Unit5 A Delicate World-Developing Ideas 阅读学案-2025-2026学年高中英语高中英语外研版选择性必修二

外研版高中英语选择性必修二 Unit 5 A Delicate World Developing Ideas Why Shennongjia? Learning Objectives： 1. Master and use the core vocabulary, phrases and sentence structures in the text, such as criterion, biodiversity, thrive, in harmony with, Not only...but also... 2. Understand the genre features and structure of a lecture, and learn to sort out its introduction, body and conclusion. 3. Identify the supporting methods (data, examples, comparisons) in the text and use them to back up opinions. 4. Talk about the reasons why Shennongjia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and raise awareness of nature conservation. Learning procedures： Step1 Preparation 1. Vocabulary Preview Write down the words according to the phonetic symbols and definitions. 1　 /ˈmɪθɪkl/ adj. fictional 2　 /ˈhɜːbl/ adj. made of or using herbs 3　 /klaɪˈmætɪk/ adj. related to climate 4　 /baɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/ n. the variety of plant and animal life in a particular region 5　 /kraɪˈtɪəriən/ n. a standard or principle for judging sth (pl. ) 6　 /ˈvɜːtɪbrət/ n. an animal with a backbone 7　 /ɪˈvɒlv/ v. develop gradually over time 8　 /θraɪv/ v. grow or develop well and strongly 2. Phrase Accumulation Translate the following phrases. 1　 世界遗产名录 2　 与自然和谐共处 3　 活化石 4　 满足标准 5　 海拔范围 6　 官方统计 7　 为……做贡献；促成；有助于 Step2 Lead-in 1. Quick Answer: Name some Chinese UNESCO World Heritage Sites (e.g. The Great Wall, Pingyao Ancient City). 2. Picture Guessing: Identify Shennongjiafrom the pictures and answer the basic questions: Where is Shennongjia located? Who is Shennong in Chinese legend? 3. Video Watching: Watch the video about Shennongjia and take notes on what it is famous for. Step 3 Pre-reading Guess what the title Why Shennongjia means? Step 4 Fast Reading Read the lecture and finish the tasks to grasp the genre and overall structure. Task 1. Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means. Task 2. What is the genre of the passage? → The genre of the passage is . Task 3. What is the structure of the passage? Task 4. What’s the main idea of the passage?Part 1 （Para. ）: _______________to the topic of the speech. Part 2 （Para. ）: The __________ why Shennongjia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part 3 （Para. ）: __________________ of scientists and local people’s protection to Shennongjia. Part 4 （Para. ）: The __________________ of the speech. A. The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia. B. Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia. C. People’s efforts to protect Shennongjia. D. The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. Step 5 Careful Reading Read each part carefully and explore the details to answer the questions. Part 1: Introduction (Paras.1-2) 1. Which organization did the speaker represent when giving the lecture? → 2. What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2? →To Part 2: The reasons (Paras.3-5) 1. What are the two criteria that Shennongjia meets for the UNESCO World Heritage List? ① It has a environment for various species to live and ________. ② It is a rare place for scientists to ecological and biological processes in ________ time. 2. What makes Shennongjia the most “complete” natural areas in the world? → 3. How does the lecturer illustrate the second criterion? → By giving 4. Figure out what these data refer to in the text. Over 3,000 more than ten per cent more than 600 around 4,300 Part 3: Conservation efforts made by scientists and the local people (Paras.6-7) How does the scientist protect the species? How does the lecturer illustrate scientists’ efforts? 1. Scientists’ efforts: How do scientists protect the species? → → The result of their efforts (supported by _____________________): The monkey’s population _____________________ 2. Local people’s efforts: How do the local people protect the species? →They take things from nature . 3. How does the lecturer illustrate the local people’s efforts? → By Part 4: Conclusion & Q&A (Paras.8-9) · What is the core message of the conclusion? → Step 6 Think & Share Clear Waters and Lush Mountains Are as Valuable as Gold and Silver. ——Xi Jinping 1. What is your understanding of “clear waters and lush mountains” and “gold and silver”? 2. What message is conveyed by the quote? 答案 Learning procedures： Step1 Preparation 1. Vocabulary Preview Write down the words according to the phonetic symbols and definitions. 1　 adj. fictional：mythical 2　 adj. made of or using herbs：herbal 3　 /klaɪˈmætɪk/ adj. related to climate：climatic 4　 n. the variety of plant and animal life in a particular region：biodiversity 5　 n. a standard or principle for judging sth ：criterion (pl. criteria ) 6　 n. an animal with a backbone：vertebrate 7　 /ɪˈvɒlv/ v. develop gradually over time： evolve 8　 v. grow or develop well and strongly：thrive 2. Phrase Accumulation ：Translate the following phrases. 1　 世界遗产名录 the UNESCO World Heritage List 2　 与自然和谐共处 live in harmony with nature 3　 活化石 living fossil 4　 满足标准 meet/satisfy the criteria 5　 海拔范围 the range in altitude 6　 官方统计 official statistics 7　 为…做贡献；促成；有助于 contribute to/towards Step2 Lead-in 1. Quick Answer: Name some Chinese UNESCO World Heritage Sites (e.g. The Great Wall, Pingyao Ancient City). 2. Picture Guessing: Identify Shennongjia from the pictures and answer the basic questions: Where is Shennongjia located? Who is Shennong in Chinese legend? 3. Video Watching: Watch the video about Shennongjia and take notes on what it is famous for. Step 3 Pre-reading Guess what the title Why Shennongjia means? Step 4 Fast Reading Read the lecture and finish the tasks to grasp the genre and overall structure. Task 1. Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means. →Why was Shennongjia awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Task 2. What is the genre of the passage? → The genre of the passage is lecture/speech. Task 3. What is the structure of the passage? Part 1（Para.1-2）: Introduction to the topic of the speech. Part 2（Para.3-5）: The reasons why Shennongjia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part 3（Para.6-7）: Efforts of scientists and local people’s protection to Shennongjia. Part 4（Para.8-9）: The summary of the speech. Task 4. What’s the main idea of the passage? 答案：D A. The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia. B. Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia. C. People’s efforts to protect Shennongjia. D. The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. Step5 Careful Reading Read each part carefully and explore the details to answer the questions. Part 1: Introduction (Paras.1-2) 1. Which organization did the speaker represent when giving the lecture? →Be at One with Nature Organization. 2. What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2? → To introduce the topic and attract the audience’s interest. Part 2: The reasons (Paras.3-5) 1. What are the two criteria that Shennongjia meets for the UNESCO World Heritage List? ① It has a naturally-balanced environment for various species to live and prosper. ② It is a rare place for scientists to observe ecological and biological processes in real time. 2. What makes Shennongjia the most “complete” natural areas in the world? →Its vast range in altitude. 3. How does the lecturer illustrate the second criterion? → By giving data and examples. 4. Figure out what these data refer to in the text. Over 3,000: plant species more than ten per cent: floral richness more than 600: vertebrate species around 4,300: insect species Part 3: Conservation efforts made by scientists and the local people (Paras.6-7) 1. Scientists’ efforts: How do scientists protect the species? → They brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to look after the species. 2. How does the lecturer illustrate scientists’ efforts? → By giving examples and data. 3. Local people’s efforts: How do the local people protect the species? →They take things from nature without causing damage. 4. How does the lecturer illustrate the local people’s efforts? → By giving an example and making a comparison. Part 4: Conclusion & Q&A (Paras.8-9) · What is the core message of the conclusion? → In summary, this passage clarifies the reasons why Shennongjia was rightfully inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It also emphasizes that through understanding, consciousness-raising, and dedicated efforts, we have successfully safeguarded this distinctive and remarkable corner of the natural world. Step6 Think & Share Clear Waters and Lush Mountains Are as Valuable as Gold and Silver. ——Xi Jinping 1. What is your understanding of “clear waters and lush mountains” and “gold and silver”? → "Clear waters and lush mountains" refer to a healthy natural environment with clean water and thriving ecosystems, like Shennongjia's balanced habitats for species . "Gold and silver" represent economic wealth, implying protecting nature is as valuable as material riches. 2. What message is conveyed by the quote? → It highlights that environmental protection (clear waters and lush mountains) is key to sustainable development, aligning with the lesson's focus on human-nature harmony. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $