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课件网) B1U6 At one with nature Longji Rice Terraces A great example of at one with nature Which place is it about Lead in Read the passage quickly and match the main idea to each paragraph. para 1 para 2 para 3 para 4 para 5 The color of Longji Rice Terraces . The history of the terraces. Today's value of Longji Rice Terraces. The reasons for turning mountains into terraces. The working principles of the terraces. Tip: pay attention to the first and last sentence of each para Read for the structure. Longji Rice Terraces spring summer autumn winter silver green gold white Read para.1 and figure out the colors of four seasons. Who created the beauty of Longji rice terraces -W- -W- beautiful Read for information. When and where were the terraces built elements background of the construction who where when how long Zhuang and Yao people Guang xi start in the Yuan Dynasty and complete in the early Qing Dynasty hundreds of years Natural way Listen to para 2 and fill in the form. 3. So why did these people go to so much trouble to turn the entire mountains into terraces Firstly, there are few large, flat areas of land in the region. Building the terraces meant that they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, the mountains are steep and the soil is shallow. The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away. problems solutions results Firstly Secondly build terraces build terraces few large, flat areas of land increase the areas to grow rice steep mountains shallow soil catch the water and prevent the soil from being washed away Para 3: The reasons for turning mountains into terraces. make a great effort 4. But perhaps what is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony with nature to make these terraces and grow rice. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. During the rainy season, it is along these waterways that rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops. Para 4:The working principles of the terraces. Circle out the things related to the working principle. n. v. heat vapor clouds rainwater waterways Complete the flow chart(流程图) and retell(复述) the working principle 1 2 3 4 5 logical words: During rainy days… Then, Next, After that, At last… key words: n. rainwater, waterways sun, vapour, clouds. v. move down; turn into; heat; form; fall down onto Para 4:The working principles of the terraces. As the water cycle changes , it provides enough water for Longji terraces to grow rice. Para 5: Today’s value of Terraces Terraces still __ to the local people; hold much value; New generations ... ...
