Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world-Lesson 5 Landforms of China 教学设计 2025-2026学年冀教版英语八年级上册
Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world-Lesson 5 Landforms of China
This lesson focuses on introducing the diverse landforms of China. It begins with a general description of China's vast territory and rich geographical features. Then, it elaborates on several representative landforms, such as the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau, the Himalayas, the Taklamakan Desert, and the North China Plain. Through vivid pictures and detailed text, students will learn about the characteristics, locations, and significance of these landforms. The text also involves some related data and facts, like the height of Mount Qomolangma and the area of the Taklamakan Desert, which helps students have a more accurate understanding of China's landforms.
教学目标 | Knowledge Aims Students will be able to master the new words and phrases related to landforms, such as "plateau", "mountain range", "desert", "plain", "be located in", "be famous for", etc. They can understand and describe different landforms of China, including their features, locations, and some unique facts. Students will learn the usage of adjectives for comparison in the context of describing landforms, such as "the highest", "the largest", "deeper than", etc. Ability Aims Improve students' reading skills, including skimming for general ideas, scanning for specific information, and understanding detailed descriptions. Develop students' speaking skills by asking them to describe and discuss landforms in groups or individually. Train students' writing ability, enabling them to write a short passage about a certain landform in China. Emotional Aims Cultivate students' interest in geography and nature, and enhance their awareness of protecting the natural environment. Foster students' sense of national pride by learning about the magnificent landforms of their own country. |
教学重难点 | Key Points New words and phrases related to landforms and their usage. Understanding and describing different landforms of China in English. The correct usage of adjectives for comparison in describing landforms. Difficult Points How to guide students to use the learned language knowledge to vividly describe and compare landforms. |
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| Helping students understand some complex geographical concepts and data in English. |
New Words
plateau /ˈplætəʊ/n. 高原
mountain range /ˈmaʊntən reɪndʒ/n. 山脉
desert /ˈdezət/n. 沙漠
plain /pleɪn/n. 平原
basin /ˈbeɪsn/n. 盆地
coastline /ˈkəʊstlaɪn/n. 海岸线
characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/n. 特征；特点 adj. 典型的；独特的
height /haɪt/n. 高度；身高
depth /depθ/n. 深度
Phrases
be located in /at 位于
be famous for 因…… 而著名
cover an area of 占地面积
in the south of 在…… 的南部
one of the + 形容词最高级 + 可数名词复数 最…… 之一
Grammar
Adjectives for comparison:
The superlative form is used to compare three or more things. For example, "Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world."
The comparative form is used to compare two things. For example, "The Taklamakan Desert is larger than the Gobi Desert."
教学过程
Lead - in (5 minutes)
Greet the students as usual.
Show some pictures of famous natural wonders around the world, such as the Grand Canyon in the USA, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Then ask students: "Do you know any natural wonders in China?" Let students think and share their ideas briefly. This activity aims to arouse students' interest and lead them to the topic of this lesson - landforms of China.
Presentation (15 minutes)
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