Unit5 Learning from natureUsing language 课件-（2019）新外研版高中英语选择性必修第三册.rar

Unit 5 Learning from natureUsing language新标标准英语语高中选择选择 性必修第三册Review:non-finite forms as subject, object and predicativeActivity 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 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” 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 with these structures in the reading passage.Activity 2 Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 Drawing2 to recreate / recreating3 astonished 4 to exploreActivity 3Read the information below and write a paragraph introducing the 24 Solar Terms with the words in the box.Learning from natures wisdom led farmers in Ancient China to create the 24 Solar TermsActivity 3Learning 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 changes 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 farming, 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 have learnt in this unit where appropriate.Activity 4立春theBeginningofSpring(1stsolarterm)雨水RainWater(2ndsolarterm)惊蛰theWakingofInsects(3rdsolarterm)春分theSpringEquinox(4thsolarterm)清明PureBrightness(5thsolarterm)谷雨GrainRain(6thsolarterm)立夏theBeginningofSummer(7thsolarterm)小满LesserFullnessofGrain(8thsolarterm)芒种GraininBeard(9thsolarterm)夏至theSummerSolstice(10thsolarterm)小暑LesserHeat(11thsolarterm)大暑GreaterHeat(12thsolarterm)立秋theBeginningofAutumn(13thsolarterm)处暑theEndofHeat(14thsolarterm)白露WhiteDew(15thsolarterm)秋分theAutumnEquinox(16thsolarterm)寒露ColdDew(17thsolarterm)霜降FrostsDescent(18thsolarterm)立冬theBeginningofWinter(19thsolarterm)小雪LesserSnow(20thsolarterm)大雪GreaterSnow(21stsolarterm)冬至theWinterSolstice(22ndsolarterm)小寒LesserCold(23rdsolarterm)大寒GreaterCold(24thsolarterm)Inspiration from animalsActivity 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 copying 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 Copying3 observing 4 inspired by5 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 Chinese 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 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 exercise2 the / their organs to work better3 does good to 4 the heart to work well5 deer exercise6 good for the lung7 to live to an advanced age8 more than 90 years of age9 mental benefits10 to relax the mind and improve concentrationActivity 11 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation. TalkingaboutbenefitsShowinginterestBy, you learn It helps people tois good forReally?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?