SAREK NATIONAL PARK—EUROPE'S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE
萨勒克国家公园——欧洲隐藏的自然宝藏
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I'm above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. I'm in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns.
telling whether it is morning or night 和 Checking my watch、Spreading out before me 均为现在分词短语作状语。
例：Checking the map, I found the right way. 查看地图后，我找到了正确的路。
注意：现在分词作状语时，其逻辑主语应与主句主语一致。
where引导非限制性定语从句
where in summer the sun never sets 为 where 引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰 the Arctic Circle。
例：We went to Paris, where we stayed for a week. 我们去了巴黎，在那里待了一周。
Sarek's mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
leaving behind about 100 glaciers 为现在分词短语作结果状语，表示冰融化后的自然结果。
例：He worked very hard, passing the exam. 他学习很努力，通过了考试。
区别：现在分词作结果状语（自然结果）vs 不定式作结果状语（出乎意料）。
完全倒装句
Following the reindeer were the Sami people 为完全倒装句，表方位的现在分词短语放句首，谓语动词提到主语之前。
例：Sitting at the desk was a little girl. 坐在桌旁的是一个小女孩。
For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer's meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek I've adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent.
living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions 为现在分词短语作伴随状语，表示与 follow 同时进行的动作。
例：He sat in the chair, reading a book. 他坐在椅子上，读着书。
After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again. Since I must carry all of my food and supplies with me, my bag weighs about 30 kilograms. If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better?
Being in such a beautiful and wild place 为动名词短语作主语，谓语用单数。
例：Reading widely is important for language learning. 广泛阅读对语言学习很重要。
What could be better? 修辞问句
What could be better? 为修辞问句，表面是疑问，实际表示强烈的肯定——"没有什么比这更好的了"。
例：Who wouldn't want to be happy? 谁不想快乐呢？（=人人都想快乐）
要点摘要
在萨勒克国家公园的清晨，北极圈内太阳永不落
冰川融化后驯鹿和萨米人来到此地，1909年设为国家公园保护
萨米人传统上以驯鹿为生，如今虽现代化仍保留部分传统
徒步穿越荒野，感受壮美自然与冒险的快乐
Reading for Writing
THEME PARKS—FUN AND MORE THAN FUN
主题公园——是娱乐，又不仅仅是娱乐
Which theme park would you like to visit? There are various kinds of theme parks, with different parks for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies, history, and so on. Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for showing famous sights and sounds. Whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!
Whichever and whatever you like 中 wh-ever 引导让步状语从句，意为"无论哪个/什么"。
例：Whatever you do, don't give up. 无论做什么，都不要放弃。
注意：wh-ever 也可引导名词性从句，此时不可用 no matter 替换。
The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland, which can be found in several parts of the world. Disneyland will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairy tale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. As you wander around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or even on the street. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops. If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland!
Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairy tale or cartoon character 为三个动名词短语并列作主语，谓语用单数（are 为复数，因视为多个活动）。
例：Swimming and runningare good exercises. 游泳和跑步是好的锻炼。
Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and celebrates America's traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People come from all over America to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience. Riding on the only steam engine still working in the southeastern United States is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunderhead. It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space. Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America's historical southeastern culture!
see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects 中 see sb do sth 表示"看到某人做某事"，强调看到全过程。
区别：see sb doing sth 表示"看到某人正在做某事"，强调动作正在进行。
例：I saw him cross the street. 我看到他穿过了马路。（全过程）
现在分词作后置定语
still working in the southeastern United States 为现在分词短语作后置定语，修饰 steam engine。
例：The girl standing there is my sister. 站在那里的女孩是我妹妹。
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium—the world's largest—and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to a whale shark 68 metres in length. Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun. Of course, you can also see all kinds of interesting animals, including polar bears. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates, get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster, or get wet in one of the water rides! Then at night, see the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks display. Hungry? The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite—you can even eat while watching the fish swim by. If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for, come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!