(共18张PPT)
—Starting out
Unit 6 At one with nature
How you understand the title At one with nature
at one with (idiom)
1: in a peaceful state as a part of something else
I feel at one with nature.
2 formal : in a state of agreement with another person
I am at one with you on this issue.
At one with nature
unity between human and nature
harmonious coexistence between human and nature
At one with nature
why
what
how
Venice
guessing game: which city
The Floating City
The Floating City
Venice's most famous vehicles are gondolas,
which drift slowly through the city's famed canals
as the men steering the boats for passengers to enjoy wonderful ltalian opera.
Watch a video and answer the questions.
1. What are the problems faced by Venice
2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class.
What are the problems faced by Venice
Activity1 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What are the problems faced by Venice
Venice is faced with the problems caused by water. Saltwater is slowly damaging the bases of Venice’s buildings,making the city gradually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter,causing more problems.
Activity1 Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class.
Activity1 Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class.
In 2021, the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou has been lashed by record rainstorms, causing severe waterlogging内涝, traffic disruptions, and power outages停电.
Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer: How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture
north-west China
In north-west China,the yellow earth is thick and compacted,so people build cave 洞穴dwellings [ dwel ]住处 as their place of residence.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom,the mild [ma ld] 温和的 climate and parks in towns and cities provide a pleasant natural environment in which people can relax and enjoy life.
Russia
In Russia,it can get freezing cold with heavy snow in winter,so people live in houses with
Inclined倾斜的 roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities.
Myanmar
[ mj nmɑ ]
In Myanmar, the climate is hot and humid and there are many rivers. Many people live in bamboo houses on stilts柱子,which keep them above the water.
What is the natural environment of your hometown like How is your life influenced by it