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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
第2课时 Section A (2a-2e)
R·八年级上册
Read the poem and answer:
咬定青山不放松，
立根原在破岩中。
千磨万击还坚劲，
任尔东西南北风。
What kind of plant does it talk about
bamboo
Does bamboo grow fast or slowly
Where is bamboo mainly grown
What things are made of bamboo
Do people eat bamboo besides pandas
Think and say
Watch the video
Ella: Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie It’s so beautiful!
Chen Jie: Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year.
Ella: Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it.
Chen Jie: Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a _________ of goodness in Chinese culture.
Ella: I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan
Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the _________ and ________ bamboo forest in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there.
Ella: Really Like what
Chen Jie: Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the ____________ plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments.
Ella: Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right
Chen Jie: Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious.
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
2a
symbol
largest
oldest
most useful
Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie It’s so beautiful!
Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year.
Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it.
Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture.
I didn’t know that before. So, where did you get that fan
Ella:
Chen Jie:
Ella:
Chen Jie:
Ella:
folding / f ld /
折叠式的；可折叠的
yeah /je /
是的；对
folding fan 折扇
popular / p pj l (r)/
广受欢迎的；流行的
goodness/ ɡ dn s/
美德；营养
a symbol of ……的象征
Let’s learn!
Chen Jie:
Ella:
Chen Jie:
Ella:
Chen Jie:
At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the largest and oldest bamboo forest in China. I learnt lots of interesting things when I was there.
Really Like what
Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the most useful plants in the world. People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments.
Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right
Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious.
生长最快的
tool /tu l/ 工具；手段
actually / kt u li/ 实际上；居然
shoot / u t/ n. 幼苗；嫩芽
v. (shot / t/) 开（枪）；射击
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
2b
Ella: Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie It’s so beautiful!
Chen Jie: Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year.
Ella: Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it.
Chen Jie: Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular
subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a
________ of goodness in Chinese culture.
Ella: I didn’t know that before. So, where did you
get that fan
Chen Jie: At the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan, the _______
and _______ bamboo forests in China. I learnt
lots of interesting things when I was there.
What does Ella see on the folding fan
Why does bamboo often appear in Chinese paintings
3.Where is the Bamboo Sea
symbol
largest
oldest
A painting of bamboo.
Because it is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings and it is a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture.
In Sichuan, China.
1
2
3
1.蜀南竹海
位于中国四川省宜宾市长宁县境内。它是世界上集中面积最大的天然竹林景区，总面积达10.2平方千米，竹林覆盖率高达93%。这里以竹海、瀑布、湖泊、古庙等景观著称，不仅自然风光旖旎，还蕴含着深厚的文化底蕴，是竹文化的发源地之一。游客可以在这里了解竹子的历史、文化和用途。
2.其他竹海
除了蜀南竹海，中国还有其他一些被称为“竹海”的地方，如赤水竹海、沐川竹海等。
“Bamboo Sea”通常指的是一个被大量竹子覆盖的区域，就像一片竹子的海洋。在不同的语境中，它可能指的是具体的地点或泛指竹林景观。
Good to know
Ella: Really Like what
Chen Jie: Well, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants. Some bamboo can grow almost
one metre in one day. Also, it’s one of the ___________ plants in the world. People
can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments.
Ella: Oh, that’s interesting. I remember pandas love to eat bamboo too, right
Chen Jie: Exactly! Actually we eat bamboo shoots too. They’re really delicious.
4. What do people use bamboo for
5. Is Ella interested in bamboo How do you know
People can use it to build houses and make tools and instruments.
Yes, she is.
most useful
4
5
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
Complete the mind map with the information from 2a.
2c
on Chen Jie’s
folding fan
got at ______________________
the ________ and _______
bamboo forest in China
grow __________
_____ in one day
●build __________
●make __________
and __________
●food for _______
and _______
a symbol of
__________
the Bamboo Sea in Sichuan
largest
oldest
almost one
goodness
houses
tools
instruments
pandas
people
one of the
fastest-growing
plants
a popular subject in Chinese
paintings
one of the most useful plants in the world
Bamboo
metre
Why is bamboo a popular subject in Chinese paintings
Think and say
What other uses of bamboo do you know
uses
handicrafts(工艺品)
furniture
(家具)
vehicle
(交通工具)
daily tools
cultural carrier
(文化载体)
buildings
food
…
Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
2d
Oh, what’s that, Chen Jie It’s so beautiful!
Thanks. It’s a folding fan. I bought it last year.
Oh! It has a painting of bamboo on it.
Yeah. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture.
Imagine you are a tour guide at the Bamboo Sea and your partner is a foreign tourist. Make up a conversation about bamboo and its importance.
2e
A: Welcome to the Bamboo Sea! I’m your tour guide today. I’d love to
share all the interesting things about bamboo with you. Please feel free to
ask me any questions you have.
B: Bamboo seems to be a very popular plant in China. Can you tell me why
the Chinese people like bamboo so much
A: Well, …
feel free (to do sth)
可以随便做某事
A: Well, bamboo has deep-rooted cultural significance in China. In Chinese culture, it’s seen as a symbol of qualities like integrity, resilience, and modesty. Also, it’s extremely useful. People have been using it to build houses for a long time because it’s strong and durable. You can see some of these bamboo-built houses around here.
B: That’s amazing! I didn’t know it could be used for building. Are there any other practical uses
For example
A: Sure. We can make all kinds of daily use items from it, such as baskets and chopsticks. And bamboo shoots are a delicious part of our dishes. They’re not only tasty but also rich in nutrients.
B: Sounds great. I’m really interested in trying bamboo-shoot dishes now.
A: I’m glad to hear that. There are some local restaurants nearby that serve wonderful bamboo-shoot dishes. After our tour, you can have a try.
B: Thank you so much for sharing all this interesting information.
A: You’re welcome. I hope you’ll have a great time exploring the Bamboo Sea.
For example
1. Bamboo is one of the most popular subjects in Chinese paintings.
竹子是中国画中最受欢迎的题材之一。
popular adj. 广受欢迎的；流行的
【常用搭配】
①be popular with/among 受……欢迎
②get/become popular 受欢迎；流行
Language points
Basketball is one of the most popular sports around the world.篮球是全世界最受欢迎的运动之一。
This song is very popular among teenagers. 这首歌在青少年中很流行。
【例句】
比较级: more popular
最高级: most popular
【词汇拓展】
① n. 流行；普及___________
popularity
……的知名度___________________
the popularity of
② v. 使普及；使流行；推广____________
popularize
The popularity of this game has spread all over the world. 这款游戏的流行已经遍布全球。
We should popularize the knowledge of environmental protection. 我们应该普及环保知识。
【例句】
2. It’s a symbol of goodness in Chinese culture.
在中华文化中它是美德的象征。
symbol n.
①象征
The dove is a symbol of peace. 鸽子是和平的象征。
②符号
In mathematics, “+” is a symbol for addition.
在数学中，“+”是加法符号。
……的象征
3. Also, it’s one of the most useful plants in the world.
此外，它还是世界上最有用的植物之一。
1) useful adj. 有用的；有益的；实用的
She brought me a useful book on how to learn English.
她给我带来了一本如何学习英语的书。
【词汇拓展】
① n. & v. 使用；利用_________
use
② adj. 无用的；无效的；无价值的__________
useless
【例句】
2)主语+be+one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数+in/of短语.
……是……中最……的……之一。
这是最高级的常用结构之一。
高频
Beijing is one of the biggest cities in China.
北京是中国最大的城市之一。
one of ... ……之一
【拓展】
of后接名词或代词的复数形式。
one of...短语作主语时，谓语动词用单数。
He is one of my friends. 他是我的一个朋友。
One of the performers comes from Guizhou. 其中一个演员来自贵州。
4. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have.
你有任何问题，请随时问我。
① feel free + to do sth. 可以随便做某事
Feel free to contact me if you need any further information.
如果你需要任何进一步的信息，随时联系我。
② feel free单独使用，表示“请随意；不要拘束”
We have a lot of books in the library. Come in and feel free.
我们图书馆有很多书。进来吧，随意看!
Homework
必做：
Recite vocabulary related to bamboo and key sentences from dialogues.
Write an English essay describing your impressions and feelings about bamboo.
选做：
Find more English materials about bamboo and create a handwritten poster introducing its characteristics, uses, and cultural significance.

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