Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world课件- 2025-2026学年冀教版（2024）英语八年级上册

Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.1 Amazing nature Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to： talk about different natural wonders in the world； describe typical geographical features； write about a trip plan to some natural wonders. use comparative and superlative adjectives to describe natural wonders. 6.1 Amazing nature The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. —— St. Augustine 世界是一本书，那些不旅行的人只读了其中的一页。 ——圣奥古斯丁 6.1 Amazing nature 1 Read the questions and give your answers. A What natural wonders do you know? B Where would you like to go on a trip? First reading 6.1 Amazing nature 2 Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. Li Ming： Danny，look at these photos. Danny： Wow! They are beautiful. Where did you take them? 6.1 Amazing nature 6 Li Ming： I took these photos in Jiuzhaigou. It′s a famous natural landscape in Sichuan Province，China. My family and I visited it during the summer vacation. Danny： I′ve never seen something so beautiful！ [形容词] 自然的；天然的；天生的 6.1 Amazing nature 7 Li Ming： Yes，and this is just a small part of it… Imagine being there！Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes，rich forests，and stunning waterfalls. You get to see many different plants and animals. I really enjoyed my trip! Do you have any plans for your vacation，Danny？ [及物动词] 想象；设想 [形容词]清澈的；晴朗的；明亮的；透明的；清楚的 [名词]计划；打算；方案 6.1 Amazing nature Danny： My family will go to the beach in Mexico. Li Ming： I believe you will have a great time. There is a Chinese saying，“Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand li.” I also hope to see more places， just like Xu Xiake. Danny： Who is Xu Xiake？ [限定词] 更多的 6.1 Amazing nature Li Ming： He was a Chinese explorer in the Ming Dynasty. He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book The Travels of Xu Xiake. Danny： Wow! I think I′ll try reading this book. Let′s go on a trip together next year. I′d love to travel around China with you and Jenny！ [名词] 旅程；旅行 6.1 Amazing nature A Where did Li Ming take the photos? B Where does Danny plan to go for his vacation? In Jiuzhaigou. He plans to go to the beach in Mexico. 6.1 Amazing nature C Who is Xu Xiake and what did he do? D What does Danny suggest they do together He was a Chinese explorer in the Ming Dynasty. He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book The Travels of Xu Xiake. Danny suggests they go on a trip together and travel around China. 6.1 Amazing nature 3 Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks. Li Ming shows Danny some photos of Jiuzhaigou. Li Ming and his family visited it during the summer ____________. Jiuzhaigou is a famous __________ landscape in Sichuan，China. It has ________ lakes，rich forests，and stunning waterfalls. Li Ming thinks travelling is a great way to learn. He mentions the famous ________ Xu Xiake and the book The Travels of Xu Xiake. Danny will try _________ the book and suggests planning trips together next year. vacation natural clear explorer reading 6.1 Amazing nature 4 Work in groups. Interview your classmates about travelling. A：Why do you like to travel? B：Travelling allows me to learn so much. I can explore new places and experience different cultures. 6.1 Amazing nature A：What place would you like to visit? B：Zhangjiajie. It has tall mountains and amazing views. I can′t find the words to describe its beauty. 6.1 Amazing nature 1. It′s a famous natural landscape in Sichuan Province，China.它是中国四川省著名的自然景观。(教材第 72 页，2) natural /ˈnætʃrəl/ [形容词] 自然的；天然的；天生的 Go out and enjoy the natural beauty. 出去享受一下自然美景。 Language point 6.1 Amazing nature [拓展] ① nature [名词] 大自然；天性；本性 by nature 天生地 He loves nature. 他热爱大自然。 She is very kind by nature. 她天性善良。 6.1 Amazing nature ② naturally [副词] 自然地；天然地；当然地 Naturally，I get upset when things go wrong. 事情出了错，我当然会很烦。 6.1 Amazing nature 2. I′ve never seen something so beautiful! 我从未见过如此美丽的事物! (教材第 72 页，2) 现在完成时 “have/has＋过去分词”是现在完成时的谓语结构。 I have read the book three times. 这本书我已经读了三遍了。 6.1 Amazing nature 现在完成时表示过去发生或已完成的某个动作对现在产生的影响或结果，或表示开始于过去，持续到现在，将来可能持续下去的动作或状态。 句中常有一些标志词 (组)，如 once、twice，three times、in the past/last few years、recently、since＋过去的时间点、for＋时间段等。 6.1 Amazing nature [中考链接] (安徽中考) —The air here is much fresher than before. — Exactly! We _________ a lot of trees in the past few years. A. planted B. were planting C. have planted D. will plant C 6.1 Amazing nature 3. Imagine being there ! 想象一下在那里! (教材第 72 页，2) imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ [及物动词] 想象；设想 其过去式和过去分词均为 imagined。 常见用法如下： ① imagine 后接名词或代词作宾语。 Can you imagine life without water?你能想象没有水的生活吗? 6.1 Amazing nature ② imagine (sb./oneself) doing sth. 想象 (某人/自己) 做某事 I can hardly imagine myself dancing in front of so many people. 我很难想象自己在那么多人面前跳舞? ③ imagine sb./sth. (to be)＋形容词 想象某人/某事······ Imagine yourself (to be) alone on the island. 想象一下你独自一人在岛上的情形。 6.1 Amazing nature ④ imagine 后接特殊疑问词引导的宾语从句或“特殊疑问词＋动词不定式 (短语)”结构。 We can′t imagine how to use it. 我们想象不出怎么使用它。 [拓展] imagine 的相关词汇： imagination [名词] 想象力 imaginary [形容词] 想象中的；虚构的 6.1 Amazing nature 4. Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes，rich forests，and stunning waterfalls. 九寨沟有清澈的湖泊，茂密的森林和壮观的瀑布。(教材第 72 页，2) clear [形容词] 清澈的；晴朗的；明亮的；透明的；清楚的 clear 常用来指水的清澈、天空的晴朗、眼睛的明亮、玻璃的透明等。其副词形式是 clearly，意为“清楚地；清晰地”。 6.1 Amazing nature The water is so clear that we can see the bottom of the lake. 湖水清澈见底。 It is helpful to have a clear idea of what you want. 清楚地知道你想要什么是有帮助的。 Can you speak clearly? 你能讲清楚些吗? 6.1 Amazing nature [拓展] ① clear [形容词] 明显的；显然的 He won the election by a clear majority. 他以明显的多数赢得选举。 ② clear [形容词] 容易看见的；听得清的 The photo isn′t very clear. 这张照片不太清晰。 ③ clear [动词] 清除，清理 I cleared my desk of papers. 我清理了书桌上的文件。 6.1 Amazing nature 5. Do you have any plans for your vacation，Danny? 丹尼，你假期有什么计划吗? (教材第72 页，2) plan [名词] 计划；打算；方案 make a plan for... 为······制订计划 make a plan to do sth. 制订计划做某事 6.1 Amazing nature What′s your plan for this weekend? 你这周末有什么计划？ The plan for a year lies in spring. 一年之计在于春。 Make a plan and stick to it. 制订计划并坚持下去。 You should make a plan to improve your English. 你应该制订一个计划去提高你的英语水平。 6.1 Amazing nature 6. I also hope to see more places，just like Xu Xiake. 我也希望能看到更多地方，就像徐霞客一样。(教材第 72 页，2) more [限定词] 更多的 more 用于修饰可数名词复数或不可数名词。 We should eat more vegetables. 我们应该吃更多的蔬菜。 6.1 Amazing nature [拓展] ① more [代词] 更多，较多 I will eat more to put on weight. 为了增重，我要吃更多东西。 ② more [副词] 更；更多；更强 常与两个及两个以上音节的形容词或副词连用，构成比较级。 6.1 Amazing nature more than 超过；非常 more and more 越来越······ what′s more 更重要的是 She was far more intelligent than her elder sister. 她比她的姐姐聪明多了。 She is becoming more and more confident in her abilities. 她对自己的能力越来越有信心。 6.1 Amazing nature 7. He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book The Travels of Xu Xiake . 他喜欢探索中国的新地方，并在《徐霞客游记》中记录他的旅程。(教材第 72 页，2) journey [名词] 旅程；旅行 journey 侧重于长距离的、陆地上的旅行。 6.1 Amazing nature safe journey 一路平安 make a journey (to...) (到······)旅行 go on a journey 外出旅行 She wants to make a journey to Guangzhou by air. 她想乘飞机去广州旅行。 6.1 Amazing nature I. 根据汉语提示填写单词 1. I can′t __________ (想象) life without the children now. 2. We should eat _________ (更多的) fruit. 3. The stream is so ___________ (清澈的). 4. There is a ___________ (令人震惊的) waterfall in Jiuzhaigou. 5. The Grand Canyon is one of the natural ___________ (奇观) of the world. imagine more clear stunning wonders Practice 6.1 Amazing nature Ⅱ. 用所给单词的适当形式填空 1. The country is abundant in ___________ (nature) resources. 2. He was a young ___________ (explore). 3. I can hardly imagine him __________ (say) that. 4. The small villages and ___________ (beach) on the coast are popular for holidays. 5. We plan ___________ (go) for a jog together. natural explorer saying beaches to go 6.1 Amazing nature $$Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 1 Read the passage and write the names below the pictures. The world is a work of art. We can see different scenes in different places. They excite the hearts of explorers. First reading 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders The Sea of Clouds of Mount Huangshan is a famous spot in China. People call it the “Sea of Clouds” because sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. The mist and clouds make it feel like walking through the sky. Mount Huangshan is also famous for its unique rocks，ancient pine trees，hot springs，and breathtaking views. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ because 引导的原因状语从句。 [动词] 覆盖 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Australia′s Great Barrier Reef is about 2,000 kilometres long along the coast. It is an underwater paradise for diverse marine life. You can see it even from space. In Africa，Victoria Falls spans 1.8 kilometres and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. The thundering sound，the towering spray，and the rainbow make it an unforgettable sight. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “make＋宾语＋宾补 (名词短语)”结构。 [不可数名词] 太空 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders These amazing natural wonders are just a part of the earth′s treasures. They inspire us and remind us of the greatness of our planet. Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the deepest and oldest lake in the world with almost 20% of the world's freshwater. It is a unique place that supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ that 引导的定语从句，修饰 place。 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Lake Baikal Mount Huangshan Victoria Falls Great Barrier Reef 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 2 Read the passage again and answer the questions. A How does the “Sea of Clouds” get its name? B Where can you see the Great Barrier Reef? Sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. In Australia. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders C What makes Victoria Falls special? D What can we learn about Lake Baikal from the passage? The thundering sound，the towering spray，and the rainbow. It′s in southern Siberia. It′s the deepest and oldest lake in the world with almost 20% of the world′s freshwater. It is a unique place that supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 3 There are many other natural wonders in the world. Look at the following pictures and find information about them. Then choose one to share in your group. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Useful expressions. •It is in... •It is great / special / wonderful because... •People call it... because... •You can enjoy... there. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 4 Which natural wonder have you visited? Try to introduce it to your classmates The following mind map may help you： 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Self-check • I can talk about different natural wonders in the world： • The world is a work of art. We can see different scenes in different places. • China has many different types of landforms. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders • I can describe typical geographical features : • Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes，rich forests，and stunning waterfalls. • I can write about a trip plan to the natural wonders: • On the first day，I plan to... • On the second day，I will… 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders • I can use comparative and superlative adjectives to describe natural wonders： • The Changjiang River is longer than the Yellow River. • Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the deepest and oldest lake in the world. • Improvement needed： 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Marvels of nature Marvels of nature，wonders untold， Lush forests green and mountains bold. Rivers rushing with strength and might， A symphony of colours，a breathtaking sight. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders Sunset′s golden hues paint the sky， Stars shining bright as the moon glides by. Nature′s beauty，oh，how it astounds， In every leaf，in every sound. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders From sparkling lakes to oceans deep， Nature′s treasures，secrets to keep. Explore，dear student，with open eyes， And let these wonders fill you with surprise. 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 1. People call it the “Sea of Clouds” because sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. 人们称它为“云海”，因为有时云会环绕并覆盖山峰。(教材第 82 页，1) cover [动词] 覆盖 cover 在此处用作及物动词。 Language point 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders cover... with... 用······盖住······ be covered with/by 被······覆盖 He covers the desk with some old newspapers. 他用一些旧报纸盖住桌子。 Nearly three quarters of the earth′s surface is covered by water. 近四分之三的地球表面被水覆盖。 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders [拓展] cover [名词] 盖子；封面；罩子 I threw the cover of the bottle. 我扔掉了瓶子上的盖子。 I like the cover of the book. 我喜欢这本书的封面。 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 2. You can see it even from space. 你甚至从太空都能看到它。(教材第 82 页，1) space [不可数名词] 太空 space 相当于 outer space。此时前面一般不月冠词，但被形容词修饰时其前可用 the，如 in the dark space，意为“在黑暗的太空里”。 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders [拓展] space 作不可数名词，还可意为“空间；空地”，与 room 同义。 Keep some space between you and the car ahead. 跟前面的汽车保持一定距离。 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders $$Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 1 Read the questions and give your answers. A Have you been to any rainforests? B How much do you know about rainforests？ First reading 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 2 Read the advertisement and answer the questions. Join us on an exciting 5-day adventure to the Amazon Rainforest! It′s the largest rainforest on the earth. Come and discover this amazing place with us！ [动词] 发现；了解到 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest During the adventure，we will have exciting activities. You will： • Meet playful monkeys and colourful birds • Explore the largest rainforest，home to many plants and animals • Float on the Amazon River and look for animals that live nearby • Discover the interesting local cultures • Search for hidden treasures in the jungle ~~~~~~~~~~~~ that引导的定语从句，修饰animals。 寻找 寻找/搜寻某人/某物 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest But wait，that′s not all! We will also explore the Galapagos Islands where you can： • Take a boat trip • Ride a bike through beautiful landscapes • Shop at lively markets on the islands [形容词] 繁忙活跃的；充满趣味的；充满活力的 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest If you join our tour，you′ll enjoy： • Delicious daily breakfasts，lunches，and dinners • Professional hotel service • Expert local guides for 5 days • Transportation as listed • Activities as listed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If 引导的条件状语从句。 [形容词] 专业的；职业的 [形容词]熟练的；经验(或知识)丰富的；内行的 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest This adventure is perfect for young people like you. Don′t miss out on this exciting journey! Of course，you can also create your own trip plan，and we can provide services just for you. [动词]创建；创造，创作 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest A How many activities are included in the5-day trip to the Amazon Rainforest? B What destination will you visit besides the Amazon Rainforest? C What services are provided if you join the tour? Five The Galapagos Islands. Delicious daily breakfasts，lunches，and dinners；professional hotel service；expert local guides for 5 days； transportation as listed and activities as listed. 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 3 Read the advertisement again and complete Danny′s email. Hello Jenny， Did you receive my postcard? I went on a 5-day trip in the Amazon Rainforest！It is the world′s largest rainforest and is _________ to many plants and animals. On the first two days，we _______ many monkeys and birds. We visited local villages. home met 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest On the third day，we _________ on the Amazon River. On the last two days，we flew to the Galapagos __________ for a sea trip. I also __________ at a lively market. I can′t wait to share more with you！ Best， Danny floated Islands shopped 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 4 Suppose you are going on a 5-day trip to a forest. Write about your travel plan. My 5-day trip in ________________ First Day： Second Day： Third Day： Fourth Day： Fifth Day： 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest • On the first day，I plan to... • On the second day，I will... • On the third day，I can… 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 1. Have you been to any rainforests? 你去过雨林吗? (教材第 78 页，1) have/has been to... 去过······ have/has been to...后接地点名词，表示“曾经去过某地”，但现在已经不在那里了，其后若接地点副词，要省略 to。 My uncle has been to Guilin twice. 我的叔叔去过桂林两次。 Language point 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [辨析] have/has been to，have/has gone to 与 have/has been in have/has been to “曾经去过某地(已经回来)”，表示现在已经不在那里了，可以和 once、twice，three times 等连用，也可以和 just，never、ever 等连用 have/has gone to “去了某地(还未回来)”，常用第三人称作主语，强调说话时该人不在现场 have/has been in “在某地待了多长时间”，常与表示一段时间的状语连用 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 2. Come and discover this amazing place with us！来和我们一起发现这个神奇的地方吧! (教材第 78 页，2) discover [动词] 发现；了解到 其后接名词或代词作宾语，也可跟宾语从句。 Pierre and Marie discovered radium together. 皮埃尔和玛丽一起发现了镭。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [辨析] discover，find，find out 与 invent discover “发现”，指有意或无意地发现已经存在但尚不为人知的事物 find “找到，发现”，指偶然发现或经过一番寻找，找到已经丢失的东西或在某个地方发现人和物，强调找的结果 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest find out “查明白，弄清楚”多用于经过调查、分析、研究等手段查出的情况，查出的东西往往是抽象的，如时间、事实、真相等 invent “发明”，指经过研究、设计而创造出原本没有的东西 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] discover 的相关词汇： 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 3. Float on the Amazon River and look for animals that live nearby 在亚马逊河上漂流，寻找生活在附近的动物 (教材第 78 页，2) look for 寻找 Jenny is looking for her book. 詹妮正在寻找她的书。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [辨析] look for 与 find look for “寻找”，强调寻找的动作 find “找到，发现”，强调寻找的结果 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] look 的相关短语： look at 看 look up 查阅 look out 当心 look through 浏览 look after 照顾 look down on 轻视，瞧不起 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 4. Search for hidden treasures in the jungle 在热带丛林中搜索隐藏的宝藏 (教材第 78 页，2) search /sɜːtʃ/ [动词] 搜寻；搜索；查找 search sb. 搜某人的身 search for sb./sth. 寻找/搜寻某人/某物 search sp. for sb./sth. 为找某人/某物搜寻某处 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest We regularly search the visitors as they enter the building. 当参观者们进入大楼时，我们例行对他们搜身检查。 With this new lock，you needn′t search for keys in your bag any more. 有了这个新锁你再也不需要在你包里找钥匙了。 They searched the soil for the tiger fossil. 他们在土里寻找老虎化石。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] search [名词] 搜索；查找 in search of 寻找 He went into the kitchen in search of a drink. 他进了厨房，想找点儿喝的。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 5. Shop at lively markets on the islands 在岛上热闹的市场购物(教材第 78 页，2) lively [形容词] 繁忙活跃的；充满趣味的；充满活力的 [辨析] lively，live，alive 与 living lively 形容词，意为“繁忙活跃的；充满趣味的；充满活力的”可用于描述人或事物 常作定语、表语或宾补 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest live 形容词，意为“活的”，与“死”相对，多用于描述动物。live 还可表示“现场直播的” 常作前置定语 alive 形容词，意为“活着”，与 dead 相对，强调状态，可用于描述人或物 常作表语、后置定语或宾补 living 形容词，意为“活着的，健在的”用于描述人或动植物。the living 表示类别，指活着的人们 常作表语或前置定语 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 6. Professional hotel service 专业的酒店服务 (教材第 78 页，2) professional /prəˈfeʃənl/ [形容词] 专业的；职业的 They are professional football players. 他们是专业的足球运动员。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] ① profession [名词] 专业；行业；职业 English profession 英语专业 ② professor [名词] 教授 He was made a professor at the age of 40. 他 40 岁时成为一名教授。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 7. Expert local guides for 5 days 5 天专业本地导游(服务) (教材第 78 页，2) expert /ˈekspɜːt/ ①[名词] 专家；能手 It′s best to ask an expert. 最好去问问专家。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest ②[形容词] 熟练的；经验(或知识) 丰富的；内行的 be expert at/in (doing) sth. 擅长 (做) 某事 She′s expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. 她擅长做便宜但雅致的服装 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 7. Expert local guides for 5 days 5 天专业本地导游(服务) (教材第 78 页，2) guide /gaɪd/ ①[名词] 导游；指南 a tour guide 导游 We followed our tour guide. 我们跟着导游。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest ② [动词] 带领；引导 She guided us through the busy streets to the museum. 她带领我们穿过繁忙的街道去了博物馆 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 8. Of course，you can also create your own trip plan，and we can provide services just for you. 当然，你也可以制订你自己的旅行计划，我们可以为你提供专属服务。(教材第 78 页，2) create /kriˈeɪt/ [动词] 创建；创造，创作 create 后常接名词或代词作宾语。 The government plans to create more jobs for young people. 政府计划为年轻人创造更多的就业机会。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] ① create [动词] 引起，造成，产生(感觉或印象) This is because a rainbow is created by light passing through water drops. 这是因为彩虹是由光线穿过水滴形成。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest ② create 的相关词汇： 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 8. Of course，you can also create your own trip plan，and we can provide services just for you. 当然，你也可以制订你自己的旅行计划，我们可以为你提供专属服务。(教材第 78 页，2) own [形容词&代词] 自己的；本人的 own 作代词时要放在形容词性物主代词或名词所有格后面。 of one′s own 属于某人自己的 I saw it with my own eyes. 我亲眼看到了那件事。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] owner [名词] 所有者；物主；主人 The owner of the shop came up to see what was the matter. 店主走过来，看看出了什么事。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 9. I can′t wait to share more with you! 我迫不及待想和你分享更多! (教材第 79 页，3) can′t wait to do sth. 迫不及待想做某事 — I bought a skirt for you. I hope you like it. 我给你买了一条裙子，我希望你喜欢它。 — Thank you，Mum. I can′t wait to try it on. 谢谢你，妈妈。我迫不及待想试穿它了。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest [拓展] ① can′t wait for... 意为“等不及······” 其后可接名词或代词。 I can′t wait for the summer holiday. 我等不及过暑假了。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest ② wait for 意为“等待”，wait for sb./sth.to do sth. 意为“等待某人/某物做某事” Wait for the traffic lights to change to green. 等待交通信号灯变成绿色。 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest I. 根据汉语提示填写单词 1. It is said that the pirates (海盜) buried their __________ (金银财宝) on this island. 2. Can you _________ (漂浮) on your back? 3. ___________ (搜寻) for the important files and information. 4. There is a small ___________ (岛) near here. 5. Tom is a computer __________ (专家). treasures float Search island expert Practice 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest Ⅱ. 用所给单词的适当形式填空 1. There are many __________ (colour) flowers in the park. 2. This is a __________ (live) party. 3. I can′t wait ___________ (get) there. 4. We have the _____________ (profession) hotel service. 5. You can meet ___________ (play) dogs. colourful lively to get professional playful 6.4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest $$Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.2 A home to wild animals 1 Look at the picture at the bottom of this page and predict what the passage is about. First reading 6.2 A home to wild animals 2 Read the interview and write true (T) or false (F). (Li Dan) Hello，everyone. This is Li Dan from HEP TV，I am reporting from Hoh Xil，Qinghai. Hoh Xil is a special place in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Just like its meaning“beautiful girl” in Mongolian，Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. [名词]意义；意思 [形容词]惊奇的；惊人的 [形容词]生态的 [名词]重要性 6.2 A home to wild animals It entered the World Natural Heritage List in 2017. Now，I am standing near the major headwaters area of the Changjiang River. Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes，beautiful snow-capped mountains，deep blue lakes，and green wetlands. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “祈使句＋and＋陈述句.”句型。 [动词]进入；进来；参加 [形容词]主要的；大的 [名词]湿地；沼泽地 6.2 A home to wild animals How do people working here feel about this area? Let′s talk to Dorji. Hello，Dorji! Can you tell us something about this beautiful place? (Dorji) Hi，Li Dan. I work at the Hoh Xil Protection Station. I think Hoh Xil is truly a heaven for wild animals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 省略了that 的宾语从句，作think的宾语。 6.2 A home to wild animals There are more than 230 different kinds of animals，such as brown bears，wolves， and eagles. The most famous one is the Tibetan antelope. Between May and August every year，thousands of these lovely creatures travel through here. It is amazing. I really love this place. 不同种类的······ 6.2 A home to wild animals (Li Dan) I hope I can see them today. Thanks，Dorji. The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife make Hoh Xil a wonderful place. Let′s appreciate and protect this natural wonder. Thank you for joining us and see you soon. 6.2 A home to wild animals A Hoh Xil is in Qinghai Province. ( ) B The major headwaters area of the Changjiang River is in Hoh Xil. ( ) T T 6.2 A home to wild animals 3 Read the interview again and answer the questions. A What are the natural landscapes like in Hoh Xil? B What does the interview tell us about the wildlife in Hoh Xil? The natural landscapes in Hoh Xil are amazing. Hoh Xil is truly a heaven for animals. There are more than 230 different kinds of animals. 6.2 A home to wild animals C What makes Hoh Xil a wonderful place? The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife make Hoh Xil a wonderful place. 6.2 A home to wild animals 4 Read and complete the passage . A. On the way，we can see snow-capped mountains，blue lakes，and green wetlands. B. Hoh Xil is a heaven for wild animals. C. I became one of the guards of the“beautiful girl” 16 years ago. D. When I see these lovely creatures run freely， I feel it is all worth it. 6.2 A home to wild animals I′m Tshegyal. I work at the Hoh Xil Protection Station. ____ We go around and guard the highland over 10 times every year. ____ Hoh Xil is beautiful， but there are many unexpected difficulties. Our cars easily get stuck in the wetlands. ____ Along the Qinghai-Xizang Railway，we always see the Tibetan antelopes playing and moving around. Our duty is to protect them. ____ There are many young people like me here in Hoh Xil. Everyone is a hero. C A B D 6.2 A home to wild animals 1. Just like its meaning “beautiful girl” in Mongolian，Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. 就像它在蒙古语中的意思“美丽的女孩”一样，可可西里以其令人惊叹的自然美景和独特的生态重要性而闻名。(教材第 74 页，2) meaning [名词] 意义；意思 Language point 6.2 A home to wild animals What′s the meaning of...? ＝ What do/does...mean? ＝ What do you mean by...? ······是什么意思? What′s the meaning of this sentence？ 这个句子的意思是什么? 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] ① mean [动词] 意思是；意味着；打算 mean doing sth. 意味着做某事 mean to do sth. 打算做某事 Missing the train means waiting for another hour. 错过这趟火车意味着要再等一小时。 I didn′t mean to read that book. 我没打算看那本书。 6.2 A home to wild animals ② mean [形容词] 小气的，吝啬的 He isn′t a mean man. 他不是一个小气的人。 ③ meaningful [形容词] 有意义的；重要的 The summer camp is very tiring but meaningful. 此次夏令营很累但很有意义 6.2 A home to wild animals 1. Just like its meaning “beautiful girl” in Mongolian，Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. 就像它在蒙古语中的意思“美丽的女孩”一样，可可西里以其令人惊叹的自然美景和独特的生态重要性而闻名。(教材第 74 页，2) amazing [形容词] 惊奇的；惊人的 My sister has got an amazing achievement. 我姐姐取得了惊人的成就。 6.2 A home to wild animals [辨析] amazing 与 amazed amazing 形容词，意为“惊奇的；惊人的”，既可作定语，又可作表语，常修饰事或物 amazed 形容词，意为“(感到)惊奇或吃惊的”表示人对事物的感受，意思接近于surprised，在句中常作表语，其主语往往是人，常见搭配 be amazed at 意为“对······感到吃惊” 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] amaze 作动词，意为“使惊奇；使诧异”。 He amazed everybody by passing his driving test. 他通过了驾驶执照考试，这使大家吃惊。 6.2 A home to wild animals 1. Just like its meaning “beautiful girl” in Mongolian，Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. 就像它在蒙古语中的意思“美丽的女孩”一样，可可西里以其令人惊叹的自然美景和独特的生态重要性而闻名。(教材第 74 页，2) ecological /ˌi:kəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ [形容词] 生态的 These actions have greatly affected the ecological balance. 这些行为极大地影响了生态平衡。 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] ecology [名词] 生态 To keep ecology in balance is our duty. 保持生态平衡是我们的职责。 6.2 A home to wild animals 2. It entered the World Natural Heritage List in2017. 它于 2017 年被列入世界自然遗产名录。(教材第 74 页，2) enter /ˈento(r)/ [动词] 进入；进来；参加 enter 在此处作及物动词，相当于come/go into。 enter 还可作不及物动词，其后常加 into。 She entered the room suddenly. 她突然走进屋里。 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] ① enter 作动词，还可意为“加入；成为······的一员；参加，报名参加(比赛或考试)”。 I run so fast that I′m planning to enter the school relay race. 我跑步很快，所以我正打算参加学校的接力赛。 6.2 A home to wild animals ② entrance 作名词，意为“入口；通道”。 the entrance to/of... ······的入口/通道 A guard was posted at the entrance of the company. 在公司入口处布置了一名警卫。 6.2 A home to wild animals 3. Now，I am standing near the major headwaters area of the Changjiang River. 现在我正站在长江的主要源头区域附近。(教材第74 页，2) major /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ ① [形容词] 主要的；大的 Tourism is the major source of this town′s revenue. 旅游业是这个小镇主要的收入来源。 6.2 A home to wild animals major ②[名词] 主修课程；专业课 Her major is French. 她的专业课是法语。 ③ [动词] 主修 major in＋专业 主修······(专业) She majored in History at Peking University. 她在北京大学主修历史。 6.2 A home to wild animals 4. Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes，beautiful snow-capped mountains，deep blue lakes，and green wetlands. 跟随我们的摄像机，你可以看到令人叹为观止的高原风景、秀美的雪山、蔚蓝的湖泊和葱郁的湿地。(教材第 74 页，2) “祈使句＋and＋陈述句，”句型 该句型是一个常用句型，祈使句表示条件，陈述句表示结果，且陈述句常用一般将来时，and 在句中表示顺承关系。 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] 在“祈使句＋or＋陈述句.”句型中，祈使句表示条件，陈述句表示一种相反的结果，or 意为“否则；要不然”。 Hurry up，or you′ll be late for work. 快点儿，否则你上班会迟到。 6.2 A home to wild animals 4. Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes，beautiful snow-capped mountains，deep blue lakes，and green wetlands. 跟随我们的摄像机，你可以看到令人叹为观止的高原风景、秀美的雪山、蔚蓝的湖泊和葱郁的湿地。(教材第 74 页，2) wetland /ˈwetlənd/ [名词] 湿地；沼泽地 wetland 是由“wet(湿的)＋land(陆地)”构成的复合名词。 6.2 A home to wild animals 其他以 -land 结尾的单词有 homeland (家乡)、inland (内陆的)等。 The wetlands are home to many wild animals. 湿地是许多野生动物的栖息地。 China，the homeland of tea，is the birthplace of tea culture. 中国是茶的故乡，也是茶文化的发源地。 6.2 A home to wild animals 5. There are more than 230 different kinds of animals，such as brown bears，wolves，and eagles. 这里有超过 230 种不同的动物，比如棕熊、狼和雕。(教材第 74 页，2) different kinds of... 不同种类的······ different kinds of... 后接可数名词的复数形式。 There are many different kinds of trees in the park. 公园里有许多不同种类的树。 6.2 A home to wild animals [拓展] ① a kind of... 一种······ She had a kind of vacant look on her face. 她脸上有一种茫然的表情。 ② all kinds of... 各种各样的······ Zoos have all kinds of animals. 动物园里有各种动物。 6.2 A home to wild animals I. 根据汉语提示填写单词 1. There are many different __________ (kind) of flowers in the garden. 2. The _________ (love) puppy made everyone in the room smile. 3. Five ___________ (wolf) were seen running in the forest. kinds lovely wolves Practice 6.2 A home to wild animals 4. The ____________ (beautiful) of the sunset attracted a lot of tourists. 5. He is studying sea ____________ (creature) to learn more about the ocean. beauty creatures 6.2 A home to wild animals Ⅱ.单项选择 1. Between my school ___________ the park，there is a small bookstore. A. and B. or C. with D. to A 6.2 A home to wild animals 2. There are over 100 _________ in the zoo，such as monkeys，tigers and pandas. A. kind of animal B. kinds of animals C. kind of animals D. kinds of animal B 6.2 A home to wild animals 3. The ___________ of the mountain is really breathtaking. A. lovely B. creature C. beauty D. wolf 4. I saw a group of __________ flying in the sky. eagles B. wolves C. creature D. bears C A 6.2 A home to wild animals $$Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.5 Landforms of China 1 Read Li Ming′s report and write true (T) or false (F). Hello everyone! Today，I will introduce you to some landforms of China. First reading 6.5 Landforms of China China has many different types of landforms. The eastern part of China is flat with plains and hills. It touches the west bank of the Pacific Ocean. It is where you can find many big cities，such as Shanghai and Hangzhou. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ where 引导的表语从句。 [动词]触及；接触；触摸；触动 6.5 Landforms of China The central part of China is also flat，but the land and soil are more suitable for farming. These plains help feed the nation！ [连词] 但是，然而 [名词] 陆地 [动词]养，养活；喂，喂养 Now，let′s go to the western part of China. Here we have high mountains and plateaus，like the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 6.5 Landforms of China This part of the country is a massive flat area often called the roof of the world. To the south of the plateau，among the thousands of mountains in the Himalayan region，stands the highest mountain in the world，Mount Qomolangma. There，you will be awed by the power of nature. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰 area。 ~~~~~~~~~~ [介词]在···中间；被···所围绕；在(其中)；···之一 [名词]力量；能量；权力 6.5 Landforms of China China′s landforms are diverse and beautiful. I am proud to live in this wonderful land. I love China，my motherland. 6.5 Landforms of China A Eastern China is located on the east bank of the Pacific Ocean. ( ) B The central part of China is rich in grain. ( ) C The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is called the roof of the world. ( ) D The landforms of China are high in the west and low in the east. ( ) F T T T 6.5 Landforms of China 2 Do you know the wonders of China? Discuss with your partner and write them down. A The lowest land _____________________ B The largest saltwater lake ___________________ C The largest waterfalls ________________________ D The largest desert _______________________ The Turpan Basin The Qinghai Lake The Huangguoshu Waterfall The Taklimakan Desert 6.5 Landforms of China 3 Search the internet and complete the table of wonders of the world. Wonders of the world Highest plateau Name the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau the Nile Area/ Country Africa Details average elevation over 4.000 metres about 6 ,671 kilometres Asia Longest river 6.5 Landforms of China Wonders of the world Largest island Largest rainforest Name Greenland Area/ Country North America South America Details about 7.05 million square kilometres about 2.11 million square kilometres the Amazon Rainforest 6.5 Landforms of China 4 Work in groups. Make a poster about natural wonders of the world • Choose one of the wonders of the world. • Write down the description on one side. • Attach a picture to the other side. 6.5 Landforms of China 5 Show your poster to the class. 6.5 Landforms of China 1. It touches the west bank of the Pacific Ocean. 它濒临太平洋西岸。(教材第 80 页，1) touch [动词] 触及；接触；触摸；触动 No! Don′t touch it! It′s hot! 不!别碰它!它很烫! Language point 6.5 Landforms of China 2. The central part of China is also flat，but the land and soil are more suitable for farming. 中国的中部地区也很平坦，但土地和土壤更适合耕种。(教材第 80 页，1) but [连词] 但是，然而 but 可以连接两个并列成分(单词、短语或分句)，表示前后意义上的转折或两种情况的对比。 I like eating vegetables，but my sister doesn′t like eating them. 我喜欢吃蔬菜，但是我妹妹不喜欢吃。 6.5 Landforms of China [辨析] but，and 与 or but “但是，然而”，表示转折的逻辑关系或两种情况的对比 and “和；然后；并且”，表示并列、顺承或递进的逻辑关系 or “或者；也不；否则”，表示选择或并列关系，在否定句中，并列成分用 or 连接，不用 and 连接 6.5 Landforms of China 2. The central part of China is also flat，but the land and soil are more suitable for farming. 中国的中部地区也很平坦，但土地和土壤更适合耕种。(教材第 80 页，1) land [名词] 陆地 by land 经由陆地 on land 在陆地上 The African elephant is the largest animal on land. 非洲象是陆地上最大的动物。 6.5 Landforms of China [拓展] land 还可作动词，意为“着陆”。 The plane landed safely. 飞机安全着陆了。 其反义短语为 take off“起飞”。 6.5 Landforms of China 3. These plains help feed the nation! 这些平原有助于养活全国人民! (教材第 80 页，1) feed [动词]养，养活；喂，喂养 其过去式和过去分词都是 fed。 6.5 Landforms of China feed sb./sth. 喂养某人/某物 feed on... 以······为食 feed sth. to... 把某物喂给······ feed... on... 用······喂······ I feed my dog every day. 我每天都喂我的狗。 Tigers feed on meat. 老虎以肉为食。 6.5 Landforms of China [注意] keep 也可表示“饲养；供养”。keep 指总体情况不涉及具体动作，而 feed 强调动作“给······喂食”。 They kept many cows on the farm. 他们在农场养了很多奶牛。 Let′s feed fish to the cat. 让我们把鱼喂给猫。 6.5 Landforms of China 4. To the south of the plateau，among the thousands of mountains in the Himalayan region，stands the highest mountain in the world，Mount Qomolangma. 在高原南部喜马拉雅地区的成千上万座山脉中，矗立着世界上最高的山峰——珠穆朗玛峰。(教材第 80 页，1) among [介词] 在···中间；被···所围绕；在(其中)；···之一 They hid themselves among the trees. 他们躲在树林中。 6.5 Landforms of China [辨析] among 与 between among 常用于表示在三者或三者以上的中间 between 常用于表示在两者之间，可与 and 连用；也可指三者及以上人或物中的两两之间 6.5 Landforms of China 5. There，you will be awed by the power of nature. 在那里，你会对大自然的力量惊叹不已。(教材第 80 页，1) power [名词] 力量；能量；权力 The ship was helpless against the power of the storm. 那艘船只能任由暴风雨肆虐。 6.5 Landforms of China [拓展] power [动词] 驱动，推动 The engine can power the car easily. 这台发动机能轻易地驱动这辆小汽。 6.5 Landforms of China 6. The central part of China is rich in grain. 中国的中部地区盛产粮食。(教材第 80 页，1) rich [形容词] 富有的 其反义词为 poor，意为“贫穷的”。 The businessman is very rich. 这个商人很富有。 6.5 Landforms of China [拓展] ① rich [形容词] 大量含有 (或提供) be rich in... 富含······ Oranges are rich in vitamin C. 橙子富含维生素 C。 ② rich [形容词] 丰富多彩的 She leads a rich and colourful life in the countryside. 她在乡下过着丰富多彩的生活。 6.5 Landforms of China ③ the rich 富人 “the＋形容词”表示一类人，作主语时谓语动词用复数。 The rich are not always happy. 富人并不总是幸福的。 6.5 Landforms of China I. 根据汉语提示填写单词 1. He jumped in and swam to the opposite __________ (岸). 2. The _________ (西部的) part of China is high. 3. People used to think the earth was ___________ (平的). 4. He seems ___________ (适合的) for the job. 5. The country is ________ (富有的) in oil. bank western flat suitable rich Practice 6.5 Landforms of China Ⅱ. 用所给单词的适当形式填空 1. I will ___________ (introduce) you to some books about history. 2. They have a __________ (mass) great house. 3. China has an amazing variety of __________ (landform). 4. Do you know the city __________ (call) Baiyin? 5. This data was collected from 69 _________ (country). introduce massive landforms called countries 6.5 Landforms of China $$Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 英语 冀教版 八年级上册 6.3 Great rivers 1 Read the questions and give your answers. A How many large rivers do you know in China? What are they? B How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through? First reading 6.3 Great rivers A How many large rivers do you know in China? What are they? B How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through? There are many large rivers in China. I know the Changjiang River， the Yellow River，the Heilongjiang River，the Zhujiang River，the Lancang River，the Songhua River and so on. Nine 6.3 Great rivers 2 Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. Li Meng： I′m trying to locate the Yellow River. Can you help me，Brother? Li Ming： Sure，Li Meng. The Yellow River has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几”. Li Meng： Oh，I see it now! Right here! How long is it? [动词]找出···的准确位置；把···安置在 6.3 Great rivers Li Ming： It′s 5,464 kilometres long. It is important to us as our “Mother River”. Li Meng： It is so long! Is it the longest river in China？ Li Ming： No，it is the second longest. The Changjiang River is longer than it. Li Meng： How long is the Changjiang River？ so＋adj./adv 6.3 Great rivers Li Ming： It is 6,300 kilometres long. Li Meng： Let me check. 6,300 minus 5,464… It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River. Li Ming： You′re quick with numbers，Li Meng! The Yellow River and the Changjiang River are very important in our cultural development. [动词] 检查 [动词]数字；数量；数；号码 6.3 Great rivers Li Meng： They are great! Li Ming： Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world? Li Meng： Yes，please! 了解/知道有关······的情况 全世界 6.3 Great rivers Li Ming： Well，the Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world. There′s also the Amazon River in South America，and the Congo River in Africa. These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history. [副词] 也 [形容词]古代的；古老的 [介词]自始至；各处；遍及 6.3 Great rivers Li Meng： That′s amazing! I would love to explore these rivers someday. 6.3 Great rivers A What is unique about the shape of the Yellow River? B How much longer is the Changjiang River than the Yellow River? It has a unique shape like the Chinese character“几”. Changjiang River is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River. 6.3 Great rivers 3 Read the sentences and pay attention to the parts in yellow. Then fill in the blanks. • The Changjiang River is longer than it. • Is it the longest river in China? To compare two or more things，we use comparative and superlative adjectives. We usually add -er and -est to words to make comparatives and superlatives. 6.3 Great rivers A Bill runs ________ (fast) than any other boy in his class. B This river is three metres _________ (wide) than that one. C Hainan Island is the second _______ (large) island in China. D The weather in Chongqing is ________ (hot) than that in Beijing. faster wider largest hotter 6.3 Great rivers 4 Read and complete the passage. A. are still lower B. the longest river C. the highest peak D. the largest river E. the world′s widest Do you know more world records related to landscapes? The Amazon River is _______ in terms of water volume. On the other hand，the Nile is _______ in the world. Angel Falls in Venezuela holds the record for ______. D B E 6.3 Great rivers It has a height of 979 metres and a width of around 150 metres. When it comes to mountains，Mount Qomolangma stands tall as _______ in the world. It is 8,848.86 metres above sea level. Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close but _______. There are many other remarkable natural features and geographical wonders around the globe. C A 6.3 Great rivers 5 Do you want to know about more landscapes in the world? Find more information and share it with your partner. 6.3 Great rivers 1. I′m trying to locate the Yellow River. 我正在寻找黄河的位置。(教材第 76 页，2) locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ [动词] 找出···的准确位置；把···安置在 I need to locate my lost phone. 我需要定位我丢失的手机。 Language point 6.3 Great rivers [拓展] location [名词] 位置 I have to find a convenient location for the shelves. 我得找一个合适的位置放这些书架。 6.3 Great rivers 2. It is so long! 它真长啊! (教材第 76 页，2) so [副词] 如此；这么；那么；非常；很 so 作副词讲时，用于修饰形容词或副词，表示程度、大小或数量。 其常见结构如下： ① so＋adj./adv. I′m so glad to receive your letter. 收到你的信我非常高兴。 6.3 Great rivers ② so＋adj.＋a/an＋可数名词单数 He wears so funny a mask. 他戴着一个如此滑稽的面具。 ④ so＋much/little(少)＋不可数名词 There is so much water on the table! 桌子上有那么多水！ ③ so＋many/few＋可数名词复数 There are so many students in the library. 图书馆里有那么多学生。 6.3 Great rivers [拓展] ① so 作副词，还可意为“这样”，用来代替刚说过的事物、整个句子或某一情况的全部，在口语中常与 think、hope、say、be afraid 等词(组) 连用，使说话人的语气显得委婉、客气。 — I think you′ll win in the competition. 我认为你在这次比赛中会获胜。 — I hope so. 我希望是这样。 6.3 Great rivers ② so 作连词，意为“因此；所以”；表示因果关系。 He studied hard，so he got good grades in the final exam. 他学习很努力，所以期末考试取得了好成绩. 6.3 Great rivers 3. Let me check. 让我查一下。(教材第 76 页，2) check /tʃek/ ① [动词] 检查 check 指检查某事物是否正确、安全、满意或处于良好的状态，也可指检验以测试某事物的准确度或真假。 I will check that he does not cheat me. 我将去核实一下看他是否骗我。 6.3 Great rivers check ② [名词] 检查 Could you give the tyres a check? 你能检查一下轮胎吗? 6.3 Great rivers 4. You′re quick with numbers，Li Meng! 李梦，你算数真快! (教材第 76 页，2) number /ˈnʌmbə(r)/ [名词]数字；数量；数；号码 the number of ······的数量 a number of 许多 There are sixteen numbers here. 这里有 16 个数字。 What′s your telephone number，please? 请问你的电话号码是多少? 6.3 Great rivers [辨析] the number of 与 a number of the number of 后加复数名词，作主语时谓语动词要用单数形式 a number of 后加复数名词，作主语时谓语动词要用复数形式，number 前可用 small、large 等来修饰 6.3 Great rivers 5. Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world? 你想了解世界上其他的大江大河吗? (教材第 76 页，2) know about 了解/知道有关······的情况 Do you know about the history of Australia？ 你了解澳大利亚的历史吗? 6.3 Great rivers [辨析] know about，know of 与 know know about “了解/知道有关······的情况”，指只是大体上知道有关情况，并不是很熟悉、很清楚 know of “知道有······；听说过······”，指知道或听说过某人或某物的一些情况，但具体细节并不清楚，侧重间接性。有时可以与 know about 换用 know “知道；了解；认识；熟悉；懂得”，侧重直接性 6.3 Great rivers 5. Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world? 你想了解世界上其他的大江大河吗? (教材第 76 页，2) around the world 全世界 around the world 在句末作地点状语，也可作后置定语修饰名词，相当于 all over the world。 The tea is traded around the world. 茶叶销往世界各地。 6.3 Great rivers 6. There′s also the Amazon River in South America，and the Congo River in Africa. 还有南美洲的亚马逊河、非洲的刚果河。(教材第 76 页，2) also [副词] 也 Lucy likes the song，and Tom also likes it. 露西喜欢这首歌，汤姆也喜欢它。 6.3 Great rivers [辨析] also，too 与 either also 常用于肯定句句中，位于连系动词 be、助动词或情态动词之后，实义动词之前 too 常用于肯定句句末，通常用逗号与前面的内容隔开 either 常用于否定句句末，通常用逗号与前面的内容隔开 6.3 Great rivers 7. These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history. 纵观历史，这些河流对古代文明的发展具有重要意义。(教材第 76 页，2) ancient [形容词] 古代的；古老的 其前不定冠词要用 an。 It is an ancient oak tree. 这是一棵古橡树。 6.3 Great rivers [辨析] ancient，antique 与 old ancient 指很久以前发生或存在的事物 antique 指已经很古老或颇有古风的事物，一般都具有较高的价值 old 指长期以来一直存在着的事物，与 times连用指古代，与 days 连用指从前或旧旧社会 6.3 Great rivers 7. These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history. 纵观历史，这些河流对古代文明的发展具有重要意义。(教材第 76 页，2) throughout / θru:ˈaʊt/ ①[介词]自始至终；各处；遍及 throughout the world 全世界 We have friends throughout the world. 我们的朋友遍及天下。 6.3 Great rivers throughout ② [副词] 自始至终；各处；遍及 The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. 仪式进行了两个小时，我们自始至终都得站着。 6.3 Great rivers 8. When it comes to mountains，Mount Qomolangma stands tall as the highest peak in the world. 当谈到山脉时，珠穆朗玛峰作为最高峰魏然屹立于世。(教材第 77 页，4) when it comes to... 当提到/谈到/谈及······时；就······而论 其中 to 为介词，后可接名词、代词或动词 -ing 形式作宾语。 When it comes to fishing，John is an expert. 谈及钓鱼，约翰是个专家。 6.3 Great rivers I. 根据汉语提示填写单词 1. I′m trying to __________ (找出·····的准确位置) the museum on the map. 2. It is ___________ (重要的) for us to protect the environment. 3. Can you ___________ (检查) my homework for mistakes？ 4. Think of a ___________ (数字) and multiply it by two. 5. Seven ___________ (减去) three is four. locate important check number minus Practice 6.3 Great rivers Ⅱ.单项选择 1. — ________ will you stay in Beijing? — About three weeks. A. How long B. How often C. How far D. How soon A 6.3 Great rivers 2. There are many people in the hall. ________ number of them is over 500. A. A B. An C. The D. / 3. Lucy likes dancing，and Lily likes it，________. A. also B. too C. either D. neither C B 6.3 Great rivers 4. When it comes to ________， he is an expert. A. cook B. cooks C. cooked D. neither 5. Modern civilization ________ built on science and technology. A. is B. are C. was D. were D A 6.3 Great rivers $$