Unit 6 Understanding cultures Return the jade intact to Zhao课件 2025-2026学年冀教版八年级英语下册

Unit 6 6 Return the jade intact to Zhao I love literature! 1 Learning objectives In this lesson, we will be able to: Through group discussions and poem - writing in “Fun Time”, students can enhance their oral English expression and creative writing abilities, using appropriate language to convey thoughts and feelings. Recognize the value of classic Chinese literary works like “Shi Ji” in world literature, fostering a sense of pride in traditional Chinese culture. In poem - writing and retelling the story, students can exercise creative thinking, using imagination to reconstruct stories and create new poetic contents. 2 1 Read the passage and answer the questions During the Warring States Period, the King of Zhao got an invaluable piece of jade, He Shi Bi. When the King of Qin heard of this, he offered Zhao fifteen cities for the smooth, bright jade. The King of Zhao feared he might get nothing in return, Yet if he refused, Qin might attack Zhao. Lin Xiangnu, who was brave and intelligent, was sent to Qin with the jade. The King of Qin was pleased when he saw the jade, but he did not mention the cities at all.Lin said, "Your Majesty,there is a tiny flaw on the jade. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. Could I show it to you?" The king handed the jade back to Lin. As soon as Lin got the jade, he stepped back to the pillars in the palace, shouting, "You have no intention of giving us those cities, so I've taken back the jade. If you use force against me, I'll smash my head and the jade against this pillar. " To save jade, the King of Qin apologized, and then showed Lin the cities on the map. But Lin did not believe he would turn them over. He ordered one of his men to secretly take the jade back to Zhao. He himself would stay to face the King of Qin. Although the King of Qin was furious, he had no better choice but to set Lin free. Lin Xiangru and the jade returned to Zhao safely. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions This story is from Shi Ji (Records of the Historian), which was written by Sima Qian. Shi ji is the first book to present Chinese history in a series of biographies. It is considered one of the greatest works in Chinese literature. Culture Tips 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. A Which state did Lin Xiangru come from? B What does the word “invaluable”mean in Paragraph 1? C How did Lin get the King of Qin to hand the jade back to him? D Why did Lin order his man to secretly take the jade back to Zhao even after the King of Qin showed him the cities on the map? Lin Xiangru came from Zhao. Because Lin didn't believe the King of Qin would really hand over the cities, so he wanted to make sure the jade returned to Zhao safely. Meaning "extremely precious; priceless." Lin said the King of Qin had no intention of giving the cities, so he took back the jade and threatened to smash his head and the jade against the pillar. 7 Read Paragraph 1 and choose the best answer. Why was Lin Xiangru sent to Qin? A) To attack the King of Qin B) To negotiate the trade of He Shi Bi for cities C) To steal more jade from Qin D) To become a servant of the King of Qin 设计意图：Review the words for place，Try to say more places in English. Pave the way for the following study 操作建议：say a place one by one 8 Read Paragraph 2 and finish the task. Number the events in order: （ ）Lin stepped back to the pillar. （ ）The king handed the jade to Lin. （ ）Lin mentioned a flaw in the jade. （ ）The king was pleased but ignored the cities. 4 3 2 1 设计意图：Review the words for place，Try to say more places in English. Pave the way for the following study 操作建议：say a place one by one 9 2 Read the passage again and complete the notes. Then retell the story with the help of the notes. Introduction: It is a story of a well-known expression,The story look place during__________________________________________________________. Main characters:_________________________________________________. Beginning: The King of Zhao________________________________________. Lin Xiangru____________________________________________ Main body: The king of Qin__________________________________________ Lin Xiangru_____________________________________________ The end:Lin Xiangru was set free.He______________________________safely. the Warring States Period the King of Zhao, the King of Qin, Lin Xiangru got He Shi Bi and was worried about Qin's intention; was sent to Qin with the jade. was pleased with the jade but didn't mention the cities;  took back the jade and threatened and the jade returned to Zhao 10 3 Discuss the following questions with your partner. A what do yoy think of the king of Qin? B What can you learn from Lin Xiangru? The King of Qin was untrustworthy as he didn't keep his promise of giving cities for the jade first. We can learn Lin Xiangru's bravery, wisdom and sense of responsibility from him. He was brave to face the King of Qin and used wisdom to protect the jade and his country. 11 4. Work in groups. Do you know any other stories from Shi ji? Talk about them in your group. 12 Self-check I can talk about diffierent types of literature: fables, fairy tales, poems... I can tell fables and their morals, and write about simple poems: Once upon a time, there was... Honesty truly is the best policy. I enjoy expressing my thoughts and feelings through words. I can tell Chinese idiom stories. Lin Xiangru and the jade returned to Zhao safely Improvement needed: 13 Fun Time Let’s write a poem Let’s write a poem,Let us try What do we see when we look up hight? White clouds and a clear blue sky, One little bird that’s flying by. Is a poem like a song? Can it be short? Can it be long? Yes, a poem is like a song. It can be short. It can be long Wrniting a poem can be fun. Share your poem with everyone. Fish and dish, cat and bat, Wish and swish, mat and hat Sad and bad, cat and flat, These wards rhyre -how about that? Writing a poem can be fun. Share your poem with everyone. 14 Show time Checklist Stars Language(语言正确) Pronunciation(发音标准) Body language(使用肢体语言) Creation(有创意) Excellent Great Good True courage means standing up for what's right, even against impossible odds. 用法： 及物短语，后接名词、代词或名词性短语，作宾语 。 例句： Have you heard of that new movie? It’s very popular. 你听说那部新电影了吗？很受欢迎 。 1. When the King of Qin heard of this, he offered Zhao fifteen cities for the smooth, bright jade. 意为 “听说；得知”  Point 18 用法： “offer + 给予的事物 + for + 目标事物” 结构 ，表明交换、交易的意图 。 例句：  The store offers a free gift for every $50 purchase. 这家店购物满 50 美元就送一份免费礼品。 2. When the King of Qin heard of this, he offered Zhao fifteen cities for the smooth, bright jade. . offer...for... “用…… 交换；以…… 出价买 / 换” Point 19 3. Lin Xiangru，who was brave and intelligent was sent to Qin with the jade.  be sent to“被派遣到；被送到” Point 用法： 主语常为人或物品 ，后接地点名词，说明被派送的目的地 。初二阶段需掌握被动语态基本结构及表意 。 例句：  The letters were sent to different addresses yesterday. 这些信件昨天被送到了不同地址 。 20 4. But Lin did not believe he would turn them over.  turn over意为 “移交；交出”  Point 用法： “turn over + 宾语（要移交的事物 ）+ to + 接收方” ；也可直接 “turn over + 宾语” 例句： He turned over his homework to the teacher. 他把作业交给了老师。 21 5. ...he had no better choice but to set Lin free.   have no choice but to do sth意为 “别无选择，只能做某事” 。 Point 用法： 该短语中but 后面必须接动词不定式 to do，表示 “无奈、被迫” 去做某事。 例句： It rained heavily, so we had no choice but to stay at home. 雨下得很大，所以我们别无选择，只能待在家里。 22 6. ...he had no better choice but to set Lin free.   set free意为 “释放；使自由”  Point 用法： 及物短语，“set + 宾语（被限制的对象 ）+ free” 结构 ，可用于人、动物等 。 例句： The kind man set the trapped bird free. 这个善良的人把被困的鸟放了 。 23 24 一、用给所动词的适当形式填空 1. He bus was late, so I had no choice but (walk) to school. 2.When I was ill, I was (send) to the hospital by my teacher. 3. Please drive (safe)on the rainy road. 4. (keep) healthy, we exercise every day to walk sent safely To keep 25 二、完成句子 The kind girl ________________ (释放了那只小鸟) after taking care of it for a week.​ My father _______________________ (用他的旧相机换了) a new smartphone in the shop yesterday.​ The teacher ____________ (还没有听说) the news that our team won the match.​ When I ________________________ (回到家乡) last summer, I found many changes there. set the bird free offered his old camera for hasn't heard of returned to my hometown 26 三、翻译句子 秦王想用十五座城池换那块无价的玉。​ 当蔺相如回到赵国时，人们都很开心。​ 如果你不收回你的话，他会很生气的。​ 尽管他很累，但他仍然继续工作。 The King of Qin wanted to offer fifteen cities for that invaluable jade.​ When Lin Xiangru returned to Zhao, people were very happy.​ If you don't take back your words, he will be very angry.​ Although he was very tired, he still went on working. 27 28 Required（必做） Optional（选做） Copy the following key words and phrases 3 times each: invaluable, intention, threaten, secretly, smooth, bright, offer...for, be sent to, set...free, have no choice but to . Imagine you are Lin Xiangru, write a short diary about your feelings when you successfully sent the jade back to Zhao (about 40 words). 29 Lavf58.20.100 $