2021-2022学年高中英语外研版选修8学案：Module 1 Deep South.pdf

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1、-1-Module 1Deep South 被称为“最后的大陆”的南极洲还是世界上最后的净土吗？读读下面的文章你会有所感触的！Once completely inaccessible，Antarctica has more recently been playing host to adventurers seeking excitement，scientists interested in experimenting，and companies looking to exploit this wild terrain for profit:gold，uranium，and oil are j

2、ust some of the valuable resources which lie beneath the continents icy covering.Though no human population is native to Antarctica，about 1,000 people work there in the summer months，and another 12,000 tourists visit there every year.They come to enjoy the unspoiled environment，the bright blue skies

3、，and the fresh white snow fields.If a tourist is lucky enough，he or she can join an expedition to see some of the continents other residents.Animals along the coast of the Southern Ocean dont mind the cold weather，and thrive in Antarcticas seas.Penguins and seals breed on the icy shores and fish for

4、 krill in the cool water.Yet，Antarcticas fragile and complicated ecosystem is threatened by its human visitors.Damage to the environment occurs as people come looking for resources beneath the ice，or carelessly leave their garbage behind.Currently,countries are working to ensure that the damage to A

5、ntarcticas environment is minimized，and that the last wilderness on Earth will remain an unspoiled place.1terrain n 地理地形，地势；领域；地带 2beneath prep.在之下 adv.在下面；在底下 3unspoiled adj.未损坏的；未宠坏的-2-4thrive v.兴盛；茁壮成长 5fragile adj.脆的；易碎的 1How many tourists visit Antarctica every year?_ _【答案】12,000.2What measures do the countries take to protect Antarctica?_ _【答 案】Countries are working to ensure that the damage to Antarcticas environment is minimized,and that the last wilderness on Earth will remain an unspoiled place.