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Fascinating Parks
Unit 3
Reading and Thinking
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Lead in
1.What kinds of parks have you been to? What were they like?
amusement park游乐园
aquarium水族馆
sports park
Disneyland
history park
2.What is a national park?
national park
What is a national park?
A national park is an area of land that is protected by the government for people to visit because of its natural beauty and historical or scientific interest.
Sarek National Park
萨勒克国家公园
—Europe’s Hidden National Treasure
1、Look at the title and picture, what do you think the text is about?
Predict
Natural scenery and reindeer in the park
will be both included.
2、Where would you most likely read this passage?
A. Science article B. travel journal
C. News report
Match the subheadings with the paragraphs
A Land of Mountains and Ice
Man at Peace with Nature
A Land of Adventure
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
Good subheadings:
catch readers’ eyes
make the structure and key points clear
Read for the structure
1___________________________________________________
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge…
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
2________________________________
Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek…on grass.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
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3___________________________________
For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer’s meat for food…,the Sami would pick up tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life ... But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek I’ve adopted some of their habits. ...
Man at Peace with Nature
4_________________________________
After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again…If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better?
A Land of Adventure
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Read for details
Para 1.
1. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7: 30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns.
1、How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek?
2、In what person is the passage written?
A. The first person B. The second person C.The third person
Time
Weather
Location
A. 12 B. 8 C. 24 D. 48
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Para 2.
2. A Land of Mountains and Ice
Sarek's mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
1、How does the writer develop Para2?
By giving examples. B. By following time order.
C. By making comparisons. D. By following space order.
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be covered by sheets of
ice , leaving behind glaciers
arrived
the made this territory their home
Sarek was made a to keep the land in its natural state
used to
following
soon after
around 9,000 years ago
in 1909
vast
ice
reindeer
melted
Sami people
national park
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2________________________________
Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. ...... In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in
its natural state?
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2________________________________
Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. ...... In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in
its natural state?
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Detailed Reading
What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state?
01
made Sarek a national park
02
no one else except the Sami can live here
03
all new development is banned within park boundaries
Para 3.
3. Man at Peace with Nature
For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer’s meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek I’ve adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent.
How has life changed for the Sami?
past
today
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Detailed Reading
How has life changed for the Sami?
for hundreds of years
today
reindeer
They used the reindeer’s meat for , their bones for , and their skin for making clothes and tents.
the Sami would pick up their tents and them.
Most Sami have houses in near Sarek and live a life.
a number of Sami follow their reindeer,living in
and enjoying their .
looking after
food
tools
accompany
villages
modern
small
tents or old cottages
traditions
4_________________________________
After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again…If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better?
A Land of Adventure
What does the writer think of his trip to Sarek National Park?
A. Rough and boring. B. Exciting but tiring.
C. Puzzling and terrible. D. Challenging but worthwhile
Para 4
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The mind map of the text
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Read for the title
wild animals,
historical and scientific value, beautiful and natural scenery, local cultures and customs…
what’s the meaning of “hidden” and “treasure” in the title ?
Sarek natinal park aims to protect the land in its natural state
and keep the harmony between human and nature.
08. Watch, Admire and Think
Why do we set national parks?
08. Discussion
Environmental Conservation
●keep the land in its natural state
●preserve ecological integrity and natural resources
the significance of building national parks
Sustainable Development
●leave behind the natural resources for generations to come
Education and Research
●preserve the environment for historical and scientific interest
Harmony Promotion
●pursue the harmony between humans and nature
Cultural Heritage Inheritance
●protect and inherit cultural heritage
In the 19th Party Congress(十九大报告), President Xi puts it: We need ensure harmony between human and nature.
We need mountains of gold and silver, but we also need green mountains and waters more.
我们既要绿水青山,
也要金山银山。
Critical Thinking
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10. Self-evaluation
Things I can do. Scores
I can get the main idea, writing type and structure of the text under the guidance of the teacher easily. 5 4 3 2 1
I can identify the writing skills and sort out information needed correctly and quickly. 5 4 3 2 1
I can take an active part in the group activities. 5 4 3 2 1
I can present my views and reasons in a discussion properly applying the knowledge learned in this section. 5 4 3 2 1
Read for details
Para 1.
1. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7: 30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns.
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Para 2.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
Sarek's mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
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Para 3.
3. Man at Peace with Nature
For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer’s meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek I’ve adopted some of their habits. For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent.
What senses used to describe Sarel in paragraph 3?
Please give examples.
Taste
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Para 4.
4. A Land of Adventure
After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again. Since I must carry all of my food and supplies with me, my bag weighs about 30 kilograms. If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better?
What senses used to describe Sarel in paragraph 4?
Please give examples.
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Explore
Read for the feelings
Group Discuss: What does the author want to describe or express by using each of five senses?
To vividly express the author’s experiences and feelings.
To give readers a sense of reality.
To roundly and detailedly describe the journey.
Summarise the passage. (P27 E5)
In the remote far north of Sweden, in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle, I wake up to the sound of the wind b_________the cloth of my tent. Standing at the e_____of the mountain, watching the Rapa River f____ through the valley below, I feel so b_______ to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique t_______ which is almost unknown to the outside world.
Once covered by v____ sheets of ice, Sarek’s mountains are home to the Sami, the native residents of the park. The Sami lived off reindeer, moved with them, and a____________ them for hundreds of years.Today, most Sami have left their ancient c________in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in villages near Sarek instead.
To keep its natural state, except fort he Sami, no one is allowed to live in Sarek, and all new development is b_______ within the park b__________. It is hoped that Sarek National Park will always remain as it is, natural and beautiful.
uffeting
dge
low
lessed
erritory
ast
ccompanied
ottages
anned
oundaries
spread out
flow through the valley below
used to do sth
be covered by vast sheets of ice
apart from
close by
feed on
at peace with...
展开
从谷底流过
过去常常做某事
被巨大的冰层覆盖
除……之外
在附近;接近于;在…..近旁
以……为食
与...和睦相处
for hundreds of years
look after
on the move
pick up tents
live a modern life
warm bread over a fire
set out
feel blessed to be alive
breathe the fresh air
数百年来
照顾;看管
在活动中,在进行中
收起帐篷
过着现代人的生活
在火上烤面包
动身出发
感觉活着真好
呼吸着新鲜空气
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