1、Unit 6 At one with nature Presenting ideas and reflectionLesson 1Starting out&vocabulary威尼斯环境问题及解决方法，自然对人的影响Lesson 2Reading中国龙脊梯田开垦原因及运作原理Lesson 3Using language天然染料Lesson 4Speaking&listening地貌特征，不同气候区的人类生活Lesson 5Reading英国人对园艺的热爱Lesson 6Writing英国果茶草茶文化的概要写概要写作作Lesson 7Presenting&reflection自选理想居住地，展示
2、展示课时设计与衔接深入理解深入理解人与自然的相关性，辩辩证证看待问题，树树立立人与自然和谐共处的意识。大观念：通过了解和思考大观念：通过了解和思考不同不同自然环境对人类自然环境对人类生活的生活的影响，影响，从而理解人与自然的关系，从而理解人与自然的关系，培养共情能力，培养共情能力，提升人与自然和提升人与自然和谐共处的意识谐共处的意识不同不同地貌和气候对人类生活方式的影响地貌和气候对人类生活方式的影响人类对自然的合理运用和改造人类对自然的合理运用和改造引导引导学生联系实际，讲述讲述环境对自己生活的影响，为整个单元做铺垫铺垫目录CONTENTSReview:words,phrases,senten
3、cesSection 1Summary:contents and structureSection 2Practice:free talkSection 3Reflection:performance checkSection 4Assignment:requirements and ddlSection 5ReviewWords,phrases and sentences01Words:look at the pictures and guess the wordsvapourfrostthunderClimateterracemineralreefbasincanyontunneldese
4、rtLand-formsvalleywaterfallchannelWords:match the descriptions with the correct wordsLivingSheetSteepShallowGrandNarrowInsidePleasantWords to describe naturepeople who are alivea thin wide layer over the surface of something elseonly a short distance from the top to the bottoma slope with a very sha
5、rp angle and is difficult to go uponly a very small distance from one side to the otherthe size or appearance of something is very impressivesomething that is nice,enjoyable,or attractivein a place,container or object,or is surrounded by itWords:complete the sentences with correct words1.We must loo
6、k over the house before we decide to _(租用租用)it.2.We must make good use of our _(有限的有限的)time to study English.3.If you dont get enough sleep,you will feel tired and easily get angry.You have no _(活力活力)4.Keeping a balanced diet is _(有益的有益的)to our health.5.Sams mom requires him to play only after the _
7、(完成完成)of his homework.6.China is working hard to maintain a _(和谐的和谐的)relationship with the major countries worldwide.7.Going on diet continuously will be _(有害的有害的)to your health.rentenergylimitedbeneficialcompletionharmoniousharmfulWords:establish nature-themed corpusCategoriesParts of speechesUsage
8、sWordsClimate nounsCan be used to talk about natural phenomenon under different climate conditions Vapor,frost,thunderLand formsnounsCan be used to talk about various landforms across regions on earthTerrace,mineral,reef,basin,canyon,valley,waterfall,channel,tunnel,desertNature-themed descriptive wo
9、rdsadjectivesCan be used to describe natural views and creatures characteristics,appearances,styles,etc.Sheet,steep,shallow,grand,narrow,inside,pleasantMix of other key wordsNouns,adjectivesFrequently used in collocations and phrases under multiple circumstancesHarmony,design,harm,expert,rent,limit,
10、benefit,complete,prevent,replace,observe,etc.Can you add more words to the list?Grammar:attribute clause“介词+关系代词”引导的定语从句介词的确定：1.由主从句的句意决定；2.由从句动词、形容词等构成的固定短语确定；3.根据先行词确定所需介词。结构：介词+which(指物)/介词+whom(指人)关系副词where,when,why都可以替换成“介词+which”时间 when=in/at/on/during which地点 where=at/in/on which原因 why=for wh
11、ichGrammar:complete sentences with words or phrases1.Do you like the book _ _ she learned a lot?2.The tower _ _ people can have a good view is on the hill.3.The man _ _ you are going to make friends is my fathers neighbor.4.The morning _ _ my dog got lost was in my mind forever.5.You should try the
12、barbers _ _ I go.Its only 15 dollars.6.Do you know the reason _ _ he got angry?定语从句：prep.+which/whom强调句型1.It was in 1960 _ Chinese first put out flag on Mount Qomolangma.2.It was he _ read the books in the library yesterday.3.It was the trip to Tibet three years ago _ completely changed his attitude
13、 towards life.about/from whichthatwith whom for which to which on whichfrom whichwhothatIt is/was(强调部分)who/that(其他部分)SummaryContents and structure02Mind map of the unit modules and key contentsUnderstanding of the themeNaturePeopleNature benefits and impacts on peoplePeople adapt to and transform na
14、tureAs President Xi said,“clean waters and green mountains are just as valuable as gold and silver”,we should respect nature and live in harmony with nature.Co-existence and mutual dependenceWhat is the relationship between people and nature?PracticeFree talk:ideal place of living031.According to th
15、e video,what are the top ten most beautiful places in the world?2.Which place do you like most and why?Watch the video and answer the questions:Answers:1.Torres del Pain,Patagonia,Namib Desert,Valensole Plateau,Redwood National Park,Isle of Skye,Rainbow mountains,Bora Bora,Ashikaga Flower Park,Santo
16、rini,Lofoten.2.I like Valensole Plateau the most because of the romantic purple floral scenery and the tranquility of living there.Brainstorm your ideal places of livingon a tropical islandin a junglein the mountainsout in the grasslandsYou would most like to liveout in the grasslandsDevelop content
17、s and structure of your speechWhy do you want to live there?You can have a close contact with nature;You are accessible to fresh air;Your stress will be relievedDisadvantages of living there?It may be dangerous sometimes;Life will be inconvenientHow you deal with the local environment?check weather
18、report to know the temperature there;take enough clothes to keep warm;take some insect-resistant medicine to expel insects;Download map apps to direct waysConnect your speech with useful expressionsBeginning(Where)Why(advantages)Dis-advantagesSummary(How)I think/consider/believe the best place to li
19、ve in would beI would like to live inthe mostI expect to live inMy favorite place to live in would beIt is widely believed that there are several positive aspects as follows.Compared with B,A has various advantages,includingIt benefits us/does(a lot of)good to us in many ways/aspects.Firstly,secondl
20、y,last but not least,/To begin with,.in addition,However,as a popular saying goes,every coin has two sides,and is no exception.The negative aspects of the are quite apparent.While/although has so many advantages,we should not ignore the problems.will do certain damage/bring harm to us.Through the ab
21、ove analysis,I believe that the positive aspects overweigh the negative ones.Therefore,I would like to From the comparison between these positive and negative effects of A,we should take it reasonably and do it according to the circumstances we are inUse the structure and the expressions to prepare
22、your speech!I think the best place to live in would be grasslands,where endless grass spreads in our sight and breezes caress our faces.The good thing about grasslands is that they enable us to have a close contact with nature.On the green grasslands,fresh air is accessible to us and our stress will
23、 be relieved.However,concerning safety and convenience,there are also some problems in living out in the grasslands,such as the possible attack by wild animals.To deal with such a situation,we will bring a tent to ensure our safety and take necessary food and medicine to live a comfortable life.Lear
24、n from the sample speechBeginningWhyDis-advantageSummaryWhere引导的定语从句Advanced phrases动词不定式作目的状语1231121.Clear structure2.Rich contents3.Good languageNow try to edit your own speech according to the standard!ReflectionPerformance check04StrategiesEfficiencyResultsAfter completing this unit,I can rate m
25、y performance 1(excellent),2(good),3(in need of improvement).p Describe natural landmarksp talk about advantages and disadvantagesp deliver a speech with useful expressionsp respect traditions of different culturesp appreciate the wisdom of living in harmony with natureIve done well in:I need to imp
26、rove in:Ive learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:AssignmentRequirements and deadline051.Design and draw a mind map for this unit(either by hand or by computer);2.If you are the student council president of an international school,please write an initiative letter(倡议书)to the stud
27、ents of your school on the theme of Low Carbon Living,Protecting the Environment.Your writing should be no more than 100 words.Key content points should include:a.The importance of protecting the environment;b.How to live a low-carbon life;c.Make the initiative.Please complete the above two assignments by March 6th and send the electronic copies(either photos or word/pdf documents)to .THANK YOU
