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Unit 6
Unit 6
Living with nature
A river of life below the earth
能够介绍人类改造自然的一项工程或一个想法。
能够列举事实并说明该工程或想法的工作原理。
能够总结该工程或想法的重要性并展望其未来发展前景。
能够尽可能多地使用之前板块和本板块的核心词汇。
能够正确使用宾语从句 (what, when, where, why, how)。
probably
adv. 很可能，大概
west
n. 西，西部
We will probably travel to the west of China this summer holiday.
这个暑假我们或许会去中国西部旅行。
midsummer
n. 仲夏
The weather in the east is so hot in midsummer that people think it’s crazy to go out at noon. 东部的仲夏天气酷热难耐，人们觉得中午出门简直是件疯狂的事。
east
n. 东，东部
crazy
adj. 疯狂的
rainfall
n. 雨量
survive
v. 活下来；幸存
With little rainfall in the desert, many small animals survive by living underground. 沙漠中降雨量极少，许多小动物靠在地下栖息得以生存。
underground
adj. 地 (面)下的
canal
n. 水渠，沟渠；运河
among
prep. 是……之一
A small canal runs among the green fields, bringing water to the crops.一条小运河在绿色的田野间流淌，为庄稼输送水源。
shortage
n. 短缺，不足，缺乏
increase
n. 增加，增多；增长
If we waste water, the water shortage will increase quickly.
如果我们浪费水，水资源短缺的情况会迅速加剧。
What’s the environment like in the Flaming Mountains from Journey to the West
How can people live in such an environment
bad, hot, dry, a shortage of water, in poor condition, changing nature
Look at the title and pictures. Predict what it is mainly about.
It’s mainly about an ancient underground water system that helps people live in a very hot and dry place.
Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Use the words and expression to help you.
1 What’s the environment like
2 How does the system work
1. What’s the environment like
The environment is a desert, so it has a hot and dry climate. There is little rainfall, so the area faces a water shortage. It is difficult to survive here.
Read the passage and check your answers.
2. How does the system work
The project uses wells and underground canals to protect water from drying up. The water runs to different places. It allows people to grow plants for food in such a difficult environment.
What is the passage mainly about
The passage introduces the karez system in Turpan, an ancient underground water system that helps people live in a hot and dry area.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
The way the karez system works and its importance
The challenge and future of the system
The location of the Flaming Mountains
The climate of the area
Read and match the subtitles with the paragraphs.
本文介绍了吐鲁番极端干旱炎热的气候，引出古代水利工程 —— 坎儿井系统，说明其构造、原理与价值，并讲述它的当代挑战与保护行动，赞美了中国古代工程智慧，强调传承文化遗产的重要性。
引入话题。以《西游记》火焰山为引子，点明真实火焰山位于新疆吐鲁番。
背景与困境。介绍吐鲁番极端炎热干旱的气候，引出生存难题，过渡到坎儿井系统。
构造与价值。说明坎儿井的竖井与地下暗渠构造、运作原理，强调其工程智慧与生存价值。
现状与未来。讲述坎儿井面临的水资源短缺挑战，以及当代保护与传承的现状。
be known as 被称为；被誉为
在仲夏时节
enough to do sth.足够……去做某事
lie in 在于；存在于
超过；多于
Keep cool and safe 使保持凉爽且安全
和……一样长
多亏；由于
难怪；怪不得
位列三大工程之一
水资源短缺
……的大幅增长
play an important role发挥重要作用
take action to do sth.
采取行动做某事
carry...into the future将…… 传承至未来
Read the first paragraph and answer the following questions.
1. In which famous literary work is the Flaming Mountains described
Journey to the West.
2. Where are the real Flaming Mountains
They are in Turpan, in the east of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Read the second paragraph and answer the following questions.
1. How hot is it there
The desert sand can be as hot as 80°C in midsummer.
2. How is the rainfall there
Rainfall in Turpan is only 16 mm a year.
Read the third paragraph and answer the following questions.
1. How does the karez system work
It includes more than 1,000 wells and large underground canals. Water from the mountains falls into the wells and then runs underground in the canals.
2. How long are the underground canals
They are over 5,000 km long, nearly as long as the Yellow River!
Read the fourth paragraph and answer the following questions.
1. What problem does the area face now
The area faces a water shortage.
2. What is the future of the system
It will surely be carried into the future with more and more young people taking action to protect it.
Complete the diagram with the words and expressions from the passage.
The karez system
Why is there such a system
Turpan is known as one of the _____________ in the world.
It’s also one of the ____________in China.
It has a terrible _____________ for people to survive.
hottest areas
driest places
climate
How does it work
There are more than 1,000 _____________ appearing every 20–30 metres.
Under the wells are large _____________ canals.
Water falls into the wells and __________________ in the canals. It is kept ______________.
wells
underground
runs underground
cool and safe
Why is it important
The system allows people to __________________________ in difficult environment.
It’s among the ________________ of ancient China.
grow plants for food
top three projects
How is it now
The area is facing a(n) _______________.
Young people are taking action to _______________ the karez system.
water shortage
protect
Retell the passage with the help of the diagram.
driest places
hottest areas
climate
wells
underground
runs underground
cool and safe
grow plants for food
top three projects
water shortage
protect
Distinguish between facts and opinions.
(1) The desert sand can be as hot as 80°C in midsummer.
(2) That’s enough to make your feet burn!
Fact
Opinion
事实指客观存在的真实陈述，其内容能够通过实证、数据或可靠资料进行验证，不掺杂个人情感与主观认知；而观点则属于主观表达，反映个人的情感倾向、价值判断或信念，具有较强的主观性与个体差异性，且未必以客观事实为依据。在阅读中，学生可通过关键特征辅助区分事实与观点：描述事实通常使用陈述性语句，以数据、时间、地点等具体信息为支撑；表达观点则常使用think、believe、feel、suppose、in one's opinion / view等主观性词汇和短语。
They are in Turpan, in the east of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Rainfall in Turpan is only 16 mm a year.
There are over 5,000 km of underground canals in the area.
…
It may sound crazy, but the locals can cook an egg on the desert sand.
That’s nearly as long as the Yellow River!
The centuries-old water system will surely be carried into the future.
…
Then find other facts and opinions in the passage.
Fact
Opinion
Answer the questions.
1. Why does the writer mention “the Flaming Mountains” at the beginning
By mentioning this well-known place from Journey to the West, the writer connects with readers, attracts their attention and makes them interested in reading on.
2. What can you tell about Turpan from “cook an egg on the desert sand”
It tells us that Turpan is very hot.
3. What’s the meaning of the title
The title means the karez system is like a hidden “river” that brings life to Turpan’s desert. It quietly carries water underground so people can survive and grow food in the terrible climate.
1. What fact from the passage do you find the most interesting Why
For me, the most interesting fact is that the system was completed with only hand tools. The canals are so long and there are so many wells. It is difficult to do the work with machines, and using hand tools is even more difficult.
2. With modern technology, do you think it is still necessary to keep the karez system Why or why not
I think it is necessary to keep the karez system. Although modern technology can solve some problems, the karez system still plays an important role. It works well and is an important part of our history. We can use both modern technology and the karez system to improve the living environment in this area.
Write a passage about how people change nature.
The... system is near...
It was built... years ago.
The idea of... was brought about by...
It started in...
Organise your ideas by answering the following questions.
Instead of…, the system…
The idea helps…
As a result, …
The system remains…
The idea has been put into reality.
It works well and…
Without it, …
This project shows…
It also reflects…
We must…
Write your passage with the help of the chart.
Clearly explain how the system / idea works.
Use the words and expressions from the reading passage.
Give your opinion about changing nature.
开头:
One famous example of people changing nature is...
It is located in..., and it was built to...
主体:
It is known as one of the...
The system includes... which...
Amazingly, it was completed with...
It is among the top...
结尾:
Thanks to..., people can...
Today, it still plays an important role in...
In my opinion, we should... to protect it.
The Dujiangyan irrigation system is near Chengdu in Sichuan Province. It was built over 2,200 years ago to solve a water problem: the Minjiang River frequently flooded the area.
Instead of building a dam, Li Bing, the governor, divided the river into channels. This controlled the floods and provided water for farming. As a result, farmers could grow more plants. Today, the system still irrigates over 6,600 square kilometres of land. And it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
The system remains important today. It works well and attracts many tourists every year. Without it, life in this area would be much harder. This project shows how we can work with nature for a better life. It also reflects the great wisdom of the ancient Chinese. We must protect it for the future.
Share you passage with the class.
Check your passage.
be known as
in midsummer
enough to do sth.
lie in
more than
keep...cool and safe
as long as
被称为；被誉为
在仲夏时节
足够……去做某事
在于；存在于
超过；多于
使……保持凉爽且安全
和……一样长
thanks to
no wonder
among the top three projects
water shortage
a large increase in...
play an important role
take action to do sth.
carry...into the future
多亏；由于
难怪；怪不得
位列三大工程之一
水资源短缺
……的大幅增长
发挥重要作用
采取行动做某事
将……传承至未来
I CAN
介绍人类改造自然的一项工程或一个想法。
列举事实并说明该工程或想法的工作原理。
总结该工程或想法的重要性并展望其未来发展前景。
尽可能多地使用之前板块和本板块的核心词汇。
正确使用宾语从句 (what, when, where, why, how)。
Introduce the karez system to your partner with the words and expressions from the passage.
Find information about another system showing how people adapt to and make good use of nature. Then write a short paragraph to introduce it.

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