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Unit 3
Fascinating Parks
Reading and Thinking
A national park is not a playground. It's a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature's own terms.
----Michael Frome
Part 01
Lead-in
Have you been to any of these parks
Three-River-Source National Park
(三江源国家公园)
The Three-River Source National Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in China and the most concentrated reserve of living creatures in high altitude localities. It is also the highest natural wetland in China and the origin of the Yangtse River, the Yellow River and the Lantsang River.
三江源国家级自然保护区是中国最大的自然保护区,也是高海拔地区生物最集中的保护区。它也是中国海拔最高的天然湿地,是长江、黄河和兰藏河的发源地。
Yellowstone National Park
(黄石国家公园)
Yellowstone National Park, the oldest, one of the largest, and probably the best-known national park in the United States.
三江源国家级自然保护区是中国最大的自然保护区,也是高海拔地区生物最集中的保护区。它也是中国海拔最高的天然湿地,是长江、黄河和兰藏河的发源地。
When you think of national parks, what comes to mind first
animals
wild plants
beautiful scenery
Part 02
Pre-reading
What can you see in the video
Part 02
While-reading
1. In what person is the passage written
The first person.
2. Where would you most likely read this passage
science article
B. travel journal
C. travel brochure
D. news report
Skim the text. Match the subheadings with the paragraphs.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
Man at Peace with Nature
A Land of Adventure
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
n. 振动
n. 布, 布料
n. 边缘
n. 山谷
A Land of Mountains and Ice
adj. 广大的, 广阔的
n. 领土
vt. 禁止
n. 界线, 范围
n. 村舍;小屋
adj. 明显的
Man at Peace with Nature
A Land of Adventure
vt. 陪伴, 陪同
adj. 有酸味的,酸的
v. 采用;接受
v. 采用;接受
Reading for details —— Facts
1. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
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.
weather
location
time
sight
Reading for details —— Facts
2. A Land of Mountains and Ice
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.
time
be covered by vast sheets of ice
this ice melted
reindeer began to arrive.
the reindeer were the Sami people
Sarek was made a natiol parkna
why
used to
Around 9, 000 years ago,
Soon after,
Following
In 1909,
a place of long _______
history
Reading for details —— Facts
For hundreds of years
Today
Read para 3 and Make a comparison of the Sami’s lifestyle.
looked after reindeer
They used the reindeer’s meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents
the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them.
most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life
a small number of Sami live in tents or old cottages and enjoy their traditions every spring
Read para 4 and Deep thinking.
What kind of person is the author
Brave
loving nature
Adventurous
liking challenges
Reading for more
1. How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek
24 hours a day
2. What steps has the Swedish government take to keep Sarek in its natural state
It was made a national park. No one besides the Sami can live there, and new development is banned within park boundaries.
3. How has life changed for the Sami Why might so few Sami want to live in Sarek
They no longer herd reindeers---- they live modern lives in cities. They might not want to live in Sarek because life conditions there are quite tough and inconvenient.
Answering questions
senses The sentences in the text Feelings
sight
touch smell taste sound Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below.
At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible.
Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
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.
Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure.
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent.
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.
Surprised, Amazed,
Fascinated,
Tired,
Comfortable,
Enjoyable,
Relaxed,
Satisfied,
Grateful
Reading for language features —— Feelings
Part 03
Post-reading
In the remote far north of Sweden, in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle, I wake up to the sound of the wind b________ the cloth of my tent. Standing at the e______ of the mountain, watching the Rapa River f_______ through the valley below, I feel so b_______ to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique t________, which is almost unknown to the outside world.
uffeting
dge
lowing
lessed
erritory
Complete the summary of the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text.
Once covered by v_______ sheets of ice, Sarek’s mountains are home to the Sami, the native residents of the park. The Sam lived off reindeer, moved with them, and a___________ them for hundreds of years. Today, most Sami have left their ancient c_______ in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in villages near Sarek instead.
ast
ccompanied
ottage
Complete the summary of the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text.
To keep its natural state, except for the Sam, no one is allowed to live in Sarek, and all new development is b__________ within the park b______________. It is hoped that Sarek National Park will always remain as it is, natural and beautiful.
oundaries
anned
Complete the summary of the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text.
1. ls it worth making a place like Sarek a national park Give your reasons.
2. Do you think setting up national parks is an effective way to balance development and the protection of nature Why or why not
Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
Part 04
Language
Points
wake up 醒来
wake sb. up 唤醒某人;使活跃;使清醒
wake up to 醒来;意识到,认识到(相当于realize)
Nancy woke up to the sound of birds outside her window.
南希听到窗外鸟儿的鸣叫声醒来。
This is the kind of morning when you wake up and feel alive.
这是那种你醒来觉得充满活力的早晨。
Try not to wake the baby up. 尽量不要把孩子吵醒。
A cold shower will soon wake you up. 你冲个凉水澡,很快就清醒了。
at/on the edge of 在……的边缘;处于……的边缘
on the edge of one’s seat 异常兴奋,极为激动
bring the country to the edge of disaster使国家濒临灾难
on the edge of extinction濒临灭绝
stand at the water’s edge站在水边
push/drive sb. over the edge(不愉快的事情)使……发狂
the leading edge of medical technology医学技术的前沿
edge n. 边;边缘;边线;刀刃 vt. & vi.(使)徐徐移动;给……加边
The game had the crowd on the edge of their seats.
这场比赛使观众兴奋不已。
leave alone 不管;别惹;让……一个人待着
leave aside 搁置一旁;不考虑
leave for 动身去
leave off 停止;中断
leave out 省略;遗漏;被冷落
leave behind 留下;遗留;丢下;把……抛在后面;超过
He set off for Washington,leaving the children behind with their mother.
他动身前往华盛顿,把孩子们留给了他们的母亲。
ban(doing) sth. 禁止(做)某事
ban sb. from doing sth. 禁止某人做某事
ban vt. & n.
(1)vt. 明令禁止;取缔
Endless assignments should be banned in all schools.
应在所有学校禁止没完没了的作业。
(2)n. 禁令
a ban on... 关于……的禁令
impose/lift a ban(on...)颁布/ 取消(对……)的禁令
The president supports a total ban on cigarette advertising.
总统支持彻底禁止香烟的广告。
feed back 反馈;反响
feed up 给以充足的食物/ 饲料;不高兴;讨厌;腻了
be fed up with 讨厌;厌烦
feed on 以……为食;以……为能源
The teacher found that nothing was feeding back to him from his
students.
那位老师发觉学生们对他毫无反应。
This power station feeds on sunlight.
这个发电站以阳光为能源。
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