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Unit 8
I love nature!
Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to:
• talk about the importance of plants;
• find ways to care for and protect nature;
• understand the idea of harmony between humankind and nature.
Lesson 5 A national park
Do you know any national parks?
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黄石国家公园(Yellowstone National Park)
Located mainly in Wyoming(怀俄明州), USA, Yellowstone is the world's first national park.
大峡谷国家公园(Grand Canyon National Park)
Situated in Arizona, USA, it showcases the magnificent Grand Canyon, a wonder of the natural world with its deep gorge(峡谷) and colorful rock layers.
三江源国家公园(Sanjiangyuan National Park)
Located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(高原) in China, it is the source of the Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Lancang River, protecting the alpine(高山的) ecosystem and numerous(众多的) rare species.
大熊猫国家公园(Giant Panda National Park)
Spanning(跨越) Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces in China, this park is the natural habitat for giant pandas, safeguarding(保卫) their survival and biodiversity(生物多样性) in the area.
Do you know where this is?
This park is not only a natural wonder but also a habitat for a rich variety of wildlife.
Take a look at these pictures of wild animals.
This national park is full of wonders, from its unique natural scenery to its diverse wildlife.
blue sheep岩羊
snow leopard雪豹
wild donkey藏野驴
goitered gazelle 鹅喉羚
blue eared pheasant蓝马鸡
white-lipped deer 白唇鹿
In the national park of the Qilian Mountains in China, people discovered over 70 kinds of wildlife. The park is on the list of the country’s key protection projects.
The Qilian Mountain National Park is in Gansu Province in northwest China. The local government began setting up the park to protect wildlife in 2017. But the protection of the wildlife and food chain started in early 2011.
“The food chain for wild animals here is becoming complete, ” says Ma Duifang. Ma is head of the Animal Management Division at the national park. He believes that protecting the food chain is important. It can increase the number of wild animals.
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Read the news and talk about its main idea.
main idea:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
The Qilian Mountain National Park was set up to protect wildlife,
with the food chain for wild animals becoming complete.
Read the news again and search the internet to complete the card.
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Welcome to the Qilian Mountain National Park!
☆ Location:
☆ Characteristics:
☆ Wildlife: snow leopards, wild donkeys, blue sheep...
☆ Slogan:
in Gansu Province in northwest China
large area , many kinds of wild life, green forests
Protecting Qilian Mountains is to protect our green home.
Read the news again and search the internet to complete the card.
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Welcome to the Qilian Mountain National Park!
☆ Location:
☆ Characteristics:
☆ Wildlife: snow leopards, wild donkeys, blue sheep...
☆ Slogan:
in Gansu Province in northwest China
various wildlife, wonderful natural landscapes
Preserve Qilian Mountain National Park and enjoy the beauty.
Some people are talking about the national park. Match the comments with the speakers and talk with your partner.
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A volunteer
In the past, Qinghai’s wildlife was endangered because of environmental problems. Now, we are working on it. The land becomes greener, the water becomes cleaner, and the environment becomes better.
Some people are talking about the national park. Match the comments with the speakers and talk with your partner.
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A photographer
I enjoy taking photos in this place. Can you see the sheep on the top of the snowy mountain? Moreover, there are beautiful plants in the background. You can take beautiful photos anywhere and anytime here.
Some people are talking about the national park. Match the comments with the speakers and talk with your partner.
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A local person
I have lived here for more than 40 years. This beautiful land is my home. My country is protecting it. Thanks to the park, more and more wildlife lives here happily.
What do you know from their comments?
The national park is very beautiful and it is home to many kinds of wildlife. It is protected by the government and people. It becomes better and better.
Work in groups.
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Discuss the questions and design a national park card together. You can search the internet for more information.
Have you ever been to a national park?
Where is the park?
Are there any wildlife?
Present your work in front of your classmates. Make an album of national parks for your class.
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Giant Panda National Park
Location: spread across three provinces in China —Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu
Characteristics: many different types of soil, many kinds of animals and plants
Wildlife: giant pandas, golden monkeys, snowy leopards, golden eagles
Climate: complex climate
Present your work in front of your classmates. Make an album of national parks for your class.
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Welcome to the Sanjiangyuan National Park!
☆ Location:
☆ Characteristics: :
☆ Wildlife:
☆ Slogan:
Qinghai Province, China
Tibetan antelopes, snow leopards, black-necked cranes.
Explore the water source land, meet amazing wildlife.
Source of three major rivers (the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Lancang River). It has a lot of different wildlife and a special high-mountain ecosystem.
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Homework
Review the keywords and sentence structures in today’s lesson.
Introduce the national parks in English to your partner.
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