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Unit 6
At one with nature
6
U N I T
A Love of Gardening
To Learn Brits’ passion for gardening;
To promote the awareness of being close to nature and live in harmony with nature;
To act out an interview about gardening in Britain.
Watch a video about British gardens. Do you like gardening
Complete the quiz to see how much you know about British gardens. Try to guess if you are not sure of the correct answers.
1 The earliest British gardens were planted in _____.
a the 5th century BC
b the 1st century AD
c the 6th century AD
b
2 By 2020, about _____ of British homes are likely to have a garden.
a 80% b 85% c 90%
3 It is estimated that _____ species of insects can be found in a British garden.
a over 800 b over 8,000 c over 80,000
c
b
People in the UK love gardening. Nearly half of British people regard gardening as a hobby they generally enjoy. They spend much time maintaining their gardens, and among people aged 55 and above, the time goes even more. According to some research, people in the UK spend an average of 30,000 pounds on their gardens during their lives.
Gardening in the UK
The Secret Garden is a children’s novel by British-American novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was first published in 1911 and is considered a classic of English children’s literature. It tells a heart-warming story of three children and the healing power of the secret garden.
If you’d like to find out more about gardening in the UK, you can look into books or search the Internet using these key words:
The Secret Garden British garden plants
History of British gardens
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage.
different kinds of plants
famous gardens
gardening competitions
greening of cities
air quality
country life
A love of Gardening
The British people’s love for gardening.
Now read the passage and check your answer.
Can you find the main idea of the passage
A topic sentence is a sentence that states or suggests the main idea or topic of a paragraph. Often, a topic sentence comes at the beginning of a paragraph; sometimes, it appears in the middle or at the end.
Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
a As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul.
b But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions.
c For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world.
d This is what started the British love of gardening!
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1. When was The Secret Garden first published
It was first published in 1911.
2. What do children plant each spring
They plant sunflowers.
3. Do all the British people like gardening
No, some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
4. What can those without outside space do to satisfy their passion for gardening
They can rent small pieces of land to grow things or turn rooftops and walls into private gardens.
5. What’s the author’s attitude towards gardening Why
He supports gardening. In the last paragraph, the author uses an interrogative sentence: “What other free-time activity allows you to be at one with nature and create more beautiful living things ”, whose answer is obvious.
What do you think the sentence “Where you tend a rose… A thistle cannot grow” means
When there are beautiful and positive ideas in our minds, we will feel fulfilled, and won’t be easily influenced by negative thoughts and ideas.
2. What are the benefits of gardening
It’s good for the environment and people’s soul.
3. In what ways do people bring nature into their lives
Gardening: Cultivating gardens at home or in community spaces to grow plants, flowers, and vegetables.
Outdoor Activities: Engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, birdwatching, or fishing.
Nature Photography: Capturing the beauty of nature through photography.
Art and Crafts: Creating art inspired by nature, such as painting landscapes or making crafts from natural materials.
4. Do you know anyone who loves gardening Tell the class about him/her.
My mom loves gardening, but unluckily she has little time to look after the plants and flowers, so sometimes they may die soon.
My grandparents like gardening too. They plan their garden layout, considering factors like sunlight, soil type, and plant compatibility. They regularly water, fertilize, and weed their garden to ensure their plants thrive. They find satisfaction in being outdoors, connecting with nature, and observing the seasonal changes in their garden.
The purpose of exposition is to express a complete, clear, objective and accurate understanding of things and ideas.
Types of Exposition
Directions 说明书
Travel guides 旅游手册
Recipes 菜谱
Science articles 科学类文章
…
本文的语篇类型为说明文(Exposition)，介绍了英国人对园艺的热爱。
Method of Exposition
1 Illustration 举例
2 Definition 下定义
3 Division & Classification 分类法
4 An analysis of cause & effects 因果分析
5 Comparison & contrast 比较和对比
6 Sequence or Process 过程分析法
The structure of Exposition
Beginning 点明主题
Body 围绕主题展开说明 (注意逻辑顺序)
Ending 归纳主题，阐明写作目的。
文章的开头和结尾均引用了“The Secret Garden”的相关语句，这种写作手法首尾呼应可以让文章结构更加紧密，内容更加完整，进一步强调文章主题，加深读者的印象，引发读者的共鸣等。
Their garden is Brits’ private world.
通过描写不同人群的园艺活动来点明主题
while 表转折
Limited space has led to people looking for new solutions.
通过举例说明人们是如何解决空间有限的问题
Act out an interview about gardening in Britain.
1. Read the passage again and find out important information.
2. Prepare questions for the interview. Use the information from the passage.
3. Decide the roles of interviewer and interviewee. Act out the interview.
How many British people love gardening
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Interview questions
Why do British people love gardening
Do they have enough place in cities to garden
How do they solve the problem of limited space
in cities
…
Write a summary of the passage by using the topic sentences in Activity 3.
Preview the part: Writing.

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