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UNIT 3
Fascinating Parks
Experience a national park
①Before you read, discuss these questions in groups.
1 What kinds of parks have you been to What were they like
2 When you think of national parks, what comes to mind first
②Skim the text. Match the subheadings with the paragraphs.
A Land of Mountains and Ice
A Land of Adventure
Man at Peace with Nature
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
SAREK NATIONAL PARK
EUROPE'S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE
1____________________________
I wake up to the sound of the wind buffeting the cloth of my tent, Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible. I'm above the Arctic Cirdle, where in summer the sun never sets.
A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
Checking my watch, see that it is 7:30 a.m. l leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Spreading out before me, branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley below. I'm in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park, a place with no roads or towns.
2____________________________
Sarek's mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted, leaving behind about 100 glaciers. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive. Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home.
A Land of Mountains and lce
Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek,
In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state, Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries.
At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible. Close by there are a few reindeer feeding on grass.
3____________________________
For hundreds of years, looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer's meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. Since reindeer were always on the move, the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them.
Man at Peace with Nature
Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours.
But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions.
I am not a Sami, but in Sarek. I've adopted some of their habits.
For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that l found growing near my tent.
4____________________________
After breakfast, l pack my bag and set out again.
Since l must carry all of my food and supplies with me, my bag weighs about 30 kilograms.
If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley.
A Land of Adventure
However, l cannot complain, Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.
Here l am, alone under this broad sky, breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure.
What could be better
③Read the text again and answer these questions.
1 How many hours a day does the sun shine in summer in Sarek
24 hours.
2 What steps has the Swedish government taken to keep Sarek in its natural state
Sarek was made a national park, Apart from the Sami, no one else can live in the park and all new development is banned within park boundaries.
3 How has life changed for the Sami Why might so few Sami want to live in Sarek
Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. They might not want to live in Sarek because life there is quite hard.
4 Why does the writer think the sweat and hard work is worth it
Because he thinks that being in such a beautiful and wild place makes him feel blessed to be alive.
5 Would you like to visit Sarek Why or why not
Yes, Because I hope to breathe the fresh air, and enjoy the great adventure under the broad sky.
④ Are these senses used to describe Sarek in the text lf so, explain how.
⑤Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words from the text.
In the remote far north of Sweden, in Sarek National Park above the Arctic Circle, I wakeup to the sound of the wind b___________the cloth of my tent. Standing at the e________of the mountain, watching the Rapa River f________through the valley below,
I feel so b_________to be alive and have this rare opportunity to explore this unique t_________which is almost unknown to the outside world.
Once covered by v____ sheets of ice, Sarek's mountains are home to the Sami, the native residents of the park. The Sami lived off reindeer, moved with them, and a______________ them for hundreds of years.
Today, most Sami have left their ancient c________in the mountain valleys and live a modern life in villages near Sarek instead.
To keep its natural state, except for the Sami, no one is allowed to live in Sarek, and all new development is b________ within the park b____________.
It is hoped that Sarek National Park will always remain as it is, natural and beautiful.
⑥Work in groups. Discuss these questions.
1 ls it worth making a place like Sarek a national park Give your reasons.
2 Do you think setting up national parks is an effective way to balance development and the protection of nature Why or why not
Build up your vocabulary
①Match each word with its proper meaning and make a sentence with it.
（ ）1 buffet v A the outer limit of an object
（ ）2 buffet n. B an official or legal prohibition
（ ）3 edge v. C a meal with several dishes from which people serve themselves
（ ）4edge n. D move carefully towards something
（ ）5ban v. E far from, not close
（ ）6ban n. F officially or legally prohibit
（ ）7 remote adj. G (especially of wind or wave) strike repeatedly with a lot of force
（ ）8remote n. H (informal) a device for controlling something else from a distance
②Work out the meanings of the underlined words in the sentences below and state whether they are compounds or derivatives.
③Complete the passage below with the correct forms of the words in the box.
boundary visible remote vast on the move ban set up
The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park was________in Jilin and Heilongjiang, with____________stretching all the way to the border and joining with Russia's wildlife reserves.
This____________new park is nearly four times larger than the old wildlife park protectingSiberian tigers in Northeast China. Over the years, increased development in the area affectedthe tigers' habitat, and it was thought that by 1998 there were only six to nine wild Siberiantigers living in the____________region.
However, a____________on development put in place in 2015 resulted in a____________population increase of the species, and now the area is thought to have about 35 tigers and 70 leopards. The problem, however, was that the old park was too small to support further population increases.
Always____________, Siberiantigers and leopards need large areas to hunt for food. This larger park, with a connection to Russia's wildlife reserves across the border, should give these species the natural space they need to live in.
Discover useful structures
① Identify the function of the -ing form in the sentences below. Then find more sentences with the -ing form from the reading passage and state their functions.
Getting here is quite difficult.
Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.
2 Rewrite each of the following sentences using the -ing form as the subject. How does the sentence focus change
EXAMPLE
It is challenging yet really fascinating to hike through the mountains in the pathless Sarek.
Hiking through the mountains in the pathless Sarek is challenging yet really fascinating.
1 It is both challenging and rewarding to study abroad,
2 it would hardly be possible to go on a hiking tour in Sarek in winter due to the extreme cold.
3 Honestly, it can be both exciting and terrifying to explore a vast unknown land.
4 it is good to adopt a positive attitude, even when things are difficult.
5 it is strongly advised to hire local guides, because they can offer accurate knowledge of Sarek culture and history.
③Fill in each blank using the -ing form of a verb from the box and state its function. One word will be used twice.
combine cover grow take limit walk experience
Xixi National Wetland Park,_____________10 square kilometres in western Hangzhou, is the first national wetland park in China.
____________city life, nature, and wetlands makes the parka popular destination both for tourists and local residents.
At Xixi,____________a boat tour__________ along paths, and________________ local customs and traditions of the villages in this park are at the top of the list of people's favourite activities,
With trees, bushes, and colourful flowers__________along the riversides, the park shows different sides of beauty in different seasons. In order to better develop as well as preserve this place,__________human impact on Xixi Wet land was considered by the park designers.
All the new buildings were designed in a traditional way to fit into the natural environment. This green,watery world is home to many birds and fishes.
With trees__________in the shallows, the wetland is a natural system for providing clean water and producing oxygen, which makes it the green lungs of Hangzhou".
4 Choose a place in your city or town as a destination for a school trip. Use the passage above as an example and write about your choice.
Visit a city park
① Look at the photos taken in Beijing Olympic Forest Park. Match them with the activities below, Write the correct letter in each circle.
A rent a cycle
B walk through an underwater corridor
C rent a pedal boat
D watch a fountain performance
E go on a children's ride
F look at flowers
②Linlin and Yuhui are taking Jake to Beiing Olympic Forest Park.
Listen to their conversation.
Tick which activities they are going to do above.
③Look at the map. Listen to the conversation again and finish the activities below.
Draw the route that Jake, Linlin, and Yuhui will take.
Mark the places they will visit on the map below.
④Work in pairs. Role-play visiting the park.
Take turns giving directions to different places in the park.
Use the words and phrases below to help you.
Asking for and giving directions
Excuse/Pardon me.
How do I get to……
Is…… nearby
Is…… far from……
It$ about……metres north of……
Walk/Go along the river/path……
When you see the……. you are close to……
Go straight ahead (until you come to……).
Do you happen to know where .. is
How far is ..
Is .. close to ...
It's on the north/south/east/west side of the park.
Go through ..
Follow the (main) path to .
It's .. metres from here.
Explore theme parks and write about a park
①Read the text and then fill in the table on page 32.
THEME PARKS FUN AND MORE THAN FUN
Which theme park would you like to visit There are various kinds of theme parks, with different parks for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons, movies, history, and so on.
Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for showing famous sights and sounds. whichever and whatever you like, there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!
The theme park you are probably:most familiar with is Disneyland,which can be found in several parts of the worid. Disneyland will bring you into a magical world ard make your childhood dreamscome true.Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, ormeeting an adorable fairytale or Gartoon character are all possibleat Disneyland.
As you wander around the fantasy a musementpark, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade oreven on the street.
Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary free.fall drops. lf you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland!
Using Language
Dollywood,in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in southeastern USA,is unique because it shows and celebrates America's traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People come from all over America to see skilled workers make wood, glass.and iron objects in the old-fashioned way.
Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience.
Riding on the only steam engine still working in the southeastern United States is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunder head.
It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space.
Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America's historical southeastern culture!
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world.
Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium-the world’s largest and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to a whale shark 68 metres in length.
Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun.
Of course, you can also see all kinds of interesting animals, including polar bears.
The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates, get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster, or get wet in one of the water rides!
Then at night, see the splendid Journey of Lights Parade and fireworks display.
Hungry The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite-you can even eat while watching the fish swim by.
If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for, come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom!
the Smoky Mountains in southeastern USA
Zhuhai, China
pirate ship meet an adorable fairytale cartoon character
A superb old wooden roller coaster,
Snow White or Mickey Mouse
Famous country music groups
the dolphin and sea lion shows;
tasty food for every appetite
② Study the language features.
1 The table on page 32 shows the introductions to each theme park. What headers would you give for columns A to D
A Name and location B _____________________
C_____________________ D _____________________
Rides
Attractions
Food/Restaurants
②Find the following items in the text, and then discuss in groups how they are used and what they add to the text.
A adjectives B if-clauses C imperatives
③ Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to a park
1 Choose the park you wish to write about.
2 Make a mind map about the park.
3 Use your notes to write your draft.
④Exchange your draft with a partner.
1 Use the checklist to help you review your partner's draft.
√ Is the introduction clear
√ Does the writer include all the important points about the park
√ Does the writer provide any additional information about the park
√ Does the writer use -ing forms
√ Does the writer use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
2 Take your draft back and revise it.
⑤ Post your introduction in the classroom or read it to your class.
Assessing Your Progress
①Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
My name is Svetlana and l have worked as a guide at Lake Baikal ( 贝加尔湖) for more than10 years. Lying in a pretty___________location in Siberia,
vast remote fascinating territory bless accompany appeal to
remote
the deep and________lake with more than 300 rivers flowing into it is one of the world's greatest natural wonders.
Every season,l _____________and guide tourists. Baikal is a_____________with unigue wildlife breathtaking beauty,and____________local culture.
vast
accompany
territory
fascinating
Ancient, inspiring, mysterious, and beautiful, Lake Baikal_________________visitors like no other place on the earth.I feel______________to have been born here, and l am looking forward to many more years of welcoming visitors to an unforgettable experience at Baikal.
appeals to
blessed
②Answer these questions using the -ing form of the verb phrases in brackets. Then write down at least two more questions and answers of your own.
1 What impressed you most when visiting Zhangye Danxia Geopark (see the colourful mountains and rocky landscape)
2 What tops the list of tourists' favourite activities in Zhangjiajie (admire the magnificent peaks/landscape, take a raft ride, experience the local customs of the Tujia people and the Miao people)。
3 What do tourists like to do at Guilin's Li River (take a boat tour, admire the karst landscape)
4 What activities would appeal to adventurous tourists in Lijiang, Yunnan Province (view glaciers at Yulong Snow Mountain, listen to the sound of rushing water at Tiger Leaping Gorge)
QREFLECTING
What did you learn about parks that you did not know before
What else would you like to learn about parks
Of the parks in this unit, which would you like to visit most Why
What problems did you or your friends have in studying this unit How did you solve them what advice did you give each other
Overall, l thought this unit was
□ interesting □ useful □ so-so □ difficult.
*Project: Create your ideal theme park
1 Discuss these questions in groups.
1What kind of theme park do you want to create You can choose one of the ideas below,or one of your own.
life in space ocean adventure food
life in the future local culture science birds and fish
history stories dinosaurs climbing
2 What will your park offer visitors Come up with at least three things for each category below, and give them interesting names.
Rides and attractions
Shows and events
Restaurants and food stands
Assign group members to prepare the following:
a short introduction to the park.
a large and colourful map of the park showing where everything is located.
small pictures of the things discussed.
③Put your introduction, map, and pictures together to make a poster. Use the poster below to help you.
④Present your poster to the class, and give an introduction to your theme park.
Video Time
BEFORE YOU WATCH
Work in groups. Use the phrases in the box to describe what is going on in the photos, and then discuss what you think a BioBlitz is.
WHILE YOU WATCH
Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1 Dr. Pimm says, "The extraordinary thing about this Bio Blitz is just how little stuff there is here! There really aren't many wild animals here. T/F
2 Park rangers show a group how to catch frogs. T/F
3 David Littschwager is taking photos of insects. He says, "l don't like spiders.” T/F
4 Even at the end, there were a lot of plants and creatures that they couldn't identify. T/F
5 The real purpose of the Bio Blitz is to get people interested in the biodiversity that's all around them, even in their own backyards. T/F
AFTER YOU WATCH
Discuss these questions in groups.
1 This BioBlitz was conducted in the middle of a large city. Do you think there is as much biodiversity in your city or town why or why not
2 Are there any parks in your city or town where you can find many different kinds of plants and animals What activities can you do there

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