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人教版英语8年级下册培优精做课件Unit 4 The wonders of nature授课教师：Home .班级：8年级（*）班.时间：.Unit 4第6课时Section B 3a—4c
Design a poster about
a natural wonder
4a
Work in a group. Choose a natural wonder (a river, lake, mountain, forest, waterfall, etc.). Then do some research and make notes.
name
location and size
plants and animals
special facts
Name
Location and size
Plants and animals
Special facts
Victoria Falls
on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe,
about 1.7 kilometres wide and 108 metres high
many animals like elephants, hippos and birds live nearby
one of the world’s largest falls,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
一、根据所给提示完成单词。(5分)
1. Yesterday, Jack built a beautiful house on the beach with the s________(沙子).
2. ［成都期中］Children are very ________(好奇的)about the world around them.
3.My weekly shopping list __________(包括)milk, eggs and bread.
and
curious
includes
4. Every summer, many tourists come to the ________(海滨) for a vacation.
5. He tried his best to keep the tree a________, but it died in the end.
coast
live
4b
Make a poster about the natural wonder you choose. Refer to the example on the right.
The world’s largest sheet of falling water
1708 metres wide, 108 metres high
On the border between Zambia and Zinbabwe
locally known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“The Smoke That Thunders”)
a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich wildlife like elephants, hippos and over 400 bird species
Victoria Falls
9. I keep three pet __________ (turtle). They like swimming in the tank.
10. In ________ (south) China, people often eat rice as their main food.
turtles
southern
三、用适当的词补全句子。 （3 分）
11.The hospital is located ______front of the park, so it's easy to find.
12. Our school covers ____________ area of over 10,000 square metres.
13. —How ________ is it from here to your home
—It’s about three miles.
in
an
far
4c
As a group, give a report to the class. Pay attention to the use of large numbers, comparatives, and superlatives.
The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s biggest Rainforest. It covers 6 million square kilometres. You can see most of it in three countries, Brazil,
Peru, and Colombia …
Nature makes us wonder. That is why it is wonderful.
1. What new facts about natural wonders have you learnt
2. Can you make comparisons when talking about natural wonders
3. Can you use large numbers to give some geography facts
4. Can you explain how and why people connect with nature
5. What are some achievements that people have made while exploring
nature
New facts about natural wonders
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world
The Sahara Desert is the biggest desert in the world
The Dead Sea is the lowest place on erath
The Mariana Trench has the deepest point in the ocean
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China
The Nile River is the longest river in the world
Make comparisons
Victoria Falls is wider than Niagara Falls, but Niagara Falls has a greater water flow rate
The Amazon Rainforest is much larger than any other rainforest in the world
Geography facts
Lake Baikalcovers 31,500 square kilometres
The Sahara Desert is about 9,000,000 square kilometres
The Great Barrier Reef takes up an area of 345,000 square kilometres
How and why people connect with nature
People connect with nature by visiting natural wonders, hiking in forests, or protecting endangered species. They do this because nature provides beauty, resources, and a sense of peace. It also helps us understand our place in the world.
Achievements that people have made while exploring
People have mapped the world's oceans, discovered new species, and created national parks to protect natural areas. They have also developed renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, to live more sustainably with nature.
二、用所给词的适当形式填空。(5分)
6. It’s wise of __________ (travel) to carry a map and a guidebook during trips.
7.［扬州中考改编］Yangzhou is rich in _________(nature) and cultural resources（资源）.
8. It’s __________ (risk) to drive at high speed in such heavy fog.
travellers
natural
risky
点拨： It's + adj.+ to do sth.为固定句式。空白处应填 risk的形容词形式 risky，表示“有危险的”。
四、用方框中词的适当形式填空。（5 分）
14. The old bridge’s ___________ was too weak, so engineers built a new bridge beside it.
15. __________ looks like colourful rocks.
northeast, coral, lifetime, attract, structure
structure
Coral
16. Lu Xun is a famous writer in China and he wrote hundreds of articles in his __________.
17. Harbin, a city in ______________ China, is famous for its Ice and Snow World.
northeast, coral, lifetime, attract, structure
lifetime
northeastern
18. 河南人文信息题 As we all know, Luoyang is famous for its peonies. It ___________ millions of visitors from home and abroad every year.
attracts
northeast, coral, lifetime, attract, structure
五、关联情境串考点 根据汉语意思完成句子。（11 分）
19.去年夏天，我去了一个坐落在我们省南部的山村旅游。
Last summer, I travelled to a mountain village
________ ________ the south of our province.
20. 在这个村子里，一个湖泊占据了中心区域的很大面积。
In the village, a lake ________ ________ a large area of the central area.
located in
takes up
21. 我们游览了不同类型的地方，比如古老的石桥和传统的农舍。
We visited ________ ________ ________ places, such as ancient stone bridges and traditional farmhouses.
22. 在村子外面，我们还看到了令人惊叹的自然奇观，比如一个巨大的瀑布。
Outside the village, we also saw amazing
__________ __________ like a huge waterfall.
different types of
natural wonders
23. 尽管旅途有些疲惫，但我们很开心，毕竟这是一次难忘的经历。
Although the trip was a bit tiring, we were very happy. ________ ________ it was an unforgettable experience.
After all
六、完形填空。
Once upon a time in a small 24 , there lived a young boy named Jack. He was famous for his bravery and adventurous（冒险的） 25 . Jack’s village was at the 26 of a large mountain.
24.( )A. town B. village C. city D. country
25.( )A. care B. connection C. sense D. spirit
26.( )A. bottom B. top C. middle D. peak
B
D
A
The villagers 27 what was on the other side of the mountain, but no one ever crossed it.
One day, Jack decided to climb the mountain. He packed some food, water, and his grandfather’s old map in his backpack. With 28 determination （决心）, he began the journey.
27.( )A. dreamed B. knew C. wanted D. wondered
28.( )A. small B. different C. little D. great
D
D
As he climbed higher, the air grew cooler and 29 . Jack faced many 30 , like slippery rocks and deep ravines（沟壑）, 31 he didn’t give up. He kept going. When he 32 the mountain’s peak, he saw a breathtaking view of a beautiful valley. It was filled with colourful flowers.
29.( )A. fewer B. thinner C. more D. heavier
30.( )A. questions B. friends C. problems D. surprises
31.( )A. and B. or C. so D. but
32.( )A. found B. reached C. went D. stopped
B
C
D
B
In the valley, Jack 33 a hidden（隐藏的） countryside. Some people were doing their farm work. They were 34 to see Jack because he was the first one to visit them. But these people were very 35 . They treated Jack to delicious food and told him 36 of their peaceful life.
33.( )A. discovered B. left C. checked D. stayed
34.( )A. surprised B. interested C. disappointed D. tired
35.( )A. humorous B. modest C. creative D. friendly
36.( )A. worries B. stories C. memories D. opinions
A
A
D
B
After spending some time in the valley, Jack 37 to go back home. When he returned to the village, he shared his 38 with other villagers. Everyone said Jack was really brave. And he realized that his adventurous spirit had been truly rewarded.
37.( )A. agreed B. decided C. enjoyed D. promised
38.( )A. research B. lesson C. journey D. condition
B
C
熟词生义小练
写出画线单词的词性和词义。
1. wonder （2 分）
① He wondered why Sandy left without saying goodbye. ____
② The Grand Canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. ______
v.想知道
n.奇观
2. measure （2 分）
① The government took some measures to help those children in poor areas. _____
② How can we measure the depth of this lake _______
n.措施
v.测量
写出画线短语的汉语意思。
3. take up （2 分）
① The scientist will take up a new research project next month.________
② The new library takes up an area of 55,000 square metres. It’s the best in this city. _________
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