Unit 6 At One with Nature Starting outandunderstanding ideas ppt课件-（2019）新外研版高中英语高一必修第一册.pptx

1、Starting out and understanding ideasLead-inEnjoy a short video and answer the questions.1. What are the problems faced by Venice?2.Are there any similar cities or towns in China?1. What are the problems faced by Venice?Saltwater is slowly damaging the bases of Venices buildings, making the city grad

2、ually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter, causing more problems.Look at the pictures and answer the questions.1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture.2. How Gunagxis geographical features influence the lives of people in GUnagxi.inclined ro

3、ofsheavy snowthick clothesIn Russia, it can get very cold with heavy sown in winter, so people live in houses with inclined roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities.How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture.In the UK, the _(温和的气候) and_(公园) in

4、 towns and cities provide a _(宜人的自然环境) _ people can _(放松并享受生活).mild climateparkspleasant natural environmentin whichrelax and enjoy lifeIn north-west China, the yellow earth is thick and compacted, so people build cave dwellings as their place of residence. In the provinces of Shanxi and Shanxi wher

5、e the yellow earth (called loess 黄土) is quite compacted（坚实的）, cave houses have been in use for centuries. With the rapid urbanization of Chinese villages, peoples living conditions have been greatly improved. In Myanmar, the climate is hot and humid and there are many rivers. Many people live in bam

6、boo houses on stilts, which keep them above the water.The structures are designed to suit the weather and avoid floods, snakes and other beasts. The roofs are usually laid with grass or tile. Located in Longsheng County, Guilin, the Longji rice terraces are built by Zhuang and Yao people. Living in

7、a mountainous area, which is not suitable for the development of agricuture, Zhuang and Yao people take the advantage of their intelligence to built these spectacular terraces. They are at an altitude of 330-1,110 meters. The highest rice terraces located at 880 meters above sea level while the lowe

8、st of it is about 380 meters. Their wonderful scenery attracts numberous photographers every year.Fast-reading Read the passage quickly and match the main idea of each paragraph.Para 1 The reasons for building terracesPara 2 The working principles(原则) of the terracesPara 3 The vivid (生动的) descriptio

9、n of the terracesPara 4 The meaning of the terraces to local peoplePara 5 The history of the terracesLearning tips:Main idea often comes at the beginning of a paragraph; sometimes, it appears in the middle or at the end.A. Narration(记叙文) B.Argumentation(议论文) C. Practical Writing(应用文)D. Exposition (说

10、明文)2. What kind of article is the passage?用以解释或揭示事物的状态、特征、演变、结果及其相互之间的关系，这类文体的文章，首句往往是主题句，开门见山，说明文章的关注对象：英语说明文的总体结构通常为三部份，说明对象、说明过程和归纳总结。常见的说明方法：1.定义与诠释说明;2.举例与引用说明;3.分类与图表说明;4.比较与比喻说明;5.分析与综合说明;就高考英语说明文的阅读而言，首先要抓住文章说明的要点，也就是要抓住被说明对象的实质性特征;弄清作者从哪个角度、哪个层面开始说明;并明白文章最后的说明结论。高考说明文阅读材料通常介绍最新科技、重大成就、生活时尚、

11、流行现象等。了解说明文的写作手法、说明方法，理清短文结构及段落中心思想是答题关键。Lets read for more details about the Longji Terracescolorthingverbsspringsummerautumnwintersilverwaterwrapshinebright greengrowing ricegoldwhiteturnarecoverwhite frostCareful-reading read for more detailsspringsummerautumnwinterWhy do we call it Longji ? What

12、 does itlook like?WhoWhenHow longZhuang and Yao peopleYuan Dynasty Qing DynastyHundreds of yearsbuilding3. So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces? Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces therefore meant t

13、hat they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, although the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.problemsolution_ large and flat areas in the region_ t

14、he areas where they could grow rice_ mountains_ rainwater_ soil_ the soil from being _ _fewincreasesteepcatchshallowpreventwashedawayRead para 3 and fill in the formRead para 4 and find out the working principle.heatvaporcloudsrainwaterwaterwaysDescribe Choose the authors purpose in writing the pass

15、age.A. To praise the wisdom of the ethnic groups living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous RegionB. To explain how people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice TerracesC. To describe the beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces and to attract visitors to this scenic spot.The passage may appear

16、 in a _.A. JournalB. Travel guideC. Popular magazineD. StorybookPost-reading Read the passage again and fill in ithe blanks. Imagine the colours of mountains vary depending on different 1._(season). It was because of the linked-together rice terraces on the mountains. _(locate) in Guangxi, the Longj

17、i Rice Terraces were built by local Zhuang and Yao people. The construction of the terraces begain in the Yuan Dynasty, and continued until the early Qing Dynasty when the work 3._(complete). seasonsLocatedwas completed The main reason why these people took hundreds of years to build the terraces wa

18、s that there 4._(be) few large, flat areas of land in the rigion. They turned mountains into terraces to increase the land for rice. Besides, the flat terraces can prevent the soil on the mountains from being washed away. wereWhats the most significant, the design of the terraces is 5_clever that th

19、ere are hundreds of waterways connected together, making rainwater move down the mountains and into terraces. The rainwater is turned into gas by the sun and then into clouds, 6._, in turn, become rain to irrigate terraces. These terraces are home to birds and fish, some 7._which can get rid of harm

20、ful insects of crops.sowhichof As well as 8._(it) amazing scenery, Longji is also the area to visit to experience Chinas traditional culture. The people there attached 9._(significant) to traditions. Although modern technology develops 10._(rapid), they will pass ancient method of agriculture from generation to generation.itssignificancerapidlySummaryExposition: Longji Rice TerracesDefferent colors in seasonsHistoryReasonsWorking principleSignificcanceHomeworkExercise book P221 C 阅读理解requirements：1. To tell its writing type. 2. To analyse its structure. 3. To make the best choice.Thank You!