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课件网) 英语 电子教案 七年级 下册 Wonders of nature 2 Unit can describe the features of natural wonders Objectives learn new words about natural wonders practise the pronunciation of /sp/ /st/ /sk/ /str/ /skw/ use comparatives and superlatives Tasks can find out what makes natural wonders beautiful read a travel guide to Zhangye Geopark listen to a conversation about the Great Barrier Reef learn about landforms can discuss experiences with nature and make a recommendation Objectives discuss experiences with different landforms create a video recommending a place to be added to the Natural Wonders of the World Tasks can introduce a natural wonder using persuasive language write about a natural wonder you have visited or plan to visit A wonderful mountain Mount Huangshan in Anhui is one of the most famous mountains in China, and one of the most visited. The Welcoming Pine welcomes millions of travellers every year. There are rocky mountains higher than the clouds and with more shapes than you can imagine. Sunrises and sunsets paint the sea of clouds with bright colours, turning the landscape into a fantastic work of art. The best time to visit Mount Huangshan is any time of the year. Different seasons bring different attractions. As a popular Chinese saying goes, “After climbing Mount Huangshan, a trip to any other mountain would not be worth it.” Write about a place of natural beauty. A description of nature Study a model. Subskill: Using persuasive language What are the attractions of Mount Huangshan _____ When is the best time to visit the place _____ _____ Where would you find this kind of text _____ Does the writer like Mount Huangshan How do you know _____ _____ _____ 1 2 3 4 The Welcoming Pine, rocky mountains, sunrises and sunsets. The best time to visit Mount Huangshan is any time of the year. Different seasons bring different attractions. We would find this kind of text in a travel guide. Yes. The writer uses positive language and a popular Chinese saying at the end of the passage, suggesting that Mount Huangshan is so unique that it is worth visiting. 1 Answer the questions. Facts Opinions Mount Huangshan is in Anhui. There are mountains and clouds. You can see sunrises and sunsets there. 2 The model text is full of language that expresses the writer’s plete the table and find out how to write a persuasive description. There are rocky mountains higher than the clouds and with more shapes than you can imagine. Mount Huangshan in Anhui is one of the most famous mountains in China, and one of the most visited. Sunrises and sunsets paint the sea of clouds with bright colours, turning the landscape into a fantastic work of art. Tips: We use comparatives and superlatives to show how special a place is. We use adjectives, verbs, and nouns that express a _____ (positive / negative) opinion. We describe with details in order to create a picture in the reader’s mind. positive 1 2 3 Sunse ... ...
