(共17张PPT)
Longji Rice Terraces
UNIT 6 At one with nature
By the end of this class, I will be able to:
1. apply what I have learned to describe the Longji Rice Terraces;
2. analyze the value and significance of terraces for the Chinese people, and explain the importance of harmonious coexistence between human and nature;
3. introduce Chinese terraces to foreigners aiming to convey Chinese culture to the world and strengthen our cultural confidence.
Learning objectives
local food
local landscape
local ethnic group
How much do you know of Guangxi
Do you know any other famous scenic spots in Guilin, Guangxi
A
B
C
What is the genre of passage
Argumentation
Exposition
Narration
Exposition focuses on presenting information in a clear and concise manner
Tip 1
Read for Text Type and Main Idea
Enjoy a short video and answer: What is this video about
Read for Detailed Information
Do you know how to describe the beautiful scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces in English
Special attention should be paid to verbs and adjectives.
Tip 3
Read para.1 and underline the key words describing the beauty.
The Colors of the Longji Rice Terraces
Seasons Subjects Verbs Adjectives
Spring mountains _________ in ________ water
_______in the spring sun \
Summer Summer see the mountains ________ ____________with growing rice
Autumn the same mountains \ —————
Winter they (mountains) —————— in sheets of _______ frost
silver
shine
turn
bright green
gold
cover
white
wrap
The History of the Longji Rice Terraces
Who
Where
When
How long
the local Zhuang and Yao people
in Guangxi province
started in the Yuan Dynasty
completed in the early Qing Dynasty
took hundreds of years
Paragraph 2
Why did it take so long time
large mountain areas
no modern tools
no mordern technology
make great efforts
What problems did the local people face before building terraces
What are the benefits after turning the entire mountains into terraces
There are few large, flat areas of land in the region.
Although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow.
The terraces increase the areas in which they could grow rice.
The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.
Paragraph 3
So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces
make a great effort
people
nature
change
protect
disadvantages
advantages
rainwater
clouds
move down
form
sun
heat
turn
vapour
water
rain
fall down again
Paragraph 4
Do you know the working principle of terraces
Can you find any other benefits
The Value of the Longji Rice Terraces
Why do the local people still keep their traditional way of growing rice
Do the local people change the way of growing rice with the development of technology Why
No, although modern technology could help produce more crops, these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.
be highly valued or regarded as important.
Paragraph 5
It is well-suited to the local environment and is more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
ecological significance
Terraces attract thousands of visitors to admire the great wonder.
economic significance
Our British friend Jorge got the pictures of Chinese terraces I sent him and wanted to learn more about terraces. Can you help me introduce them to him
I heard that you take a great interest in Chinese terraces. I would like to introduce them from the following four aspects.
Firstly, the history of terraces...
Secondly, the reasons of terraces...
Besides, the working principle of terraces...
Last but not least, the significance of terraces for generations of Chinese people.
Activity 4
Share
1. In what other ways do people live in harmony with nature Give examples.
Activity 5
Think & discuss
Individual...
Government...
Society...
2. What can we do to live in harmony with nature
green development；
set up natural reserves；
keep ecological balance;
in harmony with nature;
take immediate measures；
make laws to protect the natural environment;
raise the awareness of protecting the environment;
Activity 5
Think & discuss
Individual
Government
Society
Plant more trees
Use less chemicals
Set up natural reserves
Make laws to protect the natural
environment
Raise the awareness of protecting the
environment
Live in harmony with nature
Optional one
Compulsory one
Write an article to introduce the Longji Rice Terraces by using what we have learned today.
Watch the documentary on the Chinese terraces.
https://m./video/BV1244y1A7o6 buvid=Z9487B9732A384174D1A8E6E168AE7C0A41E&from_spmid=main.myhistory.0.0&is_story_h5=false&mid=w5gUsFBHNFeul7T42J4UKg%3D%3D&p=1&plat_id=114&share_from=ugc&share_medium=iphone&share_plat=ios&share_session_id=BD6B287D-CB58-4007-8CB9-6D086FC3F507&share_source=WEIXIN&share_tag=s_i&spmid=united.player-video-detail.0.0×tamp=1698371806&unique_k=ol4iDpm&up_id=326427334
Homework
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