Unit 5 Lesson 1 Islands and Beaches(课件)-2023-2024学年剑桥少儿英语三级下册

Islands and Beaches Reading Explorer 3-5A @PDD 小牛教辅 WARM UP WARM UP Santorini, Greece WARM UP Tahiti, France WARM UP Fiji 斐济 WARM UP Taiwan,台湾岛 Land of Fire and Ice Iceland is famous forits impressive naturalattractions, such as the Blue Lagoon thermalake, as well as its livelycapital city, Reykjavik. Before You Read attraction lively impressive Before You Read 340,000 100,000 22 more than 1.3 million Land of Fire and Ice With the Atlantic Ocean to its south and the Greenland Sea to its north, Iceland is Europe's westernmost country, with the world's most northerly capital city, Reykjavik. Over a thousand years ago, Viking explorers migrated from northern Europe to Iceland, where they eventually established the world's first parliament. The country's national language can still be traced to the one spoken by the Vikings. Today, lceland has a population of about 340,000, spread over more than 100,000 square kilometers. Despite its small size, there are many reasons to visit this remarkable country. migrated v. 迁徙; 移动 Vikings n.维京人，北欧海盗 remarkable adj.显著的; 非凡的 Land of Fire and Ice City of Culture Most visitors' first port of call is Reykjavik, a small and clean city known for its colorful and stylish architecture. The city's downtown area is lined with shops, art galleries, cafes, and bookstores. In 2000, Reykjavik was awarded the title of Europe's City of Culture, thanks to its art and museum scenes, and lively nightlife. The good news for visitors is that Reykjavik's temperatures are fairly mild. Even in the winter, daytime temperatures are usually above freezing. During winter months, nights are long and the northern lights become visible, lighting up the night sky with a spectacular natural display. In summer, the country gets almost 22 hours of daylight. During this time, native lcelanders and visitors alike enjoy partying outdoors until dawn. Reykjavik 雷克雅未克，冰岛首都 architecture n.结构; 体系结构 award v.授予，颁发 light v.照亮 spectacular adj.壮观的; 壮丽的 Land of Fire and Ice Hot Springs Iceland is one of the most volcanically active nations in the world, with a number of thermal springs around the island. All are heated naturally by underground volcanic activity. In fact, Iceland converts energy generated by these springs into electricity, which powers and heats people's homes and businesses. As a result, lceland burns very lttle fossil fuel, such as oil and gas. Iceland has some of the cleanest air in the world. thermal springs 温泉 naturally adv.自然地;自然而然地 convert v.转变，转换 Land of Fire and Ice One of Iceland's most popular hot springs is the Blue Lagoon, a huge lake of bright blue seawater just outside Reykjavik. Surrounded by volcanoes and lava flelds, the Blue Lagoon receives more than 1.3 million visitors a year. After a long day's sightseeing or a long night of partying, visitors can relax their muscles and release their tension in the lagoon's steaming hot water, which has an average temperature of about 38 degrees Celsius. Some believe the waters are able to cure certain illnesses and improve skin quality. sightseeing 观光 tension n.紧张; 紧张局势(或关系、状况); 拉伸; 矛盾; 紧张气氛 cure v.治愈; 治好 A hiker in Icelandexplores an icecave inside aglacier . Land of Fire and Ice Caves and Monsters Most of the inner part of lceland is uninhabited and relatively inaccessible. Nevertheless, there is a range of outdoor activities to enjoy else where in the country. This is particularly true along the coasts: "Iceland is an adventure," said Sol Squire, whose lcelandic company organizes adventure trips. "We have Europe's biggest glaciers, active volcanoes, cave explorations, and sking." Caves and Monsters 洞穴与怪兽 uninhabited adj.无人居住的 If a place is uninhabited, no one lives there. inaccessible adj.无法接近; 难以达到的 Land of Fire and Ice One of Iceland's most popular attractions is caving. Exploring lceland's unusual lava caves, most of which formed more than 10,000 years ago, requires only basic caving knowledge and equipment. Ice caves are more challenging, however, and require special clothes and hiking tools. The best-known ice caves are in Vatnajokull- a layer of ice which, at 8,000 square kilometers, is lIceland's - and Europe's - largest glacier. It also happens to be situated just above an active volcano! If exploring caves and glaciers doesn't interest you, head south. Just outside the town of Vik, check out the huge rock formations that were once believed to be monsters turned into stone. These are a dramatic part of the scenery on one of Iceland's most magnificent black-sand beaches. caving 洞穴探察 check out 查看 If you check out something, you look at it or try to find out more about it. monster n.怪兽 Land of Fire and Ice The Golden Circle And finally, no trip to Iceland would be complete without a visit to the Golden Circle, a pathway northeast of Reykjavik that connects Gullfoss (a huge "Golden Waterfall"), the hot springs region of Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. The mid- Atlantic fault that runs through Iceland is literally pulling the island apart. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Thingvellir Valley, where the land is actually separating and the stony ground beneath your feet frequently shifts. Hold on while you hike! pathway 小路 literally adv.字面上;简直 Nowhere adv.无处，哪里都不 n.不知名的地方 Post -Reading Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension Reading Skill Greenland Reykjavík Atlantic Reading Skill D B C A E F Reading Skill 1. I think the most interesting activity would be caving. I'd love to go to a glacier, especially one just above an active volcano! I am not scared of small spaces and like to hike and do adventurous activities, so caving would be my first choice. I'm not very interested in art and like to have an active vacation, so I'd chose caving, viewing the mid-Atlantic fault, seeing a large waterfall, and visiting a black-sand beach. 2. I would spend Day 1 in Reykjavík and visit museums and look at art. On Day 2, I would see the mid-Atlantic fault and waterfalls, then continue on to Vík. On Day 3, I would go caving. 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