资源简介 Unit 5 What an adventure!Developing ideas学习目标1. To develop the ability to catch the key sentence of each paragraph and the language style of science fiction.2. To master the skills of inferring some unfamiliar words and the author's writing intention.3. To further deepen their understanding of the unit theme and master the writing method so as to write a diary entry about his or her adventure.重点难点1. To master the skill of the key sentence of each paragraph quickly2. To master ways of interring unfamiliar words and the language style of science fiction.3. To learn how to guess the development of story plots.4. To master the method of writing an adventure experience with the writing help and write a passage about adventure experiences.课前诊断New words and expressions for Period Three.1. league n. 10. helmet n. 19. shore n.2. servant n. 11. nut n. 20. chapter n.3. submarine n. 12. astonish v. 21. intensity n.4. charge n. 13. ray n. 22. vibration n.5. captain n. 14. consume v. 23. atom n.6. permit v. 15. distinguish v. 24. depth n.7. fascinated adj. 16. gradually adv. 25. broad adj.8. chapter n. 17. surround v. 26. beneath prep.9. relate v. 18. wrinkled adj. 27. resident n.学习过程Step 1 Before readingActivity 11. Learn about a French writer called Jules Verne and his most famous fictions.2. Share what you have learned about Verne’s fiction—Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.Step 2 While readingActivity 2Skim the passage and find the key sentences of each paragraph and find out what the author intends to tell us.a And now, how can I look back up on the impression left upon me by that walk under the water Words are not enough to relate such wonders! The author tells us __________________________________________________.b The light, which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean, astonished me by its power. The author tells us ___________________________________________________.The author intends to tell us ____________________________________________.Activity 31. Have the students analyze the structure and the logical development of the article.Part 1 The first paragraph—________________________________Part 2 The second paragraph— ____________________________________ The third paragraph— __________________________________________What will happen next in the adventure story __________________________________________________________________________.2. Complete the summary of the text with key expressions.Adventure under the seaActions Feelings ViewsWalked under the waters _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ No longer felt the weight _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Solar rays shone through the watery mass easily _______________________ _______________________3. Guess the following words in the context.a Words are not enough to relate such wonders. wonder: _______________________b The solar rays shone through the mass easily. mass: _____________________c On fine, even sand, not wrinkled, even: __________________Step 3 Further readingThink and ShareRead the text again and answer the following questions.1. What does the author mean by “Words are not enough to relate such wonders” 2. What do you think will happen next in the story 3. Why do you think people want to explore this underwater world Step 4 Post readingActivity 41. Imagine you are the marine biologist from the story walking on the sea bed and share your adventure experiences.2. Refer to the outline of the conversation given and give a talk to the class.a the wearable and breathing equipment for walking on the sea bedb your walking companionc things you sawd your feelings3. Key words and expressions for your talk about your adventure experience:1234 .....Step 5 Before writingActivity 5Read the poster about undersea adventure discovery of a hidden England and fill in the table.1. The divers will go to___________________ on this adventure.2. The divers can _______________________. They will see ________________________3. What the experiences appeals you most is ______________________________________实践研究Step 6 WritingActivity 61. Refer to the writing outline and collect information.What you did What you saw How you felt2. References to writing materials:12343. Write a diary entry about your adventure.Step 7 Language appreciation1. Captain Nemo walked in front, one of his men following some steps behind.[句式分析] “one of his men following some steps behind.” 为“独立主格结构”,在句中充当伴随状语。这里one of his men与动词follow构成“ ”(语态),故使用 “ ”形式。“独立主格结构”是带有自己逻辑主语的非谓语结构,其基本形式是:“ ”。[尝试翻译]2. Truly this water which surrounded me was but another air heavier than the Earth’s atmosphere, but almost as clear.[句式分析] 句中but作副词,意为“ ”相当于“ ”;“as clear”为同级比较省略形式,其完整形式为“ ”。[尝试翻译]Step 7 Homework1. Review key expressions and complex sentence structures learned in this period.2. Polish your own composition written in class.【参考答案】学习过程Step 1 Before readingActivity 1The fiction—“Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” written by a French writer called Jules Verne in 1870, is probably his most prescient work. The book mainly tells the story of the Nautilus Submarine(鹦鹉螺号潜艇). In 1866, A monster suspected to be a narwhal(独角鲸) was found at sea, and Biologist Professor Aronnax with his servant was invited to chase the creature.On the way to the Atlantic ocean, he saw many rare animals and plants and strange sights in the sea. On the way, he also experienced many dangerous situations, such as stranding natives, fighting with sharks, blocking roads, icebergs and octopus’s attacks. Finally, when the submarine reached the coast of Norway, the three left without saying goodbye and returned to his hometown.Step 2 While readingActivity 2a And now, how can I look back up on the impression left upon me by that walk under the water Words are not enough to relate such wonders!b The light, which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean, astonished me by its power.The author intends to tell us the amazing scenery under the sea.Activity 31.Part 1 The first paragraph: Background information of the story as introduction to the following passagePart 2 The second paragraph: introduce that he walked under the waters. The third paragraph: Describe what he saw under the sea.What will happen next in the adventure story Maybe underwater world has a point that attracts readers most.2.Adventure under the seaActions Feelings Viewswalked under the waters Walked on fine, even sand no longer felt the weight astonished me, not wrinkled not wrinkled, as on a flat shore Solar rays shone through the watery mass easily Beyond that the colors darkened into fine shades of deep blue and gradually disappeared. Above me was the clam surface of the sea. This dazzling carpet,...with intensity,3.a Words are not enough to relate such wonders. wonder: sth that causes this feeling especially a wonderfully made object (奇迹,奇观)b The solar rays shone through the mass easily. mass: quantity of matter without a regular shape (大团,大块)c On fine, even sand, not wrinkled, even: smooth, flat (平坦的)Step 3 Further reading1 The author means that the views underwater are so beautiful and such experience is so unique that he can't find enough and proper words to describe them.2 According to the last sentence of the passage, the author should answer the question--walking further to find out what is on the seabed and why he is like living in the daylight.3 Possible answers: The underwater world is so unknown that it arouses people's curiosity to seek and discover rich Marine resources or Marine secrets.Step 4 Post readingActivity 43.1. diving suit 潜水服2. goggle 游泳镜,蛙镜3. scuba diving 水 肺潜水;轻便(潜水器)潜水4. a sealed helmet supplied with oxygen 供氧的密封头盔5. underwater breathing apparatus 水下呼吸器6. under the guidance of the captain/...7. an endless variety of exotic landscapes and creatures8. visit the underwater forests and explore the ruins on the seabed9. The sea offered peace and comfort, but it may bring me deep loneliness.10. Sometimes the big fish or the whirlpool even endanger your life, which makes me trembling.... fritenedStep 5 Before writingActivity 51. The divers will go to the Farne Islands on this adventure.2. The divers can have wreck diving. They will see a shipwreck and baby seals.3. What the experiences appeals you most is a special wonderful diving and featured undersea attractions such as unusual fishes and the seaweed forests, which interet me a lot and broaden my horizon.实践研究Step 6 WritingActivity 62.1 the Sea Life Aquarium:水族馆2 Aquariums provide the public with many chances to experience life under the sea.3 watch diving display and learn from the diver to move around under the water.4 watch a dolphin show, which shows how young dolphins learn and develop the skills to survive5 swim with colorful fishes entertain visitors by swimming quickly and playing tricks in the water.6 sunlight reflecting off the water gives out their blue hue, making them popular for diving.7 enjoy underwater life in another way --dream of living a meaningful, peaceful life.8 a good way for children to learn about sea creaturesStep 7 Language appreciation1. Captain Nemo walked in front, one of his men following some steps behind.[句式分析] “one of his men following some steps behind.” 为“独立主格结构”,在句中充当伴随状语。这里one of his men与动词follow构成“主动语态”(语态),故使用 “现在分词”(形式)。“独立主格结构”是带有自己逻辑主语的非谓语结构,其基本形式是:“名词或代词主格+非谓语动词或 名词、形容词、副词、介词短语”。[尝试翻译] 尼摩船长走在前面,他的一个手下紧跟在后面。2. Truly this water which surrounded me was but another air heavier than the Earth’s atmosphere, but almost as clear.[句式分析] 句中but作副词,,意为“仅仅,只不过”相当于“only”;“as clear”为同级比较省略形式,其完整形式为“as clear as this water”。[尝试翻译] 的确我周围的这片水是另一种空气,比地球的大气层重,但也几乎一样清澈。Unit 5 What an adventure!Starting out & Understanding ideas学习目标1. To learn about great adventure activities and share some adventure experiences with the class.2. To train the reading skills and get the main idea and target information by skimming or scanning.3. To learn how to infer the author's writing purpose, understand the structure of the text and the logic of the text.4. To evaluate the significance of exploration and express their own ideas on exploration.重点难点1. To talk about great explorers by using target language according to given information.2. To enhance their understanding of the writing intention and the logic of the passage.3. To share some adventure experiences and discuss the benefits risk-taking can bring us.课前诊断New words and expressions for Period One.1. initial adj. ___________ 2. thus adv. ___________3. zone n. ___________ 4. border n. ___________5. crowd n. ___________ 6. attempt n. ___________7. failure n. ___________ 8. oxygen n. ___________9. psychologist n. ___________ 10. thrill n. ___________11. sheer adj. ___________ 12. confirm v. ___________13. discomfort n. ___________ 14. toughness n. ___________15. risk-taking n. ___________ 16. bring ... into focus ___________学习过程Step 1 Starting outActivity 1①Look at the world map and learn about three great explores’ sailing routes around the world.②Based on the given information, match the routes to the three explorers.③Focus on key words and expressions in this section.1 Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer sailed west from Spain across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans ______________ a route to the Spice Island2 Vasco da Gama a Portuguese explorer open up the sea route from Western Europe to the east ______ the Cape of Good Hope the first European _____________________3 Christopher Columbus an Italian explorer completed journeys between Spain and the Americas ________________ European exploration of the AmericasActivity 2 Watch the video and answer the questions.①After watching the video, say what kind of difficulties Xu Xiake met.②Invite some students to share information about the Chinese geographer.Step 2 Before readingActivity 1 Look and say①Track the first climbers to reach the top of Mt Qomolangma.②Think about the reasons why climbers need many camps along the route.Step 3 First readingActivity 2 Read through the text quickly and answer the following the questions.①What challenges are the climbers of Mt Qomolangma faced with ②Why did George Mallory choose to climb Mt Qomolangma ③What are “Type T” personalities according to the text Activity 3 Choose the author’s purpose in writing passage.①To encourage people to climb Qomolangma if fully prepared, as risks bring many benefits.②To remind people to balance the benefits and risks before deciding to climb Qomolangma.③To suggest that people stop taking risks and climbing Qomolangma, as the risks outweigh the benefits.Step 4 Further readingActivity 4 Get more details from the passage.Complete the table with expressions from the text.Why do people climb Qomolangma George Mallory What people get from this adventure is just 1 _____________. People eat and make money to be able to 2 _____________, not the other way round.Alan Arnette Each person has a(n) 3 _______________ reason for climbing a mountain. It forces people to 4 ____________ themselves. To succeed, people must have the physical as well as 5 __________________.Scientific reasons Risk-taking may be part of 6 ____________________. People who are more likely to 7 _______________ have “Type T” personalities. Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect 10 _______________.实践研究Step 5 Post readingThink and share①What do you think is the real spirit of exploration ②Imagine you plan to climb Mt Qomolangma and explain the reason you make the decision.Step 6 Language appreciation1. For these people, climbing Qomolangma is an experience like no other, making some feel weak and others, powerful.[句式分析] “like no other”意为“_________”。现在分词短语making...在句中相当于从句“which makes....”。“and others, powerful”采用了省略结构,其完整形式为“____________”。[尝试翻译] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure.[句式分析] 本结构采用了“with +宾语+________ ”,动词短语“result in..与with后面的名词attempts构成“___________(语态),故使用__________分词resulting...”。“to climb Qomolangma”不定式短语充当名词attempts的“____________”(类似的名词如:chance/ ability/effort/ need/ right/ decision)。[尝试翻译] _____________________________________________________________________Step 7 Homework1. Review new words and phrases learned in this period.2. Surf the internet to find more information about more Chinese climbing Mt Qomolangma.【参考答案】学习过程Step 1 Starting outActivity 11 in search of2 by way of; to reach India by sea.3 marking the beginning ofActivity 2 Watch the video and answer the questions.Born during the Ming dynasty, Xu Xiake, as an outstanding geographer, explorer and traveller, spent his whole life traveling and staying in the mountains and rivers, during which he recorded all his feelings and experiences, the local topography and landform, as well as local customs and customs. His travel notes were later compiled as the travel notes of Xu Xiake, a famous book in geography, which left important materials for the study of geography in China.Step 2 Before readingActivity 1 Look and sayFor all the explorers climbing the highest summit, making the journey is a extreme challenge. in which climbers even take their lives. The difficulty they are face with lies in a very harsh environment where they meet with the extreme cold, low air pressure at higher altitudes and a long route from the top of the summit.Step 3 First readingActivity 2 Read through the text quickly and answer the following the questions.①severe weather such as extreme cold, low air pressure; becoming sick and other dangers②He thought he could enjoyed life and just cheer joy from the activity.③The people with “Type T” personalities are risk-taking and trill-seeking.Activity 3 Choose the author’s purpose in writing passage.②Step 4 Further readingActivity 4 Get more details from the passage.1 sheer joy 2 enjoy life 3 important and unique 4 look deep inside 5 mental, toughness to push when you want to stop 6 human nature 7 take risks than others 8 to benefit from the resultStep 5 Post readingThink and share(possible answers:)①Exploration is not only an exploration of nature, but also a challenge to oneself. Those who show interest in exploration are curious about what is challenging and have a desire to seek their goals even if taking risks.②Personally, climbing the highest summit is extremely dangerous but I am willing to meet the challenge. On the one hand, anyone standing at the highest point of the world is seen as a winner in physical and mental aspects. On the other hand, what I believe get from this adventure includes the courage to overcome any difficulty, the sense of achievement beyond description as well as the joy of life.Step 6 Language appreciation1. [句式分析] 与众不同,不像其他的那样 and making others feel powerful[尝试翻译] 攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一种与众不同的经历,它让一些人感到软弱,而另一些人感到强大。2. [句式分析] 宾语补足语 主动关系 现在 后置定语[尝试翻译] 大多数攀登珠穆朗玛峰的尝试要么完全成功,要么彻底失败。Unit 5 What an adventure!Using language学习目标1. To grasp the structure and usages of the past future tense and correctly use it according to the real context.2. To enlarge the vocabulary about first aid and learn how to give first aid.3. To train their listening ability. While listening and taking notes, the students are expected to understand the main idea of the listening material and get more details.4. To talk about their experiences about making amazing trips and share them with the class.重点难点1. To review the past future tense and correctly use it in the real context.2. To talk about some travel experiences and share them with the class.3. To develop the listening ability by taking notes quickly so that they can understanding the main idea as well as more details from listening.课前诊断New words and expressions for Period Two.1. port n. 9. stretch v.2. alcohol n. 10. thermometer n.3. bandage n. 11. cloth n.4. rubber n. 12. liquid n.5. plaster n. 13. unaware adj.6. cotton n. 14. injury n.7. wool n. 15. painkiller n.8. guideline n. 16. first aid学习过程Step 1 Review the past future tenseActivity 1 Guide the students to review and summarize the rules for the use of the past future tense.a This year, people will spend good money on an experience that they know will include crowds, discomfort and danger. Last year, people spent good money on an experience that they know would include crowds, discomfort and danger.b Alan Arnette, who has climbed Qomolangma and is going to climb other mountains around the world. Alan Arnette, who climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other mountains around the world.1. Review the definition and the structure of the past future tense.2. The students to read the example sentences, paying attention to the bold part.3. Compare the simple future tense with the past future tense and skillfully transform the two structures.Step 2 PracticeActivity 21. Write the clauses in the correct order.2. Then complete the captain’s memoir with the clauses.a which / for three full days/ the storm/ would last ____________________________________________________b remain/ where / we would / for many months to come _____________________________________________________c wouldn’t / for a very long time/ be back/ we _____________________________________________________d from port/ we/ sailing/ were ______________________________________________________Activity 3According to the pictures, make sentences using the past future tense.1. I was going to2. I was going to3. I was going to4. I was going toStep 3 VocabularyActivity 41. Look at the items in the first aid kit and talk about their functions.2. Add more items about first aid used in the daily life.Learning first aid is helpful before you go on an adventure!first aid kit scissors cotton wool ballsalcohol painkillers rubber glovesbandage thermometer ice packplasters breathing/ gauze mask:口罩 Mercurochrome:红要水Words and expressions for their functionsdisinfect: 消毒 bandage/ pack/ cover: 包扎 relieve pain:止疼protect/ defend avoid infection: 防止感染 take one’s temperaturecut clean the wound: 清洁伤口 stop the droplets :阻挡飞沫Activity 5Read the passage about first guidelines and fill in the blanks with the expressions in Activity 4.Broken arm 1. ________ 2._____________Cut 3. _________Heart-stroke 4. __________Insect bite 5. ____________Activity 6Offer first aid advice for injuries or illness in Activity 5 by working in pairs.A: Are you OK What’s the matter with you B: I think I’ve broken my arm. What should I do A: ......Step 4 Before listening1. Read “Did You Know ” to learn about “heavenly road”—China’s National Highway 318.2. Learn about developing a listening skill-using symbols and abbreviations to take notes while listening to the conversation.Step 5 ListeningActivity 71. Listen to the interview and learn the topic about the listening material.2. Choose the best expression describing the speakers’ experiences.A. Expensive but fun.B. Difficult and unpleasant.C. Challenging but rewarding.Activity 8Listen to the tape once more and get more details to complete the blog.A trip along China’s National Highway 318The reason for your trip We did it to 1 ___________________.The preparation you made for the trip We really practised a lot! If we weren’t studying, we were 2 _________________.Difficulties you encounter We had to 3 _________________ day after day. We also had to face 4 ________________ and dangerous falling rocks. 5 _______________ started from Chendu, but three friends got injured.The views you saw The views were fantastic! The most impressive ones were those of 6 _____________________.Your feeling after the trip It’s the best feeling in the world! We had an adventure, raised some money and 7 _____________________ to some children’s lives.实践研究Step 6 Post-listeningActivity 91. Have the students talk about how the speakers describe their experiences.2. Have the students think about a trip he or she has taken and share the experience with the class.Step 7 Language appreciation1. Once the wound is cleaned and dry, cover it with a bandage.[句式分析] “once”意为 “_________”, 引导“_________从句”,主句 “cover it with a bandage”为____________(句式)。[尝试翻译] ________________________________2. Next time you need to takes, try using some of these.[句式分析] “next time”在句中充当连词,意为“___________”,引导“__________从句”。类似比较特殊的连词还有 the moment, the minute, the second, the instant,immediately, instantly, directly意为“一……就……”; 表示“上次”、“下次”、“每次”等的时间连词。主要的有every time(每次),each time(每次),(the) next time(下次),any time(随时),(the) last time(上次),the first time(第一次)。[尝试翻译] ___________________________________________Step 8 Homework1. Review key words and expressions learned in this period.2. Consolidate the usages of the past future tense.【参考答案】学习过程Activity 2a the storm which would last for three days 3b where we would remain for many months to come 4c we wouldn’t be back for a very long time 2d we were sailing from port 1Activity 31. I was going to hunt for some food, but I failed to find something to eat.2. I was going to collect some water, but there was no container for water.3. I was going to put up the tent, but one of tent poles was broken.4. I was going to build a fire, but it was raining heavily on the island.Activity 5Broken arm 1. ice pack; 2. bandageCut 3. alcohol;Heart-stroke 4. thermometer;Insect bite 5. painkillersActivity 6A: Are you OK What’s the matter with you B: I think I’ve broken my arm. What should I do A: It is very important for you to keep the arm still before making a sling out of a bandage. To relieve pain, put an ice pack on the arm. If it is too cold, cover it with cloth beforehand.Activity 9After several hours’ trip along the mountain, we realized that it’s time for us to return home. Excited and attached to amazing views of the trip, I started my sports bike. My brother’s bike, moving downhill fast, got far ahead of me. With it went my last bit of courage. On one side of my car the mountain rose like a high wall of sheer rock. On the other side was thin air. I struggled desperately not to look over the outside of the mountain. As the old saying goes, it is easier to walk downhill than uphill.Halfway down the hill, my bike broke down. I had to wait for my elder brother to return for help. He was an expert in field trips. It didn't take him long to fix my sports bike. Next, I followed him and tried to pedal the bike to our destination, tried but sound safe.Step 7 Language appreciation1. [句式分析] 一旦……就…… 条件状语 祈使[尝试翻译] 一旦伤口清洁并干燥,用绷带包扎。2. [句式分析] 下次 时间状语[尝试翻译] 下次你需要记笔记时,试着使用其中的一些。冒险经历文体指导本单元的写作是描述一次冒险经历属于记叙文文体。在文章里要写出自己做了什么,自己看见了什么,以及自己的感受。[基本框架]1.开头(beginning)——交代经历发生的时间地点2.主体(body)——介绍经历的过程3.结尾(ending)——写出经历的结果以及你自己的观点[常用词块]1.save the earth拯救地球2.take the time machine 乘坐时光机3.fly past the stars飞过星球4.be transformed into an insect变形成了昆虫5.be eaten by a monster 被怪物吃掉[常用语句]★精彩开头1.When it comes to the adventure story,the Magic schoolbus came into my mind first.一说到冒险故事,我首先想到的就是《神奇校车》。2.Speaking of the adventure,I experienced one three years ago.说起冒险,我三年前经历了一次。3.If you want to experience the travel in space, let's read the following story together.如果你想感受太空旅行,我们一起来读读下面的故事吧。★丰满主体1.We flew through the tunnel and got into the time machine.我们飞跃隧道,进入了时光机器。2.I was swimming in the sea when a big shark appeared several meters away from me.我正在海里游泳,突然一条大鲨鱼出现在离我几米远的地方。3.They jumped into the tree hole and then shrank into a little man of the same size as a mouse.他们跳入树洞,然后缩成了和一只老鼠大小的小人儿。★余味结尾1.The little girl came to herself and found she was still sleeping under the tree.小姑娘苏醒过来,发现自己依然睡在树底下。2.Till now I still feel frightened at the thought of that adventure.直到现在,一想起那次冒险我依然感到恐惧。3.The hero in the movie saved the people in trouble and taught me to be kind and helpful to people around me.电影中的男主角拯救了苦难中的人们,教会我要对周围的人善良,要乐于帮助他们。学以致用你是新华中学的李华,今年暑假和父母去了夏威夷。期间经历了人生第一次潜水探险。请以日记的形式描述自己的这一次冒险经历,并写出从中自己的所思所想所获。1.潜水地点是普普克阿海滩公园(Pupukea Beach Park);2.我刚开始听说这里有时会出现鲨鱼,有点担心,但因为它们一般不会主动攻击人类,我尝试下水;3.这里是一个海洋生物保护区,海里的鱼类非常丰富,还有海龟;4.因为海里全是礁石,需要注意安全;5.建议想要去的朋友最好选择每年的夏季,海面平静且海浪很小的最佳浮潜季节。要求:1.词数:80左右;2.内容积极向上,可适当增删细节以使行文流畅。________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【参考答案】学以致用[参考范文]Today the adventure story is my first diving experience. In the early morning my parents and I went to Pupukea Beach by bus and then to an island by boat.Hearing the basic dos and don'ts including the information of sharks,I dare not to jump into the sea. After the coach's explanation I jumped in with the guide. At first I didn't see any fish but some corals and seaweeds. Soon I found groups of fishes of all kinds and the turtles. What shocked me most was that I should see some sharks running after the fish groups with my own eyes.Diving experience is impressive and unforgettable. We should be kind to the sea creatures and live in harmony with them. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源列表 学案:Developing ideas.docx 学案:Starting out & Understanding ideas.docx 学案:Using language.docx 学案:冒险经历.docx