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课件网) Unit 6 At one with nature Geographical Knowledge Step 1: Lead in At one with nature What’s the meaning of “at one with nature” What’s the meaning of “at one with” Who should be at one with nature in harmony with we human being People should live in harmony with nature. Step 2: Starting out Activity 1 1. What are the problems faced by Venice 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class. Watch the video and answer the questions. Step 2: Starting out Activity 1 1. What are the problems faced by Venice Watch the video and answer the questions. Venice is faced with the problems caused by water. Saltwater is slowly damaging the bases of Venice's buildings, making the city gradually sink. Floods also hit the city each winter, causing more problems. Step 2: Starting out Activity 1 Watch the video and answer the questions. 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China Introduce one to the class. Su Zhou Step 2: Starting out Activity 2 Look at the pictures and answer the questions. 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture 2. What is the natural environment of your home town like How is your life influenced by it 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture heavy snow inclined roofs thick clothes Russia 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture pleasant natural environment relax and enjoy life here the UK 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture large temperature difference in summer and winter cave dwellings China 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture a hot and humid climate bamboo houses on stilts Myanmmar Step 3: Geographical features valley hill river desert dam plain waterfalls Step 3: Geographical features What can you see in the picture Coral reef [ k r l] [ri f] a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. Coral is often used in jewellery. a long line of rocks or sand near the surface of the sea What can you see in the picture cliff [kl f] a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean Geographical features 1. Located off the coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the biggest structure made by living organisms. You can explore the Great Barrier Reef by visiting an underwater observatory. 2.Part of the Colorado River Basin, the Grand Canyon is a valley that is almost two kilometres deep. Tourists can stand on a narrow glass platform called the Skywalk to see the Grand Canyon. basin water basin Skywalk Geographical features 3.Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. The local people call it “the smoke that thunders”. The Victoria Falls Bridge connects th ... ...
