Unit 5 grade 6: Natural wonders of the world – Communication
1. Task 1 Unit 5 Grade 6 Communication
Read the travel guide entry. (Read travel guides.)
GLOBETROTTER TRAVEL GUIDES
description
The Himalayas is a mountain range. It’s very special. Why? It contains the world’s highest mountain – Mount Everest. Some of the world’s longest rivers begin here too. The area is diverse, with forests and many kinds of plants and animals.
Travel tips
A trip to the Himalayas is an unforgettable experience. Remember to follow some important advice.
- You must follow the rules – you must ask before you visit the area.
- Plan when to visit: the best time to visit is between April and June.
- You mustn’t travel alone. Always go in a group.
- You must tell people where you are going.
- Carry only necessary things.
- Bring the right clothes too – you don’t need shorts or T-shirts!
Translated:
Travel Guides from Travelers Around the World
Describe
Himalaya is a mountain range. It is very special. Why? It has the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest. Some of the longest rivers in the world also originate here. The area is rich with dense forests and many species of plants and animals.
Travel Secrets
A trip to the Himalayas is an unforgettable experience. Remember to follow some important tips.
- You have to follow the rules – you have to ask before you visit the area.
- Plan when to go: the best time to go is between April and June.
- You must not travel alone. Always go in groups.
- You have to tell everyone where you are going.
- Bring only the essentials.
- Wear appropriate clothing – no shorts or shirts.
2. Task 2 Unit 5 Grade 6 Communication
Now make a list of the things you must take to the Himalayas. Then add things you mustn’t take. (Make a list of things that you must bring to the Himalayas. Then add things that you must not bring.)
Guide to answer
3. Task 3 Unit 5 Grade 6 Communication
Role-play being a tour guide and a tourist. Tell your partner what to prepare for their trip to the Himalayas. Try to give reasons. (Play the role of guide and tourist. Tell you about the things to prepare for their trip to the Himalayas. Try to give reasons.)
Example:
A: I want to go to the Himalayas.
B: OK. I think you must take a waterproof coat. It’s the highest mountain in the world. It’s cold and rainy there!
A: Yes. Anything else?
B: …
Translation
A: I want to go to Mount Mimalaya.
B: Okay. I think you have to bring a waterproof jacket. It is the highest mountain in the world. It’s cold and there’s rain there!
A: Yes. Anything else?
B: …..
4. Task 4 Unit 5 Grade 6 Communication
Perform your role-play for the class. (Play your role in class.)
5. Practice Task 1
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences with given words
Question 1: There/ compass/ sleeping bag/ and/ some plasters/ in/ their backpack.
A. There is a compass, a sleeping bag, and some plasters in their backpack.
B. There are a compass, a sleeping bag, and some plasters in their backpack.
C. There is compass, a sleeping bag, and some plasters in their backpack.
D. There are compass, sleeping bag, and some plasters in their backpack.
Question 2: Is/ Nile/ longest/ river/ world?
A. Is the Nile the longest river in world?
B. Is Nile the longest river in the world?
C. Is the Nile longest river in the world?
D. Is the Nile the longest river in the world?
Question 3: This site/ famous/ thrilling/ scenery.
A. This site is famous thrilling scenery.
B. This site is famous as thrilling scenery.
C. This site is famous for thrilling scenery.
D. This site is famous with thrilling scenery.
Question 4: I/ have never/ be/ more beautiful/ a waterfall/ before.
A. I am have never a more beautiful waterfall before.
B. I have never been to a more beautiful waterfall before.
C. I have never been to a more beautiful waterfall before.
D. I have never been a more beautiful waterfall before.
Question 5: I/ call/ the/ travel agents/ now.
A. I’m calling the travel agent now.
B. I call the travel agent now.
C. I call the travel agent now.
D. I’m calling the travel agent now.
6. Practice Task 2
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below
Let’s ________ (6) at this picture. It’s the Great Pyramid of Giza. It __________ (7) a symbol of Egypt and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. It is located on the Giza, near the modern city of Cairo. It is __________ (8) and the oldest one among the three pyramids of the Giza Pyramid Complex. Scientists believe that this pyramid was built ___________ (9) a period of 10 to 20 years. For over 3,800 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza stood tall as the world’s tall structure. In the pyramid, there is the _________ (10) of Khufu, the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh.
Question 6: A. to look B. looke C. looked D. looking
Question 7: A. are B. were C. have been D. is
Question 8: A. the biggest B. bigger than C. the bigger D. more big
Question 9: A. in B. on C. over D. at
Question 10: A. tomb B. cave C. finger D. compass
7. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, the children need to re-read the travel guide and think about what to bring and what not to bring when traveling; Also memorize the following words:
- diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ rich
- unforgettable /ˌʌnfəˈɡetəbl/ unforgettable
- follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ obey, obey
- advice /ədˈvaɪs/ advice
- alone /əˈləʊn/ alone, lonely
- compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ compass
- cane /keɪn/ cane
- sleeping bag /ˈsli·pɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ sleeping bag
- waterproof /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ waterproof
- painkiller /ˈpeɪnkɪlə(r)/ painkiller
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