1、Unit 5 Learning from nature Using language 新标准新标准英语英语高中选择性必修第三册高中选择性必修第三册 Review: non-finite forms as subject, object and predicative Activity 1 Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions. 1 Look at the “to do” structures in sentences (a) and (b). Do they serve the same
2、function in each sentence? 2 In sentence (c), is the -ed form used as an adjective or a past participle? Why does the author use the -ed form other than the -ing form? 3 What is the function of the -ing form in sentence (d)? No, they dont. “To explore” in sentence (a) serves as object and “to float”
3、 in sentence (b) serves as predicative. The -ed form is used as an adjective. The author wants to describe the visitors feeling, so the -ed form is used. The -ing form is used as subject. Activity 1 Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions. Now look for more sentences
4、with these structures in the reading passage. Activity 2 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 Drawing 2 to recreate / recreating 3 astonished 4 to explore Activity 3 Read the information below and write a paragraph introducing the 24 Solar Terms with the words in th
5、e box. Learning from natures wisdom led farmers in Ancient China to create the 24 Solar Terms Activity 3 Learning from natures wisdom led farmers in Ancient China to create the 24 Solar Terms, which were based on observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural phenomena. Indicating ch
6、anges in weather conditions, the 24 Solar Terms remain of particular importance to farmers for guiding their practices. The first term is known as “Beginning of Spring”, and marks when the days become longer and the temperature begins to increase. Nowadays, the 24 Solar Terms not only apply to farmi
7、ng, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life. So varied are the functions of the Solar Terms and their contributions to cultural identity, that in 2016, they were added to UNESCOs List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Work in pairs. Talk about one of the Solar Terms using the structures you ha
8、ve learnt in this unit where appropriate. Activity 4 立春 the Beginning of Spring (1st solar term) 雨水 Rain Water (2nd solar term) 惊蛰 the Waking of Insects (3rd solar term) 春分 the Spring Equinox (4th solar term) 清明 Pure Brightness (5th solar term) 谷雨 Grain Rain (6th solar term) 立夏 the Beginning of Summ
9、er (7th solar term) 小满 Lesser Fullness of Grain (8th solar term) 芒种 Grain in Beard (9th solar term) 夏至 the Summer Solstice (10th solar term) 小暑 Lesser Heat (11th solar term) 大暑 Greater Heat (12th solar term) 立秋 the Beginning of Autumn (13th solar term) 处暑 the End of Heat (14th solar term) 白露 White D
10、ew (15th solar term) 秋分 the Autumn Equinox (16th solar term) 寒露 Cold Dew (17th solar term) 霜降 Frosts Descent (18th solar term) 立冬 the Beginning of Winter (19th solar term) 小雪 Lesser Snow (20th solar term) 大雪 Greater Snow (21st solar term) 冬至 the Winter Solstice (22nd solar term) 小寒 Lesser Cold (23rd
11、 solar term) 大寒 Greater Cold (24th solar term) Inspiration from animals Activity 5 Read the passage about biomimicry and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold. 1 What are the types of biomimicry mentioned in the passage? What else do you know about them? One is cop
12、ying form and shape. Another one is taking inspiration from the abilities of animals. 2 What other examples of biomimicry can you think of? Share them with the class. Activity 6 Complete the information with the words and expressions in Activity 5. 1 taking inspiration from 2 Copying 3 observing 4 i
13、nspired by 5 seeking solutions to Activity 7 Work in pairs. Talk about in what others ways we can learn from animals. Give reasons. Activity 8 Read the passage and answer the questions. 1 Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements? 2 What were Hua Tuos achivements? Because many Ch
14、inese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that other animals possess in order to survive in the wild. Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi. He was the first physician to use anesthesia during surgery in China. He was known as the best physician of his time and he was an
15、 expert in acupuncture. Activity 9 Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned by the speakers. Activity 10 Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi. 1 identified with a form of exercise 2 the / their organs to work better 3 does good to 4 the heart to wor
16、k well 5 deer exercise 6 good for the lung 7 to live to an advanced age 8 more than 90 years of age 9 mental benefits 10 to relax the mind and improve concentration Activity 11 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation. Talking about benefits Showing interest By, you learn It hel
17、ps people to is good for Really? Thats interesting! Thats very impressive. Sounds great! Activity 12 Work in pairs. Think about other exercises inspired by animals. Discuss how they were created and their benefits, using the words and expressions in this section. Now think about your performance. How well can you use the language you have learnt to talk about traditional Chinese exercises?
