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

Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第5课时 Lesson 5 Landforms of China 1 Activity 1: Lead in and describe Do you know the names of these landscapes? Have you ever been there? Jiuzhaigou. Zhangjiajie Hoh Xil the Yellow River Try to describe them using the expressions in this unit. 2 Activity 2: Read, write and correct Read Li Ming’s report and write true(T) or false(F). 1. Eastern China is located on the east bank of the Pacific Ocean. 2. The central part of China is rich in grain. 3. The Qinghai - Tibet Plateau is called the roof of the world. 4. The landforms of China are high in the west and low in the east. F T T T Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 3 Activity 3: Read and answer Read the report again and underline the landforms that appear in the report. The eastern part of China is flat with plains and hills. Here we have high mountains and plateaus, like the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau. mountain hill plain plateau What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 4 Activity 3: Read and answer Now, let’s think and answer some questions. ·Which part of China are these landforms in? ·What are the details about these landforms? ·Do you know any other landforms in China? mountain hill plain plateau What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 5 Activity 4: Read and match Read the report again and match the descriptions of the landforms with the right part of China. The eastern part The central part The western part A massive flat area. Flat with plains and hills. The land and soil are more suitable for farming. 6 Activity 5: Discuss and write Discuss China’s natural wonders with a 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 Qinghai Lake Huangguoshu Waterfall Taklimakan Desert 7 Activity 6: Share and complete Share information about wonders of the world you searched online and complete the table. Wonders of the world Highest plateau Largest island Largest rainforest Name the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau the Nile Greenland Area/Country Africa North America South America Details average elevation over 4,000 metres about 6,671 kilometres about 7.05 million square kilometres Largest river China about 2.17 million square kilometres the Amazon Rainforest 8 Activity 7: Make a poster 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. Now let’s make a poster about them. 9 Activity 7: Make a poster Show your posters to the class. Now that your posters are complete, I will invite some groups to show their posters. Each group will have 3 minutes to present their work. 10 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Suppose you are chatting with a foreign friend who is very interested in China’s landforms. Make a dialogue between you and your foreign friend. (Required) 3. Based on the world’s natural wonders displayed on the poster, search information about how these landforms formed and write a brief report. (Optional) Homework 11 $Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第3课时 Lesson 3 Great rivers 1 Activity 1: Look, watch and answer First, please look at the picture. Now, let’s guess which great river this is. Look at pictures and describe what you see. 2 Activity 1: Look, watch and answer Watch the video about the Yellow River and answer the questions. 3 Activity 1: Look, watch and answer Watch the video about the Yellow River and answer the questions. 1. How long is the Yellow River? ______________________________________________ 2. How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through? ______________________________________________ 3. Apart from the Yellow River, how many large rivers do you know in China? What are they? ______________________________________________ About 5,464 kilometers. 9 provinces. There are many large rivers in China apart from the Yellow River. For example, the Yangtze River, the Pearl River, the Heilong River, etc. 4 Activity 2: Read and answer Read the dialogue and answer the questions. 1. What is unique about the shape of the Yellow River? ______________________________________________ 2. How much longer is the Changjiang River than the Yellow River? ______________________________________________ Activity 2: Read and answer Read the dialogue and answer the questions. It has a unique shape like the Chinese character “几”. It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River. Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 6 Activity 3: Read and complete Read the dialogue again and complete the table. China China Africa South America Africa the second longest in China the longest in China the longest in the world What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 7 Activity 4: Grammar in use Read the conversation, circle the words with “-er”, and underline the full sentences where they appear. The Changjiang River is longer than it. It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River. than Work in groups to compare these sentences we have underlined. Discuss what they have in common. than These sentences use “than”. They are called comparative sentences. 8 Activity 4: Grammar in use Read the conversation, circle the words with “-est”, and underline the full sentences where they appear. Is it the longest river in China? The Yellow River is the second longest. Well, the Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world. the They are called superlative forms. the the We use comparatives (“-er” + “ than”) to compare two things. We use superlatives (“ the” + “-est”) to compare three or more things. 9 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. Activity 4: Grammar in use 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? faster wider largest hotter 10 Activity 5: Read, complete and use 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 ______. 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. D B E C A 11 Activity 5: Read, complete and use Introduce them using comparatives and superlatives. Zhang Jiajie Qomolangma Hulunbeir Guilin 12 Activity 5: Read, complete and use Present your introductions in class. Suppose you are the guide. Please introduce a landscape to us with comparatives and superlatives. 13 Activity 6: Find and design Do you want to know about more landscapes in the world? Find more information and share it with your partner. Name Location Characteristics Biodiversity Best Time to Visit …… 14 Activity 6: Find and design Design a travel poster about your favourite landscapes. Introduction Characteristics Best Time to Visit Tips Pictures …… 15 Activity 6: Find and design Present your posters. Who would like to present your poster to the class? 16 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Make a conversation about other major rivers with your partner. (Required) 3. Search the internet for more information about great rivers and record an English short video to share with your classmates. (Optional) Homework 17 $Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第1课时 Lesson 1 Amazing nature 1 Activity 1: Lead in Do you love travelling? Have you visited any beautiful places? Please share what you like about these places. Thank you for sharing. Would you like to learn about more places? Today we’ll explore some amazing natural wonders. 2 Activity 2: Read and answer Watch the video and answer the questions. How many landscapes are there in this video? Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 3 Activity 3: Look and predict Let’s look at these pictures and predict the topic of the conversation by answering the questions. What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 4 Activity 4: Listen and answer Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 1.Where did Li Ming take the photos? ______________________________________________ 2. Where does Danny plan to go for his vacation? ______________________________________________ 3. Who is Xu Xiake and what did he do? ______________________________________________ 4. What does Danny suggest they do together? ______________________________________________ In Jiuzhaigou. Mexico. He was a Chinese geologist and wrote The Travels of Xu Xiake. He suggests they should go on a trip together next year. 5 Activity 4: Listen and answer Let’s learn more about Xu Xiake. 6 Activity 5: Listen and read Let’s listen to the conversation again and read after it. Please pay attention to the intonation and stress patterns in the sentences. 7 Activity 5: Listen and read Now please read the conversation in roles with your partner, then present it to the class. 8 Activity 6: Listen and fill 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 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 reading Now, please retell the conversation. 9 Activity 7: Make a conversation 10 Activity 7: Make a conversation Work in pairs to make a conversation about Jiuzhaigou. A: Hi, ____________. I heard you’ve been to Jiuzhaigou. I want to visit there with my family. Can you give me some advice? B: ____________ A: Which is the best season to visit Jiuzhaigou? B: ____________ A: Can you tell me more about Jiuzhaigou? B: ____________ A: Wow, so amazing! I can't wait to visit Jiuzhaigou. B: ____________ A: Thanks for your sharing. I have to go to make a travel plan. See you soon. B: ____________ 11 Activity 7: Make a conversation Share your conversation with the class. A: Hi, ____________. I heard you’ve been to Jiuzhaigou. I want to visit there with my family. Can you give me some advice? B: ____________ A: Which is the best season to visit Jiuzhaigou? B: ____________ A: Can you tell me more about Jiuzhaigou? B: ____________ A: Wow, so amazing! I can't wait to visit Jiuzhaigou. B: ____________ A: Thanks for your sharing. I have to go to make a travel plan. See you soon. B: ____________ 12 Activity 8: Read, interview and summarize Read the conversation in Part 4 and 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. 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. 13 Activity 8: Read, interview and summarize Interview your classmates using the questions on the learning sheet and complete the table. What place would you like to visit most? Why do you like travelling there? 14 Activity 8: Read, interview and summarize Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand li. I hope you can visit more places, just like Xu Xiake. 15 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short passage about the place you would like to visit most. (Required) 3. Make a poster about natural wonders you know or want to learn about, including at least 3 landscapes. (Optional) Homework 16 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 $Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第4课时 Lesson 4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 1 Activity 1: Lead in Watch the video and answer the questions. 1. Where is it? 2. What is the largest rainforest on the earth? 3. How much do you know about the place in the video? 2 Activity 1: Lead in Have you been to any rainforests? How much do you know about rainforests? Watch the video and answer the questions. Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 3 Activity 2: Read and answer Read the advertisement and answer the questions. 1.How many activities are included in the 5-day trip to the Amazon Rainforest? ______________________________________________________ 2. What destinations will you visit besides the Amazon Rainforest? ______________________________________________________ 3. What services are provided if you join the tour? ______________________________________________________ Eight. The Amazon River and 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. What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 4 Activity 3: Complete and make Complete the mind map about the advertisement. The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon River The Galapagos Islands Delicious daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners Professional hotel service Expert local guides for 5 days Transportation as listed Activities as listed 5 Activity 3: Complete and make Please make your own mind map about a trip. 6 Activity 4: Retell the advertisement Retell the advertisement according to the mind map. The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon River The Galapagos Islands Delicious daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners Professional hotel service Expert local guides for 5 days Transportation as listed Activities as listed 7 Activity 5: Think and complete After reading this advertisement, will you take part in this adventure? Why? 8 Activity 5: Think and complete Read Danny’s email and think about in what order Dannydescribes the trip. 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. On the third day, we took a _______ trip 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 home met float Islands shopped 9 Activity 5: Think and complete Read Danny’s email and think about in what order Danny describes the trip. Danny describes the trip in a chronological order(按时间顺序). First two days: He talks about meeting monkeys and birds and visiting local villages. Third day: He describes taking a float trip on the Amazon River. Last two days: He shares flying to the Galapagos Islands for a sea trip and shopping at a lively market. 10 Activity 6: Write and share Suppose you are going on a 5-day trip to a forest. And write about your travel plan. How would you arrange your plan? My 5 - day trip in _______ First Day: Second Day: Third Day: Fourth Day: Fifth Day: ·On the first day, I plan to... ·On the second day, I will... ·On the third day, I can... 11 Activity 6: Write and share Share your travel plan with the whole class. It’s time for you to share your 5-day trip to a forest. 12 Activity 7: Make an advertisement Make an advertisement about your travel plan. Now, please design an attractive advertisement according to the forest travel plan you have just made. Destination: ... Duration: ... Famous places/people: ... Activities: ... Local food: ... Services: ... 13 Activity 7: Make an advertisement Now, please share your advertisement with us. Show your advertisement. 14 Activity 7: Make an advertisement Let’s rate these advertisements according to the evaluation criteria. 15 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a travel story about your trip. (Required) 3. Watch the documentary Tiny World or the third episode of Our Planet and share your thoughts after watching these documentaries. (Optional) Homework 16 $Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第2课时 Lesson 2 A home to wild animals 1 Activity 1: Lead in Watch a video and talk about the natural landscapes shown in the video. 2 Activity 2: Look and predict Look at the picture and complete the task. Look carefully and predict what the passage is about. Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 3 Activity 3: Read and judge Read the interview and write true(T) or false(F). A. Hoh Xil is in Qinghai Province. B. The main headwaters area of the Changjiang River is in Hoh Xil. T T What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 4 Activity 4: Read and answer Read the interview again and answer the questions. 1. What are the natural landscapes like in Hoh Xil? ______________________________________________ 2. What does the passage tell us about the wildlife in Hoh Xil? ______________________________________________ 3. What makes Hoh Xil a wonderful place? ______________________________________________ The natural landscapes in Hoh Xil include breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands. Hoh Xil is a heaven for wild animals and there are more than 230 different kinds of animals The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife make Hoh Xil a wonderful place. 5 Activity 5: Read and complete Read the passage and complete the mind map. a wonderful place Retell the interview. Just like its meaning ‘beautiful girl’ its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance It entered the World Natural Heritage List major headwaters area breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands heaven 230 different kinds of the Tibetan antelope thousands of Tibetan antelopes travel through here between May and August every year 6 Activity 6: Interview and show Role-play in pairs by using the mind map. Do you want to be an interviewer or an interviewee? Now, work in pairs and role-play a dialogue. Now Show your performance. 7 Activity 7: Think and talk Work in groups and think about other ways to protect the natural wonder in Hoh Xil. If you were the worker in Hoh Xil Protection Station, how will you protect this natural wonder? Please discuss in your groups. Share your opinions with the class. 8 Activity 8: Read and complete Read and complete the passage. 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. 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. C A B D 9 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Summarize the amazing natural landscapes and diverse wildlife in Hoh Xil, and use these expressions to write a passage about it. (Required) 3. Draw a mind map illustrating ways to protect natural wonders. (Optional) Homework 10 Lavf58.20.100 $Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 第6课时 Understanding cultures: Natural wonders 1 Activity 1: Watch and talk Watch the video and talk about natural wonders of the world. 2 Activity 2: Describe, read and write Look at the pictures and describe them. The Turpan Basin Qinghai Lake Huangguoshu Waterfall Taklimakan Desert Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 3 Activity 2: Describe, read and write Read the passage and write the names below the pictures. Lake Baikal Yellow Mountain Victoria Falls Great Barrier Reef Watch the video and answer the questions A How many landscapes are there in this video? B Which natural landscape do you want to visit? Why? 4 Activity 3: Read, answer and describe Read the passage again and answer the questions. 1. How does the “Sea of Clouds” get its name? ______________________________________________ 2. Where can you see the Great Barrier Reef? ______________________________________________ 3. What makes Victoria Falls special? ______________________________________________ 4. What can we learn about Lake Baikal from the passage? ______________________________________________ Because sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. Along the coast of Australia (and even from space). The thundering sound, towering spray, and rainbow. It is the deepest and oldest lake in the world, holding almost 20% of the world’s freshwater. And it supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. What can we know from these pictures? What are Li Ming and Danny talking about the pictures? 5 Name Location Features Activity 3: Read, answer and describe Complete the table. Lake Baikal Yellow Mountain Victoria Falls Great Barrier Reef Southern Siberia China Africa Australia Clouds sometimes surround and cover peaks; famous for unique rocks, ancient pine trees, hot springs, and views. About 2,000 kilometres long; underwater paradise for marine life; visible from space. Spans 1.8 kilometres; one of the largest waterfalls; has thundering sound, towering spray, and rainbow. Deepest and oldest lake in the world; holds almost 20% of the world’s freshwater; supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. Now, describe natural wonders using the table. 6 Activity 4: Find and share Look at the pictures and complete the task. Guilin Landscape Niagara Falls Guilin Landscape Could you tell me their names? What information can you find about them? 7 Activity 4: Find and share Share your findings. Guilin Landscape Niagara Falls Guilin Landscape Useful expressions: It is in... It is great/special/wonderful because... People call it... because... You can enjoy... there. 8 Activity 5: Think and introduce Think about the natural wonders you have visited and complete the mind map. Where is it? name of the natural wonder What makes it special? What did you see there? How did you feel about it? Which natural wonder have you visited? Now, show your introductions. 9 Activity 6: Review, watch and think 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 I can describe typical geographical features: ·Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow - capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands. I can write about a trip plan to the natural wonders: ·On the first day, I plan to... ·On the second day, I will... 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: 10 Activity 6: Review, watch and think Watch the video and think about the relationship between human beings and nature. Now can you share your feelings about them? How should we human beings get along with it? 11 Activity 6: Review, watch and think Watch the video and think about the relationship between human beings and nature. What do you think of the relationship now? 12 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Record a video introducing a natural wonder of the world that you have visited. Be sure to use the expressions you’ve learned in this unit. (Required) 3. Observe a natural landscape near your home, describe its features in English, and compare it with the natural wonders mentioned in this unit. (Optional) Homework 13 Lavf58.29.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $