外研版高中英语必修一 （At one with nature）新课件(第1课时).pptx

Unit 6At one with nature第1课时 Learning objectivesAt the end of the class, you will be able to:1. get the main idea of the passage and the author’s writing purpose;2. list the reasons and working principles of building Longji Rice Terraces;3. feel local people’s concept of environmental protection;4. talk about how to live in harmony with nature. 1. What are the problems faced by Venice? 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China? Watch a video and answer the questions.Warm up 1. What are the problems faced by Venice? 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.Warm up 2. Are there any similar cities or towns in China? Beijing was once faced with sandstorms. Luckily, the situation has been improved by planting more trees.Warm up 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture?2. What is the natural environment of your hometown like? How is your life influenced by it? Look at the pictures and answer the questions.Warm up 1. How does the natural environment influence the lives of the local people in each picture?Warm up In Russia, it can get very cold with heavy snow in winter, so people live in houses with inclined roofs and wear thick clothes for outdoor activities.Warm upRussia In the UK, the mild climate and parks in towns and cities provide a pleasant natural environment in which people can relax and enjoy life.Warm upUnited Kingdom In northwest China, the yellow earth is thick and compacted, so people build cave dwellings as their place of residence.Warm upChina In Myanmar, the climate is hot and humid and there are many rivers. Many people live in bamboo houses on stilts, which keep them above the water.Warm upMyanmar 2. What is the natural environment of your hometown like? How is your life influenced by it? My hometown has four distinct seasons and I c