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课件网) Natural wonders of the world Unit 6 2 A home to wild animals Learning objectives In this lesson, students will be able to: Master and use new words and phrases related to Hoh Xil, such as “breathtaking” “heritage” “wolf”, etc., expanding their vocabulary in the context of nature and wildlife protection. Understand and use sentence patterns about describing natural landscapes and wildlife, like “There are... such as...” and “The most famous one is...”, improving their language-building ability. Develop students’ reading skills by reading the interview about Hoh Xil. They will be able to predict the main idea of the passage, extract key information, and answer questions accurately, enhancing their reading comprehension ability. 1 Look at the picture at the bottom of this page and predict what the passage is about. 2 Read the interview and write true (T) or false (F). (Li Dan) Hello, everyone. This is Li Dan from QHB TV. I am reporting from Hoh Xil, Qinghai. Hoh Xil is a special place in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Just like its meaning “beautiful girl” in Mongolian, Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. It entered the World Heritage List in 2017. Now, I am standing near the major headwaters area of the Changjiang River. Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands. How do people working here feel about this area Let’s talk to Dorji. Hello, Dorji! Can you tell us something about this beautiful place (Dorji) Hi, Li Dan. I work at the Hoh Xil Protection Station. I think Hoh Xil is truly a heaven for wild animals. There are more than 230 different kinds of animals, such as brown bears, wolves, and eagles. The most famous one is the Tibetan antelope. Between May and August every year, thousands of these lovely creatures travel through here. It is amazing. I really love this place. 2 Read the interview and write true (T) or false (F). (Li Dan) I hope I can see them today. Thanks, Dorji. The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife make Hoh Xil a wonderful place.Let’s appreciate and protect this natural wonder. Thank you for joining us and see you soon. A Hoh Xil is in Qinghai Province. （ ） B Thousands of wild animals travel through Hoh Xil in winter every year. ( ) 2 Read the interview and write true (T) or false (F). T F Read Li Dan’s words and answer the questions. 1.Where is Li Dan reporting from, and what is the meaning of “Hoh Xil” in Mongolian Li Dan is reporting from Hoh Xil, Qinghai. “Hoh Xil” means “beautiful girl” in Mongolian. 2.When was Hoh Xil entered the World Heritage List In 2017. Read Dorji’s words and answer the questions. 1.Where does Dorji work, and what does he call Hoh Xil He works at the Hoh Xil Protection Station and calls it “a heaven for wild animals”. 2.How many animal species in Hoh Xil More th ... ...
