1、 A national park is not a playground. Its a sanctuary ( (避难所避难所; ; 庇护所庇护所) ) for nature and for humans who will accept nature on natures own terms. Michael Frome What is a national park? 国家公园不是游乐场。它是自然的庇护所，也国家公园不是游乐场。它是自然的庇护所，也 为愿意接受自然本来面貌的人类提供庇护。为愿意接受自然本来面貌的人类提供庇护。 (do sth) on sbs (own) terms (do s
2、th) on sbs (own) terms 按照某人（自己）的条件（做某事）按照某人（自己）的条件（做某事） A national park is an area of land that is protected by the government for people to visit because of its natural beauty and historical or scientific interest. 萨勒克国家公园萨勒克国家公园 欧洲隐秘的自然瑰宝欧洲隐秘的自然瑰宝 Reading and Thinking Experience a national park 1
3、Before you read, discuss these questions in groups 1. What is a park? What is a park for? lI think/As far as I know, a park is a place where. I think a park is a large open place/area with grass and trees, especially in a town or city, where people can walk, play and relax. A park is usually used by
4、 the public for pleasure, rest or exercise. Pre-reading 2. Can you name some kinds of parks you know? What kinds of parks have you been to? l wildlife parks, ocean parks, forest parks, sports parks, amusement parks(Disneyland), history and culture villages, botanical gardens, etc. l theme parks l na
5、tional parks, city parks I have ever been to various parks, such as. 3. When you think of national parks, what comes to mind first? large sizes, beautiful scenery, various species of wildlife. (sth) come/spring to mind(sth) come/spring to mind （某事）突然出现在脑海里，立即被想到（某事）突然出现在脑海里，立即被想到 2 Skim the text. Ma
6、tch the subheadings with the paragraphs. Undeline the sentence that is relavent to the subheading. Skimming Good subheadings catch the readers eye and make him or her want to read more. Working out the idea behind the subheadings can help you better understand the structure and the key points of the
7、 text. subheadingsubheading 副标题副标题 catch sbs eye/attention catch sbs eye/attention 引起某人注意引起某人注意 work out work out 弄清楚弄清楚 ()Para 1 ()Para 2 ()Para 3 ()Para 4 A. A Land of Mountains and Ice B. Man at Peace with Nature C. A Land of Adventure D. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps 1. What is the style o
8、f the text? Travel journal 2. Whats the writing purpose of the text? To tell us the beauty of the Sarek National Park 2. Summarize the main idea of the whole passage. The travel journal mainly tells us the beauty of Sarek National Park through the authors amazing experiences in the park. 3. Read the
9、 text again and answer these questions. 1. How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek? 24 hours a day 2. What steps has the Swedish government take to keep Sarek in its natural state? It was made a national park. No one besides the Sami can live there, and new development is banned w
10、ithin park boundaries. Detailed reading 3. How has life changed for the Sami? Why might so few Sami want to live in Sarek? Most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours, although every spring a small number of Sami, still follow their reinder into the
11、 valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. They might not want to live in Sarek because life there are quite tough and inconvenient. 4. Why does the writer think the sweat and hard work is worth it? Because being in such a beautiful and wild place makes him or
12、her feel blessed to be alive. Moreover, he or she is, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. 5. Would you like to visit Sarek? Why or why not? I would love to visit it, because it will be an interesting and wonderful experience. 4. Are these senses us
13、ed to describe Sarek in the text? If so, explain how. Sight SightTouchSmellTasteSound Spreading out before, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. (Paragraph 1 &
14、 2) Touch After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again. Since I must carry all of my food and supplies with me, my bag weighs about 30 kilograms. If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of
15、the valley. (Paragraph 4) SightTouchSmellTasteSound Smell Taste Sound I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. (Para. 1) For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near m
16、y tent. (Para. 3) Here I am, alone breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. (Para. 4) SightTouchSmellTasteSound 5. Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text. In the remote far north of Sweden, in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle, I wake up
17、to the sound of the wind b_the cloth of my tent. Standing at the e_of the mountain, watching the Rapa River f_ through the valley below, I feel so b_ to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique t_ which is almost unknown to the outside world. Once covered by v_ sheets of ice, S
18、areks mountains are home to the Sami, the native residents of the park. The Sami lived off uffetingdge low lessed erritory ast live off/on sth live off/on sth 以以.吃为吃为 生生 5. Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text. reindeer, moved with them, and a_ them for hundreds of
19、 years.Today, most Sami have left their ancient c_in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in villages near Sarek instead. To keep its natural state, except for the Sami, no one is allowed to live in Sarek, and all new development is b_ within the park b_. It is hoped that Sarek National Park
20、will always remain as it is, natural and beautiful. ccompanied ottages anned oundaries remain as it is remain as it is 保持本来面保持本来面 貌貌 6. Work in pairs. Discuss the questions below in small groups. 1. Is it worth making a place like Sarek a national park? Give your reasons. Yes. The reasons are as fol
21、lows. First, it can be kept in its natural state for people to enjoy forever. Secondly, threatened/ endagered animals and plants can be provided better protection. Thirdly, it can be passed on to the future generations as hidden natural treasures. Finally, it is an effective way to balance development and protection of nature. Detailed reading 2. Do you think setting up national parks is an effective way to balance development and the protection of nature? Why or why not? Yes, it is. Because natural protection zones dont have to give way to economic development zones. Thank you!
