外研版高中英语必修一《At one with nature》PPT课件(第2课时).pptxVIP

Unit 6At one with nature第2课时 Learning objectivesAt the end of the class, you will be able to:1. summarize the usage of attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” by finding, comparing and analyzing;2. use attributive clauses introduced by “a preposition + whom/ which” to complete a passage and talk about a geographical feature in the world. Lead in: revisionReview the reading passage “Longji Rice Terraces” and talk about the working principle of the “Longji Rice Terraces”. The terraces are cleverly designed, with hundreds of waterways that connect with each other. On rainy days, rainwater runs along these waterways and moves down the mountains and into the terraces. On sunny days, the sun heats the water and turns it into vapour. This forms clouds from which rain falls down onto the mountain terraces once again. The terraces also provide a good environment for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects that can harm the rice crops. 1. Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions. a …they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b …these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.1. What do “which” and “whom” refer to in each sentence?2. Why do we use prepositions before “which” and “whom”?3. In sentence (a), can we replace “in which” with “where” without changing the meaning? a …they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b …these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.1. What do “which” and “whom” refer to in each sentence? In sentence (a), “which” refers to “the areas”. In sentence (b), “whom” refers to “the local people”. a …they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice.b …these terraces still mean a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value.2. Why do we use prepositions before “which” and “whom”? We use prepositions before “which” and “whom” because “which” and