1、选择性必修一选择性必修一 Unit 3 Fascinating Parks Reading and Thinking What kinds of parks have you been to? What are they like? City parks Amusement parks Ocean parks Sports parks History parks Functions of parks Take exercise to strengthen our body Appreciate diverse culture Enrich/broaden our knowledge Relax
2、 ourselves/ relieve pressure Enjoy the beautiful scenery/enjoy the luxury of fresh air/have fun When it comes to national park, what come to your mind first? Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park (become) Americas first national park in 1872. Yellowstone, is mostly in the state of Wyom
3、ing(美国怀俄明州), (consider) an example of the success of the National Park System. Humans have been present in Yellowstone for more than 11,000 years. The first organized exploration of the area lies close to the continental divide of North America took place in 1870.【1】Those first organized explorers m
4、ust have seen right away how special the land was. Yellowstone contains beautiful mountains, deep canyons(峡谷), lakes and rivers. The name Yellowstone comes from the river running through the area. At first (know) as Rock Yellow River, it became known as the Yellowstone River. Yellowstone is host to
5、many different species of plants. However, the park is most special because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, (know) as The Yellowstone Caldera(火山口). 【2】It is believed the last time the volcano exploded or erupted was one half million years ago. The area (have)
6、three major eruptions in the last three million years. In addition to its beauty and wonders, Yellowstone is home to the largest group of wild animals in the lower 48 United States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their natural habitat and hear their calls to mate and d
7、efend themselves. which became Known is considered that known has had What can you see in the video? Winding Misty Lush/dense Crystal Steep Green 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 intere
8、st. Look at the title and the pictures on this page. Q: Where would you most likely read this passage? A science article B travel journal C travel brochure D news report Q: In what person is the passage written? Read for text type Read for the structure A Land of Adventure Man at Peace with Nature A
9、 Land of Mountain and Ice A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Read for the structure A Land of Adventure Man at Peace with Nature A Land of Mountain and Ice A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Look afteruse.accompany Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Si
10、gh t Para. 1 A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. Im above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see
11、that it is 7: 30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. Im in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns. Read for the details Time Weather Location Sight Q
12、：How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 2 A Land of Mountain and Ice Sareks mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9, 000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive
13、. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to cont
14、inue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. Read for the details Make a timeline about the
15、history of Sarek. Q: What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 2 A Land of Mountain and Ice Sareks mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9, 000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glacie
16、rs. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural st
17、ate. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. Read fo
18、r the details Make a timeline about the history of Sarek. Q: What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state? used to be covered by vast sheets of ice Around 9, 000 years ago, this ice melted Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami pe
19、ople In 1909, Sarek was made a national park Read for the details Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 2 A Land of Mountain and Ice Sareks mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9, 000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to a
20、rrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to
21、 continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. Read for the details Make a timeline about
22、 the history of Sarek. Q: What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 2 A Land of Mountain and Ice Sareks mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9, 000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 g
23、laciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natur
24、al state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. Re
25、ad for the details Make a timeline about the history of Sarek. Q: What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 3 Man at Peace with Nature For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used t
26、he reindeers meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But ev
27、ery spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek Ive adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried rein
28、deer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent. Read for the details Draw a mind map to show the changes of the Samis lifestyle. Q: Why might so few want to live in Sarek? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 3 Man at Peace with Nature For hundreds of years, looking af
29、ter reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeers meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek a
30、nd live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek Ive adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning m
31、y breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent. Read for the details Draw a mind map to show the changes of the Samis lifestyle. Q: Why might so few want to live in Sarek? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 3 Ma
32、n at Peace with Nature For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeers meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany the
33、m. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek Ive a
34、dopted some of their habits. 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 my tent. Read for the details Draw a mind map to show the changes of the Samis lifestyle. Q: Why might so few want to l
35、ive in Sarek? For hundreds of years Today looking after reindeer They used the reindeers meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life living
36、 in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. Man at Peace with Nature Read for the details changes Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 3 Man at Peace with Nature For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeers meat for food, their b
37、ones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami
38、still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek Ive adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour
39、berries that I found growing near my tent. Read for the details Draw a mind map to show the changes of the Samis lifestyle. Q: Why might so few want to live in Sarek? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 3 Man at Peace with Nature For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for
40、the Sami. They used the reindeers meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like the
41、ir neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek Ive adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed ov
42、er a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent. Read for the details Draw a mind map to show the changes of the Samis lifestyle. Q: Why might so few want to live in Sarek? Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 4 A Land of Adventure After breakfast,
43、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 the valley. However, I cann
44、ot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better? Read for the details Q: How did the author feel about the adventure? Find the supporting d
45、etails. Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Para. 4 A Land of Adventure 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 t
46、his difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better? Read
47、for the details Q: How did the author feel about the adventure? Find the supporting details. tiredenjoyable Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Read and think Q: What are the purposes of using “hidden” and “treasure” in the title? Q: Whats the significance of building a national park? Tim e Wea ther Loc
48、a tion Sigh t Read and think Q: What are the purposes of using “hidden” and “treasure” in the title? Im in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns.(para1) Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. no on
49、e else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. (para2) Wild animals Historical and scientific value Natural and beautiful scenery Local cultures and customs Ideal habitats Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Read and think Q: Whats the significance of building a national
50、 park? l Keep the land in its natural/pristine state l Promote ecological protection l Preserve the natural resources for future generation l Pursue the harmony between human and nature l Preserve the land for its historical and scientific value Tim e Wea ther Loca tion Sigh t Read for language feat
