资源简介

(共26张PPT)
Reading for writing
Unit 6 Hitting the road
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1. understand the experiences of Xu Xiake;
2. know how to introduce a famous person;
3. write a short introduction to another great traveller.
Look and Say
Look at the pictures and guess this person’s experience.Use the words and expressions to help you.
traveller walk through seas and mountains
geographical discovery explore climb
This person might be a traveller.
He walked through forests. He explored seas and mountains. He made a lot of geographical discoveries. Then he wrote the books about what he explored.
Pre-reading
Look at the title, then answer the questions.
It means discovering what has not been discovered before.
2.What’s the meaning of the title
1. What does “explore” mean
The word means to travel around an area to learn about it.
While-reading
Read the passage and check your answer.
1 In 1640, a man was seriously ill. He had to end the last trip of his life. Back home, people asked him, “You spent your whole life on the road. Do you regret it ”
2 “I walked through many fantastic places in China,” he replied.
“People say I’m as great as Zhang Qian and Xuanzang. So I have
no regrets at all.” This man was Xu Xiake, the greatest traveller in
Chinese history.
3 From an early age, Xu dreamed of visiting China’s seas and
mountains. But at the time, it was very difficult to travel far. This
didn't stop him, however. At 22, he set out on his life's journey. He
travelled for about 30 years, and achieved his dream.
4 Xu made many geographical discoveries during his journey.
Once, he visited Mount Huangshan. People then thought Tiandu Peak was higher than Lianhua Peak. To find out the truth, Xu climbed both peaks. He discovered that Lianhua Peak gave a wider view, so it must be higher. He was right!
5 Xu recorded his travel experiences in his diary. This later became Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes. Thanks to this book, we can learn about China almost 400 years ago. “Exploring the unexplored” is the best
description of Xu’s life.
Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
Who was he
What was
his dream
He was the greatest 1. in Chinese history.
He dreamed of visiting China’s
2. from an early age. At 22, he 3. on
his life’s journey.
Xu Xiake
traveller
seas and mountains
set out
What did he
find out
What’s his
gift to us
He made 4.________________________ during his journey. For example, he discovered that Lianhua Peak was 5._________than Tiandu Peak.
Thanks to Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes, we can 6.________________ China almost 400 years ago.
Xu Xiake
many geographical discoveries
higher
learn about
1.Why does the writer start from Xu Xiake’s last year
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
Because it can make the story fun and catch readers’ eyes. Starting like this makes us want to know more about his whole life and trips.
2.Why does the writer mention Tiandu Peak and Lianhua Peak
3.Can you think of another title for the passage
Because it shows an example of Xu Xiake’s geographical discoveries.
The Travels and Discoveries of Xu Xiake.
Here’s a video to help you know more about Xu Xiake.
Think and Share
1.What do you think of Xu Xiake
Learning to think for question 1
To make comments on a person, it’s important to be respectful and objective.
I think Xu Xiake was brave and strong-willed, because his journeys were dangerous and hard. I also think he was curious, because most people didn’t travel much in those days.
2.Do you want to be someone like Xu Xiake
Yes, I do. Xu Xiake was so brave. He traveled for about 30 years and saw many wonderful places. He was not afraid of difficulties. I also want to see different places like him. And I want to learn from his curiosity. He climbed mountains to find out which was higher. I want to be curious like him and find new things too. His book helps us know about China long ago. If I’m like him, maybe I can write something interesting too.
No, I don’t. Traveling like Xu Xiake was really hard in the past. There were no good roads or cars. He had to walk a lot. I’m afraid I can’t stand such hard work. Also, he spent about 30 years traveling. I think I have other things to do in my life, like staying with my family and studying different things at school. So, I don’t want to be someone like him.
Write a short introduction to another great traveller.
Plan your introduction and answer the questions.
Who is this person
Step
①
Why is this person famous
Write your introduction as a paragraph with the help of the questions.
Step
②
What’s your opinion of this person
What are this person’s achievements
What are people’s comments on this person
Share your short introduction with class.
Step④
Step③
Check. Did you:
cover the key information about the traveller
use the words and expressions from the reading passage
give your opinion of the great traveller
Example
Li Daoyuan was a great geographer from the Northern Wei Dynasty in ancient China.
He was famous for writing the book Commentary on the Waterways Classic(《水经注》) . This book has 40
parts and over 300,000 words. It talks about 1,252 rivers in China and many other things, like cities, customs, and history.
Li Daoyuan didn't like false ideas in geography. He always went to places to study. He travelled to many places in the Central Plains to write the book.
His way of studying is still a good example for geographers today. And his book is very important for learning about ancient times.
When studying the Yellow River, he made several field trips along its banks. He carefully observed the river's flow and the terrain(地形) around it.
Language Points
1.From an early age, Xu dreamed of visiting China’s seas and mountains.
(1)dream作动词，含义为“梦想；幻想；想象”。
E.g.He dreams of owning a big house.
常用结构是“dream of doing sth.” 或 “dream that...” 可用于表达 “梦想做某事” 或 “梦想 / 幻想（某事会发生）”。
She dreamed that she would marry a prince.
(2) dream作名词，含义为“梦；睡梦”。
E.g.She saw her long - lost friend in a dream.
“in a dream” 表示 “在梦中”。
E.g. I had a strange dream last night.
常用搭配有“have a dream”，意思是 “做梦”。
2.At 22, he set out on his life’s journey.
set out on sth.意为“开始做某事”。
E.g.They set out on a journey to the South Pole.
We set out on our trip early in the morning.
3.He travelled for about 30 years, and achieved his dream.
achieve v.实现;(尤指经过努力)取得，达到
(1)表示 “实现” 梦想、目标等，常与 dream, goal 等词搭配。
E.g.I want to achieve my dream of becoming a singer.
(2)表示 “取得” 成绩、成就等,常与 success, grade, honor 等词搭配。
E.g.He studied hard and achieved good grades in the exam.
achieve one’s best 做到某人最好
【固定搭配】
E.g.We should try to achieve our best in everything we do.
achieve a lot 取得很多成就；收获很多
E.g.By reading different kinds of books, you can achieve a lot.

展开更多......

收起↑