Ⅲ.重点句式

1．It is＋adj.＋to do sth.

Is it possible to see the relics now that they have been submerged？

既然这些遗迹已经被淹没，还有再看到它们的可能吗？

2．more than any other＋单数名词

It is the largest hydro­electric power station and dam in the world and has cost more than any other construction project in history.

它是世界上最大的水力发电站和大坝，其建造费用超过了历史上其他任何一个建筑工程的费用。

Ⅰ.阅读课文，匹配段落大意

1．PartⅠ(Para.1)　　　 A．The benefits of the Three Gorges Dam.

2．PartⅡ(Paras.2～3) B．Mao Zedong's dream has come true.

3．PartⅢ(Paras.4～5) C．The disadvantages of the Three Gorges Dam.

答案　1.B　2.A　3.C

Ⅱ.课文判断正(T)误(F)

1．The Three Gorges Dam will provide enough hydro­electric power for the whole country.(F)

2．About 800 villages have been flooded.(F)

3．The Three Gorges Dam was built to control flooding and produce electricity.(T)

4．Many historical relics have been submerged when the dam was built.(T)

5．The dam will generate a lot of electricity，causing more air pollution.(F)

Ⅲ.课文阅读理解

1．Who dreamed of harnessing the power of the Yangtze River?

A．Sun Yat­sen. B．Mao Zedong.

C．Deng Xiaoping. D．A great designer.

答案　B

2．How many tons of coal was used for heating and generating electricity in 1993?

A．1.2 billion. B．20 billion.

C．40 billion. D．About 800 billion.

答案　A

3．What problem does burning coal cause?

A．Air pollution.

B．Increasing global warming.