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Unit 5 A Delicate World
Developing ideas
find out why Shennongjia has been chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage;
analyze the stucture and characteristics of a lecture;
draft a lecture about Fanjing Mountain;
increase the awareness of environmental protection.
Learning objectives
World Heritage Site (世界遗产地)
How much do you know about it
A World Heritage Site may signify a remarkable accomplishment of humanity, and serve as evidence of our intellectual history on the planet, or it might be a place of great natural beauty. It is administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Lead-in
What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China
the Terracotta Army
秦始皇兵马俑
the Great Wall
长城
the Imperial Palace
故宫
Suzhou garden
苏州园林
Cultural World Heritage sites
What are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China
The West Lake
西湖
Natural World Heritage sites
Mount Huang
黄山
the Longmen Grottoes
龙门石窟
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Who is Shennong
2. Where is Shennongjia and what is it famous for
Who is Shennong
2. Where is Shennongjia and what is it famous for
A mythical figure in ancient China who brought agriculture and the use of tools to China and who invented agricultural tools and techniques, and the Chinese calendar with its 24 solar terms.
Shennongjia lies in the north-west of Hubei Province and is famous for its beauty and diversity.
Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
Why did Shennongjia make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List
Read for prediction
1.What is the genre (体裁) of the passage
The genre of the passage is lecture.
Read for characteristics
Learning to learn
The lecture is one of the oldest teaching methods, and is still widely used today. A typical lecture often starts with addressing the topic directly. Data, examples and comparisons are then used to support the main ideas. Both verbal(口头的) and visual information is used in order to maintain the audience’s interest. The end of a lecture is often followed by a short question-and-answer session(问答环节).
Learning to learn
To make the description more accurate and vivid...
演讲时常用说明方法:
列数据 (give data)、举例子 (examples)、作比较 (make comparisons).
列数据 (give data): 用具体的数据对事物的特征或事理加以说明,使说明更准确、更有说服力。
举例子 (examples): 通过具体的实例对事物的特征或事理加以说明,使说明更加生动形象、易于理解。
作比较 (make comparisons): 将两个事物放在一起进行比较,呈现事物的相同点和不同点。
2.Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons (C). P76
The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3,000 metres above sea level, ... ________
… over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there. This represents more than ten per cent of China’s total floral richness. ________
Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species, including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey and the Clouded Leopard. ________
In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. ________
Although endangered elsewhere in China due to the invasion(入侵) of foreign species, the bees of Shennongjia have coexisted with the local people for centuries. ________
D
D
D&E
E
C
Work in groups. Make the mind map for the lecture.
Read for structure
understanding,awareness and hardwork
Thank you for your listening. Now, does anyone have any questions
According to the passage, what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia
To protect the ecology of Shennongjia, scientists make every effort to look after the species.
In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. More importantly, the local people live in harmony with nature. They take things from nature without damaging it.
Read for thinking
raise awareness of environmental protection
Fanjing Mountain
Activity 4
3. Give your talk to the class.
1. Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
2. Decide what conclusions you can draw from comparing the two places and what you would like to include in your talk.
Activity 4
Now think about how effectively you used the language you have learnt to talk about the similarities and differences.
Similarities:
1 Both have unique animals.
2 Both have wild and natural beauty.
3 Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Differences:
1 Macquarie is an island, while Shennongjia is a mountainous area.
2 Macquarie Island was once in chaos due to the introduction of non-native species, while Shennongjia has always been in natural harmony.
3 The native species of Macquarie Island existed for thousands of years, while some of the plants and animals in Shennongjia have survived over millions of years.
4 Shennongjia has more varied species of plants and animals than Macquarie Island.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Where is Fanjing Mountain Why is it significant
Fanjing Mountain is located in Guizhou Province.
It is significant because it represents one of the country’s great achievements in environmental protection.
Read for writing
2. Why was Fanjing Mountain selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List
The main reason for its inclusion is its biological diversity, with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species within its protected area.
完成句子
1.梵净山位于贵州省铜仁市。
Fanjing Mountain ________________ Tongren city,Guizhou Province.
2.梵净山已经被纳入了联合国教科文组织的《世界遗产名录》。
Fanjing Mountain __________________ the UNESCO World Heritage List.
3.主要原因是它的生物多样性,有大约五十种濒危动植物。
The main reason is its biological diversity,____________________
______________________________.
is located in
has been added to
with approximately 50
endangered plant and animal species
4.梵净山是中国第一批自然保护区之一。
Fanjing Mountain is ____________________________ in China.
5.梵净山代表中国环境保护的最大成就之一。
Fanjing Mountain________________________________________
in environmental protection.
6.作为避暑胜地,它也因其令人惊叹的风景而闻名。
It ________________________ its breathtaking scenery as a summer resort.
one of the first national reserves
represents one of the country's greatest achievements
is also famous/renowned for
句式升级
1.用过去分词短语作状语合并句1和句2
________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
2.将句4和句5合成一个简单句
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fanjing Mountain,located in Tongren city,Guizhou Province,has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As one of the first national reserves in China,Fanjing Mountain represents one of the country's greatest achievements in environmental protection.
假如你校将要举办一场演讲比赛,请你就介绍
梵净山为主题写一篇演讲稿,字数要求80词。
What does a lecture usually include
a lecture
Reason for selection
Opening
Conclusion
Other information
Q﹠A
Why Fanjing Mountain has been added to the UNESO World Heritage List.
Opening:
1) greeting
2) introduction to the topic:
Reason for selection:
Because of its biological diversity.
Other information:
1)Fanjing Mountain is one of the first national nature reserves in China.
2)Fanjing Mountain has breathtaking scenery which makes it a summer resort.
Conclusion:
Fanjing Mountain represents one of China's greatest achievements in protecting environment.
Q & A
[连句成篇]
Hello,everyone!
I'm glad to be here to give a lecture about Fanjing Mountain.
Fanjing Mountain, located in Tongren city, Guizhou Province, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.The main reason is its biological diversity,with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species. As one of the first national reserves in China, Fanjing Mountain represents one of the country's greatest achievements in environmental protection. It is also renowned for its breathtaking scenery as a summer resort.
All in all, Fanjing Mountain is a very attractive and unique natural site.
cooperation
Work in pairs: Make improvements to each other’s lecture drafts according to the following evaluation form.
Evaluation
Evaluation
Questions Your evaluation Evaluator
Does the lecture include the key points 4 2 0
Is the lecture organized properly and smoothly 3 2 1 How is the language 12 8 4 2 How is the handwriting 3 1 -1 Paper design 3 1 -1 TOTAL MARK