1、Learning Objectives After learning this lesson,we.1.Have a good understanding of the passage.2.Give a brief introduction of Longji Rice Terraces.3.Introduce how the terraces work.4.Learn the relationships between man and nature and form right values.Do you know anything about their cultures or custo
2、ms?What are the nationalities of the people from the video and picture?Zhuang and Yao peoplePre-reading A.To praise the wisdom of the ethnic groups living in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.B.To explain how people worked in harmony with nature to create the Longji Rice Terraces.C.To describe the be
3、auty of the Longji Rice Terraces and to attract visitors to this scenic spot.Fast reading purposeWhile-readingpara.1:What colors are these terraces in different seasons?wrapped insilver waterturn brightgreengoldcovered in sheetsof white frostsow grow harvest rest respect the natural lawwinter spring
4、 summer autumn The beauty of terracesCareful readingpara 2 Who built these terraces,where and when were these terraces built?key information who where when Zhuang and Yao peopleGuangxiStart in the Yuan Dynastycomplete in the early Qing DynastyThe history of terraces3.So why did these people go to so
5、 much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces?Firstly,there are few large,flat areas of land in the region.Building the terraces therefore meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.Secondly,although the region has plenty of rain,the mountains are steep and the
6、 soil is shallow.The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away.A.The vapour forms clouds.B.The sun heats the water.C.The rain moves down onto the mountain terraces again.D.Rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces.E.The water turns into vapour.F.The
7、 clouds form rain.Para.4 Put the steps into correct order142356The working principleproblemsolution_ large and flat areas in the region_ the areas where they could grow rice_ mountains_ rainwater_ soil_ the soil from being _ _fewincreasesteepcatchshallowpreventwashedawayRead para 3 and fill in the f
8、ormThe reason to build3heatvapourcloudsrainwaterwaterwaysDescribe in harmony with natureprovide perfect environmentThe working principleDuring the rainy season,.and.then.The value and attraction of the terraces.valuejust grow ricein the pastat presenta great wonder attractive attraction harmony with
9、 natureMatch the main ideas with each paragraphPara 1 The reasons to build.Para 2 The working principles(原则原则)of the terraces.Para 3 The beauty of the terraces.Para 4 The value and attraction of the terraces.Para 5 The history of the terraces.natural or man-madeAt one with nature天人合一天人合一Global impor
10、tant Agricultural Heritagea valuable treasure Think and shareWhat should we do to promote the local economy or sustainable development?Useful expressions:1.The government./The local people.2.Wed better3.Dont./AvoidTo the government1.Increase the fund2.Encourage the local people to grow rice3.Take so
11、me measures to boost consumption4.Make laws to protect the terracesTo the local people1.Raise the awareness of protecting the environment2.Deveolp some local specialties3.Respect nature and change it properly4.Promote local culture Post-readingLucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver.Give an introduction to foreign visitors about Longji Rice Terraces（no more than 100 words)Homework
