北师大版高中英语选择性必修第一册 Unit 3 sectionⅥ READING CLUB 1 2 PPT课件

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Unit 3 CONSERVATIONREADING CLUB 1 2READING CLUB 1WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN CHINAThe official title of “World Heritage1 Site” is given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) committee to places in the world that are outstanding examples of cultural or natural history, Up to 2019, there are 55 world heritage sites in China, which has the same number of sites as ltaly. Here are three of them.Temple and Cemetery2 of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion3 in QufuThis site is located in Qufu, Shandong Province, and is a memorial to Confucius. The site is huge. On the ground, there are more than 900 halls and rooms. The building that people visit most is the Temple of Confucius. Besides the temple, visitors can enjoy the grounds outside, where there are more than 1,000 stone tablets and over 100,000 tombs.Old Town of LijiangThis site is a few hours bus-ride away from the ancient city of Dali in Yunnan Province. Surrounded by fields, mountains and rivers, the Old Town of Lijiang looks like a jade4 ink stone in spring and summer. Each year, many foreign tourists visit the Old Town, and the place is like “Venice in the East” to them. There are narrow alleys5, pretty streams, small stone bridges and houses with carved doors and painted windows.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThis area, north of Sichuan Province, is a unique natural wonder. Every year, visitors from all over the world come to admire the mountains. lakes, streams, trees, underground springs and waterfalls, which make Jiuzhaigou Valley an area of outstanding natural beauty.The valley is also home to many protected species of plants and endangered animals.NOTES1 heritage n.遗产2 cemetery n.公墓，墓地3 mansion n.宅邸; 大厦4 jade n.翡翠5 alley n.小巷GENERAL UNDERSTANDING1 Read the texts. Answer these questions.1 Who decides which place will be given the title of “World Heritage Site”?The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) committee.2 What are the features of the sites mentioned in the texts?Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu is a memorial to Confucius. The site is huge.Old Town of Lijiang looks like a jade ink stone in spring and summer. The place is like “Venice in the East”. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is a unique natural wonder. The valley is also home to many protected species of plants and endangered animals.CRITICAL THINKING2 What other World Heritage Sites do you know about? Why are they given the title? Find more information about them online.READING CLUB 2NATURE IS TURNING ON USIn the last few years, we have seen environmental disasters on a grand scale, and experts are predicting worse to come. Jin Li reports on our Earth’s changeable weather patterns.Thunderstorms, floods, earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and forest fires have become increasingly common. There have been terrible floods in Asia, Africa, America and Oceania. Storms have been getting worse everywhere too, with more hurricanes hitting the US and Central America. Reduced rainfall has affected Africa for years, with severe droughts in Somalia and Kenya in 2017, as well as many other zones becoming drier. Reduced rainfall in Canada resulted in a huge forest fire in May 2016. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have always been a threat, In 2016, there were three volcanic eruptions at almost the same time in Indonesia. There have been serious earthquakes in many parts of Asia, Europe and South America. A massive earthquake hit central Italy in August 2016, killing at least 247 people.So why is nature beginning to turn on us? One answer is overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the rate of 10,000 people an hour, nearly 90 million a year. Most of the growth is in the developing world. Poor people in agricultural areas often move to the cities. They build homes from whatever materials they can find, These homes can easily collapse during earthquakes or slip and slide downhill in landslides, especially after heavy rain. On top of that, there is the added aspect of global warming, This has mainly been caused by the huge amounts of carbon dioxide produced by factories and vehicles. The destruction of the world’s forests plays a part, too. As a result, a hotter ocean causes stronger winds. Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.Landslides and earthquakes are even more dangerous now than in the past because around half of the world’s population now live in cities. Many people in cities and towns in South America and Asia are at risk from landslides. In April 2017, the city of Mocoa in Colombia was hit by a landslide, leaving many dead and injured. A great number of people live at risk from earthquakes too. These have claimed more than 1.6 million lives in the last hundred years.Most disaster experts believe that things could get a lot worse, Professor Hou Ming of Peking University studies volcanoes He warns that the world has not seen the worst yet, The worst eruption in human history was probably Mt Tambora in 1815, in Indonesia, Dust from the volcano rolled across the Earth’s skies, There was no summer in Europe and America the following year. But evidence shows that 73,000 years ago there was a much greater eruption.“lt reduced temperatures by maybe 6℃ in some places, and the whole planet was sent into winter for years. And there are about two of these events every 100,000 years ...”1 Complete the diagram with facts about natural disasters around the world.GENERAL UNDERSTANDINGAsia, Europe and South Americathe US, Central AmericaSomalia and Kenya, in 2017; Canada, in 2016Volcanic eruptions: Indonesia, in 2016; Mt Tambora in Indonesia, in 1815Mocoa in Colombia, in 20172 According to the author, why is nature turning on us?First, overpopulation results in heavy building using local materials without proper planning, which can contribute to landslides or collapse during earthquakes. Second, global warming, caused by factories and vehicles, and the destruction of forests cause climate change and extreme weather conditions.CRITICAL THINKING3 Is the author’s attitude positive or negative towards the future? Find evidence from the text.4 Do you agree with the author? Why? What is your attitude towards the future?The author’s attitude towards the future is negative. He believes that environmental disasters will get worse. He says “…experts are predicting worse to come.“, “ Most disaster experts believe that things could get a lot worse,”, “He warns that the world has not seen the worst yet.”, and “... there are about two of these events every 100,000 years...”CHECK YOUR PROGRESSUse what you have learnt from the unit “Conservation” to talk about endangered animals and environmental problems, and make or accept suggestions for protecting the environment.1 Chen Xi is preparing his report on endangered animals for the class presentation on “Protecting the Environment”. Complete his report using the correct form of the words or phrases below.There are thousands of endangered 1___________ in the world and if the rate at which they are dying out continues to rise, 2 ___________ of plants and animals will become extinct in the next 3 ___________. The Giant Panda, a symbol of conservation, might be one of them. 4 ______________ the few living in zoos and conservation centres around the world, pandas are found only in the bamboo forest in southwest China. speciesmillionsdecadeApart fromThey are endangered as their 5_____________ are being destroyed due to human activities. Because of conservation efforts, the number of pandas is 6___________ according to a survey in 2015. This news is exciting, but much still has to be done to save it from extinction. The Yangtze Dolphin is another species under severe 7____________ in China. The number of them is 8 ____________ due to pollution in the river, 9 ______ hunting and other (human activities. 10___________my presentation, l want to remind everyone that animals have no voice in our world. We need to speak out on their behalf before they disappear for good.habitatsincreasingthreatdecreasingillegalTo sum up2 Li Zhen is known as the “little inventor” in her class. She’s preparing a presentation on one of her inventions to help protect the environment. Choose the correct options to complete her presentation.I recently came back from a trip to the beach and was very upset to see the amount of 1 scene / plastic on the beach and in the water It’s disappointing to see the 2 ingredient / environment destroyed like this, Even though many people are trying to 3 reorganize / recycle, there is 4 hopefully / unfortunately still so much plastic waste that ends up being thrown away. Then I thought about doing something. As a result, I invented a new type of packaging. It is made from plant leaves and it is as light as plastic, It can be made into either bags or other types of 5 packet / shape. It is very convenient for 6 scientists / consumers to use. I am so happy that I have won an award for this 7 integrating / innovation for the environment. I hope that everyone can do something for the environment.3 Chen Yang gives a presentation and calls on people to use public transport. Complete part of her presentation with the words below.A lot of people feel that driving their own cars allows them to have more freedom and they often 1__________ about the inconvenience of public transport. Well, waiting time, crowds and sweating on public transport do leave people feeling 2 __________, but in order to protect the environment, l think using public transport is worth the effort.complainannoyedFirst of all, research shows that around 90% of total pollutants in some big cities come from cars. These pollutants are harmful to the environment and extremely dangerous to our health. They can 3___________ our lungs and cause illnesses such as 4 ___________. Relying too much on cars also creates problems such as traffic 5___________, road accidents and noise pollution. Of course, cars are convenient and necessary when travelling long distances, for short journeys within the city it is often faster to 6___________. So let us take action now.damagecancerjamscycle4 Chen Xi’s father is a scientist who does research into seas and oceans. He is invited to give a presentation to the class to share his working experience. Read and underline all the relative clauses and circle the words or expressions they refer to, Decide whether they are defining or non-defining relative clauses.Being a marine researcher is something that l’ve always dreamed of. l work with a team of scientists, who are all experts in their fields, on an international project. I’m currently based in Argentina, which is in South America, studying sea temperatures from Antarctica. Unfortunately, there has been a significant rise in temperatures over the past 50 years, which is clearly linked to human activity, (defining)(non-defining)(non-defining)(non-defining)The effects of hotter seas include more frequent storms, natural disasters and, most worryingly of all, the melting of the ice caps. Polar ice caps that were frozen all year long, even ten years ago are now melting at an alarming rate. l hope by educating people about this and sharing research we can work together as a global community to protect our planet.(defining)5 Li Zhen and Chen Yang are doing a role-play for the class presentation, in which they are talking about cycling in the countryside. Order the dialogue.( ) a OK, cycling sounds good. Why not pack a tent? We can camp overnight near a beautiful forest l know of. ( ) b Would you like to join me for a cycle next week? My mother can drive us to the mountain and we can start from there.( ) c Great, I have a tent too but we can use yours this time.( ) d Why don’t we just cycle instead? It would be better for our health and the environment.( ) e Wonderful. l can’t wait to go! I haven’t cycled or camped for ages.213456 The students decide to write their ideas for protecting the environment on a poster. Complete their ideas with the correct form of the words below and give your own idea.1 We need to stop __________ excuses for why we cannot do more for the environment.2 _________action and do something for a better environment.3 We really don’t want to see people driving the car when they only need to ___________ around the corner.4 Tell your parents that if they really need to drive, car __________ is better than driving alone.5 lf we walk and cycle more, we can _________ fit and help the environment at the same time.6 I think _________________________________________________.makingTakegosharingkeepUNIT DIARYWhat have you learnt in this unit? Reflect and complete the diary. Then share in groups.完成课后相关练习谢谢观看