Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world Natural wonders课件（共24张ppt）冀教版（2024）八年级上册

Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 6.6 Understanding cultures：Natural wonders 1 Read the passage and write the names below the pictures. The world is a work of art. We can see different scenes in different places. They excite the hearts of explorers. The Sea of Clouds of Mount Huangshan is a famous spot in China. People call it the “Sea of Clouds” because sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. The mist and clouds make it feel like walking through the sky. Mount Huangshan is also famous for its unique rocks，ancient pine trees，hot springs，and breathtaking views. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ because 引导的原因状语从句。 [动词] 覆盖 Australia′s Great Barrier Reef is about 2,000 kilometres long along the coast. It is an underwater paradise for diverse marine life. You can see it even from space. In Africa，Victoria Falls spans 1.8 kilometres and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. The thundering sound，the towering spray，and the rainbow make it an unforgettable sight. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “make＋宾语＋宾补 (名词短语)”结构。 [不可数名词] 太空 These amazing natural wonders are just a part of the earth′s treasures. They inspire us and remind us of the greatness of our planet. Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the deepest and oldest lake in the world with almost 20% of the world's freshwater. It is a unique place that supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ that 引导的定语从句，修饰 place。 Lake Baikal Mount Huangshan Victoria Falls Great Barrier Reef 2 Read the passage again and answer the questions. A How does the “Sea of Clouds” get its name? B Where can you see the Great Barrier Reef? Sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. In Australia. C What makes Victoria Falls special? D What can we learn about Lake Baikal from the passage? The thundering sound，the towering spray，and the rainbow. It′s in southern Siberia. It′s the deepest and oldest lake in the world with almost 20% of the world′s freshwater. It is a unique place that supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. 3 There are many other natural wonders in the world. Look at the following pictures and find information about them. Then choose one to share in your group. Useful expressions. ?It is in... ?It is great / special / wonderful because... ?People call it... because... ?You can enjoy... there. 4 Which natural wonder have you visited? Try to introduce it to your classmates The following mind map may help you： Self-check ? I can talk about different natural wonders in the world： ? The world is a work of art. We can see different scenes in different places. ? China has many different types of landforms. ? I can describe typical geographical features : ? Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes，rich forests，and stunning waterfalls. ? I can write about a trip plan to the natural wonders: ? On the first day，I plan to... ? On the second day，I will… ? I ... ...