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Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
第2课时
Section A 3a—3d
Activity 1: Lead in
Do you know the names of these rivers
What do you know about these rivers
How long are these rivers
What words can you use to describe a river
Hukou Waterfall
Nile River
Yangtze River
Collect information about these rivers through some questions.
Activity 1: Lead in
the longest river
be... kilometres long
be important in history
What’s the longest river in...
Learn some words and sentences.
Activity 2: Read, fill and check
Read the conversation and underline the three rivers mentioned.
Activity 2: Read, fill and check
Read the conversation again. Answer the questions and complete the table.
What do Yaming and Ella know about these rivers
Where are these rivers
How long are these rivers
Why are these rivers important
Activity 2: Read, fill and check
China
5,464
Egypt
6,671
civilizations
Read the conversation again. Answer the questions and complete the table.
Activity 3: Listen, role-play and make
Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to the intonation and pronunciation while listening. Then try to repeat it.
Activity 3: Listen, role-play and make
Role-play the conversation in 3a in pairs. Pay attention to the key sentences and related language points in your performance.
Activity 3: Listen, role-play and make
Make up a new conversation with the following sentence patterns. Then act out your new conversations.
A: What is the (second) longest river in...
B: It’s...
A: How long is it
B: It’s... kilometres long/in length.
A: What do you think of this river
B: It’s very beautiful/important…
Activity 4: Make and think
Imagine that you are Yaming or Ella. Continue the conversation with a partner about other geographical features in China.
Ella: Could you tell me more about China, Yaming
Yaming: Sure! What would you like to know
Ella: What’s the biggest desert in China
Yaming: It’s the Taklimakan Desert.
Ella: Do you know ...
What is the biggest rainforest in China
What is the highest mountain in China
Activity 5: Watch, think and answer
Enjoy a video.
Activity 5: Watch, think and answer
Think about two questions and give your opinions.
Why are rivers so important in history
They gave people water to drink and water for farming.
They were easy ways to carry goods and travel.
They helped ancient civilizations grow and develop.
Rivers like the Yellow River provided enough food for people.
We have kept our culture (such as writing and traditions) for thousands of years.
Chinese people often work together when facing problems.
Why can Chinese civilization stay so long
1. Finish the self-check. (Required)
2. Write a short English essay (80~120 words) to introduce a river. (Optional)
Homework(共13张PPT)
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
第1课时
Section A 1a—2d
Activity 1: Lead in
Nile River
Angel Falls
Mount Qomolangma
Dead Sea
Sahara Desert
Mariana Trench
Learn about natural wonders.
Activity 1: Lead in
F
A
D
C
E
B
Match the places with the pictures.
Activity 1: Lead in
Mount Qomolangma
the height of Mount Qomolangma
8848.86 metres: eight thousand eight hundred and forty-eight point eight six
Learn about Mount Qomolangma.
Activity 1: Lead in
Predict the measurements for each place.
Activity 2: Listen and complete
8848.86
highest
biggest
lowest place
9,000,000
deepest point
416
11,000
Listen to the game plete the description and the measurement of the places.
Activity 3: Role-play and talk
Talk about the places you have learnt about.
Which wonder would you like to visit most, and why
Activity 4: Label, listen and complete
D
A
C
B
Complete the sentences with the information from the picture.
Activity 4: Label, listen and complete
A class is asking a deep-sea researcher some questions after his talk.
Listen and tick the topics they discuss.
where the deep sea begins
why people are researching the deep sea
which Chinese submersible dived deeper in the water than many others
what deep-sea animals are like
how everyone should protect the deep sea
√
√
√
Activity 4: Label, listen and complete
Listen again, and complete the sentences with the facts from the conversation.
1. People still don’t know much about the _____________.
2. In __________,China’s Fendouzhe dived into the deep sea and filmed it.
3. Some animals have unusual abilities. Some are __________ but can “see”.
Some can even create their own__________.
4. There is rubbish even at __________ metres deep.
ocean floor/deep sea
2020
blind
light
11,000
Activity 5: Think and discuss
Read the questions and think of more you would like to ask the deep-sea researcher. Research the answers. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.
What is the largest shark in the deep sea
What is the bottom of the deep sea like
Why is it important to research the deep sea
Why are some natural wonders important to us
Why are some natural wonders important to us
1. Finish the self-check. (Required)
2. Summarize the key points of the lesson: natural wonders’ descriptions and measurements, and related expressions. (Required)
3. Prepare a short speech about one natural wonder, including its description and an interesting fact. (Optional)
Homework(共15张PPT)
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
第5课时
Section B 2a—3c
Activity 1: Lead in and practice
Describe a natural wonder in your own words with the help of the table.
Lake Baikal is a famous natural wonder located in southern Siberia, Russia.
It is the deepest freshwater lake on Earth—about 1,642 meters deep—and covers an area of around 31,722 square kilometers.
This lake is extremely important: it stores roughly 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater, and it is home to many species that can’t be found anywhere else.
Activity 1: Lead in and practice
Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
____ 1. below
____ 2. common
____ 3. low
____ 4. dead
A. safe
B. bottom
C. southern
D. above
E. unusual
F. living
G. high
H. die
____ 5. top
____ 6. northern
____ 7. risky
____ 8. survive
D
E
G
F
B
C
A
H
Activity 1: Lead in and practice
Read the examples and make more sentences using how and the words in the box.
long high deep old fast soon
How far is it from your home to school How heavy is a blue whale
How large is your country How often do you exercise
1.
4.
2.
5.
3.
6.
How long is the Amazon River
How high is the Eiffel Tower
How deep is the Mariana Trench
How old is the Great Wall of China
How fast can a high-speed train run
How soon will the next meteor shower appear
Activity 2: Read, complete and analyze
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
deep survive wonderful surface dive
Located in Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal is one of the world’s most famous lakes. It is the __________freshwater lake in the world. To reach the bottom, you must __________ l,620 metres! It is also larger than most other lakes. Its __________covers 3l,500 square kilometres. That is bigger than the country of Belgium! Lake Baikal is cold most of the year. But over1,200 different types of animals can still __________in this environment. Today, the lake still attracts many curious travellers. After all, it is a great natural__________!
deepest
dive
surface
survive
wonder
Activity 2: Read, complete and analyze
Analyze the structure of the passage in 2e individually and then share your opinions in class.
Activity 3: Read, complete and introduce
Read the advertisement. Circle the numbers and underline the adjectives used to describe the Great Barrier Reef.
Do you love the ocean Do you want to visit one of the natural wonders of the world If so, visit the Great Barrier Reef!
Located on the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing places to visit. It is the biggest coral reef in the world. It takes up an area of 345,000 square kilometres and includes many islands and white sand beaches.
The Great Barrier Reef is also alive! If you visit it, you will see the largest living structure on earth. Here, you can swim or dive in the clear water and see coral, plants, and colourful fish. If you dive deeper, you might even see large fish, turtle sand sharks. For people who love the ocean visiting the Great Barrier Reef is the dream of a lifetime!
Activity 3: Read, complete and introduce
Complete the mind map. Then introduce the Great Barrier Reef with it.
The Great Barrier Reef (a coral reef)
on the northeastern coast of Australia
345,000 square kilometres
biggest
largest living structure on earth
dive
coral, plants and colourful fish
Activity 4: Read and analyze
Read the advertisement in 3a and ty to analyze the advertisement’s structure. Then share your opinions with the class.
the advertisement’s structure
Invitation to visit
Location and special facts
Things to do
1. Oinghai Lake is a ________________ in ________________________________.
2. Qinghai Lake is _____________________ in China.
3. It is ______________________________ in size.
4. If you visit Qinghai Lake, you can _____________________________________.
Activity 5: Rewrite and check
Read a student’s notes on Qinghai lake. Rewrite them in full sentences.
salt lake
Qinghai Province, China
the largest lake
4,340 square kilometres
photograph wildlife (like fish and birds),
visit islands, and ride a bike or horse around the lake.
Activity 6: Discuss and write
Work in groups to discuss the features and reasons why people visit Qingha Lake or other natural wonders. Then write down your findings.
Activity 6: Discuss and write
Write an advertisement for Qinghai Lake or another natural wonder. Try to make your advertisement as persuasive as possible.
Qinghai Lake: China’s Stunning Salt Lake Wonder
Do you long for a peaceful escape with breathtaking natural beauty Then Qinghai Lake is your perfect destination!
Located in Qinghai Province, China, Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in the country—covering 4,340 square kilometres of glistening saltwater. Its vast, blue surface meets the sky, creating a picture-perfect view you won’t forget.
Here, you can capture photos of unique wildlife (including rare fish and birds), explore quiet islands scattered across the lake, or ride a bike or horse along the golden shoreline. Whether you’re a nature lover or a photography fan, Qinghai Lake offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of calm and beauty. Don’t miss this amazing natural treasure!
Activity 6: Discuss and write
Evaluate each other’s work within your groups according to the evaluation form.
1. Finish the self-check. (Required)
2. Polish your advertisement. (Required)
3. Share your advertisement with your family or friends to introduce the natural wonder. (Optional)
Homework(共10张PPT)
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
综合实践课
Project: Design a poster about a natural wonder
Step 1: Plan
1. Form groups and assign roles
Special facts
Natural Wonder
...
Location and size
Name
Plants and animals
(1) Form groups by yourself and assign tasks within each group, such as information collector,
illustrator, writer and so on.
(2) Discuss and choose a natural wonder for your poster. Collect basic information including
its name, location, size, unique wildlife, and geological features using textbooks, online
sources, or library materials. Organize the information with a mind map to prepare for
making the poster.
Step 1: Plan
2. Define the design direction
(1) Analyze examples of posters featuring different natural wonders to identify the key
elements (as listed in the table below)
The name of the natural wonder location It’s in... It’s located in... It lies in...
size It’s... square kilometres (in size).
special facts It’s the biggest/largest/longest/highest...
plants and animals It has (largest) variety of plants and animals in the world.
It’s full of...
Step 1: Plan
2. Define the design direction
(2) Analyze the strengths of effective posters in terms of colour matching, layout, image-to-text ratio, and other aspects. Based on the characteristics of the chosen natural wonder and using the Amazon Rainforest example in the textbook as a reference, establish the design concept for the poster.
Step 2: Make
1. Material integration and draft design
(1) The writer integrates information and drafts the poster text using concise and vivid
language , including the title, introductory text, and call-to-action.
(2) The illustrator creates hand-drawn sketches or selects high-quality images based on
the text and design concept, noting details such as dimensions and colours-for
example, highlighting the depth and grandeur when illustrating the Grand Canyon.
(3) The information collector provides additional supporting materials. The group
collaboratively refines the initial draft.
Step 2: Make
2. Detail refinement and finalization
(1) All members review the draft and propose revisions focusing on content accuracy
(e.g., data and descriptions), visual effectiveness (e.g., colour harmony and element
layout), and language fluency ( e. g. , grammar and expression ).
(2) All members make adjustments iteratively-such as correcting awkward phrasing
and replacing unclear images-until the final version of the poster is approved.
Step 3: Share
1. Preparation
Each group member familiarizes themselves with the poster content, practises their presentation points and delivery. Ensure every member understands the flow of the presentation and their own part-for example , one member explains the location of the natural wonder while another describes its features and activities visitors can participate in.
2. Presentation
Groups take turns presenting. Using a projector to display the poster, group members take turns explaining why they chose the natural wonder, its characteristics, the issues it faces, and their protection suggestions. For instance, when presenting a rainforest, emphasize its importance to the global climate and threats like deforestation. Each group should also be prepared to answer questions from other groups , for example, “ How can the protection measures you proposed be implemented in practice ”
Step 4: Improve
1. Use the form to evaluate your performance.
2. Evaluate the contributions of each member.
Step 5: Reflect
Self-reflection and improvement
Based on the feedback received, the presenting group reflects on the poster creation process and presentation delivery, records identified issues, and develops an improvement plan. This may include verifying data accuracy, adjusting the order of explanation, and refining the poster content after class. Through these efforts, the group aims to improve their knowledge and presentation skills. Finally, the group members answer the reflection questions together.
What new facts about natural wonders have you learnt
What achievements have people made through exploring nature (共13张PPT)
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
第3课时
Section A Grammar Focus
Activity 1: Read, circle and analyse
Read the sentences in 4a and circle the adjectives which compare things. Underline the adverbs which compare actions.
What is the difference between “tall” and “taller”
What about “taller” and “tallest”
Activity 1: Read, circle and analyse
比较级常用句型：
① A + be + 比较级 + than + B
表示“A比B更……”，是最基础的两者比较结构。
This apple is bigger than that one.（这个苹果比那个大。）
② 比较级 + and + 比较级
表示“越来越……”，强调程度逐渐变化。
The city is becoming more and more beautiful.（这座城市变得越来越美。）
③ The + 比较级 + of the two...
表示“两者中更……的那个”，比较级前需加定冠词the。
He is the taller of the two boys.（他是两个男孩中更高的那个。）
Learn about comparatives and superlatives.
Activity 1: Read, circle and analyse
比较级常用句型：
④ 疑问词 + be + 比较级，A or B
用于选择疑问句，比较两者中哪一个更……。
Which is better, tea or coffee （茶和咖啡，哪个更好？）
⑤ The + 比较级 + 句子，the + 比较级 + 句子
表示“越……，就越……”，前半句是条件，后半句是结果。
The harder you study, the better grades you will get.（你学习越努力，成绩就会越好。）
⑥ 修饰比较级的词
可在比较级前加程度副词，如 much（……得多）、a little（稍微）、even（甚至）、far（远……）等。
This story is much more interesting than that one.（这个故事比那个有趣得多。）
She is a little taller than me.（她比我稍微高一点。）
Learn about comparatives and superlatives.
Activity 1: Read, circle and analyse
最高级常用句型：
① 主语 + be + the + 形容词最高级 + 表示范围的短语/从句
（说明在某一范围内“最……”）
She is the tallest girl in our class.（她是我们班最高的女生。）
② 疑问词 + be + the + 最高级 + 范围，A, B or C
（用于选择疑问句，询问三者中“最……的是哪一个”）
Which is the biggest, the sun, the moon or the earth （太阳、月亮、地球，哪个最大？）
③ one of + the + 形容词最高级 + 可数名词复数（表示“最……之一”）
Beijing is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.（北京是世界上最美丽的城市之一。）
Learn about comparatives and superlatives.
Activity 1: Read, circle and analyse
最高级常用句型：
④ the + 序数词 + 形容词最高级 + 名词（表示“第几最……的……”）
The Yellow River is the second longest river in China.（黄河是中国第二长河。）
⑤ 比较级和最高级的转换
（1）A is + 比较级 + than any other + 单数名词 + in/of... （A比范围内其他任何一个都……）
Tom is taller than any other student in his class.
（2）A is + 比较级 + than the other + 复数名词 + in/of... （A比范围内其他所有都......）
Tom is taller than the other students in his class.
（3）最高级：A is + the + 最高级 + in/of...
Tom is the tallest student in his class.
Learn about comparatives and superlatives.
Activity 2: Write, learn and read
大额数字书写技巧：
(1) 大额数字以“千（thousand）”“百万（million）”“十亿（billion）”为递进单位，每三位为
一组，用逗号分隔：
千位：1,000（one thousand）
万位：10,000（ten thousand）
十万位：100,000（one hundred thousand）
百万位：1,000,000（one million）
十亿位：1,000,000,000（one billion）
(2) 书写技巧：百位与十位之间有“and”连接；
每三个数字为一个单位，如：
5,895写作five thousand, eight hundred and ninety-five
7,890,123写作seven million, eight hundred and ninety thousand, one hundred and twenty-three
Learn about large numbers.
Activity 2: Write, learn and read
5, 895
25, 768
four thousand
three hundred and thirty-seven
thousand
Write or spell out the numbers.
Activity 3: Make up a conversation
Work in pairs. Make up a new conversation to talk about natural wonders. You can use the following sentence patterns to help you.
A: What is the highest/longest/biggest/deepest/...
mountain/river/desert/point... in...
B: It’s...
A: How high/long/big/deep/... is it
B: It’s about...
A: Where is it
B: It’s in...
Activity 4: Complete and read
largest
closer
louder
far
most
amazing
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
What does “ as... as” mean here
Which sentences use the comparative and superlative forms How do you know that
Activity 5: Write, ask and perform
Ask a partner your questions. You can use the following sentence patterns to help you. Then perform your conversations in front of the class.
A: What is the highest mountain/longest river/
biggest desert/... in China
B: It’s...
A: How tall/long/big/... is it
B: It’s...
A: What is the highest mountain/longest river/
biggest desert/... in Asia
B: It’s...
A: Which...is bigger/more beautiful/longer...,…or...
B: …
1. Finish the self-check. (Required)
2. Write a short paragraph to describe your favourite natural wonder,
using at least three comparatives and two superlatives. (Required)
3. Choose two natural wonders you know and compare them in detail
using comparatives and superlatives, then share your findings with
your classmates next time. (Optional)
Homework(共13张PPT)
Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
第4课时
Section B 1a—1e
Activity 1: Lead-in
Mount Qomolangma
the Himalayas
What do you know about Mount Qomolangma
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It sits on the border between China and Nepal. Its height is about 8848.86 meters above sea level.
Reaching new heights
Pay attention to the title “Reaching New Heights” in 1b and think about the following questions. Then make individual predictions and share the answers with your partners.
Activity 1: Lead-in
What do you think the article will talk about
Why do we explore nature
Activity 2: Read for specific information
Numbers and years are usually in Arabic numerals, while names and places usually start with capital letters.
Do you know why people called the way up the northern side
of the mountain the “ Death Road”
What do you think of the distance between the Second Step
and sea level
Do you know how to read the height of Qomolangma in 2020
Scan the article to find the information below.
1.____________: what climbers called the way up
the northern side of the mountain
2.____________: the distance between the Second
Step and sea level
3.____________: the year the first Chinese team reached the top of Qomolangma
4.____________: the height of Qomolangmain 2020
Death Road
8,600 metres
1960
8,848.86 metres
Activity 3: Read for the structure and details
Read the article again, Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
______ Paragraphs 1 and 2
______ Paragraphs 3 and 4
______ Paragraph 5
A. Achievements of Chinese teams
B. Reasons for climbing Qomolangma
C. Difficulties and dangers
C
A
B
Why is it difficult to climb Qomolangma
What achievements did China's climbing teams make
Why do people risk their lives to climb Qomolangma
Activity 3: Read for the structure and details
Read the article paragraph by paragraph and try to find the details that demonstrate the difficulties, achievements and reasons why people risk their lives to climb Qomolangma. Then answer the following questions.
Activity 4: Discuss, retell and circle
Work in groups to share and compare your answers to the above three questions. Then each group can select a representative to present their answers.
It is difficult to climb Qomolangma because in Paragraph_____, we can find _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
China’s climbing teams made great achievements because in Paragraphs______, we can know_________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
1
terrible conditions: temperatures falling to -30 degrees, thin
air, high cliffs and changeable weather
2-4
they were the first to reach the top from
the northern side (1960), brought the “Chinese Ladder” (1975), and
measured Qomolangma’s height as 8,848.86 metres (2020)
Activity 4: Discuss, retell and circle
Work in groups to share and compare your answers to the above three questions. Then each group can select a representative to present their answers.
Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. But people still risk their lives to climb it because in Paragraph______，we can see_________________
__________________________________________________________
5
human curiosity and
ambition cannot be stopped; it’s simply “because it’s there”.
Who can retell the key parts of the article
Activity 4: Discuss, retell and circle
Read again, Circle T for true or F for false. Then correct the false statements.
1. A few climbers reached the top of Qomolangma from the northern
side before 1960.
2. In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates used a ladder to get past the
Second Step.
3. The Chinese team brought a national flag to the top of Qomolangma
in 1960.
4. The “Chinese Ladder” was placed at 8,600 metres above sea level.
5. Climbers first started to use the “Chinese Ladder” in 2007
T F
T F
T F
T F
T F
No one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side before 1960.
In 1960, Liu Lianman’s teammates stepped on his shoulders to get past the Second Step.
Climbers started to use the “Chinese Ladder” after 1975.
Activity 5: Think, discuss and share
Discuss the questions.
1. How do you think the Chinese climbers felt when they placed the
national flag on top of Qomolangma
2. What do you think George Mallory meant by “because it's there”
3. What qualities do you think a good mountain climber needs to have
Activity 5: Think, discuss and share
Think about the following questions and share your answers with the class.
What have you learnt from this class
What do you think of the spirit of exploration in our life
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Watch an English documentary about Mount Qomolangma
and write a review about it. (Optional)
Homework

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