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Unit 5 Amazing nature
第2课时
Understanding ideas
(Grammar: 5—8)
Activity 1: Review and lead in
In the previous lesson we’ve read a passage about the colours of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. What colour can we see in the passage
white, blue and green
What colour can you see in your hometown
Can you use colours to describe your hometown
eg：
white, blue and green
In my hometown, green trees and grass are everywhere!
The sky is blue, and white clouds are above.
Some houses have white walls too.
Activity 2: Read and summarise
Here are some sentences from the reading passage.
Let’s read them and find out the adjectives.
Activity 2: Read and summarise
When we compare two or more things, what can we use to describe them
Can you find more sentences with these structures in the reading passage
comparative and superlative forms of adjectives/ adverbs
比较级 ：用于两者之间的比较，其后常接 than。
最高级 ：用于三者及三者以上，表示 “最……”，其前通常要加定冠词 the。
Activity 2: Read and summarise
Colours of my hometown
Activity 2: Read and summarise
Activity 3: Learn and make
I’m glad to know so many students in our class have found out the rules of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives/ adverbs. We can use them when we compare people or things.
Please make some sentences by using comparatives and superlatives.
eg ：
This movie is more exciting than the one we watched last week.
She runs faster than her brother.
He is the tallest student in our class.
This is the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen.
Activity 4: Complete and say
Here are some background information about wonders in China, please add more information by using the comparatives and superlatives.
shorter
higher
highest
Activity 4: Complete and say
Here are some background information about the Qiantang River and its tides , please add more information by using the comparatives and superlatives.
shorter
most famous
slow
faster
high
highest
Activity 4: Complete and say
Please talk about a river in your hometown or a river you have known.
eg:
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China and the third longest in the pared to many other rivers, it has more water and more ships. It is the most important river in China. But it is getting more polluted, so we need to protect it better than before.
Work in pairs and complete the mind map. And then talk about the most beautiful natural place in your opinion by using comparatives and superlatives.
Activity 5: Talk and present
eg: Mount Huang
eg: Anhui Province of China
eg: It has peculiar peaks, beautiful pine trees, and spectacular sea of clouds.
eg: Because it represents the essence of Chinese natural beauty.
Activity 5: Talk and present
You can also use the Useful expressions in Part 8 to help you.
Activity 5: Talk and present
eg:
The Most Beautiful Natural Place
In my opinion, the most beautiful natural place is Mount Huang. It is in Anhui Province of China.
Mount Huang is famous for its magnificent scenery. It has peculiar peaks, beautiful pine trees, and spectacular sea of clouds. The place is like a wonderland, especially after rain when the mist swirls around the mountains.
I like Mount Huang because it represents the essence of Chinese natural beauty. It’s more stunning than many other mountains I’ve seen. The views from the peaks are the most breathtaking in the world. Words can’t express my love for this place where nature shows its most splendid side.
Present your mind maps in groups.
Activity 5: Talk and present
Now I will invite several students to share with the class. You can start your introduction like the example on the learning sheet.
Activity 5: Talk and present
Vote for the best presentation and give reasons for giving the award.
reasons
vote
best
Activity 6: Summarise
Summarise the rules of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives/adverbs with the help of the diagram on the blackboard.
比较级：
单音节或部分双音节词：直接加-er，后接than（如 faster than）；
多音节词：用more + 原级，后接than（如 more beautiful than）。
最高级：
单音节或部分双音节词：加-est，后接表范围的in / of（如 tallest in the class）；
多音节词：用most + 原级，后接in / of 表范围（如 most carefully of all）。
Homework
1. Write a short passage about the most beautiful natural place in your opinion. Use comparatives and superlatives to describe it. (Required)
2. Shoot a short video to introduce your hometown by using comparatives and superlatives. (Optional)

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