Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 3 Great rivers 课件(共21张PPT) 2025-2026学年冀教版（2024）八年级上册
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(共21张PPT)
Natural wonders of the world
Unit 6
3 Great rivers
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will be able to:
Master key words and phrases related to great rivers, such as “the Yellow River” “the Changjiang River” “the Nile” and “the Amazon River”, etc.
Understand and correctly use comparative and superlative adjectives, like “longer” “longest” “faster” “widest”, etc., to make comparisons as required by the New Curriculum Standards.
Develop students’ listening and speaking abilities through reading and answering questions about the conversation on great rivers. They should be able to accurately understand and respond to questions about the lengths, characteristics and significance of different rivers.
1 Read the questions and give your answers.
A How many large rivers do you know in China What are they
B How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Li Meng: I’m trying to locate the Yellow River. Can you help me
Li Ming: Sure, Li Meng. The Yellow River has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几” .
Li Meng: Oh, I see it now! Right here! How long is it
Li Ming: It’s 5,464 kilometres long. It is important to us as our “Mother River”.
Li Meng: It is so long! Is it the longest river in China
Li Ming: No, it is the second longest. The Changjiang River is longer than it.
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Li Meng: How long is the Changjiang River
Li Ming: It is 6,300 kilometres long.
Li Meng: Let me check. 6,300 minus 5,464... It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River.
Li Ming: You’re quick with numbers, Li Meng! The Yellow River and the Changjiang River are very important in our cultural development.
Li Meng: They are great!
Li Ming: Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world
Li Meng: Yes, please!
Li Ming: Well, the Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world. There’s also the Amazon River in South America, and the Congo River in Africa. These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history.
Li Meng: That’s amazing! I would love to explore these rivers someday.
A What is unique about the shape of the Yellow River
B How much longer is the Changjiang River than the Yellow River
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
The Yellow River has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几”.
It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River.
Read the conversation and choose the correct answer.
1.How long is the Changjiang River __________
A. 5,464 km B. 6,300 km
C. 8,000 km D. 4,000 km
2.Which river is called China’s “Mother River” __________
A. The Changjiang River B. The Yellow River
C. The Nile River D. The Amazon River
B
B
Read the conversation and write true(T) or false(F).
The Yellow River is the longest river in China. （ ）
The Changjiang River is 836 km shorter than the Yellow River. （ ）
Rivers like the Nile and the Amazon river were important for ancient civilizations. （ ）
F
F
T
3 Read the sentences and pay attention to the words in yellow. Then fill in the blanks.
The Changjiang River is longer than it.
Is it the longest river in China
To compare two or more things, we use comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs. We usually add -er and -est to words to make comparatives and superlatives.
A Bill runs ____________(fast) than any other boy in his class.
B This river is three metres _____________(wide) than that one.
C Hainan Island is the second ____________(large) island in China.
D The weather in Chongqing is __________(hot) than that in Beijing.
faster
wider
largest
hotter
4 Read and complete the passage.
A. still lower B. the longest river C. the highest peak D. the largest river E. the world’s tallest
Do you know more world records related to landscapes The Amazon River is ____________ in terms of water volume. On the other hand, the Nile is ________ in the world. Angel Falls in Venezuela holds the record for __________. It has a height of 979 metres and a width of around 150 metres. When it comes to mountains, Mount Qomolangma stands tall as ______ in the world. It is 8,848.86 metres above sea level. Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close are but _________. There are many other remarkable natural features and geographical wonders around the globe.
D
B
E
C
A
5 Do you want to know about more landscapes in the world Find more information and share it with your partner.
“locate” 作为动词，意为“找出……的准确位置，后接要确定位置的事物作宾语。
Point
例句：
Can you help me locate the library on the campus map
（你能帮我在校园地图上找到图书馆的位置吗？）
1. I’m trying to locate the Yellow River. Can you help me
2. It is important to us as our “Mother River”.
意思是 “对……来说是重要的” ，用于描述某事物对特定对象的重要性。
Point
用法：
“be” 动词根据句子的时态和主语的单复数进行变化，后面接 “to + 某人” 。
例句：
Good health is very important to us.
（良好的健康对我们来说非常重要。）
Education is important to every child.
（教育对每个孩子来说都很重要。）
3. Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world
would like to do sth.常用于有礼貌地提出邀请、建议或询问对方的意愿，意为 “想要做某事” 。
Point
用法：
would like 后接动词不定式 to do 作宾语。它的一般疑问句形式是把 would 提到主语前面。
例句：
I would like to visit the Great Wall someday.
（我希望有一天能去参观长城。）
Would you like to have a cup of coffee （你想要来一杯咖啡吗？）
4. The Amazon River is the largest river in terms of water volume.
表示 “就……而言；从……方面来说” ，用于从某个特定的角度或方面来讨论或描述事物。
Point
用法：
后接名词、代词或动名词等，在句中作状语。
例句：
In terms of technology, this company is far ahead of its competitors.
（就技术而言，这家公司远远领先于它的竞争对手。）
The book is excellent in terms of its content.
（从内容方面来说，这本书非常出色。）
意思是 “接近；靠近” ，可用于描述距离上的接近，也可用于抽象意义上接近某个标准、水平等。
Point
讲解：
为不及物动词短语，后面若要接宾语，需借助介词 to 。
例句：
Please come close. I want to tell you a secret.
（请靠近点，我想告诉你一个秘密。）
He tried hard, but still didn’t come close to winning the game.
（他很努力，但还是没能接近赢得比赛（的目标）。）
5. Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close...
B
一、单项选择
Can you your home on the map
A. touch B. locate C. look D. expect
2. terms of sports, Tom likes basketball best.
A. In B. To C. For D. At
3.The Amazon River is very important ______ the people living near it.
A. from B. with C. to D. at
4.Would you like ______ to the park with me this weekend
A. go B. going C. to go D. went
A
C
C
二、英汉互译
这本字典对我的学习很重要。
Would you like to visit the museum with us
In terms of art, she has a great talent.
This dictionary is very important to my study.
你想和我们一起参观博物馆吗？
就艺术方面来说，她很有天赋。
Required（必做）
Optional（选做）
Select 5 sentences in the article that contain important grammar or sentence patterns for transcription. After the transcription is completed, use different coloured pens to mark the subject, predicate, object, attribute, adverbial and other components of the sentence.
Copy important phrases like “play a role in, a sense of responsibility, build up, be beneficial to, not only... but also..., work with, cooperate with” 3 times each. After copying, write a short situational description for each phrase, indicating the circumstances in which the phrase would be used.
Natural wonders of the world
Unit 6
3 Great rivers
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will be able to:
Master key words and phrases related to great rivers, such as “the Yellow River” “the Changjiang River” “the Nile” and “the Amazon River”, etc.
Understand and correctly use comparative and superlative adjectives, like “longer” “longest” “faster” “widest”, etc., to make comparisons as required by the New Curriculum Standards.
Develop students’ listening and speaking abilities through reading and answering questions about the conversation on great rivers. They should be able to accurately understand and respond to questions about the lengths, characteristics and significance of different rivers.
1 Read the questions and give your answers.
A How many large rivers do you know in China What are they
B How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Li Meng: I’m trying to locate the Yellow River. Can you help me
Li Ming: Sure, Li Meng. The Yellow River has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几” .
Li Meng: Oh, I see it now! Right here! How long is it
Li Ming: It’s 5,464 kilometres long. It is important to us as our “Mother River”.
Li Meng: It is so long! Is it the longest river in China
Li Ming: No, it is the second longest. The Changjiang River is longer than it.
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Li Meng: How long is the Changjiang River
Li Ming: It is 6,300 kilometres long.
Li Meng: Let me check. 6,300 minus 5,464... It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River.
Li Ming: You’re quick with numbers, Li Meng! The Yellow River and the Changjiang River are very important in our cultural development.
Li Meng: They are great!
Li Ming: Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world
Li Meng: Yes, please!
Li Ming: Well, the Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world. There’s also the Amazon River in South America, and the Congo River in Africa. These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history.
Li Meng: That’s amazing! I would love to explore these rivers someday.
A What is unique about the shape of the Yellow River
B How much longer is the Changjiang River than the Yellow River
2 Read the conversation and answer the questions.
The Yellow River has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几”.
It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River.
Read the conversation and choose the correct answer.
1.How long is the Changjiang River __________
A. 5,464 km B. 6,300 km
C. 8,000 km D. 4,000 km
2.Which river is called China’s “Mother River” __________
A. The Changjiang River B. The Yellow River
C. The Nile River D. The Amazon River
B
B
Read the conversation and write true(T) or false(F).
The Yellow River is the longest river in China. （ ）
The Changjiang River is 836 km shorter than the Yellow River. （ ）
Rivers like the Nile and the Amazon river were important for ancient civilizations. （ ）
F
F
T
3 Read the sentences and pay attention to the words in yellow. Then fill in the blanks.
The Changjiang River is longer than it.
Is it the longest river in China
To compare two or more things, we use comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs. We usually add -er and -est to words to make comparatives and superlatives.
A Bill runs ____________(fast) than any other boy in his class.
B This river is three metres _____________(wide) than that one.
C Hainan Island is the second ____________(large) island in China.
D The weather in Chongqing is __________(hot) than that in Beijing.
faster
wider
largest
hotter
4 Read and complete the passage.
A. still lower B. the longest river C. the highest peak D. the largest river E. the world’s tallest
Do you know more world records related to landscapes The Amazon River is ____________ in terms of water volume. On the other hand, the Nile is ________ in the world. Angel Falls in Venezuela holds the record for __________. It has a height of 979 metres and a width of around 150 metres. When it comes to mountains, Mount Qomolangma stands tall as ______ in the world. It is 8,848.86 metres above sea level. Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close are but _________. There are many other remarkable natural features and geographical wonders around the globe.
D
B
E
C
A
5 Do you want to know about more landscapes in the world Find more information and share it with your partner.
“locate” 作为动词，意为“找出……的准确位置，后接要确定位置的事物作宾语。
Point
例句：
Can you help me locate the library on the campus map
（你能帮我在校园地图上找到图书馆的位置吗？）
1. I’m trying to locate the Yellow River. Can you help me
2. It is important to us as our “Mother River”.
意思是 “对……来说是重要的” ，用于描述某事物对特定对象的重要性。
Point
用法：
“be” 动词根据句子的时态和主语的单复数进行变化，后面接 “to + 某人” 。
例句：
Good health is very important to us.
（良好的健康对我们来说非常重要。）
Education is important to every child.
（教育对每个孩子来说都很重要。）
3. Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world
would like to do sth.常用于有礼貌地提出邀请、建议或询问对方的意愿，意为 “想要做某事” 。
Point
用法：
would like 后接动词不定式 to do 作宾语。它的一般疑问句形式是把 would 提到主语前面。
例句：
I would like to visit the Great Wall someday.
（我希望有一天能去参观长城。）
Would you like to have a cup of coffee （你想要来一杯咖啡吗？）
4. The Amazon River is the largest river in terms of water volume.
表示 “就……而言；从……方面来说” ，用于从某个特定的角度或方面来讨论或描述事物。
Point
用法：
后接名词、代词或动名词等，在句中作状语。
例句：
In terms of technology, this company is far ahead of its competitors.
（就技术而言，这家公司远远领先于它的竞争对手。）
The book is excellent in terms of its content.
（从内容方面来说，这本书非常出色。）
意思是 “接近；靠近” ，可用于描述距离上的接近，也可用于抽象意义上接近某个标准、水平等。
Point
讲解：
为不及物动词短语，后面若要接宾语，需借助介词 to 。
例句：
Please come close. I want to tell you a secret.
（请靠近点，我想告诉你一个秘密。）
He tried hard, but still didn’t come close to winning the game.
（他很努力，但还是没能接近赢得比赛（的目标）。）
5. Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close...
B
一、单项选择
Can you your home on the map
A. touch B. locate C. look D. expect
2. terms of sports, Tom likes basketball best.
A. In B. To C. For D. At
3.The Amazon River is very important ______ the people living near it.
A. from B. with C. to D. at
4.Would you like ______ to the park with me this weekend
A. go B. going C. to go D. went
A
C
C
二、英汉互译
这本字典对我的学习很重要。
Would you like to visit the museum with us
In terms of art, she has a great talent.
This dictionary is very important to my study.
你想和我们一起参观博物馆吗？
就艺术方面来说，她很有天赋。
Required（必做）
Optional（选做）
Select 5 sentences in the article that contain important grammar or sentence patterns for transcription. After the transcription is completed, use different coloured pens to mark the subject, predicate, object, attribute, adverbial and other components of the sentence.
Copy important phrases like “play a role in, a sense of responsibility, build up, be beneficial to, not only... but also..., work with, cooperate with” 3 times each. After copying, write a short situational description for each phrase, indicating the circumstances in which the phrase would be used.
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