(共43张PPT)
Unit 5
A delicate world
Part 1
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Language ability: Guide students to write a speech about Fanjing Mountain using the knowledge they have learned to further enhance their language application ability.
Learning ability: Students can understand and say "it" as the formal object, be able to use key words and phrases in the context, and retell the paragraphs of the article.
Thinking quality: Guide students to learn the organizational structure characteristics of speeches and master proficiently how to use data, examples and comparisons to support their own viewpoints.
Cultural awareness: Lead students to analyze the reasons why Shennongjia was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, deepen their understanding of the significance of the unit theme, and cultivate their awareness of loving nature and protecting the environment.
Part 2
Lead-in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1.Where is Shennongjia and what is it famous for
Shennongjia lies in the north-west of HubeProvince and is famous for its beauty and diversity.
2.What else do you know about Shennongjia
Shennongjia, the world's first UNESCO "Triple Champion" natural heritage site, has a forest coverage rate of 91.12% and 98% in its core area. It has the best-preserved subtropical forest ecosystem at 31° N latitude and is known as the "lungs of the Earth", "gene bank of species" and "Water Tower of Central China".
神农架作为全球首个联合国教科文组织“三冠王”自然遗产地,森林覆盖率高达 91.12% ,核心区达 98% ,拥有北纬31°保存最完好的亚热带森林生态系统,被誉为“地球之肺”“物种基因库”“华中水塔”。
拓展:神农架与神农氏
一、地名由来:源于神农氏“架木采药”的传说
1.架木采药
相传神农氏为寻草药救治百姓,在此处悬崖峭壁间“架木为梯以助攀援”“架木为屋以避风寒”,最终“架木为坛,跨鹤飞天”而去。后人因此将此地命名为“神农架”。
2.古籍与民俗佐证
《淮南子》《神农本草经》等古籍记载神农尝百草的事迹,而神农架现存百草冲、百草坝、百草垭等地名,及民间传唱的《神农传》史诗,均印证其采药传说。
拓展:神农架与神农氏
二、地理与文化标志:纪念始祖功绩
1.地标与祭祀场所
神农顶 :神农架最高峰,象征神农氏采药的足迹。
神农坛 :位于木鱼镇,为祭祀炎帝神农氏所建,两侧壁画刻画其“尝百草”“教稼穑”等功绩。
香溪源 :传为神农洗药池,大九湖为其斩蛟龙处。
2.农耕与医药发源地
神农架被视为炎帝开创农耕文明(教民种植五谷)和医药体系(尝百草著《神农本草经》)的核心区域。
Part 3
Reading
pre-reading
Learn 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 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.
讲座是最古老的教学方法之一,至今仍被广泛使用。典型的讲座通常以直接讨论主题开始。然后用数据、例子和比较来支持主要观点。为了保持观众的兴趣,语言和视觉信息都被使用。讲座结束后通常会有一个简短的问答环节。
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PREDICITING
Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
The title raises a question: why did Shennongjia make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data (D), examples (E) or make comparisons (C).
1.The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3,000 metres above sea level, … _____
2. … over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there. This represents more than ten per cent of China’s total floral richness. _____
3.Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species, including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey and the Clouded Leopard. _____
4.In winter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. _____
5.Although endangered elsewhere in China due to the invasion of foreign species, the bees of Shennongjia have coexisted with the local people for centuries. _____
D
D
D
E
C
SKIMMING
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SCANNING
Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
paras. 1
paras. 2
paras. 5
paras. 4
para. 6
para. 3
paras. 7
paras. 8
paras. 9
A. The second criterion Shennongjia meets.
B. The first criterion Shennongjia meets.
C. The beginning of a lecture.
D.The local people are in very harmony with nature
E. The end of the speech.
F. Why was Shennongjia chosen by UNESCO
G. It is difficult for scientists to take care of many species.
H. Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO WorldHeritage List in 2016.
I. Shennongjia is worth awarding the place on the list.
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Think & Share
What roles do the questions in Paragraph 2 play
According to the passage, what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia
Which part of Shennongjia interests you most Why
The questions in Paragraph 2 serve to introducethe topic and attract the audience.
To protect the ecology of Shennongjia, scientistsmake every effort to look after the species. Inwinter, scientists brave heavy snow and freezingtemperatures to supply food to the GoldenSnub-nosed Monkey. More importantly, the local people live in harmony with nature. They take things from nature without damaging it.
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INTENSIVE READING
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.Why is Shennongjia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
A. Because its forests stretch on and on like greatgreen seas.
B. Because of the legendary father of Chinese herbalmedicine, Shennong.
C.Because it satisfies the two requirements of the list.
D.Because it has the mysterious creature called“Yeren”.
2.How many plant species are there in Shennongjia
A. More than 3 ,000. B. More than 30 ,000.
C.More than 600.o D. More than 20,000
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INTENSIVE READING
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
3.What leads to a great variation in climatic conditions in Shennongjia
A. Its wide variety of plants and animals.
B. Its naturally-balanced environment.
C. Its millions of years of history.
D. Its vast region in altitude.
4.According to the passage, what impressed theauthor most
A. A local village. B. The local people.
C. Some special honey. D. The wild bees.
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INTENSIVE READING
Work in groups.
Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island and Shennongjia.
1.Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
Similarities:
Both have unique animals.
Both have wild and natural beauty.
Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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INTENSIVE READING
1.Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.
Differences:
Macquarie is an island, while Shennongjia is a mountainous area.
Macquarie Island was once in chaos due to the introduction of non-native species, while Shennongjia has always been in natural harmony.
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.
Shennongjia has more varied species of plants and animals than Macquarie Island.
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INTENSIVE READING
Work in groups.
Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island and Shennongjia.
2.Decide what conclusions you can draw from comparing the two places and what you would like to include in your talk.
Give your talk to the class.
Sample
Conclusion:
1. The dialectical relationship between nature and civilization : Macquarie Island demonstrates pure geological power, Shennongjia embodies the wisdom of coexistence between man and ecology, together they interpret the multiple dimensions of the value of nature.
2. Complementarity of conservation models : Research-led isolation conservation (Macquarie Island) and culture-driven sustainable use (Shennongjia) provide dual paradigms for global heritage conservation.
3. Time Scale Implications : The plate movement on Macquarie Island spans millions of years, and the farming heritage on Shennongjia spans thousands of years, highlighting ecological resilience at different scales.
结论:
1.自然与文明的辩证关系 :麦夸里岛展现纯粹地质力量,神农架体现人类与生态的共生智慧,二者共同诠释自然价值的多元维度。
2.保护模式的互补性 :科研主导的隔离保护(麦夸里岛)与文化驱动的可持续利用(神农架)为全球遗产保护提供双重范式。
3.时间尺度的启示 :麦夸里岛的板块运动以百万年计,神农架的农耕传承以千年计,凸显不同尺度下的生态韧性。
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Read the passage and answer the questions.
1.Where is Fanjing Mountain Why is it significant
2.Why was Fanjing Mountain selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Fanjing Mountain is located in Guizhou Province.
It is significant because it represents one of the country’s great achievements in environmental protection.
The main reason for its inclusion is its biological diversity, with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species within its protected area.
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Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. Do online research if necessary.
Opening
1) greeting
2) introduction to the topic:
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The wonders of Fanjing Mountain.
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Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. Do online research if necessary.
Reason for selection:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fanjing Mountain represents one of the country’s greatest achievements in environmental protection.
The rich biodiversity of the Wuling Mountain range is the principal reason.
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Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. Do online research if necessary.
Other information:
1)______________________________________________________________________________________
2)______________________________________________________________________________________
Fanjing Mountain is renowned for the breathtaking views from the summit.
When night falls, the Mushroom Stone is illuminated so that visitors can enjoy the wonders of Fanjing Mountain.
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Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5. Do online research if necessary.
Conclusion:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Fanjing Mountain deserves to earn its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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拓展:
Greeting:
Good afternoon, everyone! I’m very happy to be here to give a short lecture.
Introduction to the topic:
Today I am going to talk about...
The purpose of my presentation is to introduce...
Explain the structure of your speech:
I’ll mainly talk about three points...
During my talk, I’ll be looking at three areas. First, ... Second, ...
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Present the subject itself:
To start with, I’d like to talk about the.../The first problem today is that.../Let’s go to the first topic...
Summarize your lecture:
To conclude/In conclusion/To sum up,.../Finally, I’d like to repeat the points I made at the beginning.
Thank your audience:
Many thanks for your attention./Thank you all for being such attentive audience.
Raise your question:
Does anyone have any questions /If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Sample
The Wonders of Fanjing Mountain
Good afternoon, everyone! I’m very happy to be here to give a short lecture.
Have you ever heard of Fanjing Mountain Or have you ever visited it If you haven’t, you soon will! Fanjing Mountain lies in Tongren, Guizhou Province with an elevation of about 2,570 metres. It is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountain range in south-west China. Fanjing Mountain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
Sample
The Fanjingshan Nature Reserve was established in 1978 and represents one of the country’s greatest achievements in environmental protection. The rich biodiversity of the Wuling Mountain range is the principal reason for Fanjing Mountain’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage prising the largest subtropical primeval beech forest, the region is home to 2,000 species of plants, such as the endangered Chinese dove tree. Endangered animal species that can be found on Fanjing Mountain and its surrounding mountain range include the Chinese giant salamander, forest musk deer and grey snub-nosed monkey.
Sample
Fanjing Mountain is of course also renowned for the breathtaking views from its summit or, more accurately “summits”, as there are three of these! And when night falls leaving this magnificent scenery in darkness, the Mushroom Stone, one of the many strange rock formations, is illuminated so that visitors can still marvel at the wonders of Fanjing Mountain.
All explains why Fanjing Mountain earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Thank you for your listening! Now, does anyone have any questions
Read the quote and answer the questions.
1.What is your understanding of “clear waters and lush mountains” and “gold and silver”
2.What message is conveyed by the quote
“Clear Waters and Lush Mountains” refers to our natural environments and “Gold and Silver” refers to invaluable assets.
The quote conveys that natural environments are also invaluable assets and we should make every effort to protect them.
Work in groups. Talk about your understanding of the quote. Find example(s) that can prove it and make notes.
My understanding:
My example(s):
Conclusion:
“clear waters and lush mountains” means a good environment. And “gold and silver” means wealth. The quote means a good environment equals wealth.
We have planted more trees in North and Northwest China over past decades, and now the sandstorm are becoming less and less.
Clear waters and lush mountains are gold and silver.
Prepare a short speech. Consider the following:
1.the structure of your speech
2.useful words, expressions and structures
Vocabulary
1. represent
representative n. 代表;典型人物 adj.典型的,有代表性的
representation n. 表现形式,描绘
a representative of... ……的代表/典型代表
representative of... 典型的……,有代表性的……
练习:图中升起的太阳是希望的象征。
The rising sun in the picture is a __________________ of hope.
representation
Vocabulary
2. pleasure
take pleasure in(doing)sth. 很高兴做某事
give sb.pleasure to do sth. 做某事给某人带来乐趣
with pleasure 高兴地;(用于应答)非常乐意
for pleasure 作为消遣
please vi.&v.使满意,使愉快(其宾语通常是人)
pleasant adj.吸引人的,令人愉快的(常用来修饰事物
pleased adj.高兴的,快乐的;满意的(常用来修饰人)
练习:我们组的每个人都愉快地努力学习。
Everybody in our team studies hard _______________________.
with pleasure
Vocabulary
3. make it
make up 编造;化妆;构成
make up one's mind 某人下定决心
make up for 弥补,补偿
make a difference 有影响
make sense 有意义,讲得通
make out 看清,听清,辨认清楚;声称
练习:The little boy tried more than once and_________________(最后成功了).
made it at last
Part 4
Exercise
Exercise
单词拼写
1.Now, our time is up. In the next s we'll talk about how to be confident about ourselves.
2.—Why didn't you respond to their g ?
—Sorry, I didn't realize they were waving at me.
3.Today, as people walk on the (广大的)land of Sanjiangyuan,they cannot help but be impressed by the beauty of nature.
4.At age 12,Jane wasdiagnosed(诊断)with a (罕见的)and deadly
cancer and was informed that high - risk surgery was her only chance.
5. (比较) with his previous movies shows how Lee has developed as a director.
ession
reetings
vast
rare
Comparison
Exercise
语法填空
1.The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise, if (take) regularly, can improve our health.
2.Please allow me to thank you for your offer of help on behalf my colleagues.
3. (apparent), they two don't share the same interest, but they still get along very well.
4.Many visitors think it a great ( please ) for them to go on a trip to Guilin.
5.If you work harder at your lesson, I'm sure you will make in the next examination.
6.We have very strict quality control and anything imperfect is rejected, so customers feel secure our products.
taken
of
Apparently
pleasure
it
about
Exercise
用方框内短语的适当形式填空(有两项为多余选项)
be regarded as name after in greeting coexist with in return
1.In the long run, technology can help make economic development
conservation of the environment.
2.As a reward for his contribution to botany, Joseph Banks had a flower him.
3.Being exposed to English as much as possible the best way to
learn English well.
coexist with
named after
is regarded as
Part 5
Homework
1.完成课后习题
2.写一篇有关环境保护的演讲稿
3.预习第六单元第81-85页
Homework
See you next class!