1、 What are the problems faced by Venice? Venice is faced with the problems caused by water. Saltwater is slowly damaging the bases of Venices buildings, making the city gradually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter, causing more problems. The Floating City Are there any similar cities or towns
2、 in China? Introduce one to the class. Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Russia United Kingdom China Myanmar Russia In Russia, it can get very cold with heavy snow in winter. So people live in houses with inclined roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities. In the UK, the mild
3、climate and parks in towns and cities provide a pleasant natural environment. United Kingdom So people can relax and enjoy their lives comfortably. China In north-west China, the yellow earth is thick and compacted. Warm in winter and cool in summer, these dwellings are a perfect example of people l
4、iving in harmony with nature. So people build cave dwellings (窑洞窑洞) as their place of residence. Myanmar In Myanmar(缅甸缅甸), the climate is hot and humid and there are many river. So many people live in bamboo houses on stilts(桩桩 子子,支柱支柱), which keep them above the water. What is the natural environme
5、nt of your home town like? How is your life influenced by it? Self-evaluationSelf-evaluation 各个击破各个击破 1. What are the problems faced by Venice? Why? 2. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in the four pictures on page 61? 3. What do you think of the relationship between the natural environment and your lifestyle? 1. Search more information about the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups on the Internet. 2. Preview the passage Longji Rice Terraces on pages 62-63.
