1、UNIT 6At one with natureStarting out&Understanding ideasStarting out1 Watch the video and answer the questions.1What are the problems faced by Venice?2Are there any similar cities or towns in China?Introduce one to the class.1 Watch the video and answer the questions.1What are the problems faced by
2、Venice?2Are there any similar cities or towns in China?Introduce one to the class.Venice Venice is faced with the problems caused by water.Saltwater is is faced with the problems caused by water.Saltwater is slowly damaging slowly damaging the the bases of bases of VeniceVenice s buildingss building
3、s,making the city gradually sink.Floods also hit making the city gradually sink.Floods also hit the city each winterthe city each winter,causing more problems.causing more problems.2Look at the pictures and answer the questions.1How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local peopl
4、e in each picture?2What is the natural environment of your home town like?How is your life influenced by it?In Russia,it can get very cold with heavy snow in winter,so people live in houses withinclined roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities.In the United Kingdom,the mild climate and pa
5、rks in towns and cities provide a pleasant natural environment in which people can relax and enjoy life.In north-west China,the yellow earth is thick and compacted,so people build cave dwellings as their place of residence.In Myanmar,the climate is hot and humid and there are many rivers.Many people
6、 live in bamboo houses on stilts,which keep them above the water.Russia United Kingdom China MyanmarUnderstanding ideas1 Look at the pictures and talk about what you know about the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups.The Zhuang ethnic group(壮族)is the most populous ethnic minority of China.Zhuang jin(壮锦)and
7、 bamboo woven goods(竹编产品)are very famous.Their ethnic culture includes drums,folk songs and Zhuang operas.The Yao ethnic group(瑶族)is the most widely distributed(分布)ethnic minority in South China and one of the oldest ethnic groups in China.2Read the passage and find out what problems the local peopl
8、e solved by working with nature.Two problems are solved.The first one is that there are few large,flat areas of land in the region for people to grow rice.The other one is that the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow.3 Choose the authors purpose in writing the passage.1To praise the wisdom o
9、f the ethnic groups living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.2To explain how people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces.3To describe the beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces and to attract visitors to this scenic spot.o4 Read the summary of the passage and correct four f
10、actual mistakes.The Longji Rice Terraces were built by the local Zhuang ethnic group alone.Though there are many large,flat areas in the region,they built terraces on the mountains to have more areas to grow rice.The terraces are cleverly designed,and can wash away the shallow soil.There are hundred
11、 of waterways,along which rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces.Today,local people use modern methods to maintain the terraces,and they attract lots of visitors from all over the country.The Longji Rice Terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people.Since there are fewlarg
12、e,flat areas of land in the region,they built terraces on the mountains to have more areas to grow rice.The terraces are cleverly designed,and can hold the shallow soil.There are hundreds of waterways,along which rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces.Today,local people use ancient
13、 methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces,and they attract lots of visitors from all over the country.5Work in pairs.Read the passage again and find out the working principle of the Longji Rice Terraces.Then use the picture to retell it in your own words.During the rainy season,rainwater move
14、s down the mountains along these waterways and into the terraces.The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour.This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.Think&Share1Why do the local people still keep their traditional way of growin rice?2In what other ways
15、 do people live in harmony with nature?Give examples.Because the knowledge is passed down through generations of families,and it suits the natural environment.阅读理解阅读理解(根据课文内容选择正确答案)1.What does the writer think of the Longji Rice Terraces all year long?A.Beautiful.B.Common.C.Just so-so.D.Unpleasant.2
16、.What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2?A.The terraces scenery.B.The terraces future.C.The terraces function.D.The terraces history.课堂整体阅读习题3.What is the most important about the building of the terraces?A.They were built many years ago.B.They have become a tourist attraction.C.They w
17、ere built in harmony with nature.D.They have brought the locals much money.4.Whats the right order of the working principle of Longji Rice Terraces?(1)Clouds form.(2)The sun heats the water.(3)The water is turned into vapour.(4)Rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.(5)Rainwater moves
18、 down the mountains and into terraces along the waterways.A.(3)(1)(2)(5)(4)B.(5)(2)(1)(3)(4)C.(3)(5)(2)(1)(4)D.(3)(2)(4)(1)(5)5.Why does the writer mention modern technology?A.To show the terraces are out of date.B.To show the terraces are still valuable.C.To tell how the terraces are kept better.D.
19、To tell why the terraces are abandoned.语法填空语法填空(根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文)The Longji Rice Terraces 1 (build)by the local Zhuang and Yao people,to whom Guangxi is home.2 (start)in the Yuan Dynasty,work on the terraces took hundreds of years,until 3(it)completion in the early Qing Dynasty.These terraces increas
20、e the areas in 4people could grow rice.Besides,they can catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from 5 _(wash)away.But perhaps 6is most significant is the way in which people 7 (work)in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice.Although modern technology could help produce more 8(cro
21、p),new generations continue to use ancient methods of agriculture to maintain the terraces.Today,the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of 9_(visit)who come to admire this great wonder created by people 10_nature working together.were builtStartingitswhichbeing washedwhathave workedcropsvisitors
22、and Language points教材原句p.62Reaching as far as the eye can see,these terraces cover tall mountains.目之所及,这些梯田覆盖着高山1 as far as 远至,远到;到程度 搭配搭配 as far as the eye can/could see 目之所及 as far as I know 据我所知 as far as I can remember 就我所记得的 as far as sb.is concerned 就某人而言;在某人看来 Fields and hills stretched out a
23、s far as the eye could see.目之所及,田野山丘绵延不绝。As far as I know,Jack is occupied with an art show now.据我所知,杰克现在正忙于一场艺术展。As far as Im concerned,he doesnt upset you on purpose.在我看来,他不是故意惹你不开心的。核心词汇题组练领悟方法【归纳拓展归纳拓展】as long as 和一样长;只要as soon as 一就as well as 和一样好;也,还完成句子完成句子(1)(据我所知),he does voluntary work in
24、his spare time.(2)(就他而言),what other people think is not the most important thing.(3)(在我看来),there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger.(4)Daddy didnt mind what we were doing,(只要)we were together,having fun.(5)(他 一 回 来),Ill tell him when you will come and see him.As far as I knowAs fa
25、r as he is concernedAs far as I am concernedas long asAs soon as he comes back教材原句p.63The fat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.平坦的梯田能够储存雨水,防止土壤被冲走。2 prevent v.阻挡,防止 搭配搭配:prevent.(from)doing sth.阻止做某事 Put a lid on to prevent heat escaping.盖上盖子,以免热气跑了。His back i
26、njury may prevent him(from)playing in tomorrows game.他背部的伤可能使他参加不了明天的比赛。【归纳拓展归纳拓展】keep.from doing sth.stop.(from)doing sth.阻止做某事protect.from/against 保护免受【误区警示误区警示】(1)keep.from doing sth.中的 from 不能省略,因为如果省略,意思就会发生变化:keep.doing sth.使一直做某事。(2)用于被动语态时,keep/stop/prevent.from doing sth.结构中的from 均不能省略。单句语法
27、填空单句语法填空(1)词汇复现 The expert designed a solution to plant trees in the desert (prevent)soil loss.完成句子完成句子(2)Youd better wear a pair of sunglasses_ _(以保护眼睛免受伤害).(3)As you know,it is my duty to (保护我妹妹免受)being hurt when they are in danger.(4)We (被阻止出去)by the heavy rain.to prevent to protect your eyes fro
28、m/against being harmed 或 to prevent/stop your eyes(from)being harmed 或 to keep your eyes from being harmedprotect my younger sisters from/againstwere prevented/stopped/kept from going out教材原句p.63 But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature.但也许最令
29、人惊叹的是人与自然和谐相处的方式3 harmony n.融洽相处,和谐 搭配搭配 live/work in harmony 融洽地生活/工作 in harmony with 与协调/一致 Bob and I worked together in harmony for years.鲍勃和我一起和睦地工作了数年。Humans and animals can live in harmony!人类和动物可以融洽地生活!Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of this project.你的建议与本项目的目标不符。词汇复现【单词积累单词积
30、累】harmonious adj.和睦的,融洽的;协调的,和谐的单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Now many people have realised the need to be harmony with our environment.完成句子完成句子(2)图画中的人物与景色完全和谐。_ (3)Devoted to keeping a lasting peace,(我们必须与和睦相处)one another.(4)I enjoy(色彩的协调)in nature.inThe figure in the picture is in complete harmony with the scen
31、ery.we must live in harmony withthe harmony of colours教材原句p.63 The terraces are cleverly designed.这些梯田设计巧妙4 design v.设计;计划n.设计;图案;意图搭配搭配design sth.for sb./sth.为设计be designed for 为而设计be designed to do sth.为做某事而设计,目的是做某事be designed as 设计为in design 在设计上by design(=on purpose)故意地 They asked me to design
32、a poster for the campaign.他们请我为这次运动设计一张海报。词汇复现 a badly designed kitchen 设计很糟糕的厨房 These sunglasses are designed to reduce glare.这些太阳镜是为减少刺眼的强光而设计的。The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups.设计要老幼皆宜,雅俗共赏。We shall never know whether this happened by accident or by design.我们永远也不会知道这件事是个意外还是事
33、先安排的。【一言助记一言助记】The Amber Room designed by the best designers in this country was very wonderful in design,whose design was in fancy style.由全国最好的设计师设计的琥珀屋在设计上非常精美,其设计采用了时尚的风格。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Whether he did it design or not is still unknown now.(2)The road is not designed heavy lorries.(3)The programme
34、 is designed(help)people who have been out of work for a longtime.(4)It is said that the early European playing cards (design)for entertainmentand education.(5)The building(design)in a fancy style took the workers about three years to complete.(6)A new highway between the two cities (design)at prese
35、nt.(7)It is said that the(design)of the jewel is a woman artist.(8)词汇复现 The professor measured the position of the basin and eventually _(design)the solution.byforto helpwere designeddesignedis being designeddesignerdesigned教材原句p.63These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish
36、.这些梯田也为鸟类和鱼类提供了绝佳的栖息地5 provide v.提供,供应 In addition to entertainment,we will provide free Internet connection.除了娱乐活动,我们还将提供免费的因特网连接。词汇复现Anyhow,our goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.不管怎样,我们的目标是给人类提供高品质的生活。词汇复现单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Our school library can provide all kinds of good books stu
37、dents.(2)This book will supply some scientific methods us in English learning.(3)Finally,the manager offered a good jobme.(4)词汇复现 As many as five courses (provide),and you are free to choose whichever suits you best.(5)词汇复现 The project is designed to provide teenagers summer jobs.完成句子完成句子(6)This(给我提
38、供了一个机会)to show my appreciation to my headmistress.(7)We (给无家可归的人提供)food and clothes.fortotoare providedwithoffered me a chanceprovide/supply the homeless with教材原句p.63.some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.而一部分鸟和鱼又以危害水稻的昆虫为食。6 harm v.&n.伤害,损害搭配搭配 harm ones image/reputation 损害某人的形
39、象/名声mean no harm/not mean any harm 没有恶意do harm to 对有害cause harm to 对造成损害theres no harm in doing sth.不妨做某事chemicals that harm the environment 损害环境的化学品 He meant no harmhe was only joking.他并没有恶意,只是在开玩笑。Many lifestyle patterns do such great harm to health that they actually speed up the weakening of the
40、 human body.许多生活方式对健康造成了极大的危害,实际上加速了人体的衰弱。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】harmful adj.有害的 harmless adj.无害的be harmful to(=do harm to)对有害be harmless to 对无害 Only then did he know that smoking was not only harmful to himself but also to others.直到那时他才知道,吸烟于人于己都有害。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)Try to choose products that do the least har
41、mthe environment.(2)He may say no,but theres no harm in (ask).(3)Most children are fond of sweets but they may be(harm)to their teeth.完成句子完成句子(4)Ouch!You hurt me!I am sorry.But I(不是有意伤害).I was trying to drive a rat out.(5)词汇复现 Experts in agriculture say chemical fertilizers enable crops to grow fast
42、er,but (对土壤有害).toaskingharmfuldidnt mean any harmharm the soil/do harm to the soil教材原句p.63 Today,the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors.今天,龙脊梯田吸引了成千上万的游客7 attract v.吸引,引起的兴趣搭配搭配 attract ones attention/interest 引起某人的注意/兴趣 attract sb.to sth.把某人吸引到某物上来 be attracted to 喜爱Sally is a shy g
43、irl,who is unwilling to attract others attention.萨莉是一个腼腆的女孩,她不愿意引起别人的注意。What attracted me most was her sense of humour and enthusiasm.最吸引我的地方是她的幽默感和热情。词汇复现Based on a true story,the film attracts many people,whether they are old or young.这部电影根据真实故事改编,它吸引了许多人,不论老少。词汇复现【单词积累单词积累】attractive adj.妩媚的;吸引人的
44、 attraction n.U吸引力;C吸引人的事物完成句子完成句子(1)Thousands of foreigners(被吸引到)the Shanghai World Expo the day it opened.(2)词汇复现 A study found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as _(最具魅力的声音).单句语法填空单句语法填空(3)What attracted me most the job was the chance to travel.(4)词 汇 复 现(attract)by the Gran
45、d Canyon in this region,the professor observed the waterfall in the valley.(5)The beautiful beaches are the islands main (attract).were attracted tothe most attractive voicetoAttractedattraction重点句式教材原句 p.63 During the rainy season,it is along these waterways that rainwater moves down the mountains
46、and into the terraces.在雨季,雨水会沿着这些水道从山上流下进入梯田。强调句型 结构:It is/was+被强调部分+that+其他部分.该句型可强调主语、宾语、状语等,但不能强调谓语。I met John in the street this morning.我今天早上在街上遇到约翰了。It was I that met John in the street this morning.是我今天早上在街上遇到了约翰。(强调主语)It was John that I met in the street this morning.我今天早上在街上遇到的是约翰。(强调宾语)It
47、was in the street that I met John this morning.我今天早上是在街上遇到约翰的。(强调地点状语)It was this morning that I met John in the street.是今天早上我在街上遇到的约翰。(强调时间状语)【误区警示误区警示】(1)构成强调句型的 it 不能用其他词代替。(2)用 is 还是 was 要根据原句的时态确定:属于现在或将来时间范畴的所有时态用 is;属于过去时间范畴的所有时态用 was。(3)被强调部分指人时,可以用 who 代替 that,其他情况一律用that。(4)强调句型的判断方法:去掉it
48、is/was和that/who,适当调整语序,如果能还原成完整的句子,则为强调句型,否则就不是。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)2017天津卷 It was when I got back to my apartment I first came across my new neighbors.(2)You are waiting at a wrong place.It is at the hotel the coach picks up tourists.(3)It is my father will have a face-to-face talk with me.(4)It(be)hard
49、 work and determination as well as her gentle nature that got her intomedical school.用强调句型翻译句子用强调句型翻译句子(5)是我喜欢遛狗。(强调主语)_(6)我最终定居在上海。(强调状语)_(7)父母关心的是孩子的安全。(强调宾语)_thatthatthat/whowasIt is I who/that like walking the dog.It was in Shanghai that I finally settled.It is childrens safety that parents are concerned about.THE END
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