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外研版高中英语选择性必修二
Unit 5 A Delicate World Developing Ideas
Why Shennongjia
Learning Objectives：
Master and use the core vocabulary, phrases and sentence structures in the text, such as criterion, biodiversity, thrive, in harmony with, Not only...but also...
Understand the genre features and structure of a lecture, and learn to sort out its introduction, body and conclusion.
Identify the supporting methods (data, examples, comparisons) in the text and use them to back up opinions.
Talk about the reasons why Shennongjia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and raise awareness of nature conservation.
Learning procedures：
Step1 Preparation
Vocabulary Preview
Write down the words according to the phonetic symbols and definitions.
/ m θ kl/ adj. fictional
/ h bl/ adj. made of or using herbs
/kla m t k/ adj. related to climate
/ba da v s ti/ n. the variety of plant and animal life in a particular region
/kra t ri n/ n. a standard or principle for judging sth (pl. )
/ v t br t/ n. an animal with a backbone
/ v lv/ v. develop gradually over time
/θra v/ v. grow or develop well and strongly
Phrase Accumulation
Translate the following phrases.
世界遗产名录
与自然和谐共处
活化石
满足标准
海拔范围
官方统计
为……做贡献；促成；有助于
Step2 Lead-in
Quick Answer: Name some Chinese UNESCO World Heritage Sites (e.g. The Great Wall, Pingyao Ancient City).
Picture Guessing: Identify Shennongjiafrom the pictures and answer the basic questions:
Where is Shennongjia located
Who is Shennong in Chinese legend
Video Watching: Watch the video about Shennongjia and take notes on what it is famous for.
Step 3 Pre-reading
Guess what the title Why Shennongjia means
Step 4 Fast Reading
Read the lecture and finish the tasks to grasp the genre and overall structure.
Task 1. Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
Task 2. What is the genre of the passage
→ The genre of the passage is .
Task 3. What is the structure of the passage
Task 4. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia.
B. Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia.
C. People’s efforts to protect Shennongjia.
D. The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Step 5 Careful Reading
Read each part carefully and explore the details to answer the questions.
Part 1: Introduction (Paras.1-2)
Which organization did the speaker represent when giving the lecture
→
What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2
→To
Part 2: The reasons (Paras.3-5)
What are the two criteria that Shennongjia meets for the UNESCO World Heritage List ① It has a environment for various species to live and ________.
② It is a rare place for scientists to ecological and biological processes in ________ time.
What makes Shennongjia the most “complete” natural areas in the world
→
How does the lecturer illustrate the second criterion
→ By giving
Figure out what these data refer to in the text.
Over 3,000 more than ten per cent
more than 600 around 4,300
Part 3: Conservation efforts made by scientists and the local people (Paras.6-7)
How does the scientist protect the species
How does the lecturer illustrate scientists’ efforts
Scientists’ efforts: How do scientists protect the species
→ → The result of their efforts (supported by _____________________): The monkey’s population _____________________
Local people’s efforts: How do the local people protect the species
→They take things from nature .
How does the lecturer illustrate the local people’s efforts
→ By
Part 4: Conclusion & Q&A (Paras.8-9)
What is the core message of the conclusion
→
Step 6 Think & Share
Clear Waters and Lush Mountains Are as Valuable as Gold and Silver.
——Xi Jinping
What is your understanding of “clear waters and lush mountains” and “gold and silver”
What message is conveyed by the quote
答案
Learning procedures：
Step1 Preparation
Vocabulary Preview
Write down the words according to the phonetic symbols and definitions.
adj. fictional：mythical
adj. made of or using herbs：herbal
/kla m t k/ adj. related to climate：climatic
n. the variety of plant and animal life in a particular region：biodiversity
n. a standard or principle for judging sth ：criterion (pl. criteria )
n. an animal with a backbone：vertebrate
/ v lv/ v. develop gradually over time： evolve
v. grow or develop well and strongly：thrive
Phrase Accumulation ：Translate the following phrases.
世界遗产名录 the UNESCO World Heritage List
与自然和谐共处 live in harmony with nature
活化石 living fossil
满足标准 meet/satisfy the criteria
海拔范围 the range in altitude
官方统计 official statistics
为…做贡献；促成；有助于 contribute to/towards
Step2 Lead-in
Quick Answer: Name some Chinese UNESCO World Heritage Sites (e.g. The Great Wall, Pingyao Ancient City).
Picture Guessing: Identify Shennongjia from the pictures and answer the basic questions:
Where is Shennongjia located
Who is Shennong in Chinese legend
Video Watching: Watch the video about Shennongjia and take notes on what it is famous for.
Step 3 Pre-reading
Guess what the title Why Shennongjia means
Step 4 Fast Reading
Read the lecture and finish the tasks to grasp the genre and overall structure.
Task 1. Look at the title of the passage and think about what it means.
→Why was Shennongjia awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Task 2. What is the genre of the passage
→ The genre of the passage is lecture/speech.
Task 3. What is the structure of the passage
Part 1（Para.1-2）: Introduction to the topic of the speech.
Part 2（Para.3-5）: The reasons why Shennongjia was added to the UNESCO World
Heritage List.
Part 3（Para.6-7）: Efforts of scientists and local people’s protection to Shennongjia.
Part 4（Para.8-9）: The summary of the speech.
Task 4. What’s the main idea of the passage 答案：D
A. The beautiful scenery of Shennongjia.
B. Rare animal and plant resources in Shennongjia.
C. People’s efforts to protect Shennongjia.
D. The reason why Shennongjia was onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Step5 Careful Reading
Read each part carefully and explore the details to answer the questions.
Part 1: Introduction (Paras.1-2)
Which organization did the speaker represent when giving the lecture
→Be at One with Nature Organization.
What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2
→ To introduce the topic and attract the audience’s interest.
Part 2: The reasons (Paras.3-5)
What are the two criteria that Shennongjia meets for the UNESCO World Heritage List ① It has a naturally-balanced environment for various species to live and prosper.
② It is a rare place for scientists to observe ecological and biological processes in real time.
What makes Shennongjia the most “complete” natural areas in the world
→Its vast range in altitude.
How does the lecturer illustrate the second criterion
→ By giving data and examples.
Figure out what these data refer to in the text.
Over 3,000: plant species more than ten per cent: floral richness
more than 600: vertebrate species around 4,300: insect species
Part 3: Conservation efforts made by scientists and the local people (Paras.6-7)
Scientists’ efforts: How do scientists protect the species
→ They brave heavy snow and freezing temperatures to look after the species.
How does the lecturer illustrate scientists’ efforts
→ By giving examples and data.
Local people’s efforts: How do the local people protect the species
→They take things from nature without causing damage.
How does the lecturer illustrate the local people’s efforts
→ By giving an example and making a comparison.
Part 4: Conclusion & Q&A (Paras.8-9)
What is the core message of the conclusion
→ In summary, this passage clarifies the reasons why Shennongjia was rightfully inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It also emphasizes that through understanding, consciousness-raising, and dedicated efforts, we have successfully safeguarded this distinctive and remarkable corner of the natural world.
Step6 Think & Share
Clear Waters and Lush Mountains Are as Valuable as Gold and Silver.
——Xi Jinping
What is your understanding of “clear waters and lush mountains” and “gold and silver”
→ "Clear waters and lush mountains" refer to a healthy natural environment with clean water and thriving ecosystems, like Shennongjia's balanced habitats for species .
"Gold and silver" represent economic wealth, implying protecting nature is as valuable as material riches.
What message is conveyed by the quote
→ It highlights that environmental protection (clear waters and lush mountains) is key to sustainable development, aligning with the lesson's focus on human-nature harmony.

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