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Nature’s nursery : estuaries * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh 1.Find the definition of an estuary 2.What kinds of function of estuaries have been mentioned in the passage? * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh An estuary is the body of water where a river meets the ocean. Salt water from the ocean and fresh water from the river mix together in an estuary. This mixing of fresh and salt water creates a unique environment filled with life of all kinds－a zone between the land and sea. Definition of an estuary * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh Great places for nature’s young animals . Clean our water by absorbing nutrients and pollutants from water coming from inland sources; Provide both recreation and education for human beings. Function of estuaries * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh Activity 1. Finding Topic Sentences Topic Sentence of Paragraph: _____ Sentence: As the oceans are the source of life on earth, the estuaries are our planets nurseries. Topic Sentence of Paragraph: _____ Sentence: Estuaries are great places for natures young ones. Topic Sentence of Paragraph: _____ Sentence: Estuaries are also important because they absorb nutrients and pollutants from water coming from inland sources, thus cleaning our water. Topic Sentence of Paragraph: _____ Sentence: Estuaries provide both recreation and education for human beings. 3 2 4 1 * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh Activity 2. Structure of the passage 1 2 4 3 1 2 4 3 1 2 3 4 √ * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh Reading: Questions (1)Why are estuaries such good places for nature’s young one? (2)How do estuaries affect the water that passes through them? (3)Why are estuaries important to human beings? * /soft/ scdsfefergreryh 1. Why are estuaries such good places for nature’s young ones? Estuaries are safe because they are protected from waves and storms by islands ,mud and sand. Estuaries are full of nutrients . 2. How do you estuaries affect the water that passes through them? They absorb nutrients and pollutants from water coming inlan