Unit 6 Nurturing nature 同题异文 群文阅读（课件PPT）-【步步高】2024-2025学年高二英语选择性必修第一册学习笔记（外研版）

阅读理解 同题异文　群文阅读 Nurturing nature Unit6 A (选自人教版必修第二册 UNIT 2) A DAY IN THE CLOUDS The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp.To our left，snow -covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.On the plain in front of us，we can just make out a herd of graceful animals.This is why we’re here—to observe Tibetan antelopes. Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet，Xinjiang，and Qinghai.Watching them move slowly across the green grass，I’m struck by their beauty.I’m also reminded of the danger they were in.They were being hunted，illegally，for their valuable fur. My guide is Zhaxi，a villager from Changtang.He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet.To Zhaxi，the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.“We’re not trying to save the animals，” he says.“Actually，we’re trying to save ourselves.” The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope.The population dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built. In order to save this species from extinction，the Chinese government placed it under national protection.Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks.Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. The measures were effective.The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015，the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.The government，however，does not intend to stop the protection programmes，since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared. In the evening，I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars.I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me.Much is being done to protect wildlife，but if we really want to save the planet，we must change our way of life.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. 1.Why did the writer visit Tibet? A.To enjoy the beautiful scenery. B.To have a good rest. C.To observe Tibetan antelopes. D.To get close to nature. √ 2.Why should we protect the wildlife animals? A.Saving the animals means saving ourselves. B.Some wildlife animals are in danger of dying out. C.The number of some wildlife animals is decreasing. D.Some wildlife animals are being hunted illegally. √ 3.What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelopes? A.Set up National Nature Reserve. B.Volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night. C.Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. D.All of the above. √ 4.What took place after the government took protection? A.The habitat area of the Tibetan antelopes has expanded a lot. B.The population of the Tibetan antelopes has recovered. C.The Tibetan antelopes are still listed as an endangered animal. D.The threats to the Tibetan antelopes have disappeared. √ 5.According to the author’s point of view，how can we really save the earth? A.Try our best to protect wildlife. B.We must do more in environmental protection. C.We have to change our way of life and live in harmony with nature. D.Remove all threats to wildlife. √ 词汇积累 1.snow -covered adj.被雪覆盖的 2.plain n.平原 3.herd n.牧群；兽群 4.fur n.(动物的)毛皮 5.sacred adj.神圣的；受尊敬的 6.profit n.利润；利益 7.habitat n.栖息地 B (选自英语时文阅读) The Christmas season can be stressful if you spend every moment cleaning，cooking，and hosting guests.Or the holidays can be a joyful celebration of beauty and peace if you plan an escape to one of America’s splendid national parks. Yellowstone National Park Dreaming of a white Christmas? Yellowstone，the country’s first national park，is your top choice.Your family can enjoy a quiet and private getaway at Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins.Sit by the fire with hot cocoa and look out at the vast wilderness all around you.Also you can photograph bison and other wildlife on a winter photo safari. Rocky Mountain National Park If you really want to get away from it all over the holidays，plan a trip to a park less traveled in the winter.Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet and uncrowded，but the wildlife is still active.Seeing a moose in its natural habitat is an experience you won’t forget.Sledding and skiing are also exciting possibilities. Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park offers a fun holiday experience for families.Families can get on the Polar Express that runs from Arizona to the South Rim of the park through early January and enjoy a pleasant ride complete with hot chocolate and cookies.When you reach the “North Pole”，Santa Claus is waiting with a gift for each child.It’s the best way for your kids to enjoy the magic of Christmas. Virgin Islands National Park If snow isn’t your thing，don’t worry.Virgin Islands National Park is perfect for you to escape winter.With white sandy beaches，clear blue water，and more than 800 subtropical plants，you will feel like you traveled outside the U.S.to a tropical area.Cinnamon Bay is a major spot for Christmastime visitors looking for water sports like sailing，diving，and snorkeling. 1.In which park can you both see animals and go skiing? A.Yellowstone National Park. B.Rocky Mountain National Park. C.Grand Canyon National Park. D.Virgin Islands National Park. √ 2.Who would favor the Grand Canyon National Park? A.Art lovers. B.Explorers. C.Outdoor photographers. D.Families with children. √ 3.What makes the Virgin Islands National Park special? A.Various water sports. B.Beautiful train rides. C.The quiet environment. D.The snow -covered landscape. √ 词汇积累 1.getaway n.短假；假日休闲地 2.wilderness n.荒野 3.bison n.野牛(分北美野牛和欧洲野牛两类) 4.moose n.驼鹿 5.sled v.坐雪橇 6.subtropical adj.亚热带的 7.snorkel v.用呼吸管潜泳 本课结束 $