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课件网) Unit 1 Nature in the balance Reading (II) Completing a summary 1 Step Would you please summarize the text according to the following keywords Size: the largest rainforest in the world; an area of around 6 million square kilometres Plant species: more than 40,000; different levels Species of birds and mammals: more than 1,300 species of birds and over 400 species of mammals; jaguars and the food chain Values: fixes carbon and produces over 20% of all the Earth’s oxygen; a treasure house of species Threats: 17% of the rainforest lost due to human activities Group work 2 Step Discuss and share the learning difficulties. The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasure Parts Words Phrases Sentences Para. 1 jungle; significant a huge sea of; alive with Welcome to the jungle, a huge sea of green alive with the sounds of animals. Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Language comprehension 3 Step Paragraph 1 (1) Welcome to the jungle, a huge sea of green alive with the sounds of animals. (page 2, line 1) 欢迎来到丛林，这是一片绿色的海洋，处处可闻各种动物的声音。 A huge sea of: a lot of, plenty of Alive with: be full of things that are alive Translate the following sentences. There was a sea of faces in every scenic area in China during the Spring Festival. 春节期间，中国的每个景点都是人山人海。 2. We must face a huge sea of troubles and bear them. 我们必须面对海量的困难并忍受它们。 3. Ed was alive with happiness. 埃德高兴得眉飞色舞。 4. No wonder people say Austria is always alive with the sound of music. 难怪人们说奥地利永远充满音乐之声。 Paragraph 1 (2) As the largest rainforest in the world, it plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. (page 2, lines 2–3) 作为世界上最大的雨林，它在维系地球生态系统的微妙平衡上扮演着举足轻重的角色。 The foods you consume every day play a significant role in the health of your skin as well as your overall health. The price includes both house and furniture. I hate animals, including dogs. I hate animals, dogs included. Paragraph 2 (1) The Amazon rainforest crosses into eight countries, including Brazil and Peru, and one overseas region of France, all on the South American continent. (page 2, lines 4–5) 亚马孙雨林穿过包括巴西、秘鲁在内的八个国家，以及一块法国的海外领地，都位于南美洲大陆。 vt. prep. adj. Prep. + relative pronouns (which/whom) The woman to whom you spoke is a teacher. The city in which he lives is far away. Paragraph 2 (2) The Amazon River, from which the rainforest gets its name, is close to 6,400 kilometres in length—roughly 100 kilometres longer than the Yangtze River. (page 2, lines 7–9) 亚马孙雨林得名于亚马孙河，亚马孙河长约6,400千米，比长江还长大约100千米。 Make comparisons with familiar places or objects Expressions used to make comparisons: the same size/length as … more than/larger than/longer than … as large/long as … twice/three times as large/long as … Learn this: While the reader may find a l ... ...
