冀教版八年级上册英语Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world课文音频

Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world 翻译：第六单元 世界自然奇观

Towards the end of this unit study, you will be able to: 翻译：在本单元学习结束时，你将能够：

talk about different natural wonders in the world; 翻译：谈论世界上不同的自然奇观；

describe typical geographical features; 翻译：描述典型的地理特征；

write about a trip plan to some natural wonders; 翻译：撰写前往一些自然奇观的旅行计划；

use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs to describe natural wonders. 翻译：使用形容词和副词的比较级、最高级来描述自然奇观。

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. 翻译：世界是一本书，不旅行的人只看到其中的一页。

— St. Augustine 翻译：——圣奥古斯丁

Lesson 1 Amazing nature 翻译：第1课 神奇的大自然

Read the questions and give your answers. 翻译：阅读问题并作出回答。

What natural wonders do you know? 翻译：你知道哪些自然奇观？

Where would you like to go on a trip? 翻译：你想去哪里旅行？

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 翻译：听对话并回答问题。

Danny, look at these photos. 翻译：丹尼，看看这些照片。

Wow! 翻译：哇！

They are beautiful. 翻译：太漂亮了。

Where did you take them? 翻译：这些是你在哪里拍的？

I took these photos in Jiuzhaigou. 翻译：我在九寨沟拍的。

It's a famous natural landscape in Sichuan Province, China. 翻译：它是中国四川省一处著名的自然景观。

My family and I visited it during the summer vacation. 翻译：暑假期间，我和家人去游览了那里。

I've never seen something so beautiful! 翻译：我从来没见过这么漂亮的地方！

Yes, and this is just a small part of it... 翻译：是啊，这还只是九寨沟的一小部分……

Imagine being there! 翻译：想象一下身临其境的感觉吧！

Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes, rich forests, and stunning waterfalls. 翻译：九寨沟有清澈的湖泊、茂密的森林和壮观的瀑布。

You get to see many different plants and animals. 翻译：你还能看到许多不同的动植物。

I really enjoyed my trip! 翻译：这次旅行我真的很开心！

Do you have any plans for your vacation, Danny? 翻译：丹尼，你假期有什么计划吗？

My family will go to the beach in Mexico. 翻译：我们全家要去墨西哥的海滩。

I believe you will have a great time. 翻译：我相信你一定会玩得很开心。

There is a Chinese saying, "Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand li." 翻译：中国有句古话：“读万卷书，行万里路。”

I also hope to see more places, just like Xu Xiake. 翻译：我也希望能像徐霞客一样，去更多地方看看。

Who is Xu Xiake? 翻译：徐霞客是谁？

He was a Chinese explorer in the Ming Dynasty. 翻译：他是明代的一位中国探险家。

He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book, The Travel Diaries of Xu Xiake. 翻译：他喜欢探索中国的新地方，并把自己的旅途见闻写进了《徐霞客游记》这本书里。

Wow! 翻译：哇！

I think I'll try reading this book. 翻译：我想我会试着读读这本书。

Let's go on a trip together next year. 翻译：明年我们一起去旅行吧。

I'd love to travel around China with you and Jenny! 翻译：我很想和你以及詹妮一起环游中国！

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

Where did Li Ming take the photos? 翻译：李明在哪里拍的这些照片？

Where does Danny plan to go for his vacation? 翻译：丹尼假期计划去哪里？

Who was Xu Xiake and what did he do? 翻译：徐霞客是谁？他做了什么？

What does Danny suggest they do together? 翻译：丹尼建议他们一起做什么？

Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks. 翻译：再听一遍对话，然后填空。

Li Ming shows Danny some photos of Jiuzhaigou. 翻译：李明给丹尼看了一些九寨沟的照片。

Li Ming and his family visited it during the summer vacation. 翻译：李明和家人在暑假期间去游览了那里。

Jiuzhaigou is a famous natural landscape in Sichuan, China. 翻译：九寨沟是中国四川省一处著名的自然景观，

It has clear lakes, rich forests, and stunning waterfalls. 翻译：那里有清澈的湖泊、茂密的森林和壮观的瀑布。

Li Ming thinks travelling is a great way to learn. 翻译：李明认为旅行是一种很好的学习方式。

He mentions the famous explorer Xu Xiake and the book The Travel Diaries of Xu Xiake. 翻译：他提到了著名探险家徐霞客以及《徐霞客游记》这本书。

Danny will try reading the book and suggests planning a trip together next year. 翻译：丹尼会试着读一读这本书，还建议明年一起规划旅行。

Work in groups. 翻译：小组合作。

Interview your classmates about travelling. 翻译：采访你的同学们关于旅行的话题。

Why do you like to travel? 翻译：你为什么喜欢旅行？

Travelling allows me to learn so much. 翻译：旅行能让我学到很多东西。

I can explore new places and experience different cultures. 翻译：我可以探索新地方，体验不同的文化。

What place would you like to visit? 翻译：你想去什么地方？

Zhangjiajie. 翻译：张家界。

It has tall mountains and amazing views. 翻译：那里有高耸的山峰和迷人的景色，

I can't find the words to describe its beauty. 翻译：我无法用言语来形容它的美。

Lesson 2 A home to wild animals 翻译：第2课 野生动物的家园

Look at the picture at the bottom of this page and predict what the passage is about. 翻译：看看本页底部的图片，预测这篇文章是关于什么的。

Read the interview and write true (T) or false (F). 翻译：阅读采访内容，判断正误，正确的写T，错误的写F。

Hello, everyone. 翻译：大家好，

This is Li Dan from QHBTV. 翻译：我是来自青海广播电视台的李丹

I am reporting from Hoh Xil, Qinghai. 翻译：此刻正在青海可可西里进行现场报道。

Hoh Xil is a special place in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 翻译：可可西里是青藏高原上一个独特的地方。

Just like its meaning "beautiful girl" in Mongolian, Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. 翻译：正如它在蒙古语中所蕴含的“美丽少女”之意，可可西里以其令人惊叹的自然美景和独特的生态重要性而闻名。

It entered the World Heritage List in 2017. 翻译：它于2017年被列入世界遗产名录。

Now, I am standing near the major headwaters area of the Changjiang River. 翻译：此刻，我正站在长江主要源区附近。

Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands. 翻译：跟随我们的镜头，您可以看到壮丽的高原地貌、美丽的雪山、深蓝色的湖泊和碧绿的湿地。

How do people working here feel about this area? 翻译：在这里工作的人们对这片土地有着怎样的感受呢？

Let's talk to Dorji. 翻译：让我们来问问多杰。

Hello, Dorji! 翻译：你好，多杰！

Can you tell us something about this beautiful place? 翻译：能给我们讲讲这个美丽的地方吗？

Hi, Li Dan. 翻译：你好，李丹。

I work at the Hoh Xil Protection Station. 翻译：我在可可西里保护站工作。

I think Hoh Xil is truly a heaven for wild animals. 翻译：我认为可可西里简直是野生动物的天堂。

There are more than 230 different kinds of animals, such as brown bears, wolves, and eagles. 翻译：这里有230多种不同的动物，比如棕熊、狼和鹰。

The most famous one is the Tibetan antelope. 翻译：最负盛名的当属藏羚羊。

Between May and August every year, thousands of these lovely creatures travel through here. 翻译：每年5月到8月，成千上万只可爱的藏羚羊会迁徙经过这里，

It is amazing. 翻译：场面十分壮观。

I really love this place. 翻译：我真的很爱这个地方。

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

I hope I can see them today. 翻译：希望今天能见到它们。

Thanks, Dorji. 翻译：谢谢你，多杰。

The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife make Hoh Xil a wonderful place. 翻译：令人惊叹的地貌和多样的野生动物，让可可西里成为一处绝妙之地。

Let's appreciate and protect this natural wonder. 翻译：让我们一同欣赏并保护这一自然奇观。

Thank you for joining us and see you soon. 翻译：感谢您的收看，我们下期再见。

Hoh Xil is in Qinghai Province. 翻译：可可西里位于青海省。

Thousands of wild animals travel through Hoh Xil in winter every year 翻译：每年冬天，成千上万的野生动物都会迁徙经过可可西里。

Read the interview again and answer the questions. 翻译：再读一遍采访内容并回答问题。

What are the natural landscapes like in Hoh Xil? 翻译：可可西里的自然地貌是什么样的？

What does the interview tell us about the wildlife in Hoh Xil? 翻译：这次采访向我们揭示了可可西里野生动物的哪些信息？

What makes Hoh Xil a wonderful place? 翻译：是什么让可可西里成为绝妙之地？

Read and complete the passage. 翻译：阅读并完成短文。

I'm Tshegyal. 翻译：我叫次杰，

I work at the Hoh Xil Protection Station. 翻译：在可可西里保护站工作。

I became one of the guards of the "beautiful girl" 16 years ago. 翻译：16年前，我成为了这位“美丽的少女”的守护者之一。

We go around and guard the highland over 10 times every year. 翻译：我们每年在高原上巡逻超过10次。

On the way, we can see snow-capped mountains, blue lakes, and green wetlands. 翻译：途中，我们能看到雪山、湛蓝的湖泊和碧绿的湿地。

Hoh Xil is beautiful, but there are many unexpected difficulties. 翻译：可可西里很美，但也存在许多意想不到的困难。

Our cars easily get stuck in the wetlands. 翻译：我们的车很容易陷进湿地里。

When I see these lovely creatures run freely, I feel it is all worth it. 翻译：每当看到这些可爱的生灵自由奔跑，我就觉得一切都值得。

Along the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, we always see the Tibetan antelopes playing and moving around. 翻译：沿着青藏铁路，我们总能看到藏羚羊在周围嬉戏、活动。

Our duty is to protect them. 翻译：保护它们是我们的职责。

Hoh Xil is a heaven for wild animals. 翻译：可可西里是野生动物的天堂。

There are many young people like me here in Hoh Xil. 翻译：可可西里有很多像我一样的年轻人。

Everyone is a hero. 翻译：每个人都是英雄。

On the way, we can see snow-capped mountains, blue lakes, and green wetlands. 翻译：途中，我们能看到雪山、湛蓝的湖泊和碧绿的湿地。

Hoh Xil is a heaven for wild animals. 翻译：可可西里是野生动物的天堂。

I became one of the guards of the "beautiful girl" 16 years ago. 翻译：16年前，我成为了这位“美丽的少女”的守护者之一。

When I see these lovely creatures run freely, I feel it is all worth it. 翻译：每当看到这些可爱的生灵自由奔跑，我就觉得一切都值得。

Lesson 3 Great rivers 翻译：第3课 伟大的河流

Read the questions and give your answers. 翻译：阅读问题并作出回答。

How many large rivers do you know in China? 翻译：你知道中国有多少条大河吗？

What are they? 翻译：它们是什么河？

How many provinces does the Yellow River flow through? 翻译：黄河流经多少个省份？

Read the conversation and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读对话并回答问题。

I'm trying to locate the Yellow River. 翻译：我正试着找到黄河的位置。

Can you help me? 翻译：你能帮我吗？

Sure, Li Meng. 翻译：当然可以，李萌。

Oh, I see it now! 翻译：哦，我现在看到了！

Right here! 翻译：就在这儿！

How long is it? 翻译：它有多长？

It's 5,464 kilometres long. 翻译：全长5464公里。

It is important to us as our "Mother River". 翻译：它对我们很重要，是我们的“母亲河”。

It is so long! 翻译：好长啊！

Is it the longest river in China? 翻译：它是中国最长的河流吗？

No, it is the second longest. 翻译：不是，它是中国第二长河。

The Changjiang River is longer than it. 翻译：长江比它更长。

How long is the Changjiang River? 翻译：长江有多长？

It is 6,300 kilometres long. 翻译：6300公里。

Let me check. 翻译：我算算，

6,300 minus 5,464... 翻译：6300减5464……

It is 836 kilometres longer than the Yellow River. 翻译：长江比黄河长836公里。

You're quick with numbers, Li Meng! 翻译：李萌，你对数字真敏感！

The Yellow River and the Changjiang River are very important in our cultural development. 翻译：黄河和长江对我们的文化发展都至关重要。

They are great! 翻译：它们太伟大了！

Would you like to know about other great rivers around the world? 翻译：你想了解世界上其他的大河吗？

Yes, please! 翻译：想啊，快给我讲讲吧！

Well, the Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world. 翻译：好吧，非洲的尼罗河是世界上最长的河流。

There's also the Amazon River in South America, and the Congo River in Africa. 翻译：南美洲有亚马孙河，非洲还有刚果河。

These rivers were important for the development of ancient civilizations throughout history. 翻译：纵观历史，这些河流对古代文明的发展都起到了重要作用。

That's amazing! 翻译：太神奇了！

I would love to explore these rivers someday. 翻译：我希望有一天能去探索这些河流。

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

What is unique about the shape of the Yellow River? 翻译：黄河的形状有什么独特之处？

How much longer is the Changjiang River than the Yellow River? 翻译：长江比黄河长多少？

Read the sentences and pay attention to the parts in yellow. 翻译：阅读句子并注意标黄部分的内容。

Then fill in the blanks. 翻译：然后填空。

The Changjiang River is longer than it. 翻译：长江比它更长。

Is it the longest river in China? 翻译：它是中国最长的河流吗？

To compare two or more things, we use comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs. 翻译：形容词或副词的比较级和最高级用于比较两个或多个事物。

We usually add -er and -est to words to make comparatives and superlatives. 翻译：通常在单词后加“-er”构成比较级，加“-est”构成最高级。

Bill runs faster than any other boy in his class. 翻译：比尔跑得比他班上其他任何男孩都快。

This river is three metres wider than that one. 翻译：这条河比那条河宽三米。

Hainan Island is the second largest island in China. 翻译：海南岛是中国第二大岛屿。

The weather in Chongqing is hotter than that in Beijing. 翻译：重庆的天气比北京的热。

Read and complete the passage. 翻译：阅读并完成短文。

still lower 翻译：仍然更低

the longest river 翻译：最长的河流

the highest peak 翻译：最高的山峰

the largest river 翻译：最大的河流

the world's tallest 翻译：世界上最高的

Do you know more world records related to landscapes? 翻译：你还知道哪些与地形相关的世界纪录吗？

The Amazon River is the largest river in terms of water volume. 翻译：就水量而言，亚马孙河是世界上水量最大的河流。

On the other hand, the Nile is the longest river in the world. 翻译：另一方面，尼罗河是世界上最长的河流。

Angel Falls in Venezuela holds the record for the world's tallest. 翻译：委内瑞拉的安赫尔瀑布保持着“世界最高瀑布”的纪录。

It has a height of 979 metres and a width of around 150 metres. 翻译：它的深度为979米，宽度约150米。

When it comes to mountains, Mount Qomolangma stands tall as the highest peak in the world. 翻译：说到山脉，珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最高的山峰，

It is 8,848.86 metres above sea level. 翻译：海拔8848.86米。

Other famous mountains such as K2 and Kanchenjunga come close but are still lower. 翻译：其他著名山脉如乔戈里峰（K2）和干城章嘉峰虽与之接近，但仍然更低。

There are many other remarkable natural features and geographical wonders around the globe. 翻译：全球还有许多其他令人惊叹的自然景观和地理奇观。

Do you want to know about more landscapes in the world? 翻译：你想了解更多世界上的地形吗？

Find more information and share it with your partner. 翻译：查找更多信息并与你的搭档分享。

Lesson 4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 翻译：第4课 亚马孙雨林之旅

Read the questions and give your answers. 翻译：阅读问题并作出回答。

Have you been to any rainforests? 翻译：你去过热带雨林吗？

How much do you know about rainforests? 翻译：你对热带雨林了解多少？

Read the advertisement and answer the questions. 翻译：阅读这则广告并回答问题。

Join us on an exciting 5-day adventure to the Amazon Rainforest! 翻译：加入我们，开启为期5天的亚马孙雨林精彩探险吧！

It's the largest rainforest on the earth. 翻译：这里是地球上最大的热带雨林。

Come and discover this amazing place with us! 翻译：快来和我们一起探索这个神奇的地方！

During the adventure, we will have exciting activities. 翻译：在这次探险中，我们会开展一系列激动人心的活动。

You will: 翻译：你将：

Meet playful monkeys and colourful birds 翻译：遇见活泼的猴子和色彩斑斓的鸟类

Explore the largest rainforest, home to many plants and animals 翻译：探索这片最大的热带雨林——众多动植物的家园

Float on the Amazon River and look for animals that live nearby 翻译：乘筏漂流在亚马孙河上，寻觅周边栖息的动物

Discover the interesting local cultures 翻译：探寻有趣的当地文化

Search for hidden treasures in the jungle 翻译：在丛林中探寻隐藏的宝藏

But wait, that's not all! 翻译：不过，精彩不止于此！

We will also explore the Galapagos Islands where you can: 翻译：我们还将前往加拉帕戈斯群岛，在那里你可以：

Take a boat trip 翻译：乘船旅行

Ride a bike through beautiful landscapes 翻译：骑行穿越美丽的自然风光

Shop at lively markets on the islands 翻译：在岛上热闹的集市购物

If you join our tour, you'll enjoy: 翻译：如果你加入我们的旅行团，还能享受：

Delicious daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners 翻译：每日美味的早餐、中餐和晚餐

Professional hotel service 翻译：专业的酒店服务

Expert local guides for 5 days 翻译：为期5天的当地专业导游服务

Transportation as listed 翻译：行程所列的交通服务

Activities as listed 翻译：行程所列的各项活动

This adventure is perfect for young people like you. 翻译：这次探险非常适合像你这样的年轻人。

Don't miss out on this exciting journey! 翻译：千万别错过这场激动人心的旅程！

Of course, you can also create your own trip plan, and we can provide services just for you. 翻译：当然，你也可以定制自己的旅行计划，我们会为你提供专属服务。

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

How many activities are included in the 5-day trip to the Amazon Rainforest? 翻译：亚马孙雨林5天之旅包含多少项活动？

What destinations will you visit besides the Amazon Rainforest? 翻译：除了亚马孙雨林，你还会参观哪些目的地？

What services are provided if you join the tour? 翻译：如果加入这个旅行团，会提供哪些服务？

Read the advertisement again and complete Danny's email. 翻译：再读一遍这则广告，补全丹尼的电子邮件。

Hello Jenny, 翻译：你好，詹妮：

Did you receive my postcard? 翻译：你收到我的明信片了吗？

I spent five days in the Amazon Rainforest! 翻译：我在亚马孙雨林度过了五天！

It is the world's largest rainforest and is home to many plants and animals. 翻译：这是世界上最大的雨林，是众多动植物的栖息地。

In the first two days, we met many monkeys and birds. 翻译：在前两天，我们遇到了许多猴子和鸟类。

We visited local villages. 翻译：我们参观了当地的村庄。

On the third day, we floated on the Amazon River. 翻译：第三天，我们在亚马孙河上漂流。

For the last two days, we flew to the Galapagos Islands for a boat trip. 翻译：最后两天，我们飞往加拉帕戈斯群岛，在那里乘船旅行。

I also shopped at a lively market. 翻译：我还逛了一个热闹的集市。

I can't wait to share more with you! 翻译：我迫不及待想和你分享更多！

Best, Danny 翻译：祝好， 丹尼

Suppose you are going on a 5-day trip to a forest. 翻译：假设你要去森林开启5天之旅，

Write about your travel plan. 翻译：写下你的旅行计划。

My 5-day trip in ______ 翻译：我在______的5天之旅

First Day: 翻译：第一天：

Second Day: 翻译：第二天：

Third Day: 翻译：第三天：

Fourth Day: 翻译：第四天：

Fifth Day: 翻译：第五天：

Lesson 5 Landforms of China 翻译：第5课 中国的地形

Project 翻译：项目

Read Li Ming's report and write true (T) or false (F). 翻译：阅读李明的报告，判断正误，正确的写T，错误的写F。

Hello everyone! 翻译：大家好！

Today, I will introduce some of China's major landforms. 翻译：今天，我将为大家介绍中国的主要地形特征。

China's landforms can be divided into three levels from west to east, like a giant staircase. 翻译：中国的地形自西向东可以分为三个层级，犹如一座巨大的阶梯。

The First Level: 翻译：第一级：

The western part of China is the highest, with the huge Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "Roof of the World". 翻译：中国西部地区地势最高，这里有广袤的青藏高原，被誉为“世界屋脊”。

Among the thousands of mountains in the Himalayas stands the highest mountain in the world, Mount Qomolangma. 翻译：在喜马拉雅山脉的千山万壑中，矗立着世界最高峰——珠穆朗玛峰。

The Second Level: 翻译：第二级：

Moving east, the land becomes lower. 翻译：向东移动，地势逐渐降低。

This middle level includes large plateaus like the Loess Plateau and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, as well as big basins like the Sichuan Basin. 翻译：这一中级地带包括黄土高原、云贵高原等大型高原，以及四川盆地等广阔盆地。

The land here is rugged but rich in resources. 翻译：这里地势崎岖，但资源丰富。

The Third Level: 翻译：第三级：

The eastern part is the lowest and flattest, with wide plains like the North China Plain and the Northeast China Plain, as well as gentle hills. 翻译：东部地区地势最低且最为平坦，分布着华北平原、东北平原等广阔平原及缓坡丘陵。

This is where most of China's farmland and big cities (like Shanghai and Beijing) are located. 翻译：这里集中了中国大部分农田和大型城市（如上海、北京）。

China's landforms are diverse and beautiful. 翻译：中国的地形地貌多样而美丽。

I am proud to live in such a wonderful country. 翻译：我为生活在这样一个伟大的国家而自豪。

I love China, my motherland! 翻译：我爱中国，我的祖国！

The landforms in China are high in the west and low in the east. 翻译：中国地形西高东低。

Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. 翻译：珠穆朗玛峰是世界最高峰。

You can find plains and gentle hills on the second level of China's landforms. 翻译：中国地形第二级分布着平原和缓坡。

There are plateaus and basins on the same level of landform. 翻译：高原和盆地在同一层级上。

The third level is good for farming. 翻译：第三级地形适宜农业发展。

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

Do you know the wonders of China? 翻译：你知道中国的奇观吗？

Discuss with your partner and write them down. 翻译：和你的搭档讨论一下并写下来。

The lowest land 翻译：最低的陆地

The largest saltwater lake 翻译：最大的咸水湖

The largest waterfalls 翻译：最大的瀑布

The largest desert 翻译：最大的沙漠

Search the internet and complete the table of wonders of the world. 翻译：在互联网上搜索并完成以下有关世界奇观的表格。

Wonders of the world 翻译：世界奇观

Name 翻译：名称

Area/Country 翻译：地区/国家

Details 翻译：细节

Highest plateau 翻译：最高的高原

the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 翻译：青藏高原

average elevation over 4,000 metres 翻译：平均海拔超过4000米

the Nile 翻译：尼罗河

Africa 翻译：非洲

about 6,671 kilometres 翻译：约6671千米

Largest island 翻译：最大的岛屿

Greenland 翻译：格陵兰岛

North America 翻译：北美洲

Largest rainforest 翻译：最大的雨林

South America 翻译：南美洲

about 7.05 million square kilometres 翻译：约705万平方千米

Work in groups. 翻译：小组合作。

Make a poster about natural wonders of the world. 翻译：制作一张关于世界自然奇观的海报。

Choose one of the wonders of the world. 翻译：选择一处世界奇观。

Write down the description on one side. 翻译：在海报的一面写下描述。

Attach a picture to the other side. 翻译：在另一面贴上图片。

Show your poster to the class. 翻译：向全班展示你们的海报。

Understanding cultures Natural wonders 翻译：了解文化 自然奇观

Read the passage and write the names below the pictures. 翻译：阅读短文，在图片下方写出它们的名称。

The world is a work of art. 翻译：世界是一件艺术品。

We can see different scenes in different places. 翻译：我们能在不同的地方看到不同的景色。

They excite the hearts of explorers. 翻译：这些景色让探险家们心潮澎湃。

The Sea of Clouds of Mount Huangshan is a famous spot in China. 翻译：中国的黄山云海是一处著名景点。

People call it the "Sea of Clouds" because sometimes clouds surround and cover the mountain peaks. 翻译：人们称之为“云海”，因为有时云彩会环绕并笼罩山峰。

The mist and clouds make it feel like walking through the sky. 翻译：云雾缭绕，让人仿佛漫步于天空之中。

Mount Huangshan is also famous for its unique rocks, ancient pine trees, hot springs, and breathtaking views. 翻译：黄山还以其独特的岩石、古松、温泉和令人惊叹的景色而闻名。

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is over 2,000 kilometres long along the coast. 翻译：澳大利亚的大堡礁沿海岸线绵延超过2000公里。

It is an underwater paradise for diverse marine life. 翻译：它是多种海洋生物的水下天堂。

You can see it even from space. 翻译：你甚至可以从太空中看到它。

In Africa, Victoria Falls spans about 1.8 kilometres and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. 翻译：在非洲，维多利亚瀑布横跨约1.8公里，是世界上最大的瀑布之一。

The thundering sound, the towering spray, and the rainbow make it an unforgettable sight. 翻译：雷鸣般的水声、高耸的水花和彩虹，构成了令人难忘的景象。

Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the deepest and oldest lake in the world with almost 20% of the world's freshwater. 翻译：位于西伯利亚南部的贝加尔湖是世界上最深、最古老的湖泊，拥有全球近20%的淡水。

It is a unique place that supports about 2,000 species of plants and animals. 翻译：这个独特的地方孕育着约2000种动植物。

These amazing natural wonders are just a part of the earth's treasures. 翻译：这些令人惊叹的自然奇观只是地球宝藏的一部分。

They inspire us and remind us of the greatness of our planet. 翻译：它们激励着我们，也让我们铭记地球的伟大。

UNIT 6 翻译：第六单元

Read the passage again and answer the questions. 翻译：再读一遍短文，回答问题。

How does the "Sea of Clouds" get its name? 翻译：“云海”这个名字是怎么来的？

Why can you see the Great Bar rier Reef from space? 翻译：为什么可以从太空中看到大堡礁？

What makes Victoria Falls special? 翻译：维多利亚瀑布的特别之处是什么？

What can we learn about Lake Baikal from the passage? 翻译：从短文中我们能了解到贝加尔湖的哪些信息？

There are many other natural wonders in the world. 翻译：世界上还有许多其他的自然奇观。

Look at the following pictures and find information about them. 翻译：看看下面的图片，并查找它们的相关信息。

Then choose one to share in your group. 翻译：然后选择其中一个在小组中进行分享。

Guilin Landscape 翻译：桂林山水

Niagara Falls 翻译：尼亚加拉大瀑布

Stone Forest 翻译：石林

Useful expressions 翻译：实用表达

It is in... 翻译：它位于……

It is great/special/wonderful because... 翻译：它很棒/很特别/很奇妙，因为……

People call it... because... 翻译：人们称它为……，因为……

You can enjoy... there. 翻译：在那里你可以欣赏到……

Which natural wonder have you visited? 翻译：你游览过哪个自然奇观？

Try to introduce it to your classmates. 翻译：试着向你的同学介绍一下。

The following mind map may help you: 翻译：下面的思维导图可能会对你有所帮助：

Where is it? 翻译：它在哪里？

What makes it special? 翻译：它的特别之处是什么？

How did you feel about it? 翻译：你对它的感受如何？

What did you see there? 翻译：你在那里看到了什么？

name of the natural wonder 翻译：自然奇观的名称

Self-check 翻译：自我检测

I can talk about different natural wonders in the world: 翻译：我能谈论世界上不同的自然奇观：

The world is a work of art. 翻译：世界是一件艺术品。

We can see different scenes in different places. 翻译：我们能在不同的地方看到不同的景色。

I can describe typical geographical features: 翻译：我能描述典型的地理特征：

Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes, rich forests, and stunning waterfalls. 翻译：九寨沟有清澈的湖泊、茂密的森林和壮观的瀑布。

I can write about a trip plan to the natural wonders: 翻译：我能写一份前往自然奇观的旅行计划：

On the first day, I plan to... 翻译：第一天，我计划……

On the second day, I will... 翻译：第二天，我将……

I can use comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs to describe natural wonders: 翻译：我能用形容词或副词的比较级和最高级来描述自然奇观：

The Changjiang River is longer than the Yellow River. 翻译：长江比黄河长。

Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the deepest and oldest lake in the world. 翻译：位于西伯利亚南部的贝加尔湖是世界上最深、最古老的湖泊。

Improvement needed: 翻译：有待改进：

Fun Time 翻译：趣味一刻

Marvels of nature 翻译：自然的奇迹

Marvels of nature, wonders untold, 翻译：自然的奇迹，说不尽的奇观，

Lush forests green and mountains bold. 翻译：葱郁的森林，巍峨的群山。

Rivers rushing with strength and might, 翻译：江河奔涌，气势磅礴，

A symphony of colours, a breathtaking sight. 翻译：色彩的交响，震撼的景象。

Sunset's golden hues paint the sky, 翻译：落日的金辉染遍天际，

Stars shining bright as the moon glides by. 翻译：繁星闪耀，明月悄然滑过。

Nature's beauty, oh, how it astounds, 翻译：自然之美，令人惊叹不已，

In every leaf, in every sound. 翻译：在每一片叶子，每一个声响里。

From sparkling lakes to oceans deep, 翻译：从粼粼湖光到深邃海洋，

Nature's treasures, secrets to keep. 翻译：自然的珍宝，藏着万千秘密。

Explore, dear student, with open eyes, 翻译：亲爱的学子，睁大眼睛去探寻吧，

And let these wonders fill you with surprise. 翻译：让这些奇迹带给你满心惊喜。