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课件网) Unit 6 At one with nature 6 U N I T A Love of Gardening To Learn Brits’ passion for gardening; To promote the awareness of being close to nature and live in harmony with nature; To act out an interview about gardening in Britain. Watch a video about British gardens. Do you like gardening Complete the quiz to see how much you know about British gardens. Try to guess if you are not sure of the correct answers. 1 The earliest British gardens were planted in _____. a the 5th century BC b the 1st century AD c the 6th century AD b 2 By 2020, about _____ of British homes are likely to have a garden. a 80% b 85% c 90% 3 It is estimated that _____ species of insects can be found in a British garden. a over 800 b over 8,000 c over 80,000 c b People in the UK love gardening. Nearly half of British people regard gardening as a hobby they generally enjoy. They spend much time maintaining their gardens, and among people aged 55 and above, the time goes even more. According to some research, people in the UK spend an average of 30,000 pounds on their gardens during their lives. Gardening in the UK The Secret Garden is a children’s novel by British-American novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was first published in 1911 and is considered a classic of English children’s literature. It tells a heart-warming story of three children and the healing power of the secret garden. If you’d like to find out more about gardening in the UK, you can look into books or search the Internet using these key words: The Secret Garden British garden plants History of British gardens Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage. different kinds of plants famous gardens gardening competitions greening of cities air quality country life A love of Gardening The British people’s love for gardening. Now read the passage and check your answer. Can you find the main idea of the passage A topic sentence is a sentence that states or suggests the main idea or topic of a paragraph. Often, a topic sentence comes at the beginning of a paragraph; sometimes, it appears in the middle or at the end. Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage. a As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul. b But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. c For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. d This is what started the British love of gardening! 1 2 3 4 1. When was The Secret Garden first published It was first published in 1911. 2. What do children plant each spring They plant sunflowers. 3. Do all the British people like gardening No, some are happy just to sit under the branches of the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions. 4. What can those without outside space do to satisfy their passion for gard ... ...
