1、Unit 3 Fascinating ParksReading and thinkingLead-in:What kinds of parks do you know?national parktheme parkcity parkWhat activities do you do in a park?Enjoy the viewhave a resthave a picnicchart with friendsdo exerciseA national park is an area of land that is protected by the government for people
2、 to visit because of its natural beauty and historical or scientific interest.What do you know about national parks?1.Where would you most likely to read this passage?A.a history magazine B.a travel guide C.a travel journalPre-reading Activity 1:Look at the title and pictures of the passage,predict:
3、Para.3Man at Peace with NaturePara.2 A Land of Mountains and IcePara.1A Summer Where the Sun Never SleepsPara.4A Land of Adventure1in summer the sun never sets2mountainscoveredvast sheets of ice3looking after reindeer the Sami4enjoying this great adventureGood subheadings:1.catch readers eyes2.make
4、the structure and key points clearWhile-reading:Activity 1.Skim the text.Read and match the subheadings with the paragraphs.Activity2:Reading for the informationPara.1 A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek?24 hours a day.Time Location Sight7:3
5、0 a.m.above the Arctic Circle,in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Parkbranches of the Rapa River flow through the valley Para.2 A Land of Mountains and IceIn the order of _Timeused tosoon afteraround 9,000 years agoin 1909be covered by vast sheets of iceice melted,leaving behind glac
6、iersreindeer arrivedthe Sami peopleSarek was made a national park to keep the land in its natural statehistory,developmentfollowingmade this territory their homePara.3 Man at Peace with NatureChanges of the Samis lifestylefor hundreds of yearstodaylooked after reindeer used the reindeers_their tents
7、 and _them _Sami:follow their reindeerenjoy their traditionsmost Sami:have houseslive a _meat.bones and skin.picked upaccompaniedmodern lifea small number ofPara.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
8、 about 30 kilograms.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 cannot complain,Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.Here I am,alone under
9、this broad sky,breathing the fresh air,and enjoying this great adventure.What could be better?the writers feelings:_(chose two)A.BoredB.DifficultC.BlessedD.ScaredB,C In the remote far north of Sweden,in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle,I wake up to the sound of the wind b_the cloth of my
10、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,Sareks mountains are home to the Sami,the native
11、residents of the park.The Sami lived off reindeer,moved with them,and a_ them for hundreds of 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
12、,and all new development is b_ within the park b_.It is hoped that Sarek National Park will always remain as it is,natural and beautiful.uffetingdgelowlessederritoryastccompaniedottageannedoundariesPost-reading:Activity 1.Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text.国家公园不是游乐场。它是自然的庇护所，也为愿意接受人类本来面貌的人类提供庇护。So we should protect nature.Protecting nature is to protect ourselves.Thank you!
