Unit 1 Nature in the balance Reading 课件-2022-2023学年高一下学期英语牛津译林版（2020）必修第三册

新牛津译林高中英语必修三Unit 1 Nature in the balance Reading Reading According to the text’s title, can you predict what aspects the text may talk about? PART02 Fast Reading Introduction to the Amazon rainforest two Read and write the main idea of each paragraph. one three five four Basic information about the rainforest Plant biodiversity:levels of the rainforest(plants) Animal biodiversity:food chain(birds and animals) The rainforest’s value to the human race; threats to the rainforest P4 A1 _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ 6 million more than 1300 about 6400 about 17 more than 40000 8 countries over 400 over 20 P4 A2 01 02 03 What is the purpose of using so many figures? To provide specific and accurate information To support the statement and make the statement more persuasive and convincing; To make people realize the importance of the rainforest in a direct way PART03 Careful Reading Read para 1 carefully and find the topic sentence As the largest rainforest in the world, it plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. Read Para 2 and find the basic information of the Amazon rainforest. location__________________ size______________________ origin of its name____________________ 8 countries and one overseas region of France around 6 million square kilometers of forest The Amazon river around 6400 km in length brazil nut water lily What plants does para 3 introduce? the tops of the tallest trees shorter plants with large leaves the mass of leaf litter towering ancient hardwoods a system of roots beneath the ground Read Para 3 and point out the different levels of the rainforest. Read para 4 and complete the following chart about the food chain Jaguars feed on At least 87 species, including frogs feed on Insects feed on nutrient Microorganisms break down Leaves and fruit What is the function of the rainforest to us in