Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals Section A 2a～2e） 课件-2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级上册

春季，万物生长的季节。随着温度的上升，栖息在中国大地上的大多数植物渐次复苏。其中有一类植物，它是草，却能拥有树的身高，它以惊人的生长速度著称。鱼市。他从1万年前就开始陪伴人类。关于他，有很多不为人知的故事。这里的主人公是竹子的一种毛竹。在还没有出土前，竹左门就已经拥有竹节，现在他们身体的每一节都开始向上生长。在它们生长最快时，玉田甚至可以长高2米。大约50天后，一些竹笋就能长到将近20米高。就在短短数十天内，竹笋们的命运已经被决定，每年出土的竹笋只有不到一半能够长大成竹。根茎提供的能量越来越少，那些还没来得及长高的竹笋，它们或者自生自灭。又或者成为人类的盘中餐。而那些已经脱胎换骨的竹笋，则可以尽情舒展腰肢。他们将成为这片竹林真正的一份子。儿童毛竹共同生活在地球上的还有1500多种不同种类的竹子，不同的气候环境赋予他们不同的形态特征。海拔三千多米的神农顶，每年有五个月被冰雪封冻。这里几乎是竹子所能生存的极限高度，虽然身形矮小，他们却是少数能在这里过冬的生命。在草木丰茂的雨林中，一些炉子还掌握了攀爬的技能。他们能够借其他植物的高度接近阳光。巨龙竹则成为世界上已知体型最大的竹子，身高可达十几层楼高，而且砍下一截就是一个水桶。每一种竹子都有自己独特的外貌，每一种竹子也都有自己的生存之道。在这种种不同背后，他们共享着同一种最原始的欲望，活下去，然后繁衍生息。而竹子为生存所做的努力，对其他物种来说也充满了魅力。这些魅力是竹子与无数物种的命运相互交织，当它与人相遇时，两个物种的命运都发生了深刻改变。不同种类的竹子在人们手中变换出不同形态。他帮助人们分担繁重的劳作。它方便人们的生活出行。它满足人们的口腹之欲，它承载了人们的琐碎日常。它寄托了人们的希望。他在无意间塑造着人类文明。 Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals 第2课时 Section A (2a-2e) R·八年级上册 Read the poem and answer: 咬定青山不放松， 立根原在破岩中。 千磨万击还坚劲， 任尔东西南北风。 What kind of plant does it talk about? bamboo Does bamboo grow fast or slowly? Where is bamboo mainly grown? What things are made of bamboo? Do people eat bamboo besides pandas? Think and say Watch the video Ella: Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie? It’s so beautiful! Chen Jie: Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year. Ella: Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it. Chen Jie: Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a _________ of goodness in Chinese culture. Ella: I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan? Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the _________ and ________ bamboo forest in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there. Ella: Really? Like what? Chen Jie: Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the ____________ plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments. Ella: Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right? Chen Jie: Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious. Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks. 2a symbol largest oldest most useful Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie? It’s so beautiful! Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year. Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it. Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture. I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan? Ella: Chen Jie: Ella: Chen Jie: Ella: folding /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ 折叠式的；可折叠的 yeah /jeə/ 是的；对 folding fan 折扇 popular /ˈpɒpjələ(r)/ 广受欢迎的；流行的 goodness/ˈɡʊdnəs/ 美德；营养 a symbol of ……的象征 Let’s learn! Chen Jie: Ella: Chen Jie: Ella: Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the largest and oldest bamboo forest in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there. Really? Like what? Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the most useful plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments. Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right? Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious. 生长最快的 tool /tuːl/ 工具；手段 actually /ˈæktʃuəli/ 实际上；居然 shoot /ʃuːt/ n. 幼苗；嫩芽 v. (shot /ʃɒt/) 开（枪）；射击 Read the conversation and answer the questions. 2b Ella: Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie? It’s so beautiful! Chen Jie: Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year. Ella: Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it. Chen Jie: Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a ________ of goodness in Chinese culture. Ella: I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan? Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the _______ and _______ bamboo forests in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there. What does Ella see on the folding fan? Why does bamboo often appear in Chinese paintings? 3.Where is the Bamboo Sea? symbol largest oldest A painting of bamboo. Because it is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings and it is a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture. In Sichuan, China. 1 2 3 1.蜀南竹海 位于中国四川省宜宾市长宁县境内。它是世界上集中面积最大的天然竹林景区，总面积达10.2平方千米，竹林覆盖率高达93%。这里以竹海、瀑布、湖泊、古庙等景观著称，不仅自然风光旖旎，还蕴含着深厚的文化底蕴，是竹文化的发源地之一。游客可以在这里了解竹子的历史、文化和用途。 2.其他竹海 除了蜀南竹海，中国还有其他一些被称为“竹海”的地方，如赤水竹海、沐川竹海等。 “Bamboo Sea”通常指的是一个被大量竹子覆盖的区域，就像一片竹子的海洋。在不同的语境中，它可能指的是具体的地点或泛指竹林景观。 Good to know Ella: Really? Like what? Chen Jie: Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the ___________ plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments. Ella: Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right? Chen Jie: Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious. 4. What do people use bamboo for? 5. Is Ella interested in bamboo? How do you know? People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments. Yes, she is. most useful 4 5 Read the conversation and answer the questions. Complete the mind map with the information from 2a. 2c on Chen Jie’s folding fan got at ______________________ the ________ and _______ bamboo forest in China grow __________ _____ in one day ●build __________ ●make __________ and __________ ●food for _______ and _______ a symbol of __________ the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan largest oldest almost one goodness houses tools instruments pandas people one of the fastest-growing plants a popular subject in Chinese paintings one of the most useful plants in the world Bamboo metre Why is bamboo a popular subject in Chinese paintings? Think and say What other uses of bamboo do you know? uses handicrafts(工艺品) furniture (家具) vehicle (交通工具) daily tools cultural carrier (文化载体) buildings food … Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it. 2d Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie? It’s so beautiful! Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year. Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it. Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture. Imagine you are a tour guide at the Bamboo Sea and your partner is a foreign tourist. Make up a conversation about bamboo and its importance. 2e A: Welcome to the Bamboo Sea! I’m your tour guide today. I’d love to share all the interesting things about bamboo with you. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have. B: Bamboo seems to be a very popular plant in China. Can you tell me why the Chinese people like bamboo so much? A: Well, … feel free (to do sth) 可以随便做某事 A: Well, bamboo has deep-rooted cultural significance in China. In Chinese culture, it’s seen as a symbol of qualities like integrity, resilience, and modesty. Also, it’s extremely useful. People have been using it to build houses for a long time because it’s strong and durable. You can see some of these bamboo-built houses around here. B: That’s amazing! I didn’t know it could be used for building. Are there any other practical uses? For example A: Sure. We can make all kinds of daily use items from it, such as baskets and chopsticks. And bamboo shoots are a delicious part of our dishes. They’re not only tasty but also rich in nutrients. B: Sounds great. I’m really interested in trying bamboo-shoot dishes now. A: I’m glad to hear that. There are some local restaurants nearby that serve wonderful bamboo-shoot dishes. After our tour, you can have a try. B: Thank you so much for sharing all this interesting information. A: You’re welcome. I hope you’ll have a great time exploring the Bamboo Sea. For example 1. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. 竹子是中国画中最受欢迎的题材之一。 popular adj. 广受欢迎的；流行的 【常用搭配】 ①be popular with/among 受……欢迎 ②get/become popular 受欢迎；流行 Language points Basketball is one of the most popular sports around the world.篮球是全世界最受欢迎的运动之一。 This song is very popular among teenagers. 这首歌在青少年中很流行。 【例句】 比较级: more popular 最高级: most popular 【词汇拓展】 ① n. 流行；普及___________ popularity ……的知名度___________________ the popularity of ② v. 使普及；使流行；推广____________ popularize The popularity of this game has spread all over the world. 这款游戏的流行已经遍布全球。 We should popularize the knowledge of environmental protection. 我们应该普及环保知识。 【例句】 2. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture. 在中华文化中它是美德的象征。 symbol n. ①象征 The dove is a symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。 ②符号 In mathematics, “+” is a symbol for addition. 在数学中，“+”是加法符号。 ……的象征 3. Also, it’s one of the most useful plants in the world. 此外，它还是世界上最有用的植物之一。 1) useful adj. 有用的；有益的；实用的 She brought me a useful book on how to learn English. 她给我带来了一本如何学习英语的书。 【词汇拓展】 ① n. & v. 使用；利用_________ use ② adj. 无用的；无效的；无价值的__________ useless 【例句】 2)主语+be+one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数+in/of短语. ……是……中最……的……之一。 这是最高级的常用结构之一。 高频 Beijing is one of the biggest cities in China. 北京是中国最大的城市之一。 one of ... ……之一 【拓展】 of后接名词或代词的复数形式。 one of...短语作主语时，谓语动词用单数。 He is one of my friends. 他是我的一个朋友。 One of the performers comes from Guizhou. 其中一个演员来自贵州。 4. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have. 你有任何问题，请随时问我。 ① feel free + to do sth. 可以随便做某事 Feel free to contact me if you need any further information. 如果你需要任何进一步的信息，随时联系我。 ② feel free单独使用，表示“请随意；不要拘束” We have a lot of books in the library. Come in and feel free. 我们图书馆有很多书。进来吧，随意看! $$Oh, what's that change? Is so beautiful. thanks. It's a folding fan. I bought IT last year. Oh, he has a painting of bamboo on IT. yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in chinese paintings. It's a symbol of goodness in chinese culture. I didn't know that before. So where did you get that fan . at the bamboo sea in such one, the largest and oldest bamboo forest in china? I learned lots of interesting things when I was there. really like, what? Well, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one meter in one day, also is one of the most useful plants in the world. People can use IT to build houses and make tools and instruments. Oh, that's interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right? exactly. Actually, we eat bamboo shoots too. They're really delicious. 整个文明对于竹子的偏爱不是没有原因的。回溯到文明的最早期，先民们在日常生活中的很多东西可能都是利用竹子做成的。有建筑专家推测，甚至是中国民居的屋脊形状，都有可能来源于最早期的竹子材料。更不用说我们睡觉有竹席，取物背竹篓，饲养用竹笼。竹笋还是重要的食物，丰富我们的餐桌。竹制品几乎覆盖了先民们生活的各个角落。神奇的是，竹子理论上讲是一种草，同样的时间里，它比树长得更快更高。不挑水土，也不需要人照顾，它孕育生机，成为人类在文明的开始阶段绝好的生产材料。