1、Period 2 Understanding ideas(2) 学习目标 1.To get to know some information of the Longji Rice Terraces by analysing the basic elements of an exposition. 2.To practice reading skills by dealing with different reading tasks. 3.To practice writing skills by referring to tips for summary writing. 4.To reali
2、se the importance of living in harmony with nature. 课堂探究 一、Lead in Enjoy a video of the Longji Rice Terraces. 二、Fast reading 1.The text is a(n) . A.narration(记叙文) B.argumentation(议论文) C.exposition(说明文) 2.Choose the purpose in writing the passage.(Activity 3 on Page 64) Tips for writing:Make sure of
3、the type of writing and the authors purpose. 3.Find out or summarise the key words of each paragraph. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Tips for writing:Cover all the key points. 三、Careful reading 1.Read Para.1 and appreciate the beautiful expressions. 2.Read Para.2 and find out Who,When and Where.
4、 Who When Where Tips for writing:Change the original sentences. 3.Read Para.3 and make sure of the reasons. Reasons Results Proper connection: Tips for writing:Use proper connection. 4.Read Para.4 and figure out the working principle. The correct order of the following facts is . A.The sun heats the
5、 water in terraces and turn it into vapour. B.Rainwater moves down the mountains along hundreds of waterways. C.Water gathers in the terraces and becomes a perfect environment for birds and fish,some of which are natural enemies for insects. D.This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mo
6、untain terraces once again. Tips for writing:Find out the topic sentence and leave out unnecessary details. 5.Read Para.5 and think about the question: Are the Longji Rice Terraces out of date?Why? 四、Deal with the difficult points 1.Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the
7、areas in which they could grow rice. Building.是 作 ;that引导 ;in which 引导 . 2.But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice. what引导 从句;in which 引导 从句,修饰先行词 ;to make.作 状语。 翻译: 【实战演练】翻译句子 1.有许多少数民族,云南是他们的家乡。(用 prepo
8、sition+whom/which 引导的定语从句) 2.我们骑自行车去泰山,一路上有说有笑。(用分词做状语) 3.对我们来说最重要的是努力打好学习基础。(用主语从句) 五、Post-reading The “Shuyang Festival” is an important festival in Longji Terrace Field where people hold various activities to celebrate the beginning of spring farming.Thousands of tourists come to the Longji Rice
9、Terraces to experience the festival,including many foreign tourists. If you are a local volunteer,please use what we have learnt in this period to give visitors a brief introduction to the Longji Rice Terraces.(within 60 words) Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the Longji Rice Terraces!Its my great h
10、onor to be here to introduce my hometown to you. I hope you enjoy the festival with us in the Longji Rice Terraces.Thank you! 六、Summary Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. China daily Clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver. The New York Times
11、核心素养专练 Extensive reading People repay nature The Guangxi Longji Rice Terraces System passed the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)assessment in Rome and was officially recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).Chinese agricultural has once again been recognised by t
12、he world,which is of great significance to Chinas agricultural development and the worlds agricultural development.It also reminds us to examine the farming methods left by our ancestors more consciously from the perspective of cultural heritage,so as to protect and develop important agricultural he
13、ritage. At the same time,the beauty of the Longji Rice Terraces has also promoted the development of local tourism.While improving local peoples living standards and increasing their incomes,the government has also realised the importance of protecting them.Since 2009,the scenic spot has allocated 0
14、.7 percent of the ticket revenue for the maintenance of the terraces every year.Since 2013,the scenic spot has invested about 130,000 yuan each year to recruit the management personnel of the scenic spot,repair and maintain the damaged terraces.The majority of tourism income is used to reward farmer
15、s who cultivate terraces,which effectively protects traditional rice farming methods. 参考答案 课堂探究 二、1.C 2.2.To explain how people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces. 3.Para.1 colours Para.2 history Para.3 reasons Para.4 working principle Para.5 meaning 三、1.The answer is V
16、arious. 2.The work which started in the Yuan Dynasty and completed in the early Qing Dynasty lasted for centuries.Thanks to the joint effort of the local Zhuang and Yao people,whom Guangxi is home to,tall mountains were changed into terraces. 3.Reasons:few large,flat areas of land;steep mountains an
17、d shallow soil Results:more areas;more rainwater and more soil The reason why people built the terraces is that they wanted to increase the flat areas,catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away. 4.BADC 5.The answer is Various. 四、1.动词的-ing 形式;主语;宾语从句;定语从句 2.主语;定语;the way;目的 但也许最有意义的是人们与大自然和谐相处,耕种梯田和种植水稻的方式。 实战演练 1.There are many ethnic minorities,to whom Yunnan Province is home. 2.We rode bikes to Mountain Tai,talking and laughing all the way. 3.What is most significant is to lay a good foundation for our study.
