1、必修一 Unit 6 At one with nature(2)高一年级 英语Using languageAttributive clauses(3)Grammar Learning objectivesAt the end of the class,you will be able to:1.summarize the usage of attributive clauses introduced by“a preposition+whom/which”by finding,comparing and analyzing;2.use attributive clauses introduce
2、d by“a preposition+whom/which”to complete a passage and talk about a geographical feature in the world.Lead in:revisionReview the reading passage“Longji Rice Terraces”and talk about the working principle of the“Longji Rice Terraces”.The terraces are cleverly designed,with hundreds of waterways that
3、connect with each other.On rainy days,rainwater runs along these waterways and moves down the mountains and into the terraces.On sunny days,the sun heats the water and turns it into vapour.This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.The terraces also provide a
4、good environment for birds and fish,some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.1.Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.a they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom tradit
5、ions hold much value.1.What do“which”and“whom”refer to in each sentence?2.Why do we use prepositions before“which”and“whom”?3.In sentence(a),can we replace“in which”with“where”without changing the meaning?a they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b these terraces still mean a lot
6、 to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.1.What do“which”and“whom”refer to in each sentence?In sentence(a),“which”refers to“the areas”.In sentence(b),“whom”refers to“the local people”.a they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b these terraces still mean a lot to t
7、he local people for whom traditions hold much value.2.Why do we use prepositions before“which”and“whom”?We use prepositions before“which”and“whom”because“which”and“whom”serve as the object of the action phrases that end with a preposition.a they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice
8、.b these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.3.In sentence(a),can we replace“in which”with“where”without changing the meaning?Yes,because“in which”and“where”both mean“in the areas”.C o m p a r e t h e m w i t h t h e following sentences and answer the qu
9、estions.c they could increase the areas.They could grow crops in these areas.d these terraces still mean a lot to the local people.Traditions hold much value for them.4.What is the difference between the two groups of sentences?5.Why does the author choose to use sentences(a)and(b)in the reading pas
10、sage?4.What is the difference between the two groups of sentences?Sentences(a)and(b)both contain a clause defining a noun in the sentence.Sentences(c)and(d)are constructed with a pair of simple sentences,with one defining a noun in the other sentence in each pair.5.Why does the author choose to use
11、sentences(a)and(b)in the reading passage?The author chooses to use sentences(a)and(b)1)to create a closer link and connection between the item and the clause defining it.2)to make the passage clearer.3)to emphasize the item being defined.Attributive clauses introduced by a preposition+whom/which1.We
12、 usually use attributive clauses introduced by a preposition+whom/which when the relative pronoun is the object of a preposition in the attributive clause.E.g.1)The man by whom the thief was caught was a good policeman.2)This is the reason for which I was praised by my chemistry teacher.Attributive
13、clauses introduced by a preposition+whom/which 2.The preposition is determined by the relative pronoun(the noun)or the verb in the clause.E.g.1)This is the land on which the great author grew up.2)Peter met a traveler from whom he learned some Spanish.Attributive clauses introduced by a preposition+
14、whom/which 3.Prepositions in a set phrase are usually put in the clause instead of being put at the beginning.E.g.1)The children(whom/who)I looked after in the nursery brought me a lot of joy.2)I wanted to visit the house(which)my grandparents lived in.Look for more sentences with attributive clause
15、s like these in the reading passage.1.These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people,to whom Guangxi is home.2.what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature3.This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again.2.Co
16、nnect the sentences with a preposition+whom/which.1.The Zhuang is an ethnic group.Its population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China.2.Guangxi is a province.The Longji Rice Terraces are located in it.3.I want to visit this cultural landscape.The title of UNESCO World Heritage Site was given
17、 to it in 2016.4.He is an expert on rice planting.The local Zhuang people have learnt a lot from him.1.The Zhuang is an ethnic group.Its population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China.The Zhuang is an ethnic group of which the population is the largest of all ethnic groups in China.2.Guangx
18、i is a province.The Longji Rice Terraces are located in it.Guangxi is a province in which the Longji Rice Terraces are located.3.I want to visit this cultural landscape.The title of UNESCO World Heritage Site was given to it in 2016.I want to visit this cultural landscape to which the title of UNESC
19、O World Heritage Site was given in 2016.4.He is an expert on rice planting.The local Zhuang people have learnt a lot from him.He is an expert on rice planting from whom the local Zhuang people have learnt a lot.3.Complete the passage with a preposition+whom/which.Among the many beautiful treasures p
20、eople can receive from nature are natural dyes.The most common natural source 1 natural dyes come is plants.Materials for making natural dyes can often be found in gardens 2 colourful flowers are planted.Other natural dyes are made from insects,sea creatures and mineral compounds.from whichin whichN
21、atural dyes are now returning to popularity,especially with artists and craftspeople.The reasons 3 they prefer natural dyes are that the colours are brighter and can be kept longer.Natural dyes are also becoming more popular with consumers 4 caring for the environment is a priority.More and more peo
22、ple feel that by using natural dyes,we can remind ourselves of natures beauty and protect the natural world.for whomfor whichWrite a short paragraph to introduce a geographical feature in the world,using attributive clauses with a preposition+whom/which.Located in the southwest of Fangshan,Beijing,S
23、hidu Scenic Spot is famous for having the only Karst landform in the north of China.The Juma River runs through the Taihang Mountains,and there are ten ferries at which people can cross the river.Thats the reason for which Shidu got its name.AssessmentLanguage UseItemsGoodAveragePoorContentMain idea
24、 clear and accurate.The content impressive.GrammarGood use of attributive clausesLocated in the southwest of Fangshan,Beijing,Shidu Scenic Spot is famous for having the only Karst landform in the north of China.The Juma River runs through the Taihang Mountains,and there are ten ferries at which peop
25、le can cross the river.Thats the reason for which Shidu got its name.AssessmentLanguage UseItemsGoodAveragePoorContentMain idea clear and accurate.The content impressive.GrammarGood use of attributive clausesHomework1.Finish Exercise 1 and 2 on your homework sheet.2.Finish writing the short paragraph introducing a geographical feature in your homework sheet,trying to use as many attributive clauses as possible.Exchange your writing with your partners and assess each others work with the assessment form.Thank you!
