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Section B 3a-3c
UNIT 4
The Wonders of Nature
Vocabulary: Learn to use words like natural wonder, salt lake, wildlife, and altitude to describe natural scenery.
Sentence Structure: Use linking words and structures such as Although, Moreover, not only...but also..., and such...that... to make your sentences more logical and varied.
Text Structure: Master the basic parts of an advertisement: a catchy title, an engaging opening, informative body paragraphs, and a convincing conclusion.
Reading: Understand the texts about the Great Barrier Reef and Qinghai Lake, and find key details like location, features, and activities.
Writing: Complete fill-in-the-blank sentences from prompts, and write a persuasive advertisement for Qinghai Lake (or another natural wonder) by following the model essay.
Learning Objectives
What are pople doing on these platforms
They are doing advertisement,trying to sell some products or service.
/ d v t sm nt/ 广告
In this day and age, Short-video platforms like Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Bilibili and Kuaishou are very popular.
What is an advertisement
It is a text or a video that tries to tell people to buy a product or go on a trip, like this poster.
Do you know what an advertisement usually includes and how to write one
Let’s learn it today
It wants to make us feel excited and interested so that you will visit the Great Barrier Reef.
This is the main purpose of a good advertisement!
What is this text trying to make you feel or do
3a Read the advertisement. Circle the numbers and underline the adjectives and adverbs used to describe the Great Barrier Reef.
1.What first catches your eye when you read an advertisement
An eye-catching title
What information does this title include
What
Imagination
= A Perfect Invitation
3.What other words in the ad make you feel tempted and have an urge to buy what they sell.
2.How does this ad start and why
By asking you some questions.
It’s a good way to arouse the interest of the readers.
adj+adv+numbers
Where the Great Barrier Reef is, how big it is, and why it is so special
3.What does the second paragraph try to tell us
The reef's lively ecosystem, and fun activities
4.What does the third paragraph try to tell us
It ends with an emotional call: the dream of a lifetime.
5.How does the ad end the text
2.Why are Numbers Important
A. The Great Barrier Reef is very big and has many islands.
B. The Great Barrier Reef is 345,000 km and has over 900 islands.
Read the two sentences.Which sentence is more convincing Why
1.Why are adjectives and adverbs, especially superlatives, important in an ad
It can make the ad more vivid and interestingand make people feel the thing is great and attractive.
Numbers are specific and more persuasive
Furthur thinking
What
Where
Special fact
Things to do
How to write an ad about a natural place
(What this ad is about)
Where this place is
Why it is special
What visitors can do there
An eye-catching title
Summary
一、词汇使用
amazing, biggest, largest, clear, colourful, white
→ 增强描述的画面感与感染力。
Summary
二、动词搭配多样
visit, swim, dive, snorkel, see
→ 具体活动动词，激发读者行动欲。
三、专业与地理词汇
coral reef, islands, beaches, structure, turtles, sharks
→ 体现主题专业性，增加可信度。
四、数量表达准确
345,000 square kilometres, over 900 islands
→ 使用具体数字增强说服力。
How to write an ad about a natural place
3b Read a student's notes on Qinghai Lake. Rewrite them in full sentences.
1.Qinghai Lake is a ___________ in ______________.
a salt lake
Qinghai Province, China
2.Qinghai Lake is ____________________ in China.
the largest lake in China
3.It is ______________ in size.
4,340 km
4.If you visit Qinghai Lake, you can ______________.
photograph wildlife (such as fish and birds), visit islands, and ride a bike or horse.
3c Write an advertisement for Qinghai Lake or another natural wonder.
Describe it and explain why people should visit it. Try to make your advertisement as persuasive as possible.
Writing guidance
Paragraph One
Qinghai Lake
A Jewel of the Tibetan Plateau
Paragraph Two
WHERE
WHAT
Special fact
Paragraph Three
fun things to do
An eye-catching title and subtitle
/p swe s v/ 有说服力的 as...as possible 尽...的可能
Paragraph One （Opening Hook：try to arouse the interest of the readers）
Paragraph Two
Writing guidance
WHAT
Qinghai Lake
A Jewel of the Tibetan Plateau
Do you love unique wildlife
Do you want to visit one of the natural wonders？
If so, visit Qinghai Lake！
①提问式
②对比吸引式
Tired of busy cities Come to Qinghai Lake for peace and beauty!
WHERE
Special fact
Located in Qinghai Province, China
Qinghai Lake is one of the most beautiful places to visit.
It is the largest salt lake in China.
It covers an area of 4,340 square kilometres.
注意形容词数字的使用
More info about Qinghai Lake:
Size & Status:
It is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, covering an area of about 4,625 square kilometres.
Altitude: It sits at an altitude of 3,196 metres on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, making it a high-altitude wonder.
Paragraph Three
Writing guidance
Special fact
fun things to do
Qinghai Lake is also a Kingdom of wildlife!
Here, you can photograph wildlife and ride a horse, and see rare birds and blooming flowers.
More info
Wildlife: Known as the "Kingdom of Birds", it is a key stop for migratory birds. Over 288 bird species, including rare black-necked cranes, visit here. It is also home to the unique Qinghai Lake naked carp.
Ecology: It is called the "Gene Bank of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau" and acts as a natural barrier to stop desert expansion in western China.
Islands: There are five main islands in the lake, with Bird Island being the most famous for its massive bird colonies.
Calling for action
For people who love nature, visiting Qinghai Lake is the dream of a lifetime!
Qinghai Lake
A Jewel of the Tibetan Plateau
1.Proper use of Linking Words and advanced words
Located in Qinghai Province, China, Qinghai Lake is one of the most beautiful places to visit, and it is the largest salt lake in China.
升级: Located in Qinghai Province, China, Qinghai Lake is one of the most breathtaking places to visit. Moreover, it is the largest salt lake in China.
2.Proper use of sentence structure
Qinghai Lake is the largest salt lake in China and covers an area of 4,340 square kilometres.
升级: Qinghai Lake is not only the largest salt lake in China but also spans an area of 4,340 square kilometres.
How to polish your writing
Qinghai Lake: A Beautiful Lake on the Plateau
Do you love quiet places Do you want to see one of China's most beautiful lakes If so, come visit Qinghai Lake!
Located in Qinghai Province, China, Qinghai Lake is one of the most wonderful places to visit. Moreover, it is the biggest salt lake in China, covering more than 4,300 square kilometres.
Qinghai Lake is not only a pretty lake but also a great home for birds and fish. Here, you can take photos of rare birds, ride a horse by the lake, and visit the famous Bird Island. The view is such a nice sight that you will want to stay forever.
For people who love nature, visiting Qinghai Lake is the trip of a lifetime!
For all
Copy the core vocabulary from this lesson (e.g., natural wonder, wildlife, persuasive), and write one simple sentence for each word.
For some
Use the polishing techniques learned in this lesson (e.g., advanced linking words, not only...but also..., such...that...) to write a more persuasive advertisement (around 120 words) for Qinghai Lake or another natural wonder of your choice.
Homework

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