Unit 6 At one with nature Starting out 课件-2024-2025学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第一册

Unit 6 At one with nature Starting out 33001 What does “at one with nature” mean? Human beings live in harmony with nature. (人与自然和谐共处) 33001 Taoism In the traditional Chinese Taoism, nature is represented by Tien (Heaven and Earth), which is composed of human and non-human nature and even the ultimate rule of this universe. The perspective emphasizes that nature and man are as one. Taoism describes the relationship between nature and man as ‘Heaven and earth were born at the same time I was, and the ten-thousand things are one with me’ (天地与我并生, 而万物与我为一). It can be concisely summarized as a vision of ‘Unity of Nature and Man’ (天人合一). 33001 In this class, you will know what proplems Venice is facing through watching a video; describe how the natural environment influences local people’s lives by viewing some pictures; talk about how your life is influenced by the natural environment. Learning objectives 33001 Wacth the video and answer the questions. 1. What are problems faced by Venice? 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China? Introduce one to the class. 33001 What are problems faced by Venice? Venice is faced with the problems caused by water. Saltwater is slowly damaging the bases of Venice’s buildings, making the city gradually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter, causing more problems. 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China? Introduce one to the class. Beijing was once faced with sandstorms. Luckily, the situation has been improved by planting more trees and preventing pollution. 33001 Tapescript: 33001 Are there any similar cities or towns in China? Introduce one to the class. Suzhou, known as “Venice of the East” P81 1-2 located in southern Jiangsu Province in the center of the Yangtze Delta divided by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal from north to south known for its canals, bridges, pagodas, and beautiful gardens Since 42% area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, it is praised as the “Venice of the East”. 33001 Russia the United Kingdom China Myanmar What comes to your mind by viewing these pictures? 33001 How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in the picture? In north-west China, the yellow earth is thick and compacted, so people build cave dwellings as their place of residence. China Cave dwellings are common in certain areas of northern China where they serve as homes for more than 40 million people. In the provinces of Shaanxi and Shanxi where the yellow earth (黄土) is quite compacted(坚实的), cave houses have been in use for centuries. 33001 cave dwellings: cliffside dwellings pit(坑) dwellings 33001 How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in the picture? In the UK, the mild climate and parks in towns and cities provide a pleasant natural environment in which people can relax and enjoy life. the United Kingdom The overall climate in England is called temperate maritime（温带海洋性气候）. This means that it is mild with temperatures not much lower than 0ºC in winter and not much higher than 32ºC in summer. 33001 How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in the picture? In Russia, it can get very cold with heavy snow in winter, so people live in houses with inclined roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities. Russia Russia is generally cold throughout the year due to its proximity(靠近) to the arctic circle(北极圈). It snows heavily during winter and may average up to 15 inches of accumulated snow. 33001 How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in the picture? In Myanmar, the climate is hot and humid and there are many rivers. Many people live in bamboo houses on stilts, which keep them above the water. Myanmar The structures are designed to suit the weather and avoid floods, snakes and other beasts. The roofs are usually laid with grass or tile(瓦片). 33001 Talk about the following questions. 1. What is the natural environment of your hometown like? How is your life influenced by it? 2. How can we maintain the relationship between human and the nature? Post-viewing 33001 $$