1、1.Where is Shennongjia and what is it famous for?2.What else do you know about Shennongjia?Shennongjia lies in the north-west of Hubei Province and is famous for its beauty and diversity.神龙冰花神龙冰花 Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.Now read the passage and check your answe
2、r.The title raises a question:why did Shennongjia make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List?神农之眸神农之眸 The lecture is one of the oldest teaching methods and is still widely used today.A typical lecture often starts with addressing the topic directly.Data,examples and comparisons are then used to sup
3、port the main ideas.Both verbal and visual information is used in order to maintain the audiences interest.The end of a lecture is often followed by a short question-and-answer session.In 2016,Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.But there are so many important places not yet on t
4、his list,why Shennongjia?“Yeren”(wild man)The legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine,ShennongIts forests that stretch on and on like green seasNaturally-balanced environment The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3000 metres above sea level,giving it the name the“Roof of Central China”.
5、The vast range in altitude results in a great variation in climatic conditoins.This allows a wide variety of species to thrive.Some of the plants and animals have survived millions of years,and are regarded as living fossils.梦幻大九湖梦幻大九湖傲视傲视茶园秋景茶园秋景格桑花海格桑花海喷珠吐玉喷珠吐玉暖冬暖冬静谧静谧如画如画Incredible biodiversityIt
6、 is one of the rare locations in the world where scientists can observe in real time the ecological and biological processes that occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.3000 plant species,more than 10%.600 vertebrate species.4300 insect species.Devoted scientistsGolden Snub-nosed MonkeyI
7、t is a challenge to look after so many species.In winter,scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the monkeys.Thanks to their efforts,the monkeys population has doubled since the 1980s.Their number reached over 1300 in 2015 and continues to grow.Local people The local
8、people in Shennongjia take things from nature without damage.Every spring,the villagers place beehives around their houses to attract these wild bees from the forest.By providing the bees with a secure home,the villagers collect their honey in return.This is just one of the ways in which people of S
9、hennongjia and work in harmony with nature.梦幻大九糊梦幻大九糊九湖之树九湖之树神农坛神农坛 Understanding,awareness and hard work have contributed towards protecting a unique and wonderful part of our natural world.Read the sentences from the passage and decide if they serve to give data(D),examples(E)or make comparisons(C
10、).1.The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3,000 metres above sea level,._2.over 3,000 plant species have been recorded there.This represents more than ten per cent of Chinas total floral richness._3.Shennongjia supports more than 600 vertebrate species,including the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey
11、 and the Clouded Leopard._4.In winter,scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to support food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey._5.Although endangered elsewhere in China due to the invasion of foreign species,the bees of Shennongjia have coexisted with the local people for centuries._DDD
12、ECThink&Share1.What roles do the questions in Paragraph 2 play?2.According to the passage,what has been done to protect the ecology of Shennongjia?The questions in Paragraph 2 serve to introduce the topic and attract the audience.To protect the ecology of Shennongjia,scientists make every effort to
13、look after the species.In winter,scientists brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to supply food to the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.More importantly,the local people live in harmony with nature.They take things from nature without damaging it.Work in groups.Give a talk comparing Macquarie Island a
14、nd Shennongjial1.Think about the similarities and differences between Macquarie Island and Shennongjia and make notes.2.Decide what conclusions you can draw from comparing the two places and what you would like to include in your talk.1 Both have unique animals.2 Both have wild and natural beauty.3
15、Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.1 Macquarie is an island,while Shennongjia is a mountainous area.2 Macquarie Island was once in chaos due to the introduction of non-native species,while Shennongjia has always been in natural harmony.3 The native species of Macquarie Island existed for thousands
16、 of years,while some of the plants and animals in Shennongjia have survived over millions of years.4 Shennongjia has more varied species of plants and animals than Macquarie Island.Similarities:Differences:1 When was Shennongjia listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List?A In 2014.B In 2015.C In 2016.
17、D In 2017.2 Why was Shennongjia awarded this status?A Because of its naturally-balanced environment and rare location in the world.B Because of its forests.C Because of its legendary father of Chinese herbal medicine.D Because of the mysterious creature”Yeren”.Reading comprehension3 What is the most
18、 impressive aspect of Shennongjia?A The Clouded Leopard.B The Golden Snub-nosed Monkey.C Home-made honey.D The local people.4 Which of the following is right according to the passage?A The Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys population has doubled since the 1970s.B Shennongjia has incredible biodiversity.C Th
19、e local people caused damage to nature.D The bees of Shennongjia were endangered due to the local peoples activities.山山舞舞银银蛇蛇 In 2016,Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List 1_ it meets two criteria required by the list.For one thing,it contains a naturally-balanced environment that
20、allows the many and 2_(vary)species to live and prosper.For 3_,it is also one of the rare locations in the world 4_ scientists can observe in real time the ecological and biological processes that occur as the plants and animals develop and evolve.For the first criterion,Shennongjia is 5_(apparent)o
21、ne of the most“complete”natural areas in the world.The region rises from about 400 metres to over 3000 metres above sea level,6_(give)it the name the“Roof of Central China”.because various another where apparently giving直击高考直击高考 Some of the plants and animals here 7_(survive)millions of years,and ar
22、e regarded as living fossils.For the second criterion,we can see that Shennongjia has incredible biodiversity with over3000 plant species and 600 vertebrate species.It is 8_ challenge to look after so many species.Thanks to scientists efforts,the Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys population has doubled sinc
23、e the 1980s.But the most 9_(impress)aspect of Shennongjia is the local people,10_ take things from nature without causing damage.have survived a impressive who波澜壮阔波澜壮阔银丝绵绵似水帘银丝绵绵似水帘1.Where is Fanjing Mountain?Why is it significant?2.Why was Fanjing Mountain selected for inclusion in the UNESCO World
24、 Heritage List?The main reason for its inclusion is its biological diversity,with approximately 50 endangered plant and animal species within its protected area.Fanjing Mountain is located in Guizhou Province.It is significant because it represents one of the countrys great achievements in environme
25、ntal protection.Now draft your lecture about Fanjing Mountain.Complete the outline to organise your lecture draft based on the information in Activity 5.Do online research if necessary.Have you ever heard of Fanjing Mountain?Or have you ever visited it?If you havent,you soon will!Fanjing Mountain li
26、es in Tongren,Guizhou Province with an elevation of about 2,570 metres.It is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountain range in south-west China.Fanjing Mountain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.The Fanjingshan Nature Reserve was established in 1978 and represents one of the country
27、s greatest achievements in environmental protection.The rich biodiversity of the Wuling Mountain range is the principal reason for Fanjing Mountains inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.Comprising the largest subtropical primeval beech forest,the region is home to 2,000 species of plants,such
28、 as the endangered Chinese dove tree.Endangered animal species that can be found on Fanjing Mountain and its surrounding mountain range include the Chinese giant salamander,forest musk deer and grey snub-nosed monkey.Fanjing Mountain is of course also renowned for the breathtaking views from its sum
29、mit or,more accurately“summits”,as there are three of these!And when night falls leaving this magnificent scenery in darkness,the Mushroom Stone,one of the many strange rock formations,is illuminated so that visitors can still marvel at the wonders of Fanjing Mountain.All explains why Fanjing Mounta
30、in earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Thank you for your listening!Now,does anyone have any questions?The Wonders of Fanjing Mountain1.What is your understanding of“clear waters and lush mountains”and“gold and silver”?2.What message is conveyed by the quote?1“Clear Waters and Lush Mountains”refers toour natural environments and“Gold and Silver”refers to invaluable assets.2 The quote conveys that natural environments are also invaluable assets and we should make every effort to protect them.
