(共20张PPT)
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 2
Grammar & Vocabulary
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2
To summarize the usage of attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” by finding, comparing and analyzing;
To use attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” to complete a passage and talk about a geographical feature in the world.
目标一: To summarize the usage of attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” by finding, comparing and analyzing.
Activity 1: Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
a … they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.
b … these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.
1.What do “which” and “whom” refer to in each sentence
2.Why do we use prepositions before “which” and “whom”
3.In sentence (a), can we replace “in which” with “where” without changing the meaning
1 “Which” refers to “the areas” in sentence (a),
and “whom” refers to “the local people” in sentence(b).
2 Because “which” and “whom” serve as the object of the action phrases that end with a preposition.
3 Yes, because “in which” and “where” both mean “in the areas”.
Activity 2: Compare them with the following sentences and answer the questions.
a … they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.
b … these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.
c … they could increase the areas. They could grow crops in these areas.
d … these terraces still mean a lot to the local people. Traditions hold much value for them.
4. What is the difference between the two groups of sentences
5. Why does the author choose to use sentences (a) and (b) in the reading passage
1 Sentences(a) and (b) both contain a clause defining a noun in the sentence. Sentences (c) and (d) are constructed with a pair of simple sentences, with one defining a noun in the other sentence in each pair.
2 The author chooses to use sentences (a) and (b)
1) to create a closer link and connection between the item and the clause defining it.
2) to make the passage clearer.
3) to emphasize the item being defined.
Activity 3: Now look for more sentences with attributive clauses in the reading passage.
1 These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi is home.
2 Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.
3 …what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature…
4 This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.
5 These terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.
Activity 4: Look at the following sentences and make summaries.
a He is looking forward to the days on which he will stay with you.
b They visited a factory in which computers are made.
c Is this the reason for which you failed in the exam
“介词+ which”在定语从句中分别可作时间、地点和原因状语，代替相应的关系副词when, where和why。
①I saw a man, on the head of whom stood a bird.
②They arrived at a farm house, in front of which sat a small boy.
“介词+ which(指物)/whom(指人)”在定语从句中作地点状语，表示存在关系，定语从句主谓常须倒装。
① China has a lot of islands, one of which is Taiwan.
② There are a lot of students here, none of whom like the film.
“不定代词或数词+ of + which(指物)/whom(指人)”在定语从句中作主语，说明整体中的一部分。
Activity 5: Look at the following sentences and make summaries on how to choose preposition.
① The boy pointed to the direction in which he would run.
(in the direction为固定搭配，表示“朝......方向”。)
② What is an issue is the extent to which exam results can reflect a student's ability.
(to the extent 为固定搭配，表示“在某种程度上”。)
一先，即先看先行词。根据先行词搭配关系选择。
① This is not the book of which the teacher spoke in class.
(speak of为固定搭配，表示“谈论”)
② American women usually identify their best friend as someone with whom they can talk frequently.
(talk with sb. 为固定搭配，表示“与......谈论”)
二动，即根据定语从句谓语动词和介词的搭配关系选。
① He was educated at a local high school, after which he went on to Beijing University.
② Villagers here depend on the fishing industry, without which there won't be much work.
三意义：通过判断主句表达的全部意义来确定合适的介词。
① The clever boy made a hole in the wall, through which he could see what was happening inside the house.
四特殊：有时需同时考虑动词和介词的搭配关系及介词和名词的搭配关系。
Activity 1: Connect the sentences with a preposition + whom/ which.
目标二: To use attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” to complete a passage and talk about a geographical feature in the world.
1 The Zhuang is an ethnic group. Its population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China.
2 Guangxi is a province. The Longji Rice Terraces are located in it.
3 I want to visit this cultural landscape. The title of UNESCO World Heritage Site was given to it in 2016.
4 He is an expert on rice planting. The local Zhuang people have learnt a lot from him.
1 The Zhuang is an ethnic group of which the population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China.
2 Guangxi is a province in which the Longji Rice Terraces are located.
3 I want to visit this cultural landscape to which the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site was given in 2016.
4 He is an expert on rice planting from whom the local Zhuang people have learnt a lot.
Activity 2: Complete the passage with a preposition + whom/ which.
Among the many beautiful treasures people can
receive from nature are natural dyes. The most
common natural source 1__________ natural dyes come is plants. Materials for making natural dyes can often be found in gardens 2_________ colourful flowers are planted. Other natural dyes are made from insects, sea creatures and mineral compounds.
from which
in which
Natural dyes are now returning to popularity, especially with artists and craftspeople. The reasons 3___________they prefer natural dyes are that the colours are brighter and can be kept longer. Natural dyes are also becoming more popular with consumers 4_________ caring for the environment is a priority. More and more people feel that by using natural dyes, we can remind ourselves of nature’s beauty and protect the natural world.
for whom
for which
Activity 3: Read the descriptions and match them with the pictures.Catch the words and phrases that describe geographical features.
Located off the coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest structure made by living organisms. You can explore the Great Barrier Reef by visiting an underwater observatory.
Part of the Colorado River Basin, the Grand Canyon is a valley that is almost two kilometres deep. Tourists can stand on a narrow glass platform called the Skywalk to see the Grand Canyon.
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. The local people call it “the smoke that thunders”. The Victoria Falls Bridge connects the countries Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The English Channel separates England from France. These two countries are joined by the Channel Tunnel, a rail tunnel with a length of about 50 kilometres, most of which is under the sea.
reef
channel
tunnel
sea
basin
canyon
valley
waterfall
Words and expressions for geographical features.
located off the coast…
…kilometres deep
separate…from…
with a length of …
Activity 4: Complete the email with the words in bold in Activity 3.
From: Emma To: Jane Subject: Hello from Guizhou!
Hi Jane,
I'm now back in the hotel after a fantastic day exploring Huangguoshu National Park. The park is most famous for its 1____________. Check out this video that I made-it shows the water falling into the deep 2________ below.
Next week we are flying to the Turpan 3________ in Xinjiang, which is famous for its sweet grapes. I've heard that grapes are dried in drying houses to make raisins.The walls of the houses have a lot of holes in them to allow wind to pass through.How clever! We are also going to ride camels,"the ships of the desert". It sounds like I will be sailing on a(n) 4________ of sand!
See you soon.
Emma
waterfall
valley
Basin
sea
Activity 5: Work in pairs. Talk about other geographical features in the world.
Located in Northern Sichuan Basin, Jiuzhai Valley is
the kingdom of waterfalls and has Karst land forms
for which it is famous. Looking up at the sky, you
will be amazed to find a sea of clouds. Apart from
the breath-taking scenery, Jiuzhai Valley is home to nine villages and some unique wildlife. This wonderland is sure to attract more and more tourists to admire its beauty.
1 Can you make some sentences with “a preposition + whom/ which” clause
2 Can you list more words to describe a place (共24张PPT)
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 4
Reading
教学目
Lead-in
视频：English Gardens
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2
To get the information about gardening in Britain and analyse the structure of the passage;
To use the key language points correctly and talk about people’s love for gardening in Britain.
目标一: To get the information about gardening in Britain and analyse the structure of the passage.
Activity 1: Complete the quiz to see how much you know about British gardens. What can you infer from the the quiz.
1 The earliest British gardens were planted in ___________.
A the 5th century BC
B the 1st century AD
C the 6th century AD
2 By 2020, about of ___________ British homes are likely to have a garden.
A 80% B 85% C 90%
3 It is estimated that ___________ species of insects can be found in a British garden.
A over 800 B over 8,000 C over 80,000
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√
√
British gardening has a long history.
British people have great passion for gardening.
British gardening is beneficial to biodiversity.
Activity 2: Look at the title of the passage and the picture. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage.
different kinds of plants
famous gardens
gardening competitions
greening of cities
air quality
country life
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√
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Activity 3: Read Learning to learn, and answer the questions.
1 What is a topic sentence
2 Where can we find a topic sentence
1 A topic sentence is a sentence that states or suggests the main idea or topic of a paragraph.
2 A topic sentence often comes at the beginning of a paragraph and sometimes it appears in the middle or at the end.
Activity 4: Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
Para.1 a As well as being good for the environment, gardening is
also good for the soul.
Para.2 b But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for
new solutions.
Para.3 c For many people in the UK, their garden is their own
private world.
Para.4 d This is what started the British love of gardening.
Activity 5: Read the passage again and summarize the main idea of each paragraph.
the start of British gardens
Brits’ gardening
gardens in cities
the spiritual benefits of gardens
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Activity 6: Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
1 When was The Secret Garden published
2 Do all the British people like gardening
3 What do the people who don’t have open outside space to plant flowers do
4 What are the benefits of gardening
5 What do you think the sentence “Where you tend a rose... A thistle cannot grow” means
1 It was published in 1911.
2 No, some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them.
3 They rent small pieces of land to grow things or turn rooftops and walls into private gardens.
4 It’s good for the environment and people’s soul.
5 When there are beautiful and positive ideas in our minds, we will feel fulfilled, and won’t be easily influenced by negative thoughts and ideas.
Activity 7: Read the passage again, answer the questions.
1 What’s the genre of this article
2 What’s the purpose of this kind of writing
3 Can you summarize the structure of the passage
1 Exposition
2 The purpose of exposition is to express a complete, clear, objective and accurate understanding of things and ideas.
3 Beginning 点明主题（Para.1）
Body 围绕主题展开说明 (注意逻辑顺序) （Para.2 &3）
Ending 归纳主题，阐明写作目的，首尾呼应 （Para.4）
Activity 1: Find the important words, phrases, and language points you want to share their usage to your partner. Discuss in groups and then share with the class.
目标二: To use the key language points correctly and talk about people’s love for gardening in Britain.
1 expert adj. 内行的，专家的 n. 专家
Expert gardeners know just the right corner for roses, and others spend hours trying to grow perfect vegetables to enter into competitions. （教材P68）
专业的园艺爱好者知道种植玫瑰的合适角落，另外一些人则花费好几个小时试图种植蔬菜来参与竞争。
·She is an expert in child psychology. 她是儿童心理学家。
·A musician is one who is expert in playing a musical instrument.
[知识归纳]
an expert on/ in/ at… 某方面的专家
be expert in/ at 在某方面擅长
She is an expert in/ on/ at training animals.
→She ________________ training animals.
is expert in/ at
2 rent v. 租用，租借 n. 租金
Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things.
（教材P69）那些没有外部空间的人可以租用小块土地种东西。
·Some farmers rent their land from the council.
一些农民从地方议会租用土地。
·With the development of pulling down household, it is harder to find apartments for rent.
随着房屋拆迁的扩大，租房更难了。
[知识归纳]
rent sth from sb 从某人处租用某物
for rent 供租用的
①Does he still live in the flat that was rented _______ a local farmer three years ago
②Can you tell me what kind of cars you have ______ rent
from
for
3 limited adj. 有限的
·But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. （教材P70）
但是在城市，有限的空间使人们寻找新的解决方法。
·She has reached the limit of her patience.
她已到了忍无可忍的地步。
·They limit the speed of cars to 50 kilometers per hour on this road.
他们限定这条路的车速为每小时50千米。
[知识归纳]
limit n. 限制；极限；界限 vt. 限制
limitless adj.无限制的，无界限的
set a limit to 限制，控制
reach the limit 达到极限
limit...to... 把……限制在……
①They have to set a limit _______ the cost.
②The speed of cars and trucks _____________ 30 kilometers per hour in large cities in China.
在中国的大城市里，小汽车和卡车的车速限定在每小时30千米。
to
is limited to
4 benefit n. 好处，益处 vt. 有利于；有益于；受益
·What are the benefits of gardening
（教材P70）园艺的好处是什么？
·As we know, books are the source of knowledge.
I benefit a great deal from reading.
我们都知道书是知识的源泉。我从读书中获益匪浅。
·Doing exercise every day is of great benefit to health.
天天做运动对健康有好处。
·The soldier lost his life for the benefit of his motherland.
这名士兵为了祖国的利益献出了生命。
[知识归纳]
beneficial adj. 有利的；有益的；受益的
(1) for the benefit of＝ for one' s benefit 为了……的利益
be of benefit to 有益于；对……有好处
(2) benefit from/ by... 从……中受益/获益
benefit一般为不可数名词，但意为“具体的好处”时是可数名词，可用复数形式。
①The doctor considered that the change would be __________ (benefit) to her health.
②It is said that Yoga is of great benefit ________ health.
beneficial
to
5 as well as既……又……，不但……而且……；和……一样好
·As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. （教材P70）
园艺不仅对环境有好处，而且有益于心灵。
as well as常用来连接两个并列的成分，它强调的是前者，后者只是顺便提及。当它连接主语及其附属成分时，谓语动词与主语保持一致。
·Your wife as well as you is friendly to me.
→Not only you but also your wife is friendly to me.
不仅你而且你的妻子也对我很友好。
·You look as well as you did ten years ago.
你的身体看起来还和十年前一样好。
6 And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them. （教材P68）许多英国人最喜欢星期天剪草坪，而一些人则高兴地坐在树枝下，享受他们的花园之美。
【分析】 本句中while用作并列连词，意为“而，然而”，表示一种对比关系。
【拓展】 while的用法：
(1) while引导时间状语从句，意为“当……时候”
(2) while引导让步状语从句，意为“虽然，尽管”，一般放在句首，相当于although
(3) while引导条件状语从句，意为“只要”
·Cloning plants is simple while cloning animals is very complicated.
克隆植物简单，但克隆动物就非常复杂了。
·While the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.
虽然网络很有帮助，但我认为在网上花太多时间不是个好主意。
·I learnt a lot of French while I was in Paris. 在巴黎时我学了很多法语。
·While there is life, there is hope. 留得青山在，不怕没柴烧。
Activity 2: Think and share.
1 In what ways do people bring nature into their lives
2 Do you know anyone who loves gardening Tell the class about him/her.
1 You can bring nature into your lives by gardening. Your garden is your own private world. You can plant beautiful flowers inside, grow perfect vegetables to enter into competitions, or just sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world. While spending free time gardening, you will relax yourself and get close to nature.
2 A friend of mine, whose name is Wei Weiliang. He is a man who likes gardening very much. He grows lots of vegetables and flowers in his garden. He makes money from it.
Activity 3: Work in pairs. Act out an interview about gardening in Britain.
1 Read the passage again and find out important information.
2 Prepare questions for the interview. Use the information from the passage.
3 Decide the roles of interviewer and interviewee. Act out the interview.
1 List the benefits of gardening.
2 Can you share your experience of gardening (共17张PPT)
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 5
Writing & Presenting ideas
教学目
Lead-in
视频：Cha in China
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2
To write a summary for the passage about tea with fruit and herbs in Britain;
To talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living a place.
目标一: To write a summary for the passage about tea with fruit and herbs in Britain.
Activity 1: Read the passage and write down the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Para.1:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para.2:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para.3:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
British people love to make tea with fruit and herbs.
However, recent years have seen more unusual flavours come onto the market.
Herbal tea has various health benefits.
Activity 2: Make notes under the headings.
Fruit and herbal teas
Their popularity
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Unusual flavours
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Health benefits
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Many people grow their very own tea gardens with easy-to-grow herbs.
mango, strawberry, apple, pear, blackberry leaf and dandelion
It can help people relax. It can help people's immune systems. It can be good for digestion.
Activity 3: Read the following short passage and its summary. Summarize the characteristics of a good summary.
The tea culture of China has a long history. Dating back to ancient times, Chinese tea became well known in the Tang dynasty. Chinese developed their unique tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea-leaf picking and so on.
Summary:
In China, tea not only has a long history but also has formed special tea culture.
A summary must be comprehensive, concise, coherent, independent.
Activity 4: Write a summary of the passage. Use the notes in Activity 2 to help you.
Learning to learn
When writing a summary, don't just combine all the topic sentences. Instead, reconstruct the key information to make the paragraph coherent, concise and natural.
Share your summary with the class.
Sample:
Fruit and herbal teas
British people love to make tea with fruit and herbs. Such a habit is so popular that many people plant easy-to-grow herbs in their own tea gardens. There are many flavours of fruit and herbal teas, including traditional lemon and ginger,as well as many unusual flavours such as mango, strawberry, apple, pear, blackberry leaf and dandelion. Aside from the variety of flavours, herbal tea also has various health benefits.Some can help people relax, and some, like ginger tea,are good for the immune system, while others,such as mint tea, are beneficial for digestion.
Activity 1: Work in groups. Look at the pictures and decide in which place you would most like to live.
目标二：To talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living a place.
in the mountains
in a jungle
out in the grasslands
on a tropical island
I would like to live on a tropical island.
Activity 2: Think about why you want to live there and make notes.
benefits of living there
disadvantages of living there
things you need to bring
how you deal with the local environment
…
benefits of living there: You can catch sea food easily. You can see beautiful scenery. The air there is fresh.
disadvantages of living there: You may meet storm. It can be dangerous especially at night. You may lose track of your friends.
things you need to bring: Maybe you need to bring matches. You may also need clothes like shorts, T-shirts, hat and shoes.
how you deal with the local environment: Do not leave rubbish on the island.
Activity 2: Prepare a talk about your chosen place. Use the notes in Activity 2 and the expressions in the box to help you.
Useful expressions:
We think the best place to live in would be…
Although we like…, we prefer …
The problem with… is that…
The good thing about… is …
If we lived in…, we would miss…
I would love to have…
Activity 3: Present your talk to the class.
Possible version:
We think the best place to live in would be on a tropical island. Although we like the grasslands, we prefer the sea. On a tropical island, we can catch sea food easily. we can also see beautiful scenery and the air there is fresh. The problem with a tropical island is that we may meet storm. At the same time, it can be dangerous especially at night. If we lived in the island, we would lose track of our friends. If we lived in the island, we would love to have some matches and shorts, T-shirts, hat and shoes. It is very important to protect the environment there so we won’t leave rubbish on the island.
Reflection
1 After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1 (excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
□ describe natural landmarks
□ talk about advantages and disadvantages
□ write a summary using topic sentences
□ respect the traditions of different cultures
□ appreciate the wisdom of living in harmony with nature
2 I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
sheet, region, therefore, shallow, prevent, design, agriculture, replace, material, living, narrow, desert, climate, inside, publish, green fingers, expert, branch, limited, benefit
3 I still need to improve:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1 How can we write a good summary
2 Can you think of a ideal place to live in
Share your idea with your friends.(共22张PPT)
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 3
Listening and Speaking
教学目
Lead-in
视频：Inuit People
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2
To get the information about the arctic life from listening;
To talk about the advantages and disadvantages living in different places.
目标一: To get the information about the arctic life from listening.
Activity 1: Read the statements below. Answer the questions.
Around four million people live in the Arctic region, of whom around 170,000 are Inuit.
In the Arctic, the temperature can reach as low as -70℃.
The Arctic includes parts of eight countries: Canada, Russia, the United States, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.
1 How many Inuit people are there in the Arctic region
2 How many countries does the Arctic include What are they
1 Around 170,000.
2 Eight. Canada, Russia, the United States, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.
Activity 2: Look at the pictures and talk about what you can see in the pictures, then predict what the listening is about.
c
b
e
d
a
a. a dog sled
b. a special house made of snow
c. a school bus
d. vegetables and fruit
e. a tourist ship
The listening may be about the people in the Arctic and their life there.
Activity 3: Listen to a girl talking about Inuit life and identify the things that are mentioned.
c
b
e
d
a
b, d, e
Activity 4: Listen again and complete the table.
Learning to learn
When you hear a word that you don’t recognise, don’t panic! Try to note down how it sounds, and keep listening. When you have finished listening, try to work out the meaning from the context of the word.
Inuit life Advantages Disadvantages
Housing Igloos are quite warm inside and it’s easy to find the 1___________________. Igloos can only 2_________ for around 50 days.
Food Eating a lot of fish and meat keeps our bodies strong so that we can 3____________. The 4____________ makes it difficult for us to grow enough vegetables and fruit.
Polar night It gives us more 5______ to be with our family and friends. Life can be 6________ sometimes.
Tourism It brings more money and 7________________. Our environment is being 8________.
building materials
be kept
fight the cold
cold weather
time
boring
job opportunities
polluted
Activity 5: Now identify the language the girl uses to discuss advantages and disadvantages. Listen again if necessary.
My name’s Marly. I’m from an Inuit village in the far north of Canada. Our lives are closely connected to the natural world of the Arctic.
Although we live in regular houses, we stay in temporary shelters called “igloos” when we go hunting. Igloos are made of snow or ice. On the one hand, they’re quite warm inside and the building materials can be found everywhere. But on the other, they can only be kept for around 50 days.
We get our food from the nearby sea. Eating a lot of fish and meat keeps our bodies strong so that we can fight the cold. But the downside is that the cold weather makes it difficult for us to grow enough vegetables and fruit.
It’s completely dark here for three months of the year, which is a period called “polar night”. So, life can sometimes be boring! But the good thing is, during that time the elders tell us stories about our people. It gives us more time to be with our family and friends.
Nowadays, ships bring tourists to the Arctic. The advantage to this is that it brings more money and job opportunities, but the disadvantage is that our environment is being polluted.
One thing is for sure, though: no matter how things change, our traditions will remain an important part of our lives.
On the one hand, ... But on the other, ...
But the downside is...
But the good thing is...
The advantage to this is..., but the disadvantage is...
Expressions to discuss advantages and disadvantages:
Activity 1: Work in pairs. Talk about life in the tropics and the Arctic.
目标二: To talk about the advantages and disadvantages living in different places.
Students A:
You live in the tropics. Talk about your life with Student B from the Arctic.
Disadvantages of living in the tropics:
It can get too hot to go outside.
There are tropical storms.
Food can go bad quickly.
Advantages of living in the tropics:
It’s usually warm all year round.
It’s easy to grow food.
The jungles are full of beautiful plants and animals.
Students B:
You live in the Arctic. Talk about your life with Student A from the tropics.
Advantages of living in the Arctic:
The Northern Lights are amazing.
Food can be preserved for a long time.
It’s not too crowded.
Disadvantages of living in the Arctic:
It gets very cold and is dark during much of the year.
Fruit and vegetables don’t grow naturally.
Life can sometimes be boring and dull.
Useful expressions:
This can only be a good / bad thing.
The upside / downside to this is...
The advantage / disadvantage is...
There are pros and cons to this.
Another good / negative aspect is...
Best / Worst of all, ...
Student A: I live in the tropics. On the one hand, it’s usually warm all year round. But on the other, it can sometimes get too hot to go outside, and even dangerous when the tropical storms hit, which can bring strong winds and heavy rain.
Student B: But it’s easy to grow food. Tropical fruit and vegetables are delicious.
Student A: Yes. Another good aspect is that the jungles are full of beautiful plants and animals. I heard you came from the Arctic. The Northern Lights are amazing, right I’ve seen it from the pictures.
Sample:
Student B: Absolutely! The best time to see the Northern Lights is from August to April the next year, when it gets cold. But you know, this can be a bad thing. It’s very cold and dark during much of the year. Fruit and vegetables don’t grow naturally. Another negative aspect is that life can sometimes be boring and dull.
Student A: But the upside to this is that you have the natural refrigerator. Food can be preserved for a long time. You know food can go bad quickly in the tropics.
Student B: Yes. Best of all, it’s not too crowded in the Arctic. I enjoy peaceful life.
Student A: Every coin has two sides. There are pros and cons to our life in the Arctic and the tropics.
Student B: I can’t agree more.
Activity 2: Work in pairs. Talk about the differences between life in southern China and northern China.
Student A: Living in northern China, sometimes I really want to experience life in southern China, especially in winter, when it’s freezing cold and dry in our city.
Student B: Actually, this can be a good thing. We enjoy all sorts of winter activities, such as going skating, playing in the snow and so on.
Sample:
Student A: It is said that people can usually swim outdoor in winter in southern China. How exciting!
Student B: But sometimes, it can get too hot in summer, and it rains a lot. We know that due to the geographical location and climate type, the main crop in southern China is rice. People there live on rice. Believe it or not, it will take you some time to get used to the food in southern China if you go there.
Student A: Yes. It’s quite different from us. Most of our northern Chinese prefer food made of flour.
Student B: Even the Chinese New Year celebration varies in southern and northern China. The New Year food, decorations as well as activities are all different.
Student A: One thing is for sure, though, no matter how different life is in the north and south China, we share the same root.
Student B: You said it! To tell the truth, I’d like to try different life in southern China too.
1 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages living in the Arctic.
2 Can you conclude the advantages and disadvantages living in your area (共31张PPT)
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas (I)
教学目
Lead-in
1 Watch the video and answer the questions.
1.What are the problems faced by Venice
Venice is faced with the problems by water. Salt water is slowly damaging the bases of Venice’s buildings, making the city gradually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter, causing more problems.
2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class.
2 Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1.How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture
2.What is the natural environment of your home town like How is your life influenced by it
Russia
United Kingdom
China
Myanmar
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To get the main idea of the passage and the author’s writing purpose, find out the reasons and working principles of building Longji Rice Terraces;
To use the key words and expressions from the passage correctly and talk about how to live in harmony with nature.
目标一: To get the main idea of the passage and the author’s writing purpose, find out the reasons and working principles of building Longji Rice Terraces.
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups and talk about what you know about them.
The Zhuang ethnic group may be the largest ethnic group in China which is mainly distributed in the south of China. The Yao ethnic group is one of the oldest ethnic groups in China which is the most widely distributed ethnic group in South China. It is also one of the longest-lived ethnic groups in China.
Activity 2: Look at the title and the picture to predict what the passage is mainly about.
It is about the Longji Rice Terraces.
Activity 3: Read the passage and find out the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 A The history of the Longji Rice Terraces.
Para.2 B The local people still prefer a traditional
style to maintain the terraces today.
Para.3 C The design of the terraces is
environmental friendly.
Para.4 D The reason why local people turn entire
mountains into terraces.
Para.5 E The beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces.
Activity 4: Read the passage and find out what problems the local people solved by working with nature.
Two problems are solved. The first one is that there are few large,flat areas of land in the region for people to grow rice.The other one is that the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow.
Activity 5: Choose the author's purpose in writing the passage.
1. To praise the wisdom of the ethnic groups living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
2. To explain how people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces.
3. To describe the beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces and to attract visitors to this scenic spot.
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Activity 6: Finish the following tasks.
Task 1: Read para 1 and fill in the form.
color thing(s)
spring
summer
autumn
winter
silver
water
bright green
growing rice
gold
white
white frost
Task 2: Read para 2 and fill in the chart below.
Who built the terraces They were built by the local ________ and _________ people.
When were the terraces built Work on the terraces started in the _________ Dynasty until ____________ Dynasty, which took hundreds of years.
Where were the terraces built These terraces cover ______________, from the _________ to the very ______.
Zhuang
Yao
Yuan
the early Qing
tall mountains
bottom
top
Task 3: Read para 3 and answer the questions.
1 How many reasons can you find people there built the terraces
2 What are the reasons
Two
Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.
Secondly, although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.
Task 4: Read para 4 and put the sentences into right order.
A. The vapour forms clouds.
B. The sun heats the water.
C. The rain falls down onto the mountain terraces again.
D. Rainwater falls down the mountains and into the terraces.
E. The water turns into vapour.
F. The clouds form rain.
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2
6
1
3
5
Task 5: Read para 5 and judge the sentences true (T) or false(F).
1. Modern technology helps people there produce more rice, so the terraces mean a little to the local people.
2. New generations begin to use modern methods of agriculture to replace the terraces.
3. Many visitors come here to admire the terraces created by people and nature working together.
F
F
T
Activity 7: Read the summary of the passage and correct four factual mistakes.
The Longji Rice Terraces were built by the local Zhuang ethnic group alone. Though there are many large,flat areas in the region, they built terraces on the mountains to have more areas to grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, and can wash away the shallow soil. There are hundreds of waterways, along which rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. Today, local people use modern methods to maintain the terraces, and they attract lots of visitors from all over the country.
The Longji Rice Terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people. Since there are few large, flat areas of land in the region, they built terraces on the mountains to have more areas to grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, and can hold the shallow soil. There are hundreds of waterways, along which rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. Today, local people use ancient methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces, and they attract lots of visitors from all over the country.
Activity 8: Work in pairs. Read the passage again and find out the working principle of the Longji Rice Terraces. Then use the picture
to retell it in your own words.
During the rainy season, rainwater moves down the mountains along hundreds of waterways that connect with each other and the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.
外研版必修
第一册
Unit 6
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas (II)
Activity 1: Find the important words, phrases, and language points you want to share their usage to your partner. Discuss in groups and then share with the class.
目标二: To use the key words and expressions from the passage correctly and talk about how to live in harmony with nature.
1 prevent v.防止，阻挡
(教材原句P63)The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.
平坦的梯田可以收集雨水，防止土壤被冲走。
[例] Bad weather prevented me from setting out to enjoy the holiday.
恶劣的天气使我不能动身去度假。
[知识拓展]
(1)prevent...(from)doing sth. 阻止……做某事
(2)与“prevent...(from)doing sth.”意义相近的短语还有：stop...(from)doing sth.；keep...from doing sth.
(3)以上短语用于主动语态时，“prevent...from doing sth.”与“stop...from doing sth.”中的from可省略，而“keep...from doing sth.”中的from不能省略。“keep...doing”意为“让……一直做某事”。所以用于被动语态时，这三个短语中的from都不能省略。
①Social phobia(社交恐惧症) prevents people _________ (make) the normal，everyday mistakes that may help them improve their skills even further.
②Social attention should be paid to preventing our earth from _____________ (pollute).
making
being polluted
2 in harmony with与……和谐相处
(教材原句P63)But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice.
但也许最有意义的是人们用与自然和谐相处的方式建造了这些梯田来种植水稻。
[例] We are aware of the fact that we should live in harmony with nature.
我们意识到这样的事实：我们应该和自然和谐相处。
[知识拓展]
(1)sense of harmony 和谐感
out of harmony with 与……不和谐
(2) harmonious adj.和谐的
①Devoted to keeping a lasting peace, we must live __ harmony with one another.
②The piano was out of harmony _____ the rest of the instruments in the concert last night.
in
with
3 design vt.设计，构思；计划；意欲 n.设计；设计方案；装饰图案；打算
(教材原句P63)The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other.
梯田设计巧妙，数百条水道相互连接。
[例]Our company employed two famous architects to design a new meeting hall for us.
我们公司雇用了两位著名的建筑师为我们设计了一座新的会堂。
[知识拓展]
(1)design sth.for sb./sth. 为某人/某物设计某物
be designed for... 为……而设计
be designed to do... 意欲做……，目的是……
(2)by design 故意地
(3)designer n. 设计者；构思者
①The helping project is designed ________ (help) those who have been longing to run a business.
②Many famous books have adapted versions which are designed ______ the students of Grade 1 Grade 2.
to help
for
4 (教材原句P63)These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.
这些梯田也为鸟类和鱼类提供了一个完美的环境，它们中的一些以损害水稻的昆虫为食。
(1)provide...for... 为……提供……
[例] The red cross provides food and clothes for the sufferers.
红十字会为难民提供食品和衣服。
(1)provide...for... 为……提供……
[例]The red cross provides food and clothes for the sufferers.
红十字会为难民提供食品和衣服。
[知识拓展]
provide v.赡养；提供生计
provide sb. with sth.
provide sth. for/to sb.
provided/providing(that 从句)
①She has to provide enough money __________ her father.
②The report was not expected ___________ (provide) any answers.
for/to
to provide
(2)harm vt.& n．[U]伤害，损害
[例]Smoking a lot of cigarettes can harm one’s health and even may kill people over a long period of time.
长期大量吸烟会危害身体健康，甚至可能导致死亡。
[知识拓展]
(1)do sb./sth.harm＝do harm to sb./sth. 伤害某人/物
There is no harm in doing sth. 做某事无害
(2)harmful adj.有害的
be harmful to sb./sth. 对某人/物有害
(3)harmless adj. 无害的
①According to the study,using smartphone too often does harm ____ your eyes.
②The polluted air will be _______ (harm)to people and animals around.
to
harmful
5 what引导的主语从句
(教材原句P63)But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice.
但也许最有意义的是人们用与自然和谐相处的方式建造了这些梯田来种植水稻。
句式分析：句中what引导主语从句，并在从句中作主语。
[例1] What was most important to her,she told me,was her family.
她告诉我，对她来说最重要的是她的家人。
[例2] What made us excited was that our class came first in the inter class basketball match.
让我们激动的是我们班在这次班级对抗篮球比赛中获得了第一名。
Activity 2: Think and share.
1.Why do the local people still keep their traditional way of growing rice
2.In what other ways do people live in harmony with nature Give examples.
1 Because the knowledge is passed down through generations of families, and it suits the natural environment.
2 Your own answers.
What is the working principle of Longji Rice Terraces
