我都专注于我与光线的关系。
bring sb. much pleasure — 给某人带来很多乐趣
用法：bring 后可接双宾语，bring sb. sth.。
原句：From the first light before sunrise to the soft celebration of day's end, taking photos in Africa brings me much pleasure.
汉语释义：从日出前的第一缕光到一天结束时的柔和庆典，在非洲拍照给我带来很多乐趣。
change from...to... — 从……变成……
用法：change from A to B 表示从A变成B。
原句：I can see 33. ______ sky change from black to deep blue as warm colors begin to appear.
汉语释义：我可以看到天空从黑色变成深蓝色，温暖的颜色开始出现。
wait for a long time — 等待很长时间
用法：wait for 后接等待的对象，for a long time 表示持续时间。
原句：Sometimes I have to wait for a long time in the heat 37. ______ (get) a perfect photo.
汉语释义：有时我不得不在炎热中等待很长时间才能得到一张完美的照片。
a herd of — 一群（动物）
用法：a herd of 用于修饰群居动物，如 elephants, cattle 等。
原句：I remember that I 38. ______ (see) a large herd(群) of elephants crossing a river on a clear night eight 39. ______ (month) ago.
汉语释义：我记得八个月前的一个晴朗夜晚，我看到一大群大象过河。
be proud of — 为……感到骄傲
用法：be proud of 后接名词或代词，表示因某人/某事而自豪。
原句：Today, I'm still proud of those photos I took that night.
汉语释义：今天，我仍然为那天晚上拍的那些照片感到自豪。
without doubt — 毫无疑问
用法：without doubt 为插入语，表示强调。
原句：The most meaningful part of travel, without doubt, is to achieve personal growth.
汉语释义：毫无疑问，旅行最有意义的部分是实现个人成长。
get close to — 接近；靠近
用法：get close to 后接名词或代词，to 为介词。
原句：You can get close to nature, experience local cultures and meet different people.
汉语释义：你可以接近大自然，体验当地文化，遇见不同的人。
book rides — 预订车辆
用法：book 作动词，意为“预订”，rides 指交通工具。
原句：Remember to book rides through trusted services.
汉语释义：记得通过可信的服务预订车辆。
keep in touch with — 与……保持联系
用法：keep in touch with sb. 意为“与某人保持联系”。
原句：Be sure to keep in touch with your family during your travel.
汉语释义：旅行期间一定要与家人保持联系。
be of use — 有用处
用法：be of use = be useful，常用于否定句或疑问句。
原句：Sometimes I wonder if the English I've learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries.
汉语释义：有时我想知道我在学校学到的英语，在英语国家的现实生活中是否有任何用处。
to one's surprise — 令某人惊讶的是
用法：To one's surprise 是固定短语，常置于句首。
原句：To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos.
汉语释义：令我惊讶的是，他回复了几个字和许多照片。
can't wait to do sth. — 迫不及待地做某事
用法：can't wait to do sth. 表示“迫不及待地做某事”。
原句：I can't wait to try more.
汉语释义：我迫不及待地想尝试更多。
lose forever — 永远失去
用法：forever 是副词，意为“永远”。
原句：But some kinds of plants are disappearing, and we may lose them forever.
汉语释义：但是有些种类的植物正在消失，我们可能会永远失去它们。
work with — 与……合作
用法：work with sb./sth. 表示“与……一起工作/合作”。
原句：By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world...
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作……
be about — 关于
用法：be about 后接名词或代词，表示“关于……”。
原句：poetry can be about anything important in your daily life
汉语释义：诗歌可以写日常生活里任何重要的事。
with a final effort — 经过最后的努力
用法：with effort 表示“努力地”，final 强调“最后的”。
原句：With a final effort, Tom turned the sailboat upright.
汉语释义：经过最后的努力，汤姆把帆船翻正了。
achieve personal growth — 实现个人成长
用法：achieve 常与 growth, success 等搭配。
原句：The most meaningful part of travel, without doubt, is to achieve personal growth.
汉语释义：毫无疑问，旅行最有意义的部分是实现个人成长。
sign up — 报名；登记参加
用法：固定短语，后常接 at + 地点（sign up at the English Club）。
原句：Please sign up before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：请在本周三下午5点之前报名。
take part in — 参加（活动）
用法：后接活动类名词，如 take part in the debate。注意与 join（加入组织）区别。
原句：We hope you can take part in it.
汉语释义：我们希望你能参加。
look forward to — 期待；盼望
用法：to 是介词，后接名词或动名词，如 look forward to seeing you。
原句：We are looking forward to your active participation.
汉语释义：我们期待你的积极参与。
be interested in — 对……感兴趣
用法：in 后接名词或动名词。省略宾语时写 If you are interested, ...。
原句：I am interested in English.
汉语释义：我对英语感兴趣。
be scheduled to do — 按计划做……；定于做……
用法：高考应用文常用，替代 will do，更显正式。
原句：The competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 3:00 p.m. this Friday.
汉语释义：比赛定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
consist of — 由……组成
用法：不用被动语态；同义表达 be made up of。
原句：The debate will consist of three parts.
汉语释义：辩论将包括三个部分。
present one's views — 陈述某人的观点
用法：present 后接观点类名词，比 say one's ideas 更正式。
原句：First, each team will present its views on the given topic.
汉语释义：首先，每队将就给定话题陈述观点。
respond to — 对……作出回应
用法：respond 后接介词 to，再接回应对象。
原句：Then, the two sides will question and respond to each other.
汉语释义：然后，双方将互相提问并回应。
on campus — 在校内
用法：固定搭配，campus 前不加冠词。
原句：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
give comments — 给出点评
用法：comment 常用复数；也可用 make comments on sth.。
原句：Finally, the judges will give comments and select the best debaters.
汉语释义：最后，评委将进行点评并选出最佳辩手。
look forward to your active participation — 期待你的积极参与
用法：正式应用文结尾常用，participation 前常加形容词 active。
原句：We are looking forward to your active participation.
汉语释义：我们期待你的积极参与。
take place — 举行；发生
用法：take place 无被动语态，指按计划发生
原句：The competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 3:00 p.m. this Friday.
汉语释义：比赛定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
present one's views on — 陈述对……的观点
用法：present 后接观点，on 引出话题
原句：First, each team will be given several minutes to present its views on the topic.
汉语释义：首先，每支队伍将有几分钟时间陈述对话题的观点。
be given time to do — 被给予时间做某事
用法：被动语态，比主动句更正式
原句：First, each team will be given several minutes to present its views on the topic.
汉语释义：首先，每支队伍将有几分钟时间陈述对话题的观点。
question and respond to each other — 互相提问并回应
用法：question 此处作动词，意为“提问；质疑”
原句：Then, the two sides will question and respond to each other.
汉语释义：然后，双方将互相提问并回应。
be followed by — 之后是……；随后是……
用法：A will be followed by B 表示“A之后是B”，书面表达亮点句型
原句：This will be followed by a question-and-answer session between the two sides.
汉语释义：随后将是双方之间的问答环节。
question-and-answer session — 问答环节
用法：复合名词，常用于会议、辩论等正式场合
原句：This will be followed by a question-and-answer session between the two sides.
汉语释义：随后将是双方之间的问答环节。
make comments — 发表评论；点评
用法：也可用 give comments
原句：Finally, the judges will make comments and select the best debaters.
汉语释义：最后，评委将进行点评并选出最佳辩手。
sign up — 报名；注册
用法：sign up at/in 后接地点
原句：Those who are interested are welcome to sign up at the English Club office.
汉语释义：有兴趣的同学欢迎到英语俱乐部办公室报名。
complete one's registration — 完成报名
用法：比 sign up 更正式，适合书面通知
原句：Please complete your registration before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：请在本周三下午5点前完成报名。
look forward to — 期待；盼望
用法：to 为介词，后接名词或动名词
原句：We look forward to your active participation.
汉语释义：我们期待您的积极参与。
三、长难句候选
1. Usually, we say yes because we want to give a helping hand, bring joy to others, or be at peace with everyone.
汉语释义：通常，我们答应是因为想伸出援手、给别人带来快乐，或者与所有人和平相处。
主干：主干：we say yes；because 引导原因状语从句，从句谓语 want 后接三个并列的不定式短语。
拆句线索：because 引导原因状语从句 to give a helping hand, bring joy to others, or be at peace with everyone 为三个并列的不定式短语，作 want 的宾语
2. After knowing when to say no, it is time to learn how to say no in a proper way.
汉语释义：知道什么时候该说不之后，就该学习如何以恰当的方式说不了。
主干：主干：it is time to learn...；After knowing when to say no 为时间状语，when to say no 作 knowing 的宾语，how to say no 作 learn 的宾语。
拆句线索：After + 动名词短语，作时间状语 when to say no 为“疑问词+不定式”结构，作 knowing 的宾语 how to say no in a proper way 为“疑问词+不定式”结构，作 learn 的宾语
3. "Neighborhood", "watch" and "community" were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign.
汉语释义：“街区”“看守”和“社区”这些词对我来说并不陌生，但我仍然没能理解最后一个牌子。
主干：主干："Neighborhood", "watch" and "community" were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign；but 连接两个并列分句。
拆句线索：but 连接并列分句，表示转折 fail to do sth. 表示“未能做某事”
4. Its seed(种子) bank, the largest one in Asia, keeps nearly 100,000 collections from over 11,000 kinds of wild plants.
汉语释义：它的种子库是亚洲最大的，保存着来自11000多种野生植物的近10万份收集品。
主干：主干：Its seed bank keeps nearly 100,000 collections；the largest one in Asia 是插入语，作 seed bank 的同位语。
拆句线索：the largest one in Asia 为同位语，补充说明 seed bank from over 11,000 kinds of wild plants 为介词短语，作后置定语修饰 collections
5. One scientist, Li Heng, led more than 20 trips to high mountains—even after the age of 61—and got badly hurt after falling from the back of a horse during her work.
汉语释义：一位名叫李恒的科学家，带领了20多次高山探险——甚至在她61岁之后——并在工作中从马背上摔下来，受了重伤。
主干：Li Heng led trips and got hurt. 主语：Li Heng；谓语：led 和 got；宾语：trips 和 hurt。
拆句线索：同位语：One scientist, Li Heng 介词短语作后置定语：to high mountains 时间状语：even after the age of 61 时间状语从句：after falling from the back of a horse during her work
6. These seeds are not just tiny plant parts; they carry genes(基因) that may help us grow better crops(庄稼), make new medicines, or bring back lost forests.
汉语释义：这些种子不仅仅是微小的植物部分；它们携带的基因可能帮助我们种植更好的庄稼，制造新药，或恢复失去的森林。
主干：第一分句主干：These seeds are not just tiny plant parts；第二分句主干：they carry genes。
拆句线索：分号连接两个并列分句 定语从句：that may help us grow better crops, make new medicines, or bring back lost forests，修饰 genes 并列动词短语：grow better crops, make new medicines, bring back lost forests
7. By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world, the scientists can turn these treasures into a shared hope in the far future.
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作，科学家们可以在遥远的未来将这些宝藏变成共同的希望。
主干：主干：the scientists can turn these treasures into a shared hope。
拆句线索：方式状语：By working with seed banks... 介词短语作后置定语：in Norway, the UK, and some other countries 地点状语：around the world 时间状语：in the far future
8. As we left, we had a deeper respect for the scientists who have spent their lives on this quiet but great work.
汉语释义：当我们离开时，我们对那些把一生花在这项安静而伟大的工作上的科学家们有了更深的敬意。
主干：主句：we had a deeper respect；从句：As we left 和 who have spent their lives on this quiet but great work。
拆句线索：时间状语从句：As we left 定语从句：who have spent their lives on this quiet but great work，修饰 scientists 介词短语：for the scientists
9. Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife, I focus on my relationship 32. ______ light.
汉语释义：每当我拍摄风景和野生动物时，我都专注于我与光线的关系。
主干：主句：I focus on my relationship with light；时间状语从句：Every time I take photos of the landscape and wildlife。
拆句线索：Every time 引导时间状语从句，意为“每当”。 focus on 后接名词短语 my relationship with light。
10. From the first light before sunrise to the soft celebration of day's end, taking photos in Africa brings me much pleasure.
汉语释义：从日出前的第一缕光到一天结束时的柔和庆典，在非洲拍照给我带来很多乐趣。
主干：主干：taking photos in Africa brings me much pleasure；介词短语 From...to... 作状语。
拆句线索：From...to... 连接两个时间点，表示从……到……。 动名词短语 taking photos in Africa 作主语，谓语用单数 brings。
11. I can see 33. ______ sky change from black to deep blue as warm colors begin to appear.
汉语释义：我可以看到天空从黑色变成深蓝色，温暖的颜色开始出现。
主干：主句：I can see the sky change from black to deep blue；as 引导时间状语从句：as warm colors begin to appear。
拆句线索：see + 宾语 + 动词原形，表示看到某物发生的变化。 as 引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时”。
12. If such photos 35. ______ (take) in a fine mist(薄雾), there seems to be magic in them.
汉语释义：如果这样的照片是在薄雾中拍摄的，它们似乎有魔力。
主干：主句：there seems to be magic in them；if 引导条件状语从句：If such photos are taken in a fine mist。
拆句线索：if 引导条件状语从句，从句用一般现在时表示将来。 photos 与 take 之间是被动关系，故用 are taken。
13. Sometimes I have to wait for a long time in the heat 37. ______ (get) a perfect photo.
汉语释义：有时我不得不在炎热中等待很长时间才能得到一张完美的照片。
主干：主干：I have to wait for a long time；in the heat 和 to get a perfect photo 作状语。
拆句线索：have to 表示“不得不”。 to get a perfect photo 作目的状语。
14. I remember that I 38. ______ (see) a large herd(群) of elephants crossing a river on a clear night eight 39. ______ (month) ago.
汉语释义：我记得八个月前的一个晴朗夜晚，我看到一大群大象过河。
主干：主句：I remember that...；宾语从句：I saw a large herd of elephants crossing a river...。
拆句线索：remember that 引导宾语从句。 see sb./sth. doing 表示看到某人/某物正在做某事。 eight months ago 作时间状语。
15. Sometimes I wonder if the English I've learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries.
汉语释义：有时我想知道我在学校学到的英语，在英语国家的现实生活中是否有任何用处。
主干：主干：I wonder if...；主语 I，谓语 wonder，宾语从句 if the English... is of any use。
拆句线索：if 引导宾语从句，表示“是否”。 the English 后接省略了 that 的定语从句 I've learned at school，修饰 English。 in real life 和 in English-speaking countries 是介词短语作状语。
16. To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos.
汉语释义：令我惊讶的是，他回复了几个字和许多照片。
主干：主干：he replied；主语 he，谓语 replied，with a few words and lots of photos 是介词短语作方式状语。
拆句线索：To my surprise 是固定短语，作状语。 with 表示“用……”，后接并列宾语 a few words 和 lots of photos。
17. We learned that many scientists made hard journeys to fill this bank.
汉语释义：我们了解到许多科学家为了补充这个资源库进行了艰苦的旅行。
主干：主干：We learned that...；主语 We，谓语 learned，that 引导宾语从句。
拆句线索：that 引导宾语从句，在从句中不作成分。 to fill this bank 是动词不定式作目的状语。
18. But some kinds of plants are disappearing, and we may lose them forever.
汉语释义：但是有些种类的植物正在消失，我们可能会永远失去它们。
主干：并列句：some kinds of plants are disappearing 和 we may lose them forever。
拆句线索：but 表示转折，and 连接两个并列分句。 are disappearing 是现在进行时，表示正在发生。 may 表示可能性。
19. By working with seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries around the world...
汉语释义：通过与挪威、英国和世界其他一些国家的种子库合作……
主干：主干：By working with...（介词短语作方式状语），句子其余部分省略。
拆句线索：By + 动名词表示“通过……方式”。 with 后接并列宾语 seed banks in Norway, the UK, and some other countries。
20. The sooner you free yourself on the page, the more exciting the process becomes.
汉语释义：你越早在纸上放开自己，创作的过程就越有趣。
主干：主干：the sooner... the more exciting...；这是“the + 比较级，the + 比较级”结构。
拆句线索：The sooner 引导时间状语从句，the more exciting 引导主句。 free yourself on the page 意为“在纸上放开自己”。
21. To choose excellent students for the English debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold a school debate.
汉语释义：为了选出与光明中学进行英语辩论的优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将举办一场校内辩论赛。
主干：主干：our English Club will hold a school debate（我们的英语俱乐部将举办一场校内辩论赛）。
拆句线索：句首 To choose... 是动词不定式作目的状语，表示“为了……” for the English debate with Guangming Middle School 是介词短语作定语，修饰 students
22. If you are interested, please sign up at the English Club before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：如果你感兴趣，请在本周三下午5点之前在英语俱乐部报名。
主干：主干：please sign up（请报名）。
拆句线索：If you are interested 是条件状语从句，if 表示“如果” at the English Club 是地点状语，before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday 是时间状语
23. To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club will hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们的英语俱乐部将在校内举办一场英语辩论赛。
主干：主干：our English Club will hold an English debate（我们的英语俱乐部将举办一场英语辩论赛）。
拆句线索：To select... 是不定式作目的状语 for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School 作定语修饰 students on campus 是地点状语
24. The competition is scheduled to take place in the school hall at 3:00 p.m. this Friday.
汉语释义：比赛定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
主干：主干：The competition is scheduled to take place（比赛定于举行）。
拆句线索：be scheduled to do 是固定结构，表示按计划做某事 in the school hall 是地点状语，at 3:00 p.m. this Friday 是时间状语
25. First, each team will present its views on the given topic.
汉语释义：首先，每队将就给定话题陈述观点。
主干：主干：each team will present its views（每队将陈述观点）。
拆句线索：First 是流程连接词，表示第一步 on the given topic 是介词短语作定语，修饰 views
26. Then, the two sides will question and respond to each other.
汉语释义：然后，双方将互相提问并回应。
主干：主干：the two sides will question and respond（双方将提问并回应）。
拆句线索：Then 是流程连接词，表示第二步 to each other 是介词短语，表示互相
27. To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School, our English Club is going to hold an English debate on campus.
汉语释义：为了为即将与光明中学举行的辩论选拔优秀学生，我们英语俱乐部将在校园内举办一场英语辩论赛。
主干：主干：our English Club is going to hold an English debate。不定式 To select... 作目的状语，说明举办辩论赛的目的。
拆句线索：To select outstanding students for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School 为不定式短语作目的状语，置于句首 for the upcoming debate with Guangming Middle School 为介词短语，修饰 select on campus 为地点状语，说明举办地点
28. It is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this Friday in the school hall.
汉语释义：它定于本周五下午3点在学校礼堂举行。
主干：主干：It is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this Friday。it 指代上文提到的辩论赛，is scheduled for 表示“被安排在……”。
拆句线索：It 指代前文的 an English debate for 3:00 p.m. this Friday 为时间状语 in the school hall 为地点状语
29. First, each team will be given several minutes to present its views on the topic.
汉语释义：首先，每支队伍将有几分钟时间陈述对话题的观点。
主干：主干：each team will be given several minutes。to present its views on the topic 为不定式作目的状语，说明几分钟的用途。
拆句线索：will be given 为一般将来时的被动语态 several minutes 为间接宾语，to present... 为不定式短语作目的状语 on the topic 为介词短语，修饰 views
30. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session between the two sides.
汉语释义：随后将是双方之间的问答环节。
主干：主干：This will be followed by a question-and-answer session。between the two sides 为介词短语，修饰 session。
拆句线索：This 指代上一步的陈述环节 will be followed by 为被动语态，表示“之后是……” between the two sides 为后置定语，修饰 session
31. Anyone interested is welcome to sign up at the English Club office before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday.
汉语释义：有兴趣的同学欢迎在本周三下午5点前到英语俱乐部办公室报名。
主干：主干：Anyone is welcome to sign up。interested 为形容词作后置定语，修饰 Anyone。
拆句线索：Anyone interested 中 interested 为后置定语，相当于 who is interested to sign up 为不定式，作 welcome 的补足语 at the English Club office 为地点状语，before 5:00 p.m. this Wednesday 为时间状语
