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Natural Wonders in the World
Culture Understanding&Group Work
Unit 5
《英语 基础模块 3》(高教版 第三版)
Learning Objectives
掌握 locate, wonder, destination, impressive 等核心词汇。
理解并运用 be located in, cover an area of, be famous for 等描述自然奇观的常用表达。
能通过阅读提取茶卡盐湖、大堡礁和黄山的地点、规模、特色等关键信息。
能运用所学词汇和句型,简要介绍一个自然景观或旅游景点。
了解中外自然奇观的独特价值,增强文化理解意识。
树立文明旅游意识,增强保护自然景观的责任感。
知识目标
能力目标
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CONTENTS
Lead in
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Culture Understanding
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Group Work
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Summary and Homework
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Lead in
What makes Chaka Salt Lake a special natural wonder?
It is a natural salt lake in the Qaidam Basin. Its clear water, white salt, snow mountains and mirror-like view make it both geologically unique and visually beautiful.
Word Bank 词汇激活
locate
位于;定位
wonder
奇观;好奇
unique
独特的
attract
吸引
destination
目的地
distance
距离
range
变化;范围
impressive
印象深刻的
be known as
被称为
according to
根据
Choose 3 words and describe a natural place you know.
Culture Understanding
Culture Understanding
Our wonderful planet is home to many natural wonders. Here are two of them.
Chaka Salt Lake (茶卡盐湖)
Chaka Salt Lake (or Caka Salt Lake) is located in
Ulan County, Qinghai Province. It is regarded as
the eastern gateway to the Qaidam Basin (柴达
木盆地). The lake is oval (椭圆形的) and covers
105 square kilometers, about ten times the area
of Hangzhou’s West Lake. It’s very shallow—in some places, it is only ankle-deep—so visitors can walk across it. On clear days, the lake reflects the sky like a giant mirror, earning it the nickname “Mirror of the Sky”.
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Chaka Salt Lake: 泛读问题
Read quickly and answer.
1. Where is Chaka Salt Lake located?
2. How large is the lake?
3. Why can visitors walk across it?
4. What is its nickname?
5. Why does it have this nickname?
In Ulan County, Qinghai Province.
It covers 105 square kilometers.
Because it is very shallow, only ankle-deep in some places.
“Mirror of the Sky”.
Because on clear days, it reflects the sky like a giant mirror.
Chaka Salt Lake: 文化背景
Background Notes
• 茶卡盐湖位于青海省海西蒙古族藏族自治州乌兰县。
• “茶卡”在藏语中意为“盐池”,体现当地盐业资源特色。
• 湖面平静、盐层洁白,晴天时形成天空与湖面的镜像效果。
• 它是青藏高原旅游路线中的重要景点之一,也提醒我们关注高原生态保护。
课堂拓展词块
• 自然关键词:salt lake, shallow water, reflection
• 文化关键词:local name, plateau, tourism
• 环保关键词:low-carbon travel, no littering, protect fragile ecosystems
Chaka Salt Lake:词汇精讲
be located in
位于……
Chaka Salt Lake is located in Qinghai Province.
be regarded as
被认为是……
It is regarded as the eastern gateway.
cover
v. 占地;覆盖
The lake covers 105 square kilometers.
shallow
adj. 浅的
The lake is very shallow.
reflect
v. 反射;映出
The lake reflects the sky.
nickname
n. 昵称;绰号
It earns the nickname “Mirror of the Sky”.
Chaka Salt Lake: 句型讲解
Key Patterns
• ① A is located in B. A位于B。
• ② A is regarded as B. A被认为是B。
• ③ A covers ... square kilometers. A占地……平方千米。
• ④ On clear days, ... 在晴朗的日子里……
Try to say
1. 黄山位于安徽省。
2. 它被认为是中国著名自然奇观之一。
3. 这个景区占地154平方千米。
Huangshan Mountain is located in Anhui Province.
It is regarded as one of China’s famous natural wonders.
The scenic area covers 154 square kilometers.
Culture Understanding
Great Barrier Reef (大堡礁)
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest
coral reef (珊瑚礁) system, with over 2,900
individual reefs and 900 islands. It stretches
for over 2,300 kilometers and covers an area
of about 348,700 square kilometers. The reef
is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It can be seen from space and supports a diverse range of life. In 1981, it was listed as a World Heritage Site.
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Great Barrier Reef: 泛读问题
Read quickly and answer.
1. What is the Great Barrier Reef?
2. How long does it stretch?
3. Where is it located?
4. What life does it support?
5. When was it listed as a World Heritage Site?
The world’s largest coral reef system.
For over 2,300 kilometers.
In the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
A diverse range of life.
In 1981.
Great Barrier Reef: 文化背景
Background Notes
• 大堡礁由数千个独立珊瑚礁和岛屿组成,是地球上最著名的海洋生态系统之一。
• 珊瑚礁为鱼类、海龟、贝类等海洋生物提供栖息地。
• 气候变化、海水升温、污染和过度旅游会威胁珊瑚生态。
• 学习自然奇观,不只是欣赏美,更要理解人与自然的关系。
Extended Vocabulary
• coral reef 珊瑚礁
• marine ecosystem 海洋生态系统
• World Heritage Site 世界遗产地
• biodiversity 生物多样性
• sustainable tourism 可持续旅游
Great Barrier Reef: 词汇精读
coral reef system
珊瑚礁系统
individual
adj. 独立的
stretch for
延伸……
cover an area of
占地……
off the coast of
在……海岸附近
support a diverse range of life
维持多样生命
be listed as
被列为……
Language Focus: 说明文中的常用结构
说明自然景观的五类表达
• 位置:be located in / lie in
• 规模:cover / stretch for / rise above
• 特征:be famous for / be known as
• 价值:support / play an important role in
• 身份:be listed as / be regarded as
Grammar Tips 语法提示
• 被动语态:It is regarded as... / It was listed as...
• 现在分词作结果状语:..., earning it the nickname...
• 数字说明:over 2,900 / about 348,700 / ten times the area of...
• 最高级:the world's largest coral reef system
Compare & Think 对比阅读
Item
Chaka Salt Lake
Great Barrier Reef
Location
Ulan County, Qinghai Province
Coral Sea, off Queensland
Scale
105 km²
about 348,700 km²
Feature
shallow; reflects the sky
largest coral reef system
Nickname / Status
Mirror of the Sky
World Heritage Site
Value
tourism and plateau landscape
biodiversity and marine ecosystem
思考:两个自然奇观一个在高原,一个在海洋;它们的美都需要被理解和保护。
Culture Understanding: Group Task
What other natural wonders in the world do you know? Each group choose one and collect key information about it. Present your findings to the class.
Task Steps
1. Choose one natural wonder.
2. Collect key information: location, scale, features, value.
3. Prepare a 1-minute presentation.
4. Use at least 3 expressions from this lesson.
Information Checklist
• Where is it located?
• How large / long / high is it?
• What is it famous for?
• Why is it important?
Group Task: Sample Answer
Natural Wonder: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is located in Hunan Province, China. It is known for its tall sandstone pillars, deep valleys and green forests. Some peaks rise over 1,000 meters, making the scenery very impressive. The park is regarded as one of China's most beautiful natural wonders. It also reminds us to protect forests and wildlife when we travel.
可借鉴表达:is located in; is known for; rise over; is regarded as; protect forests and wildlife
Presentation Support 景点介绍语言支架
English sentence bank
• Opening: Today we’d like to introduce...
• Location: It is located in...
• Scale: It covers an area of... / It stretches for...
• Features: It is famous for...
• Value: It supports... / It plays an important role in...
• Ending: We should protect it by...
评价标准 Rubric
• 介绍清楚:地点—规模—特色—意义
• 语言准确:至少使用3个本课重点表达
• 表达自然:声音清楚,有眼神交流
• 保护意识:提出一条文明旅游建议
Culture Thinking: Beauty Needs Protection
Discuss in groups
• How can we be responsible visitors?
• What can we vocational students do for local tourism?
Culture Thinking: Beauty Needs Protection
Reference ideas
• We should not leave litter.
• We should follow local rules.
• We can introduce places clearly and politely.
• We can design posters to call for protection.
Reading Strategy: Scan Numbers & Proper Nouns
中文策略
• 看到数字:判断它说明面积、长度、数量还是年份。
• 看到专有名词:判断它是地点、人名、景点名还是机构名。
• 看到被动结构:通常表达景点身份、评价或官方认定。
• 看到比喻:帮助理解景观的视觉特点。
Text examples
• 105 square kilometers → area
• over 2,300 kilometers → length
• 1981 → year
• Qinghai / Queensland → location
• like a giant mirror → image
Practice: Vocabulary Match 词汇匹配
Match the words
• 1. locate A. a place people travel to
• 2. wonder B. to be in a place
• 3. destination C. something amazing in nature
• 4. attract D. to make people interested
• 5. impressive E. making people admire it
1-B
2-C
3-A
4-D
5-E
Practice: Sentence Patterns 句型训练
Translate the sentences
• 1. 茶卡盐湖位于青海省乌兰县。
• 2. 大堡礁被列为世界遗产地。
• 3. 黄山以奇松、怪石、云海和温泉闻名。
• 4. 这个湖像一面巨大的镜子一样映出天空。
• 5. 我们应该保护自然奇观,因为它们是地球的宝贵财富。
Practice: Reference Answers 参考答案
Answers in red
1. Chaka Salt Lake is located in Ulan County, Qinghai Province. 解析:地点表达用 be located in。
2. The Great Barrier Reef was listed as a World Heritage Site. 解析:注意过去时间背景,使用 was listed as。
3. Huangshan Mountain is famous for spectacular rocks, pine trees, views of clouds and hot springs. 解析:be famous for 后接名词或名词短语。
4. The lake reflects the sky like a giant mirror. 解析:like 表示“像……一样”。
5. We should protect natural wonders because they are precious treasures of the earth. 解析:because 引导原因状语从句。
Group Work
Situation
假如你是某旅游开发部门的一名员工,现在你需要为宣传当地自然景区——黄山制作一张海报。
Make a poster for a local tourist attraction.
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Work in groups. Read the following materials and listen to an interview. Complete the notes. 小组活动。阅读下列材料并听一段采访,完成信息记录。
Huangshan Mountain, one of China’s major tourist destinations, is located in Anhui Province, east of China. It was called Yishan Mountain in the Qin Dynasty, and got its current name in 747 AD during the Tang Dynasty. As one of the most popular natural wonders in China, it has 77 peaks, rises above 1,800 meters, and covers 154 square kilometers. Huangshan Mountain is famous for both its scenery and cultural significance, especially in Chinese paintings, and has played an important role in the history of art and literature in China since the Tang Dynasty.
Basic Information of Huangshan Mountain
Notes 1 Basic Information of Huangshan Mountain
Location Size Significance
Huangshan Mountain is located in Anhui Province, east of China.
It has 77 peaks, rises above 1,800 meters, and covers 154 square kilometers.
It has played an important role in the history of art and literature in China since the Tang Dynasty.
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Work in groups. Read the following materials and listen to an interview. Complete the notes. 小组活动。阅读下列材料并听一段采访,完成信息记录。
Huangshan Mountain is famous for its four wonders, which are spectacular rocks (怪石), pine trees (奇松), hot springs and views of clouds. Other attractive scenery includes lakes, waterfalls, flowers and animals. Forests cover over 80 percent of the area, with some 1,452 species of native plants. The highest peak is called Lianhua Peak (Lotus Flower Peak), reaching up to 1,864 meters.
Features of Huangshan Mountain
Notes 2 Features of Huangshan Mountain
Four wonders Other scenery and wildlife
Spectacular rocks, pine trees, hot springs and views of clouds
Lakes, waterfalls, flowers and animals; 1,452
species of plants
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The number of tourists: .
Tourists’ comments:
• It is the I have ever seen.
• The scenery on the mountain is .
• The scenery is more than just beautiful; it’s full of . The .
are unforgettable.
Work in groups. Read the following materials and listen to an interview. Complete the notes. 小组活动。阅读下列材料并听一段采访,完成信息记录。
Notes 3 Tourists’ Comments on Huangshan Mountain
most beautiful mountain
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amazing
surprises
sea of
clouds, the pine trees and the stones
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Work in groups. Discuss and fill in the table.
小组活动。讨论并填写表格。
Basic
Information Location
Scale
Significance
Scenery
Tourists’
Comments 1
2
3
Four wonders and other scenery.
It is the most beautiful mountain I have ever seen.
The scenery on the mountain is amazing.
The scenery is more than just beautiful; it’s full of surprises. The sea of clouds, the pine trees and the stones are unforgettable.
Huangshan Mountain is located in Anhui Province,
east of China.
It has 77 peaks, rises above 1,800 meters, and
covers 154 square kilometers.
It has played an important role in the history of
art and literature in China since the Tang Dynasty.
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Finish the poster and share it in class. 完成海报的制作并在班内分享。
Huangshan Mountain
.
.
Other Scenery
.
.
.
Tourists’ Comments
.
.
.
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Summary and Homework
Summary
What we learned
• Key words: locate, wonder, destination, attract, impressive, unique
• Key patterns: be located in; be regarded as; cover an area of; be famous for; be listed as
• Reading strategy: scan for places, numbers, features and values
• Culture idea: Natural wonders are beautiful, valuable and worth protecting.
Homework
Homework
• 基础作业:整理本课重点词汇和重点句型。
• 提升作业:完成一张本地旅游景点英文海报。
• 拓展作业:查找一个世界自然奇观,写80词英文介绍。
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