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Unit 3 Fascinating Parks
Discover Useful Structures-V-ing form as the subject
南川中学校 陈玮益
Learning objectives:
After the class, we are able to:
1.Know the meaning and different forms of V-ing as the subject(主语);
2.Apply V-ing form as the subject to create a poster successfully;
3.Realize the value of national parks and the significance of protecting them.
I. Lead-in:
1. Watch a video about Dunhuang National Geopark(地质公园).
2. Read the text and analyze the function of underlined parts.
Picture a land where wind and water have sculpted the earth into breathtaking shapes for millions of years. This is Dunhuang National Geopark. Exploring this land feels like walking through a giant, open-air art gallery. Alongside with these natural wonders, ancient caves hide colorful art, telling tales of the old Silk Road. Witnessing the meeting of golden dunes(沙丘) and human history is a truly unforgettable experience. The desert not only creates amazing landscapes but also protects a rich cultural heritage, making it a unique treasure for all of us to appreciate.
V-ing form as the is used to show the action or the activity the sentence mainly describes.
II. Observe and discover
The exploration of Dunhuang National Geopark is divided into 3 parts: The charm of the park, the challenges it faces and advice on preservation.
1. The Charm of the Park
Read the following sentences carefully and find out different forms of V-ing as the subject.
1).Staying clear and blue all year round surprises every visitor to Crescent Moon Spring(月牙泉).
2).Not having any trace of humankind makes the Yardang Landform (Devil‘s City)(魔鬼城) a natural art gallery.
3). a. The Silk Road’s passing through this area left behind a rich mix of cultures.
b. Different dynasties’ adding new caves resulted in a special collection of artistic styles and
historic values.
4). a. Being painted over thousands of years ago makes the murals in Mogao Grottoes(莫高窟) a precious record of history and art.
b. Being weathered(风化) for centuries makes Yumen Pass(玉门关) a silent witness to the ancient Silk Road.
Conclusion: Tick the function of each form in the following table.
function
form
to show the absence or opposite of an action
to show who or what does this action
to show an action that is done
not doing
one’s doing
being done
Note: The (singular单数/plural复数) form of the verb should be used when a
V-ing form serves as the subject.
Practice: Fill in the blanks and complete the text.
Activities recommended
Dunhuang National Geopark has lots of fun activities. First, (watch) sunset in Devil’s City gives you a wonderful experience. When you hike through the Yardang Landform(雅丹地貌), (no climb)the rocks is important to stay safe—it’s easy to follow! And our (experience)the great history and culture of these murals in person creates a unique memory. Plus, (tell) the stories behind Mogao Grottoes helps you know more about this famous site. It’s such a nice trip!
2. The Challenges it faces
Read the text and answer the following questions.
Dunhuang National Geopark, with its splendid desert views and unique rock formations, now faces serious challenges. First, natural issues harm it. Sandstorms’ hitting this area slowly destroys its unique landforms. Besides, overdeveloping tourism puts the environment at risk. Visitors’ littering everywhere damages the fragile(脆弱的) ecosystem. At last, not realizing these challenges makes it hard to get support. Therefore, it is no good ignoring them. We must act now to save this park.
What are the challenges faced? Underline them in the text.
Conclusion: ‘It’ serves as the to stress the predicative(表语)such as no good.
Commonly used structures:
1). It +be+ no good/use doing sth …
2). It+ be+ a waste of time doing …
III. Apply
3. Advice on preservation
Our school is launching a ‘Guardians of the Silk Road’ campaign(活动) . As participants of this campaign, create a poster on how to protect Dunhuang National Geopark.
1.Try to apply V-ing form as the subject and different forms.
2.Ensure the accuracy of the sentence structure.
Dunhuang Geopark Calls for Us: Act as Silk Road Guardians!
is required/recommended to prevent…from being destroyed.
is also crucial/vital, which helps reduce the impact of…
Every effort counts. Let’s spare no effort to help this park stay beautiful for future generations.
References:
Advice:
Dos: 1).Limit the number of visitors;2).Raise awareness of environmental protection and sense of responsibility; 3).Develop ecological tourism…
Don’ts:1).Don’t carve on the rocks or murals;2).Don’t leave the rubbish everywhere;3).Don’t overdevelop the relics for tourism…
IV. Evaluate
Evaluate your work and tick how many stars you can get.
Content
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1. I’ve known the meaning of V-ing as the subject and different forms.
2. I can apply V-ing form as the subject to create a poster successfully.
3. I’ve realized the value of national parks and the significance of protecting them.
V. Assignment
Turn your writing into a proposal(倡议书) and add more details to it.
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