Unit 3 Fascinating Parks Reading and Thinking 课件 -2025-2026学年高中人教版英语选择性必修第一册

Fascinating Parks Unit 3 Reading and Thinking swing swinging ship free-fall drops steam-engine train Cartoon merry-go-round旋转木马 ferris wheel 摩天轮 pirate ship 海盗船 roller-coaster 过山车 free-fall drops 自由落体设施 swing 摇摆;秋千 swinging ship 吊船 cartoon 漫画;动画片 steam-engine train 蒸汽式火车 merry-go-round 旋转木马 ferris wheel 摩天轮 spread out flow through the valley below used to do sth be covered by vast sheets of ice apart from close by feed on at peace with... 展开 从谷底流过 过去常常做某事 被巨大的冰层覆盖 除……之外 在附近;接近于;在…..近旁 以……为食 与...和睦相处 for hundreds of years look after on the move pick up tents live a modern life warm bread over a fire set out feel blessed to be alive breathe the fresh air 数百年来 照顾;看管 在活动中,在进行中 收起帐篷 过着现代人的生活 在火上烤面包 动身出发 感觉活着真好 呼吸着新鲜空气 Disneyland Ocean Park Amusement Park National Park When you think of national parks, what comes to mind first? forests animals rivers A national park is an area of land that is protected by the government for people to visit because of its natural beauty and historical or scientific interest. Do you happen to know the place in the picture? What words can you think of to describe it? the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park 美国黄石国家公园大棱镜泉 A national park is not a playground. It’s a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature’s own terms. —Michael Frome 国家公园不是游乐场。它是自然的庇护所,也为愿意接受自然本来面貌的人类提供庇护所。 ——迈克‘弗罗 Sarek National Park 萨勒克国家公园 —Europe’s Hidden National Treasure 1. Go through the text quickly and answer the following questions: (1) In what person is the passage written? (2)Where would you most likely to read this text? Fast reading The first person. In a travel journal. Read for the subheadings A Land of Mountains and Ice Man at Peace with Nature A Land of Adventure A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps Good subheadings catch the reader’s eye and make him or her want to read more. Working out the idea behind the subheadings can help you better understand the structure and the key points of the text. 2. Skim the text and match the subheadings with the paragraphs. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps A Land of Mountains and Ice Man at Peace with Nature A Land of Adventure Fast reading A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps A Land of Mountains and Ice Man at Peace with Nature A Land of Adventure 3. Fill in the blanks a. The main idea of the text: The writer tells us his experience in Sarek National Park and the of the park. b. The writing style of a travel journal: Generally speaking, a travel journal is written in person and in time order. It usually talks about . history the first experiences and places 1_ I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent. Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge.Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. I'm in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns. A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps Where was the author and what did he see and hear? He heard the buffeting sound of the wind. He saw beautiful scenery there, like the shining sun, the rivers and the valley. 2. How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek? 24 hours a day. 3. Fill the table below: time location activities at 7:30 a.m. above the Arctic Circle, in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park. wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of the tent; leave the tent and walk over to the mountain edge. 2_ Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. ...... In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by, there are a few reindeer feeding on grass. A Land of Mountains and Ice What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state? It was made a national park, no one besides the Sami can live there, and new development is banned. used to mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice around 9000 years ago: ice melted, leaving behind glaciers soon after reindeer arrived following the Sami people made this territory their home In 1909 Sarek was made a national park to keep the land in its natural state fill this timeline 3_ For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer's meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. ...... Man at Peace with Nature How has life changed for the Sami? They no longer herd reindeer — they live modern lives in cities. For hundreds of years Today looked after reindeer They used the reindeer’s meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life a small number of Sami live in tents or old cottages and enjoy their traditions every spring Man at Peace with Nature the changes of the Sami’s lifestyle Why might so few Sami want to live in Sarek? They might not want to live in Sarek because life there is quite hard. 4_ After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again…If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However, I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better? A Land of Adventure What does the writer think of his trip to Sarek National Park? A. Rough and boring. B. Exciting but tiring. C. Puzzling and terrible. D. Challenging but worthwhile Why does the writer say his day will be full of sweat and hard work? The writer must carry a bag weighting about 30 kilograms with all of his food and supplies in it and hike over the difficult land to the other side of the valley. Why does the writer think the sweat and hard work is worth it? It’s a beautiful and wild place, and the writer is enjoying a great adventure. Find some supporting details to show Sarek National Park is a “hidden natural treasure”. 1. I’m above the Arctic Circle. 2. I’m in the remote for north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns. 3. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. 4. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries. The mind map of the text Read for language features: sense details feelings sight the sun; branches of the Rapa River; an cottage; reindeer; sky...... sound the wind taste bread; meat; berriers smell the air touch bag; sweat Discuss these questions with your partners. Fill the table: amazed, surprised, fascinated comfortable comfortable, enjoyable,relaxed enjoyable, relaxed tired PPT模板 http:///moban/ Read for language features: Why does the writer describe his experience from these sense? To vividly express his feelings in the journey and to describe the journey in a more all-round way. What kind of person is the writer? He is brave, adventurous, determined, who has a passion for challenge and nature. Read and Think Read the text again and discuss the question with your partners. critical thinking Would you like to visit Sarek National Park? Why or why not? I like to visit Sarek. Sarek, assuming it’s a dream and fascinating place, would be intriguing if it effered unique experiences, breathtaking landscapes, or opportunities for personal growth and learning. Exploring new environment and understanding different views is always fascinating. Would you like to visit Sarek? Why or why not? Summarise the passage. (P27 E5) In the remote far north of Sweden, in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle, I wake up to the sound of the wind b_the cloth of my tent. Standing at the e_of the mountain, watching the Rapa River f_ through the valley below, I feel so b_ to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique t_ which is almost unknown to the outside world. Once covered by v_ sheets of ice, Sarek’s mountains are home to the Sami, the native residents of the park. The Sami lived off reindeer, moved with them, and a_ them for hundreds of years.Today, most Sami have left their ancient c_in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in villages near Sarek instead. To keep its natural state, except fort he Sami, no one is allowed to live in Sarek, and all new development is b_ within the park b_. It is hoped that Sarek National Park will always remain as it is, natural and beautiful. uffeting dge low lessed erritory ast ccompanied ottages anned oundaries Critical Thinking Is it a good idea to make a place like Sarek a national park? Give your reasons. Yes, people can go there and appreciate the beauty of nature and better understand the importance of nature protection. Do you think setting up national park is an effective way to balance development and the protection of nature?why or why not? Yes, establishing national park is an effective way to balance development and natural conservation. It not only protects natural resources and enhances public environmental awareness, but also provides strong support for China to play an important role on the international stage. 是的,建立国家公园是平衡发展和自然保护的有效方法。 它不仅保护自然资源,提高公众的环境意识,而且还为中国在国际舞台上发挥重要作用提供大力支持。 Read Michael Frome’s saying :“A national park is not a playground. It’s a sanctuary for nature and for humans who will accept nature on nature’s own terms.”again. How do you understand this quote now ? A national park is not a place for recreation, but it’s a place where nature is supposed to be protected. The only people who should go to a national park are those looking for a place of refuge,and who will not do anything which harms or changes the park in any way from its natural state. 国家公园不是一个娱乐场所,但它是一个应该保护自然的地方。唯一应该去国家公园的人是那些寻找避难所的人,他们不会做任何损害或改变公园自然状态的事情。 1. Finish the test paper of 9.25 2. Read the passage on Page 80 and 81 to know more about the famous national parks in the world. Homework Thank You! $