Limba engleză, clasa 9, Unit 6 , Lesson 6: Discovering the Beauty of Our Planet! p. 135-137
Speaking
Exercise 1: (p.135)
Brainstorm in small groups. What does “a natural wonder” mean? How many natural wonders can you name? How were natural wonders created?
Exercise 2: (p.135)
Name the natural wonders you see in these pictures: Jeju Island, the Dead Sea, the Harbour of Rio de Janiero, the Amazon River. What do you know about them?
Reading
Exercise 3: (p.135)
Read the text and underline the correct word. Listen and check.
FIVE AMAZING NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Our wonderful planet is home to some extraordinary natural wonders, which have formed over millions and millions of years due / as a result / thanks to volcanic action, water and wind erosion, and other forces.
Glencoe, Scotland. It is a very scenic valley in Argyllshire and is named for the River Coe which runs threw / through / thou it. It is an idyllic region for mountaineering and hiking and you can enjoy a widely /wide / vary selection of water sports on the River Etive. If you are not up to hiking, you can visit the Glencoe Mountain Ski Resort and take a chair lift up to one of the views / opinions / viewpoints.
Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia. In a world of global heating and shrinking glaciers, the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia is unique and continues to get larger. Located in Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park, the stunning / brilliant / stunningly beautiful Perito Moreno Glacier is currently 19 miles long, towers / towels / tours up to 240 feet above the water. It covers a total area of 120 square miles, making it the third largest freshwater reserve on our planet.
Cano Cristales - The River of Five Colours, Colombia. Located in the Serrania de la Macarena mountain range in Colombia, Cano Cristales is without doubt the most interesting river you will ever sea / see / seen. The amazing River of Five Colours fascinates visitors with an unbelievable display of bright colours resulting from a unique combination of natural forces.
Zhangjiajie, China. Being a famous inspiration for the amazing landscape in the movie Avatar, Zhangjiajie National Park is home to one of the most unique landscapes in the world and is a must-see direction / way / destination for all visitors to China.
Mammoth Cave, KY. One of the most popular attractions in Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenario / scene / scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a portion of the hilly country of south-central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 400 miles explored and mapped / marked / wanted.
Exercise 4: (p.136)
Find in the text antonyms for:
Exercise 6: (p.136)
Match the halves of the sentences. There is one extra.
Exercise 7: (p.137)
Work in small groups. Decide if the sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones.
Listening
Exercise 8: (p.137)
Listen to the text and fill in the missing words. Listen again and check your answers.