Learning from nature
Book 6 Unit 5
Starting out
Read the quotes and answer the questions.
1 What is the common message conveyed in these quotes?
The common message conveyed in these quotes is that they have a close relation with nature and they respect nature and get inspirations from nature.
2 Have you ever learnt anything from nature? Give examples.
Starting out
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video?
2 Which one inspires you the most?
Starting out
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1 What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video?
Trees give us lessons about strength in the face of hard times.
Succulents (肉质植物) in deserts give us lessons about learning to adapt to the environment.
From birds, we learn to spread our wings and fly to reach our full potential.
From salmon, we learn the importance of perseverance in order to achieve our goals.
Ants teach us to embrace responsibility and always do our best.
2 Which one inspires you the most?
B6U5
Using language
Inspiration from animals
Inspiration from animals
What are the types of biomimicry mentioned in the passage?
Activity 5
Complete the information with the words and expressions in bold.
Inspiration from animals
taking
inspiration from
Copying
observing
inspired by
seeking solutions to
Activity 6
Inspiration from animals
1 Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements?
2 What were Hua Tuo’s achievements?
Activity 8
credit sb with sth 认为...某人的功劳
Inspiration from animals
Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned.
Activity 9
Inspiration from animals
Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi.
identified with a form of exercise
the organs to work better
does good to
the heart to
work well
deer exercise
good for the lung
to live to an advanced age
more than 90 years of age
mental benefits
to relax the mind and improve concentration
By…, you learn…
It helps people to…
... is good for...
Really?
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
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