Unit5 课时4 Thinking Skills&Reading Strategies（课件）【趣味课堂】英语仁爱版2024八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“区分事实与观点”“推断代词指代”核心技能，以白洋淀、西湖等中外景点为主题，通过世界地标图片导入引发兴趣，预读预测问题、读中图表分析（如白洋淀事实观点表）和代词指代练习（如鸟巢文本it指代）搭建学习支架，帮助学生逐步掌握阅读策略。 其亮点在于融合思维品质与文化意识，通过真实景点文本（如西湖“上有天堂”谚语、悉尼歌剧院建筑设计）引导学生区分事实与观点（Activity 1白洋淀文本分析）、推断代词指代（Activity 3悉尼歌剧院they指代people），培养分析与推断能力。分层作业（基础层找句子、拓展层家乡景点分析）兼顾差异，学生能提升语言运用与批判性思维，教师可直接使用结构化活动提升教学效率。

Exploring Lesson 4 Thinking Skills &Reading Strategies Unit 5 Amazing Places 目 录 CONTENTS 2. Pre-reading 3. While-reading 4. Post-reading 5. Language points 1. Lead-in 6. Exercise&Homework Lesson Objectives: In this lesson, we will be able to: 1. Master new vocabulary about scenic spots, thinking skills and reading strategies. Understand how to distinguish facts from opinions and make inferences about pronouns. 2. Apply the skills to analyze texts about different scenic spots. Practice distinguishing facts from opinions and inferring pronoun references through various activities. 3. Discuss scenic spots from personal perspectives and solve problems in information interpretation. Cultivate critical thinking and reading comprehension abilities. 3 Lead in Look at the world-famous landmarks. Which one do you want to visit the most? The Sydney Opera House is _______ (无疑必定) a perfect place to enjoy the _________________ (艺术表演)! This "_________ (天堂) on earth" is the West Lake! heaven performing arts surely 4 Lead in Look at the world-famous landmarks. Which one do you want to visit the most? Baiyang Lake isn't just about the beautiful view; the __________(文化) here is very _______ /rɪtʃ/! culture This is a l__________ of Beijing —the National Stadium. People call it the "Bird's ________"! rich andmark Nest 5 Thinking Skills Distinguishing facts from opinions A fact is something you can check true or false. An opinion is what someone thinks or feels. 事实是你可以核查真假的事情。 观点则是某人的想法或感受。 6 Pre-reading prediction Q1：What is Baiyangdian famous for? Q2：What activities can tourists do there? Q3：Which cultural landmarks are mentioned in the text? 7 Activity 1 Look at the picture and read the text, and then learn to distinguish facts and opinions by using a chart. Baiyang Lake is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers. During the flowers season, the lake is like a huge lotus gardon. People can take boats to enjoy the flowers. Baiyang Lake is also rich in culture. There are many places of cultural interest for tourists to see. For example, Gazi Village. Facts 1. People can take boats to enjoy the flowers. 2. There are many places of cultural interest for tourists to see. Opinions 1. Baiyang Lake is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers. 2. During the flowers season, the lake is like a huge lotus garden. be famous for... 因.....而出名 be rich in 富含; 充满 places of cultural interest 文化名胜 8 Check your prediction Baiyang Lake is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers. During the flowers season, the lake is like a huge lotus gardon. People can take boats to enjoy the flowers. Baiyang Lake is also rich in culture. There are many places of cultural interest for tourists to see. For example, Gazi Village. Q1：What is Baiyang Lake famous for? Q2：What activities can tourists do there? Q3：Which cultural landmarks are mentioned in the text? It is famous for its beautiful lotus flowers. They can take boats to enjoy the flowers and visit many places of cultural interest. Gazi Village. 9 Activity 2 Read the text and complete the fact-and-opinion chart. The West Lake lies in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is 3.3 Kilometers long, 2.8 Kilometers wide and 2.5 meters deep on average. As a Chinese saying goes, “Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below” . There is always something to see and it is beautiful all year round. As for these beautiful landscapes, the Broken Bridge is a must-see. To explore the lake, travelers can take boats, ride bicycles or just walk around it. Facts Opinions 1. The West Lake lies in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. 2. It is 3.3 Kilometers long, 2.8 Kilometers wide and 2.5 meters deep on average. 3. To explore the lake, travelers can take boats, ride bicycles or just walk around it. 1. As a Chinese saying goes, “Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below”. 2. There is always something to see and it is beautiful all year round. 3. As for these beautiful landscapes, the Broken Bridge is a must-see. 10 Activity 2 Read again and answer the questions. The West Lake lies in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is 3.3 Kilometers long, 2.8 Kilometers wide and 2.5 meters deep on average. As a Chinese saying goes, “Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below” . There is always something to see and it is beautiful all year round. As for these beautiful landscapes, the Broken Bridge is a must-see. To explore the lake, travelers can take boats, ride bicycles or just walk around it. Q1：What is the average depth of West Lake? Q2：According to the text, what is a "must-see" landscape at the West Lake? Q3：What are the three ways to explore West Lake? 2.5 meters. The Broken Bridge is a must-see. Take boats, ride bicycles, walk around. 11 Activity 2 Find the phrases. The West Lake lies in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is 3.3 Kilometers long, 2.8 Kilometers wide and 2.5 meters deep on average. As a Chinese saying goes, “Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below” . There is always something to see and it is beautiful all year round. As for these beautiful landscapes, the Broken Bridge is a must-see. To explore the lake, travelers can take boats, ride bicycles or just walk around it. lie in... 位于..... on average 平均 as a Chinese saying goes 中国有句谚语 all year round/long 一年到头 as for 至于 the Broken Bridge 断桥 take boats 乘船 ride bicycles 骑自行车 walk around 四处走动; 闲逛 12 Activity 3 Group work. Discuss the West Lake based on Activity 2. An example Where is the West Lake? It ____ ____ Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. How can we travel around it? We can take boats, ride __________ or walk. What do you think of the West Lake? I think it’s beautiful _____ ______ ______ (一年到头). The __________ Bridge is really worth visiting. lies in bicycles /bikes all year round Broken 13 Practice Read the text and complete the fact-and-opinion chart. Mount Tai is located in Shandong Province. It is one of the Five Great Mountains in China. Many people think it is the most magnificent one among them. It is about 1,545 meters high. Climbing it makes people feel close to nature. Facts Opinions 1. Mount Tai is located in Shandong Province. 2. It is one of the Five Great Mountains in China. 3. It is about 1,545 meters high. 1. Many people think it is the most magnificent one among them. 2. Climbing it makes people feel close to nature. 14 Language points Activity 1 1. Baiyang Lake is also rich in culture. 白洋淀文化底蕴也十分深厚。 rich adj. “丰富多彩的；富有的；油腻的” be rich in “富含；充满”。 e.g. She leads a rich and varied life. 她过着丰富多彩的生活。 Oranges are rich in vitamin C. 橘子含有丰富的维生素C。 拓展：rich的反义词是poor, 意为“贫穷的;贫寒的;可怜的;不善于···的”。 常用短语：be poor at (doing) sth. 不擅长（做）某事 be poor in 缺乏；贫乏；缺少 e.g. In fact, Some countries are poor in water resources. 事实上，一些国家水资源贫乏。 【即时练习】 多年来，中国以其丰富的文化影响着世界。（完成译句） For many years, China has influnced the world with its ________ ___________. rich culture 15 Language points Activity 1 2. There are many places of cultural interest for tourists to see. 游客可以参观很多文化名胜。 cultural adj. “文化的；与文化有关的”。名词形式：culture “文化”。 e.g. Hot pot is very important for the cultural life for Chongqing. 火锅对重庆的文化生活而言非常重要。 拓展：cultural heritage 文化遗产 cultural identity文化认同 cultural exchange文化交流 cultural differences文化差异 【即时练习】 丰收节把中国优良传统文化和现代文明结合，也提升了 文化自信。（完成译句） The Harvest Festival combines the excellent traditional Chinese ________ with modern civilization and improves _________ confidence. culture cultural 16 Language points Activity 2 3. It is 3.3 kilometers long, 2.8 kilometers wide and 2.5 meters deep on average. 它3.3千米长，2.8千米宽，平均2.5米深。 average n. “平均数”。 on average “平均上，平均来看”。 e.g. The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. 4、5、9三个数的平均数是6。 归纳：an average of sth. 某物的平均数 the national average 全国平均水平 above/below average 高于/低于平均水平 e.g. Temperatures are above average for the time of year. 温度高于此时的年平均温度。 拓展：average 还可作形容词，意为“平均的;普通的;平常的;一般的”。 e.g. I was just an average sort of student. 我只是一个普通的学生。 【即时练习】 Though some movies make billions, most films lose money ________. A. on average B. in order C. by chance A 17 Language points Activity 2 4. As a Chinese saying goes, "Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below". 中国有句谚语，“上有天堂，下有苏杭”。 as a Chinese saying goes “中国有句谚语/俗语”。 e.g. As a Chinese saying goes, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". 中国有句谚语，“千里之行，始于足下”。 拓展：as a saying goes 常用来引出谚语、格言等，意为“俗话说； 正如谚语所说”。 e.g. As a saying goes, "Seeing is believing". 俗话说，“眼见为实”。 【即时练习】 As a Chinese saying _______ like this: He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. A.speaks B. tells C. goes D. talks C 18 Language points Activity 2 5. There is always something to see and it is beautiful all year round. 这里总有一些值得看的风景，一年到头都很美丽。 all year round “一年到头”，也可用all year long 表达。 e.g. The climate in Kunming is pleasant all year round. = The climate in Kunming is pleasant all year long. 昆明的气候一年到头都很适宜。 【即时练习】 1) 那里，一年四季都有许多阳光。（完成译句） There is lots of sunshine _________________ there. 2) —________ do sparrows live in the north? —All year round. They don’t fly south for the winter. A. How long B. How soon C. How often D. How much all year round A 19 Language points Activity 2 6. As for the beautiful landscapes, the Broken Bridge is a must-see. 至于美丽的风景，断桥是必看景点。 1) as for sb./sth. “至于；关于”。 e.g. As for me, I like winter in Beijing. 至于我，我喜欢北京的冬天。 As for Linda, she is doing fine. 至于琳达，她做得不错。 2) must-see “必看（景点）；应当看的”。 e.g. It's an interesting film but it's certainly not a must-see. 这是一部有趣的电影，但肯定不是必看的。 拓展：must-have/read/do “必有/必读/必做的”。 e.g. This is on my must-do list. 这是我必做的清单。 【即时练习】至于我，我通常每天做一些瑜伽来放松自己。（完成译句） ___________, I usually do some yoga every day to relax. As for me 20 Reading strategies Making inferences 21 Reading Strategies Making inferences In a sentence, pronouns replace nouns. To fully understand the sentence, you need to make inferences about what the pronouns refer to. 在一个句子里，代词代替名词。 要完全理解句子，你需要推断代词 所指代的是什么。 22 Activity 1 Read the text and learn how to make inferences about pronouns. Beijing National Stadium is a landmark of Beijing. People also call it Bird’s Nest, because its shape is just like a nest. Pronoun What it refers to it Beijing National Stadium its the stadium's Beijing National Stadium 北京国家体育馆 refer to 指代 23 Activity 2 Read the next part of the text and make inferences about the underlined pronouns. The stadium is 333 meters long from the north to the south and 296 meters wide from the east to the west. A large stadium like this is very difficult to build. To make it strong and light as well, we built the whole stadium with a strong new material. No other structure in the world was built with so much of this new material before. Pronoun What it refers to this it the stadium/Beijing National Stadium the stadium/Beijing National Stadium 24 Activity 2 Read again and complete the tasks. The stadium is 333 meters long from the north to the south and 296 meters wide from the east to the west. A large stadium like this is very difficult to build. To make it strong and light as well, we built the whole stadium with a strong new material. No other structure in the world was built with so much of this new material before. 1. How long is the stadium from the north to the south? ( ) A. 296 meters B. 333 meters C. 336 meters D. 293 meters 2. Why did the builders use a strong new material? ( ) A. To make the stadium look beautiful B. To make the stadium strong and light C. To save money on building costs D. To finish the building quickly B B 25 Activity 2 Read again and complete the tasks. The stadium is 333 meters long from the north to the south and 296 meters wide from the east to the west. A large stadium like this is very difficult to build. To make it strong and light as well, we built the whole stadium with a strong new material. No other structure in the world was built with so much of this new material before. 3. What is the width of the stadium from the east to the west? ( ) A. 296 meters B. 333 meters C. 300 meters D. 286 meters 4. What makes this stadium special in terms of material use? ( ) A. It’s the first stadium built with any new material B. No other structure in the world used so much of this new material before C. The new material is cheaper than traditional materials D. The new material is only used in this stadium A B 26 Activity 3 Read the text and underlined the pronouns first, and then make inferences about them. The Sydney Opera House is surely the best place to see the performing arts. It is also known for the beautiful design of its buildings. The buildings look like boats sailing on the sea. People can enjoy wonderful music in the Concert Hall and the Opera Theater. They can also have an unforgettable experience after dining in Bennelong Restaurant. Pronoun What it refers to It its They the Sydney Opera House the Sydney Opera House’s people 悉尼歌剧院 be known for 因.....而众所周知 27 Activity 3 Read again and complete the fact-and-opinion chart. Facts Opinions The Sydney Opera House is surely the best place to see the performing arts. It is also known for the beautiful design of its buildings. The buildings look like boats sailing on the sea. People can enjoy wonderful music in the Concert Hall and the Opera Theater. They can also have an unforgettable experience after dining in Bennelong Restaurant. 1. The Sydney Opera House is surely the best place to see the performing arts. 1. It is known for the beautiful design of its buildings. 2. The buildings look like boats sailing on the sea. 2. People can enjoy wonderful music in the Concert Hall and the Opera Theater. 3. They can also have an unforgettable experience after dining in Bennelong Restaurant. 28 Language points Activity 2 (P79) 7. To make it strong and light as well, we built the whole stadium with a strong new material. 为了使它又结实又轻巧，我们用了一种很结实 的新型材料来建造整个体育馆。 whole adj. “全部的；整体的”。 常用结构为“the whole+可数名词单数形式”。 e.g. A simple word changed the whole life of Lulu. 一句简单的话改变了露露的一生。 辨析：whole和all whole：限定词+ whole + 可数名词单数。 all： all + 限定词 +不可数名词/可数名词复数。 注意：二者可互换。如：the whole truth = all the truth 所有实情 my whole life = all my life 我的一生 【即时练习】I spent ________ day cleaning my room yesterday. A. whole the B. the whole C. each D. every B 29 Language points Activity 2 (P79) 8. It is also known for the beautiful design of its buildings. 它也因其建筑的精美设计而众所周知。 be known for “因··而众所周知”。 e.g. The restaurant is known for its delicious seafood. 这家餐厅因为其美味的海鲜而众所周知。 辨析：be known for, be known as 和 be known to 短语 意思 用法 be known for 因......而众所周知 后接出名的原因。 可与be famous for 互换。 be known as 作为……而闻名 后接表示职业、身份的词。 可与be famous as互换。 be known to 为……所熟知 后接表示人的词。 可与be famous to互换。 30 Language points Activity 2 (P79) 8. It is also known for the beautiful design of its buildings. 它也因其建筑的精美设计而众所周知。 e.g. Hangzhou is known for the West Lake. 杭州因为西湖而众所周知。 Lu Xun is known as a writer. 鲁迅作为一名作家而闻名。 He is known to our school. 我们学校的人都知道他。 【即时练习】Over a thousand years ago, silk began ________ the world. A. to be known for B. to be known to C. to be known as D. to be known by B 31 Exercises I. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空(有一项多余)。 1. The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous ____________ of Paris. 2. This new building is made of a special ____________ that is both strong and light. 3. As the old ____________ goes, “Practice makes perfect.” 4. On ____________, the temperature in this city is 25℃ in summer. 5. Many ____________ from all over the world visit the Great Wall every year. 6. The coastal city is a ____________ for those who love sea views. landmark, material, traveler, saying, average, sail, must-see landmark material saying average travelers must-see 32 Exercises II. 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。 1. Baiyang Lake is famous for its __________ (beauty) lotus flowers. 2. The Sydney Opera House is __________ (sure) the best place for performing arts. 3. He spends much time __________ (read) about Chinese landmarks. 4. The _____________ (perform) at the Sydney Opera House last night was amazing. 5. I will never forget __________ (visit) the West Lake last summer. 6. They enjoyed ___________ (they) at the Bennelong Restaurant. beautiful surely reading performance visiting themselves 33 Exercises III. 完成译句 (每空一词)。 1. 西湖以其美丽的风景而闻名于世。 The West Lake ________ ________ ________ its beautiful scenery around the world. 2. 平均来说，这座山的高度是 1800 米。 ________ ________, the height of this mountain is 1800 meters. 3. 至于周末活动，我更愿意去徒步旅行。 ________ ________ weekend activities, I prefer to go hiking. 4. 这个小镇一年到头都气候宜人。 The climate in this town is pleasant ________ ________ ________. 5. 为了让这座建筑更安全，工程师们使用了新型材料。 ________ ________ the building safer, engineers used new materials. is known for On average As for all year round To make 34 Summary We learn: 1. Key words and phrases: lotus, rich, cultural, interest, average, ...structure, performing arts; distinguish facts from opinions, make inferences... 2. Key sentence patterns: "It is famous for...", "People can...", "There are...". We can: 1. Distinguish between facts and opinions in texts. 2. Make inferences about what pronouns refer to. 35 Homework 1. 基础层：背诵本课生词，从课文中找出5个事实句和5个观点 句。 2. 提高层：找一篇短文，标出代词并说明指代内容。 3. 拓展层：收集一则关于自己家乡景点的介绍，区分其中的 事实与观点，并找出代词指代内容，下节课分享。 36 Thank you! 37 $