Module 6 The Three Gorges Dam Lecturer Jia

Module 6 The Three Gorges Dam Lecturer: Jia Xibei No. 3 High School of Liaocheng

Qutang Gorge

Xiling Gorge

Wu Gorge

Walls of stone to hold back clouds and rain till a smooth lake rises in the narrow gorges. 更立西江石壁，截断巫山云雨， 高峡出平湖。 ——毛泽东

The Three Gorges Dam The largest hydro-electric power station

Learning aims(学习目标) n n Learn some useful words and expressions about the Three Gorges Dam. Use proper reading skills such as skimming(略读) and scanning(扫读)to get information. Learn some basic non-defining attributive clauses（非限制性定语从句）. Write a short passage about the Three Gorges Dam.

Fast reading Look through the passage and finish : Skimming(略读): Scanning(扫读):

Skimming: Which topics do you think are mentioned(提到) in the text? √ A: Mao Zedong’ s poem B: The power of Yangtze River C: The dam will generate electricity D: The biggest airport in the country E: About 800 historical relics have been submerged √ √ √

Scanning: Divide the passage into three parts and match the main idea（大意） with each part. Part 1（1 、 2） Advantages of the Dam Part 2（3 Disadvantages of the Dam ） Part 3（4、5） Introduction to the Dam

Careful reading Read the text carefully and do the following exercises Task One: T&F 7 min Task Two: Questions Task Three: Form filling (填表)

Part One Read Part 1(Para 1&2) carefully and decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Task One Read Part 1(Para. 1&2. ) carefully and decide if they are True (T) or False (F) 1. The word “walls” in Mao Zedong’s poem refers to a dam in the Three Gorges. ( ) 2. The dam is designed to provide electricity for the central region whole China. of China ( ) 原句再现：The Three been 3. To control flooding is Gorges the only Dam, …… goal of the has Three built to control flooding and provide hydro-electric Gorges Dam. ( ) power for the central region of China. (para 2) 4. The dam cost the most among all the construction projects in history. ( harness (v. ） 利用 )

Part Two Read Part 2 (Para 3) carefully and answer the questions.

Part 2 Advantages of the Dam Answer the questions 1. Who first suggested the idea of a dam across the Yangtze River ? Sun Yat-sen 等于，相当 2. How much electricity will于 the dam generate ? without 介 …electricity equal to about词，没有， 40 million tons 3. Will the dam cause so much pollution? 而不用 No, it won’t. of coal.

Task Three Read Part 3 (Para 4 -5) carefully and fill in the form.

Great Advantages flooding 4. It can control ____. 5. The dam will generate electricity equal to about 40 million tons of ______ coal ______ without causing so much air pollution _____. Disadvantages 6. The reservoir hasflooded _____ many places. 7. It has flooded some most famous sites and about 800 historical______ relics historical_______ have been submerged.

Control flooding Advantages Generate electricity or Move homes Disadvantage s? Historical sites

Every coin has two sides! The Dam also has its advantages as well as disadvantages, we should make the best of the advantages and take measures to deal with its disadvantages. Advantages Disadvantages of of the Dam

难句突破 非限制性定语从句 n The power of the Yangtze River, which is the world’s third longest river, has been harnessed by the Three Gores Dam. n Question: Which part is the main sentence(主 句) and which part is the clause(从句)? Translate it into Chinese. n 长江是世界第三长河，三峡大坝已经利用了长江的 水力。

1. Sun Yat-sen, who was the leader of the 1911 Revolution, first suggested the idea of a dam across the Yangtze River in 1919. 2. The Three Gorges Dam, which is the biggest construction project in China since the building of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, has been built to control flooding and provide hydro-electric power for the central region of China. 3. The power of the Yangtze River, which is the world’s third longest river, has been harnessed by the Three Gores Dam. Summary(总结): 非限制性定语 以上三句话都是______从句.

Test your memory. 试试你的记忆力 Find the useful phrases from the text and learn them by heart in 1 minute. 1. dream of 1. 梦想 … 2. 实现 2. come true 3. 阻挡 3. hold back 4. 等于 5. 过着幸福的生活 4. equl to 5. live(lead) a happy life 6. 历史遗迹 6. historical relics.

当堂训练 Strike while the iron is hot. 趁热打铁

Here are five boxes for you. In each box, there is a surprise. Now choose a box, please. one Two Four three five

The Dam will generate electricity equal to about 40 million tons of coal without causing so much air pollution. 大坝所产生的电力相当于40，000吨煤燃烧 所产生的电力，但不会引起如此严重的空气污染。

Find out a sentence in the passage which can be replaced by the following one 1. Now he has realized his dream. = Now his dream has come true. 2. It offers hydro-electric power to the central region of China. It provides hydro-electric power for the = central region of China.

高考面对面 1. （12陕西卷) It is the third time that she has won the race, ______ has surprised us all. A. that B. where C. which D. what 2. （12浙江卷）Ellen was a painter of birds and nature，____ , for some reason, had withdrawn(退出) from all human society. A. which B. who C. where D. whom

1．I’ve always dreamed____ coming to China，and now the dream has come____. A．about；real B．of；true C．out；truth D．from；truly 2. I never dreamed of ______ such a beautiful place in such a wild place. A. There is B. C. there being B. there are D. there tobe

Lucky Dogs

n n Role- play (角色扮演) Interview(采访) You will be given 7 minutes to make an interview. There are 4 roles for you to choose: A reporter A villager An engineer An 库区 government leader 移民 文物保护 央视著 名记者 三峡 程 技术人员 部门官员

n n n Rules: 1. The reporter need to ask the other three people questions about the Three Gorges Dam. You may ask them anything that interests you. 2. The other three can answer them according to the text or in your own words. （可按原文也可用自己的话答） 3. You can add more information to enrich your interview. When time is up, please act out your dialogue actively and confidently. Tips: Good questions and creative ideas are welcome. 鼓励创意！

n Some possible topics: What is the use of The Three Gorges Dam ? n n How long/ wide is the Dam? What is the disadvantage of using coal(煤) to generate electricity ? n What are the advantages of the Three Gorges Dam n How to deal with（安置） the villagers near the Dam n How to deal with some famous historical sites flooded.

Be brave to show yourselves! We are expecting your excellent performance! Well done!

Learning aims(学习目标) • Learn some useful words and expressions about the Three Gorges Dam. • Use proper reading skills such as skimming(略读) and scanning(扫读)to get information. • Learn some basic non-defining attributive clause（非限制性定语从句）. • Write a short report about the Three Gorges Dam.

Homework Suppose you have just returned from an interview trip to the Three Gorges Dam. Write a report to post in your blog (博客) to introduce the Dam. (More than 100 words)

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